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The reign of podcast content continued into 2024 and there was absolutely no shortage of people saying things into microphones that would then be uploaded to the internet to be consumed, debated, and stirred up.
That said, not all podcasts are binge fodder. There are many modules that are entertaining, inspiring, intriguing and engaging the audience in a way that leaves them wanting more ear candy every week. In honor of quality audio listening experiences, BOSSIP wants to recognize the best podcasts of the year.
Considering how eye-opening 2024 has been, we'd be remiss not to credit Katt Williams' appearance in Shannon Sharpe's film. Shay Shay Club which was published on January 3, 2024. At the time of writing, the nearly three-hour interview has 86 million views and counting.
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Another podcast highlight of the year was the announcement that Mandii and WeezyWTF are rebranding their wildly popular Fucking decisions podcast into a more financially friendly product called Decisions Decisions. The pod duo held a live event at New York's Sony Hall to make it clear that they weren't going anywhere but the show was about to change for the better.
Flip the page a few more times to see some of the other pods that are proving relevant in 2024.
WNBA player and Caitlin Clark's nemesis Angel Reese embarked on her own podcast journey in 2024 with the launch of Unapologetically Angel where she hosted guests like Shaq, Latto, Glorilla and one episode in particular with Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole. During an interview with Sexyy Red, Angel asks the St. Louis rapper to spill the beans on what's been happening in his DMs.
Another rapper who's gotten into the podcast game this year is Fayetteville, North Carolina's J. Cole, who launched his Inevitable miniseries that takes a deep dive into his career alongside his longtime friend and manager Ibrahim Hamad and their visual collaborator Scott Lazer. Cole offers insight into his childhood and his dream of becoming a rap star in New York. The stories he shares about Jay Z, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar have fans salivating. A superb listen.
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No list of stellar podcasts is complete without a mention of Native Land Pod hosted by BOSSIP political analyst bae Angela Rye, former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum and former MSNBC anchor Tiffany Cross .
The three dynamic voices bring political and media experience and have honest and sometimes difficult conversations about cultural touchpoints and the position of Black Americans in the current climate on Capitol Hill.
If you've never listened to NPR Code switch then you're missing out on a treasure trove of news, interviews, and insights on the most important social and global issues at stake. As with all things NPR, the hosts are well-researched and the guests are given the opportunity to provide a context based on their actual experience of the subject.
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