Last week it was announced that Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson’s podcast ‘2 Dope Queens‘ had been picked up by HBO to be turned into a series, ready to air in 2018. The show focuses on a diverse range of topics including relationships, race and even their home city of New York and have welcomed guests like Jon Hamm and Michael B. Jordan.
The podcast launched in April 2016 and has amassed a dedicated fanbase in a short period of time – indicative of the power of podcasts to captivate audiences with their ability to foster an intimacy and understanding that other mediums simply cannot deliver. Sure radio and blogs have allowed for individuals to engage with conversation like discussion that appeals to their specific interests however, podcasts provide the perfect combination of anecdotal, factual, and narrative like discourse 2017 listeners want.
The fact that a podcast can be picked up by a network as influential as HBO is indicative of our content and media landscape today – people are looking towards content that showcases a freedom of thought, target unique and niche interests and are created by individuals who are deeply involved and engaged within the subculture or area of interest they’re discussing.
In the Golden Age of Television and streaming consumers are hungry for easily accessible and sharable content. Podcast producers are all over social media coverage and totally get their audience needs. It’s fair to say podcasts are seeing their moment in the sun at right now, so, tune in to these must listen programs.
TND Podcast
Brought to you by the ‘Internet’s Busiest Music Nerd’, Anthony Fantano, TND provides the ultimate scope on all things you guessed it, music. You’ve probably got that one hipster friend who’s music taste is completely dictated by this guy so brush up and be ready to debate about whether Death Grips are actually the most important act of the last decade.
My Dad Wrote A Porno
Turning something as awkward as this into an internet phenomenon is truly inspirational. 70 million downloads later, Jamie Morton has shared his very own father’s erotica into pure entertainment. Can’t stand it after Dad’s had one too many at dinner and gives Mum a wink? Turn that level of discomfort up to 11.
Berlin Patient
This one has been described as ‘the ultimate guide for what not to do after a break up’ so you know that it’s a must listen. Joel White was desperate to get back with his ex and sent her a slew of ‘audio podcasts’. Now, you can listen to his mates roast him for it. Ouch.
This American Life
This American Life has some serious clout in the podcast lover community. The hour long program, curated by a range of freelance content producers focuses on essays, memoirs, short fiction and field recordings. Listen to this if you want to prove that you’re smarter than your friends.
Four Finger Discount
Think you know the Simpsons? Think again. These guys do in depth reviews of episodes, interview other like-minded fanatics and rank everything Evergreen Terrace related. Listen to this and everything will be coming up Millhouse. Don’t listen? Boo-urns.
