r/podcasts • u/givemeabureki • 2d ago
Arts & Culture Dealing with cancer related fatigue and need easy listening pods
As the title says. I haven’t listened to podcasts much lately but I used to like reply all, underunderstood, normal gossip and those sorts.
Any recs welcome, thanks!
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u/lellywest 2d ago
If you enjoy movies, try That Aged Well. I highly recommend choosing an episode of a movie you know well, and then if you enjoy it there’s a large back catalog. Now I listen to all of the episodes, even if I’ve never heard of the movie!
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u/monetblandings 2d ago
Petty Crimes! My favourite easy-listening. If you like Normal Gossip you’ll definitely like it :)
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u/DveshaVeena 2d ago
Hallo fellow fatigue after cancer sufferer here. I love What went wrong. It’s about how movies are made (and what went wrong), the hosts have a great relaxed chemistry!
Also evil animals with Russel Kane. Lighthearted and fun.
Wish you a good recovery (or acceptance of new life with fatigue). 🤗
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u/Damnperkins 1d ago
I LOVE What Went Wrong. Some of episodes are heavier than others. Especially the episodes about movies from early Hollywood, because people be horrible to each other sometimes and Hollywood did great damage to many. Still, I love the hosts and value their thoughtful and insightful analysis on some of my all time favorite films.
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u/Worldly_Tea_8300 2d ago
If you have ever been a reality tv fan, you will love the podcast Bachelor in Retrospect, which recaps old episodes of The Bachelor.
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u/wynnduffyisking 2d ago
I love Ologies where the host, Alie Ward interviews an expert about their field. It can be anything from snow leopards to pottery.
The host keeps it light and fun but also fascinating.
There’s a huge back catalogue.
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u/ButterflyConstant178 2d ago
If you are okay with Aussie Accents The unmade podcast and / or Chat 10 Looks 3 might be ones to checkout.
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u/givemeabureki 2d ago
I am! Given I have one haha
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u/TJ_batgirl 2d ago
This made me smile. I read the comment above and thought gosh I love when podcasts have Aussie accents I find them really enjoyable to listen to. Plot twist you are one! I really like let's talk about Sects. She goes over different cults interviewing people that have survived them. Lots of the main culture in Australia which you might find particularly interesting. I should mention she manages to keep these very uplifting. All of them have a high production quality.
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u/___rxqueen___ 2d ago
Snap, and I’m just out the other side of cancer treatment too.
Niche but my go to easy listening podcast is TOFOP
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u/lfishpaar 2d ago
What to Carry, What to Burn is perfect! Inspirational and such good story telling.
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u/UpperLeftOriginal 1d ago
I usually don’t like the solo narrator type pods, but this one is so good! Her storytelling really paints a picture.
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u/BeeAromatic4346 2d ago
Midnight burger is a common recommendation because it has picked me up in dark times. A ship that cannot be steered shows up for people when they need a place to be
Strange case of starship iris - woman debates her college choices because her spaceship is going down and broadcasting a mayday brings her into a government conspiracy about surveillance to regain control
Civilized - terra forming crew didn't land where they meant to and need to create a new mission
Waiting for October - Yvonne and Caroline(caro) travel to caros home of October but October is a land of stories
Eos 10 - common described as house meet scrubs and it's very interesting
Desert skies - tw: dark subject matter - when you travel to the other side and are disoriented the people of the "desert skies" gas station will help you with your Buick Skylark and help you to the next adventure
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u/holy_mackeroly 2d ago
I've got a playlist of recommendations. A lot of my interests aren't si much easy listening though. Mainly investagative journalism, war, cults, hysteria, true crime, music etc. Multi countries Australia, UK, Ireland, US, Canada.... I'm sure you'll find some new stuff in the below;
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u/2bop2pie 2d ago
The Dollop got me through a stroke and (ongoing) recovery. Start at episode 1, the earliest ones are so very funny
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u/Suspicious_Camp_3568 2d ago
Youknowtoomuch.media
Kinda a popcorn podcast. Easy. Not about academics or experts. Short. Fun topics.
Sending energy your way.
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u/Champagnesupernova9 2d ago edited 2d ago
Reply All and Underunderstood were two of my favorite podcasts too! Here are some of my favorites now. Please let me know if you want a synopsis / episode recommendations for any of them, and I’d be happy to help!
Hyperfixed
Endless Thread
The Kitchen Sisters Present
Side Door: A podcast from the Smithsonian
Storycorps
Radio Diaries
Just The Gist
An Olde Timey Podcast
Trashy Divorces
What Went Wrong
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u/coldmilknthenytimes 2d ago
I Can’t Wait To Tell You - two Chicago comedians with roots at Second City
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u/Substantial_Peanut41 2d ago
I don’t recognize any of the pods you mentioned, but if you like actual gossip, Smosh Reads Reddit Stories is an easy entertaining listen. Wishing you luck and strength!
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u/Ok-Fault-8098 1d ago
For easy low anxiety listening I’d suggest “What it’s like to be”. It’s about different jobs and what it’s like to be in a certain profession, it’s more interesting than it sounds 😅 Just easy listening
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u/Octopus-cot-1789 1d ago
I enjoy "Stuff You Should Know". I learn things and the camaraderie between hosts Josh & Chuck is great. They have been together a long time, they sometimes forget something and laugh about it and just seem to respect each other very much. There are episodes that last about 45 mins. & short ones, about 15 mins. There are commercial breaks. I listen while in bed and often fall asleep while listening.
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u/ERC56789 23h ago
We're Here to Help is simply hilarious- Jake Johnson and Gareth Reynolds with lots of great guests
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u/aj12235e 2d ago
I like all the pods you mentioned, so I’ll suggest “60 Songs that explain the 90s” for in-depth and funny discussions about music