May 3rd, 2023
Interview Podcasts
There are some interesting people out there, so here are podcasts that interview thosepeople and tell their stories. Podcast But Outside
Usually podcast hosts like to interview well-known people. This may include celebrities, politicians, or even an entrepreneur. This podcast, however, adds a bit of a twist. Podcast But Outside is exactly what the title says it is, a podcast that takes place outside. The show specifically interviews random strangers that walk past their booth. It is hosted by two individuals named Cole Hersch and Andrew Michaan. The two are comedians but from different backgrounds. Andrew would perform stand-up comedy while Cole would work on comedy videos and skits. The two eventually came together to create a new and fascinating podcast. Each episode is completely unique as no guest is ever the same. The two set up their booth in a random location and wait for people to willingly be interviewed. Their booth is also not just set up in one state but all around the U.S. One of the most memorable places, in my opinion, is Hawaii. It is fascinating to hear these strangers’ stories: who they are, what they do, and their thoughts about life. The two hosts always seem to support and know how to interact well with each interviewee. I will say the show can be crude, as the strangers are allowed to speak whatever is on their mind, but for me it feels more genuine as people are being themselves. Some people have a filter and some don’t. I will never stop looking forward to each episode that comes out.
—Emma Krueger, Podcast Editor
Recess TherapyRecess Therapy started out as a somewhat well-known Instagram account that found the Corn kid (a.k.a. Tariq, a now famous little kid who talks about corn on an episode, which was then turned into a song). It was created by 22-year-old Julian Shapiro-Barnum. He interviews children between the ages of 2 and 9 in New York City and has been sharing their stories online since 2022. He asks the kids with basic questions, such as, “What is your favorite food?” so they can further elaborate and take the wheel on where the conversations go. Recess Therapy is full of cute kids and their even cuter stories. If you love kids and the silly things they say, then this podcast (which is also a YouTube series) is for you! Recess Therapy also has an Instagram and TikTok if you’d like to give them a watch or follow. I rate the interviews with the little kids a solid 8.5/10. Each episode is sure to be entertaining and keep you intrigued.
—Jasmine Puls