Strangers (podcast)
| Strangers | |
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| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Lea Thau |
| Genre | Storytelling |
| Language | English |
| Updates | Current |
| Length | 30-60 minutes |
| Production | |
| Production | Lea Thau, Paul Dreux Smith |
| Publication | |
| Original release | January 12, 2012 |
| Provider | KCRW, Radiotopia |
Strangers is a podcast hosted by Danish-born[1] producer Lea Thau.[2] Initially part of KCRW's Independent Producer project, Strangers became a founding member of PRX's Radiotopia podcasting collective in 2014.[3] Thau announced in November 2017 that Strangers would be leaving the Radiotopia collective.[4]
History
After a decade as executive and creative director for the storytelling organization
KPCC listeners rated it their favorite podcast in 2015.[12]
Episodes
In 2014 Thau created the
Iranian Jewish immigrant to the U.S about femininity, religion, and her family's harrowing experience in crossing borders.[16]
Awards
In 2015 Strangers won
KPCC's Public Radio Bracket Madness, beating stalwarts Radiolab, This American Life and Invisibilia for best podcast of the year.[17]
References
- ^ Duran, Harry (November 23, 2015). "Lea Thau Interview". Podcast Junkies. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ Misfeldt, Mai (August 16, 2017). "Historier på scenen og i æteren". Kristeligt Dagblad (in Danish). Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ a b "Lea Thau, Creator and Host of Strangers, episode #87 of The Wolf Den on Earwolf". The Wolf Den. Earwolf. September 3, 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ ""Strangers" Leaving Radiotopia". Podcast Problems. 22 November 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ Miller, Kerri (May 16, 2016). "Lea Thau on learning to let down her guard". Retrieved 18 August 2017.
Lea Thau ... started "The Moth Radio Hour," and she currently hosts the podcast "Strangers."
- ^ "Lea Thau on Earwolf". www.earwolf.com. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ "Successful Podcasting". Retrieved 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Strangers". PLayer FM. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- GOOD Magazine. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
- ISSN 1091-2339.
- ^ Duelund, Theis (November 18, 2014). "15 Podcasts to Add to Your Permanent Playlist". Los Angeles. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
- Southern California Public Radio. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
- ^ Eckel, Sara (17 February 2015). "A Woman Faces the Men Who Rejected Her -- and Makes a Surprising Discovery". Huffington Post. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ Haglund, David; Onion, Rebecca (14 December 2014). "The 25 Best Podcast Episodes Ever". Slate. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
- ^ Leasca, Stacey (30 May 2017). "A Podcaster Reveals A New Side Of Trump Supporters In America". GOOD Magazine. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ Funch, Anne (18 June 2017). "Hun vil finde det bløde punkt, også hos en seriemorder". Berlingske (in Danish). Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ Roe, Mike (7 April 2015). "'Strangers' wins the 2015 KPCC Public Radio Bracket Madness!". Southern California Public Radio. Retrieved 16 August 2017.