Best Narrative Soundscape Podcasts (2025)

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The Rambling Traveler Ep. 2 - Ra Bujela 19:49

4d ago19:49

19:49

Welcome to our new series called "The Rambling Traveler"! My name is Sam, and I've spent a good portion of the past year traveling around on my own. In this series, you will hear my ramble on about all the places I've visited. Suited perfectly for sleep, these stories will keep you interested enough that you will listen, but my constant tangents, r…

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Vera Chow: Weaving Culture, Craft, and Character into Every Stitch - 5 X 10 33:38

5d ago33:38

33:38

Vera Chow is a Hong Kong-raised, NYC/LA-based Film and TV Costume Designer best known for her work on AMC’s The Walking Dead and Netflix’s The Brothers Sun, starring Michelle Yeoh. With nearly 20 years of global experience, her dynamic portfolio spans period dramas, sci-fi, arthouse, and large-scale epics, including recent critically acclaimed proj…

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Anthony Basco: Turning Heat into Hope - 5 X 9 27:23

11d ago27:23

27:23

Anthony Basco is the founder of Boss Coast LLC, a bold brand born from resilience, redemption, and a powerful personal journey. After serving nearly a decade in prison, Anthony transformed a simple recipe into a mission-driven business that now reaches shelves across North America. Through his work as a speaker and mentor, he uses his story to insp…

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Control ALT Create 21:59

16d ago21:59

21:59

Welcome to the origin story of Control-ALT-Create. In this foundational episode, Glenn Ostlund introduces the philosophy behind the podcast’s name—and its deeper purpose. Drawing from personal reflection, neuroscience, and metaphor, Why We Don’t Delete Anything reframes the familiar keyboard shortcut as a model for conscious transformation. Here, C…

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The Brain as a Filter 21:59

17d ago21:59

21:59

What if your brain isn’t a factory churning out consciousness, but a filter shaping what you can see, feel, and be? In this episode, Glenn Ostlund, therapist, folklorist, and podcaster, explores one of the oldest questions in both science and myth: Is reality something we build from scratch, or something our minds selectively reveal? Drawing from n…

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What If Waste Isn’t Waste? 21:59

17d ago21:59

21:59

What if nothing you’ve been through was actually wasted? In this episode of Control-ALT-Create, Glenn Ostlund dismantles the cultural myth of “wasted time” and invites you to reframe regret through the lens of biology, neuroscience, and emotional growth. Drawing on research in neuroplasticity, trauma recovery, gut microbiome science, and the chemis…

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The Quantum Body and the Seven-Layer Burrito of Existence 21:57

18d ago21:57

21:57

What do quantum fields, trauma recovery, and burritos have in common? Everything. In this second episode of Control-ALT-Create, Glenn Ostlund guides you through a rich, multi-layered meditation on embodiment, consciousness, and the unseen threads that bind reality together. Using the playful metaphor of a “Seven-Layer Burrito of Existence,” Glenn e…

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The Bacta Tank of Sound 21:58

18d ago21:58

21:58

In this premiere episode of Control-ALT-Create, Glenn Ostlund invites you into the shimmering depths of auditory healing. Inspired by the Star Wars image of a bacta tank—a glowing chamber where wounded bodies float and mend—this immersive sound meditation explores how binaural beats, narrative rhythm, and neural entrainment can become a therapeutic…

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Jeff Kim: Teaching History, Inspiring Civic Action, and Reimagining Education for the Future - 5 X 8 27:59

19d ago27:59

27:59

Dr. Jeffrey Soo Kim is an accomplished educator with over 23 years of experience in schools, having served as an instructional coach, administrator, civic lead, teacher educator, and curriculum author. He created the first high school Korean American Studies course for Anaheim Union High School District and currently teaches future education leader…

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The Rambling Traveler Ep. 1 - Venice 12:36

19d ago12:36

12:36

Welcome to our new series called "The Rambling Traveler"! My name is Sam, and I've spent a good portion of the past year traveling around on my own. In this series, you will hear my ramble on about all the places I've visited. Suited perfectly for sleep, these stories will keep you interested enough that you will listen, but my constant tangents, r…

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Susan Zhang: Driving Classical Music Forward—One Community at a Time - 5 X 7 27:28

26d ago27:28

27:28

Susan Zhang is a pianist, educator, and entrepreneur known for her dynamic performances and innovative outreach. A prizewinning soloist, she has performed internationally and co-founded The Concert Truck, a mobile music venue bringing classical concerts to outdoor spaces nationwide. Susan has collaborated with major institutions like the Kennedy Ce…

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Jen Soriano: Rewriting Narratives, Amplifying Justice - 5 X 6 28:29

1M ago28:29

28:29

Jen Soriano is a Filipinx-American writer, performer, and narrative strategist whose work bridges grassroots organizing and art-driven social change. They are the award-winning author of Nervous: Essays on Heritage and Healing and co-editor of Closer to Liberation: A Pina/xy Activist Anthology. A recipient of fellowships from Artist Trust, Hugo Hou…

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Radhika Vekaria: Channeling Ancient Wisdom into Healing Soundscapes for the Soul - 5 X 5 34:51

1M ago34:51

34:51

Radhika Vekaria is a Grammy-nominated British-Indian artist known for blending ancient Sanskrit mantras with modern soundscapes to create spiritually immersive music. Having overcome a childhood speech impediment through singing, she now uses her voice as a tool for healing and transformation. Her acclaimed album Warriors of Light earned her a 2025…

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Nicole Cabell: A Voice of Grace, Power, and Purpose in the World of Opera - 5 X 4 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

Nicole Cabell is an award-winning American soprano known for her rich voice and versatile artistry. Born in California with African American, Korean, and Caucasian heritage, she rose to international fame after winning the 2005 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition. She has performed leading roles at top opera houses like the Royal Opera Hous…

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Chef Katie Chin: Stirring Up Culture, One Dish at a Time - 5 X 3 36:49

2M ago36:49

36:49

Celebrity Chef Katie Chin is an award-winning cookbook author, caterer, and Culinary Ambassador to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. The daughter of restaurateur Leeann Chin, Katie grew up in the kitchen before beginning a successful career in film and television marketing—eventually returning to her culinary roots. She co-hosted the PBS se…

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Minji Chang: Storytelling, Representation & Breaking Barriers - 5 X 2 33:10

2M ago33:10

33:10

Minji Chang is a Korean American actor, producer, writer, and podcast host based in Los Angeles. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she earned a BA in Public Health from UC Berkeley and initially worked in violence prevention and tech before transitioning to the entertainment industry. She served as the Global Executive Director of Kollabo…

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Adhrucia Apana: Amplifying Voices Through Film - 5 X 1 30:21

2M ago30:21

30:21

Adhrucia Apana is an Artist, Writer, and the Founder of the production company Curiosity Entertainment, which develops and packages film and television, books, and provides music supervision. As a producer, she’s brought powerful films to life, including the Emmy-nominated “The Survivor” by Barry Levinson starring Ben Foster, “Needle in a Timestack…

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Hypnopaedia LIT 101: William Gibson 24:46

3M ago24:46

24:46

In the realm of speculative science fiction, the needle is always moving. As scientific discovery has barreled into the future since the industrial revolution, science fiction burst into the modern with novels like Frankenstein and The War of the Worlds. In the mid 1980s, the same drastic leap forward would usher the genre into the contemporary wit…

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Word of Mouth: Realm of the Four Parts 28:06

3M ago28:06

28:06

The Andean Mountain Range: a lush tapestry of cultures, home to some of the oldest and most successful civilizations on the planet. Due to the sheer devastation at the hands of Spanish conquistadors, the rich history of the people groups along the western coast of South America have been forever obscured. This includes many of the artefacts of the …

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When In Rome: Beard Hater/Mispogon 34:43

4M ago34:43

34:43

Sleep Stories: Anecdotes from times well before our years; Prophetic animals, a Midnight Dance, Horse Senators, and many more short stories that go from the benign to the foolhardy. This is a reading through the first half of "Mispogon" - A satirical analysis of the people on Antioch as seen through Emperor Julian. --- When In Rome: Cobbled roads u…

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Hypnopaedia LIT 101: Minjin Lee 28:20

4M ago28:20

28:20

In this latest chapter of Hypnopaedia: LIT 101, listeners will be introduced to Minjin Lee. Listeners will learn why this former lawyer took up her pen to write one of the most effective contemporary epics with distant sounds of a tranquil urban park.By SOND Studios

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Word of Mouth: The Queen Mother 29:10

5M ago29:10

29:10

The western plateaus of Tibet and Xinjiang have long held an air of legend and exoticism throughout the history of China; however, despite how emblematic the western regions have become, there has been one western figure that has been obscured in the many years she’s walked its plains. The queen of immortals Xiwangmu has been dated back to Shang dy…

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When In Rome: Sleep Stories II 15:17

5M ago15:17

15:17

Sleep Stories: Quaint Anecdotes from times well before our years; Prophetic animals, a Midnight Dance, Horse Senators, and many more short stories that go from the benign to the foolhardy. This is the second volume of Roman Sleep Stories. --- When In Rome: Cobbled roads under a relaxed stride, the sharp scent of braziers burning, marble columns spe…

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Hypnopaedia LIT 101: Octavia Butler 35:37

6M ago35:37

35:37

This chapter of Hypnopaedia: LIT 101 listeners look into the collection of famed Sci-fi author Octavia Butler. Lauded as the creator of some of the most predictive science fiction series, this chapter reveals the life experiences that gained Butler her cutting edge perspective while surrounding listeners with the sounds of a quiet dorm room after d…

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When In Rome: Sleep Stories I 14:13

6M ago14:13

14:13

Sleep Stories: A light debrief on the origin of Rome covering the tale of Romulus and Remus. This is the first volume of Roman Sleep Stories. --- When In Rome: Cobbled roads under a relaxed stride, the sharp scent of braziers burning, marble columns spearing into the brisk, twilight sky. These monuments stand unassuming to its citizens, unknowing t…

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Word of Mouth: The War Wolf 29:57

7M ago29:57

29:57

“It is better for each man that he avenge his friend than to mourn him much” a line oft repeated from this seminal work of English language literature. The epic of Beowulf is one of the most translated works of fiction and the king himself is an icon of Germanic legend, but there was a time before he was stitched into the fabric of Saxon history. P…

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Sleep Stories - CA's Space Drift 16:09

7M ago16:09

16:09

Deep into Cry Alchemy's The Oversense Universe is the story of The Architect and his relation to this galaxy and beyond. Space Drift is written, directed, edited, produced, and performed by Ethan Frank. Enjoy! Let's drift through the science of change together, fellow Future Drifters. @futuredrifterstories on Instagram Support us patreon.com/future…

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Visionary Entrepreneur, Amplifying Voices: Shaping the Future of Tech and Media - 4 X 36 38:39

7M ago38:39

38:39

Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur and investor, known for founding Geekwire.com and PicMonkey, a leading photo-editing platform. He currently owns and publishes the re-booted Seattle Magazine and Seattle Business Magazine. Jonathan has the unique distinction of being the first to sell two companies to Google and a third to Shutterstock. His latest …

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Enter the SOND Stacks: All Hallow's Eve Special 23:38

8M ago23:38

23:38

As listeners are exploring the halls of the SOND Stacks, they find two familiar librarians discussing one of humanities most intrinsic emotions: fear. Written and Produced by Myron Layese and Chloe Lael Voice Acting by Chloe Lael and Zachary SteckelBy SOND Studios

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Hypnopaedia LIT 101 : Amiri Baraka 44:31

8M ago44:31

44:31

Episode: In the opening chapter of Hypnopaedia: LIT 101, listeners follow the life of poet, activist, and thought leader Amiri Baraka through his most influential works. While being enveloped by the calming drone of a university library, listeners will be able to track the events that motivated Baraka’s mastery over verse and impassioned social cri…

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Asian Pacific Voices: Exploring Community, Culture, and Service with San Diego's Finest - 4 X 35 37:12

8M ago37:12

37:12

Lieutenant Taerance Oh has served with the San Diego Police Department for over 21 years. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, he immigrated to the U.S. at age three and grew up in Los Angeles. A former United States Marine, Taerance is a 3rd-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and enjoys coaching martial arts. He has held various roles within the depa…

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Bridging History and Heritage: The Inspiring Journey of Flip Ahn Cuddy - 4 x 34 34:24

8M ago34:24

34:24

Flip Ahn Cuddy, an American of Irish and Korean heritage, is a descendant of the Dosan Ahn Chang Ho family, the first Korean American family in the U.S. His mother, Susan Ahn Cuddy, was the first Asian woman in the U.S. Navy and the first female Gunnery Officer in U.S. Armed Forces history. Flip holds degrees in Anthropology and Geography and is an…

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Hypnopaedia: LIT 101 Series Teaser 1:29

8M ago1:29

1:29

Uncover the lives of the world's most celebrated authors when the first episode of Hypnopaedia: LIT 101 debuts October 29th, 8PM EST.By SOND Studios

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Word of Mouth: The Dread Persephone 27:23

8M ago27:23

27:23

The Dread Persephone: The goddess of spring and kidnapped Queen of the Underworld, Persephone is often depicted as a girl powerless to the whims of her far more powerful husband and mother; a paragon of innocent maidenhood taken and preserved for eternity. There was a point in time, however, where her name was never to be spoken aloud, Grecians str…

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Leading with Passion, Empowering Communities, and Fighting for Justice - 4 X 33 32:33

8M ago32:33

32:33

Kalaya'an Mendoza is a Queer, Disabled, Filipino human rights defender, street medic, and community safety & mutual protection expert. For the last two decades, he has worked in solidarity with frontline communities worldwide to co-build their capacity to respond to state and non-state actor violence. He currently serves as the Director of Mutual P…

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Word of Mouth Series Teaser 1:16

8M ago1:16

1:16

Experience stories how they were meant to be heard when the first episode of Word of Mouth comes out October 15th, 8PM EST. Credits: Written, Produced, and Performed by Chloe LaelBy SOND Studios

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Championing Voices, Amplifying Stories – Bridging Cultures Through Film and PR - 4 X 32 28:57

8M ago28:57

28:57

Jeremiah Abraham is an award-winning Marketing and Public Relations Executive with nearly 20 years in the entertainment industry. As the Founder and CEO of Tremendous Communications, he has become a leading voice in making Hollywood more inclusive of the AAPI community, spotlighting talent, and producing films and TV shows. His notable projects inc…

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Pilot - When In Rome: The Gladiators 26:35

9M ago26:35

26:35

Pilot Episode Gladiators: How does a revered funerary rite evolve into the roar of a crowd of thousands? How much of what we know is fact or myth? In this first volume of When in Rome, enter the Colosseum to learn the origins of the bloodsport held in the iconic arena, and how those who attended navigated the gore soaked revery. --- When In Rome: C…

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Advocating for a Greener Future through Inclusion, Education, and Action - 4 X 31 27:46

9M ago27:46

27:46

Kristy Drutman, known as "Browngirl Green," is a media producer, speaker, and environmental educator focusing on the intersection of media, diversity, and environmentalism. She has reached global audiences with her content and workshops on environmental issues. As the Co-Founder of the Green Jobs Board, Kristy is committed to bridging the equity ga…

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When In Rome Series Teaser 0:12

9M ago0:12

0:12

Step into the colosseum October 1st 8pm EST for the inaugural episode of SOND Asleep. Credits: Voice Actor: Zachary Steckel Writer / Producer: Myron LayeseBy SOND Studios

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Crafting Elegance, Celebrating Individuality – Venk Modur, The Visionary Behind Iconic Style - 4 X 30 23:21

9M ago23:21

23:21

Venk Modur is a Los Angeles-based celebrity stylist, costume designer, and actor whose clients have been featured on the Academy Awards red carpet, in Vanity Fair magazine, and on numerous 'best dressed' lists. His aesthetic combines fashion with cultural significance and unique uses of accessories, bold colors, and neutrals. He's mastered the art …

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Breaking Boundaries with Laughter – Karan Soni, Where Comedy Meets Heart - 4 X 29 31:13

9M ago31:13

31:13

Karan Soni was born in New Delhi, India. He debuted as Kemal in Yusuf Sumer's short comedy film Kaka Nirvana, where he co-starred with Rachel Quinn. In 2016, Soni rose to international prominence as Dopinder in Tim Miller's action film Deadpool, a role he later reprised in David Leitch's sequel Deadpool 2. In this episode, Karan shared insights abo…

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Trailblazing Success, Inspiring Generations – Loida Lewis, Empowering the Future of Leadership - 4 X 28 35:25

9M ago35:25

35:25

Loida Lewis is the first Filipina lawyer to pass the New York State Bar and is a businesswoman, philanthropist, and leader in the global Filipino community. After her husband's passing, she took over TLC Beatrice International, driving the company to continued success. A former General Attorney for the US Immigration and Naturalization Service, Lew…

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Spinning the Beats, Shattering the Ceilings – DJ K Sly, the Sound of Empowerment - 4 X 27 29:27

9M ago29:27

29:27

DJ KSLY (K-Sly) is the first Asian female DJ to achieve mainstream success and has been a trailblazer since the '90s. Starting when DJing was just a hobby, she turned it into a career, aiming for multi-platform success as a Party, Radio, and TV DJ. KSLY disrupted the industry, paving the way for more women DJs. She is now part of the female-led Pri…

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Sleep Stories - CA's Transporter One 2:24

10M ago2:24

2:24

Transporter One is part of the origin story of Signal from Cry Alchemy's The Oversense Universe. Transporter One is written, directed, edited, and produced by Ethan Frank. This sci-fi audio drama is performed by Ethan Frank, as well. Enjoy! Let's drift through the science of change together, fellow Future Drifters. @futuredrifterstories on Instagra…

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Championing Asian American Stories, Preserving Cultural Heritage - 4 X 26 31:24

11M ago31:24

31:24

Stephen Gong has been the Executive Director of the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) since 2006. He joined CAAM in 1980 and has held positions at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the American Film Institute. Stephen has also lectured in Asian American Studies at UC Berkeley, where he d…

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Storyteller Jaswant Shrestha: Bringing Cultures to Life - 4 X 25 32:43

11M ago32:43

32:43

Jaswant Shrestha, an Emmy-winning documentarian, producer, and actor, is known for his cultural film "Festival of Saraswati Puja." His roles in major films like "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" and "Ms. Marvel" Have captivated audiences worldwide. Jaswant invites you to explore his incredible journey. In this episode, Jaswant not only …

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Thao Huynh French: Transforming Walls with Heritage, Art, and Heart - 4 X 24 36:18

11M ago36:18

36:18

Thao Huynh French is an artist, muralist, and photographer. Born in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, she lives and works in San Diego, CA. She is best known for co-founding Mindful Murals™ with her husband, where together they’ve painted over 300 community murals for schools and public spaces all over California. In addition to painting murals, she develops …

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Chanchanit Martorell: Shaping Cities, Inspiring Minds, Crafting Stories - 4 X 23 35:39

11M ago35:39

35:39

Chanchanit (Chancee) Martorell is an activist, educator, urban planner, and community development practitioner. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the Thai Community Development Center, which advocates for victims of human trafficking and affordable housing, among other causes. In this episode, Chancee discusses their efforts to improve t…

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Sweetening Life's Moments with Mochi Gummies - 4 X 22 30:45

12M ago30:45

30:45

Mika Shino, a first-generation Japanese entrepreneur, founded Issei Mochi Gummies in 2022. She created the world's first all-natural mochi gummy brand, which is vegan, kosher, and free of gluten, dairy, soy, and nuts. Her company, which is woman- and minority-founded, owned, and led, has disrupted the candy sector by offering a clean-label, better-…

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