Magpie Journals #3: Pages to Pods
Lately, I’ve been blazing through easy-to-read romances. Books meant to sweep me away and scandalize me.
Keelin
Review: A History of Coffee
This is a take-it-slow podcast, bringing you a dark history with the love of the final product and what coffee means on a societal level. It’s easy to listen to and understand...It feels warm, relaxing, and contemplative.
The Monthly Magpie August 2023
Hi everyone!
I got a little off track (again...whoops) this month
Review: Academy
[This is] An audio drama from Wondery and At Will Media that’s quite good on the surface, but things about it sit uncomfortably as I listen. I don’t really think it’s wholly the fault of the podcast, but it’s a consideration I’m making as I write this review.
Magpie Journal #2: Loneliness and Strikes
I was going to talk about being kind to each other, but the strike makes me think about how lonely I would still be if it weren't for the media I consume.
Magpie Journals #1: The Mojito Games
Here I am, doing this public journaling because I’m getting burnt out on trying, or waiting for “the new Twitter”.
The Monthly Magpie: July 2023
Respond to this email with a recommendation and maybe you’ll see it in a review this month!
Review: Scamanda
The incredible effect of this podcast’s writing allows you to hold it at arm’s length and get through it, while also feeling both sides. The absolute horror of a cancer diagnosis, as well as the underlying suspicion dance back and forth.
Podcast Review: Bitter/Sweet
This podcast gives you that peace, and the chance to make listening to it an experience - just like with the food it’s talking about. Figure out how you want to listen to this podcast and make it intentional for a full experience.
Podcast Review: Vishal
Truths can be difficult truths, and even those that are forgotten in history are important to pay attention to through the shrouds of time.
Review: Residents of Proserpina Park
My favorite part of this podcast design-wise is the theme song, which finds its way under dialogue across seasons. When it appears it almost is dropping us into the mood of a cozy video game, passing through Prosperpina Park with perhaps too much comfort.
The Monthly Magpie: June 2023
Wow, this one is longer than I anticipated when I sat down