Creative Independence: Kickstarted Podcasts

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

Number Stations – Episode 64

A “mini radio show” telling stories through sounds, brought to life with the help of 233 backers.

May 11, 2017 • 0:00

Meredith Monk

Meredith Monk

A Peabody Award-winning podcast taking listeners inside the minds of today’s musical innovators, with three Kickstarter-supported seasons.

May 11, 2017 • 0:00

Inflatable Men

Inflatable Men

An architecture and design-focused podcast exploring the hidden forces shaping our world. Supported by 17,354 backers over two campaigns.

May 11, 2017 • 0:00

Busman’s Holiday #23

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.

May 11, 2017 • 0:00

The Superhero

The Superhero

Brought to life with the help of 600 backers, Radio Ambulante is a Spanish-language podcast sharing under-reported stories.

May 11, 2017 • 0:00

Lea in Trumpland: Alicia

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.

May 11, 2017 • 0:00

#121 Family Jam

#121 Family Jam

Dubbed “the parenting show for everyone,” this podcast hosted by This American Life contributor Hillary Frank was supported by 336 backers.

May 11, 2017 • 0:00

Episode 496: Where The Planet Money T-Shirt Began

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.

May 11, 2017 • 0:00

Innocence, Innovation and Future Shock

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.

May 11, 2017 • 0:00

Episode 16: Elise Wei

Episode 16: Elise Wei

Supported by 136 backers, Motherboard is a collection of conversations with, for, and about mothers working in technology.

May 11, 2017 • 0:00

Ants: Who’s in charge here?

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.

May 11, 2017 • 0:00

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