Listen & Learn: My Favorite Podcasts
I've discovered podcasts in 2013 when someone I followed was a guest at the Unmistakable Creative podcast. It turned out to be a gateway-episode, because since then I was hooked. These are my favorites.
Ryan Holiday - To Everyone Who Asks For ‘Just A Little’ Of Your Time: Here’s What It Costs To Say Yes
Schedule your most important work first. Then, if and only if there is some time left, maybe say yes to these requests.
Seth Godin - And it bends toward justice
In all the turmoil and focus on newsworthy negativity, it can be hard to remember that over the long haul it "bends to justice".
Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule
So crucial! Understand what type of work you and you're co-workers are doing. That allows you to plan in a way that suits that.
Reboot Podcast - Jerry Colonna and Startup Leaders
These interviews are more like coaching sessions in which you get to sit into. Jerry Colonna is a investor gone Buddhist. Episodes are deep and full with insights.
Seth Godin's Startup School
A course I really enjoyed listening to. I'm a big fan of Seth Godin because he's such an original thinker. So it was great to get insight a 3-day course where he teaches the ins and outs about starting and marketing a company.
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Carlin routinely makes three 4-hour episodes on the topics he picks (he only releases one every 3 months). But don't the length scare you. You'll be hooked and suddenly find yourself thinking up extra excuses to go running to continue listening. Start with Wrath of the Kahns or Kink of Kings
Revisionist History Podcast
Absolutely devoured this first season of Malcolm Gladwell's podcast. Gladwell retells the stories of historic events because sometimes the true message doesn't make it into the history books. He is - of course - a great storyteller, but he is also quite outspoken!
StartUp – Gimlet Media
Gimlet's first podcast and still the one I enjoy the most. Follow Alex along all his struggles in starting this company and tear up when he and Matt get together as co-founders. Since then they have also started great other shows like Reply All and the Mystery Show. And their current fall lineup is looking really strong!
The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss absolutely dominates the podcast sphere (after a brief learning curve in the beginning). He interviews the best of the best to dissect their expertise to learn how to replicate the results. Super insightful!
Unmistakable Creative Podcast
Interviews with creatives and entrepreneurs. So many life lessons in here. Srinivas Rao is the best interviewer in podcasting. Gets the biggest stories instead of the biggest guests.
FastCompany - Why is something funny, and why should we care?
If you click just one thing, let the clips in this article brighten your day. Why are some things funny? This article offers 4 theories (Superiority, Relief, Incongruity and Benign Violation). Reminds me of Scott Adams (of Dilbert) saying that to be funny a story should include 2 of the following 6 elements: Clever, Cute, Bizarre, Cruel, Naughty or Recognizable.
Jonathan Coe - Sinking Giggling into the Sea
Satire of the ones in power is important. It can act as a conduit for clear though and action. But too often it merely replaces thought/action. "A snigger here, a snigger there – it all adds up". Also, it is often misunderstood! We often take from it what we want to hear. The Colbert Report and Loadsamoney were popular both on the left and right wing.
The Unbounded Spirit - 12 Life-Changing Pieces of Wisdom to Keep in Mind
I agree with all of them. "Work can be beautiful" "Everything is temporary" "Simplicity is the key to the good life" All easy to agree with. Difficult to grasp. Even harder to internalise, remind yourself of or act upon. Which one rings true for you?
Jamie Varon - To Anyone Who Thinks They’re Falling Behind In Life
With the risk of adding to the pile of things you should do, but please allow yourself to simply be yourself. I think we don't have to over-stress having to be productive. Let alone stressing over the outcome. Do what you can. If you care so much that you're stressing out about it, you're already ok.