Rewind with History of the 90s
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06/20/22
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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 on the show and want to help out this newly independent show you can find me on Buy me a coffee and Patreon by searching The Mastercast. I’d really appreciate it. This week’s review is on
History of the 90’s - No Spoilers!
This great documentary-style history podcast from Curiouscast covers the 1990s with a calm but serious tone that has won the show such awards as Apple’s list of Best Canadian Podcasts and Winner of Outstanding Documentary – 2021 Canadian Podcast Awards. In each episode host Kathy Kenzora covers a significant topic from the decade with the help of knowledgeable guests whose inputs are then edited into a seamless narration of history. The show is actually an extension of Kenzora’s earlier podcast History of 1995 which was also very popular. Living through any period of time, it can be difficult to understand and keep track of the impacts of major events but this pod is trying to clarify that for all of us who remember the 90s as a blur. A wide range of topics has been covered including serious ones such as The Rwandan Genocide and The Unabomber and sillier subjects like Nickelodeon and Beanie Babies. Occasionally an episode is dedicated to the top ten stories of the year. There are currently 72 episodes that make up two seasons and are on average about 35 minutes long. Most of the episodes can be listened to out of order but I’d save the top ten ones for last. My favorite episodes were “The TTC Subway Crash” and “90's Rave Culture.” The episodes that have the most listens according to Owltail are “JFK Jr. The Prince of Camelot” and “Columbine.” I guess I should mention the podcast gets a little political according to some but not listening to a podcast because the host has a different opinion than you is just not the way to be. The show has 4.8 stars, 345 ratings, and 78 written reviews on Apple Podcasts and is super light on commercials. With professional sound and the standard of storytelling, this pod will make you terribly nostalgic for the decade. Trigger warnings vary by episode but are mentioned at the beginning of episodes.
Similar Pods: The History of Fun, One Year, and History This Week.
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Hold on to your shoes: Heeled
June 13, 2022
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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 on the show and want to help out this newly independent show you can find me on Buy me a coffee and Patreon by searching the mastercast. I’d really appreciate it.
Heeled - No Spoilers!
Today’s review is of 2020 miniseries that is hard to define. At its core is a crime, not violent but creepy. Surrounding that is high-profile gossip, NYC drama, and a laundry list of true plot twists that are stranger than fiction. Long before his political debut as U.S president, Donald Trump was the biggest celebrity in New York City but that doesn’t mean politics doesn’t play a bit of a role in this story. Marla Maples, an actress, model, and singer, met Trump in 1989 during his marriage to Ivana Trump. This affair was kept very discreet with the help of Maples’s publicist and agent Chuck Jones. Maples could trust Jones with absolutely everything... or so she thought. In 1992 after months of stealing Maples’s shoes, Jones was convicted of burglary, criminal possession of stolen property, and weapons possession. However, this was only the beginning. In this podcast hosts and former prosecutors, Trisha LaFache and Kevin J. Hynes take you through every twist and turn of the case. Hynes was actually the trial prosecutor on the Chuck Jones case and both hosts are compelling storytellers. The perfect blend of true crime and scandal, the level of celebrity gossip wasn’t annoying and didn’t outshine the facts of the case. It did take me an episode to truly be invested though. Apple Podcasts has 4.8 stars, 106 ratings, and 28 written reviews. The series has a total of seven episodes that are on average about 48 minutes long. Content warning for stalking and descriptions of sex.
Similar pods: Gruesome Gossip, American Scandal, and Even the Rich
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 the electronic music duo Future Twist. The song featured was Another World. To book them reach out to their booking agency Prism on their website https://www.prysmtalentagency.com/. For more from the two check them out on Spotify, Soundcloud, and Facebook by searching Future Twist or find them on every major music platform. . This contact information 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.
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Artist: Future Twist
Song: Another World
Website: https://solo.to/futuretwist
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Ouchies and claws with Tooth & Claw
July 5, 2022
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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 on the show and want to help out this newly independent show you can find me on Buy me a coffee and Pateron by searching The Mastercast. I’d really appreciate it. This week’s review is on
Tooth and Claw - No Spoilers!
Sometimes if I really love a podcast I get so nervous to recommend them because there’s so much pressure to communicate how good it is. This is one of those pods. It’s hosted by two brothers, Wes and Jeff, and their good friend Mike. Wes is actually a wildlife biologist whose professional knowledge coupled with the group’s dynamic is what will make this podcast one of your favorites. Bimonthly they cover animal attacks and give the best tips on what to do if you ever get yourself into a sticky situation with an animal. Animal lovers don’t fret! These guys aren’t out to make the animals in these stories monsters. The show is actually meant to teach listeners about what went wrong in these situations and how we can learn to respect other life on this planet. It’s easier to appreciate and not fear something when you know more about it. They do this with a good narrative and the best segments including rating the event in terms of pain (measured in ouchies!), how much they love and respect the animal (measured in claws), and their favorite pop culture reference of the animal, just to name a few! Every once in a while the crew will change it up or add something new. There’s the rare guest (a parent, animal attack survivors, and other animal experts) and limited banter. Apple podcasts has 4.9 out of 5 stars, 1,769 ratings, and 643 written reviews. Episodes are on average about an hour and ten minutes long. The most popular episode according to Owltail is “Grizzly Bear Attack - The Todd Orr Double Grizzly Bear Attack.” The most interesting to me were “Polar Bear Attack - A Bad End to Polar Bear Camp” and “Oceanic White Tip Shark Attack - A Sharky Shipwreck Story.” Honorable mentions have to go their coverage of the lions of Tsavo and Harambe. Decently family-friendly minus the pretty grisly descriptions of injuries to humans and animals. I try to express how good I think every podcast I recommend is but you seriously have to listen to this one! I binged all the episodes in about a week! I couldn’t pace myself!
Similar pods: Force of Nature, Out Alive from BACKPACKER, and Nature Guys.
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 Colorado Springs electronic music artist Apollo. The song featured was Welcome to the Underworld. For more from them check them out on Soundcloud, and Youtube by searching Apollo or on Instagram @resurrection_of_apollo. This contact information 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.
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Music Attributions:
Artist: Apollo
Song: Welcome to the Underworld
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC20H0eEFKAvLtjVEZGy4-VQ/featured
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/apollo_666
Instagram: @resurrection_of_apollo
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