Sampler brings you the best moments from the world of podcasts. Each week, we'll feature bite size tastes from a variety of shows plus we'll talk with other podcasters to find out why they do what they do. Sampler is hosted by Brittany Luse. This week’s guest co-host is Gimlet senior producer Chris Neary.

Episode #1 Features Clips from:

Bodega Boys’ episode #4

Dead Authors Chapter 27

Desert Island Discs featuring Tennessee Williams, via Getty Images/BBC Motion Gallery

Sleep with Me Episode #311

The Facts:

This episode was edited by Alex Blumberg, Peter Clowney, and Caitlin Kenney.

It was produced by Chris Neary, Matthew Nelson, Rose Reid, and Brittany Luse.

Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian.

Our ad music was made by Build Buildings.
Other original music in the show was written and performed by Peter Coccoma.

David Herman and Eric Mennel mixed this episode.

Special thanks to Ursula Luse and Emily Kennedy. Also, thanks to Becca Clason, who made Sampler’s beautiful logo.

Special request:

To keep this show full of fresh content, we’re going to need your help.  This week, we want you to send us one podcast episode you would share with your mom and tell us why. 

You can write to us on Twitter or on Facebook or email us at sampler[AT]gimletmedia.com

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#1 'Magic and Tonic'

This week Sampler brings you a few more golden gems of audio from three different podcasts... and returning guest co-host Chris Neary interviews husband and wife podcasters chronicling their journey of loss and hope on their show, Going Blind Sucks.

**Warning, this episode contains content and language not suitable for children.

Episode #3 Features Clips from:

Combat Jack Show- The Raymond Santana "Central Park 5" Episode

The Heart - Gina Gold

Going Blind Sucks

The Facts:

This episode was edited by Alex Blumberg, Peter Clowney, and Caitlin Kenney.

It was produced by Chris Neary, Matthew Nelson, Rose Reid, and Brittany Luse.

Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian.

Our ad music was made by Build Buildings.
Other original music in the show was written and performed by Peter Coccoma.

David Herman mixed this episode.

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#3 'Tiny Bank Teller'

This week, Brittany covers southern idioms, Beyonce, and Trump with Another Round hosts, Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton

**Warning, this episode contains adult language.**

Episode #6 features clips from the following episodes (please go to www.gimletmedia.com/show/Sampler for the hyperlinks):

Another Round Episode 25: Stop Telling Women to Smile (with Tatyana Fazlalizadeh) and  Episode 39: The Betrayer of the Patriarchy (with Anil Dash) 

The Read Podcast, "BEYmergency: Formation"

Reveal Podcast, "Pumped on Trump," by Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX

The Facts:

This episode was edited by Caitlin Kenney and Annie-Rose Strasser.

It was produced by Sarah Abdurrahman, Chris Neary, Matthew Nelson, Rose Reid, and Brittany Luse.

Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian.  You can download it here bit.ly/SamplerSong for free.

Our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.

Matthew Boll mixed this episode.

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#6 'We Slay'

Brittany evangelizes her best friend to listen to podcasts, and then talks biological clocks & accidental pregnancies with podcast producer Joanna Solotaroff.

**Warning, this episode contains adult language.**

Episode #13 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/show/sampler for links to all episodes):

StarTalk Radio - George Takei and the Legacy of Star Trek

Flash Forward, Episode 2, Love at First Bot 

On Being, with Nikki Giovanni - Soul Food, Sex, and Space

The Longest Shortest Time

The Facts:

This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman and Brittany Luse, with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan. 

It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Alex Blumberg.

Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.

The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.

**Correction: In a previous version of this show, we identified the guest in the Flash Forward clip as Madeline Ashby. The guest featured in the clip was actually Shelly Ronen.**

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#13 'Hit Me with Your Best Shot'

Brittany bravely leads us into the raunchy, bizarre world of "My Dad Wrote A Porno," which is exactly as it sounds: Jamie Morton reads his father's amateur erotic novel aloud.

**Warning, this episode contains adult language and sexual content**

A fan sent Jamie Morton, host of My Dad Wrote A Porno, this photo of a Scrabble game including key words from his father's novel.
A fan of the show sent the creator, Jamie, this photo of a "Belinda Blinked"-themed Scrabble game. It includes raunchy words that appear often in the novel.

Episode #19 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website, www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for hyperlinks to episodes):

All clips featured in this episode are from the show, My Dad Wrote A Porno.

Episode 1: "The Job Interview"

Episode 12: "The Duchess Comes Clean"

Episode 10: "Sunday Night, 11:55 p.m."

Episode 9: "The Horse and Jockey"

The Facts:

This episode was produced by Rose Reid, Sarah Abdurrahman, and Brittany Luse with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan.

It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Peter Clowney.

Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips. Additional music in the show was by Takstar

The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.

And special thanks to Harry Graham.

Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.

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#19 'Belinda Blinked'

Gimlet producer Matthew Nelson guides Brittany through the world of sports fandoms, team loyalties and athlete rants.

**Warning, this episode contains adult language**

Episode #24 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):

Snap Judgment, "The Legend of Steve Davies"

Pardon My Take, "Michael Rapaport 5/18/2016"

espnW presents Be Honest with Cari Champion, "Kanye Rants. I Rant. We All Rant."

The Starters, "The Drop - Friday May 13"

Related Links:

For further reading on the Steve Davies story from Snap Judgment, check out "The Half Time Hero" from Howler Magazine.

The Facts:

This episode was produced by Matt Nelson, Sarah Abdurrahman, and Brittany Luse, with help from Kate Parkinson-Morgan.

It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser.

Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.

Additional music in the show was by Bobby Lord.

The show was mixed by Matthew Boll and Enoch Kim.

Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.

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#24 'The Games We Play'

Comedian and actor Paul F. Tompkins joins Brittany to discuss his prolific podcasting career. Also, Paul explains why he loves playing characters and hates "lazy comedy."

**Warning, this episode contains adult language**

Episode #25 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):

Comedy Bang Bang, "Episode 303: Puttering Around"

Comedy Bang Bang, "Episode 31: Happy Black Friday"

Ice-T: Final Level, "Episode 2: Coco's Butt, the Secret to Success & Advice for Bieber"

Comedy Bang Bang, "Episode 91: Garry Marshall Presents"

Spontaneanation, "Episode 0: Paul F. Tompkins Presents Spontaneanation"

Spontaneanation, "Episode 68: Paris with Nathan Lee Graham"

Mental Illness Happy Hour, "Episode 34: Paul F. Tompkins"

The Facts:

This episode was produced by Kate Parkinson-Morgan, Sarah Abdurrahman, Rose Reid and Brittany Luse.

It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Peter Clowney.

Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.

Additional music in the show was by TakStar.

The show was mixed by Haley Shaw and Bobby Lord.

Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.

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#25 'Paul F. Tompkins, The Mayor of Podcastland'

Brittany listens to an up-and-coming podcaster with an inspiring approach to hosting. And her boss tries to convince her that podcasts can be a part-time babysitter.

Episode #26 features clips from the following episodes (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):

The Show About Science, "Episode 1: Science With Mom"

The Show About Science, "Episode 2: Sea Creatures with Adam"

The Show About Science, "Episode 3: Food Science With Shannon"

The Show About Science, "Episode 8: How To Become an Astronaut with Mike Mongo"

The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified, "Episode 2: The Bonnie Lass"

Shabam! "Episode 4: Getting the Message"

The Facts

This episode was produced by Sarah Abdurrahman, Kate Parkinson-Morgan, and Brittany Luse.

It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Peter Clowney. And special thanks to Eric Butkus.

Sampler’s theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.

The show was mixed by Haley Shaw and Matthew Boll.

Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.

Related Links

Kids Listen -  A great resource for discovering and supporting high-quality audio content for children.

Nate, host of The Show About Science, shared his favorite podcasts with us. They are:

1) Tumble
2) The Big Listen
3) Brains On!
4) History Chicks
5) Ear Snacks
6) Story Pirates
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#26 Childish Podcasting

Two comedians, each with their own popular podcast, fall in love. And while recording their shows, they inadvertently capture the many ups and downs of their relationship.

Episode #27 features clips from the following shows (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to the shows):

This Feels Terrible with Erin McGathy

Harmontown with Dan Harmon

The Facts

Special thanks to Erin McGathy, Dan Harmon, Dustin Marshall and Feral Audio.

This episode was produced by Sarah Abdurrahman, Kate Parkinson-Morgan, Rose Reid and Brittany Luse.

It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Peter Clowney.

Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips. Additional music written by Cobey Bienert.

This Feels Terrible’s theme is by The Fancy.

The show was mixed by Haley Shaw and Matthew Boll.

Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.

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#27 'This Feels Terrible'

Fall's arrival has Brittany thinking about the new slate of TV shows, the start of the film/TV awards season and the state of representation in the media. Aisha Harris, host of Slate's Represent, joins Brittany to discuss some of the best podcast moments about diversity in Hollywood.

Episode #28 features clips from the following episodes  (please go to our website www.gimletmedia.com/sampler for links to all episodes):

Filmspotting, "#539 Mad Max/Fury Road and Top 5 Car Scenes"

Slate's Represent, "The 'Racism Is Solved' Edition"

KCRW's The Treatment with Elvis Mitchell, "Ava DuVernay: Selma"

Vulture TV podcast, "Viola Davis on Craft Culture and Career"

The Facts:

This episode was produced by Kate Parkinson-Morgan, Sarah Abdurrahman and Brittany Luse.

It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser.

Sampler’s theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.

The show was mixed by Austin Thompson and Ian Scott.

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#28 'Cinderella With Micro Braids'

Brittany shares one of her all-time favorite podcasts.

Episode #29 features clips from the following shows (please click below for hyperlink to episodes):

Myleik Teele's Podcast

The Facts

This episode was produced by Sarah Abdurrahman, Kate Parkinson-Morgan and Brittany Luse.

It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Peter Clowney.

Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips. 

The show was mixed by Haley Shaw.

Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.

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#29 'Cheat Codes'

Aminatou Sow, co-host of the Call Your Girlfriend podcast, joins Brittany to talk about cultural expectations of women.
**Warning, this episode contains adult language**

Episode #30 features clips from the following shows (please click below for hyperlink to episodes):

Strangers, The Waxing Virgin - Then and Now

Radio Diaries, Episode 49: Majd's Diary, Two Years in the Life of  Saudi Girl

The Facts:

"The Waxing Virgin" from Strangers was produced by Lea Thau and Paul Dreux Smith.

"Majd's Diary," from Radio Diaries, was produced by Sarah Kate Kramer and Joe Richman of Radio Diaries, with help from Nellie Gilles and editing from Deborah George and Ben Shapiro.

This episode of Sampler was produced by Sarah Abdurrahman, Kate Parkinson-Morgan and Brittany Luse.

It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Peter Clowney.

Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.

The show was mixed by Zack Schmidt and Bobby Lord.

Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.

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#30 'Ladies of Flavor'

"True Crime" is perhaps the most talked about genre in podcasting but it's also a type of podcast that Brittany just can't stomach. Tracy Clayton of Buzzfeed's Another Round joins the show to discuss her love of these shows. Plus, Brittany talks to the creators of the only true crime podcast she's been able to enjoy.

And a warning: since this episode is about true crime, the content may be disturbing to some listeners. There will be descriptions of sexual assault and violent crime, so please proceed with caution.
Episode #31 features clips from the following shows (please click below for hyperlink to episodes):

Sword & Scale, Episode 61

Criminal, Episode 39

In the Dark by American Public Media

The Facts:

This episode was produced by Sarah Abdurrahman, Kate Parkinson-Morgan and Brittany Luse.

It was edited by Annie-Rose Strasser and Peter Clowney

Our theme music was made by Micah Vellian and our ad music was made by Mark Phillips.

Additional music in the show was by Phil Stancil and Bobby Lord.

The show was mixed by Matthew Boll.

Sampler is a production of Gimlet Media.

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#31 True Crime

Brittany and her boss, Alex, say goodbye to Sampler show and talk about Brittany's next project at Gimlet.

Sampler Goodbye

A sneak peak of Brittany's new show from Gimlet Media, hosted with her best friend Eric Eddings. Premieres July 17th!

Introducing The Nod!

Sampler is devoted to bringing you the best moments from the world of podcasting. We listen to EVERYTHING out there and hand-pick the stuff you just have to hear.

In addition to bite size tastes from the podcast world, we’ll also have regular conversations with podcasters to find out why they do what we do.

Sampler is hosted by Brittany Luse, and is a production of Gimlet Media.

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