Top 10 Podcasts September 2019 (the ones you’ve never heard of)
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There are around 1 million unique podcasts in existence. Top Podcasts are few and far between. More people have a podcast than live in San Francisco.

There’s no way you’re going to spend your day pouring through your podcast options so usually you choose from the 1% of 1% that end up in New & Noteworthy or get mentioned on your favorite podcast.

Indie podcasts need love too.

What about those podcasts that don’t have the ad dollars, aren’t well connected, and don’t have the kind of viral popularity of a huge celebrity? They get lost! They get covered in the massive clickbate content junkie trash heap that is the internet of our time.

I happen to be well connected in the indie podcast world and I happen to think top podcasts are podcasts that are interesting, unique, and raw.

The top podcasts on this list are the kind no one has heard of, never will search for, and have zero money to spend on ads.

There are SO MANY good podcasts out there that don’t get your love because they simply don’t have good marketing. So here’s my nod to all the top podcasts you would never discover without me.

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Here’s Why I’m An Expert

I spend all day at a computer listening to podcasts. There is no hour of the day I don’t have on bluetooth headphones with something yammering in my ear.

I listen to some of the popular top podcasts, as well as the permutations of those podcasts that mention other podcasts and those smaller podcasts that suggest other small podcasts.

But also, like everybody, I have my own podcast.

Promoting a podcast is somewhat like filling up a swimming pool with spoonfulls of water. It’s frustrating. Nobody knows who I am or why they should listen to the velvety soothing words of a spiritual podcast.

We like to think on the internet everything great makes it to the suggested section on Youtube but it just ain’t true. Trust and believe, those who make GREAT content still rarely go viral.

This article is for those people. Hit Clap.

My Tastes

It’s a varied list for sure. None is really like the other. I enjoy putting Dan Savage and Joe next to each other because they probably don’t get along in real life.

The Podcasts

1. The Poolside Podcast

This podcast is sort of about news and sort of about pop culture commentary. But it’s also 100% two married people hilariously bickering about their new fence, pornstar birthdays, and recent headlines. Jeff has the most perfect radio voice I have ever heard .This one is raunchy, kids wear your ear muffs.

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2. The Kitchen Table Historian

John Brassard recounts stories from the dark side of the American Midwest. This podcasts brings back the true artistic craft that is storytelling. All the stories of murder, paranormal, and bizarre happenings are true, but you’d swear they were straight out of a Stephen King novel.

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3. How Neal Feel

Neal is the kind of guy you wish you could be around 24/7 just to hear the funny stuff that comes out of his mouth. He’s one of my favorite standup comics who has long been a famous comedy writer. On this podcast he and his cohost Bianca talk about race, sex, and give some of the smartest funny talk radio around.

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4. Probably True

The (repeatedly) award-winning podcast that tells true LGBT stories funny, filthy, and heartwarming. Scott Flashheart often talks about episodes from his gay life and wants every bi, queer, or questioning person to know that they are not alone.

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5. Historium

You will learn so much from this podcast. It’s everything you slept through in history class without the boring part. Jake Barton knows his stuff and you’ll be repeatedly amazed with his incisive history facts. I recommend #28 New Blue.

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6. While Black

A seriously smart podcast about the things that happen while black in America. While Black features interviews with black scholars, professionals, and experts that are consistently insightful, real, and raw.

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7. Punch Up the Jam

Two best friends with zero qualifications review, rewrite, and remix a popular song each week. Whether you like pop music or not, Pump Up The Jam has the kind of comedy chemistry that only comes from best friends. You’ll laugh your ass off.

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8. Genetics Unzipped

Take a fascinating ride through the world of genetic science with an actual expert. Dr. Kat Arney explores the light and dark sides of our genetics with such topics as the genetics of Sex, Women in Genetics, and Darwin vs. Mendel.

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9. Girl In Space

This one wins for originality. Girl in Space is back with new episodes! A weekly fiction podcast about a girl stuck in space. Essentially an hour long monologue so engaging and convincingly narrated you’ll wonder if it’s fiction. If you liked The Black Tapes you’ll like this.

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10. Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet

Super bingeable and an easy listen. Real 1-star reviews from the internet written by the sort of people who think ice is too cold. Read atop dramatic piano music and the world’s smallest violin. Alex and Christine laugh shamelessly at your complaints. Submit your favorite 1-star reviews for them to feature on the show.

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