Listening to podcasts is a great way to start, end or break up your day by filling your mind with information or clearing your head and focusing on someone else’s story for a little bit. With the immense variety of podcasts available for free, especially on iPhones, there is likely a podcast out there for you. Whether you are searching for the news, stories or celebrity gossip, we have got you covered.
The News
Listening to various news podcasts is a great way to start your day and get information whilst still being able to do other things like eating your breakfast or commuting to work or classes. “The Daily” by the New York Times is a 20-minute podcast that comes out Monday through Friday. It is hosted by political journalist Michael Barbaro; each episode usually covers one current news topic. Another great podcast for getting the news is “The Global News Podcast” created by the BBC. This podcast comes out every day of the week, is usually around 30 minutes long, and is hosted by Alex Ritson. Similar to “The Daily”, it usually covers one topic in detail and then fills in with a couple short stories at the end. A final option for a great news podcast to listen to is called “Today, Explained”. This podcast is also usually around 20 minutes and covers relevant news topics. All three of these podcasts are great, and it really comes down to personal preference on which one you choose to listen to for your daily dose of current events.
Stories
“This American Life” is a great hour long podcast that is always a true story, a great choice for those times when you just want to sit back and let your own worries fade away to the sound of someone else’s voice. The podcast covers a range of different topics from people’s breakups to people switched at birth. Another binge-worthy, story-based podcast is “Serial”, which is actually made by the creators of “This American Life”, however, it is different because the listener follows one story, a true crime story, over the course of one whole season. “Serial” is also narrated largely in part by Sarah Koenig, an American journalist. Each week you can tune in to listen to the next chapter.
Motivation
Sometimes you just need a little motivation or someone to inspire you. There are podcasts for that too! One example is “Lead to Win with Michael Hyatt”. Hyatt gives advice on his motivational podcast which comes from his years of experience as a CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers and as a motivational speaker. He shares stories on how to organize your life and become a more successful leader. Another great option is the “Mindvalley Podcast”. This podcast features teachers and thoughtful leaders such as Cameron Herold, Sarah Prout and Ben Greenfield. They all discuss ideas in the realm of personal growth for the body, mind, spirit, and work.
Celebrities
Pure entertainment given to you by celebrities may be exactly what you are looking for. In that case, a fun podcast to check out is “Pretty Big Deal” with Ashley Graham. The supermodel and body activist invites different guests on each podcast, where they discuss things like culture, beauty, and business. Funny and lighthearted, this is a really enjoyable podcast to check out. Anna Faris’ podcast titled “Anna Faris is Unqualified” is another celebrity podcast option. Her podcast is advice-oriented (despite the name), and she gives us a new and fresh take on life’s problems.
Hopefully, these podcasts are a good starting base for you and your podcast journey. There are so many options and it almost feels as if there is an unlimited variety of podcasts to listen to, you just have to find what works for you!