Podcasts which tell a great story

A good story is all that it takes to get someone to tune into a podcast, so here are a handful of podcasts which tell a great story.

Longform

Each Longform episode features an interview with journalists such as Gay Talese, Malcolm Gladwell, and Michael Lewis to give the reader a glimpse into the subject of journalism.

The Moth

The Moth has been around for a while and follows a very simple format for their storytelling – that it be heartfelt, funny, original, and sincere. You will laugh, you will cry, and everything else in between.

Strangers

The ethos of this podcast is the notion that you can create a connection with a complete stranger simply based on hearing their story. This podcast explores heartbreak, the connections we make with others, and what happens when you realize you’re not the person you thought you were.

Uncivil

History buffs will love this podcast which discusses history, and in particular, Civil War history. From political uprisings to corruption, this podcast proves just how thrilling and revelatory the past was.

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Adventure Novels You Need to Read Before You Die

Many fantastic adventure stories have been written over time, so to celebrate their popularity, we have highlighted a few which we think you absolutely need to read during your lifetime.

Ivanhoe, by Walter Scott

Ivanhoe is one of the first examples of a “historical novel.” Set in the 12th century and focusing on a Saxon noble family still intact after the Norman Conquest, this story is one of thrills and pure old-fashioned adventure.

King Solomon’s Mines, by H. Rider Haggard

This classic adventure novel created a template still used today, that of an Indian Jones adventure. Adventurer Allan Quatermain searches for a man who went missing while seeking the titular mines, but discovers plenty of danger and many kingdoms along the way.

Tarzan of the Apes, by Edgar Rice Burroughs

As one of the most famous books in the world, it has had many copycats after it. Imagine a character orphaned in the African jungle who is literally raised by apes to become king of the beasts later in life? Add plenty of blood and violence and you have a thrilling storyline.

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