Niche to Meet You

著者: Leslie Thompson
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  • Niche to Meet You is your new favorite narrative investigative storytelling podcast about little-known niche interests and hobbies. Through miniseries and single-episode stories, our infectious and sincere curiosity will take you into the world of each subculture, humanizing those involved and gleaning meaning for us on the outside. We feature important and relevant topics with a subtle touch, and tell stories that allow you to learn while challenging assumptions. Basically, this show is what would happen if Mr. Rogers met Revisionist History. Welcome in...it'll be so Niche to Meet You.
    Copyright 2024 Leslie Thompson
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Niche to Meet You is your new favorite narrative investigative storytelling podcast about little-known niche interests and hobbies. Through miniseries and single-episode stories, our infectious and sincere curiosity will take you into the world of each subculture, humanizing those involved and gleaning meaning for us on the outside. We feature important and relevant topics with a subtle touch, and tell stories that allow you to learn while challenging assumptions. Basically, this show is what would happen if Mr. Rogers met Revisionist History. Welcome in...it'll be so Niche to Meet You.
Copyright 2024 Leslie Thompson
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  • 🎅🏽 The Niche Before Christmas 🎅🏾
    2024/12/23

    Our favorite Santas read the famous poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas."

    • Email us! Who are you? What's your niche? What do you like about this show?
    • Find pictures from Leslie’s time with Santas here.
    • Looking to give a tax-deductible gift? Consider giving to this project. More information here.
    • TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Is there someone who should know about this project? Tell them. Seriously, just text them. Now!
    • Find us on Instagram, or join our email list.

    EPISODE NOTES:

    In this final offering of 2024, we give you the gift of several beloved voices from our Santa miniseries reading us the poem that started it all, A Visit from St. Nicholas (otherwise known as'Twas the Night Before Christmas) on its 201st anniversary. If you haven't listened to the miniseries yet, now is the time!

    Special thanks to WPLN Nashville Public Radio, for premiering this piece on your station!

    VOICES FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

    • Jerusalem Santa
    • Santa Shed
    • Santa Ben
    • Santa Jay
    • Malcolm Guite (UK)
    • Santa Lincoln
    • Santa True
    • Santa Robert (Norway)


    ABOUT NICHE TO MEET YOU:

    Niche to Meet You is an investigative storytelling podcast about the little-known niche interests. Our work has been featured on Nashville Public Radio, has been seen by millions through a recent viral instagram reel, and has been featured in the likes of The Guardian and the 1440 newsletters. It's like if Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Revisionist History teamed up for a Netflix special. We use miniseries and individual interviews to introduce listeners to folks involved with Warhammer 40,000, Rubik’s cube enthusiasts and competitors, armored combat champions, wild turkey conservationists, and more.

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    6 分
  • 🎅🏽 Professional Santas | Part 1: Jolly Old St. Nicholas
    2024/12/06
    The origins of the professional Santa.Email us with your favorite part of this episode or what it made you think about! TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Is there someone who should know about this project? Tell them. Seriously, just text them. Now!Find us on Instagram, or join our email list.Find pictures from Leslie’s time with Santas here.EPISODE NOTES:This first episode in the Professional Santa miniseries is about history: where Santa came from with historian Stephanie Fulbright, and when the culture of PORTRAYING him started with Santa Phil. We cover the viral poem that made him famous, the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade, and the Mount Rushmore of Professional Santas while hearing from actual Santa Portrayal Artists and Santa historians.SANTAS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:Jerusalem SantaSanta ShedSanta GeorgeSanta BenSanta PhilSanta TrueABOUT NICHE TO MEET YOU:Niche to Meet You is an investigative storytelling podcast about the little-known niche interests. Our work has been featured on Nashville Public Radio, has been seen by millions through a recent viral instagram reel, and has been featured in the likes of The Guardian and the 1440 newsletters. It's like if Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Revisionist History teamed up for a Netflix special. We use miniseries and individual interviews to introduce listeners to folks involved with Warhammer 40,000, Rubik’s cube enthusiasts and competitors, armored combat champions, wild turkey conservationists, and more. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SHOW HERE.SHOW CREDITS: Creator/Reporter/host: Leslie Thompson (IG: @leslieeilerthompson)Associate script producer: Chris...
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    34 分
  • 🎅🏽 Professional Santas | Part 2: Here Comes Santa Claus
    2024/12/06
    Meet the Santas behind the beard.Email us with your favorite part of this episode or what it made you think about! TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Is there someone who should know about this project? Tell them. Seriously, just text them. Now!Find us on Instagram, or join our email list.Find pictures from Leslie’s time with Santas here.EPISODE NOTES:In the second episode of our Professional Santa miniseries we meet the folks who portray Santa and learn what it takes to do the job. From meetups and conferences to spending thousands on uniform, these Santas take their jobs seriously. We talk to Shed and George, Black santas wth a mission to see representation in the niche, and meet Jerusalem’s only certified Santa Issa. Then, we shadow a Santa Donald on a gig to a school serving children with low vision.SANTAS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:Jerusalem SantaSanta ShedSanta GeorgeSanta BenSanta PhilSanta JaySanta StephenSanta Lincoln (Green Gloves)Santa HopSanta ChrisSanta TrueABOUT NICHE TO MEET YOU:Niche to Meet You is an investigative storytelling podcast about the little-known niche interests. Our work has been featured on Nashville Public Radio, has been seen by millions through a recent viral instagram reel, and has been featured in the likes of The Guardian and the 1440 newsletters. It's like if Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Revisionist History teamed up for a Netflix special. We use miniseries and individual interviews to introduce listeners to folks involved with Warhammer 40,000, Rubik’s cube enthusiasts and competitors, armored combat champions,
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    32 分

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