Creative Independence: Kickstarted Podcasts
Kickstarter
Hundreds of independent producers, radio hosts, and journalists have used Kickstarter to connect directly with their listeners and bring brand-new podcasts to life. From the hidden worlds uncovered by Roman Mars’ 99% Invisible to the stories of musical innovators profiled in Meet the Composer, this playlist features a few of our favorite Kickstarter-supported podcasts. Take a listen, discover a new show you love — then get planning and launch your own podcast project. Assembled by the team at Kickstarter.
Number Stations – Episode 64
A “mini radio show” telling stories through sounds, brought to life with the help of 233 backers.
Meredith Monk
A Peabody Award-winning podcast taking listeners inside the minds of today’s musical innovators, with three Kickstarter-supported seasons.
Inflatable Men
An architecture and design-focused podcast exploring the hidden forces shaping our world. Supported by 17,354 backers over two campaigns.
Busman’s Holiday #23
Over a thousand backers helped Peabody Award-winning producer Joe Richman create this podcast showcasing the extraordinary stories of everyday life.
The Superhero
Brought to life with the help of 600 backers, Radio Ambulante is a Spanish-language podcast sharing under-reported stories.
Lea in Trumpland: Alicia
From creator of The Moth, Lea Thau, Strangers was supported by 422 backers. Each episode features true stories about, well, strangers.
#121 Family Jam
Dubbed “the parenting show for everyone,” this podcast hosted by This American Life contributor Hillary Frank was supported by 336 backers.
Episode 496: Where The Planet Money T-Shirt Began
Supported by 20,242 backers, this series from NPR’s Planet Money criss-crosses the globe to tell the real story of how T-shirts get made.
Innocence, Innovation and Future Shock
Bringing lost interviews with cultural icons to life as a podcast and animation series, Blank on Blank was supported by 130 backers.
Episode 16: Elise Wei
Supported by 136 backers, Motherboard is a collection of conversations with, for, and about mothers working in technology.
Ants: Who’s in charge here?
This science podcast for curious kids (and adults!) was backed by 1,007 people, and explores things like space, animals, volcanoes, and farts.