Why you shouldn't go a day without listening to a podcast

Connectivity has never been this good and obviously thanks to the ever dynamic technological advancements.

You might ask how really does podcasts work? In simple terms, a podcasts is a series of downloadable and streamable recorded audio content. A scenario where you having troubles staying motivated or get inspired to do some works. Listening to podcasts can serve as an inspiration, as there tons of soul lifting, motivational pods out there to help brighten your mood.

They are published on a regular basis, indeed it is like a talk radio show but simply better. They are downloadable on your mobile phones or computer, with up to date information on what each episode is about, giving the opportunity to find whatever interests you and what episode you might or might not like, what genre and pretty much decide what you want to listen to.

Podcasting has gone from being an obscure medium to a mainstream tool to listening to audio content in just little under the last decade and still fast rising, whether you're at home in your house, sitting at a bus station, or even on a date, it's easy as can be to put in your headphones and listen to the latest or any episode of your favorite podcasts.

Personally, started listening to them some four, five years ago and still disappointed I didn't stumble on this phenomenon years earlier. The reality is that the more podcasts there are, the more great content you get to listen to covering almost anything and everything. Regardless of what interests you from health, to sports, technology, lifestyle, education, faith, wealth, history, again just about anything you find interesting.

Just like some people get up in the morning and first check their email, or their social media feeds, others like myself start the day with that jolt and buzz of available new episodes of inspiring audio content. Podcasts are amazing tools for self improvement and there's a lot of useful information you constantly receive when you listen to them regularly.

Fittingly, the flexibility in making them is undoubtedly an added benefit, some podcasts are super professional; they are recorded in a studio, edited by skilled technicians, and include advertisements or corporate sponsorship, while others are from the comfort of the podcaster's bedroom provided the necessary equipments are properly set up and the host does have quality story(content) to tell.

By listening to pods (podcasts), you can ignite the creativity in you. With the level of pressure that comes with being a creative, when am in a creative lull and it seems like I can't get my ideas together, listening to some personal development podcasts does fuel my fire. Podcasts are so full of highly valuable resources that you end up discovering something new or something you've never heard about or even thought of, on a regular basis.

Possibly, the most productive use of your time might be listening to podcasts, as there's much value these talk shows provide. With the variety of knowledge and information you can consume from listening to experts in various fields.

With pods (podcasts) you can't get bored. Unlike with your music library, even the largest libraries of music on mp3 players and smartphones can get tiring. Listening to podcasts helps you to take a break from your music tunes which sometimes can be overly hyper.

Indeed, podcasts have been an integral part of my personal growth and there is still so much for me to learn and consume. For someone who wish to live a more productive and purposeful life, it's time you open your playstore on your smartphone or wherever you get apps from and download a podcast player.

Here are some of the podcasts on my subscription list that I listen to, covering several genres and niches, and that is the most beautiful thing about this media, feel free to try out anyone of them and suggest also some more to add to this list.

1. Africa Daily

This is my go to pod for anything Africa from the stables of the BBC. Join the host Alan Kasujja as he takes a deep dive into the news shaping the African continent.

2. Andrew Schulz flagrant 2 with Akaash Singh

A comedy podcasts that delivers unfiltered, unapologetic, and unruly hot takes directly to your dome piece. If it's funny and flagrant it flies. If you're too sensitive this podcast, probably isn't for you.

3. Stuff You Missed in History Class

There are those days you skipped history class because you thought they were boring, well not anymore. Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest stuff you missed in history class.

4. Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall uprising, chaos theory, true crime and Rosa parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

5. Random Interesting Facts by Thoughty2

We humans are curious are creatures and even with the internet at our fingertips, there are plenty of fascinating things you couldn't possibly find on your own. These might not be useful but they are certainly interesting.

6. NPR Politics

There are a lot of politics podcasts out there, but this easily among the most addictive and is a great source for majorly US political news and commentary.

7. The Life Coach School

The Life Coach School podcast by Brooke Castillo is extremely resourceful with discussion on procrastination, managing your thought process, achieving life balance etc.

8. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

From UFO's to psychic powers and government conspiracies, history is riddled with unexplained events. You can learn the stuff they don't want you to know.

9. Talksport Daily

You're a sports fan? Here's a podcast to kick start your day from the world's biggest sports radio station, as they nail the talking points from the world of sport, with plenty punchy personality and opinion.

10. No Such Thing As A Fish

Guess you save the best for the last. Huh? This has been my favorite pod for a while now. It's an award winning podcast from the QI offices in which the writers of the hit BBC show discuss the best things they've found out in a week. Hosted by Dan, James, Andrew and Anna.

These are some of the podcasts I mostly abide by, in reality I could list over 20 podcasts that I enjoy religiously but that still might not be enough..as am subscribed to 70+ podcasts and still counting.

It's a quite a mix, because I don't really have strict niche interests and I doubt most of us do.