I will admit that I am usually not a podcast listener. I much prefer to watch a YouTube video or read a book, but with everything that’s going on in the world right now, I’m changing up what media I consume. While I do check in with the news a couple times a day so I can be aware of what’s going on, I’ve started avoiding social media as much as possible. Podcasts have been a great way for me to relax and take my mind off of things. I’ve also been listening to podcasts while I work from home since I’m not answering the phone or moving about the office like I normally would. I thought it would be helpful to share what podcasts I’m listening to right now during this time of social distancing.
Ear Biscuits with Rhett and Link
I’m a huge fan of Rhett and Link. I watch their show Good Mythical Morning almost daily, and I really enjoy listening to their podcast Ear Biscuits. They recently posted a series called Our Lost Years, which I’ve linked above for you. In this series they talk about their spiritual deconstruction, but they discuss many other topics as well if you are not interested in their religious journeys. This is one of the few podcasts I consume somewhat regularly, but I typically watch the video version they post on their YouTube channel.
Coffee and Tea with Justin and Tashina
A new podcast I’ve started listening to is Coffee and Tea with Justin and Tashina. If you are in the vegan and cruelty free community, you probably recognize these names because Justin and Tashina run the website and YouTube Channel Logical Harmony. They recently started a podcast to have a morning chat together, and I’ve been listening along while doing computer work. I linked the second episode above for you, as the first one does discuss the current pandemic a bit more. I find I really enjoy podcasts where two people are just sitting down and chatting about life, and this one is no exception!
Mystery Show
I recently asked my Facebook friends for podcast recommendations, and my friend Hannah shared Mystery Show with me. This is an older podcast that is only six episodes long, but I’ve already listened to (and loved!) the entire series. Starlee Kine hosts this podcast in which someone will call in with a mystery that cannot be solved on the internet. She then goes out into the world to see if she can find the answer. I love how each mystery is lighthearted and entertaining. In this first episode, which I linked above, Starlee aims to find out what happened to a video store in New York that seemingly disappeared overnight. I wish there were more episodes of Mystery Show, but it’s highly worth a listen nonetheless!
Popcorn Culture
Finally, my friend Brianna recommended Popcorn Culture to me. This is another podcast that is two guys chatting about random topics. I linked the most recent episode above, which is the only one I’ve listened to thus far, but really enjoyed! I have to admit, I did tune them out a bit, but I especially liked when they talked about Power Rangers. If you like to have background noise on while you’re working, this is a great podcast. It’s easy to dip in and out of what the guys are chatting about without missing too much!
Please share your podcast recommendations with me in the comments! You may have noticed that I do not like true crime podcasts, which I know are really popular. Right now, I’m concentrating on happier topics that can keep me entertained or lighten the mood. I also don’t like overly produced podcasts, with Mystery Show being the exception! I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. I hope to share a few more blog posts with you as I will be home more in the near future.
