Cultural puzzles with Decoder Ring
The Mastercast
09/12/22
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This week we look at..ourselves and culture with Decoder Ring. Musical guest is DJ Booda.
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Hey Pod lovers. I’m your host Marie and If you’re joining us for the first time: Welcome! The Mastercast is a podcast recommendation show that brings you a brand new non-spoiler binge-worthy review every week of the best podcasts in a short and sweet 2-3 minute summary on everything you could want to know, from the number of hosts to on average how long you can expect each episode to be. New episodes come out every Monday. You can find the week’s other reviews on the show’s social on Instagram @themastercast and Twitter @mastercastpods. If you like what you hear and want to help out this independent show you can find me on Buy me a coffee by searching The Mastercast. I’d really appreciate it. This week’s review is on
Decoder Ring - No Spoilers
This recommendation shouldn’t come as a surprise.I actually hesitated to review it because it’s not like it needs any help reaching more people. It’s a legend among those looking for mysteries that aren’t crime related. Related to Endless Thread and Gimlet’s short-run Mystery Show, Slate’s Decoder Ring sets itself apart by focusing on cultural mysteries. The rise and fall of the mullet, the Karen, and why every professional on Linked in is expected to consider themselves a storyteller are just a few of the many topics covered so far. In each monthly episode Willa Paskin, the show’s host, looks at an aspect of our lives, its lore and why it matters. I honestly can’t think of another podcast that looks at something the way this one does, by dissecting something mundane that we take for granted and turning it into nostalgia for things, in some cases, you weren’t even around for. There were episodes that didn’t immediately jump out as interesting to me but I listened anyway for Paskin’s charm and reasoning only to be thrilled with how fascinating they were. With 4.6 out of 5 stars and 1.5K Ratings, the show sits at #154 in the Apple Podcast charts for Society and cultural but #9 for documentary according to Chartable. The show currently sits at 59 episodes that are on average about 39 minutes long. Owltail has the most popular episodes as “Murphy's Law” and “Clown Panic.” Personally I think there are far better ones. Try starting off with “The Johnlock Conspiracy” or “The Incunabula Papers.” I also really loved this last season’s bonus episodes in which Paskin discusses the philosophies and methods of the show. In the past the show’s once a month release schedule had been a bit inconsistent at times which I suspect played into moving to a seasonal release schedule. Commercials are average bordering on a bit much but I promise it's a beloved podcast for a reason. Also ads allow you to listen to this for free and there is always fast-forwarding. Some think the podcast is too political but I don’t. If I had to name a complaint it would be that sometimes I feel like the conclusions the host draws doesn’t really sum up the whole topic, which can be a little underwhelming. It’s rare but there. Like the show is trying to make something out of nothing but I just sum it up to me not getting the point. It’s a show you can’t help but love. Content warnings are different for each episode but have some have included sexual assault and mature language.
Similar pods you may not have heard include: Spectacle, Shattered Souls (the older Thinking Sideways episodes), and Underunderstood.
All right, guys, that’s all for this week but remember if you want to see the cover art, sources or the written transcript for this episode be sure to check out the show notes. You can also send us an email at themastercastpodlist@gmail.com. There you can tell us if you have music you would like played on the show or submit a podcast to be recommended. This week’s music came from DJ Booda. The song featured is “We will see.” Please check him out on Soundcloud by searching DJ Booda. This link and info will also be in the show notes as well. Remember to share the show with the pod lovers in your life and tune in next Monday. Thanks for listening.
Artist: DJ Booda
Song: We Will See
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user370694015/we-will-see
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A hero and the Canadian dream with The Hopeful
September 5, 2022
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This week's review is on The Hopeful with musical guest DJ Natural Nate and Jiggabot.
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Hey Pod lovers. I’m your host Marie and If you’re joining us for the first time: Welcome! The Mastercast is a podcast recommendation show that brings you a brand new non-spoiler binge-worthy review every week of the best podcasts in a short and sweet 2-3 minute summary on everything you could want to know, from the number of hosts to on average how long you can expect each episode to be. New episodes come out every Monday. You can find the week’s other reviews on the show’s social on Instagram @themastercast and Twitter @mastercastpods. If you like what you hear and want to help out this independent show you can find me on Buy me a coffee by searching The Mastercast. I’d really appreciate it. This week’s review is on
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One of the most precious treasures pasted down among the Omidvar family is the story of the perilous journey Amir Omidvar took to get from revolution-gripped Iran to North America. Young Amir dreamed of America since the age of 9 when he started work and learned about people leaving to find better lives there. Despite knowing the journey would not be easy even he couldn’t have imagined the unrelenting hurdles between him and becoming a citizen. Sleeping in the restaurant he worked at in Spain, getting gravely ill in a Mexican prison, and being beaten by officials in Milan are only a couple of the trials Amir endured alone in the nearly two years it took him to reach his goal. Narrated by his daughter Shayda and produced with the Frequency podcast network, this six part series was voted as Apple Podcasts’ Show of the Year in Canada for 2020. The well produced show has 4.7 stars on the Apple platform with 401 ratings. Each episode has an average length of about 36 minutes and must be listened to in order. It’s a captivating documentation of what immigration for one man looked like that will have you laughing, crying, and inspired. Sure, you might know immigrating is hard but how many actually know what it looks like or understand what it involves? A story not only about honoring where you come from but also how you got there, it serves as a strong reminder to treat everyone you meet with kindness because you never know where someone is on their journey. Be sure to check on their instagram @thehopefulpodcast to see accomplish pictures. Content warning for suffering and violence.
Similar pods: Indefensible, They Tried To Bury Us with Tamer Kattan, and Code Switch.
All right, guys, that’s all for this week but remember if you want to see the cover art, sources or the written transcript for this episode be sure to check out the show notes. You can also send us an email at themastercastpodlist@gmail.com. There you can tell us if you have music you would like played on the show or submit a podcast to be recommended. This week’s music came from DJ Natural Nat and Jiggabot. The song featured is very had pronounce but don’t worry I’ll link it in the show notes. You can find them on Soundcloud, and Facebook by searching DJ Natural Nate. Remember to share the show with the pod lovers in your life and tune in next Monday. Thanks for listening.
Artist: DJ Natural Nat VS Jiggabot
Song: RITM OBE Extended DJ Remix
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Museum sneak peaks with Sidedoor
October 3, 2022
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This week we look at the Smithsonian Institute's podcast Sidedoor.
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Hey Pod lovers. I’m your host Marie and If you’re joining us for the first time: Welcome! The Mastercast is a podcast recommendation show that brings you a brand new non-spoiler binge-worthy review every week of the best podcasts in a short and sweet 2-3 minute summary on everything you could want to know, from the number of hosts to on average how long you can expect each episode to be. New episodes come out every Monday. You can find the week’s other reviews on the show’s social on Instagram @themastercast and Twitter @mastercastpods. If you like what you hear and want to help out this independent show you can find me on Buy me a coffee by searching The Mastercast. I’d really appreciate it. This week’s review is on
Sidedoor - No spoilers!
I’ve only been to the Smithsonian Institution in D.C. once as a kid but this bi-weekly podcast the museum produces makes you feel like you’re walking through the halls. Perfect for those who are still cautious about going out. Not only does it cover an extreme variety topics (history, science, art, space, and nature to name a few) but it covers some that aren’t on exhibit so even if you were to go you wouldn’t experience these stories. How many could there possibly be I hear you ask. Well the archives of the museum are filled with around 155 million artifacts each one with a story to tell. The institution is made up of 21 museum and the natural zoo. This podcast pulls from all of them and puts the objects discussed into captivating narratives that make the information you learn stay with you. Host Lizzie Peabody weaves interviews with facts that will leave you passionately curious about whatever the topic. The show, which first aired in October of 2016, has 4.6 stars and 1,700 ratings. So far there 150 episodes each about 25 minutes long. Perfect for the average commute. Their website has the show coming out every other Wednesday but on Pocketcasts and other players the days seem more sporadic. Owltail has the most listened to episodes as “Special Delivery” and “The Curse of the Hope Diamond.” My favorites were “The Dinosaur War” and “Murder Is Her Hobby” Music is quick and unremarkable. No trigger warnings for this one.
Similar pods: Museum Confidential, Museums n'That, and Museum Archipelago
All right, guys, that’s all for this week but remember if you want to see the cover art, sources or the written transcript for this episode be sure to check out the show notes. You can also send us an email at themastercastpodlist@gmail.com. There you can tell us if you have music you would like played on the show or submit a podcast to be recommended. This week’s music came from Universal Music Productions. Remember to share the show with the pod lovers in your life and tune in next Monday. Thanks for listening.
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