
Aminah Keevy
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Ever get home and feel like reading, but you’re too tired to keep your eyes focused on the words? How about on your way to work, does the commute playlist get redundant? Why not switch up the routine and try getting into podcasts? They’re easy to follow, require no extra effort, and can play in the background while you check-off things from your to-do list! Here are 8 podcasts worth looking into:
Hidden Brain
Curious about subconscious processes and patterns that influence how we behave? Check out Hidden Brain, where every episode addresses a different question, conflict or complexity!
Listen on Apple, Google and Spotify.
Via Hidden Brain
On Being
Interested in learning more about human connection? What about how to live together and treat one another? Follow Krista Tippett on her Peabody award-winning podcast, On Being, which includes interviews and discussions with different people on various topics each week.
Via On Being
The Lore
Multiple award-winning podcast, The Lore, offers thrilling accounts of historical crime-stories. Follow the eerie twists and nightmare-ish realties and explore the dark side of history with new episodes out every other Monday.
Listen on Apple, Google and Spotify.
Via The Lore
The Partially Examined Life
Fan of philosophy? The Partially Examined Life podcast involves philosophical questions and discussions between friends located around the world.
Listen on Apple, Spotify and Audible.
Via Madison Magazine
Revisionist History
From masterful author, Malcolm Gladwell, comes Revisionist History where he discusses things “overlooked and misunderstood.” Sure to have you rethink something new each episode, this podcast is a must-try!
Via The Arc
Sound Opinions
Intrigued by music? Sound Opinions addresses various aspects of music, including history, artist news, and components in genre and production.
Via Stitcher
Stuff to Blow Your Mind
Love science and paranormal quandaries? Stuff to Blow Your Mind examines cosmic mysteries, evolutionary marvels, trans-human future and everything in between. Each episode will blow your mind!
Via Apple Podcasts
30 for 30
For anyone interested in sports, 30 for 30 provides explanations on historical sporting events and celebrities in each episode. Commentary and audio snippets from games, press conferences and personal interviews make the ESPN podcast quite unique.
Via 30 for 30