Listening to podcast is what kept me sane during my long commutes to work and back home pre-pandemic. It also makes chores bearable and pretty much saves me from the waiting games. The best part? This listening experience is, by and large, offered for free. Really, if you want to tune in to something substantial and good for the mind (and ears), podcast is the way to go.
I cannot emphasize enough how fascinated I am with this digital audio file. This is one of my go-to’s for bits of easy-to-chew information, on-the-fly inspiration, light-hearted banters, and wholesome entertainment. Laced beautifully in any chosen episode are topics you will surely love and be into. Trust me, there is no chapter that won’t spark something in you.
But looking at how busy our schedules can be, tuning in on a 30-45-minute episode might not sound good. But don’t worry, we rounded up 7 short podcasts that can inform, entertain, and teach you something great in under 30 minutes. So, hear ye hear ye!
TED Talks Daily
If you can’t find the time to watch a TED Talk video, here’s the podcast that will solve the problem. Listen to experts talk about subjects and matters they love and live by.
60-Second Science
Talk about getting smarter in just 60 seconds a day! This minute-long show by Scientific American answers science questions from killer whale culture to how working at home can save on energy bills.
The Allusionist
Isn’t it cool and fun to see your vocabulary expand day by day? For your word of the day, subscribe to this podcast. But not just that, host Helen Zaltzman spends each episode expounding the development of the English language. So, get your pen and paper ready for new words you can pick up along the way.
The Daily
To give you the lowdown of what’s happening around you, tune in to this early-bird news show. It breaks down the latest and most pressing news stories to keep you in the know.
Planet Money
Sorry, Jessie J, but this one is about the money, money, money. This urges you to listen to the complex and intimidating world of business and economics, but the hosts make sure to turn this huge realm into easy-to-digest stories that will leave you wanting to hit the next episode.
The Memory Palace
Dive into these meticulously researched and immersive historical narratives. This podcast offers tickets to history with unique perspectives on events of the past.
A Thousand Things to Talk About
If you are born a conversationalist or just love the art of pondering thoughts, feel free to stick with this podcast. It throws out questions you could ask yourself and host Andrea Parrish shares her opinions for you to mull over, but really this show will leave you digging for answers within yourself.
With these pocket-sized episodes, every day you allow yourself to grow. A minute or two of acquiring knowledge can go a long way, right? Subscribed to another short-form podcast? Share it with us! We’re listening.
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