Podcasts are getting more and more popular these days. Modern day podcasts are the successors of once ever present and ever dominant radio shows that informed, inspired and educated entire generations.
With many innovative podcast apps such as Overcast, Stitcher, and PocketCast, and many best-selling authors reviving the platform as an alternative medium for exploring ideas, it is important to give this medium some attention. We have previously written about the benefits of listening to podcasts, such its educational and informative benefits, and their limited commercial interruptions. Here are top 5 best podcasts that will make you smarter
1.The Tim Ferriss Show
If you are someone who has been following Lifehacker for some time, then Tim Ferriss will be a very familiar name. The man who calls himself 'the human guinea pig' has dedicated many years trying to decode the science of success. After authoring three best-selling books, Tim Ferris forayed into podcasting with his Tim Ferris Show. Currently ranked number 1 business podcast in iTunes, the podcast is unique with its long form interviews often leading to 2 hours of listening time.
The podcast also features many famous names such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Foxx, Edward Norton, Tony Robbins, Maria Popova, Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, Amanda Palmer, Malcolm Gladwell, Vince Vaughn, Rick Rubin, Reid Hoffman, Jon Favreau, Whitney Cummings, and Mike Shinoda, as Tim Ferris try to decode their success process.
2.Hidden Brain
NPR's Hidden Brain is essentially a 'conversation about life's unseen patterns'. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, the biases that shape our choices, and the triggers that direct the course of our relationships. Hosted by NPR's Science correspondent Shankar Vedantam, the Hidden Brain podcast brings listeners a wealth of knowledge from social science research.
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