Why I Had To Put An End to My Podcast Addiction
What To Do If You Suffer From Information Overload
Podcasts are one of the best media formats of our time. The magical thing about podcasts is that they provide a stream of information where one or more people can discuss topics with more thought than a tweet and provide commentary with multiple perspectives. This is something sorely missing from other popular forms of media like TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and even most YouTube videos, which is why I think podcasts have become so popular.
But as much as I love podcasts, there is an unfortunate reality that I must admit. Podcasts are usually long by nature, and there are only so many hours in the day that we can devote to listening, either actively or passively. Sometimes, too much of a good thing can lead to negative consequences, and this remains true for podcasts, live streams, and other long-form media content.
After all, what good is the insight and knowledge that can be obtained from listening to experts discuss cool topics if you don’t have any time left over to take that knowledge and apply it to your own work/interests/hobbies?
After years of listening to several types of podcasts regularly, I realized that I was addicted and that my obsession with podcasts and other long-form media was becoming…
