Alice Florence Orr

Sep 17, 2024 | podcastreview.org | Alice Florence Orr

They say that classical music is for everyone. Who can resist the charm of Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons? The grandeur of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake? Not me. Nor my dog howling in the corner. Despite its universal appeal, classical music can feel impenetrable for younger generations, especially those not exposed to it in the usual ways: old radio stations, ballet classes, and accidentally watching ten minutes of a Lars Von Trier film.

Sep 3, 2024 | podcastreview.org | Alice Florence Orr

Each month, Podcast Review’s staff offers recommendations on the best new podcasts to listen to. Here are our favorites for September:Empire CityFrom a young age, many of us are taught a straightforward view of law enforcement: its role is to protect us. But as we navigate the world, that understanding becomes more complicated. Empire City is a new narrative podcast from Wondery and Crooked Media fronted by Peabody Award-winning journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika (Uncivil, Scene on Radio).

Aug 7, 2024 | independent.ie | Alice Florence Orr

From mysterious disappearances to shock abductions and the darker underbelly of trolling of Amber Heard, these shows could become your next favourite listensTrue crime is the bread and butter of podcasting. However, content can quickly go stale as networks repeat tried-and-tested formats to keep up with demand. For every Serial and Scamanda, there are dozens of imitators who can’t match their success. But what makes a good true crime podcast? To answer, it’s best to start at the end.

Aug 6, 2024 | podcastreview.org | Alice Florence Orr

Each month, Podcast Review’s staff offers recommendations on the best new podcasts to listen to. Here are our favorites for August:In the DarkIn the Dark returns with a third season that will intrigue fans of longform investigative journalism. The award-winning team fronted by Madeleine Baran takes on the case of a man in Haditha, Iraq, whose entire family was killed and the culprits never punished. Twenty-three people were killed that day, the crime willfully ignored.

Jul 30, 2024 | podcastreview.org | Alice Florence Orr

Want to feel old? The early 2000s are now as far away as the 1980s were at the turn of the century. When Francis Fukuyama told us that we’d reached the end of history, he hadn’t taken into account that youngsters would start calling Blink 182 “dad rock.” But here we are. If you’re feeling nostalgic, we’ve rounded up a collection of the best music history podcasts that will indulge your sentimentality.