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The Selects Podcast

Selects
Joy Luck Club
Amy Tan
Tulsa Race Riot
Chinese-American Identity
Lawyer Advertising
Life Sentences
Mother-Daughter Relationships
Angola Prison
Immigrant Experience
The Sunshine Hotel
Bowery
New York City
Legal Regulations
Public Radio
Inmates
Cultural Clashes
Sean Cole
Personal Injury Law
Malcolm X
Women In Radio

Selects is a show that brings you unearthed audio works we’ve found buried in web archives, radio streams, and old podcasts. They’ve come to us through the recommendations and inspirations of some of the most talented audio creators working today.

Every two weeks we release a new episode right here and it is going to be something that you definitely want to hear. The works that we are going to fe... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes21Founded9 months ago
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In this episode, we offer a few of our favorite shorts as sonic gifts.  We've got the humble farmer, an early work by Arlie Adlington, and one of the most formative works of contemporary audio: CAT NAMES.

This week we bring you a rare longform piece by Radio Diaries featuring Bridgette McGee, our narrator as she uncovers the truth about her grandfather's death, through uncomfortable interviews, original reporting, and some of the most arresting archiv... more

This week we're sharing a banger documentary from Kelly McEvers which may leave you standing, staring at a wall by the end.  The podcast version of a driveway moment.  

Ten years before McEvers' show Embedded hit the air, you can hear the idea for i... more

Today we're presenting a documentary about an icon, Tony Schwartz, and made by icons, The Kitchen Sisters.  

For thirty years (1945-1976), Schwartz created and produced a radio program for WNYC featuring the people and sounds of New York City.  He a... more

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Recent Guests

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Liz Abzug
Former congresswoman's daughter who defended Willie McGee
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Nikki Silva
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LaToya Taylor
Mother of young athletes in a community football program
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Mark Schmitt
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Earl Smith
Sociologist and author of 'Race, Sport, and the American Dream'
Wake Forest University
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Mariya Karimjee
Writer and subject of the audio work featured in this episode
Episode: Mariya by The Heart

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Mitra Kaboli
Host and co-host of Selects, presenting a range of curated audio works to highlight compelling narratives in audio storytelling.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • I listened to 2 eps of The Selects. The 1st was really good! The 2nd, Concerning Breakfast really needs trigger warnings. It's about eating disorders and has explicit descriptions of anorexic behaviours and body types. But weirdly, it's not just that that didn't include a trigger warning. They actually went out of their way to make it a "surprise" topic. You can't just spring things like that on people. You need to give them the option to consent to the topic, or to protect their mental health.

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    Behemo
    3 months ago
  • Brilliant concept!

    I love love love this idea! I can’t tell you how often I’m perusing my podcast feed or typing into my search bar looking for audio pieces like these. This is just priceless and so satisfying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A grateful amateur
    United States7 months ago
  • A novel concept

    Always look forward to hearing what Selects has dug up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A1501ms
    United States8 months ago

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Reviewers highlight the thoughtful storytelling and emotional depth of the content, indicating a strong resonance with audiences seeking profound narratives.
Listeners praise the unique concept of unearthing hidden audio gems, with many expressing appreciation for the quality and relevance of the curated pieces.

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Sean highlights challenges in the podcasting industry, particularly shifting advertiser sentiment that stifles creativity.
Bonus: Sean Cole Wine & Dine
Q: At any point, have you felt stifled or how do you feel about the work that you got to make there?
Sean expressed frustration with his pitching success rates at This American Life and the feeling of writing for a small audience.
Bonus: Sean Cole Wine & Dine
Q: How did you first get into audio, radio, storytelling?
Sean explains he stumbled into journalism after teaching English in Indonesia and writing reviews, before landing an internship at WBUR.

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The content features a rich tapestry of previously obscured audio stories, presenting unique narratives from various creators and media. Each episode celebrates the art of storytelling through audio, often unveiling historical or personal perspectives that might otherwise remain underappreciated or forgotten. Topics range from societal challenges like socioeconomic disparities in youth sports to profound personal accounts of resilience, trauma, and cultural identity. The podcast distinguishes itself by emphasizing the importance of diverse voices within the audio medium, offering listeners a captivating experience that encourages deep reflection on significant contemporary issues and historical memories.

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Recent guests on The Selects Podcast include:

1. Bridgette McGee Robinson
2. Liz Abzug
3. John Swartzfeger
4. Davia Nelson
5. Nikki Silva
6. LaToya Taylor
7. Mark Schmitt
8. Earl Smith

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