(More) Podcasts I Love

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Two years ago, I wrote a post talking about my favorite podcasts. Naturally, I have discovered more podcasts since then, so I thought I would do an updated version. If you want to see what podcasts I talked about in that post, you can view it here.

You'll probably see a bit of a pattern here: I like spooky podcasts. They give me all the chills I get from a horror book, but none of the jumpscare terror that movies provide, which is the exact middle ground that I crave. I also enjoy historical podcasts, and you'll see which era I like in particular.

Alright, let's just get into it, shall we?

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Lore

Lore by Aaron Mahnke and Grim & Mild is a horror podcast that talks about historical instances of things that go bump in the night. From vampires, to ghosts, to serial killers, Lore has it all. Here is their pitch:

"Lore is a bi-weekly podcast (as well as a TV show and book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is much more frightening than fiction." 

I like to listen to this podcast while I play video games, specifically. Aaron Mahnke's voice is soothing but also keeps me interested, and video games are mindless enough that I can still listen to and retain the information that is given. There are over 150 episodes, ranging from 20-40 minutes. You've got plenty of material if you want to give it a listen.

Tanis

Another horror podcast, but this one is a serialized docudrama. Tanis is created by the Public Radio Alliance, narrated by Nic Silver. Nic has decided to uncover the secret of Tanis, which is a mystical location that no one seems to be able to find. However, Nic has figured out that Tanis may very well be in the Pacific Northwest, in the forests of Washington, to be precise. 

This podcast currently has five seasons, with each season about 12 episodes long. In each season, Nic gets closer and closer to exposing the truth about Tanis. I'm on season 3 at the moment, and this podcast definitely sends chills down my spine. The music, the recordings, and the information given all create a tense, spooky atmosphere that is perfect for horror lovers. 

Books Unbound

You might know this one if you're on BookTube. Books Unbound is a podcast hosted by none other than Ariel Bissett and Raeleen Lemay, two of BookTube's original creators. Every Sunday, Ariel and Raeleen sit down and talk about what they read that week, what news has dropped in the book community, and give recommendations based on questions people send in to the podcast. Every once in a while they also have special guest stars on the podcast, including other BookTubers and authors. Some guests include Brenna Thummler, A.S. King, and Kayla from the channel BooksandLala. 

There are 77 episodes out currently, and each are 45 minutes to an hour long. You've got plenty of material if you want to binge the podcast, which is definitely what I did. 

Casting Through Ancient Greece

Yay for history podcasts! This almost feels like an ASMR podcast, because of the host's voice. Mark Sellack talks us through the historic periods of Ancient Greece, starting with the Archaic, moving through the Classic, and the Hellenistic period. He narrates through major events like the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, and Alexander the Great's conquest of the ancient world. If you're a history nerd, I have no doubt you would enjoy this podcast. 

This is a relatively new podcast, with only 28 episodes out. The episodes are 30-45 minutes long, and go in chronological order of the Greek world. I'm currently on episode 14, so I'm half way through. This podcast is updated weekly. 

That's Ancient History

Another Greek podcast, this one created by yet another BookTuber. Jean Menzies, who also runs the channel Jean Bookishthoughts, created a history podcast with her friend Jill Scott, to talk about all things classical, whether it's history, mythology, or influence on today's world. 

These episodes are a bit shorter, averaging around 20 minutes. There are currently four seasons, with each season being around 7 episodes long. I don't know how they seperated the seasons, as I'm only a few episodes into the podcast, but I love Jean's thought process, and she certainly knows her stuff, as she is in college for classical literature (like me!). Episodes tend to feature special guests as well, like authors and historians. This podcast is more accessible for those who are new to Ancient Greece and its history, than the previous one. 

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Alright, there are five more podcasts that I like to listen to! I hope you got some recommendations from this post. Also, if you listen to podcasts yourself, feel free to leave your favorites in my comments, or tweet at me @AllyEmReads.

Until next time!