Podcasts

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You can listen to literally thousands of podcasts on every topic from news, arts, business, comedy, education, politics, sports, technology, music, health, spirituality, hobbies, and more. Podcasts are mostly free (with very few exceptions). Podcasters create content and publish their episodes on podcast players that are available on iTunes and Google Play.

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What is a podcast?

  • A podcast is an audio programme, but you subscribe to it on your smart device and listen to it whenever you like.
  • Podcast audio content gives listeners the ability to dive into topics without having to set aside time to read or watch a video. Podcasts also offer articles in smaller bite-sized chunks perfect for daily commutes, busy routines or for bite sized learning.
  • In a little more detail, a podcast is a series of spoken word, audio episodes, all focused on a particular topic or theme. You can subscribe to the show with an app on your phone and listen to episodes whenever you like on your headphones, in the car or through speakers.

So what can you gain from podcasting?

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  • Get inspired! What inspires you? Are you intrigued and interested in new ideas and expanding your horizons? What are you passionate about? Chances are you will find a podcast that will truly inspire you.
  • Stay educated and informed! Learn new things in your areas of interest or hobbies. Gain a better understanding of health conditions and how to manage them, the possibilities are almost endless!
  • Personal and Professional Growth! Do you want to work on your own personal development? How about learning more about your career or profession or listening to experts in your field?
  • Escape! Discover great podcasts for the pure entertainment value and as a way to focus on something different than what you deal with daily. Many news and politics TV, radio shows, comedians, and celebrities have podcasts.
  • Optimize! Your Time Listen to podcasts while walking, driving, commuting, or working out.

A good place to start is with Google Podcasts (although there are vast amount of podcast player choices), where you can discover free & trending podcasts, you can download through the following links:

Link for Android Devices:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.podcasts&hl=en_GB

Link for IOS Devices:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-podcasts/id1398000105

If you require assistance please use the Help Centre link below:

Listen to podcasts with Google Podcasts

https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/9049144?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

Most importantly, enjoy!