In this post I’d like to recommend several podcast episodes that I’ve recently enjoyed listening to, all on the topic of autumn. Some of them are related to culture and literature, others to the natural world. I’m sure you’ll be able to find something that will appeal to you and give you some inspiration for further listening and exploration.
BOOKS
Want true crime without all the grisly details? Try a ‘cozy mystery’
I love to read classic ghost and horror stories during autumn, but another popular genre that seems just perfect for the season are the “cozies”. What’s a cozy, you might wonder. Briefly, cozies are murder mysteries typically set in idyllic, small-town locales, featuring young female protagonists. While there’s a murder, there are no graphic, gruesome descriptions. Intrigued? Listen to this short explainer from the NPR’s Books programme. [Duration: 3 min.]
RADIO DRAMA
Speaking of cozies, this drama series might easily qualify. “Drawing inspiration from 1950s radio serials and ghost stories, Midnight Radio is a new limited-run audio drama which follows two women finding love through an unlikely correspondence about community, leaving your small hometown, our relationship to the past, what it means to be haunted, and what we leave behind when we die.” The series gives off a very autumnal vibe, and I can warmly recommend it!
COOKING
How about them apples? Fall into autumn with sweet and savory recipes
Nothing says autumn like apples – apples everywhere! OK, and pumpkins, but let’s stick to apples. If you feel like experimenting in the kitchen and trying out some new recipes, don’t miss this episode of WBUR’s Here and Now programme. You can find the actual recipes on the programme webpage. [Duration: 5 min.]
GARDENING
Gardeners’ Question Time: Autumn Advice
This is an autumn special from the BBC Radio 4’s celebrated gardening programme, Gardeners’ Question Time. It’s a recapitulation of the best autumn advice given to gardening enthusiasts over 75 years during which the beloved GQT has been on the air. [Duration: 25 min.]
HEALTH
How to cope with SAD or seasonal affective disorder
While autumn happens to be my favourite time of year, for many people it’s quite a nightmare as it can trigger a condition known as SAD – seasonal affective disorder. Listen to this episode of NPR’s Life Kit to help you recognise the symptoms and get tips on how to deal with the autumn blues. [Duration: 19 min.]
ENVIRONMENT
Climate change might make autumn leaves appear โ and disappear โ earlier
This 8-minute feature from the CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks programme briefly explains the effects of climate change on how trees process photosynthesis. Do you expect trees to lose leaves earlier or later in the year? There seem to be some unexpected changes! [Duration: 8 min.] Want more on the topic? Check out NPR’s When Autumn Leaves Start To Fall. [Duration: 10 min.]
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