Long, Short, Straight, Curly: Podcasts about every type of hair
The Hair Part Theory. Have you heard of it? I had no idea it was a thing until I heard this episode of The Cracked podcast. Apparently I've been parting my hair on the wrong side of my head my whole life. Nuclear Physicists John and Catherine Walker (they're siblings) came up with the idea that the way a person's hair is parted has a direct effect on others' assumptions about their personality. It sounds insane. Until you realize that every powerful, attractive and likable person you can think of parts their hair on the left (Superman/Clark Kent is the most famous example). It turns out the theory has been somewhat debunked and may only apply to men. But that isn't going to stop me from experimenting with a brush this weekend. That's why The Cracked Podcast is my pick of the week.
- Kate Evans, Producer, Podcast Playlist.
Podcasts featured this week:
- Another Round - Another Round producer Chiquita Paschal went to the Hair on Purpose conference and spoke to little girls and their moms about what hair means to them. Click here to listen to the full episode.
- Never Before With Janet Mock - Ever wonder what it would be like to raise two style icons? Host Janet Mock chats with Tina Knowles-Lawson, mentor and mother to Beyoncé and Solange. Click here to listen to the full episode.
- Can We Talk? - A conversation about the importance of hair within the Jewish community. Click here to listen to the full episode.
- Cracked - What's the difference between Superman and Clark Kent? The way they part their hair. Hear about how a character's hairstyle reveals their true nature. Click here to listen to the full episode.
- Out Of The Blocks - This podcast takes people's stories and composes a score to match. In this episode we hear from Bobby, who runs JJ's Hair Supply, and one of his customers. Click here to listen to the full episode.
- Science Vs - From the genes that cause balding to the use of Rogaine, Science Vs explores the science behind cures for baldness. Click here to listen to the full episode.
- The Heart - The Heart producer Mitra Kaboli tells the story of her relationship to her armpit hair. Click here to listen to the full episode.
- Shmanners - Hosts Teresa McElroy and Travis McElroy answer etiquette questions about getting your hair cut, beginning with "Do I have to chat with my barber?" Click here to listen to the full episode.
- Braidio - Veronica Simmonds interviews people while braiding their hair live on-air. In this episode, she interviews kids in Pittsburgh about their hair. Click here to listen to the full episode.
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