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Eric McQuade

Eric McQuade is a co-founder and the director of audio development at The Timbre. He has written for The Atlantic and was previously the senior fiction editor at The Pinch.

Latest Posts From Eric

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Entertainment
Dec 19, 2016

The Best Podcast Episodes of 2016

In 2016, podcasts were more in demand than ever.

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Entertainment
Apr 29, 2016

7 Beer Podcasts That'll Make You an Expert... and Thirsty

Beer, like coffee, the Lower East Side, and condiments, elevated its lowbrow status years ago.

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Entertainment
Apr 20, 2016

8 History Podcasts That'll Make You Smarter

We know, we know.

RadioLab
Entertainment
Apr 7, 2016

The 11 Best 'Radiolab' Episodes

Radiolab came in like a one-two punch with This American Life, popularizing the podcast world with science-minded stories.

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Entertainment
Mar 24, 2016

After 'Serial,' Try These 7 Other Podcasts

Serial, Ira Glass & Sarah Koenig's investigative podcast, awoke the general public's love for audio storytelling.

The Best Political Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
Entertainment
Mar 1, 2016

The Best Political Podcasts to Listen to Right Now

Every four years, election season arrives to dust Americans with campaign attack ads, doomsday op-eds, and enough political memes to choke a donkey (or an elephant).

11 Podcasts That Real Talk About Sex
Entertainment
Feb 8, 2016

11 Podcasts That Real Talk About Sex

Like the characters on Friends, only without the irritating dancing they do in the opening credits, podcasts will be there for you.

A Podcast for Every Activity in Your Life
Entertainment
Jan 27, 2016

A Podcast for Every Activity in Your Life

For when you're scrambling over breakfast and coffee: Internet Explorer

7 Must-Listen Podcasts About Football
Entertainment
Jan 22, 2016

7 Must-Listen Podcasts About Football

Unless your team makes it all the way, Super Bowl Sunday serves only to sate your desire to wear sweatpants in public and let cheap beer flow like wine, an annual celebration of crockpots and advertising.

13 Brilliant 'This American Life' Episodes You Can Hear Right Now
Entertainment
Jan 9, 2016

13 Brilliant 'This American Life' Episodes You Can Hear Right Now

During its 20-year run, Ira Glass' This American Life has earned many broadcasting awards, boosted countless careers, and spawned at least one hit podcast (Serial).

The 15 Most Essential Podcasts of 2015
Entertainment
Dec 29, 2015

The 15 Most Essential Podcasts of 2015

2015 was the year podcasts went mainstream.