A podcast is an episodic series of digital media files which a user can set up so that new episodes are automatically downloaded via web syndication to the user’s own local computer or portable media player. It’s a mouthful, so I just call them “stories on my phone.”
I am relative newbie to the podcast world. In the past couple years, there were a few local ones I listened to (Fresh Air and Radio Times). But only lately have I dipped my toes into the ever expanding sea of podcasts. And let me tell you, it is not only a sea but nearly a tidal wave of podcasts.
Now I don’t need to just rely on a constant stream of audio books to keep me entertained, I can also get fascinating stories, science updates, current event discussions, and all around pop culture anytime I want. Even Cheyenne loves to listen to podcasts with me (can’t you tell).
Top 5 Podcasts
Ever the fan of the top 5 or 10 or 20 lists, here are the top 5 podcasts that I am totally loving right now:
5. TWiT (This Week in Tech) – Since a sizeable portion of my job involves tech and website upkeep, I decided to try to keep up with things in the news on this topic. This is a thought-provoking discussion not only of new tech but also how technology touches every aspect of our lives and what it means for the future.
4. Hidden Brain – Anything that discusses our magnificent brains and how they work completely fascinates me. Combine it with great storytelling and I’m totally hooked.
3. What I Missed in History Class – This is a fun little podcast that reveals interesting nuggets in history that are not often covered. It covers people, events, and mysteries. If you love history you will love this too. Plus it has been out there for a number of years so there are tons of back episodes you can search through to find the history you most want to hear about.
2. The Story Collider – This is one I just found but is right up at the top of the ones I love. It explores personal stories of science and everyday life. It is great!
1. What Should I Read Next – My absolute favorite right now. Thanks to my niece Tara for turning me on to this. For anyone one who loves to read and struggles with finding the right book this is the podcast for you.
A couple honorable mentions are Sword and Scale, This Week in Feakanomics, This American Life, and the TED Radio Hour.
There really is so much out there. Take a look, explore, enjoy!
Contentment and French Fries 
That is a great picture of Cheyenne! 🙂 I also like The Moth podcast – stories are sometimes weird, sometimes touching, but usually amusing.
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Yes, I’ve listened to Moth as well. So many good ones out there.
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Oh man, now I have to check these out too…..😀
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I love “What I missed in History Class”. Thanks for sharing.
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Also I loved the first season of the podcast called Serial, I think you listened to it also.
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I did listen to Serial. I definitely should get a shout out for the first season. I wasn’t really able to get into the second one though.
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