Martello’s Summer Podcast Guide

Summer is officially in full swing, and it’s been a busy one here at Martello. Everyone has been working hard preparing for all of the exciting things that are coming up in the next couple of months, which means this long weekend will be a welcome break. Whether embarking on a road trip, spending time at the lake, or relaxing in town, one thing is certain – many Martellians will be catching up on their favourite podcasts! If you’re looking for something to unwind to this weekend, give one of them a listen:

Name: Doug Bellinger, Chief Technology Officer
Go-To Summer Podcast #1: Revisionist History
I love it because: Odd perspectives on interesting things.
Go-To Summer Podcast #2: CBC’s This is That
I love it because: Funny “Fake News” to distract you from the real fake news.

Name: Emmanuelle Ruelle, Software Designer
Go-To Summer Podcast: Oh No Ross and Carrie
I love it because: Oh No Ross and Carrie is a show where the hosts do not just report on spirituality, fringe science and the paranormal (from a scientific, evidence-based standpoint), but show up so we do not have to. This show will debunk claims in a very entertaining way. You always learn something new in a very interesting way.

Name: Antoine Roux, Technical Director
Go-To Summer Podcast: Affaires Sensibles
I love it because: You learn a lot about recent history, from historical events like the fall of Salvador Allende to key moments like when the Deep Blue AI beat Garry Kasparov at chess. (note: this is in French)

Name: Alok Swamy, Software Developer
Go-To Summer Podcast: Hello Internet
I love it because: It’s hosted by two educators/entertainers that discuss a variety of issues (from world news to Starbucks hot stoppers) from wildly different angles.

Name: Sara Purdon, Marketing Specialist
Go-To Summer Podcast: S-Town Podcast
I love it because: This is a seven-part podcast that introduces you to John B. McLemore, a brilliant, madman horologist living in southern Alabama. With a null of a plot twist, this thoughtful piece of investigative journalism tries to examine an unsolved murder but ends up uncovering the complexity behind its central character in a beautiful and heartbreaking story.

Name: Salina Tran, Junior Marketing Specialist
Go-To Summer Podcast: HBR IdeaCast
I love it because: I enjoy listening to leading thinkers in business and management as I know I will always learn something new.

Name: Ben Tucker, Sales Coordinator
Go-To Summer Podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience
I love it because: Great interviewer and a very wide variety of guests on the show.

Name: Maria Sukey, Marketing Intern
Go-To Summer Podcast: Sandra
I love it because: It’s a dramatic comedy starring Kristen Wiig, Alia Shawkat, and Ethan Hawke that centers on an Alexa/Siri-type product called Sandra that is voiced by real people. It’s a neat concept and with a great storyline that hooked me in on the first episode!