Best Meklit Podcasts (2024)

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Bianca Bosker and Brittany Davis (REBROADCAST) 52:00

28m ago52:00

52:00

Journalist and bestselling author Bianca Bosker (Cork Dork) takes us behind the scenes of the highfalutin art world with her new book Get the Picture, before getting a lesson on masterworks from a four-year-old; and singer-songwriter Brittany Davis performs the single "So Fly" from her new album Image Issues. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer E…

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Emily Nussbaum and Pink Martini 52:26

12d ago52:26

52:26

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Emily Nussbaum (The New Yorker) unpacks her book Cue the Sun: The Invention of Reality TV, which explores our obsession and distaste for what she calls "dirty documentary;" pianist Thomas Lauderdale and vocalist China Forbes of Pink Martini chat about their 30-year journey with the genre-bending musical group, before p…

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Emily Flake, Tessa Hulls, and Pure Bathing Culture (REBROADCAST) 52:01

12d ago52:01

52:01

Cartoonist Emily Flake (The New Yorker) reveals Joke in a Box, her 70-card deck of creative prompts, which results in some live cartooning from the stage; writer and artist Tessa Hulls discusses her graphic memoir Feeding Ghosts, which looks at the three generations of Chinese women in her family; and indie pop duo Pure Bathing Culture perform "The…

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Ijeoma Oluo, Sarah Marshall, and Anna Tivel 52:34

19d ago52:34

52:34

Writer and activist Ijeoma Oluo unpacks her new book Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World—and How You Can, Too, which shares conversations with those who are making positive changes in powerful systems; podcaster Sarah Marshall, host of You're Wrong About, reveals the real reason we take our shoes off …

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Will wants to go back to his favourite shawarma place from Personal Best 39:28

1M ago39:28

39:28

From our friends at Personal Best (CBC) — Personal Best from CBC celebrates small ambitions, half-wins and the quiet satisfaction of getting less bad at things. Each week they help ordinary people work through the little things they’d never bring to a life coach — like having the courage to dine alone at a fancy restaurant or getting less awkward a…

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Moshe Kasher, Mohanad Elshieky, and Glitterfox (REBROADCAST) 52:25

26d ago52:25

52:25

Comedian and writer Moshe Kasher dives into his new memoir Subculture Vulture, which explores the six communities which shaped his life, from AA and Burning Man to sign language interpretation and his ultra-Hasidic upbringing; stand-up comedian Mohanad Elshieky tells us why he might be the most dangerous man in America; and indie band Glitterbox pe…

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Annie Rauwerda, Ivan McClellan, and Sami Braman 52:24

1M ago52:24

52:24

Annie Rauwerda, founder of the social media account Depths of Wikipedia, shares some more obscure entries from the website, including "The Kentucky Meat Shower;" photojournalist Ivan McClellan discusses his new book Eight Seconds, an exploration of Black rodeo culture in America; and fiddler Sami Braman plays the title track off her latest album Ri…

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Lindy West, Paul F. Tompkins, and Ural Thomas & The Pain (REBROADCAST) 52:41

2M ago52:41

52:41

Bestselling writer Lindy West (Shrill) chats about her new podcast Text Me Back, which unpacks friendship, the news, and text threads; comedian Paul F. Tompkins takes a stab at some other P.F.T. acronyms; and soul ensemble Ural Thomas & The Pain perform "No Distance." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello share some texting habits …

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Ian Karmel & Dr. Alisa Karmel, Zainab Johnson, and Meklit 52:24

2M ago52:24

52:24

Comedian and writer Ian Karmel pairs up with his sister Dr. Alisa Karmel to unpack the book they co-authored T-Shirt Swim Club, about growing up fat in a world made for thin people; stand-up comedian Zainab Johnson riffs on being one of 13 children; and Ethio-jazz artist Meklit performs the title track off her new EP "Ethio Blue." Plus, host Luke B…

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Sloane Crosley, Roz Chast, and Black Belt Eagle Scout (REBROADCAST) 52:26

2M ago52:26

52:26

Writer Sloane Crosley unpacks loss in her memoir, Grief is for People, which poignantly weaves the suicide of a dear friend with the burglary of her home; The New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast shares some of her weirdest dreams from her new illustrated book, I Must Be Dreaming, including meeting Fran Lebowitz… on roller skates; and indie rocker Black…

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Noé Álvarez, Naomi Fitter with Jon the Robot, and John Craigie 52:30

2M ago52:30

52:30

Writer Noé Álvarez traces his family lineage through the history of the accordion in his latest book Accordion Eulogies: A Memoir of Music, Migration, and Mexico; professor of engineering Naomi Fitter introduces us to Jon, a stand-up comedian robot she developed who riffs on the dating life of a bot; and singer-songwriter John Craigie explains the …

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Dave Hill and No-No Boy (REBROADCAST) 52:32

3M ago52:32

52:32

Comedian and writer Dave Hill dives into his newest book The Awesome Game, which makes the case for why hockey should be more popular in the United States, then tries his hand at the surprisingly popular genre of "hockey romance" novels; and singer-songwriter No-No Boy performs "Western Empress" from his latest album Empire Electric, which tells th…

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Amanda Montell, Laurie Kilmartin, and Lizzie No 52:27

3M ago52:27

52:27

Writer and podcaster Amanda Montell (Sounds Like a Cult) unpacks her new book The Age of Magical Overthinking, which looks at our cognitive biases, like why some of us worship celebrities or believe in the power of manifestation; stand-up comedian Laurie Kilmartin gets stoked about her son going to college, so she can start dating again; and singer…

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Avery Trufelman, Camille Dungy, and Olive Klug (REBROADCAST) 52:21

3M ago52:21

52:21

Podcaster Avery Trufelman unpacks her podcast Articles of Interest, in which she reveals the history behind fashion and clothing, including prison uniforms and the debate over pockets; author Camille Dungy discusses her latest book Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden, which chronicles her attempts to diversify her garden in the predominately…

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Hanif Abdurraqib and Kristin Hersh 52:31

3M ago52:31

52:31

Critically acclaimed writer Hanif Abdurraqib unpacks his latest book, There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, in which he explores his lifelong love of the game and what it means to make it; singer-songwriter Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses discusses her new book The Future of Songwriting, where she considers how to be an artist in a…

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J. Wortham, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Margo Cilker (REBROADCAST) 52:30

3M ago52:30

52:30

Journalist J. Wortham (The New York Times Magazine, Still Processing) recounts what happened when they visited a nude queer beach in Oaxaca; author Curtis Sittenfeld discusses her newest novel Romantic Comedy, which flips the script on the celebrity love story; and singer-songwriter Margo Cilker performs "With the Middle" from her sophomore album V…

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W. Kamau Bell, Jane Marie, and Y La Bamba 52:20

4M ago52:20

52:20

Comedian and television host W. Kamau Bell discusses his Substack newsletter Who's With Me? and how AI got his comedic personality all wrong; journalist and podcaster Jane Marie breaks down multi-level marketing and how it preys upon working class Americans; and indie band Y La Bamba perform "Crema de Melón." Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer E…

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Imperfect Paradise: Strippers Union from LAist 42:12

4M ago42:12

42:12

From our friends at the LAist — In 2023, North Hollywood’s Star Garden reopened as the only unionized strip club in the U.S. LAist Producer Emma Alabaster tells us the behind-the-scenes story of the workplace conditions that pushed the dancers into action. CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes sensitive content about sexual assault. For sexual ass…

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Bianca Bosker and Brittany Davis (REBROADCAST) 52:00

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Emily Nussbaum and Pink Martini 52:26

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Emily Flake, Tessa Hulls, and Pure Bathing Culture (REBROADCAST) 52:01

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Ijeoma Oluo, Sarah Marshall, and Anna Tivel 52:34

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Will wants to go back to his favourite shawarma place from Personal Best 39:28

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Moshe Kasher, Mohanad Elshieky, and Glitterfox (REBROADCAST) 52:25

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Annie Rauwerda, Ivan McClellan, and Sami Braman 52:24

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Lindy West, Paul F. Tompkins, and Ural Thomas & The Pain (REBROADCAST) 52:41

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Ian Karmel & Dr. Alisa Karmel, Zainab Johnson, and Meklit 52:24

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Sloane Crosley, Roz Chast, and Black Belt Eagle Scout (REBROADCAST) 52:26

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Noé Álvarez, Naomi Fitter with Jon the Robot, and John Craigie 52:30

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Dave Hill and No-No Boy (REBROADCAST) 52:32

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Amanda Montell, Laurie Kilmartin, and Lizzie No 52:27

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Avery Trufelman, Camille Dungy, and Olive Klug (REBROADCAST) 52:21

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Hanif Abdurraqib and Kristin Hersh 52:31

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J. Wortham, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Margo Cilker (REBROADCAST) 52:30

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W. Kamau Bell, Jane Marie, and Y La Bamba 52:20

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Imperfect Paradise: Strippers Union from LAist 42:12

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