Radio Diaries
Radio Diaries & RadiotopiaFirst-person diaries, sound portraits, and hidden chapters of history from Peabody Award-winning producer Joe Richman and the Radio Diaries team. From teenagers to octogenarians, prisoners to prison guards, bra saleswomen to lighthouse keepers. The extraordinary stories of ordinary life. Radio Diaries is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX. Learn more at radiotopia.fm
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 241 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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In 1939, Time Magazine called Dorothy Thompson a woman who “thinks, talks and sleeps world problems — and scares men half to death.” They weren’t wrong.
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I don’t know if this could be called reporting. At least not in a professional way. I ‘m not that intetested in hearing how hard it was for the interviewer or that she felt like throwing up. There were times that the interviewer and her experience and opinions was the story - not the people she was reporting on. Wish she would step back and stick to reporting on the events - her drama and emotions seem out of place for one that wasn’t a part of it.
Apple Podcasts3lindafbird
United Statesa year ago - Loved this program
Well done always. I loved this last series about unmarked graves. Profound.
Apple Podcasts5eg portlandUnited Statesa year ago - Unmarked Graveyard
I’m sad that the Unmarked Graveyard series has ended. It is a deeply engaging series that looked at the lives of the anonymous people who surround us and reminds us that we are all only a heartbeat away from becoming an unknown, anonymous body in the eyes of authorities—lost with no past and buried in an unmarked mass grave, little more than biological waste. I genuinely wish the series would continue restoring names and lives to the dead by telling their stories.
Apple Podcasts5kimberjsUnited Statesa year ago - no podcast makes me happier...
... and sometimes sadder, but in a beautiful way, like the vastness of the sea or the everchanging waves of faces in a big city.
Apple Podcasts5elisego
Canadaa year ago - Must listen
Extremely well done series, full of surprises and well told.
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Australiaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #26 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #163 | United States/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #73 | Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #101 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #47 |  Italy/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  France/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is Radio Diaries about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This podcast provides poignant first-person narratives and compelling sound portraits that highlight hidden chapters of history. Episodes feature stories from a diverse array of individuals, including teenagers, seniors, and people from various professions and life experiences. The unique storytelling approach allows listeners to connect deeply with the subjects, showcasing extraordinary tales from ordinary lives, emphasizing themes of perseverance, identity, and the human experience. Notable subjects range from migrant workers to astronauts, intertwining personal stories with broader societal issues, making it a fascinating listen for those interested in empathy-driven storytelling and the dynamics of history as lived by real people.
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Radio Diaries launched 18 years ago and published 241 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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