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Favorite podcasts of 2019

(I posted this on Facebook, and think it would be appropriate to post it in this blog--sorry for the screwy font that doesn't match the rest of the blog): I thought I'd do another "Favorites of 2019" list, this one about podcasts. I listen to many podcasts (maybe TOO MANY) while working, running, walking, washing dishes, etc. So here are my top 20 of 2019 (listed in the order they appear in my Stitcher favorites): WTF WITH MARC MARON: The granddaddy of podcasts and still one of the best. No matter the guest, the conversations are almost always engaging. SLATE CULTURE GABFEST: Dana Stevens, Stephen Metcalf, and Julia Turner discuss the current week's notable films, music, books, etc. Sometimes veers into precious East Coast elitism (perhaps unintentionally) but is always an enjoyable listen and about the smartest podcast out there. BEST PICK: This is a British podcast that each week randomly selects an Academy Award year and discusses in great detail t...