Podcasts are a fabulous thing. As diverse as music, as amusing as live comedy and as insightful as binge-watching episodes of QI, there’s going to be a podcast out there for you… somewhere. (Tech radar).
I love a good podcast. They keep me entertained whilst driving, running or doing chores. I pop my fabulous Aldi ear-buds into my ear, and am oblivious to my children the rest of the world.
I have a few favourites, some that I wait with baited breath for. Some I listen to for educational purposes, others for inspiration, and some just for fun.
Health, medicine and science:
The Health Report: An ABC radio podcast that brings clarity to health and medical issues from social, scientific and political points of view. I love a little bit of inside medical knowledge, and enjoy the snippets of current topics that this podcast gives me. Subscribe here.
Some favourites:
- Do not resuscitate tatto, the end of over-the-counter codeine
- folic acid and autism, unnecessary cannulas, early Type 2 diabetes, and cannibis chocolate
All in the mind: is about the brain and behaviour, and the fascinating connections between them.
Off track: is an Australian radio program and podcast all about the great outdoors.
Books and movies:
Chat10Looks3 has a massive ‘cult’, and is presented by Leigh Sales and Annabel Crabb. They have a fabulous quick wit, and discuss/recommend great book, movies, TV show, cooking adventures and recipes. I recommend that you start from episode one, and listen to them all! There are a few lives shows in there as well – plenty of laughs, and my ‘books to read’ list has grown exponentially!
Food:
A Plate to Call Home – because, Gary Mehigan. If I cannot watch him on MasterChef, I am more than happy to listen to and be wooed by, his dulcet tones.
I have only recently discovered this gem – so only have a few to recommend:
- Nigella Lawson & how to live a good life
- Curtis Stone and keeping it simple
- George Calombaris & an honest reflection
General:
Conversations: Richard Fidler chats to some fabulously interesting people about their lives, accomplishments and stories.
A couple of my favourites include:
- Mortifying Tales: Parts 1 and 2
- The mission of a flying midwife
- From combat wounds, to shark attacks, to human error: a life in emergency medicine
- The call of the road: How one woman took on the trucking world
- The bond between two alpine climbers which nearly killed them
- The strange reality of life with severe OCD
- Operating on the brink: the truth about brain surgery
- The mysteries of the Humpback whale – the ocean’s gentle giant
Sports:
AdventureFit: a weekly podcast exploring fitness, adventure and life. Hosted By Bill Kerr and Tommy Ahern, AdventureFit Radio focuses on bringing you interesting interviews from all realms of fitness, adventure and life in general. FYI – this is a podcast by three blokes – there’s some choice language! I enjoy AdventureFit Radio, as the lads sit down and discuss a wide variety of topics, from crossfit to mental health, travel and all things in between.
A few favourites:
- Steve Monaghetti on marathon running, mindset & self-awareness
- Doc & tommy on panic attacks & cracking down on mental health & ways to move forward
- Elle russ on the paleo diet, thyroid troubles and healthy living
Note: AdventureFit is a travel company that aims to combine travel to amazing destinations whist experiencing fitness and travel into an unforgettable experience. Check them out – Bali, Iceland and Everest Base Camp are upcoming adventures.
Operation Move: A podcast for runners. Operation Move is all about getting people moving. Whilst offering coaching for learn to run, there is a run club to keep you motivated and moving. The podcasts are inspiring stress about running, running tips and general run chat. Super enjoyable, and educational.
Here they are in a handy dandy list for your listening pleasure!: