13 lucky podcasts for my thirteenth blog

MY first rules of thumb: listen to something you can laugh with, get inspired by or learn from.

Fact: creatives spend more time than we like sitting at a desk working on designs. So to fix the monotony, I explore podcasts. I listen to podcasts. And I mean, listen all day to podcasts. I have my favorites, and I run out of them quickly. I love so many.

13 Top Podcasts of 2019....so far:

Private Parts Podcast with Jamie Laing and Francis Boulle

About: Hilarious Interviews of British Comics and Personalities

Episode to Start with: Cleaning Poo at Rada or Medic!!

When I listen: Literally any time they have a new podcast out. I’ve listened to the two podcasts above more that 20 times each because they just make me laugh over and over. Comedy at its absolute finest.

Reply All with PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman

About: Tech/Enternet Journalism

Episode to Start with: Long Distance - This is proof that Alex Goldman really wants to learn who is signing on remotely to his computer

When I listen: Again, literally whenever there is a new episode. They blend humor with technology news like the coolest guys you knew in high school. (I graduated from high school in 2018; these guys could literally be the cool guys from my high school which is pretty cool.)

Every Little Thing with Flora Lichtman

About: Amazing Question + Answer

Episode to Start with: Is Your Bedtime Killing You?

When I listen: Flora is the best friend you have never met. She makes her guests feel so validated even when they ask the craziest questions. Also, you learn about the most random facts and realize you wish you asked more questions.

Science Vs with Wendy Zuckerman

About: Debunking Myths with Scientific Proof

Episode to Start with: Essential Oil - Science or Snake Oil?

When I listen: When I want a reality check. Science can’t be disputed and Wendy Zuckerman presents science with humility and whit.

Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway

About: Technology, Our Culture and Media in the United States. Technological predictions with an opinionated crew gives a whole new outlook on our culture.

Episode to Start with: 2018 Biggest Stories and 2019 Preductions

When I listen: Every Friday to make sure I’m inspired to get things done on the weekend. Also, I really like to be informed about what’s going on in tech. Sometimes their podcast is like taking a free college class and I love that.

The Daily with Michael Barbaro

About: Best Daily News

Episode to Start with: Begin with today’s date, so you hear the latest news.

When I listen: Every morning. Daily reality check of what’s going on in the world.

Exploring My Strange Bible with Tim Mackie

About: Biblical Truth Theology

Episode to Start with: I Am Who I Am: Part 1

When I listen: On days I need to feel grounded, loved and at home.

Ologies Podcast with Alie Ward

About: Educational on EVERY Front

Episode to Start with: Oceanology

When I listen: When I want to blend the humor with the education and learn about the most random things. She and her expert guess do into immense detail; the episodes are a bit long, but it’s so worth it.

The Cut with Molly Fischer

About: Women’s Voices About All Facets of Life

Episode to Start with: Introduction

When I listen: When I feel powerful and can do anything, or I want to feel that way…

Ask a Manager with Alison Green

About: All Work Quandaries and What to Do with Them

Episode to Start with: We’re All Awkward Creatures

When I listen: When I want to understand better how to work with others in a professional and mature manner. Alison has amazing tools in her arsenal.

Stuff You Should Know with Josh and Chuck

About: Educational

Episode to Start with: Frida Kahlo: Painter, Artist, Genius

When I listen: When I need consistency after a stressful moment and enjoy the melodic tones of Josh and Chuck as they walk you through the most bizarre topics. Their structure is the same every episode making it easy to listen to.

Milk Street Radio with Christopher Kimball

About: International Cooking Technique, Journalism and Inspiration

Episode to Start with: Salt, Fat, Acid Heat: The Elements of Good Cooking - This episode introduced me to Samin Norsat who is now all over Netflix and the NYT. She has such a passion for cooking and I now know so much more in the kitchen.

When I listen: When I can’t wait to get home and start cooking. There are some days I really don’t want to look at the computer when I get home and just want to work with my hands. This podcast is such a winner to inspire creations in the kitchen.

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness

About: Hilarious Learning from the Experts by a top Netflix: Queer Eye Star

Episode to Start with: Can Your Vote Really Make a Difference with Nancy Pelosi - I mean, he got to interview Nancy Pelosi!

When I listen: Jonathan is absolutely hilarious and a great catalyst to transition a boring day into one full of “desk smiling”.

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

About: History Through a Comedic Lens

Episode to Start with: Andrew Jackson - Start with someone you thought you knew, it’s pretty interesting.

When I listen: When work isn’t extremely creative and more “work, work”. I can listen to the Gareth interludes and chuckle a little.

I’ve realized most of these have some sort of comedic entity, which makes so much sense. I feel like you should always be having fun, no matter what you’re doing. Even the hardest day can be filled with a little laughter in the ear.

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Let me know which podcasts you listen to, because I need to keep adding to my learning and magical world of exploration....from my best.