What Are You Listening To? {My Favorite Podcasts}
There are so many awesome podcasts that are available, and I didn’t really discover them until I️ was spending a full work day a week on I️-10. Here are some of my favorites. (Note: they’ll let you know if there is colorful language when you download!)
Strong Opinions Loosely Held
At some point, you’ve probably seen one of their female positive videos shared on Facebook. The podcast is just that – lots of good discussions on being a modern woman and all that it encompasses. There are topics that range from motherhood to technology to politics. Overall, it’s good stuff and you’re bound to leave with your own strong opinion.
Carrie On: The Sex and the City Podcast
Yes, I️ know it has been ten years since the last episode aired on HBO, but the goal of this podcast is to see if the themes of the show are still relevant. The show is hosted by a young married couple, and it’s very interesting to get both a male and female perspective. SATC is in the news constantly at any given time (Will there be a third movie?! Is Miranda the feminist we all needed?) so it’s fun to listen to the hosts’ thoughts on how Carrie Bradshaw would handle social media.
Freakonomics Radio
I️ first learned about Freakonomics from the documentary on Netflix, and I️ was so excited to find there was podcast. The majority of the topics are similar to the documentary where the raised question is “why do humans do the things they do?” The interviews are fascinating also. Check out the one featuring entrepreneur Miki Agrawal. It’s not disappointing!
NPR’s Code Switch
You’ll have to step out of your comfort zone with this one. I️t tackles politics, education, history, and race. There was a three part episode on the first year of an all male high school, and you don’t have to be an educator to appreciate the vivid storytelling.
Some other popular podcasts are Serial, any TED talks, and This American Life. Podcasts are the perfect background when Waze is telling you there’s a 15 minute jam at Siegen Lane.
