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there's some nice parks around me but not within walking distance unfortunately! i drove to one today and it was nice, couldn't tolerate the heat for too long though so i didn't stay for as long as i wanted to. not super into podcasts, but if you have any suggestions on what to listen to on a walk i'd try some out!
I listen to a bunch of different podcasts, here are some of my favourites:
Guys with Bryan Quinby - a podcast about different types of guys. This is basically required listening for Hexbears. Every episode, the hosts and the guest of that week choose a type of silly online guy and read funny posts and reviews.
Pew Pew Bang - a gaming podcast which is also a slumber party. Four women from games media chat about games and stuff. Immaculate vibes.
Overdue - a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. Every week they read one book and talk about it. Wide range of books and very nice hosts.
If Books Could Kill - also a podcast about books, but this one is specifically about bad books. Bad popular science books, bad books about relationships, bad political books. It's funny and informative.
All of these podcasts have good politics, which is a bonus.