In nine venues across Philadelphia, 50 podcasting crews will record discussions on topics so wide-ranging as 1980s pop culture, immigration and human sexuality as part of the sixth annual Philly Podcast Festival.

The fest kicked off this Saturday and will run through Sunday, July 1, including a double header with the popular Ridiculous History and Part Time Genius podcasts follower by Unhappy Hour with Matt Bellassai, and a sold-out live recording sesh with Last Podcast on the Left.

For organizer Teagan Kuruna, the podcast format has expanded to give more people a platform for the ideas and topics they’re passionate about.

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