A Cast of Thousands

IntroWe're trying a new format! Let us know if you like it!TL;DL (Too Long; Didn’t Listen)Brief summary of each of our picks for favorite episodes and new to us shows this week.Favorite EpisodesGilly's PicksThis Podcast Will Kill You, March 5: Episode 21Measles: The Worst Souvenirhttp://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/http://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2019/03/05/episode-21-measles-the-worst-souvenir/Call Your Girlfriend, April 19: Demystifying Disabilityhttps://www.callyourgirlfriend.com/https://www.callyourgirlfriend.com/episodes#/demystifying-disabilityThe Accessible Stall: https://www.theaccessiblestall.com/Alozie's Picks99% Invisible, 3/19/2019 - Episode 346Palaces for the Peoplehttps://99percentinvisible.org/episode/palaces-for-the-people/Strong Songs, 4/3/2019Moanin’ Art Blakeyhttp://strongsongspodcast.com/moanin-by-art-blakey-and-the-jazz-messengersBroken Record, 3/29/2019Questlove pts 1 & 2https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/#/episode-questlove/New to UsGilly's PicksConan O’Brien Needs a Friendhttps://www.earwolf.com/show/conan-obrien/Kristen Bell, Nov 26, Episode 2https://www.earwolf.com/episode/kristen-bell/David Sedaris, Feb 4, Episode 12https://www.earwolf.com/episode/david-sedaris/Alozie's PicksBefore BreakfastThe Way I Heard It - Mike Roweepisode: #127 - No Polite Way to Put It (the story of Elizabeth and George)[how sound]episode: NuggetsDeep DivesEpisodes, shows and/or topics that loomed largest for us in recent weeks.Recent TopicsOpioidsNPR Throughline: Opioids in America, April 4 - https://www.npr.org/2019/04/02/709087394/americas-opioid-epidemicBehind the Bastards: The Sackler Family, April 16 and 18 - https://www.behindthebastards.com/podcasts/part-one-the-sackler-family-americas-deadliest-drug-dealers.htm, https://www.behindthebastards.com/podcasts/part-two-the-sackler-family-americas-deadliest-drug-dealers.htmWhy Is This Happening with Chris Hayes: Bonus - The First Family of Opioids, April 19 - https://radiopublic.com/why-is-this-happening-with-chris-WPrR0Q/ep/s1!15c58Old Town RoadTDZ: New Old Town Road…, April 8 - https://www.dailyzeitgeist.com/podcasts/new-old-town-road-irs-bffs-4819.htmVox Today Explained: Achy Breaky Charts, April 9 - https://www.vox.com/2019/4/9/18301990/lil-nas-x-old-town-road-billboard-chart-hot-100NYT Popcast: Lil Nas X and the long History of Country-Rap - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/07/arts/music/popcast-lil-nas-x-old-town-road.htmlRep. Ilhan Omar and Talking about Israel and Anti-SemitismNPR Code Switch: Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Israel, April 5 - https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=704861975Pod Save America: Ilhan Omar Tweet’s Spark Debate about Anti-Semitism, February 13 - https://crooked.com/podcast/ilhan-omars-tweets-spark-a-debate-about-anti-semitism/NPR Barbershop: Ilhan Omar Divides Jewish Community, March 9 - https://www.npr.org/2019/03/09/701939232/barbershop-rep-ilhan-omar-divides-jewish-communityTDZ: Firstport Son/Piracy Is Coming, April 16 - https://www.dailyzeitgeist.com/podcasts/firstporn-son-piracy-is-coming-41619.htmThe Meuller ReportWhat Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law: 31 - Execuitive Privilege, April 18 - https://trumpconlaw.com/31-executive-privilegeFiveThirtyEight: Emergency Podcast - The Mueller Report, April 18 - https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/politics-podcast-what-comes-next-for-the-mueller-report/Trumpcast: The Mueller Report: the Executive Summaries, April 18 - https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/04/mueller-report-audiobook-podcast-free-abridged-summary.htmlTrumpcast: A Mueller Report Next-Day Debrief, April 19 - https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/04/mueller-report-day-two-debrief.htmlVox’s The Weeds: Maybe collusion, probably obstruction [Special Crossover Edition], April 18 - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/vox/worldly/e/60141295Behind the Bastards: The Mueller Report Episode (feat. Jack and Miles from TDZ), April 18 - https://www.behindthebastards.com/podcasts/the-mueller-report-episode.htmPod Save America: “This is the end of my presidency. I’m f*cked.”, April 18 - https://crooked.com/podcast/this-is-the-end-of-my-presidency-im-fcked/Non-casts ™Non-podcast stuff important to us in recent weeksGilly's PicksUsThe Good PlaceCalypso (David Sedaris story about feeding a tumor to a turtle:)https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/jul/25/calypso-david-sedaris-short-storyAlozie's PicksThe Take (formerly ScreenPrism) on Youtube- Featured Series: Game of Thrones ExplainedReconstruction - PBS 2-part series.The series explores the transformative years following the American Civil War, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss, massive destruction, and revolutionary social change.from: https://www.pbs.org/weta/reconstruction/about-the-film/Other Media MentionsReturn of Game of Thrones: so many podcasts!A Storm of Spoilers.Still Watching: Game of Thrones (Vanity Fair)Weenie Wizard - Follow on InstagramEric Klinenberg’s book Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic LifeMoanin' by Art Blakey and the Jazz MessengersOutroContact Us:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/castopods/FB: https://www.facebook.com/castopodspodcast/Twitter: @castopodsEmail us with your podcast recommendations (or just say hi!) at castopods@gmail.comCredits:A Cast of Thousands Logo: by Sam HollandIntro and Outro Music from the song “Dogon Desert” off the album People Mover by Black Bottom Collective:https://open.spotify.com/album/4ISAJVHEVSvwoXPMcuDLOQRecording and engineering: Gilly and AlozieAudio production: Podcast RocketPodcast Hosting from Pippa ($25 Amazon Gift Card for new hosting subscriptions)Summary Updated: 5/2/2019

aka Rejected M&M's, Sentient Frosties, and other wholesome snacksShow notes for episode 2 - season 1 - recorded 3/10/2019.Gilly’s picks:Dirtcast: Peach Pit After Dark: March 6thhttps://jezebel.com/dirtcast-pays-a-visit-to-west-beverly-high-and-beverly-1833104833New (to Gilly) podcast:ScamWow! Sue Smith and Caitlin Brodnick: More Banana ProductionsNotable episodes:Baron von F**k: Clark Rockefeller w/ Anna Drezen: Jan 16, 2019https://morebananaproductions.com/2019/01/16/baron-von-fk-clark-rockefeller-w-anna-drezenDon’t Get Relished: Moviepass With Carolyn Bergier: Jan 2, 2019https://morebananaproductions.com/2019/01/02/dont-get-relished-moviepass-with-carolyn-bergier/DoTerra, Young Living & Caitlin’s Infomercial Scam: I Love the Boom Boom! : Feb 27, 2019https://morebananaproductions.com/2019/02/27/doterra-young-living-caitlins-infomercial-scam-i-love-the-boom-boom/Alozie’s picks:Washington Post Retropod - 3/8/2019 - The Glass Ceilinghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/retropod/the-glass-ceilingImaginary Worlds - 3/6/2019 - Tales of Margaret Brundagehttps://www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org/tales-of-margaret-brundage.htmlMozilla IRL w/Manoush Zomorodi - 3/4/2019 - What if women built the internet?https://irlpodcast.org/season4/episode7/New (to Alozie) podcasts:Harry Potter and the Sacred Texthttps://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/Notable episode: Season 1 Ep 7 - The Sorting Hat - https://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/listen-2(Foreverdog) Comic Book Commentary (formerly Nerdist Comics Writers Panel)https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary/Notable episode: 1/5/2019 - Captain Marvel #1 with Kelly Thompsonhttps://shows.pippa.io/comic-book-commentary/episodes/captain-marvel-1-with-kelly-thompsonPodcasting News/EventsScience Vs Returns!March 14th - https://www.gimletmedia.com/science-vs/“Netflix of Podcasts”Spotify (2019) -Spotify acquires anchor.fm continuing its push into the podcast space - https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/06/spotify-doubles-down-on-podcasts/Luminary (2019) - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/03/business/media/luminary-media-podcast-app.htmlCastbox (2018) - https://www.fastcompany.com/40589660/these-companies-are-trying-to-build-the-netflix-of-podcastsHowl (2015) - https://www.fastcompany.com/3049750/is-howl-the-netflix-of-podcasts-weve-been-waiting-forInteresting article discussing the opportunities that a “Netflix for podcasting” may leverage - https://medium.com/@amira_10281/building-the-netflix-for-podcasts-ea72deb95c2fNetflix as “Netflix of Podcasts” producing its own content: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/11/netflix-strong-black-legends-podcast/Other media mentions:The Man in the Rockefeller Suit (Vanity Fair article about “Clark Rockefeller”)https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2009/01/fake_rockefeller200901My Favorite Murder episode about Clark Rockefeller (“The F*ck Murder Mystery Show,” August 18, 2016)https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/exactly-right/my-favorite-murder/e/45935877Michelle Obama “Becoming”https://becomingmichelleobama.com/Riverdale:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5420376/Derry Girlshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt7120662/Schitt’s Creek (DAY-VID! a-LEX-is!)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3526078/Where to Invade Nexthttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt4897822/American Godshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1898069/Captain Marvelhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154664/Non-media mentions:Turns out that banana M&Ms exist, omg that is disgustinghttp://www.pretty52.com/tasty/food-and-drink-banana-split-mms-are-a-thing-20180521Support for eating disorders:https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-supportThe definition of “stan”Credits and Contacts:You can find A Cast of Thousands here:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/castopods/FB: https://www.facebook.com/castopodspodcast/Twitter: @castopodsEmail us with your podcast recommendations (or just say hi!) at castopods@gmail.comA Cast of Thousands Logo: by Sam HollandIntro and Outro Music from the song “Dogon Desert” off the album People Mover by Black Bottom Collective:https://open.spotify.com/album/4ISAJVHEVSvwoXPMcuDLOQRecording and engineering: Gilly and AlozieAudio production: Podcast Rocket

Hey hey! It's been a minute (or three). So happy to be getting a new episode out to you. This was originally recorded on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019. From here, we look forward to bringing you all new episodes every two weeks!Gilly’s PicksPop Culture Happy Hour: Feb 22 - 2019 Oscars Preview (https://www.npr.org/2019/02/21/696590610/oscars-preview-we-talk-who-will-who-should-and-who-wont-win)Pop Culture Happy Hour: Jan 16 - The Masked Singer: We Have So Many Questions (https://www.npr.org/2019/01/15/685520537/the-masked-singer-we-have-so-many-questions)Dirtcast: Feb 13 - We’re Here For Your Honor (https://jezebel.com/dirtcast-is-here-for-your-honor-1832596642)Who Weekly: Feb 1 - Who’s There: Maggie Rogers and Jensen Ackles? (https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/who-weekly?selected=DGT4951630545)Also Mentioned:Terrible, Thanks for Asking (podcast - https://www.apmpodcasts.org/ttfa/)Alozie’s PicksBackstory: Feb 8 - The Faces of Racism: A history of Blackface and Minstrelsy in American Culture (https://www.backstoryradio.org/shows/the-faces-of-racism)Code Switch: Feb 13 - From Blackface to Blackfishing (https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=694149912)Vox: Today, Explained: Feb 13 - Race Runs through It (https://art19.com/shows/today-explained/episodes/982befac-569d-4e61-a982-31c266fcf66a)The Cracked Podcast: Feb 18 - 7 Incredible Biopics Hollywood Should’ve Made by Now (http://www.cracked.com/podcast/7-incredible-biopics-hollywood-shouldve-made-by-now/)Behind the Bastards Series on the Anti-Vaccine Movement - Feb 19-21Part 1 - The Birth of the Anti-Vaccine Movement (https://www.behindthebastards.com/podcasts/part-one-the-birth-of-the-anti-vaccine-movement.htm)Part 2 - Andrew Wakefield, The Worst Doctor Alive (https://www.behindthebastards.com/podcasts/part-two-andrew-wakefield-the-worst-doctor-alive.htm)Part 3 - Dr. Bob Maybe even Worse at Being a Doctor than Andrew Wakefield (https://www.behindthebastards.com/podcasts/part-three-dr-bob-maybe-even-worse-at-being-a-doctor-than-andrew-wakefield.htm)Hilarious World of Depression (https://makeitok.org/the-hilarious-world-of-depression-podcast/)Reggie Osse Puts It Together (https://makeitok.org/podcast/reggie-osse-puts-together/)Rachel Bloom Finds Her Voice Then Uses It to Sing about... (https://makeitok.org/podcast/rachel-bloom-finds-voice-uses-sing-stealing-pets-moving-west-covina-california/)Special: Mental Health First Aid and Lady Gaga's Mom (https://www.apmpodcasts.org/thwod/2018/06/special-episode-mental-health-first-aid-and-lady-gagas-mom/)The Sample Study (https://samplestudycast.podbean.com/)Recent Episode: Osmar Milito, by Madlib (https://samplestudycast.podbean.com/e/s3-e2-osmar-milito-by-madlib/)Recode - Feb 7: Spotify buys Gimlet (https://www.recode.net/2019/2/7/18214941/alex-blumberg-matt-lieber-gimlet-spotify-deal-acquisition-peter-kafka-media-podcast-audio-interview)Also Mentioned:The Broken Formula of Biopics from Patrick (H) Willems (https://youtu.be/K3q3LEaK7_U)White Savior: The Movie Trailer from Late Night with Seth Meyers (https://youtu.be/T_RTnuJvg6U)Two Killings of Sam Cooke streaming on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/title/80191045)Osmar Milito - “American Latina” (https://soundcloud.com/mrbongo/osmar-milito-e-quarteto-forma)Madvillain (Madlib + MF Doom) - “Raid” (https://open.spotify.com/album/67Yc6dfTWwuPceZRK7sluD)Crimetown on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5C9yXrX999QNS1Q62IlXvc)Questlove Supreme (https://www.pandora.com/station/play/3203170503950074921)Other MentionsWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0841046/)Shoplifters (movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8075192/)Marie Curie Biopic [yw Gilly!] - Marie Curie: The Courage of Knowledge (https://youtu.be/gocT_bB4WqI)Avon Cinema - cookies! (http://www.avoncinema.com/)Buscast: Somebody get on it!Support your local podcasts (https://www.patreon.com/explore?ru=%2Fexplore)Credits and ContactsA Cast of Thousands Logo: by Sam HollandIntro and Outro Music from the song “Dogon Desert” off the album People Mover by Black Bottom Collective (https://open.spotify.com/album/4ISAJVHEVSvwoXPMcuDLOQ)Audio production by: Podcast Rocket (https://podcastrocket.net/)Find us here:Instagram: @castopdsFB: https://www.facebook.com/castopodspodcast/Twitter: @castopodsor Email: castopods@gmail.com

Apologies for the crappy laptop mic audio for this addendum. As we hadn't secured original music yet for the podcast our friends Black Bottom Collective were super generous to let us dip into their catalog for the intros and outro for our first episode. (Thanks Ted!!!)Like their name, Black Bottom Collective's sound and ethos reflects the deep rich history of Detroit's music, its struggle, its resilience, and its soul. Please check them out at the links below. If you like their music, let them know on their Facebook page. And start up your own soul-stirrin' meetings! Buy their album People Mover, also provided in the links.Wild Podcast Coincidence!So BBC's Khary and Tunesia Turner were interviewed as part of Crimetown Season 2 which focused on the city of Detroit. A great series in itself made even greater with their presence and insights.Also, keep an eye out for DJ Invisible! International man of mystery, one never knows where he may strike (up a party) next!!Songs Used in S1E0Intro: Dogon DesertInterstitial: While She SleepsOutro: L-O-V-E*all songs available on the album People MoverBBC PersonnelKhary Kimani Turner - leader/emcee/producerTunesia Turner - vocalsKaren "Kay-Bosco" Bennett - vocalsKamau Inaede - bassDJ Invisible - turntablesMark "Swami" Harper - keys/producerEdward "Teduardo" Canaday - guitars/producerIvan "Groove" Prosper - drum*lineup during the recording of People MoverLinksBBC on FacebookPeople Mover on AmazonPeople Mover on CD Babyalso available on iTunes and via streaming through Spotify.

Welcome to A Cast of Thousands! We’re a podcast about podcasts hosted by two podcast addicts, Gillian Bell and Alozie Nwosu! This episode was recorded on December 18th, 2018 and serves as our Premier Episode + End-of-Year Spectacular. In it we review and share our favorite podcasts, individual episodes, series/seasons, and shows that said goodbye (or so we thought) in 2018.TLDL (Too Long / Didn’t Listen)?Didn’t listen? Seriously!? Well you’re missing out! Cause we’re charming dammit! And there’s banter!Anyhow, you'll find the lists of our 2018 picks below including honorable mentions, related media and all the links to all the things...but none of the banter. Enjoy!Favorite PodcastsPicksGilly’s:Keep It!: https://crooked.com/podcast-series/keep-it/My Favorite Murder: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/The Daily Zeitgeist: https://www.dailyzeitgeist.com/Alozie’s:The Daily Zeitgeist: https://www.dailyzeitgeist.com/Behind the Bastards: https://www.behindthebastards.com/Science Versus: https://www.gimletmedia.com/science-vs/Honorable MentionsGilly’s:Reply All: https://www.gimletmedia.com/reply-allStill Watching - Sharp Objects editions (see correction* below): https://podtail.com/en/podcast/still-watching-versace/Popcast: https://www.nytimes.com/column/popcast-pop-music-podcastWho? Weekly: https://www.whoweekly.us/Harry Potter and the Sacred Text: http://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/The Nod: https://www.gimletmedia.com/the-nodPop Culture Happy Hour: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510282/pop-culture-happy-hour*Correction! On the show I said that I’d been listening to a podcast about Sharp Objects produced by Vulture. I was wrong! Still Watching is produced by Vanity Fair. My bad.Alozie’s:The Soundtrack Show: https://www.soundtrackpodcast.com/What’s Good with Stretch and Bobbito: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510323/whats-good-with-stretch-and-bobbitoRecode Decode: https://www.recode.net/recode-decode-podcast-kara-swisherImaginary Worlds: https://www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org/Crimetown: https://www.crimetownshow.com/Favorite EpisodesPicksGilly’s:The Nod, December 12, Mooooo and Oink - https://www.gimletmedia.com/the-nod/moooo-and-oinkReply All, June 7, The QAnon Code ⚡️⚡️ - https://www.gimletmedia.com/reply-all/122-the-qanon-codeMy Favorite Murder, April 25, Golden State Killer Caught! - https://player.fm/series/my-favorite-murder-with-karen-kilgariff-and-georgia-hardstark-2084036/ep-118-golden-state-killer-caughtAlozie’s:99% Invisible: ep 299 - March 20 - Gerrymandering - https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/gerrymandering/The Dollop: ep 318 - March 6 - The Fighting Irish - https://thedollop.libsyn.com/318-fighting-irish-vs-the-klan-live-in-indianapolisThe Memory Palace: - The Giant Block of Cheese (hear the original live version from Memory Palace host Nate DiMeo’s appearance on The West Wing Weekly) - https://player.fm/series/the-memory-palace-110374/big-block-of-cheese-bonus-episodeHonorable MentionsGilly’s:Show Your Work, December 12, The Oscar Host Problem - http://laineygossipentertainment.libsyn.com/the-oscar-host-problem-stillStill Processing, June 7, We Wouldn’t Leave Kanye, But Should We? - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/07/podcasts/still-processing-kanye-west-ye.htmlDirtcast, Sept 19, The Girlfriend is Always to Blame - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fusion-media-group-2/dirtcast/e/56328650Alozie’s:Way too many! Keep an eye on our instagram feed @castopods!Favorite SeriesPicksGilly’s:The Teacher’s Pet - https://www.theaustralian.com.au/the-teachers-petAlozie’s:Scene on Radio - MEN - http://www.sceneonradio.org/men/Dissect Season 1 (Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfy) - https://dissectpodcast.com/2016/08/24/season-premiere-live-on-itunes/Drawn the Story of Animation - https://www.drawnpodcast.com/Honorable MentionsAlozie’s:Slow Burn Season 2 - Clinton & Lewinsky - https://slate.com/slow-burnInside Jaws - https://wondery.com/shows/inside-jaws/99% Invisible: Articles of Interest - https://99percentinvisible.org/aoi/Crimetown: Detroit - https://www.crimetownshow.com/30 for 30: BIKRAM - https://30for30podcasts.com/bikram/(Waaaay too many more!!!)In Memoriam…Favorites that Said Goodbye This Year (not limited series)Gilly’s pick:Still Processing - https://www.nytimes.com/column/still-processing-podcast (it’s coming back soon, I hope)Addendum: YES IT IS!!! (Thursday, Jan 10th!!!!)Alozie’s Pick:Represent - http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/represent.html (Correction! Aisha HARRIS (sorry Aisha!!!) is now a senior staff editor at the New York Times.)New shows (to me) I’m looking forward to...Gilly’s picks:Villians - https://art19.com/shows/villainsAlozie’s picks:(did I mention these during the episode?)Dirty John - https://wondery.com/shows/dirty-john/16 Shots - https://16shots.wbez.org/ (“Looking forward to” might not be the way to put it exactly. But it’s up next in my series queue. It’s doing what podcasts can do best: bearing witness.)Other Podcasts and Media Mentions...Five Thirty Eight - https://fivethirtyeight.com/I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, by Michelle McNamara - https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062319784/ill-be-gone-in-the-dark/ASAP Science - https://www.asapscience.com/Sidenote - https://www.asapscience.com/podcast/Music CreditsThanks so much our friends Black Bottom Collective for letting us use a few selections for the music in this episode.Intro: Dogon DesertInterstitial: When You SleepOutro: L-O-V-EPlease show them some love over on Facebook. And definitely bring the soul-stirrin’ meeting home by picking up their album People Mover on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, or streaming it on Spotify.Contact UsPlease subscribe and like us on your favorite podcast app. And rate us on Apple Podcasts (even if you don’t use it normally - we’re stuffing the ballot box!!!). Also follow us on our social accounts. 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