Looking for some new listening? Here are the best podcasts for students đ
Who doesnât love a good podcast?! From motivational stories to conversations that make you laugh out loud in public (and get weird looks in the process), podcasts powered us through lockdown and have become a core part of modern culture. With over 1,950,000 podcasts out there, we certainly arenât short on content.
The beauty of a podcast is you can listen to it at any time; on the commute to campus, while youâre cooking dinner, while you do a spot of cleaning around the house or just before you go to sleep at night. Plus, podcasts arenât only good entertainment, but also great education!
Whether youâre looking to feed your brain with practical life tips or to have some company on a walk, look no further - weâve put together a list of the best student podcasts for you to check out in 2021.
đ§ If you love a murder mystery...
Fancy yourself a bit of a Miss Marple? Thereâs nothing like true crime podcasts to distract you from the stress of coursework and the woes of the world. Reaching #1 in the charts in 2020, the award-winning Redhanded is one of the UKâs most listened-to crime podcasts and is well worth a listen. Join hosts Hannah and Suruthi as they deep dive into the unsettling details of everything from big-time serial killers to cases youâve never heard of. Even one episode is enough to inspire a midnight scroll into the depths of the internet to discover more.
đŠââď¸ If youâre a medical studentâŚ
Studying medicine is exciting, but the road ahead can often feel daunting. Since medicine is such an interesting and diverse subject, deciding which direction to take your career can be an intimidating prospect. When it comes to medical student podcasts, there are so many out there to choose, but our personal favourite is The Undifferentiated Medical Student. This podcast was created as a safe space to champion overwhelmed med students and empower you to start thinking about your future in a way that doesnât feel pressured.
đż If youâre a film studentâŚ
Two films. One theme. Where thereâs a link to be found, hosts Jason Concepcion and Shea Serrano will find it, connecting rom coms with slasher films, thrillers with action films. The result is The Connect, a hilarious podcast made for movie buffs. While your film studies tutor probably isnât going to ask you for a list of similarities between Scarface and Office Space or quiz you on the Bad TV Appearances that link The Joker and Anchorman, The Connect will leave you searching for tenuous links between movies. Plus, itâs a great one to play along with.
đŽ If youâre a foodieâŚ
Whether youâre a flavour-chaser or just bored of the same old student meals, thereâs nothing like a good bit of inspo from the experts. We love Desert Island Dishes, a weekly podcast packed with ideas for recipes to get you excited about planning your meals for the week. Each episode, host Margie Nomura asks a special guest about the dishes that have shaped their life â from a fancy dinner ahead of a marriage proposal to a slice of toast in a maternity ward.
đľ If youâre a music loverâŚ
As a music buff, thereâs a good chance youâve pondered the origins of your favourite songs. For example, did you know that Britney Spearsâ song Hit Me Baby One More Time was written by two Swedish pop songwriters who thought the American term for âcall meâ was âhit meâ? If that story has got you itching for more, check out Song Exploder, a podcast that asks musicians to take apart their songs and, piece by piece, share the story of how they were made. Created and hosted by Hrishikesh Hirway, episodes last an average of 20 minutes, so you can listen to one guilt-free during a much-needed study break.
đŞ If youâre looking for motivationâŚ
Always leaving essays to the last minute? Find yourself getting anxious easily? As a student, youâre already on your way to achieving a big life goal. So, donât worry if youâve still got a lot to figure out. If you are looking for a helping hand, though, give Tiny Leaps, Big Changes a listen. This personal development podcast is focused on the little day-to-day behaviours we all engage in that can have a big impact on our success and happiness in life. From personal finances to managing grief and dealing with bad feedback, host Gregg Clunis shares some simple tips you can take in your life to start.
đ¤ If youâre looking for something to stick on in the backgroundâŚ
It all began when Jamie Morton discovered that his Dad had been penning adult fiction titled âBelinda Blinkedâ under the name Rocky Flintstone. Most of us would try to repress the memory and move on, but Jamie decided to share it with the world. The result is My Dad Wrote a Porno, one of the most hilarious and listened-to podcasts out there. If youâve heard of it but havenât listened to it, stick it on while you do some cleaningâ trust us, itâll make the whole thing much more enjoyable.
â˝ď¸ If youâre a football fanaticâŚ
If youâre equally infuriated and infatuated with the most popular sport in the world, tune in to the Football Ramble. Fuelled by their love of the Beautiful Game, Luke Moore, Pete Donaldson, Marcus Speller and Jim Campbell got together to unleash their opinions and share stories from the Premier League and European football. Twelve years later, their podcast tops the charts and has been taken on tour. Broadcasting five days a week during the football season, this podcast is arguably one of the most entertaining voices in football.
đ If youâre a psychology studentâŚ
As a psychology student, thereâs a good chance youâre passionate about what goes on inside peopleâs minds. If youâve ever found yourself tapping into the knowledge youâve gained in your course to psychoanalyse characters in films and TV, weâve got the perfect podcast for you. Hosted by three licensed therapists, Popcorn Psychology explores the psychological states of characters in popular movies from the perspective of an individual, child and a marriage therapist. A word of warning: your non-psychology student friends probably wonât want to hear about the emotional impact of not fitting in while watching Elf.
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