Niche to Meet You
Leslie Eiler Thompson
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Niche to Meet You is anthropological exploration into the hidden corners of life through the lens of its subcultures and hobbies. Each episode blends journalism and curiosity to reveal how people find belonging and community—and themselves—in the things they love. From professional Santas to wild-turkey conservationists to speed puzzlers, host Leslie Eiler Thompson uncovers what our obsessions say about who we are and what connects us.
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Double Dutch: The Fantastic Four on Joy, Legacy, and Being Overlooked
An interview with Double Dutch's original celebrities.Follow along with Leslie's niche endeavors over on Substack.Since February, the Niche to Meet You podcast has been living in the world of Double…
👦🏾 Double Dutch [POEM] by Gregory Pardlo
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gregory Pardlo reads his poem, Double Dutch, in full. BEWARE: listen to the full Double Dutch episode (posted 2/13) before listening to this! There are spoilers!!!!!LISTEN…
👧🏾 Double Dutch Jump Roping: Joy, Erasure, and the Women Who Kept It Alive
Play, joy, and the women who kept a cultural tradition alive.GO FURTHER INTO THE NICHEVERSE:JOIN THE NICHE NOTES SUBSTACK: We'll be releasing more from this story over there, along with monthly…
👭🏾👩🏽🤝👩🏿 Niche to Meet You, Double Dutch | Coming February 13 [TRAILER]
JOIN THE NICHE NOTES SUBSTACKOn February 13th, Niche to Meet You explores Double Dutch jump roping.Double Dutch is jumping rope with two ropes instead of one. To really know Double Dutch, though, is…
🎅🏾🎅🏻🎅🏽🎅🏾 'Twas the *Niche* Before Christmas
From 2024 (but relevant always)...our favorite Santas read the famous poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas."Email us! Who are you? What's your niche? What do you like about this show?Find pictures from…
🎅🏾 The Santas of Color Coalition & Santa Shed
A brand new Christmas vignette about one of our favorite characters in the Nicheverse. Thanks to the Nashville Banner for making it happen!Links I told you about:Join the Niche ListNPR's Morning…
Niche to Meet You, NPR [HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT]
A special announcement: Niche to Meet You has made it to National Public RadioLinks I told you about:Morning Edition (You'll see the story in the lineup)The Full Santa 3-Part SeriesHave feedback or…
Our *Nichest* moments of all time.
The top 5 nic(h)est moments of all time AND a big ol update.Join the Niche ListHave feedback or just want to say hi? Email us: [email protected] NOTES:Hear an update on the future of…
🚖📻 Vintage Car Radio Restoration
Join us at the local Waffle House to talk about making old things beautiful again.LINKS:Join the Niche List (our monthly newsletter…er, Nicheletter)Have feedback or just want to say hi? Email us:…
🦃 Wild Turkeys, Part 1 [re-air]
We're bringing turkeys back. Two parts this time. This is the first part.LINKS:Join the Niche List (our monthly newsletter…er, Nicheletter)Have feedback or just want to say hi? Email us:…
🦃 Wild Turkeys, Part 2 [re-air]
We're bringing turkeys back. Two parts this time. This is the second part.LINKS:Join the Niche List (our monthly newsletter…er, Nicheletter)Have feedback or just want to say hi? Email us:…
🐶🏃🏽♂️➡️🎸🥘⚔️🎅🏼 Every Hobby Has a Story: A Summer Road Trip Radio Special
Our summer radio special, in partnership with American Public MediaLINKS:Join the Niche List (our monthly newsletter…er, Nicheletter)Have feedback or just want to say hi? Email us:…
🏃🏽♂️➡️ The Barkley Ultramarathon: Tennessee's White Whale
Niche to Meet You takes to the high seas in search of the unconquerable.LINKS:Join the Niche List (our monthly newsletter…er, Nicheletter)Find photos of Leslie’s time at the Barkley on the show…
🌳 Stick Nation: Paying Attention, One Stick at a Time
Celebrate Earth Day, the niche way.LINKS:Join the Niche List (our monthly newsletter…er, Nicheletter)Become a part of the United Nicheons, the Niche to Meet You PatreonBUY MERCH!!!!!Have feedback or…
🧩 Speed Puzzling | Part 2: Why we need the jigsaw puzzle
History, science, and Leslie tries to beat a national champ.LINKS:Join the Niche List (our monthly newsletter…er, Nicheletter) and BE SURPRISED when we announce something HUGE in a few days.Have…
🧩 Speed Puzzling | Part 1: A COVID story
Community, belonging, and solving puzzles (really fast).LINKS:Join the Niche List (our monthly newsletter…er, Nicheletter) and get a special announcement on April 6thHave feedback or just want to say…
🎅🏽 The Niche Before Christmas 🎅🏾
Our favorite Santas read the famous poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas."Email us! Who are you? What's your niche? What do you like about this show?Find pictures from Leslie’s time with Santas…
🎅🏽 Professional Santas | Part 1: Jolly Old St. Nicholas
The origins of the professional Santa.Email us with your favorite part of this episode or what it made you think about! TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Is there someone who should know about this project?…
🎅🏽 Professional Santas | Part 2: Here Comes Santa Claus
Meet the Santas behind the beard. Email us with your favorite part of this episode or what it made you think about! TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Is there someone who should know about this project? Tell…
🎅🏽 Professional Santas | Part 3: The Man with All the Joys
Why Santa matters.Email us with your favorite part of this episode or what it made you think about! TELL A FRIEND ABOUT US! Is there someone who should know about this project? Tell them. Seriously,…
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Niche to Meet You has published 32 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Documentary, Hobbies.
Niche to Meet You is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 22m.
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