Let's Talk Podcasts!

@Crystal Bruce I don't do any work-related pods, but some fun ones I like are Goosebuds (NSFW), The Big Flop (semi-NSFW), NYT's Hard Fork (SFW). I added Stuff They Don't Want You to Know to my rotation, Crystal. Fixing to check it out.

@Crystal Bruce, like @Bobby Steurer, I don't listen to any work-related podcasts (unless someone I work with is being interviewed for one!).

My favorite is Spotless, which is a podcast about cleaning I also enjoy Smartless and Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend.

I am also a big audiobook listener, so while I have a lot of podcasts lined up, if I'm in the middle of a good book (or on a time crunch because I've borrowed it from the library!), then they tend to pile up.

@Crystal Bruce I rarely listen to work related podcasts. I like to listen to true crime podcasts like Crime Junkies and The Deck. I also like to listen to Your Mama's Kitchen and Intentionally Overheard with Robert Ginyard.

@Crystal Bruce:

What's your favorite work-related podcast?

What's your favorite non-work related podcast?

I have a couple that tend to lean history/mystery! I really love Conspiracy Theories, Stuff They Don't Want You to Know, and for the spooky season, I love Ghosts in the Burbs.

My favorite non-work podcast is “On Fire with Jeff Probst” because I am a huge Survivor junkie. Any of the Survivor podcasts tickle me. Someday I'll apply and be miserable on the island myself someday.

@Crystal Bruce, My favorite work related podcast is Successful Nonprofits. I also like Ted Talks Daily.

@Crystal Bruce The School of Greatness is inspiring. He explores qualities that make people successful. For fun, I listen to Hidden Brain.

@Crystal Bruce For work-related content, I’m a fan of "Museum Archipelago." It offers bite-sized insights into the evolving world of museums, perfect for professionals in the field. It’s a great way to stay updated on trends and hear from a diverse array of voices.

For non-work-related content, "Reply All" is a favorite. It dives into interesting and often quirky internet-related stories, blending humor and investigative journalism in a way that’s always engaging.

honestly I don't listen to work related podcasts outside of work- I keep that all separate. But on my way to work I listen to a couple regularly and my favorites that are work-adjacent are TBOY (The Best One Yet) it has business insights and the hosts are really fun. And I often listen to The Journal if the story is of interest to me.

my favorite non-work pod is Old Gods of Appalachia.

@Crystal Bruce
Smartless is my favourite. I'm looking forward to reading about some good work-related podcasts to add to the rotation.

@Crystal Bruce I love a good podcast!

I would be remiss if i didn't plug the podcast produced by my org for my work-related podcast: Joy Outside

My most listened podcasts that I love for a long drive or listening on a walk are:
Ooligies - science/comedy a new oology discussed with an expert oologist each week
Golden State Naturalist - described as ‘podcast about asking questions and experiencing wonder.’ the host visits various locations in California and asks experts questions
Financial Feminist - exactly what it sounds like, finance education

Dungeons and Daddies- Laugh out loud Dungeons & Dragons play through pod

@Crystal Bruce omg I just wrote a beautiful list and then lost it as I was about to post!

Here goes - for take two that won't be nearly as fancy . . . I have listened to many listed - Engage, Oologies, Wiser than Me are my favorite among those. Here are ones I really enjoy that haven't been listed below (that I noticed)

For Work

Work Appropriate - with Anne Helen Petersen (Fun fact she taught at Putney for a year!) It has ended and is still great for office dilemmas

The Mel Robins Podcast - great stuff in here for work and personal life

For the rest of life. . .

We Can Do Hard Things* - Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle

Good Inside with Dr. Becky - great parenting and reparenting (often a guest on the above podcast)

Levar Burton Reads* - Makes the Trekkie in me very happy

Unsung Hero - Short and makes me feel all the feels

Murder on Sex Island - 12 episodes. Ridiculous. Love the narration. What would season 2 be like if they had one

Nothing Much Happens Stories for Sleep and Relaxation - Will I ever know how one ends?

*Coincidentally both of these have former bbcon keynote speakers!

Ok I might like how the fast version came out better - going to post now before I lose it again!

@Crystal Bruce
The Leader Assistant hosted by Jeremy Burrows is great for work and Bialik Breakdown is my favorite non work related!

@Crystal Bruce I love the Sirius podcast of “Baroque and Beyond” - great music to listen to during work or when relaxing. Music doesn't get much better than this!

@Crystal Bruce I love podcasts! I don't listen to any work-related ones but for non-work some favourites are:

Criminal with Phoebe Judge - fascinating true crime stories, told with great empathy, Phoebe is an amazing presenter

Uncanny Japan with Thersa Matsuura - stories of Japanese folklore and legends and unusual customs

99% Invisible - podcast about design in all its forms

Serial - you've probably all heard of this one, the current season about Guantanamo is fascinating although quite disturbing

There are many more but I don't have time to type them all out right now

@Reuben Schmitz I had a professor who offered exam study hours and his study session included Baroque music playing in the background. His rationale was that studies show it helps knowledge retention. I guess he was right.