These days, news and information come in many different forms — printed, online or on social media. But, there is one platform I am especially fond of — podcasts.
Podcasts are, simply put, talk radio absent of useless bantering and more of the substance people truly want and need. Although exceedingly popular, podcasts were not always my favorite medium for information. When first introduced to them, I was uneasy about listening because I believed podcasts were tailored to older generations.
I now know this is not the case. If anything, millennials should be listening to podcasts the most.
Podcasts are one of the best ways a person can obtain information. Whether you are searching for hard news, politics or stories focused on true crime, podcasts are the way to go. Some of the greatest storytelling comes from podcasts like The New York Times’ “The Daily” as told through the narrative of reporter Michael Barbaro, former host of The Run-Up.
Podcasts can be funny, serious or a multitude of different things. There is a podcast for everyone.
A quick search on Spotify can lend to hundreds upon thousands of podcast episodes among various genres.
From news, sports or health content, to everything in between, podcasts are a thriving information outlet chalk full of enlightening stories and narrators.
Savannah Cardon | Argonaut
A podcast I am particularly interested in is “My Favorite Murder.”
If you have ever had a desire to learn more about popular serial killers like Ted Bundy or Jack the Ripper, told in a more comedic manner, hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark are your girls.
However, it is important not to limit yourself to one particular podcast. People should broaden their horizons and listen to podcasts outside of their comfort zone. We can all learn a thing or two from podcasts that delve into topics we are not familiar with.
Podcasting, also referred to as “audio blogging,” has become increasingly popular over the past several years. Fresh podcasts are popping up left and right, and I find a new one to love nearly every day.
According to a study conducted in 2017 by the Pew Research Center, 40 percent of Americans ages 12 and older had listened to a podcast ever and 24 percent had listened to one in the past month.
National Public Radio, or “NPR’s” weekly unique users rose from 2.5 million in 2015 to 3.5 million in 2016, according to NPR data from Splunk.
There are many reasons why people, especially young millennials, should listen to podcasts. As college students, we are always on the go. Whether it be walking to class or working on assignments at the local coffee shop, podcasts are user-friendly and convenient for students with places to be.
With the growing age of technology, students almost always have their phones somewhere nearby. Why not use that phone to listen to something useful and informative?
Podcasts can be found on the Apple Podcasts app for free, or through Spotify with a student discount, which allows access to an abundance of podcasts without having to break the bank.
There is a unique art to podcasting, one which both intrigues me and leaves me yearning for more. Podcasts are addicting.
It has now become easier than ever before to keep up with global and national news, among many other relevant and interesting topics.
Gone are the days when people can complain about having little time to read through the hustle and bustle of their busy days — just listen to a podcast.
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