Listen up! Want to make the most out of your next long car drive? Want something new to listen to while jogging? Don’t want to be bored out of your mind when you (finally) decide to do some spring cleaning?
Try listening to a podcast. I think podcasts are a pretty underrated form of entertainment/education/news, but they’ve been on the rise for a while now. And the great thing is that there’s a podcast for everyone— whether you’re a science geek, aspiring chef, exercise junkie, murder mystery lover, fashionista, or just want to laugh. I’ve noticed podcasts are super underutilized among girls our age, but I feel like they wouldn’t be if people realized how much they have to offer. Here are just a few awesome podcasts you should check out stat:
1) Serial
You’ll find yourself binge listening to this crime drama podcast while you accomplish mindless tasks, or before you go to sleep (instead of Netflixing).
2) This American Life
Calling all history nerds! Or even if you just love hearing a good story, this podcast will definitely capture your attention.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/this-american-life/id201671138
3) WTF with Marc Maron
Hit up this podcast if you want a really, really good laugh.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast/id329875043
4) Stuff You Should Know
This podcast will make you a better-informed and well-rounded human being. Plus, it’s fascinating and addicting because it explains so many things we take for granted in life.
http://www.stuffyoushouldknow.com/podcasts/
5) New Yorker: The Political Scene
You have no excuse not to keep up to speed with current political happenings thanks to this wonderful podcast.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/new-yorker-political-scene/id268213039
6) Out to Lunch
This local New Orleans podcast is hosted by Tulane’s very own Peter Ricchiuti, a finance professor and economics expert. He interviews awesome business-savvy New Orleanians, and it’s highly enjoyable and informative.
http://www.npr.org/podcasts/381443689/out-to-lunch