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LIFESTYLE
A 73 million Americans listen
ccording to Podcast Insights,

to podcasts regularly, seven
per week on average. You can find
a podcast about virtually any subject
that strikes your fancy, so if you’re
looking for a new show to engage and
delight you, there is no shortage of
fun, information, news, controversy
and commentary out there to choose
from. But where do you start? Here
are five wildly entertaining, addictive
podcasts that are worth a listen. They
all highlight and celebrate relatable,
real-life moments that will capture your
heart and tickle your funny bone. All
you need is a pair of earbuds, and
you’re good to go.

HOW DID THIS GET MADE?
As the story goes, comedians Paul
Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas and June
Diane Raphael were in a bar talking
about how bad the movie “Wall Street:
Money Never Sleeps” was, and the
idea for “How Did This Get Made?” 5 PODCASTS TO CAPTURE YOUR
was born. Highbrow Siskel-and-Ebert-
features the hosts and other guests HEART, TICKLE YOUR FUNNY BONE
style commentary about cinema, it’s
not. This laugh-out-loud podcast
talking about current movies. If you’ve
seen the movie, you will love hearing off limits and you’ll be sure to roll virtual water cooler discussion. Find it at MY BROTHER,
their thoughts about it, but even if over with your pup in laughter or feel art19.com/shows/keep-it. MY BROTHER AND ME
you haven’t caught the film yet, this inspired to strike up a friendly chat Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy
hilarious show will have you laughing. next time you head to the dog park. THIS IS LOVE are brothers who are not experts in
If you’ve ever thought about sneaking Developed by the folks at Freshpet, This intriguing podcast investigates anything, but they have a popular
off to a matinee in the middle of a “Pet Parents, Oversharing” helps pet life’s most persistent mystery: love. podcast in which they dispense
workday (and we know you have) these parents get through the day knowing You’ll hear individual, real-life stories of advice about various subjects, answer
are the people you want to take along. they’re not going it alone. Tune in to true love, sacrifice and even obsession. questions submitted by listeners
Find it at www.earwolf.com/show/ Pet Parents, Oversharing for stories You’ll meet Nino and Drew, who kept or on Yahoo Answers, and provide
how-did-this-get-made/. about all things paw, fur and tail. Find their relationship a secret for more addicting and hilarious commentary
it at www.freshpet.com/pet-podcast. than 40 years, and then they decided about nothing in particular. Known
PET PARENTS, OVERSHARING to do something that forced them as MBMBaM by faithful listeners,
Do you have a pet you call your KEEP IT into the national spotlight. There’s the podcast features regular segments
fur baby? Do you secretly watch cat Daily Beast culture critic Ira Madison also the story of David, who went including The Munch Squad, in which
or dog videos on company time? III and co-hosts Kara Brown and Louis for a run in Central Park and started they recite and ridicule news about
There’s a new podcast aimed squarely Virtel are joined each Wednesday by talking to a stranger, who turned out new food products, and Haunted
at you. Hosted by two comedians comedians, journalists and others for a to be the love of his life. And Brenda Doll Watch, which highlights online
and now available for streaming, “Pet discussion of pop culture, politics, terrible Jackson, who became a bestselling classifieds of haunted or possessed
Parents, Oversharing” explores all celebrity tweets, events like the Oscars novelist by writing 120 books about dolls. This is like the table conversation
of life’s moments shared with our and more. Nothing is out of bounds, her first romance. Listening to the love at the best family dinner of your life.
best furry friends, from the endearing from Meghan Markle’s annoying father, stories of real people will make you feel Find it at www.stitcher.com/podcast/
to the embarrassing and hilariously to how much John McCain loved ABBA. that anything is possible when we bet my-brother-my-brother-and-me. n
awkward, reminding us of the bond These three hosts are talking about what everything on the one we love. Find it
that pet parents share. No topic is everyone is thinking. It’s the ultimate at www.thisislovepodcast.com. ©2019 Brandpoint.

CREAM OF LEEK AND CHERVIL SOUP

DIRECTIONS spoon to transfer them to a food processor or blender,
working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Put the stock or broth in a large pot, and bring it Add a little of the cooking liquid to moisten the vegetables
to a boil over high heat. Adjust the heat and continue and puree them; then, transfer the puree to a bowl while
boiling steadily until the liquid reduces to about half its processing or blending any remaining batches.
original volume. Return the puree to the rest of the soup’s cooking
Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables. Trim the leeks, liquid in the pot and stir in the reduced cream.
cutting off the root ends and the tough dark-green Simmer over low heat for several minutes, stirring
leaves. Carefully cut the leeks in half lengthwise, and occasionally. Season to taste with salt, white pepper
rinse thoroughly under cold running water to remove and a little lemon juice.
all sand or grit from between the leaves. Cut the leeks Before serving, mince the remaining chervil leaves.
crosswise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices. Ladle the soup into warmed bowls, garnish with chervil,
Peel the potato, and cut it into quarters. Cut the and serve immediately. Serves 6-8. n
quarters crosswise into 1/4-inch (6-mm) slices.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add INGREDIENTS
the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin • 10 cups good-quality low-sodium
to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes and continue canned chicken stock or broth
cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes longer.
Stir in the reduced stock or broth. Bring to a boil over • 3 large leeks
high heat. Then, reduce the heat to maintain a gentle
simmer and cook until the leeks and potato are very • 1 baking potato, 6 to 8 ounces
soft, about 45 minutes. • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
While the vegetables are simmering, put the cream
in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high • 1 cup heavy cream
heat, and continue boiling steadily, stirring frequently, • 1/2 cup packed fresh chervil leaves
until the cream has reduced by half. Set aside.
When the vegetable cooking time has ended, stir • Kosher salt
all but 2 tablespoons of the chervil leaves into the
pot, reserving the remainder for a garnish. Cook the • Freshly ground white pepper
vegetables and chervil for 15 minutes longer. • Freshly squeeze lemon juice
When the vegetables are done cooking, use a slotted
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