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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.<\/p>\n
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.<\/p>\n
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n
Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead more<\/span><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nAre you an The Inbetweeners or Desperate Housewives fan? Interested in the art of living well or the business of fashion? Then this week\u2019s podcast picks are for you.<\/p>\n
1. Leading Professionals<\/strong><\/p>\nStreaming platform:<\/strong> All streaming platforms<\/p>\nGenre:<\/strong> Careers<\/p>\nBoardrooms can appear to be exclusive spaces filled with acronyms and demands, where only the brightest minds will understand when and why decisions are made.<\/p>\n
In Leading Professionals, management academic Professor Laura Empson discovers how her guests worked themselves to the top and what it takes to be truly effective once you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n
From Google\u2019s chief economist to a top city lawyer and the woman who ran the UK\u2019s Covid vaccination rollout, there are life lessons that are remarkably relatable to everyone.<\/p>\n
If you suffer from impostor syndrome, have ethically complex quandaries to debate, or have ever wondered how you\u2019d respond if your young child asks, \u201cDoes the prime minister need you to do it, Mummy?\u201d, you\u2019re bound to find some applicable advice from these honest and revealing conversations.<\/p>\n
As Professor Empson says: \u201cBusiness can be complex, messy and surprisingly emotional\u201d \u2013 just like life for the rest of us, even if we don\u2019t have to command billion-pound budgets and workforces of thousands.<\/p>\n
(By Amy Crowther)<\/em><\/p>\n2. Desperately Devoted<\/strong><\/p>\nStreaming platform:<\/strong> All streaming platforms<\/p>\nGenre:<\/strong> Entertainment<\/p>\nThe Desperately Devoted podcast is a re-watch of the show Desperate Housewives, hosted by actress Teri Hatcher, who originally played Susan Mayer on the show, her on-screen daughter Andrea Bowen, who starred as Julie Mayer, and her real-life daughter Emerson Tenney.<\/p>\n
The podcast brings the three women together to share their individual perspectives on their characters and the storylines that occurred on the show, which ran for eight seasons.<\/p>\n
The latest episode is based on season one, episode 13, titled Naked and Unafraid, which the three conclude is \u201call about appearances\u201d.<\/p>\n
Touching on themes such as identity, how you appear on the outside in comparison to how you feel internally, the wives\u2019 husbands showing their individual characters for the first time, and meeting your ex\u2019s new partner, the three delve into how the show relates to everyday life.<\/p>\n
For example, Hatcher compares her on-screen character\u2019s reaction to her ex-husband Karl\u2019s new girlfriend, to her real-life divorce with Tenney\u2019s father.<\/p>\n
This is a nostalgic podcast and a reminder that TV shows can be a reflection of real life.<\/p>\n
(By Sara Keenan)<\/em><\/p>\n3. A Dose of Dandy<\/strong><\/p>\nStreaming platform:<\/strong> All streaming platforms<\/p>\nGenre:<\/strong> Life<\/p>\nA Dose of Dandy is the podcast where content creators Nicolas Fairford and Nathan Rollinson celebrate the finer things in life and the everyday moments that make it beautiful.<\/p>\n
Hosts and friends Fairford and Rollinson \u2013 the latter who is deaf \u2013 have refreshing conversations, and share their personal stories and musings on everything from country homes and the art of personal reinvention, with a relaxed format that features catch-ups, debates and \u201cdandy dilemmas\u201d.<\/p>\n
For the first episode, Fairford and Rollinson present a breakdown of the outfits they\u2019re wearing and discuss the \u2018quote of the week\u2019, which was: \u201cWhen you love life, it will love you back\u201d.<\/p>\n
They also discuss their first impressions of each other when they met two years ago, their careers, and the nature of their relationship now, which really highlights their bond, which is built on trust, humour and shared values.<\/p>\n
A Dose of Dandy is a podcast for anyone interested in the art of living well.<\/p>\n
(By Yolanthe Fawehinmi)<\/p>\n
4. The Business of Fashion Podcast<\/strong><\/p>\nStreaming platform:<\/strong> All streaming platforms<\/p>\nGenre:<\/strong> Fashion and business<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re curious about the inner workings of the style industry, The Business of Fashion Podcast is one of the few shows that blends insider knowledge with accessible conversation.<\/p>\n
Born from the influential digital platform of the same name, the podcast offers 30-45-minute deep dives with the people shaping what we wear.<\/p>\n
In this episode, Diesel and Maison Margiela designer Glenn Martens sits down with host Imran Amed to discuss how social media has transformed the industry into what he calls \u201cthe hunger games\u201d.<\/p>\n
Martens is candid about the pressure of constant visibility and the need to feed an always-on audience, but he also makes a case for slowing down and re-centring creativity, craft and storytelling.<\/p>\n
His reflections on rebooting Diesel by returning to its roots, while opening its runway shows to a broader public, give a rare glimpse into how heritage labels can evolve without losing their soul.<\/p>\n
(By Lara Owen)<\/p>\n
Spotlight on\u2026<\/h2>\n 5. Joe and James Fact Up<\/strong><\/p>\nStreaming platform:<\/strong> All streaming platforms<\/p>\nGenre:<\/strong> Comedy<\/p>\nAre you looking for a podcast that blurs the lines between fun, facts and friendship?<\/p>\n
Joe and James Fact Up is a new comedy podcast hosted by iconic duo Joe Thomas and James Buckley, who shot to the comedy hall of fame for their roles in The Inbetweeners.<\/p>\n
Each week, the pair share their thoughts about their life, petty gripes and their shared love for completely random facts.<\/p>\n
They rummage through the internet and their brains for interesting things, which they discuss in a fun, curious and insightful manner.<\/p>\n
In the first episode, Thomas and Buckley talk about how the podcast series came about, and answer questions like: would James ever get a sex robot? Why did Joe become a monk? And will an Inbetweener ever become Bond?<\/p>\n
They also discuss what\u2019s going on in their lives and, of course, reminisce on their favourite moments from The Inbetweeners.<\/p>\n
If you grew up on The Inbetweeners or are a new fan, Joe and James Fact Up is the next best fix for your obsession.<\/p>\n
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