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Hosted by musician, podcast producer and TED-Talker, Hrishikesh Hirway, Song Exploder centers the voices of artists as they deconstruct their songs to reveal how and why they were created. With episodes featuring Janelle Monáe, Foo Fighters, Mitski, and Billie Eilish, this podcast includes a wide range of artists and genres, so there is bound to be an episode for all music lovers.

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Hopefully, you’re not hungry while doing chores, because you definitely will be dreaming about your next meal after listening to an episode of Dinner SOS! Each episode features a caller with a specific cooking problem, ranging from a fear of chicken or instant pots to searching for smart strategies for cooking in small spaces and keeping salads fresh all week long. Host and chef, Chris Morocco, brings on a guest host in each episode to help develop solutions, which sometimes (often) results in some healthy competition between the chefs. Tune in to Dinner SOS for meal-planning ideas and pure entertainment.

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Hosted by journalists of colour, NPR’s Code Switch delves into how race is connected to various parts of society. Each episode focuses on a different topic, with academics and guest hosts often brought in to discuss. Code Switch explores topics like race and romance in dating shows, learning about family history, the concept of passport privilege, and how the American tax system is intertwined with race. 

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This horror fiction podcast introduces Jonathan Sims, the new Head Archivist of The Magnus Institute, in his attempt to convert old, handwritten reports on supernatural activity into audio files. While at first, the stories seem random and disconnected, each piece slowly connects to build a horrifying image.

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In this honest, vulnerable, and brave podcast, model and actress, Adwoa Aboah, chats with different guests in each episode. Gurls Talk features women who are authors, activists, musicians, actors, and more. Their talks feel natural and intimate, with Aboah as a warm, sensitive host. Tune in to Gurls Talk for conversations about mental health, self-confidence and discovery, and much more.

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Rey and Dee, overseas Filipino workers in Japan and Hong Kong respectively, answer listener questions and take them through their own experiences. These include career tips, if we knew then what we know now, and how to deal with change. However, Rey and Dee infuse their advice with a touch of humor, and they also include more lighthearted episodes, for example, touching on topics like Philippine telenovelas, Balikbayan boxes, and a fan favorite episode on Jollibee.

Joy Paola is a first-year student studying Science and Arts. She loves to write, draw, listen to music, and create playlists for her friends.