Swipe This! Will I be happier if I quit social media?
How an endless stream of images made to hold our interest often leads to emptiness.
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Ocasio-Cortez helps Donkey Kong Twitch streamer raise money for trans rights
This Twitch fundraiser for a trans charity was the biggest gaming story of the weekend.
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The forced nostalgia of ‘Stranger Things’ season 2
How can a show so obsessed with the '80s make this mistake?
The state of podcasting 2013
Roman Mars, Chris Mancini, Matt Belknap, and Jessie Thorn sound off on the opportunities and challenges facing the medium's development.
Bond, Obscure Bond: A 007 playlist
With a hat tip to Adele, this 21-song, one-hour playlist sets its sights on some of Bond’s lesser-known musical moments.
6 pieces of expert advice for aspiring podcasters
Six veteran podcasters discuss what what they’ve learned from their months or years producing a show.
“Sex Nerd Sandra” sounds off on Valentine’s Day
Nerdist podcaster Sandra Daugherty discusses the merits, problems, and opportunities presented by Valentine's Day.
Strolling the historical halls of “The Memory Palace”
Ahead of his debut episode for Parks and Recreation, Nate DiMeo discusses his economical and highly addictive podcast series.
“Here Be Monsters”: Tackling personal fears through podcasts
Jeff Emtman's fascinating podcast tackles elements of the real-life macabre, unknown, outre, or just plain strange.
Spotify Essentials: The 2013 Coachella undercard
This 27-song, one-hour Spotify playlist serves an introduction to Coachella’s buried treasures.
5 reasons why I’m cynical about the Video Podcast Network
Do you really want to watch how the sausage gets made?
3 podcast networks to watch in 2013
Here's a beginner's guide to HowStuffWorks, Fake Mustache Studios, and Splitsider Podcast Network.
Gearing up for the NYC Podfest
Here are the five must-see shows at the inaugural NYC Podfest this weekend.
The 10 best new podcasts of 2012
These are the shows that emerged strong, got even better, and are poised to have a big year in 2013.
Podspotting: 5 lessons from “Longform”
The cohosts of the Longform Podcast share the practical advice and lessons they've gleamed from some of the best journalists in the world.
“Everything Sounds”: A podcast in the key of life
The weekly podcast draws its name from an old saying within the BBC—“Everything sounds, even silence”—and aims to examine the role sound plays in our lives, from art to culture to science.
Podspotting: 5 lessons from the first-ever Stitcher Awards
Analyzing the big winners and key trends in podcasting from the 2012 Stitcher Awards in San Francisco.
Podspotting: 5 tips for a better podcast
Trying to take your podcast to the next level? Podspotting has must-follow advice for you.
Where to start with the podcast networks
Here's everything you need to know to dive in to the wonderful and diverse realm of podcasts.
Podspotting: 10 podcasts to be thankful for
This timely list doubles as a beginner's guide to podcasts.