Little Rhody Podcasts
Discover the most interesting podcasts with an Ocean State flair . By Kaitlyn Murray
Rhode Island is a fascinating place with more than its fair share of colorful characters and stories . So it ’ s no surprise that the state is awash in podcasts . We ’ ve rounded up some of our favorites , from episodes dedicated to the state ’ s quirkiest antics to monthly sex education updates to deep dives into American Girl doll fandom . Your ears are in for a real treat !
THE BARTHOLOMEWTOWN PODCAST Local singer-songwriter / media personality Bill Bartholomew discusses politics , news , music and more on a weekly basis . Listen at Spotify , Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts . RHODY CONNECTION : Bartholomew is based in Providence .
DOLLS OF OUR LIVES Join Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney as they explore the wild world of American Girl fandom and revisit the beloved book series based on the dolls . In each episode , the hosts use their knowledge as professional historians along with their finely tuned instincts as amateur pop critics to dive back into the ’ 90s . Listen at dollsofourlivespod . com , Spotify , Apple Podcasts and Stitcher . RHODY CONNECTION : Co-host Allison Horrocks lives in Lincoln and is a public historian .
Rags to Dishes podcasters Max Messier Richter ( left ) and Dan Cotter dish on R . I . dining .
Dolls of Our Lives podcasters Mary Mahoney ( left ) and Allison Horrocks . INSET BELOW : Their American Girl doppelgangers .
RAGS TO DISHES Max Messier Richter and Dan Cotter are former restaurant colleagues and friends who created Rags to Dishes in the middle of the pandemic to provide an inside look into what really happens in kitchens and dining rooms across the state . Listen at Apple Podcasts and Spotify . RHODY CONNECTION : Both hosts live in Rhode Island , and the podcast focuses on the state ’ s dining industry .
SEX ED DEBUNKED Mother-daughter duo Christine and Shannon Curley take on all the subjects you should have learned about in sex ed class . Each thirtyminute episode focuses on a different sexrelated myth by either drawing on their own experiences or bringing in an expert . Listen at Spotify , Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music . RHODY CONNECTIONS : Shannon grew up in North Kingstown , but now lives in Providence , while Christine lives in North Kingstown . Christine also teaches psychology at Rhode Island College .
WEIRD ISLAND A newer podcast that started in 2021 , Weird Island brings listeners some of the strangest stories about Rhode Island that they ’ ve likely never heard before . Host Sara Corben dives into the Ocean State ’ s unsolved mysteries , conspiracy theories , weird historical tales and even murders . Listen at weird-island . simple cast . com or Apple Podcasts . RHODY CONNECTION : Corben lives in Pawtucket .
WORKING IT OUT In every episode , comedian Mike Birbiglia chats with a different comedian or creator ( including big names like Michael J . Fox , Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore ). Together , they work through original , untested material as well as occasionally uncomfortable topics . Listen at birbigs . com , Spotify , Apple Podcasts , Google Podcasts or Stitcher . RHODY CONNECTION : Birbiglia ’ s production office ( along with his brother ) is in Providence . 🆁
PHOTOGRAPHY ( LEFT ) COURTESY OF ALLISON HORROCKS ; ( BOTTOM ) COURTESY OF RAGS TO DISHES .
22 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l MARCH 2023