The kids aren't alright with Sold a Story
The Mastercast
04/25/23
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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.
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https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themastercast
https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sold-a-story/id1649580473
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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
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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Harrowing survival stories with Out Alive by Backpacker
April 10, 2023
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In this episode we look at Out Alive by Backpacker.
If you'd rather read the reviews, check the show out on Instagram or Twitter.
Links and sources:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/themastercast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-alive-from-backpacker/id1462484363
https://rephonic.com/podcasts/out-alive-from-backpacker
https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/out-alive-from-backpacker-849518
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
Out Alive - No Spoilers!
Animal attacks, getting lost, avalanches, forest fires. When you head out into the outdoors the possibility of an emergency could only be a split second away. Would you be prepared? Every episode of this podcast is a survival story from someone who was. With help from their rescuers, fellow adventurers, and the occasional assist from the narrator, these cautionary tales are some of the most brutal and inspiring you’ll ever hear. Hosts Louisa Albanese and later Zoe Gates not only keep it from getting too dark but also steer the episodes into lessons you can use to not get yourself into similar situations. I would love to say that’s my favorite part of this genre but savage appetites crave peril. I will say it is a bonus to identify the various different mistakes the experienced, inexperienced, and thoughtless make that lead them past the point of self recovery. Often it seems that people are too cautious in saying why they love these morbid and passive chances to experience danger without any risk. It is only appropriate to say you find it fascinating or love learning from it instead of just saying you enjoy it. Either way I’m glad this podcast is so well received. Sitting in the number 8 spot on the Apple Podcasts charts for Places & Travel, it has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 with 908 ratings. So far there are 44 episodes and on average they’re about 40 minutes in length. Episodes that have stood out to me include “Their Plane Went Down in the Sea” and “Buried In An Avalanche.” One episode to avoid might be “Miracle on Mt. Hood” parts one and two. The episode received a ton of negative reviews for celebrating the irresponsible actions of its subject which put rescuers and others in harm’s way unnecessarily. I’m inclined to agree. Like with so many precarious scenarios it is easy and common to have the “it’ll never happen to me” mindset. I love pods that reset that. With compelling stories, great interviews, tips, and solid sound design, what’s not to love.
Similar pods: Not Today, I Survived, and What Was That Like
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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Domestic Terror with Bomber
May 1, 2023
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This week we look at Bomber from Vault Studios.
If you'd rather read the reviews, check the show out on Instagram or Twitter.
Links and sources:
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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