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This week on Start Hear : Tiny Desk Concerts : South London singer, songwriter and producer Sampha stopped by the NPR offices to perform 3 tracks from his album Process . Dissect : Delve into the world of Kanye West , picking apart one of his most highly-regarded albums, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy . Cincy Music Spotlight : Host Venomous Valdez takes you on a journey through some of her favorite musical artists around Cincinnati.

This week on Start Hear : On Being : Host Krista Tippett speaks with author/cartoonist Maira Kalman about the influence that dogs have had on her work and her outlook on life. Story Collider : Stories about science helping people grow and adapt to the world around them - like an evolutionary biologist and his creationist upbringing. Unprompted : Phil Castellini discusses the "next big thing" for the future of the Reds for fans to look forward to.

This week on Start Hear : The Mortified Podcast : Trinity, now an adult, shares her diaries about her exploits as one of the internet's first catfish, back in the days of AOL chatrooms. Rough Translation : Host Gregory Warner travels to Brazil to discover how racism has affected the country and how Brazilians view the divisive issue of black and white. Art Palace : Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's Jeremy Dubin talks about his experience with the company and some of its exciting new pursuits and

This week on Start Hear : The Worst Idea of All Time : What started as simply a stupid idea, has quickly turned into a public mental unraveling of two grown men, week by week. Houston, We Have a Podcast : The official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center. Downtown Download : A unique collection of events that will give you a reason to visit downtown Cincinnati for the first time or the fortieth time.

This week on Start Hear : Stuff You Should Know : The obscure history of toilet paper in the US Revisionist History : The true history of the USA's golf addiction Stats and Stories : The historical changes in statistics behind sex

This week on Start Hear : The Moth : Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. Ear Hustle : The stories of life inside prison, shared and produced by those living it. Looking Up : The latest astronomical discoveries in a fun, quick-paced conversation.

This week on Start Hear : The Only Music Podcast : Everything music. News, recommendations and discussions. Song Exploder : Musicians take apart their songs, and piece-by-piece, tell the story of how they were made. Classics For Kids : Introduce children to classical music in a fun and entertaining way.

This week on Start Hear : You Are Not So Smart : How strong is your bulls**t detector? And what exactly IS the scientific definition of bulls**t? I Hate My Boss : Is the "anonymous comment box" the worst feedback program ever invented? Around Cincinnati : The Cincinnati Parks are gearing up for a busy summer of concerts and events spread over their 5000 acres in the city.

This week on Start Hear : Judge John Hodgman : Leigh files suit against her son Duncan. Duncan is ready to take to the open road on a motorcycle. Wow in the World : Does sushi make us smarter? What did early humans eat to make their brains develop? The 90-Second Naturalist : Thane Maynard, Director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden gives you a daily glimpse into the natural world.

This week on Start Hear : Radio Diaries : Majd’s Diary - Two Years in the Life of a Saudi Girl . 19-year old Majd tries to come to terms with her dreams and her expectations. Freakonomics Radio : Is the Internet Being Ruined? How do companies like Google and Facebook affect how we use the internet? Creative City : HighStreet Co-founder Leah Spurrier talks about how she launched her career with a clear vision and a solid plan.

This week on Start Hear : 99% Invisible : Visionary Doug Engelbart created prototypes of computing tools and applications decades before Apple and Google we household names. Sword & Scale : Host Mike Boudet looks at the 20 year anniversary of one of the strangest tales in modern American religious history. Hear Cincinnati : Like most of us, the hosts of WCPO's podcast just can't get enough of Fiona, the Cincinnati Zoo's baby hippo.

This week on Start Hear : The Guardian Books Podcast: Mosim Hamid : Pakistani author Mohsin Hamid joins Richard in the studio to talk about his latest novel, Exit West . S-Town: Has Anybody Called You? : With a single phone call, Brian Reed's investigation is completely changed. Squirrel Stories: I Liked It : The things we say and the things we do aren't always what they seem.

This week on Start Hear : Filmspotting : Josh and Adam are all revved up to discuss the latest installment in the Fast & Furious franchise, FURIOUS 7 , and they share their Top 5 Fast & Furious Moments. The Guestlist : Sean Cannon speaks with Steve Burns, who has just released a new album, "Foreverywhere," with longtime collaborator Steven Drozd. Kitchen Convos : Rachel DesRochers sits down with Brian Busken to hear about his side of the family business.

This week on Start Hear , Tripp continues his investigation into great national and local podcasts.

Join Tripp Eldredge as he explores the world of podcasts on the first episode of Start Hear .