As I have mentioned on this blog many times, I have a very long commute to and from work every day. In total, I spend 12 hours per week on the train, and have begun to build routines so that this does not feel like wasted time. One of my favorite ways to pass the time on the train is listening to podcasts. I can learn about politics or history or theology, and be transported to another place and time. Below are a few of my favorites and why.
- Pod Save America - Yes, I know that I am far from original with my love of Pod Save America, but these guys make politics easy to understand and strike a good balance of serious content and a good sense of humor.
- Tara Brach - My favorite "woo-woo" podcast is Tara Brach. Every week she produces both a lecture and a meditation, and she has an incredibly soothing voice. Whenever I'm stressed out on the train she is my ally.
- The Good Enough Podcast - On the very silly side, the Good Enough Podcast is hosted by one of my MBA classmates, and is a casual conversation about sports and life. Since the hosts are in Boston, I especially love listening to it when I'm feeling homesick.
- HOME Podcast - When I am feeling triggered and need to remember that I'm not the only sober person on the planet, I love the HOME Podcast. Laura McKowen and Holly Whitaker have the greatest voices, and have intelligent conversations about being sober in this crazy world. I especially love them because they are based in San Francisco and Boston, my current city and hometown.
What are your favorite podcasts?