In the creation myth, de Groot considers the question of whether to reproduce or not to reproduce. A compelling raw audio memoir, it travels from the present to the past to record the author’s deepest fears about motherhood. Now in her 40s, de Groot finds herself questioning her own beliefs and considering the impact of her decisions on herself, her friendships, and her marriage.
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7. The best is yet to come
For the past decade, older adults have not benefited from podcasts, but that is changing. The huge success of 76-year-old Bill Nye’s podcast “Ill Advised” has revealed a desire for wisdom from society’s elders. Check out ‘The Best is Yet to Come’, a new podcast by Sir John Tusa, 90, the BBC journalist who launched TV Newsnight and was Managing Director of the BBC World Service. Tusa conducts long interviews with fellow nonagenarians about their lives, careers, and future plans. There’s a warmth and depth to these conversations, avoiding the chuckle-inducing nature of chatcasts thrown at younger listeners. Tusa’s first guest is child psychiatrist and author Philip Graham. His own tragic childhood inspired him to study and improve the lives of many British children. Upcoming guests include author and historian Lady Antonia Frazier and former Deputy Prime Minister Michael Heseltine.
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8. City of Lights
In 2002, Al and Mary Ann Signorelli’s 21-year-old son, Jeff, was shot and killed in Aurora, Illinois, at a social gathering in what appeared to be a random act of violence. No arrests were made and the case remains unsolved, but this podcast written, produced and hosted by Willie Nast is not a criminal. Decades in the making, City of Lights is a thoughtful and empathetic look at the aftermath of a murder and what happens to those left behind.
For the Signorelli family, coming to terms with their grief meant trying to correct the indifferent political and social systems that had allowed violent crime to flourish in their city. Nast is not an impartial observer. He grew up in Aurora and vaguely knew Jeff Signorelli. His deep involvement in the story creates a heartfelt portrait of a city and a couple whose determination and resilience are breathtaking.
Please listen at willinast.com
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