Podcasts have revolutionised the way I consume information, as well – at times – as how I impart information. Now, when I have a new favourite TV programme, I find a couple of fan podcasts to geek along with after the show; when I have a political issue I want to understand better, there are podcasts of people with lived experience telling their tales in a deep way.
Of course, there are other things I want to understand better where a quick Google search does the trick. The difference, frequently, is based on how much context and nuance you want in the answer you find.
On top of the added nuance, podcasts can feel like you’re listening into a conversation with friends or, sometimes even better, people you aspire to be like. They are relatively accessible to anyone with a smartphone and the vast, vast majority are free to download.
So, I’m going to give you some top tips, as a heavy podcast consumer, on which podcasts you need to be listening to if you are a…
