Domestic Terror with Bomber
The Mastercast
05/01/23
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This week we look at Bomber from Vault Studios.
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https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themastercast
https://www.bomberpodcast.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bomber/id1455252144
Transcript:
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
Bomber - No Spoilers!
In March of 2018, the city of Austin, Texas was rocked by a serial bomber who for 19 days used homemade explosive devices to kill and injure in the city’s neighborhoods. Hosted by Jason Puckett and KVUE News Director Tim Ryan the 2019 series is produced by Vault Studios who is known for making popular true crime podcasts such as Bardstown and The Officer’s Wife. Even for those who might have been living in Austin at the time, it’s possible you only recall what needed to be communicated at the time. In each of the six gripping episodes of this podcast, you’ll hear from eyewitnesses, victims, and investigators as they give an inside look at what it took to find and capture the perpetrator. Apple Podcasts has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 with only 459 ratings, a surprisingly small number of ratings for a network known for well-received podcasts. There was some discussion about how suddenly the series ended without much insight into who the bomber was. Many felt this was anticlimactic but I think the pod was just focused on not glorifying him in any way. By not mentioning the details of his life they were saying he didn’t matter which I think was the proper way to handle such a sensitive topic. My only issue with the show was the music seemed a tad too dramatic although not intolerable.
Similar Pods: Darkness: Austin Bomber, The Tylenol Murders, and Timothy McVeigh vs. The USA
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 because I forgot to find an artist for this week. Remember to share the show with the pod lovers in your life and tune in next Monday. Thanks for listening.
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The kids aren't alright with Sold a Story
April 25, 2023
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This week we look at investigative journalism piece Sold a Story from APM Reports.
If you'd rather read the reviews, check the show out on Instagram or Twitter.
Links and sources:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themastercast
https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sold-a-story/id1649580473
Transcript:
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
Sold a Story
This mind-blowing, action inspiring podcast from APM Reports focuses on the alarming lack of literacy in the United States, a substantial issue for everyone to be concerned about. Hosted by Emily Hanford it investigates how methods sold by a handful of companies set the reading skills of millions of children irrevocably back years, wasted taxpayer money, and engrained false research into the American education system despite it being disproven decades prior by cognitive science. With 4.9 average stars from 4.6K ratings, the reaction to the show has been strong and positive. Reviews are filled with students, parents, and teachers realizing why so many around them seemed to have a hard time with reading comprehension. Instead of learning phonics many children were sight memorizing and fooling mentors until they were years behind where they should be. In this podcast you hear from parents and teachers who explain how unbelievably easy it was to miss this oversight. The original release of the show included six, one hour long episodes and later 6 more bonus episodes were published. Be sure to check out the show’s website which includes supporting articles, a reading list, and a discussion guide for teachers and parents. This quality reporting is absent of any political agenda and is highly recommended for those with school aged children. It also begs the question..what about basic math?
Similar Pods: Science of Reading: The Podcast, Educate, and MindShift Podcast
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 because I forgot to find an artist for this week. Remember to share the show with the pod lovers in your life and tune in next Monday. Thanks for listening.
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Legends, myths, and monsters with Lore
May 30, 2023
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This week we look at Lore.
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Links and sources:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themastercast
https://www.lorepodcast.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lore/id978052928
https://www.youtube.com/@lorepodcast
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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
Lore - No Spoilers!
From Grim & Mild Entertainment and host Aaron Mahnke, this week’s review is on the award-winning podcast Lore. It is proof that history isn’t just events and dates. Myths, legends, folk tales, and creatures are woven throughout our collective history no matter where you are from. In each episode, Mahnke picks one and dives into it, making a snapshot of its culture and psychology. Mahnke isn’t just the host but is also the creator, writer, producer, and founder of its network Grim & Mild Entertainment. For those unfamiliar Mahnke has a distinct, divisive, but much-loved diction. If you find it bothers you, try to listen to only a couple of episodes at a time. I will say that so many people love the show it was adapted for television by Amazon, has a Youtube channel, and Penguin Random House has published it as a three-book set. It won Best of 2015 for iTunes, Best History Podcast for the iHeartRadio Podcast Awards as well as a handful of others. Some schools have even incorporated it into their curriculum. On Apple Podcast the show has 4.6 out of 5 stars with 43K ratings. So far there are 227 episodes available for free everywhere with paid episodes sprinkled in on Apple Podcasts. On average they are about 30-35 minutes long and release about once a week. A note on the factual nature of the show... It's a great starting place. It’s well-researched and it can be hard to get everything into a 30-minute episode. The subjects it covers are also pretty subjective. That being said there have been many times where people have pointed out missed or falsely interpreted parts. I think it’s a great introduction but definitely not the bible. The show’s episode sources page on its website is huge and could be a great place to dig deeper if you’d like. Also, be aware a common complaint of the show is the jarring volume of the ads so sleepy listeners beware. My favorite episodes have been Episode 170: Into the Wild, and Episode 42: In the Bag. While there is no swearing the spooky nature of the show might require discretion for younger listeners.
Similar Pods: Myths and Legends, Destination Terror, and Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!
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 because I forgot to find an artist for this week. Remember to share the show with the pod lovers in your life and tune in next Monday. Thanks for listening.
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