I know most of us occupy our free time with books, YouTube, Netflix, or a cup of coffee with our friends, but I prefer listening to podcasts more than anything else. I love listening to radio dialogues or an interesting story, especially when I’m taking a walk.
Here are four podcast stations for different times of the day!
- Morning: WSJ What’s News
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There are many news stations on Podcast, but I personally like this one because the updates are fast and short! 10-15 minutes of news without jargon and long interviews are great to know just enough about what’s going on in the world. How about starting off your day with this one?
- Afternoon: The New Yorker: Fiction
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Some of my favorite stories are from the New Yorker and I always keep up with the new ones via Podcast. I really appreciate this station because you don’t need a subscription to the New Yorker yet you still have access to these fun stories! The archives go as far as 2007, so you have lots to hear.
- Late Afternoon: This American Life
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I love this station for its history and how neat each episode is. I first listened to this station from my sociology class, and I absolutely fell in love with it. It has a good balance of politics and interesting narratives. My favorite episode is Fiasco!.
- Nighttime: Levar Burton Reads
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People have different opinions about listening to music or radio right before bed, but I think a good bedtime story can be helpful for adults as well. Burton’s storytelling is soothing, and the selection of stories vary widely in genres which is why I love this station so much. I can almost guarantee that the stories will probably be new to you, and you might end up discovering great new authors.