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Wilosophy with Wil Anderson

Wilosophy is hosted by Australian comedian Wil Anderson. Each episode, Wil sits down to chat with a new guest - Glenn Robbins, Judith Lucy and Dr Karl are just some examples. But rather than simply interviewing his guests, Wil engages with them in conversation; the result is a natural and free flowing discussion on everything: life, death, ambitions, past experiences, and of course, personal philosophies. I’ve loved hearing about the moments that have shaped these individuals and formed their outlook on the world. You find yourself mentally answering the questions as you’re listening to the podcast and one of the best - and most unexpected - things I’ve taken from listening to the podcast is actually learning more about myself.     

Undisclosed: The State Vs. Adnan Syed

Picking up where the seriously addictive 'Serial' left off - if you haven't heard about 'Serial' you really need to catch yourself up, and fast - 'Undisclosed: The State Vs. Adnan Syed' re-examines the evidence presented in 'Serial' and provides new clues and information about the murder of school girl Hae Min Lee. While it doesn't quite match the quality of the original podcast,  if like me, Serial's 12 episodes left you wanting more, Undisclosed definitely fills the void and keeps you guessing with every twist and turn in the case.

Mystery Show

A relatively new podcast hosted by Starlee Kine with only 6 current episodes, Mystery Show was a real gem to stumble upon. Each episode of the series follows an every day 'mystery' that would have otherwise gone unnoticed; a video store that disappears without a trace before her friend could return her copy of Must Love Dogs, who the owner is of an elaborate belt buckle found by a nine-year old boy in the 1980s, what would possess someone to make their personalised number plate 'i luv 911'. These mysteries manage to be simultaneously ordinary and extraordinary and the real magic is in Starlee's storytelling. Her voice just makes you smile and you often don't care where the story is going because you just love the ride. 

Invisibilia

It has been a while since Lulu Miller and Alix Spiegel have released an episode of Invisibilia and yet every time I talk to people about podcasts I recommend this one and still consider it my all time favourite podcast series. Invisibilia is a podcast about the unseen factors driving human nature- the podcast is named after the Latin word for 'all the invisible things'. These include ideas, emotions, and long held beliefs such as how from a young age we learn to categorise and this need for categorisation continues into adulthood, how a woman with Mirror Touch Synesthesia can physically feel what she sees others feeling, the importance of fear and what life is like in those who can't feel fear, and the story of a blind man who says that ignoring expectations has allowed him to see. It is a truly fascinating podcast and one that has me starting a lot of conversations with 'I was listening to this podcast...'

-Miriam and Beth

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