The Power of the Spoken Word, Podcasts
Podcasts have already changed many lives. You can learn many new and useful things by listening to them regularly. But first, it\’s a good idea to answer the question:
What is a podcast?
What is a podcast?
A podcast is an audio or video program that you can listen to anytime, anywhere. For example, during your morning commute, while doing the dishes, or while working out – it\’s up to you.
So why listen to podcasts?
Because they are completely free
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That alone might be a reason to give it a try.
Otherwise you are spending unproductive time
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I carry my cell phone with me all the time, so I can listen to it anywhere. For example, in the doctor\’s waiting room, instead of scrolling through social media, you can listen to a podcast and time will soon pass a little faster. You also don\’t have to have an Internet connection. Most apps have offline download capabilities. New episodes of your favorite podcasts are automatically downloaded when you connect to wifi and are always ready on your phone.
There is a podcast for everyone
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Whatever topic you can possibly think of, there is a podcast for it. Podcasts are usually created by enthusiasts in a particular field, so we can listen to a wide variety of topics. Podcasts are usually the exact opposite of broadcasts(TV and radio stations) and are designed to engage as many people as possible, i.e., make as much money as possible.
It has a diverse range of creators
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Unlike traditional media, starting a podcast is as complicated as starting a blog. That is why a huge number of people are immersed in podcasts. Hence, there are many opinions, voices, or even experiences.
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So how do you start listening?
The easiest way is to find a podcast app on your smartphone. Of course, this is not the only solution, but you can always find one if you look for it. If you are not a complete Apple fan, there are apps for Android, Pocket Castfor example.
So what should you listen to?
The beauty of podcasts is that there is something for everyone.