Top Oral History Podcasts

Home of Metal presents 'At The Mermaid'. The Mermaid was a large, dilapidated pub in Sparkhill, a working-class neighbourhood three miles south of Birmingham city centre. The laid-back landlords welcomed teenage punks, hippies and rockers to play weirdo music in the upstairs room, charging very little money for very bad cider. The Mermaid became a hub of DIY music scene in the 1980s, with £1 gigs, punk all-dayers, 'zine and tape swapping. It was also a site of political education for many, and hunt saboteurs gathered at the Mermaid before taking direct action.

In creating this podcast, we interviewed people who were part of the Mermaid scene, featuring contributions from Justin Broadrick (Napalm Death, Godflesh, Final), Nicholas Bullen (Napalm Death), Stig C Miller (Amebix), Steve Charlesworth (Heresy), Steve Watson (Cerebral Fix), Mark Freeth (Ausgang) and more musicians and fans who made the Mermaid a vital place for underground music.

Music heritage is all about the stories we tell around these little scenes, shining a torch on underground histories that could otherwise be forgotten in a haze of scrumpy and mushrooms.

Created by Home of Metal, presented by Sarah Lafford, produced by Alice Rosenthal.

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My radical activist mother Kahentinetha Horn tells me stories of her very long adventurous life, always with the sense of humour that carried herthrough.

Stimulating dialogues with friends, family and anyone else who has something to say. Serious and not so serious topics but definitely not taking ourselves too seriously. Check wordhunters.com/blog for show notes and links.

Metropolis Rising is a podcast that celebrates the power of personal stories and the fascinating ways they intersect with society and culture. As your host, I invite you to join me in exploring the diverse experiences and perspectives that shape our world.

Each episode features engaging conversations with individuals from all walks of life—from artists and activists to everyday heroes with extraordinary tales to tell. We delve into their journeys, uncovering the moments that have defined them and the insights they've gained along the way.

Whether it's a story of resilience, creativity, or simply navigating the complexities of life, Metropolis Rising offers a platform for authentic and inspiring narratives. Our goal is to foster a sense of connection and understanding, reminding us that every voice has value and every story deserves to be heard.

Tune in to discover the rich tapestry of human experience. Together, we can appreciate the beauty and complexity of our shared journey.

The How to End a Pandemic project is a Georgetown University initiative to systematically collect oral histories and insights from people who work in epidemics about how to end epidemics. Our guests come from media, politics, medicine, humanities, the social sciences, public policy, and business to help us answer the question “how can we end pandemics in ways that are smarter, faster, more equitable, and more humane?”

This podcast delves into the thousands of Irish life stories in the archive of the Irish Oral History and Folklore Group known as Cuimhneamh an Chláir or Clare Memories. We’re based in Co. Clare in the West of Ireland. The oral histories we’ve gathered reveal ordinary lives and extraordinary stories. The podcast will introduce you to the people and experiences that make the West of Ireland what it is.