Podcasts for Your Listening Pleasure
In a world where video rules, podcasts expand our ability to imagine and visualize. Podcasts on almost any topic – politics to cooking – can be found on the airwaves. Hibiki listened to some good – and some not so good – podcasts to compile this list. Enjoy! (PS: by providing these links, please note that Hibiki does not guarantee, approve, or endorse the information available on these sites.)
Elementary School
Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest is a wildly enchanting fairy tale podcast featuring Adam Gidwitz, bestselling author of A Tale Dark and Grimm. It is composed of witty young children having a conversation in a classroom.
The gripping mystery, sci-fi excitement, and excellent young voice cast of this award-winning series will keep your kids riveted to the speakers from start to finish. The Mysterious Disappearance of Mars Patel is full of positive messages for young children.
Middle School
1. The Radio Adventures of Dr.Floyd
The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd is the internet’s longest-running, professionally produced, and family-friendly podcast based on history. All eight seasons can be downloaded for free.
Eleanor Amplified is an adventure series for the whole family. Listen together as our hero, the world-famous radio reporter Eleanor Amplified foils devious plots and outwits crafty villains, all in pursuit of the big story.
3. Covid-19 Update with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about all things space: stars, planets, humans in space, and so much more. He also interviews a lot of amazing people, from Buzz Aldrin to Alan Rickman.
High School
A professional podcast by Scientific American that teaches a lot about personal health.
2. Stuff You Missed in Your History Class
A podcast that talks about historical events and the history of random things.
An award-winning, science-based podcast that discusses alternative theories and the revelation of science.
Love animals? Check out this podcast that discusses animal issues only.
5. Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders
A podcast that teaches about business issues usually not taught in schools.
Looking for inspiration? Listen to stories unfold in some famous Ted talks.
A weekly podcast of selections from award-winning American public radio series. Each week a different person reads an essay written about their most deeply held beliefs. Since its debut, the series has featured essays by Muhammad Ali, Bill Gates, Gloria Steinem, Tony Hawk, Yo-Yo Ma, and many everyday citizens.
A weekly podcast that traces the history of the Roman Empire, beginning with Aeneas’s arrival in Italy and ending with the exile of Romulus Augustulus, last Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
9. 50 Things That Made The World Economy
A BBC World Service podcast that teaches students about modern economy.
A show dedicated to helping students learn and improve in all areas of life. You’ll learn how to study more effectively, be more productive, and become a better job candidate.
If you want some content for personality development, then this show is made for you as it explores issues like overconfidence and irrationality; issues that are fundamentally human yet detrimental to our learning, progress, and well-being in many situations.
A neuroscience geek? Listen to this podcast by Dr. Ginger Campbell that teaches about the latest findings in neuroscience in a way that you can enjoy. You’ll also get to hear interviews with eminent neuroscientists from around the world.
(Podcasts compiled from Common Sense Media, TeachThought, and CollegeInfoGeek)
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