Listen Up! Here are Podcasts Based on Your Major
Podcasts are a medium that has certainly picked up popularity over the past several years. They’re an easy way to listen and educate ourselves—no matter if we are getting ready in the morning, walking to class or taking a quick break from the daily grind.
There are over thousands of podcasts across many platforms available for listening. As we navigate our college educations—either choosing a major or already studying our desired major—it’s time to reap the benefits of educational podcast listening.
Some of these podcasts, such as Therapy for Black Girls, reveals what happens behind the scenes as a professional. Girlboss Radio explains how some of the best female business executives earn their success. AndTruth For Teachers covers all the positives and negative aspects of being a teacher in today’s society. We compiled a list of podcasts that will allow you to learn more about the professional possibilities for your desired path.
Psychology
Clinical social worker Laura Reagon discusses and understands human emotions and well-being. She interviews psychotherapists, authors and other experts about psychotherapy, mindfulness, trauma, worthiness, perfection, parenting, self-care and more.
Shankar Vedantam speaks about how human behavioral patterns and choices relate to the unconscious patterns in our minds. He connects research findings in psychology with experts from other fields, such as anthropology and sociology.
Found on Apple’s Podcast app, Dr. Joy Harden Bradford offers practical tips and strategies to improve mental health. She also discusses the latest news and trends in mental health, explains what happens behind the scenes in therapy sessions and answers listener questions while incorporating references to pop culture.
Business
Successful online retailer Sophia Amoruso elevates other female business executives on her podcast. She interviews these professionals about their stories and the ways in which they achieved their level of success.
Often ranked #1 under business podcast on Apple, Tim Ferris breaks down routines, habits, time-management tricks and more with the help of world-class experts in a variety of areas (investing, sports, business, art, etc.).
Education
Found on Apple Podcast, host Angela Watson covers several aspects of being a teacher—from what happens in daily life, to the truth behind educators, to even speaking words of encouragement that will inspire you throughout the week.
If it has anything to do with teaching, Jennifer Gonzalez will discuss it. She speaks on topics about classroom management, teaching strategies, education reform and educational technology. Gonzalez interviews students, administrators and parents about the dynamics of school that you normally wouldn’t see in a textbook.
Biology
From past studies to the current health of the world today, this podcast tells the stories of scientists who are trying to answer all of the unanswered questions about biology.
The Human Biology Association is a nonprofit science organization that is dedicated to supporting and spreading research and teachings. They speak about topics regarding evolutionary, social, historical and environmental science.
Exercise Science
Kinesiology professor Charles Corbin and others from Arizona State University teach listeners the study and career options within the field of exercise science.
In this podcast, Dr. Laurent Bannock connects the topics of exercise and nutrition. He interviews fitness professionals and scientists to chime in on related issues.
English
Megan and RJ are ready to ruin some literary classics for you with their semi-educational yet comedic literature podcast. They teach you all the weird and sexy things you never knew (nor expected) about the books you’ve read in school.
From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and E.E. Cummings, The Daily Poem offers you one essential daily poem to jump-start each morning.
Communications
This podcast investigates the media from all angles. It discusses the dilemmas that reporters face on the job and how America is adapting to the ever-changing media world.