7 Podcasts to Try (While You Wait for Serial)

Okay, so yeah, I’m the guy who got into podcasts when someone told me about Serial. I listened voraciously and I still occasionally Google Adnan Syed to see what’s going on with the case. And the Bergdahl story has ended leaving me in a hole… what do I listen to now? Well, here are the 7 podcasts on my Galaxy… give them a try!

1. Coachseek — I’m a tennis instructor, so this is a new one for me with interviews by tennis coaches, writers, speakers etc. If you happen to be in that small subset of people, give this a listen. It’s new, so there are only a few episodes.
2. Cokesbury Church — I found out that I can listen to my Pastor even when we don’t make it through the church doors! I cannot remember a time when I was so excited to listen to a message, but the leaders at this church are really, really good. If you’d like some inspiration, get it here.
3. Daily Radio Program with Dr. Charles Stanley — This is the man who baptized me and I found out his messages were on podcasts so I listen daily. Maybe I’m overstating here, but I believe Dr. Stanley may become the next Billy Graham. Again, inspiration abounds here.
4. Freakonomics Radio — I just added this one and I am really interested to dig in! Listening to the episode “How to Be More Productive” inspired this post actually! This is not really just a business podcast, there are articles about sleep, politics, restaurants, etc. If you have a small bent toward business and entrepreneurship, this one is a good one!
5. Rainmaker FM Master Feed — This is almost like a bunch of podcasts rolled into one. If you’re an entrepreneur, this one is indispensable. Topics range from How to Write a Book to Running a Podcast to Building Your LinkedIn network. I dive into this one for more business insights on a regular basis.
6. Serial — Okay, so here it is… waiting for new episodes. The ubiquitous podcast that really sent podcasts into the stratosphere. If you haven’t listened to it… this is a murder mystery from real life that will leave you wanting more. Evidence, clues, mystery, whodunit, all of that and more.
7. TEDTalk Audio — You know TED Talks and what they are about. Industry Titans get 15–20 minutes on stage to talk about anything they think is important. I once heard that if they thought it was important, I should listen. This is your chance to hear from the leaders of everything.

So, just to be clear… I’m not a podcast expert… just a listener, a fan. And as a fan, I’d love to hear what you’re listening to — there’s plenty of room on my app for more!

ABOUT the Author

David F. Berens has been a certified USPTA Elite Tennis Professional since 2001. His experience in tennis has taken him from city parks to exclusive resorts and island getaways. Today he calls Knoxville, Tennessee home.
He has also been a writer most of his life and went to Carson-Newman College and East Tennessee State University to obtain his English Literature degree.
His previous novel Dragon Reign: Book 1 of The One Prophecy (on Kindle and in Paperback) was a successful young adult fantasy novel. (He put the 2nd and 3rd installment on hold to expand his family and his tennis career.)
He has been published in the USPTA trade publication Addvantage Magazine and has appeared on several local news programs promoting 10 and Under Tennis.
With his new novel: Break Point — 9 Life Lessons from the Tennis Court — Taking You from your own Break Point to a New Beginning with Specific Life Hacks from a Tennis Coach’s Perspective, he examines the mental aspect of tennis.