Best Podcasts of the Week - August 30th

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Howdy, pod listeners the world around! We here at Spotify Podcasts hope you had a great and restful weekend. While you were lounging through the final days of summer, we were hard at work, diligently listening to podcasts so that we can bring you the best of the best every week. So sit back and check out what we've put together for you this week-- we bet you'll find at least one to pop in your headphones as the leaves begin to fall. 

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Films to Be Buried With - Nia DaCosta

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QyARi5oFuzwR4AnL8JC75?si=ct_upKPdSk2Jbtj711xitQ&dl_branch=1

Nia DaCosta has just made history by becoming the first black female director to debut at number one on the weekend box offices with her film Candyman. In this episode of Films to be Buried With, your host Brett Goldstein talks life, death, love, horror, and the universe with DaCosta. Don't miss out on this chat with the up and coming prolific director. 

Witch Please - Un podcast magico, mistico, y musical

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zbmupQt23cobfuOAUGWSP?si=xRvbLA6aSTGDRWAGE4bhJQ&dl_branch=1

Witch Please is your Spanish-speaking guide to all things astrology and mystical. In this episode, Mika and Fer guide us through this week in astrology, as well as how the sun affects the zodiac signs. Toss in some helpful information about Tarot and energy cleansing, and you've got everything you need for a clear and healthy spirit and mind. 

Here's the The Thing - The Milk Crate Armageddon

https://open.spotify.com/episode/73VO6V9TNmM3TzsO7Vrt3B?si=O44UnkJ_QQ-36vigKIpbCg&dl_branch=1

Here's the Thing is a high-energy, rowdy and hilarious romp through the week's events and happenings. In this ep, hosts Angel Laketa Moore and Kevin Fredericks catch up about the silliest, most dangerous, hypest athletic competition that's sweeping the nation-- the Milk Crate challenge. 

Thank you For Coming Out - Rachael Rapione, Thank You for Coming Out (While Staying In)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3QcxmJNR80k0oj6sCQqotg?si=7Joro7PaQX6C_IAE-vRXPw&dl_branch=1

Thank You For Coming Out is a celebration of coming-out stories inspired by host Dubbs Weinblatt's comedy show of the same name. In this episode, Dubbs spends time with Rachael Rapinoe. Rachael won a NCAA national championship with the University of Portland in 2005, played pro soccer in Europe in 2010, and eventually retired to pursue her passion in the health and fitness industry. In this episode, Dubbs and Rachael chat about building a brighter and more inclusive future for sports. 

Black Girl Song Book -Beyonce's 40th Bday Party

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CpUbtcNPoKpySR9CSorzv?si=Vp7x6Df_QGCA_fISBlT6aw&dl_branch=1

Black Girl Song Book is all about uplifting Black women in the music industry, and this week's episode is all about Queen B, the unmistakable Beyoncé Knowles Carter and her 40th b-day. In this ep, host Danyel goes over her favorite Beyoncé songs and albums, and Grammy-award-winning producer Swizz Beatz and producer-songwriter extraordinaire Sean Garrett jump in to add their stories about recording with Beyoncé to the mix. 

How it Happened - The Next Astronauts Pt 1

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5egiBaevW64gZ5iPuwbNyV?si=QBWZeFDeTseGitwYBK2MmQ&dl_branch=1

How it Happened specializes in what they call instant histories. When a monumental and historical even takes place, the Axios team is behind the closed doors to bring you the real stories behind modern historical events. In this episode, reporter Miriam Kramer leads you through the recent milti-day orbital mission to space, and how it took place with no professional astronauts on board. 

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