5 Podcasts Baby Boomers Should Listen To
In the not so distant future, podcasts will become one of the top forms of entertainment in the US.
According to a recent study, monthly podcast listenership has increased 75% since 2013. The estimated podcast audience is 57 million Americans in total.
The advances in smartphone technology and devices like Alexa mean podcast consumption is only going to grow larger by the year. But if you’re new to the medium, it can be confusing finding the podcasts that speak to your particular lifestyle.
It would be lengthy, and maybe impossible, to list all of the best podcasts for Boomers so here are the top five podcasts that will appeal to the largest audience of older adults.
Here are the five podcasts to check out today.
The Daily
With so many news sources, and so much information spiraling around, its hard to keep track of only the most vital information of the day. The Daily is a deep dive inside the day’s top news. Hosted by New York Times investigative journalist Michael Barbaro, The Daily is both informal and authentic. It’s how the nightly news should sound.
Take Charge Of Your Life
It is said that 90% of life’s events happen to us and 10% is what we make happen. The theme of Take Charge Of Your Life is that there are so many events in our life that we can’t control, and our only control is our response to those situations. Hosted by marriage and family therapist Eleanor Bobrow, Take Charge Of Your Life discussing a variety of topics including health, relationships, wellness, and more. Our very own Carol Barbour was interviewed on the program this month.
Planet Money
Imagine calling up a friend and saying, “Meet me at a bar. I want you to explain the economy to me.” Now imagine it’s a fun and informative evening. That’s the basis of Planet Money. Produced by NPR, Planet Money is the economy, explained, with stories and surprises that demystify the world of stocks, money and just where all the money goes.
You Must Remember This
You Must Remember This is a podcast about the secret histories of Hollywood’s first century. Created by Karina Longworth, who writes, narrates, records and edits each episode in her home, the passion project has become one of the top film podcasts since launching in 2014. Get the real dirt on some of the biggest names during Hollywood’s golden years.
Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know is an award-winning podcast and video series produced by the HowStuffWorks website. Hosted by Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant, this podcast educates listeners on a wide variety of topics, from how landfills work to exactly what mosquitos do. Stuff You Should Know has the answer to how all the stuff in this amazing world works.
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