Podcasts
Cultura Conscious
Museum educator, cultural organizer and podcaster Paula Santos discusses how museums and other cultural institutions intersect with and are informed by larger questions of race and equity in society.
Sidedoor
Host Lizzie Peabody ambles through a trove of interesting stories and connections to the Smithsonian. Variety and intrigue run through each topic. This podcast is one-of-a-kind thrills.
Museum Archipelago
Downright interesting. This podcast takes listeners to museum spaces around the world in the span of 15 minutes or less. This tiny pod packs quite a punch.
Hyperallergic
Hyperallergic bills its podcast as “A weekly collection of news, developments, and stirrings in the art world with host Hrag Vartanian, cofounder and editor-in-chief of Hyperallergic.” I think this pod is a prime source for news about the contemporary art scene.
The Modern Art Notes Podcast
This podcast digs deep into the modern and contemporary art world. Episodes bring informed critique and interpretation of works from a bounty of media. An intelligent podcast for discerning listeners. Certainly, worth a listen.
Imagine Otherwise
Simply this: A podcast that bridges art, activism, and academia to examine the meaning and presentation of collective freedom. Enough said.
The Object
Produced by the Minneapolis Institute of Art and hosted by Tim Gihring, Each episode focuses on one of objects in the museum’s collection and branches out into its connection to contemporary culture, ideas, and issues.
MoMa Magazine Podcast
Access stories and happenings from one of the world’s best museums. From books to film to objects d’art, the podcast covers a wide range of conversations. Stay in the know with the “Mo.”
The Humanity Archive
Provocative, honest discussion by Louisville native Jermaine Fowler around “untold and forgotten” Black history. History buffs and newbies will find much well-researched content, beauty and joy here. This podcast is fundamental listening for all who like their podcasts “real.” Check out more about Fowler and this podcast here.