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]]>We caught up with the hosts of the show to learn more about this concept, the inspiration behind the podcast and where new listeners should start to order the disorder…
Who are you and what is your podcast about?
BOTH: We are London-based American Middle East expert Jason Pack and DC-based former British Ambassador Alexandra Hall Hall. Jason is the inventor of the ‘Global Enduring Disorder’ paradigm: the concept behind the Disorder podcast.
On the Disorder podcast, we speak to political journalists and historians such as Anne Applebaum, Jonathan Powell, Tom Malinowski and many more, and we seek to learn from their experiences to – as the tagline suggests – ‘Order the Disorder’. The podcast has covered topics like climate change, Neo-Populism, and unregulated cyberspace, analysing how they feed into our era of Disorder.
Jason Park, co-host of the Disorder podcast
Why did you start the podcast?
JASON: Firstly, I feel that many of the world’s top table issues are interlinked, but are usually presented as if they were discrete. Issues about the Arab Spring are covered separately from issues about regulating AI. The climate change dossier and the tax evasion dossier are written about like they are not connected. But in reality these issues are all part and parcel of the coordination failures that underlie the Enduring Disorder. Secondly, I noticed that a lot of journalism, think tank reports, and other podcasts are really all about the problems. They diagnose them and tell funny stories about them. I wanted to create a show that was engaging and told real people’s stories, but also proposed solutions. That is why I made the Disorder Show and created our unique ‘Ordering the Disorder’ segment.
ALEX: Partly, I wanted to learn a new skill set. It keeps me on my toes. It forces me to think through my biases and prejudices; be challenged by different viewpoints. I enjoy debating with Jason. It’s helped me find my voice, in this mad, mad, mad, mad world.
Alexandra Hall Hall, co-host of the Disorder podcast
What have you learned from doing the show, so far?
ALEX: It has helped restore my confidence in mankind, to hear so many guests on the show – some of whom have been in the most difficult situations – retain hope, confidence, and determination to fight to make this a better world. The best recent example is Jason’s interview with Evgenia Kara Murza, the wife of Vladimir Kara-Murza, the Russian opposition politician who is serving a 25 year jail sentence on completely trumped up charges, for daring to criticise Putin. She was powerfully, righteously, angry – and hearing her made me want to fight her cause as well.
The Americans on the show tend to be more confident and forward looking than the British. I don’t know if their confidence is justified, but they retain a faith in the power of America to do good in the world. Britain, post-Brexit, seems to be both in denial and in a complete funk.
If you had to describe your show only using other podcasts, what would they be?
BOTH: We aspire for the humour and unified focus of Remainiacs, the moral clarity of Sam Harris’s Making Sense, and the production value and editing of Doomsday Watch and Power Corrupts.
If someone’s new to your show, which episode should they start with?
BOTH: We are a narrative program based on the Enduring Disorder concept, so I think you should start all the way at the beginning with Episode 1 to get a hold on what we are about. Other episodes that really set the stage are: ‘Ep3. The Rise of the Neo-Populists’; ‘Ep6. NATO: A Model for Ordering the Disorder?’; ‘Ep11. The Psychology of Chaos’ and episode 17 is good because it looks back at the first year of the show.
Lastly, what’s your favourite podcast?
JASON: My three favourite pods no longer exist: Remainiacs, Doomsday Watch, and Power Corrupts. And I’m sorry, but Oh God What Now?, and This is Not a Drill, while very good, are just not at the same level.
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]]>Today we’re profiling a history podcast that has been educating and entertaining listeners about the history of Africa for more than two years. It’s A Continent challenges the common misconception that Africa is a country, whilst appreciating the identity of each nation. Hosts Chinny and Astrid explore key historical moments that have shaped the continent, in an easily digestible, satirical (and shady) format.
We recommended the show as one of our favourite podcasts for women’s history, but since then Chinny and Astrid have been continuing to unearth lost stories from Africa – and even written a book based on the show! We caught up with them to find out a bit more…
What was the first podcast you ever listened to?
AM: Serial season 1-3, the disappearance and murder of Hae Min Lee.
CU: I used to listen to Radio 4 Comedy on my iPod nano.
Why did you decide to start podcasting in the first place?
BOTH: We’ve always wanted a creative outlet, and podcasting provides the freedom to be creative and also learn alongside our listeners. Forming our listening community is really important to us.
Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?
BOTH: We like the way Redhanded toe the line with serious issues, and this is a similar approach we take when we are dealing with tough topics. Swindled is another podcast that takes in depth research and shares sometimes shocking stories with their audience.
How much research do you do for your episodes?
BOTH: We like entering research wormholes, there are some topics that are easier to research than others. The British Library, JSTOR and online libraries are valuable resources that we use to form the basis of our stories. In some instances, a documentary or two, or even an autobiography provides valuable insight.
What’s the most interesting historical fact you have learnt from making the podcast?
AM: Being able to recognise people that haven’t been called out in history, for example Albert Luthuli being the first African to win a Nobel Peace Prize, yet he’s not part of the conventional narrative. Wangari Maathai a Kenyan activist and environmentalist, whose story remains little told.
CU: Agreed, also understanding the way the world works, especially when it comes to instability and conflict because of the way African borders have been drawn up. This is the reason we continue seeing issues in Cameroon, Sudan and Somalia.
Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?
AM: There’s no specific place to start, each episode is self-contained. Start with a country, theme or person that piques your interest.
CU: If I had to choose I’d probably go for Thomas Sankara, or the CFA Franc.
Tell us how the It’s A Continent book came about!
BOTH: We’d been podcasting for about eight months or so, then out of the blue, a publisher reached out to us about turning the podcast into a book. We jumped at the opportunity as it meant we’d be able to share African history to a much wider audience.
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
BOTH: You can check out our socials and website to see what we’re up to! @itsacontinent on Twitter, @itsacontinentpod on Instagram and www.itsacontinent.com. Also, our paperback will be out this year, so watch this space for more details.
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]]>Who are you and what…
My name is Saadia Khan. I am the producer and host of Immigrantly. I am also an immigrant, intersectional feminist, social entrepreneur, and human rights activist. I have worked with UN Women and other UN entities as part of my work at a small civil society organization focused on women’s rights. My own experiences as an immigrant and a human rights activist explore intersectionality between different cultures, racial and ethnic backgrounds form the basis of a lot of discussions. I also write for publications including Medium and the GlobalPost.
The Immigrantly podcast is an independent, minority, immigrant, women-led, weekly podcast. It aims to deconstruct stereotypical narratives of immigrants, their second-generation kids, people of color, and change-makers, through cross-cultural and nuanced conversations. Each episode brings a fresh perspective on the issues we address through dialogue full of rich nuances. Our listeners express appreciation for our work in challenging narratives and rehumanizing people through shared human experiences. Immigrantly uses a combination of storytelling and interviews to provide engaging, immersive content.
Why did you decide to start podcasting?
After 2016 elections, I was frustrated with the constant dehumanization of minorities in America. Being an immigrant was not part of my consciousness prior to the elections but after 2016, my immigrant identity became a marker of otherness. Hence I decided to create a platform for honest and raw conversations around racial identity, class and culture in America and across the globe.
What was the first podcast you ever listened to?
Serial – like many people I’m sure!
Which podcasts do you take inspiration from?
My favorite podcast is Code Switch. I admire Shereen’s ability to examine complex issues with humor and humanity, whether discussing race, identity, or culture or dissecting the origins of a song, piece by piece. Shereen said the best career advice she received was “When you see a herd of reporters chasing the same story, run in the opposite direction.” That is precisely what Immigrantly seeks to do–amplify “hidden” stories that share the lived experiences, perspectives, and humanity of people of color and immigrants.
Who’s your dream guest for the podcast?
I’d love to speak to Riz Ahmed. He’s done so much: actor, rapper, musician, and activist.
Which episode would you say is the perfect introduction to your podcast?
“Decolonizing Yoga” released on Oct 27th, 2020. Susanna Barkataki, who is the creator of the Honor (don’t appropriate) Yoga Summit, talks about building awareness, equity, and diversity within the yoga community.
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt so far as a podcaster?
Be authentic. If you try to emulate others, people can see right through it.
Where can the Pod Bible readers find out more about you?
You can find out more on our website, immigrantlypod.com and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
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