Firstly, I have to get on with the persons voices if I'm to engage with the podcast and pay attention to what someone is saying, rather than be fixated on someones voice because I find it irritating! There was once a Game of Thrones podcast I tried getting into, but couldn't make it past five minutes because one of the hosts had a habit of taking really deep breaths in between sentences and for some reason my hyper-sensitive brain was just like 'nope, can't concentrate, can only hear rEALLY LOUD BREATHING' so I gave up on that one... But once you do find voices you like, it makes the whole experience so much more enjoyable!
Secondly, the topics. I usually find myself drawn to podcasts that discuss something I already have an interest in. For example a television series or books, because I've probably exhausted all other avenues of reliving that show, so find podcasts as another fix for my obsessions. Take for example Game of Thrones, I'd finished the latest season and really wanted more, but until the next season arrives, I found a podcast that discussed each episode in detail and thought 'Oh yes, here wE GO, MORE NERDS THAT SHARE MY LOVE'. And that is really what's great about podcasts, they usually are hosted by passionate people, who enjoy discussing their passions. I adore information and absorb learning so I seek it anywhere I can get it.
Thirdly, they can be so relaxing and comforting. As someone who enjoys their own company a lot (aka, bit of a loner), I find podcasts to be a great relief when you want to listen to other people but don't have the energy to engage yourself in the conversation. It's a great form of entertainment, boring bus journey or walk to uni? Listen to a podcast! I like to switch between music and podcasts, especially when I'm a bit tired of the music I've been listening too recently. I think podcasts are a great combination of entertainment and education, in a really easy format that is accessible to many.
So, I thought I'd discuss a few of the podcasts I love, there are thousands of different podcasts around and you can find so many different topics but these are some of my favourite recommendations:
RuPaul: What's the tee? With Michelle VisageIn this podcast RuPaul and his co host Michelle Visage discuss pop culture, advice, beauty advice and behind the scenes of their hit show, RuPaul's Drag Race.
This was the first ever podcast I started listening to! After devouring all of the RuPauls's drag race on Netflix and YouTube, I needed more RuPaul so I started listening to this podcast with Queen Ru herself and the wonderful Michelle Visage. Each week they usually have a guest with whom they discuss careers, life stories and they give such wonderful advice and share so much experience. For me its been helpful in my journey of discovering more about LGBTQ+ culture and the drag community and it's just so damn hilarious. They have a wonderful balance of sincere deep meaningful reflective discussions and irreverent comedy, I definitely would recommend this to drag race fans and anyone into LGBTQ+ culture.
Some fave episodes - Ep 102:Natasha Lyonne, Ep 36: The crunch heard around the world with Shangela, Ep 114: Tracee Ellis Ross, Ep 81: Ear Hair Trimmers
Jenna and Julien Podcast Welcome to the Jenna & Julien Podcast where we talk about all the things. If you are looking for your everyday, normal, by the book podcast, then you're in the wrong place.
This podcast can be found on YouTube and its hosted by two of my favourite youtubers. Each week they either have discussions, have guests or play games and just have fun. I find them hilarious and some of my favourite episodes are where they play fun games and just goof about!
Some fave episodes - #22: Playing the Newlywed Game, #36: Dog Stories, #121: Christine and Elijah, #144: Don't get me started
Harry Potter and the Sacred text It's the English class you didn't know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn't know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and Casper ter Kuile as they bring thought, reflection and laughter to Harry Potter; not just as novels, but as instructive and inspirational texts that will teach us about our own lives.
As a Potterhead, this podcast is really great to listen to people analysing the books and looking at them on a much deeper level. From the title it may sound like its really religious, and the hosts are both quite religious, but its in no way imposing religion onto these books. In fact it is more of a literature podcast, delving into the Harry Potter books to find meaning and inspiration that can teach more about our own lives. They are really great and uplifting and its brilliant to re-look at a series of books I've loved for so long.
Some fave episodes - Friendship:Halloween (Book 1, Ch 10), Responsibility: The Whomping Willow (Book 2, Ch 5), Sanctuary: Aragog (Book 2, Ch 15)
The Heart of it with Estee Lalonde In this series, lifestyle blogger and author, Estee Lalonde explores subjects close to her heart through the unique experiences and perspectives of her guests.
I think the format of this podcast is what I most enjoy, rather than just straight discussion, Estee combines segments of her own thoughts, with interviews and sound clips. I find this podcast to be really chill and I find Estee a really inspiring woman and love the variety of topics she discusses; which are always interesting and significant to her.
Some fave episodes: Strength, Mom, Feminism, Tattoos
Game of Microphones: A Game of Thrones podcast
Join us each week as we go in-depth and celebrate this amazing, dark, complex show, Game of Thrones.
There are a load of GoT themed podcasts available but this is one of my favourites. They discuss each episode and they have this format of talking about different moments, characters, story lines or themes from the episode and discuss and rank them in order.
Some fave episodes: 12: Hardhome (S5E8), 26: Battle of the Bastards (S6E9), 35: The Spoils of War (S7E4)
I hope you've enjoyed this post, I urge you to search for podcasts, there are so many genres and so much to discover and its so easy to learn - just put some headphones in and let your brain go on a journey!
With love and light,
Lily
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