Radiotopia Plus

This month on Plus, we reveal the answer to Phoebe Judge’s two truths and a lie, and then we ask you: what do you want to hear? Take our survey now to let us know, at radiotopia.fm/plussurvey.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Month, we asked the Radiotopia producers to tell us about educators who had an impact on their lives. Join us in the Radiotopia Citizens Facebook Group or tweet at us @radiotopia to guess this month’s two truths and a lie!

Most of us are cooped up inside right now, doing the social distancing thing. If you’re turning to the TV for a distraction, then we’ve got the episode for you… This month we asked producers: what’s the best thing on TV right now? Here are the shows the producers recommended, along with streaming services you can find them on in the United States: Unbelievable (Netflix) The Great Pottery Throw Down (BBC Two) Watchmen (HBO GO) High Maintenance (Hulu) Power (Starz) Snowfall (Hulu) Clone Wars (Disney+) The Good Place (Netflix) Little America (Apple TV+) Euphoria (HBO GO) Couples Therapy (Showtime) Late Night with Stephen Colbert (CBS All Access) Perry Mason (CBS All Access) Toast of London (Netflix) Cheer (Netflix) Succession (HBO GO) Terrace House (Netflix)

In this episode, we welcome Over the Road to the network by having the Radiotopians answer the question: what song would be at the top of your perfect road trip playlist?

In this episode, we share a super secret preview of THREE big projects Radiotopia has cooking for early 2020 and beyond. A couple quick reminders: Head to radiotopia.fm to donate to our annual fundraiser. Then, call our hotline with your burning questions for the Radiotopia producers, at 781-384-5757. Thanks for your support, and happy listening!

We’re opening up a phone line for you to leave your burning questions for the Radiotopians, which may get answered on a future episode of Plus. First, head to radiotopia.fm to donate to our annual fundraiser. Then, give us a call at 781-384-5757. Thanks for your support!

This month, we’re leaning into the reflective nature of the fall, and we’ve asked the Radiotopia producers to tell us about their very first memories. In this episode, you’ll hear: Ian Chillag of Everything is Alive; Nikki Silva of The Kitchen Sisters Present; Joe Richman of Radio Diaries; Helen Zaltzman of The Allusionist; Benjamen Walker of Benjamen Walker’s Theory of Everything; Phoebe Judge and Lauren Spohrer of Criminal and This is Love; Roman Mars of 99% Invisible and What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law; Davia Nelson of The Kitchen Sisters Present; Merk Nguyen and Nyge Turner of Adult ISH; Manoush Zomorodi of ZigZag; and Dave Nadelberg of The Mortified Podcast. And, don’t forget to grab yourself a Radiotopia hoodie or camping mug from our merch store!

In honor of back-to-school season, we asked the Radiotopia producers: what’s one thing you’ve always wanted to learn or do, but haven’t done yet? In this episode, you’ll hear: Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva of The Kitchen Sisters Present; Roman Mars of 99% Invisible and What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law; Neil Katcher and Dave Nadelberg of The Mortified Podcast; Merk Nguyen and Nyge Turner of Adult ISH; Jonathan Mitchell of The Truth; Joe Richman of Radio Diaries; Helen Zaltzman of The Allusionist; Ian Chillag of Everything is Alive; Nate DiMeo of The Memory Palace; and Manoush Zomorodi and Jen Poyant of ZigZag. And, don’t forget to grab yourself some Radiotopia merch from our merch store!

This month, we’re welcoming our brand-new show Adult ISH to the network by diving into the Radiotopia producers’ childhood dream jobs — everything from a firefighter to a singer to a line cook. In this episode, you’ll hear: Merk Nguyen, Nyge Turner, Hrishikesh Hirway, Helen Zaltzman, Benjamen Walker, Jen Poyant, Manoush Zomorodi, Ian Chillag, Jonathan Mitchell, Phoebe Judge, Nate DiMeo, Dave Nadelberg and Davia Nelson. Go take a listen to Adult ISH, and then head over to the Radiotopia Citizens Facebook Group to tell us what you think of the show! And finally, we want to remind you all that we have Radiotopia merch for sale! Grab a T-shirt, camping mug, water bottle or a perfect beach tote.

This month, we’re taking some time to appreciate our furry — or scaly, or… slimy — friends, the animals that we bring into our homes. Spoiler alert: some great pet names in here. In this episode, you’ll hear: Manoush Zomorodi, Jen Poyant, Nikki Silva, Roman Mars, Neil Katcher, Dave Nadelberg, Jonathan Mitchell, Phoebe Judge, Lauren Spohrer, Joe Richman, Nate DiMeo, Helen Zaltzman and Ian Chillag. We want to see your pets! Share your furry friends in the Radiotopia Citizens Facebook Group. And finally, we want to remind you all that we have Radiotopia merch for sale! Grab a T-shirt, camping mug, water bottle or a perfect beach tote.

Hello Citizens! It’s almost summer vacation season (at least in North America) so for this month’s Plus we asked producers something that might help YOU plan a few summer getaways. In this episode, you’ll hear: Ian Chillag, Roman Mars, Helen Zaltzman, Nikki Silva, Dave Nadelberg, Manoush Zomorodi, Jen Poyant, Joe Richman, Davia Nelson, Phoebe Judge and Lauren Spohrer. We’ve paired all of the recommendations with episodes over on the blog. Lastly: We wanted to remind you…we have Radiotopia merch for sale! Grab a t-shirt and wear it on one of your summer getaways. Or, grab a camping mug and bring it to the campfire. Podcasts, coffee, the great outdoors. What could be better?

It finally feels like spring in Boston, so we asked the Radiotopians about their favorite outdoor activities. In this episode you’ll hear: Benjamen Walker, Nikki Silva, Davia Nelson, Ian Chillag, Roman Mars, Helen Zaltzman, Jonathan Mitchell, Nate DiMeo, Manoush Zomorodi, Dave Nadelberg and Joe Richman. Want a Radiotopia sticker? Post a picture of your bike in the Radiotopia Citizens Facebook Group or share a pic of you enjoying the outdoors and we’ll send you one!

This month, we asked the Radiotopians about their guilty pleasures — the things they secretly enjoy but would rather not tell anyone about (except for all of you, of course). In this episode you’ll hear: Joe Richman, Manoush Zomorodi, Jen Poyant, Jonathan Mitchell, Phoebe Judge, Lauren Spohrer, Roman Mars, Neil Katcher, Dave Nadelberg, Benjamen Walker, Helen Zaltzman, Ian Chillag and Nate DiMeo. Now, it’s your turn. Head over to the Radiotopia Citizens Facebook Group and let’s talk about guilty pleasures. No shame! Only love.

It’s our fifth birthday, Citizens and we’re excited to celebrate with all of you. Birthday donuts, anyone? This month, we asked the Radiotopians about what they would do for their dream birthday celebrations. You’ll hear: Nate DiMeo, Nikki Silva, Ian Chillag, Helen Zaltzman, Benjamen Walker, Davia Nelson, Joe Richman, Phoebe Judge, Lauren Spohrer, Jonathan Mitchell, Roman Mars, and Jen Poyant. Citizens, we have to know…what is the perfect Radiotopia birthday cake (or donut) flavor? Head over to the Radiotopia Citizens Facebook Group and let us know or share your favorite Radiotopia story or memory. #RadiotopiaTurns5 on Twitter. Cheers!

We know it’s almost February, but happy New Year, Citizens! In our first Radiotopia Plus episode of 2019, you’ll hear: Helen Zaltzman, Benjamen Walker, Dave Nadelberg, Phoebe Judge, Lauren Spohrer, Ian Chillag, Jen Poyant, Nate DiMeo, Jonathan Mitchell, Davia Nelson, Roman Mars, Manoush Zomorodi, and Joe Richman. Citizens, we want to hear about your New Year’s resolutions! Head over to the Radiotopia Citizens Facebook Group and tell us about them.

In honor of our theme for this year’s fundraiser, “Hear the World Differently” for our final Plus of the year, we asked the Radiotopians about some of their favorite audio moments of 2018, and are sharing them here with you. You’ll hear clips from: Radio Diaries, 99% Invisible, The Memory Palace, Ear Hustle, Everything is Alive, Benjamen Walker’s Theory of Everything, This Is Love, The Allusionist, and a special favorite sound from EP Julie Shapiro. Citizens, we want to hear about your favorite audio of 2018! Head over to the Radiotopia Citizens Facebook Group and tell us about it. Happy listening and a happy new year!

Happy Halloween, Citizens! In this episode of Plus, you’ll hear: Nate DiMeo, Helen Zaltzman, Joe Richman, Phoebe Judge, Davia Nelson, and Neil Katcher. Citizens, we want to hear about your favorite Halloween memories and/or costumes! Head over to the Radiotopia Citizens Facebook Group and tell us (or show us!) about them.

Magic? Playing video games with your feet? Podcasting? The Radiotopians tell us about their hidden and/or useless talents. In this episode of Plus, you’ll hear: Phoebe Judge, Dave Nadelberg, Andy Zaltzman, Nikki Silva, Davia Nelson, Nick van der Kolk, Benjamen Walker, Lauren Spohrer, Roman Mars, Helen Zaltzman, Hrishikesh Hirway, Joe Richman, and Neil Katcher. Citizens, we want to hear about your useless and/or charming talents. Head over to the Radiotopia Citizens Facebook Group and tell us all about them.

The Radiotopians tell us about where they find creative inspiration. In this episode of Plus, you’ll hear: Roman Mars, Helen Zaltzman, Hrishikesh Hirway, Dave Nadelberg, Davia Nelson, Nikki Silva, Benjamen Walker, Andy Zaltzman, Phoebe Judge, Lauren Spohrer and Joe Richman. Citizens, we want to hear about where you find creative inspiration. Head over to the Radiotopia Citizens Facebook Group and tell us about the places you go, or the activities you turn to in order to be inspired. ——— We’re nearing the end of Escape to Radiotopia, a summer-long celebration and launch of three new shows: ZigZag (start with episode 1!), Everything is Alive and the Showcase series, The Great God of Depression. If you like what you hear, help us get the word out about them, won’t you?

In this episode of Plus, you’ll hear: Andy Zaltzman, Joe Richman, Phoebe Judge, Lauren Spohrer, Neil Katcher, Dave Nadelberg, Helen Zaltzman, Roman Mars, Nikki Silva, Nick van der Kolk, Hrishikesh Hirway and Benjamen Walker. Thanks for listening, Citizens! P.S. Have you checked out our new shows, ZigZag (start with episode 1!) and Everything is Alive? We want to hear what you think! Tweet @radiotopia and let us know. Escape to Radiotopia and check out all we have in store for you this summer.