SUPERPOSITION SUGGESTS
Podcasts You Should Listen To
With millions of podcasts out there, how do you choose what to listen to? Here are my favourite recommendations for whatever topic you’re interested in
For the Technology Lover
Technology Today by Southwest Research Institute
Tune into the monthly episodes to listen and learn about the latest in tech as well as adjacent disciplines like science and engineering.
The podcast started in 2018 so despite the not-so-frequent episodes, you’ll have lots of episodes to get you started.
The Vergecast by The Verge
If you’re looking for more current and rapidly-updated news, The Vergecast has weekly episodes. You’ll get to hear about the latest advancements in tech as well as what might be coming next.
For the News Lover
Post Reports by The Washington Post
A daily podcast with short and easy-to-digest episodes, Post Reports helps you understand what’s going on in the world, primarily the U.S., through clear reporting and interviews with experts.
Business Casual by Morning Brew
Coming straight from the Morning Brew team — the daily newsletter that’s taken the business journalism world by storm — Business Casual offers an in-depth look into “the unexpected business story.”
You’ll likely laugh and walk away having learned something new.
For the Science Lover
Bad Batch by Wondery
This podcast is as much a true crime podcast as it is a science one. Listen as the mystery of how an unauthorized stem cell therapy goes wrong and wreaks havoc on people’s lives.
You’ll get to learn about the world of non FDA approved therapies, their dangers, and how it took a tragedy for people to take action.
Huberman Lab by Dr. Andrew Huberman
If you’re interested in both optimizing your life and learning about neuroscience all in a digestible way, this podcast is certainly for you.
Join Dr. Huberman, Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine, to learn about how the brain works and how to make yours work better for you.
Commercializing Living Therapies by CCRM
A new podcast by the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine, you’ll be able to listen to experts in the field of — you guessed it — regenerative medicine discuss how a therapy goes from the lab bench to clinical trials and beyond.
No prior knowledge of the field is necessary!
For the Thinker
The Yes Theory Podcast by Headspace Studios and Yes Theory
Yes Theory comprises a group of people with the belief that in order to live a fulfilling life, we need to actively seek discomfort.
On their podcast, they talk to experts and one another about this idea and others to help you grow.
The Knowledge Project by Shane Parrish
The whole idea behind this podcast is to help you learn new things by listening to experts who already have it all figured out.
Whether it’s investing, Stoicism, technology, mental well being or anything in between, you’re likely to find an interesting episode to listen to.
For the One Obsessed with Personal Finance
Money Girls Quick and Dirty Tips for a Richer Life by Laura Adams
Through bite-sized episodes, you’ll get to learn the ins and outs of investing, saving, and spending. Though not every episode applies to younger people, it’s always good to look at what lies ahead.
For the One Stressing About College
Top of the Class by Crimson Education
Listen to students who are not only at the top of their class but also at the top of their respective fields and learn about how they got there.
The interviews are with non-profit founders, speakers, Olympiad medalists and lots of other amazing people.
That brings us to the end. Happy listening and let me know if any of these podcasts continue to stay in your regular rotation!
This blog post was written by Parmin Sedigh.
