To explore the phenomenon of podcast bonus feeds, Rob and Britta start by discussing an episode of Yowei Shaw’s podcast Proxy (with guest Alex Goldman) about the struggle of podcasters having to ask listeners for money. We then dig into several podcast bonus feeds (This American Life Partners, Slate Plus, and others), to find what they’re offering. And we are pleasantly surprised.
To access our bonus feed story of Rob’s harrowing Thanksgiving road trip back in 2008, follow this link to our Patreon. You can listen for free with a seven day trial membership and see if it’s worth it.
Podcasts discussed in this episode:
- Alex and the Impossible Ask - Proxy with Yowei Shaw
- Hyperfixed with Alex Goldman
- Slate Culture Gabfest
- Slate Plus
- This American Life Partners
- If Books Could Kill Mile High Club
- The Selects Podcast
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