The Big Listen

Hardcore Listening With Dan Carlin (Encore)

Who's more hardcore: Dan Carlin, for making Hardcore History? Or his listeners for absorbing three-hour-plus episodes? We also ask Andrea SilenziWhy Oh Why dating today is so hard and learn how podcasting makes Gretchen Rubin and her daughterHappier. Plus: Which stories pass muster with master storyteller Shannon Cason?

There are tens of thousands of podcasts out there. So how do you know what to listen to? On The Big Listen — THE broadcast about podcasts from WAMU and NPR — host Lauren Ober introduces you to podcasts you might not have ever heard of, and gives you the inside scoop on shows you already love. Through interviews, listener recommendations, show snippets and more,The Big Listen helps you curate your perfect playlist.