Food writer and music enthusiast Ruby Tandoh presents the third issue of the Signal Hill podcast, an indie audio magazine that brings together documentaries with a common thread of experimentation. In this issue, Tandoh details a quietly beautiful portrait of the lute, an instrument on the brink of extinction, while Jess Shane revisits a groundbreaking experiment that gave children tools to turn their reality into poignant poetry.
Five Miles from Home: A True Crime Investigation
Dateline NBC's Keith Morrison recalls the twisty investigation into the 2011 disappearance of Nevada high-school student Micaela “Mickie” Costanzo, last seen on her way to track practice. Her body was later found in a shallow grave in the surrounding desert. The investigation led to the arrests of her boyfriend and best friend.
Outsiding: Celebrating the Great Outdoors
Co-hosted by writer Caitlin Moran and Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost, Outsiding celebrates the outdoors via weekly celebrity interviews in Moran's backyard. In one episode, Bob Mortimer pretends to urinate on Moran's compost heap, adding a humorous touch.
Dan Taberski’s Manifesto: Reclaiming the Manifesto
Prominent podcaster Dan Taberski explores the Occupy movement, Luigi Mangione, and associations with mass shooters in this new series, aiming to reclaim the idea of the manifesto as an artsy rallying cry. While the show lacks a central mystery, it is riveting.
Adam & Alex’s Indie Supergroup: A Nostalgic Romp
Comedians Adam Flood and Alexandra Haddow take an entertaining dive into 2000s UK guitar music history, attempting to “bring back indie” by creating a supergroup. Each week, they conduct pseudo job interviews with members of bands like Hard-Fi or the Paddingtons, resulting in a silly, highly fun romp through anecdotes.
