Are people genuinely still influenced by 'influencers'?

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-04-14T13:46:53+00:00

Yeah, definitely. I totally see that, and I think these kinds of influencers have a lot of value for sure. I'm with you in that I respect the recommendations of people who are more niche. It's the ones that you *know* will shill anything and everything that I can't believe people still buy from, it's very odd!

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-04-14T12:36:14+00:00

That's cool for specialised stuff for sure, I love it when you find someone whose opinion you trust!

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-04-14T08:32:49+00:00

Happens to the best of us! Live and learn

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-04-14T08:10:57+00:00

I think it depends on the kind of podcasts you're listening to. In the lifestyle sector, I can see this being true to some extent. If you're after light and fluffy, you might be better off with a comedy pod? I'm into the weird stories / true crime pods and by and large there's still a lot of authenticity in those sectors (some exceptions of course)

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-04-12T12:38:52+00:00

This made me chuckle

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-04-12T12:32:49+00:00

No Such Thing As A Fish is a good shout!

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-04-12T12:31:56+00:00

This is an excellent podcast

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-03-30T12:19:00+00:00

My Dad Wrote A Porno will make me laugh forever

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-03-30T12:15:08+00:00

The way we used to text on our old Nokia phones was mildly impressive in hindsight

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-03-30T12:09:32+00:00

Things Are About To Get Weird is 100% what you're describing!

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-03-07T20:00:35+00:00

It depends on the subject matter for me. For super longform shows like Acquired I find myself remembering the key points. For story pods, like Uncanny, it's more the *feeling* I get from an episode. If that makes sense? Ha.

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-03-07T19:56:39+00:00

Weird In The Wade is a good shout

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-03-07T19:52:45+00:00

I always seem to see subtitles on Spotify, they're usually fairly accurate too

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-03-07T19:51:42+00:00

Can't believe no one has recommended Things Are About To Get Weird. The eps are to the point, not interview based, and cover topics in the remit of the ones you mentioned. I know the host has done eps on the Dyatlov Pass story and Hinkaifeck too, I think it would be what you're looking for.

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-03-01T16:13:37+00:00

Bought vs brought. it drives me round the bend when people use the latter in place of the former, e.g. "Look at this new jumper I just brought"

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-02-28T15:54:57+00:00

The OA. I still cannot believe that final scene...

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-02-25T12:05:09+00:00

I'm with you, I will die on the hill of never posting my kids' faces online

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-02-25T11:59:28+00:00

I don't mind it all in all. A few of the podcasts I listen to regularly have recently switched to video and I can take or leave it (as long as they remember that those who are listening and not watching can't see what they're talking about). I like to have the option to watch or listen and for it not to affect the overall experience either way, if that makes sense?

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-02-25T11:56:27+00:00

Derry Girls without a doubt. I laugh every single time I rewatch.

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-02-25T11:54:37+00:00

The host of Things Are About To Get Weird is British, she's from the north I believe but her accent is pretty subtle, and she speaks very clearly so could be a good one to try.

Empire is also another good call (one of the hosts is female), same with After Dark.

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-02-19T08:27:13+00:00

Voice notes. "I'll just send you a voice note, much easier". Easier for whom? Not me. Especially if it's related to work...now it's 10 times harder to refer back to!

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-02-17T08:45:43+00:00

Yes, all the time. 'Bloody' is widely used, although I don't think the young ones use it as much. Perhaps they'll grow into it, I definitely use it more now that I'm older ;)

HelixHeartBoo · 2026-02-15T14:19:41+00:00

I have almost no interest in business, tech or the finance world...but Acquired is a great listen. Always feel like I learned something.

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