Food writer and music enthusiast Ruby Tandoh presents the third issue of Signal Hill, an indie audio magazine known for its experimental documentaries. This issue features a quietly beautiful portrait of the lute, an instrument on the brink of extinction, as detailed by Tandoh. Additionally, Jess Shane revisits a groundbreaking experiment that empowered children to turn their reality into poignant poetry.
Five Miles from Home: A Cold Case Revisited
Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison recounts the compelling 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 desert. The twisty case led to the arrests of her boyfriend and best friend, as Morrison recalls in this gripping series.
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 a memorable moment, Bob Mortimer pretends to urinate on Moran’s compost heap, saying, “You caught me just at the right time, actually.” The show offers a joyous escape into nature.
Dan Taberski’s Manifesto: Reclaiming the Manifesto
Prominent podcaster Dan Taberski explores the Occupy movement, Luigi Mangione, and associations with mass shooters in Manifesto. He aims to reclaim the idea of the manifesto as an artsy rallying cry. While lacking a central mystery, the series is riveting and thought-provoking, available on Audible.
Adam & Alex’s Indie Supergroup: A Fun Romp Through 00s Music
Comedians Adam Flood and Alexandra Haddow dive into 2000s UK guitar music history in Adam & Alex’s Indie Supergroup. Their attempt to “bring back indie” involves pseudo job interviews each week with members of bands like Hard-Fi or the Paddingtons. The result is a silly, highly fun romp through anecdotes, available weekly.
