podcompanionsShows
Acquired
Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal explore how companies developed and the decisions that shaped them. Episodes combine business history with discussion of products, markets and strategy. The programme usually concentrates on one company or subject at length, connecting its earlier choices with the business that exists today.
1 episodeAll-In
Four co-hosts discuss developments in business, technology, politics and society, alongside interviews with invited guests. Their conversations mix news analysis with views drawn from investing and running companies. PodCompanions follows selected claims and explanations into documents that readers can examine for themselves.
1 episodeCrime Junkie
Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat discuss criminal cases, missing people and unresolved investigations. Published by Audiochuck, the programme tells the stories of the people involved and points listeners towards case information. Our companion reads concentrate on documented context and investigative methods relevant to a selected moment.
1 episodeGood Hang with Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler talks with actors, comedians and other guests about their work, friendships and the things they find funny. The conversations include personal stories and shared interests. The programme comes from The Ringer and Paper Kite Productions, with new interviews published each week.
1 episodeHistory for GRANITE
A video series about ancient Egyptian monuments, with particular attention to the design and construction of pyramids. Episodes examine architectural details, surviving structures and proposed interpretations of the evidence. The creator publishes under the name History for GRANITE, which is also used here.
1 episodeREAL AF with Andy Frisella
Andy Frisella’s programme combines discussion of business and personal development with commentary on current events. The Andy & DJ editions bring the two presenters together to discuss stories from the news and internet. Companion reads follow a selected passage into a relevant public source.
1 episodeThe Daily
The New York Times examines news stories through interviews with reporters and other guests. Its hosts explore the reporting behind the headlines and the questions raised by an event. PodCompanions links selected moments to additional evidence and directs readers back to the publisher’s episode.
1 episodeThe Joe Rogan Experience
Long conversations with Joe Rogan and guests from comedy, sport, science, writing and other fields. Discussions move between a guest’s work, personal experiences and wider questions. PodCompanions follows individual moments from the programme into additional sources, with links back to the original episode.
2 episodesThe Shawn Ryan Show
Shawn Ryan interviews guests about their lives, experiences and views on current issues. The Vigilance Elite programme began with accounts connected to military service and has widened its range of subjects. Our reads distinguish what a guest says from what an additional source can establish.
1 episodeThis Past Weekend with Theo Von
Theo Von combines guest conversations, solo reflections and messages from listeners. Topics depend on the guest and can move between work, everyday experiences and wider curiosities. The programme is available in audio and video, with a public archive linked from Theo Von’s official website.
1 episodeUnchartedX
Ben van Kerkwyk visits ancient sites and presents interpretations of their architecture, artefacts and stoneworking. The videos explore proposed explanations for how objects and monuments were made. Companion reads use archaeological and museum sources to add context while keeping the creator’s interpretation clearly attributed.
1 episodeUp First from NPR
NPR’s daily news podcast brings together reports and analysis of major stories. Weekday and Saturday editions provide a short briefing, while The Sunday Story explores a subject at greater length. The programme draws on NPR journalists and a rotating team of presenters across the week.
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