Summer Podcast Guide
June 14, 2018
Written By: Clay Copper
If your summer is anything like mine, it’s a daily mission to cram as many activities into your day before your body falls asleep on you. Whether you’re trying to survive a 10-hour road trip or you’re finally unpacking your bag at home, here are a handful of podcasts to keep your brain awake.
Gastropod:
Gastropod is a podcast series that “looks at food through the lens of science and history”. Whether or not you are a foodie, this podcast will catch your attention. Whether they’re breaking down the science of Seltzer water (fans of La Croix be sure to check out the December 13, 2016 episode “Getting’ Fizzy With It”) or discussing the history of feeding our troops (April 27, 2018), listening to co-hosts and journalists Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley interview experts, visit science research labs, and even go on archaeological digs is truly eye-opening. Check it out here: https://gastropod.com
This Cultural Moment:
If you’re looking for something a little more serious than food talk, This Cultural Moment may be just the thing you’re looking for. This Cultural Moment is an open dialogue collaboration between pastors John Mark Comer and Mark Sayers. The podcast aims to teach practical lessons on “Following Christ in a post-Christian world”. These guys are incredibly insightful and are very good at making deep theological discussions easy to understand. Whether they’re discussing what it means to live in a post-Christian world, Secularism, or personal struggles like anxiety and digital overload Comer and Sayers are filled with wisdom and offer it in an easy to listen manner. Check it out here: https://thisculturalmoment.com
Typology:
For those of you who are interested in the Enneagram and want to learn more, Typology is a great resource. Host Ian Cron discusses the human personality and how gaining a deeper understanding of yourself can lead to a healthier life spiritually, mentally, and even physically. Bringing in guests like Bob Goff and “Science Mike” McHargue, the conversations are practical to everyday life and offer insight to why we think the way that we do. Gaining a deeper understanding of the Enneagram not only helps you understand yourself to a higher degree, but it also helps strengthen personal relationships as well. No matter how well-versed a listener may be in the Enneagram conversation, this podcast meets you where you’re at. Check it out here: https://www.typologypodcast.com
Stuff You Should Know:
If you are the type that likes to know random facts, or maybe you enjoy a high stakes game of trivia, Stuff You Should Know podcast is for you. With episode topics varying from how a pinball machine works to how antibacterial soap works; this podcast is filled with all the random knowledge you didn’t know you needed. Stuff You Should Know is a great podcast for road trips, a quiet evening in, and everything in between. Check it out here: https://www.stuffyoushouldknow.com/podcasts
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