Whitney Matheson

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Whitney Matheson is a pop-culture writer based in Tennessee, where she currently serves as the Journalist in Residence at Middle Tennessee State University.

6 Comedians to Put on Your Radar from ‘2 Dope Queens’ Host Phoebe Robinson

Your funny bone will thank you.... READ ON

‘MouseChat’ Podcasters Share 13 Insider Tips for Planning Your Disney Vacation

11. Naps are your friend.... READ ON

9 Tips on Starting a Meditation Practice From '10% Happier' Host Dan Harris

Everyone can meditate—even you.... READ ON

5 'Game of Thrones' Podcasts For Every Type of Fan

Can't get enough of the HBO series? These podcasts will get you from one Sunday to the next.... READ ON

From 'The West Wing' to 'The Golden Girls': 13 Retro TV Podcasts That Might Spark a Rewatch

While hundreds of podcasts pick apart current series like 'The Walking Dead,' retro TV podcasts give listeners a chance to rewatch old favorites.... READ ON

6 Shocking Stories From ‘Myths and Legends’ Host Jason Weiser

This Little Podcast That Could is consistently in iTunes Top 10—here are some of the host's favorite episodes.... READ ON

13 Questions for ‘Welcome to Night Vale’ Co-Creator Joseph Fink

The popular podcast creator talks about his newest project.... READ ON

The Moth’s Dan Kennedy Shares 9 Ways to Sharpen Your Storytelling Skills

Dan Kennedy knows a good story when he hears it—and knows how to tell one, too.... READ ON

The Hosts of ‘Stuff You Missed in History Class’ Share 7 Amazing, Oft-Overlooked Women in History

The popular podcast hosts reveal fascinating historical women who haven't gotten the attention they deserve.... READ ON

10 Tips For Getting ‘Happier’ in 60 Seconds (Or Less)

Whitney gets mood-boosting tips from the author of 'The Happiness Project.'... READ ON

15 of the Year’s Greatest Podcast Episodes

Even though podcasting has been around for more than a decade, 2015 may go down as the year the medium truly erupted.... READ ON

‘Sleep with Me’ Host Drew Ackerman Shares 8 Pop-Culture Inspirations for His Podcast

Most podcasters want to avoid putting their listeners to sleep. But for Drew Ackerman, being boring is a full-time job.... READ ON

Pod City: Comedian Gilbert Gottfried Names 9 (Dead) Celebrities He’d Like to Have on His Podcast

We called Gottfried and posed one question: If he could have any dead celebrity on his podcast, who would he choose?... READ ON

Pod City: 15 Classic Podcasts Featuring ‘SNL’ Alums

Some of your favorite 'SNL' alums spill the beans in these amazing podcast episodes.... READ ON

Pod City: 9 New Podcasts To Put on Your Radar

Pod City: 9 Podcasts That’ll Scare Your Pants Off

Pod City: 10 Podcasts to Help You Sleep

Battling insomnia? Here are 10 podcasts designed to help you catch some Zs.... READ ON

Pod City: 9 Fascinating Food Facts From This Week’s Podcasts

This week, Whitney Matheson rounds up little-known culinary facts from recent podcasts—some more digestible than others.... READ ON

Pod City: 8 Cool Quotes From Notable Women on Podcasts This Week

Pod City: 9 Celebrities You May Not Realize Have Podcasts

Here are a few lesser-known shows hosted by some big (and not-so-big...) celebs.... READ ON

Pod City: A Must-Hear ‘Radiolab’ and 7 More Standout Podcast Episodes

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Pod City: ‘The Specialist,’ ‘Tom Green,’ and 8 More Recently Launched Podcasts

There’s a podcast born every minute (or so it seems), and it doesn’t take long before all the choices can become overwhelming. With that in mind, this week I share a few new shows that stand apart from the pack.... READ ON

Pod City: 14 Podcasts Your Kids Will Like (And Won’t Drive You Nuts)

This week I round up a few podcasts that entertain the kids without grating on our nerves.... READ ON

Pod City: Popsicles, Kevin Bacon, and More Highlights from Recent Podcasts

Pod City: ‘The Disney Click,’ ‘Rerun,’ and More New Podcasts Worth Checking Out

Pod City: 16 Podcasts to Help You Make Sense of the 2016 Elections

Whether you’re hungry for in-depth analysis or just want to hear about the most buzzworthy stories, there’s a podcast to suit your needs.... READ ON

Pod City: The Science of Superman's Gas and More Highlights From Recent Podcasts

Neil deGrasse Tyson sheds light on the science of superheroes and Diablo Cody sets us right about Barbies on recent must-listen-to podcast episodes.... READ ON

Pod City: 19 Illuminating Science Podcasts

Smart, funny, and audible—our selection of science podcasts for you.... READ ON

Pod City: Porn Music, Fritos, and More of This Week’s Podcast Highlights

Looking for a tall, frothy podcast to pair with your commute and/or sunny vacation? This week I round up notable episodes featuring Stephen Colbert, Willie Nelson, and other fine folks.... READ ON

Pod City: Need a New Podcast Addiction? Here are 8 to Try

The best new podcasts to download now.... READ ON

Pod City: 19 Notable Podcasts About Parenting

This week I’m sharing some of my favorite parenting podcasts, all of which take a smart, modern-day approach.... READ ON

Pod City: 8 Recently Launched Podcasts

New podcasts are popping up by the second these days, so this week I’m rounding up a handful of my recent favorites.... READ ON

Pod City: 19 Popcorn-Worthy Movie Podcasts (Part 2)

Pod City: 19 Five-Star Movie Podcasts (Part 1)

There are so many good movie podcasts, it’s hard to know where to start.... READ ON

Pod City: 11 Notable New Podcasts to Try

Pod City: 19 History Podcasts to Delight Your Brain

8 Great Moments From David Letterman's All-Too-Brief Acting Career

Pod City: Super Podcasts About Comics

Pod City: Catch up on ‘Wits,’ ‘Amicus’ and Other Noteworthy Podcasts

Pod City Crash Course: 19 Music Podcasts That’ll Make You Sing

Pod City: Fascinating Tidbits From Podcasts ‘Off Camera,’ ‘Cardboard!’ and More

Pod City: 19 Food Podcasts to Please your Palate

Pod City Crash Course: 19 TV Podcasts You Need to Hear

These are the best of the best when it comes to podcasts about TV.... READ ON

Pod City: 'Mortified,' 'Radiolab,' BuzzFeed’s New Podcast and More Stuff to Hear

Pod City: ‘Daily Show,’ ‘TLDR,’ and More of the Week’s Best Podcasts

Pod City: ‘The Ethicists,’ ‘BackStory,’ and More of the Week's Best Podcasts

Pod City: Highlights from ‘On Being,’ ‘The Moth,’ and More of This Week's Podcasts

Pod City: Remembering Harris Wittels and More of This Week’s Notable Podcasts

Pod City: ‘Chive,’ ‘The Frame,’ and More of This Week's Notable Podcasts

Pod City: ‘Alison Rosen,’ ‘Profiles,’ and More Notable Recent Podcasts

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