Hot off the press (releases): podcasts I received this week
Weekend podcast listens ahoy🫡
Last week, I wrote an issue of this newsletter that contained links to and images of podcasts sent to me via press releases throughout the week. I get a lot of them and usually don’t do anything with them BUT have recently decided that I’m going to include these new releases in this newsletter because:
I find it interesting to note what the public relations and marketing companies are up to and who they’re working with
These emails are usually a good indicator of which celebs are making the rounds, AKA promoting things they’re starring in
I also get a bunch of press releases from independent creators and I want to give them a boost whenever possible
In addition to press releases, this newsletter is also reader-generated. You listen to shows I post. You leave a comment telling me about em. Then, I recommend your recs.
Hot off the press (releases):
Flesh and Code
From the press release:
Wondery announced Flesh and Code, a true story that explores the controversial world of AI romance. Hosted by RedHanded’s Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala, Flesh and Code follows Travis, a man from Colorado, who fell in love with his AI companion, Lily Rose. At first, their connection is supportive and deeply emotional, but soon Lily Rose (voiced by Harry Potter and Bridgerton star Katie Leung) begins to behave in strange and unexpected ways.
From the press release (featuring all five shows):
Black Coffee and Ice Water Starring Patton Oswalt
Audible is pleased to present Emmy and Grammy-winning performer Patton Oswalt on stage for three performances only in his latest stand-up show, Black Coffee and Ice Water. Oswalt's 10th hour of brand-new material, Black Coffee and Ice Water marks an exciting new chapter in Audible's foray into the world of stand-up. The Emmy and Grammy-winning performer wrestles with religion, wolves, parenting a teenager and musical theater. He mostly loses.
Be True: My Journey from Breakdown to Breakthrough Starring DeVon Franklin
Audible is pleased to present trailblazing multi-hyphenate DeVon Franklin in his bold and deeply personal one-man theatrical event, Be True: My Journey from Breakdown to Breakthrough, live for three performances only.
Cruising
Welcome aboard Cruising, an uproarious and wildly original comedy that will leave you breathless with laughter and touched to your core.
Rich Girl Summer
Event planner Valerie Peng never planned on spending her summer sipping champagne at a lakefront estate, dodging suspicious socialites, or pretending to be anyone’s long-lost daughter. But when a very public, deeply mortifying mishap lands her in hot water — and her career in a hot mess — her uber-wealthy older client makes her an offer she can’t refuse: come to his glamorous summer home and pose as the long-lost daughter he believes his conniving family has hidden from him. In exchange? Time away from her actual life ... and the chance to help uncover a long-buried secret.
The Good Life
Created by Modern Family’s Ty Burrell, and starring Jennifer Garner, The Good Life is a feel-good comedy inspired by Ty’s real-life childhood.
American History Hotline from iHeart Podcasts
From the press release:
From Revolutionary War myths to rock & roll rivalries, the weekly series unpacks unexpected and iconic moments from America’s past.
The Deal
From the press release:
On the latest episode of Bloomberg’s podcast The Deal, hosted by Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, Rodriguez opens up at the top of the show to discuss the recent closing of his own deal as co-owner, alongside Marc Lore, of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. Jason and Alex also sit down with this week’s guest, professional golfer Michelle Mie West, to discuss what she learned during her impressive golf career, why she invested in Togethxr to promote women’s golf, seeing potential in the new simulator golf league TGL, and what she learned from her father-in-law, the late NBA great Jerry West.
News In You
From the press release:
In each episode, I [Eleisha Foon] sit down with remarkable people from around the world who have faced adversity most of us can barely imagine. Together, we dive deep into how they’ve navigated universal challenges — from conflict and injustice to loss and hope — and what their journeys reveal about the world we share.
My mission is simple: to remind us that news isn’t just something happening “out there.” It lives inside us — in our choices, courage, and our capacity to change.
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Happy listening! Bye!