If you haven’t heard of podcasts, or haven’t tried any before, they might become your new best friend! Entertaining and informative, podcasts are a great tool for fighting isolation and boredom. Listeners feel like they’re part of a conversation, even if the recordings were done years before.
What is a podcast exactly? Here’s a definition from thepodcasthost.com website:
A podcast is essentially a talk radio series, but on demand. This means that listeners don’t need to turn up and tune in live, but can listen any time (and pretty much anywhere) they like.
You can listen to podcasts on any device. Subscribe to podcasts or stream them online using any podcast app. The most popular platforms for listening to podcasts include the following. Click on the app's name and it will open on a new webpage.
There’s a podcast for virtually every area of interest, be it sports, science, history, news, or celebrity culture. These are some story- and book-related pods for various ages.
For little ones:
Calming and relaxing short stories that can be used at bedtime, or anytime kiddos need to practice mindfulness.
For bigger kids:
Vivid performances of fairy tales, classics, and original stories aimed at children who have moved past the picture-book age.
For tweens:
The 11-year-old main character of this fun mystery series is searching for his missing friends; middle-schoolers make up the voice cast.
For teens:
Creepy and atmospheric, this podcast is presented as a community radio show for the fictional desert town of Night Vale.
For adults:
Hosted by Zibby Owens, author and mother of four. Listen to conversations with writers and get the latest news on upcoming books.
Produced by the New York Public Library, this podcast features books, culture, and what to read next.
Podcasts are free, portable, and can be addictive. You become part of a group that enjoys the same listening experience; many podcasts have cult followers and hosts tour the globe to perform before live audiences. Join the fun!
What podcasts do you love listening to? -JJ
Mystery lovers should check out Shedunnit. A young sounding British woman enthusiastically explores the classic period and the rise of authors like Dorothy Sayers and Agatha Christie.
ReplyDeletethat sounds like fun! will check it out.
DeleteI am an infrequent listener to podcasts but was pleased to discover a fun one about the origins of words and usage called A Way with Words: perfect for listening while out for a stroll.
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