Finding Favorites is where we learn about people’s favorite things and get recommendations without using an algorithm. Every other week, host Leah Jones sits down with a guest to learn about how they found their favorite thing, why they love it and why they think other people will fall in love, too.
Finding Favorites with Leah Jones
Claim This Podcastby Leah Jones
5.0(33 reviews)
203 episodes
Updated Weekly
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
69
Podcast Authority
BetaGoodBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality54
Social91
YouTube82
Engagement82
Podcast Overview
Finding Favorites is where we learn about people’s favorite things and get recommendations without using an algorithm. Every other week, host Leah Jones sits down with a guest to learn about how they found their favorite thing, why they love it and why they think other people will fall in love, too.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
6/22/2020
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
69
Podcast Authority
BetaGoodBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality54
Social91
YouTube82
Engagement82
7
Excellent Areas
1
Good Performance
11
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Episode Length
59 minutes
Performing excellently!
good
Publishing Consistency
Every 10 days
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
poor
Episode Thumbnails
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
+16 More Metrics
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report
See how your show performs across every key metric
Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Secure Sponsorships
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Grow Your Audience
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
1 verified contact email on file for Finding Favorites with Leah Jones
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
February 9, 2026
Candy Chat Crossover: Lapland and Finnish Candy
Over on Candy Chat Chicago, Ronnie Raviv joined hosts Leah Jones and Jocelyn Geboy to talk about medical diagnoses, Finland, the Ice Hotel, the last Bears game of the post-season, all while eating a lot of Finnish candy. Candy that we sample during the episode. Photos on Threads Suffeli Puffi Marianne Dumle Winter Mix Jaffa Karl Fazer Blueberry Truffle Karl Fazer Salty Toffee Crunch Salted Caramel Fudge Ollo All Sorts Susu Snacks Tutti Frutti Winter Mix Tyrkisk Peper Fazer Glogikulaat Lapland's blueberry candy Vestibular Schwannoma or Acoustic Neuroma information Mayo Clinic Dr. Ricky Wong Ronnie and Leah's guide to Lapland Time-lapse drive to Sweden: Housing between Kittila/Levy and Muonio Villa Borealis (where we stayed) https://www.villaborealis.com Lapland Dream Villas (3adjacent cabins, different owner, same operator) https://www.laplanddream.fi Appropriate clothing Our property owner had a warehouse that she took us to for boots, coats, gloves, snowpants, etc Ice hotel provided coveralls, gloves, boots, balaclava Base layer of cotton is a no-no in a cold room at Icehotel so make sure you at least have something synthetic or wool for top and bottom Places we ate in Finland Swiss cafe Muonio Takka at Olos resort Panoramic restaurant at Levi resort via gondola Levi Pizza Salteriat (schnitzel) Finland activities and vendors Aurora Chase with Arctic Frontiers http://www.arcticfrontier.fi/ Phenomenal. Would’ve booked a second night if needed Base camp was on a frozen lake with a hut with a fire, warm juice and brownies Dogsled http://www.maglelin.fi/ What a delightful afternoon! Ronnie drove a sled himself and I was a passenger on the guide's sled. Once she saw my cane, she made arrangements for me to sit and take 200 photos. Family owned and operated. She offers different distances based on the weather and party size. Arcandia Adventure Park What a fun, silly night! We did ramen with the shamen for dinner. Hot pot cooking with reindeer meat, filet, ramen, fresh veg A la cart sausages and snacks looked good Hot chocolate with mint liqueur was delicious We threw spears, axes, archery, and did an astrology chart This is hilly terrain with snow packed paths. We saw people slip and fall, but kept our footing. Of course it’s a tourist trap! Take your best ren faire or Comic-Con attitude and have fun https://www.arcandia.fi/ Reindeer safari https://www.getyourguide.com/sirkka-l139331/levi-reindeer-experience-with-sled-ride-t418396/?ranking_uuid=3248de96-0922-420f-af99-54f05c66decf Warm drinks in a hut with a fire for fascinating reindeer facts after short sleigh ride and feeding reindeer Ice hotel in Sweden https://www.icehotel.com/ What we did Ice Dinner Slept cold in 365 art suite Aurora photography with Scandinavian Sami Photoadventures Www.scandanavianphtotoadventures.com. Ice sculpture class Ice Hotel suggestions Look at the calendar for when the winter exhibit opens. We went a week before. Fun vibe with all the artists and builders on campus, but we didn’t get to see the annual build Skip the ice dinner and eat a la carts Use their gear! It’s really good Make it two nights - one warm, one cold - and enjoy a slower visit Overall thoughts We went Nov 30 to December 6 2 hours of daylight stretched into 4-5 hours with dawn and dusk Went before peak season of total darkness, so more cost effective We didn’t do any Christmas or Santa stuff A few notes on traveling fat and mobility-impaired IceHotel had gear in sizes too big for me! The icehotel sleeping bag was snug and a little claustrophobic, but it zipped The property manager had coats big enough for me (actually a little too big) WinterRent coat was my fave, but their 6x pants didn't fit. Their boots were also the best I borrowed for me. The Snow Country snow pants I bought on clearance last year were perfect https://www.snowcountryouterwear.com/ Smart Wool base layers in largest size fit great Darn T
January 18, 2026
2025 Call In Show with bonus Rabbi Zedek
It's time for our annual Best of Call In show where past guests and listeners send in voice memos of some of their favorite things from 2025. This year's episode includes a 30 minute interlude with Rabbi Michael Zedek to talk about his newest book! Rabbi Michael Zedek People are Like... Taking Miracles Seriously TedX The Four Beautifuls Korman Siblings Hosts of Friday Night Movie Podcast Producers of The Floaters Koln 75 F1 in the theater Stranger Things Avatar Fire & Ash Adult Children Pam Rose Severance Traitors Stranger Things on Broadway Damiano David (music) Weapons Sinners The Naked Gun Dinosaur improv Ben Schwartz & Friends Taskmaster Celebrity Boyfriend - James Acaster Would I Lie to You Off Menu Podcast Abbas Jaffary Mini ITX gaming computer Geometry Wars Ball Pit Switch 2 Metroid Prime Beyond Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Itality - indigenous vegan food Work team Students Tilted Access Press Canned Podcast HDTGM Hello from the Magic Tavern Arcane - Netflix Resisting ICE Steve Higgins 20th anniversary of teaching at Lewis & Clark 15 years of Ink & Drink comics Katharos - Steve’s own comic Assorted Crisis Events (comic short stories) Severance Pluribus KPop Demon Hunter Maybe Happy Ending Andy Minecraft in person Birdwatching Going to the beach Anime conventions Cosplay photo shoots Making and wearing cosplay BINGO Resolutions Punch Card Resolutions Jasmine Davila Heated Rivalry Fandom & community Ezra Butler - independent researcher Jute Backerei in Berlin Jesse Dukes - host of Upper Middle Brow Cannery Row - John Steinbeck Sweet Thursday - Steinbeck Exhalation: Stories Ted Chang Robot Stories - Isaac Asimov Salt-water fishing Wet Legs - Moisturizer Follow Finding Favorites on Instagram at @FindingFavsPod and leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or Spotify. Got a question or want to suggest a guest? email Leah at FindingFavoritesPodcast@gmail.com Support Finding Favorites by shopping for books by guests or recommended by guests on Bookshop.
December 7, 2025
Max Klau loves music
Max Klau, an author, musician and social change agent, joined Leah in October to talk about his new book, a new album and making art in dangerous times. Max and Leah met through New Politics Academy and his book Developing Servant Leaders at Scale dives into his tried and true methods for self-discovery. Follow Max online Developing Servant Leaders at Scale by Max Klau: https://bookshop.org/p/books/developing-servant-leaders-at-scale-how-to-do-it-and-why-it-matters-max-klau/a9fe513c6a63c3ca?ean=9781837081653 Max's website: https://www.maxklau.com/ Max's LinkedIn for workshop info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-klau-0319a11/ The Max Klau Band: https://www.maxklau.com/music Mentions New Politics Academy: https://www.newpoliticsacademy.org/ James Talarico: https://jamestalarico.com/ Kansas Leadership Center: https://kansasleadershipcenter.org/ Inner Development Goals: https://innerdevelopmentgoals.org/ Stutz: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21819228/ Jessi Bender on Finding Favorites: https://findingfavorites.podbean.com/e/jesi-bender-victorian-utica/ I Fight Dragons: https://ifightdragons.com/ Tour:Smart by Martin Atkins: https://martinatkins.bigcartel.com/product/tour-smart-digital-book Moshav: https://www.moshavband.com/ Bob Schneider: https://www.bobschneider.com/ Michael Shelley: https://michaelshelley.net/ WFMU: https://wfmu.org/ Finding Favorites is (once again) edited and mixed by Rob Abrazado. Follow Finding Favorites on Instagram at @FindingFavsPod and leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or Spotify. Got a question or want to suggest a guest? email Leah at FindingFavoritesPodcast@gmail.com Support Finding Favorites by shopping for books by guests or recommended by guests on Bookshop.
203 total episodes available
Recent guests on Finding Favorites with Leah Jones
Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.
Shai Korman
Guest
Sharna Marcus
Guest
Lee Upton
Guest
Brandon Klein
Guest
Christine Marie Eberle
Guest
Jesse Dukes
Guest
M3GAN
Guest
Curtis Smith
Guest
Jeph Wilkinson
Guest
Rabbi Michael Zedek
Guest
Deep-dive analytics for Finding Favorites with Leah Jones
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Finding Favorites with Leah Jones?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Information about guest appearances is not available.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.