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Twice a Month, We Share the Podcasts on Our Radar
Each first and third Wednesday of the month, our site brings you a handful of thought-provoking podcasts from round the globe that hooked our collaborator Marie-Èlaine Guay.
Sex Talk: Beyond the Basics
Is there too much emphasis on orgasm? What's the part words play in pleasure and identity? Economics of desire and sexual attraction—racial and otherwise—how do they influence our choices?
Join What Are You Into?, hosted by Laïma Abouraja Gerald and Justin Roy, as they dive into the nitty-gritty of intimacy, pleasure, and the unspoken with an air of curiosity, humor, and zero shame. Each episode features an eclectic mix of guests—activists, sexologists, artists, humorists—addressing themes like orgasm, parenthood, coming out, and the so-called "gaydar". It's insightful, fun, and liberating.
Don't skip Episode 14 about lesbian cultures with Manon Massé and Eugénie Lépine-Blondeau, Episode 24 on male orgasm with Morag Bosom and Charles Pellerin, and Episode 16 on routine with humorist Emna Achour and sexologist Geneviève Labelle—you won't regret it!
What Are You Into?. Tune in on major listening platforms.
Elon Musk Unveiled
The new "humorous documentary" podcast Eat the Rich, in six one-hour episodes, slices and dices the journey of the contemporary tech industry's most controversial figure, Elon Musk. Offering a fascinating juxtaposition of brutal investigation and leisurely discussion, Pier-Luc Ouellet and Colin Boudrias explore Elon Musk's early years in South Africa, his Montreal period, his whirlwind romances, his SpaceX fixation, his Tesla stunts, and the chaos of his Twitter reign.
The two hosts grill Musk's life with frank questions, sarcastic comments, and clever jokes, bringing attention to the inconsistencies that have made Musk a household name. Whether genius or marketing gimmick, visionary or mega-rich troublemaker, Eat the Rich peels off Musk's veneer, questioning our collective fixation on the ultra-rich and their influence on our societies. Its appeal is undeniable—a second season is on the horizon!
Eat the Rich. Season 1: Elon Musk. Tune in on major listening platforms.
Opioid Overdose Crisis: Perspectives and Realities
With Contaminated, journalist Simon Coutu (documentary Alphas) presents an arresting eight-episode documentary series on the opioid overdose crisis in Canada. Taking a multi-dimensional approach, he gives voice to family members of victims, consumers, community interveners, and political decision-makers. This gripping portrayal sheds light on the epidemic's multifaceted aspects.
In the first episode, Mathis Boivin's father's heart-wrenching account of his 15-year-old son's death from a substance stronger than fentanyl highlights the unpredictability of the black market and the urgency of prevention and education measures. The series brings together tragic stories like that of a 61-year-old woman who started using at the age of four and a mother who lost her 24-year-old daughter, Sara-Jane. These intense journeys expose common issues such as stigma, isolation, and lack of resources for families facing such losses.
Contaminated delves into institutional responses by visiting harm reduction centers in Montreal and interviewing politicians about provincial discrepancies in their approaches. The series offers insights into harm reduction strategies, including "safe supply," and raises critical questions about the government's responsibility in addressing this increasingly complex crisis.
Contaminated. Available on OHdio.
Catch Up On Previous Suggestions
- April's Podcast Picks
- March's Podcast Picks
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In the podcast 'What Are You Into?', the hosts delve into various aspects of culture and lifestyle, exploring topics such as intimacy, pleasure, and identity, providing entertaining and insightful discussions on general-news subjects like sexual attraction and orgasms. On the other hand, the podcast 'Eat the Rich' offers a mix of general-news and entertainment as it humorously investigates the lifestyle and controversies surrounding Elon Musk, the tech industry's most notable figure. Lastly, 'Contaminated' is a general-news podcast that delves into the culture and reality of the opioid overdose crisis in Canada, shedding light on its impact on lives and societies.
