Are you familiar with podcasts? While not a formal definition, I think of podcasts as shows that you listen to – somewhat similar to talk radio. However, the variety of topics for podcasts is pretty wide ranging, and there is bound to be a podcast on a topic that you find interesting. The other neat thing is that with today’s technology pretty much anyone can create and distribute podcasts. It can be a great way to share ideas, opinions and advice with others.
Where can you find podcasts? A lot of times I hear about them from email lists that I am on. If you read books or magazines, they may direct you to podcasts. Doing a simple internet search for a podcast on a topic of interest can also be done. Regardless of how you do it, it usually does not take long to find a lot of podcasts that you would enjoy listening to (assuming you enjoy this type of activity).
Of course, the next question is: when do you listen to all of these podcasts that you have found? That can definitely be tricky. Depending on the work you do, you may be able to listen to them while you are working. I don’t advocate this if it impairs your ability to work, but it might be an option. You can listen to them when you are driving, but again only if it doesn’t impair your ability to drive. You can listen to them when you are exercising. You can listen to them when you are doing chores around the house. That is one of the benefits to podcasts – there are so many different opportunities to listen to them. So, take some time today to consider what role, if any, podcasts could play in your life, as they can be a great way to learn and enjoy the world around us.