Pod-Alization: World's Greatest Nightclubs; Romance Stories in The U.K.; Britain's Castles Explored

 The first two episodes released of The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs

iHeartPodcasts and London Audio, the podcast division of Paris Hilton’s next-gen media company 11:11 Media, released the first two episodes of The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs, the newest podcast series in their ongoing partnership. The series is executive produced by Paris Hilton, one of the world’s most recognizable female DJs, and is hosted by Ultra Naté.

 Throughout the 12-part series, the show will bring listeners on a journey around the world and through time to explore the history of nightlife. 

 In the inaugural episode, listeners will learn about The Music Institute in downtown Detroit that was central to the birth of Techno. The Music Institute was open for a short 18 months, but it pioneered Techno music, was home to leading DJs, and producers and inspired a generation of Black people to make genre shifting music that would be heard for decades to come. 

 Episode two dives into Danceteria which was more than a nightclub, it was an artistic incubator at the heart of New York’s early 80s cultural renaissance. Danceteria became an opportunity for musicians, artists, and activists to seek inspiration – with artists like Madonna performing on stage for the first time and Keith Haring painting art straight onto the walls.

In the midst of the AIDs crisis, Danceteria became the place New Yorkers escaped to find community, joy, and the chance to lose themselves on the dance floor.

 New episodes will be released every Thursday. 

First Dates: The Podcast released on July 20

For romance and dating advice from over the pond, presenter and Sunday Times bestselling author Frankie Bridge and Cici Coleman, best known to audiences as a waitress from Channel 4's First Dates, have announced the much-anticipated date for their brand-new podcast, First Dates: The Podcast which will be available to listen to on Thursday, July 20th.

Every week, Frankie and Cici will enter the world of love and romance as they are joined by members of the public who tell all about their dating experiences.

From two singletons, one living in Manchester and the other in Poland, who share their story about meeting on Facebook and deciding to move in together after one romantic weekend getaway to a blind date at a trampoline park that went terribly wrong, to a single woman in her 40s who has started IVF process, figuring out what to say to her Bumble date. 

Frankie and Cici also speak with disability rights campaigner, actor and writer Asta Philpot - best known for his documentaries such as BBC's For One Night Only and inspirational films that spread awareness about sex and dating with a disability.

 Listeners can expect to hear a range of experiences, from romantic stories of love at first sight, to dating disasters of epic proportions. The podcast offers open, hilarious and heartfelt conversations, like those happening all over the UK after someone's finished up a date, settled the bill and headed "straight round" to their best friend's house for a debrief. 

People with incredible dating stories can get in touch via hello@listentofirstdates.com. First Dates: The Podcast is especially on the lookout for people from Yorkshire, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. More casting information available at listentofirstdates.com/takepart.

 

Bad Manors podcast: A cheeky look at castles and country estates 

 

  Bad Manors is UK comedian Tom Houghton’s newest podcast series for a peek inside Britain’s stately homes, castles and country estates and hear about their local histories, the scandals and the mysteries, giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at tales you won’t hear in the guidebook.

In the inaugural episode, Tom Houghton explores the Tower of London and chats with the current Queen of the Castle. This is a uniquely British podcast, since in the U.S.  Houghton would have to visit the gated communities where the one-percenters live to make a comparable podcast. So enjoy this British podcast where past privilege meets present-day decay, all served with a touch of British wit.

Tune into Bad Manors on iHeartPodcasts every Tuesday.

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This week's podcast recommendations: 

1.The History of the World’s Greatest Nightclubs

2. First Dates: The Podcast

3. Bad Manors