Best Sophie Le & Lindsay Jones Podcasts (2025)

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Who's the best pair of anime brothers? 58:16

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In the SEASON 2 FINALE of When in Doubt, Pick C, we're wrapping up with the episode of our dreams: anime brothers, at long last! Which tentpole 2000s anime had the best brother pair? Which relationship is the most interesting? And, most importantly, who makes for the best fic fodder? /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support + Show Notes: p…

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Which historiographer do we most need to read? 1:00:59

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On this very special episode on When in Doubt, Pick C, Sophie and Lindsay have called in the reinforcements! Join your intrepid hosts and Elisha Bonnette, intrepid audio editor, as they discuss three of the most influential historiographers in history and try to decide, who should we be reading now? /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support…

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What's the best method for language learning? 58:48

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In the first installment of SEASON 2 FINALE WEEK, it's time to open your books (and your mind) and talk language acquisition! This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, linguist Lindsay and wanderer Sophie share their experiences and tips for picking up new tongues and having fun while doing it. What's your preferred method for language learning? /// Weig…

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What's the best season of The Legend of Korra? 59:58

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SPOILERS AHOY! This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, we're celebrating the triumphant return of Avatar: The Last Airbender to American Netflix by revisiting its little sister series, the more mature and political The Legend of Korra. In what ways does Korra (the series and the heroine) carry on the legacy of the original series? In what ways does it …

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Which "bad" Shakespearean monarch least deserves their reputation? 58:51

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Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown--and who would know that better than William Shakespeare, the man behind so many iconic portrayals of kings and queens? This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, Sophie and Lindsay continue their examination of bad queens and kings by looking at three historical "bad" monarchs who are undoubtedly spinning in their …

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What's the best improbable Asian drama trope? 59:55

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What better way to pass a pandemic-induced lockdown than by catching up on all your K-dramas and animes? This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, Lindsay and Sophie hash out some of the strangely specific tropes that keep showing up in East Asian media. Why are they so popular? Which works have done them well, and which ones bombed? (**Contains minor sp…

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What's the best form of birth control? 56:53

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Happy Easter! It's the season of birds, bees, and other fertility symbols! We know we're in the middle of a pandemic where all types of physical contact are discouraged, but here's our primer on how to *responsibly* make up for lost time when/if we as a society get back to plowing and planting the next crop of little humans. :D /// Weigh in: @pickC…

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What is BTS's best musical era? 1:05:47

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Dul, set! At long last, it's time to talk K-pop here on When in Doubt, Pick C. This week, Sophie and Lindsay dive into the history of the world's biggest boy group and the musical, stylistic, and narrative shifts that have marked their meteoric rise. When you're done learning about the general outline of BTS's discography, be sure to check out our …

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What's the best way to measure poverty? 53:24

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With election season in full swing here in the US, it's time to get topical. This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, Lindsay and Sophie delve into different ways to define and measure poverty. What makes for an effective poverty metric? What can you do with one? Tune in to find out! /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support + Show Notes: patreo…

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Which type of fanfiction is the most challenging to write? 59:59

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Stuck in a creative rut? Disappointed by character deaths in Harry Potter or Downton Abbey? Fanfiction is here for you! This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, Lindsay and Sophie delve into the fascinating world of fanfiction to explore why it's awesome and how it can push people to be better writers. /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support +…

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Which historical ruler's education best prepared them for leadership? 59:59

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This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, it's time to hit the books as Sophie and Lindsay examine some of history's most well-educated rulers to find out how much their educations contributed to their successes. Is it possible to prepare yourself to be a great king/queen? Is there a school out there with a decent Royalty program? All this and more anon!…

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What's the best "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale? 46:50

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This week on When in Doubt Pick C, join Lindsay and Sophie as they discuss tales of romance, shape-shifting, and...problematic gender roles? Which fairy tale about animal spouses will win their hearts? /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast

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What's the least understood ramification of Black slavery? 1:15:30

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SPECIAL ALERT: We have A GUEST! Kyndhal Stewart is a Black activist and entrepreneur who joins us for this special episode of When in Doubt, Pick C. Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which means it's time to talk about the truly twisted legacy of racism, Black slavery, and how it continues to impact Black lives now. (CONTENT WARNING: frank disc…

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What was our favorite book published in 2019? 58:01

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In the third episode (...long story) of Season 2's Opening Extravaganza, lifelong bookworms Lindsay and Sophie talk books, books, and more books! What did they read in 2019? How did they do on their reading goals? Where have they been finding diverse authors and stories? Listen in to find out! /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patr…

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Which Chinese "bad queen" least deserves her reputation? -- Bad Queens Pt. 2 51:13

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On the first episode of season 2, Sophie and Lindsay return to the question of bad queens, this time in China. Join us as we travel back through history to some of the baddest, most murderous queens to find out who got a bad rap, and who deserves her reputation. /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Not…

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Who's the worst horseman of the apocalypse? 58:36

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As we reach the very end of When In Doubt, Pick C’s very first season (!!!!), it’s time to contemplate the End of Days and figure out whether the world as we know it will go out with a bang or a whimper. One thing to be sure of: WiDPC’s not going anywhere—season 2 starts January 6! /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pick…

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What's the most interesting Western holiday tradition? 54:34

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In Part 2 of our Season One Finale Extravaganza, it's time to break out the holly and the ivy as Lindsay and Sophie compare some of the Western world's (read: America's) weirdest and wonderful-est holiday traditions! /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com…

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What's the best Cinderella story ever committed to film? 57:19

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What better way to start FINALE WEEK than by throwing a ball?! In Part 1 of our Season 1 Finale Extravaganza, Sophie and Lindsay talk Cinderella movies, fraught step-parent-child relationships, and the magic in the making of happy endings. /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr…

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What's the worst physical trapping of modern femininity? 56:12

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This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, it's time to smash the patriarchy as Lindsay and Sophie unpack all the ways in which Societal Expectations have literally and physically hampered the lives of women. /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com…

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What's the best historical reference in Avatar: The Last Airbender? 55:05

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Long ago, the four nations lived in harmony. Then, everything changed when Lindsay and Sophie went poking around in search of the most scintillating historical references in the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe. Which one will have the power to defeat the Fire (/Melon) Lord? /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpod…

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What's the best literary love confession? 58:57

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This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, Sophie and Lindsay finally profess their undying love of the great love declarations in literature. Which will win their hearts in the end? /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com

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Which dynastic restoration most deserves an epic movie/miniseries? 59:56

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This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, Lindsay and Sophie take a look at real-life epic stories of loss, survival, and triumphant victory as they attempt to find the best historical dynastic restoration. /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com…

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What's the best Hayao Miyazaki animated film? 59:34

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This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, Lindsay and Sophie embark on a heroic quest of their own and explore the mind and movie-magic of one Hayao Miyazaki and four of his most iconic films. (Warning: Spoilers ahoy!) /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com…

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What's the best way to pay people back? 48:46

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This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, Lindsay and Sophie dig into the best ways to pick up the tab and pass money between friends. /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com

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What's the best "I Want" song from a Disney animated musical? 57:22

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This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, prepare your ears for a reprise as Lindsay and Sophie revisit the land of animated musicals, this time in search of the best “I Want” song! /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com

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Which European "bad queen" least deserves her reputation? -- Bad Queens Pt. 1 57:37

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This week on When in Doubt Pick C, Lindsay and Sophie take a closer look at some of Europe's baddest queens to find out who deserve the hype. and who deserves a break. /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com

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What's the best exposition song from an animated movie? 59:35

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This week on When in Doubt, Pick C, join Lindsay and Sophie as they sing and dance their way down memory lane in search of the best opening from an animated movie musical. /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com

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What's our favorite classic board game? 55:05

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This week on When in Doubt, Pick C: Lindsay and Sophie tackle four classic childhood board games, but as with the best family game nights, only one can emerge victorious. /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com

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What's the best personality test? 53:02

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In the third and final part of When in Doubt, Pick C's kickoff week, get to know Sophie and Lindsay as they do some self-reflection and choose the best personality typing system. /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com

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What's the best kind of shapewear? 51:20

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In Part 2 of the When in Doubt, Pick C premiere extravaganza, Lindsay and Sophie tackle the unmentionable and compare types boob support throughout history. Can they reach a verdict before their podcast goes tits up? /// Weigh in: @pickCpodcast on Twitter // Support: patreon.com/pickCpodcast // Show Notes: pickCpodcast.tumblr.com…

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Who's the best "Millennial YA" heroine? 50:21

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In the premiere episode of When in Doubt, Pick C: Lindsay and Sophie muddle through the mists of nostalgia to pronounce the best millennial YA heroine. May the odds ever be in their favor! //// Remember to weigh in on our poll at @pickCpodcast on Twitter!