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She/her. Dutch writer with ADHD who consumes all sorts of media like it's nobody's business and then writes lists of recommendations on her blog. https://suzannerecommendsthings.blogspot.com

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Dec 28

Looking for some great serial true crime podcasts to escape into to get through these dark winter days? I got you! Here is a list of my favorite super binge worthy serial true crime podcasts: suzannerecommendsthings.blogspot.com/2024/12/true...

True Crime Podcasts To Binge Listen this Winter

One thing that get's me through the dark days of winter is a good story. Besides reading books and watching (probably too much) TV, I also l...

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · 2h

I've started collecting DVD's again (anyone else loving physical media right now?) and I've found a lot of my favorite TV shows to rewatch are procedurals!

So I've compiled a list of all my favorites on my blog:
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The Best Procedurals: Cop, detective, lawyer, firefighter and medical shows

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · 2d

I watched You've Got Mail for the first time today and instead of the cosy fall romcom I was promised, I got a heartbreaking tale of a woman losing her dead mothers bookstore to a soulless bigstore chain AND ENDING UP TOGETHER WITH THE CREEPY LOSER WHO OWNS SAID CHAIN??

Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Sep 21

Exciting fall news: The Way Home, the Hallmark show feautured on my list of TV-Shows with the Ultimate Fall Vibes, is coming to Netflix!!🍁
www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/netflix...

Netflix Picks Up Hallmark Channel Series 'The Way Home' Starring Andie MacDowell

Netflix is set to stream all three seasons of the time travel fantasy series headlined by MacDowell, Chyler Leigh and Evan Williams.

www.whats-on-netflix.com

Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Sep 14

Just finished the show Ludwig and the fall vibes were truly off the charts!🍂 Also, lovely to see Gerran Howell while I eagerly await the second season of The Pitt!

I added the show to my all time favorite shows to watch during the autumn season: suzannerecommendsthings.blogspot.com/2023/09/tv-s...

Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Sep 3

It's raining outside, I have a candle lit, my nails are painted in a beautiful fall green, I am listening to my favorite Gilmore Girls podcast and I'm about to get the fall decor out.

What a time to be alive.

a cartoon of a boy and a girl standing next to each other in front of a house .

ALT: a cartoon of a boy and a girl standing next to each other in front of a house .

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Aug 17

Today I released a list of my favorite independent podcasts on my blog! These podcasts are sometimes harder to find, but absolutely worth your time!
The list includes, among others, @underunderstood.com and @swindled.bsky.social
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The Best Independent Podcasts Worth Checking Out

One of my favorite easy ways to find a new podcast to listen to is to simply search for example "BBC" or "CBC" and see if they have produced...

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Aug 3

I mostly listen to limited podcast series and the CBC is one of the best on that front! Come by Chance was a beautiful one about babies being swapped after birth. Missing and Murdered: Finding Cleo is also a very important story (if you can stomach true crime!).

Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Aug 2

In honor of the fall season finally being within reach, I have created a blog with all my favorite fall themed podcast episodes! Including, amongst others, the fantastic @ologies.bsky.social and @trufelman.bsky.social 🍄

The Coziest Podcast Episodes to Enjoy During the Fall Season

I love to change my media consumption with the seasons. Nothing quite like curling up on one of the first rainy days of fall and hearing the...

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Jul 5

I've added the podcast 'Cement City' to my list of best limited investigative podcasts. It gives you an amazing, immersive, raw and personal look at what life is like in small town America. Highly recommend! suzannerecommendsthings.blogspot.com/2020/12/7-in...

Limited Investigative Podcasts (No Murders)

I'm a big fan of true crime podcasts. I get into a story and listen to a whole season within a day. Interesting cases, interesting interview...

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · May 9

Are you an avid binge-watcher like me and are you looking for a satisfying show to finish in a single weekend? I got you in my new blogpost with 11 of my favorite mini-series and short tv shows!

What other short shows should I check out?

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Short TV Shows and Mini-Series to Binge-Watch in a Single Weekend

As an introvert, one of my favorite ways to relax on the weekend is binge watching a show. Sometimes chores are easier to do when there's an...

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Jan 17

Awh my pleasure! Glad to hear it!🙌

Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Jan 3

That's awesome. Just gave the trailer a listen and it sounds good! Excited to listen to it!

Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Jan 3

That ones been on my list for a while! Which season is your favorite? I tried the Vanilla Ice season and that was definitely not for me, but I'd like to give it another go with a different season/host!

Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Jan 2

You might enjoy Do Go On! I started with the true crime topics and while they're still my favorite, I've made my way through their whole catalogue now and enjoyed it all!

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Jan 1

Have you listened to Wind of Change? It investigates the conspiracy theory that the CIA wrote the hitsong Wind of Change to influence the cold war. It's a bit of a silly premise but I enjoyed hearing all the historic/political context that fueled the conspiracy!

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Dec 30

I'm a big fan of the podcast!! I just realised I saw your work in a trailer for the pod on YouTube a while back! All awesome visuals, very fitting for the vibe of the podcast!

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Dec 30

Wow that looks awesome!

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Dec 30

My favorite podcasts are serial, investigative stories that aren't about murder. I keep a list (which I update regularly!) of my favorite ones on my blog for anyone who is interested! Think cults, mysteries, history, scams and frauds!
suzannerecommendsthings.blogspot.com/2020/12/7-in...

Limited Investigative Podcasts (No Murders)

I'm a big fan of true crime podcasts. I get into a story and listen to a whole season within a day. Interesting cases, interesting interview...

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Dec 30

The Missing Madonna is great! (About a dad trying to find and return a stolen painting, host is his daughter trying to piece together what happend). Also recently enjoyed Split Screen: Thrill Seekers!(About a reality TV show where people were tricked into thinking they were in space and its impact).

Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Dec 30

Second this one, it's fantastic.

Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Dec 30

It is SO good! Gold standard of true crime podcasting in my opinion, together with Your Own Backyard.

Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Dec 30

I literally bought waterproof earphones just so I can listen to the same thing before, during and after the shower. It feels silly to buy special tech just to be able to shower but it made SUCH a difference.

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Dec 29

Ahh you're in for a great ride with both of them!! What I would give to listen to those for the first time again 🤭 I'll drop one more recommendation: The Dropout, it's about the Theranos scam. Just as jawdropping as a murder case! I hope you'll find some podcasts to fight your boredom!!

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Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Dec 29

Dear Hank and John is my go to for positive chatter! Two brothers answer both serious and silly questions about life. I also like Articles of Interest about the history of different types of clothing! Ologies with Alie Ward is also great if you want something educational yet cosy.

Suzanne Recommends Things @suzannerecommends.bsky.social · Dec 29

Any particular ones you've enjoyed in the past? Your Own Backyard and Bear brook are the golden standard in my opinion. I also recently finished Who Killed Emma? which was a crazy story!

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