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Creative Independence: Kickstarted Podcasts

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Hundreds of independent producers, radio hosts, and journalists have used Kickstarter to connect directly with their listeners and bring brand-new podcasts to life. From the hidden worlds uncovered by Roman Mars’ 99% Invisible to the stories of musical innovators profiled in Meet the Composer, this playlist features a few of our favorite Kickstarter-supported podcasts. Take a listen, discover a new show you love — then get planning and launch your own podcast project. Assembled by the team at Kickstarter.

Why listen

Creative Independence: Kickstarted Podcasts is less a traditional show than a hand-picked sampler of ambitious, listener-backed audio. Each episode spotlights a different independent podcast, moving from design journalism and music profiles to personal stories, kids' science, and public-radio-style reporting. It is best for curious listeners who want a quick way to discover inventive shows that began with direct audience support.

Episodes

May 11, 2017
Number Stations – Episode 64

A “mini radio show” telling stories through sounds, brought to life with the help of 233 backers.

May 11, 2017
Meredith Monk

A Peabody Award-winning podcast taking listeners inside the minds of today s musical innovators, with three Kickstarter-supported seasons.

May 11, 2017
Inflatable Men

An architecture and design-focused podcast exploring the hidden forces shaping our world. Supported by 17,354 backers over two campaigns.

May 11, 2017
Busman’s Holiday #23

Over a thousand backers helped Peabody Award-winning producer Joe Richman create this podcast showcasing the extraordinary stories of everyday life.

May 11, 2017
The Superhero

Brought to life with the help of 600 backers, Radio Ambulante is a Spanish-language podcast sharing under-reported stories.

May 11, 2017
Lea in Trumpland: Alicia

From creator of The Moth, Lea Thau, Strangers was supported by 422 backers. Each episode features true stories about, well, strangers.

May 11, 2017Episode 121
Family Jam

Dubbed the parenting show for everyone, this podcast hosted by This American Life contributor Hillary Frank was supported by 336 backers.

May 11, 2017Episode 496
Where The Planet Money T-Shirt Began

Supported by 20,242 backers, this series from NPR s Planet Money criss-crosses the globe to tell the real story of how T-shirts get made.

May 11, 2017
Innocence, Innovation and Future Shock

Bringing lost interviews with cultural icons to life as a podcast and animation series, Blank on Blank was supported by 130 backers.

May 11, 2017Episode 16
Elise Wei

Supported by 136 backers, Motherboard is a collection of conversations with, for, and about mothers working in technology.

May 11, 2017
Ants: Who’s in charge here?

This science podcast for curious kids (and adults!) was backed by 1,007 people, and explores things like space, animals, volcanoes, and farts.

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Casual listening
Best for: commutes, housework, podcast discovery, short listening sessions
Tone: curious, eclectic, thoughtful, public-radio

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