Dear Reader,
Do you listen to podcasts? This was something that I used to do before... Then I kind of stopped when ISPs in Zim caught onto the charge per megabyte model, and well now unlimited downloads are allowing me to do it again. Where I am right now, it takes hours to download a single podcast, but it's doable, and a great alternative (for me) to radio. So , I wanted to share a quick list of the podcasts I listen to (basically, tech, and Christian).
Before I do: I used to use Podcast Addict to download podcasts on Android- not the most wonderful app (awkward interface, tbh), but it's super cheap, as it's free, with ads. But then my phone died, so I went back to iTunes on my laptop, which frankly I hate (because it's pretty unusable for me, mostly; I have soooo much trouble accessing the iTunes store. I think you need a super connection or something). Now I have Podcast Addict again, but it's just easier to stick to iTunes, which downloads things for me automatically, and I mostly listen at the weekend.
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TL;DR: Ok, so, the list:
All About Android
- As I am all about Android, as everyone knows.
This Week in Tech
- I don't really have the patience to listen to this two hour podcast in one go, but it's really informative, so I get through it :)
The Boundless Show
- I've listened to this for years, and imma just #NameDrop here and say Lisa Anderson is my Facebook friend. It's usually pretty serious Christianity, around dating and young adult things.
RELEVANT podcast
- I just love how kind of irreverent Relevant is (and a super brand also by the way). I've been a fan for years, but only started listening to the podcast a few weeks ago. It's huge fun!
The Vergecast
- If you know me at all, you know that I'm a total Verge fangirl. So, this podcast is pretty up and down, but I'm a fan to the death, and I can't even think of not listening to a single episode.
Tomorrow with Joshua Topolsky
- Also something I've been listening to for a few weeks, but it's really interesting, and he talks to very different people about very different things. I always learn something new.
Seminary Dropout
- I started listening to this a few weeks ago, because Shane followed me on Twitter :) He talks to many famous Christians, and asks them great questions.
Timothy Keller sermons
- Not frequently updated, but there are many old sermons here, and sometimes I'll download them and have a listen. He's such a great teacher, and well worth the time.
All of these podcasts are available on iTunes.
There are some Zimbabwean podcasts I've been meaning to start listening to, but haven't got round to it yet. Please hit me up on Twitter to recommend anything I'm missing out on.
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Update:
So, a friend on Twitter sent me to a few more podcasts, and am currently checking these out. They seem pretty cool so far- have listened to one or two episodes of all of the below. May review in the future :)
The Nerdist
Listened to the ep about Violent Femmes, and loved it! lol. I hope it wasn't a fluke, like a super episode in the middle of just bleh ones.
Reply All
Perfect because it's short enough for my attention span, but also just fun. They broke into a building? Just? On their day off / outside?
Bad Voltage
Tech. Whee!
The Morning Stream
Just getting started, so will let you know.
Also added:
Serial
The Gospel Coalition
Tomorrow Daily (mp3 or video)
Fun tech podcast.
More tech news. Short and awesome.
The Liturgists
You know, I'm into Gungor's music, and science, and I think about science and faith a lot. I don't always agree with the stuff these guys talk about, but it makes me think.
Jesus Culture podcast
Just because I love jc.
Fun podcast that's all about song covers.
This is kind of a brain food podcast.
Codebreaker
Interesting. Quirky. Techy.
