Image source: British Comedy Guide Pictured L to R: ‘My Dad Wrote A Porno’ narrators James, Jamie and Alice
Initiative Post – Week 10
I’m a big fan of a podcast every now and then, so if you’re looking for some ear candy to spice up your daily routine, I’m here to help.
Slightly late to the party on this one, with the first series debuting in 2015 and reaching over 2.5 million downloads, ‘My Dad Wrote a Porno’ is unexpectedly hilarious to put it mildly. It’s a UK podcast about Jamie Morton and his dad’s late-blooming career as a writer of substandard erotica. Each episode sees Jamie and his two best friends, James and Alice, reading a chapter every week out loud and reacting to the cringe-worthy craftsmanship of the explicit novel. If you think you do not really want to listen to 13 episodes of adults giggling over smutty material, you may want to think again.
2. ‘Nancy’
Hosted by BFFs Kathy Tu and Tobin Low, Nancy offers provocative, brazen, and amusing conversations about the modern LGBTQ experience. Featuring special guest interviews and intimate personal recounting, Nancy shines in its ability to express an empathetic sense of how it feels to be young and searching.
3. ‘Bigmouth’
Pulling apart the latest in music, books and film, Bigmouth provides an unpretentious, clever view on all things pop culture. Presented by Andrew Harrison and Matt Hall, both seasoned reviewers in the business, the podcast also features many guest reviewers including Alexis Petridis, Robin Turner from Heavenly Records, Jude Rogers and more, discussing what are, according to Matt, “things that shouldn’t really matter to grown people.”
If you’re after something different that your usual commute to school or work podcast (although this one could be used exactly for that if you like), check out Mary and Richard Maddux’s guided meditation podcast. While each has a general theme or purpose (letting go of resistance, body awareness), all are delivered in calm, quiet tones and may be suitable for bedtime enjoyment if you struggle winding down at night.
5. Rabbits
Rabbits is the new horror-thriller podcast that has you questioning what’s real and what’s fiction. Host Carly Parker suspects her friend’s disappearance can be explained by a mysterious game that, according to rumour, can make players go insane or die. It’s not easy to explain, but Carly’s search for her missing friend will have you fascinated and intrigued from the first second.