There are some shows and production companies who are making brand-supported episodes that sit in the main podcast feed and are akin to advertorials — including at my own Tremula Network. We’ve enjoyed working on them so much, we’ve even started calling them 'podvertorials' and made them a core offer. We still get editorial control of the episodes we create, but we work closely with our paying partner to fund the production.

I believe in the power of storytelling. Stories educate us, engage us, spark emotion, promote action, and most importantly, connect us. I chose to curate the list below because these podcasts share our goal at Tenderfoot TV to tell real and impactful stories. I hope readers will support these podcasts.

We all know the power of nature — it’s one of the reasons so many of us made an effort to be outside during the pandemic. But what if nature has more to provide than just a reprieve? What if it holds secrets — or lessons — that can change us profoundly? What would we learn about ourselves, our histories, our traditions, and the world around us on this weekend of Earth Day?  

My goal, as the creator of a podcast app made for kids and families, is to help foster the next generation of podcast lovers. We love helping kids find podcasts that they will love and share with others and it’s like hitting the listening lottery when we discover great shows created and hosted BY kids themselves.

Unless you are the heir of a vast fortune, work isn’t going away. Yes, it can be crazy, depressing, exhausting, and soul-crushing, but it can also be incredibly satisfying and meaningful if you play your cards correctly. Having the right tools at hand can make a huge difference. We see you. We hear you. And hopefully, you'll hear us too (new episodes drop Wednesdays).