Thinking Ahead (GfK) – From marketing and analytics company GfK, this podcast self-describes like this: ” a podcast about research, innovation, and discovery. Each episode will give you new insights into today’s consumer, and prepare you for tomorrow’s marketplace.” this is a bi-weekly show, nicely produced. the most recent episode focuses on coronavirus, predictably, staying on-topic tracking its impact on brands and consumers. The impact of technology and the “dark side” of marketing are featured in previous shows. Four episodes have dropped. [LISTEN]
The Creative Cyclist (Le Coffee Ride) – Made by a Belgian B&B which is enthusiastic about cycling, this show looks at many types of people in the cycling world, from cycling enthusiasts who make a living doing their thing, brand owners, ambassadors to world bike travelers, cycling photographers, pro soigners, and many others. It’s a weekly production in accented English, cleanly produced. [LISTEN]
Not Another Politics Podcast (Harris School of Public Policy) – Well, it really is nother one … but with an intellectual bent. The show describes its differentiation as: “A fresh perspective on the biggest political stories not through opinion and anecdotes, but rigorous scholarship, massive data sets and a deep knowledge of theory.” This show is more charming than you might expect. A nice sense of humor enlivens the episodes; two weeks ago the preroll consisted of this host read: “We are not sponsored by a mattress company. But we are open to sponsorship!” [LISTEN]