Here’s the second edition of my super-short, yet (hopefully) helpful, podcast round-up.
3 podcasts. 1 big idea/takeaway each. Simple!
If you’ve no idea what I’m talking about, check out the 1st post in the series. Make sure you come back to get your pod on, though.
The Podcast …
Culture chat: Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter | Life & Art from FT Weekend
The Idea …
This ain’t country. It’s Beyoncé. And it’s FIRE FIRE FIRE FIRE!*
*to the tune of Texas Hold Em, the 1st single from her album
Honorary mentions:
Beyonce’s Country | Switched on Pop (musicologist take)
Beyonce and country’s Black roots | Front Burner (sociological take)
The Podcast …
Call The Cops | Ecstasy: The Battle of Rave
The Idea …
The Second Summer of Love was more delectable than deadly – but thanks to personal greed, overpolicing and anti-joy politicians, the good times ended before they really began. Highly recommend the full 12-part series.
The Podcast …
Power grab: the hidden costs of Ireland’s datacentre boom | The Guardian: The Long Read
The Idea …
Rising utility bills; minimal employment opportunities, electricity blackout; disappearing digital memories – why should regular Irish people suffer in the name of ‘cloud’ tech?
Did you like what you heard? Let me know in the comment section.
Also…
I write scripts for podcast episodes.
Here’s a playlist of my work. I’m available – and very interested in doing more script work.
Annique Simpson 