Podcasts have been gaining popularity due to the pandemic, and lately, I’ve been hooked. Whenever I need to get ready, clean around the house, or if I’m just chilling on the couch, I like to throw on one of my saved podcasts. I like to listen to a variety of different types, mainly because what I want to listen to really depends on my mood that day. There are so many interesting ones out there, so I’m sure you can find something you will enjoy as well. For those of you who don’t know where to look, I created a list which features some of my favorite podcasts I’ve listened to or heard about. Most of these are available on Spotify, even with a basic account. Happy listening everyone 🙂
Philosophize This!
This is a beginner friendly podcast all about philosophy. It talks about the ideas that have shaped the world we live in today, all in chronological order. It is super easy to follow if you start from the beginning, but you definitely don’t need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand these episodes. I have to be honest, I didn’t think I would enjoy this podcast at first, mostly because I have a very hard time staying awake in social studies class, but the way this is spoken is actually super interesting. I can feel that this has helped me in understanding more subjects, not just social studies, because it covers a wide variety of useful topics.
The Murder Squad
This is a true crime documentary series hosted by Paul Holes, a retired cold case investigator, and Billy Jensen, an investigative journalist. Each week they talk about old cases that have never been solved, and try to examine them again using various techniques such as social media geotagging, DNA searching, and so on. The best thing is that people send in tips and theories about the cases, which Holes and Jensen include in their podcast, making it a truly immersive experience. Please note that this might be triggering for some people as it talks a lot about violence, death, etc.
Beyond the to do List
This podcast is hosted by Erik Fisher, and he talks about how to deal with the troubles of life, and how to implement different strategies to help. Productivity is something that comes up a lot, and I believe we have all had a lack of that from time to time. He also has guests that star on the show, who are professionals in productivity and how to incorporate that in both your work and social life. I just discovered the podcast, so personally I cannot say much about it, but I have heard so many great reviews and I’m super excited to dive in.
Real Pirates
This podcast is super new, so as of now there are only two episodes, but I’ve listened to a bit of both of them and they have definitely grabbed my attention. It talks about people such as the great Blackbeard, who was portrayed in Pirates of the Caribbean, and it tells listeners the actual truth behind fact and fiction. If you are a pirate fan, and want to learn more about the backstories and legends behind some of the greatest pirates, I think you would definitely enjoy this podcast.
Ted Talks Daily
This podcast is a compilation of different TED Talks which cover many different topics such as zoology, artificial intelligence, and so on. They are short episodes of real people giving speeches about things they are passionate about, and it is a great one to listen to if you want to learn something new, or find some new perspectives.
Some more websites that have great podcast recommendations are Good Housekeeping, Time, and Vogue Magazine.