31 Moments of Hark

Great podcast moments from 2021, selected by people who love podcasts.

Curated byHark Editors

30 CLIPS1 HR 50 MINS

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Brené Brown Shares Her Bumper Sticker Wisdom

This conversation between Dax Shepard, Tim Ferris and Brené Brown inspired me to write the song that would become my debut single.

Brené Brown Shares Her Bumper Sticker Wisdom

Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

5 MINS

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The Bostonian Who Couldn’t Swing a Boston Accent

Brilliant comic Rachel Dratch joins Conan’s show as he recounts the story of his failed attempts to nail one of her sketches on 'SNL.' I love these behind the scenes looks into the lives of comedians.

The Bostonian Who Couldn’t Swing a Boston Accent

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

3 MINS

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Annette Gordon-Reed on Learning About the “Heroes” of the Alamo

Historian Annette Gordon-Reed describes unlearning the version of Texas’ history she’s internalized her whole life. For me, this clip highlights the importance of understanding the complexity of our history.

Annette Gordon-Reed on Learning About the “Heroes” of the Alamo

The Road to Now

4 MINS

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George Clooney Is the Best at Pranks

There are certain podcasts that, as soon as they arrive in my feed, I have to listen to them straight away. And this year, Smartless has been one of those. This laugh-out-loud moment with George Clooney perfectly illustrates why.

SmartLess

4 MINS

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Paul Simon on Writing "The Boxer"

Malcolm Gladwell and Bruce Headlam interviewed Paul Simon for over nine hours for their new audiobook, Miracle and Wonder. Here, Simon describes how he wrote his iconic song, "The Boxer."

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

3 MINS

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Hanging with the Wu-Tang Clan

I loved hearing this story from Skiz Fernando, veteran hip-hop journalist and former indie label owner, about hanging (and getting high) in the studio with the Wu-Tang Clan in the 1990s on Dad Bod Rap Pod.

Dad Bod Rap Pod

2 MINS

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The M. Night Shyamalan Cameo We Can All Get Behind

I really enjoyed this conversation about M. Night Shymalan's habit of appearing in his own films—ah, when directors turn into actors.

The M. Night Shyamalan Cameo We Can All Get Behind

Duncan Trussell Family Hour

2 MINS

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The Inspiration Behind Rex Chapman’s Jersey Number

Former NBA player Rex Chapman has gained a following for his light-hearted tweets. On Knuckleheads, he shares the inspiration behind both his longtime jersey number and his Twitter avatar.

The Inspiration Behind Rex Chapman’s Jersey Number

Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles

2 MINS

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Paul McCartney’s Breath of Fresh Air

Terry Gross asks Paul McCartney about his time with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and transcendental meditation in the late ‘60s. I think it highlights Terry's great style and how much of a straight-shooter Paul can be.

Fresh Air

2 MINS

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The Adults Responsible for the Latest School Prank

After a TikTok trend goes viral, causing chaos at schools around the country, parents try and crack down on what they see as the next emergent series of pranks. Problem is, they actually help it spread.

The Adults Responsible for the Latest School Prank

Reply All

4 MINS

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The Beautiful Journey of a Whale’s Lethal Constipation

An oddly beautiful description of how Ambergris, or whale waste, and how it goes from whale to beach. (Fact: it used to be used as a substance to make perfume scent last longer.)

The Beautiful Journey of a Whale’s Lethal Constipation

Science Diction

4 MINS

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The Summer of The Score

In 1996 the Fugees released what would become their only album: The Score. Hanif Abdurraqib, who was twelve years old at the time, remembers it as the soundtrack of the summer.

The 11th

2 MINS

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Kago’s Weekend in Botswana

A look inside listeners' weekends around the world. In this clip, we meet Kago in Botswana as he prepares for his Friday.

VICE News Reports

1 MIN

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Malcolm Gladwell on How Ideas Spread Like Viruses

For my Moment of Hark, I’ve chosen this moment from an episode of my podcast, Clear + Vivid, where Malcolm Gladwell talks about parallels in how ideas and contagious infections spread through a population. It's still very timely.

Malcolm Gladwell on How Ideas Spread Like Viruses

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

4 MINS

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How to Go on Living

How do we keep ourselves alive in the face of adversity? How do we reawaken our lives after trauma? This episode is a conversation and a meditation on the resilience of the erotic self.

On Being with Krista Tippett

2 MINS

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The Late Singer Selena & Learning to Live with Imperfect Fathers

The up-from-poverty life and tragic death of singer Selena Quintanilla becomes a touchpoint for host Maria Garcia of the podcast Anything For Selena.

The Late Singer Selena & Learning to Live with Imperfect Fathers

Anything For Selena

4 MINS

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Seth Rogen Investigates: Why Is Paul Rudd Nice?

Paul Rudd is a nice guy. On the first episode of Seth Rogen’s new show, Storytime, he sets out to find out why Paul is so nice to his fans.

Seth Rogen Investigates: Why Is Paul Rudd Nice?

Storytime with Seth Rogen

5 MINS

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What Is Indigenous Spacetime?

Diné artist Nicole Neidhardt explores how Indigenous understandings of time can help reimagine the future.

Dene Talk

6 MINS

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The Pinball Boogie

I love country music, but I also love the grandiosity of this podcast. Tyler Mahan Coe's cold opens are deeply felt and researched, which allows the listener to enjoy going on tangents with him.

Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music

3 MINS

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Fast & Furious: The Question of Jeans

Vin Diesel's character Dom, from Fast & Furious, isn't held back by much...including tight jeans.

How Did This Get Made?

1 MIN

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Crossing the Road with Sophia the Crossing Guard

For an audio project for ‘Believer’ magazine, Bianca spent six months getting to know a New York City crossing guard named Sophia. Let’s meet her.

Crossing the Road with Sophia the Crossing Guard

Constellation Prize

2 MINS

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Why Jon Gruden is a Symptom of a Larger Problem

There's a notable disconnect in the NFL, a league whose players are majority black and brown, but which is primarily run by white guys. Former coach Jon Gruden, who recently resigned after racist emails came to light, is just the tip of the iceberg.

Why Jon Gruden is a Symptom of a Larger Problem

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

2 MINS

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Yoko Ono’s "Cut Piece," If You Were There

In 1964, Yoko Ono performed "Cut Piece" for audiences in Tokyo and later New York. In it, Ono gave the audience a pair of scissors and sat immobile and emotionless, as they cut away piece of her clothing. Lonely Palette brings us back to that moment.

Yoko Ono’s "Cut Piece," If You Were There

The Lonely Palette

5 MINS

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The Long Life of “Wouldn’t It Be Nice”

Host Krista Kurisaki examines the communities that “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” impacted, far after its initial release.

Pocket Symphony: A Beach Boys Podcast

3 MINS

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Alok: “I Don’t Think You’re Ready to Heal”

On The Man Enough Podcast, nonbinary activist Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs gender and pushes back on a question from one of the hosts.

Alok: “I Don’t Think You’re Ready to Heal”

The Man Enough Podcast

2 MINS

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Taking on the KKK

When Black jazz musician Daryl Davis meets a Klansman at a bar, his life takes a sudden turn. He ends up inspiring hundreds of people to leave white supremacist groups.

A Slight Change of Plans

2 MINS

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Haunted, Cursed, Possessed Objects

Greg and Dana Newkirk, creators of The Traveling Museum of the Paranormal and the Occult on the haunted, cursed, and possessed artifacts that they live with and the terrifying stories they tell.

Euphomet

4 MINS

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An Interview With a Can of Cola

From the genius podcast, Everything Is Alive, here's the beginning of an interview with a can of cola.

Everything is Alive

4 MINS

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Working to Unionize Strippers

Around the country, unionization efforts are extending to non-traditional sectors…like strip clubs. Stripper and activist AM Davies breaks down the problematic dynamics of the industry, and talks about her push to unionize strippers.

Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

4 MINS

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Midnight Burger

Midnight Burger is about a space-traveling, dimension-spanning diner. It appears wherever and whenever someone is in need of a really good cup of coffee. Here's a taste of the surprisingly profound audio fiction drama.

Midnight Burger

5 MINS

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Brené Brown Shares Her Bumper Sticker Wisdom

Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

The Bostonian Who Couldn’t Swing a Boston Accent

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Annette Gordon-Reed on Learning About the “Heroes” of the Alamo

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George Clooney Is the Best at Pranks

SmartLess

Paul Simon on Writing "The Boxer"

Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond

Hanging with the Wu-Tang Clan

Dad Bod Rap Pod

The M. Night Shyamalan Cameo We Can All Get Behind

Duncan Trussell Family Hour

The Inspiration Behind Rex Chapman’s Jersey Number

Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles

Paul McCartney’s Breath of Fresh Air

Fresh Air

The Adults Responsible for the Latest School Prank

Reply All

The Beautiful Journey of a Whale’s Lethal Constipation

Science Diction

The Summer of The Score

The 11th

Kago’s Weekend in Botswana

VICE News Reports

Malcolm Gladwell on How Ideas Spread Like Viruses

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

How to Go on Living

On Being with Krista Tippett

The Late Singer Selena & Learning to Live with Imperfect Fathers

Anything For Selena

Seth Rogen Investigates: Why Is Paul Rudd Nice?

Storytime with Seth Rogen

What Is Indigenous Spacetime?

Dene Talk

The Pinball Boogie

Cocaine & Rhinestones: The History of Country Music

Fast & Furious: The Question of Jeans

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Crossing the Road with Sophia the Crossing Guard

Constellation Prize

Why Jon Gruden is a Symptom of a Larger Problem

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

Yoko Ono’s "Cut Piece," If You Were There

The Lonely Palette

The Long Life of “Wouldn’t It Be Nice”

Pocket Symphony: A Beach Boys Podcast

Alok: “I Don’t Think You’re Ready to Heal”

The Man Enough Podcast

Taking on the KKK

A Slight Change of Plans

Haunted, Cursed, Possessed Objects

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An Interview With a Can of Cola

Everything is Alive

Working to Unionize Strippers

Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer

Midnight Burger

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