Top Educational Episodes
A quick Google search will provide you with a list of highly recommended educational podcasts. However, we have found this is not enough. In situations where you want to listen to an exciting knowledge-filled episode in your free time, the names of the shows don’t cut it. This is where we come in. Together with the Repod community of listeners, we keep a curated list of the best educational episodes. These episodes are voted for by listeners who have been able to gauge the quality of content offered by these podcasts. Give one a listen.
The list of the top 10 Educational episodes for February 2023 is compliled from Repod’s podcast app chart data. The list below is updated monthly, daily Educational charts can be found inside the app.
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The Pitch#101 Josh Pitches The PitchThe Pitch is back! And a whole lot has changed since buying the show from Gimlet, bringing host Josh Muccio and cofounder Lisa Muccio somewhere they never thought they’d be — pitching in front of the investors…on their own show. But is the host of The Pitch any good at...
"Anyone else get goosebumps and tear up a bit? Why do I feel so much love and attachment to podcasts. Feeling love and feeling so proud. "
"Anyone else get goosebumps and tear up a bit? Why do I feel so much love and attachment to podcasts. Feeling love and feeling so proud. "
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Life KitClear out your clutterClutter is more than a pile of stuff, says professional organizer Star Hansen. It often comes with emotional baggage. Instead of tossing everything in the trash, she offers a gentler approach to tidying up....
"I wish I came across this episode sooner.
Clutter is part of my life and I’ve always been shamed for it. But decluttering has done wonders for the post-holiday blues.
Also I wholly agree with setting aside just one hour per day to decluttering. It’s just a single hour and it makes you feel amazing afterward. Plus, it’s the perfect time to listen to Repod."
"I wish I came across this episode sooner.
Clutter is part of my life and I’ve always been shamed for it. But decluttering has done wonders for the post-holiday blues.
Also I wholly agree with setting aside just one hour per day to decluttering. It’s just a single hour and it makes you feel amazing afterward. Plus, it’s the perfect time to listen to Repod."
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RadiolabWhat's Up Doc?Mel Blanc was known as “the man of 1,000 voices,” but, to hear his son tell it, the actual number was closer to 1,500. Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Barney Rubble, Woody Woodpecker, Sylvester, Foghorn Leghorn — all Mel. These characters made him one of the most beloved...
"Pair this episode with
Ehh... What's Up, Doc?
and
That's All Folks! "
"Pair this episode with
Ehh... What's Up, Doc?
and
That's All Folks! "
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"Listening to this infuriates me more than anything else.
I’ve spent far too many years arguing with old people who buy into Joel Stein’s “The Me Me Me Generation.” It’s good to know who I can blame for that now.
Now, I can just show those people this episode because it’s much easier to have all of the data and arguing points in one place. "
"Listening to this infuriates me more than anything else.
I’ve spent far too many years arguing with old people who buy into Joel Stein’s “The Me Me Me Generation.” It’s good to know who I can blame for that now.
Now, I can just show those people this episode because it’s much easier to have all of the data and arguing points in one place. "
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"4 hours with Jocko? I’m in."
"4 hours with Jocko? I’m in."
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RadiolabThe Flight Before ChristmasCome fly with me, let’s fly away.Once I get you up thereWhere the air is rarefiedWe'll just glideStarry eyedInto the abyssDevoid of any sort of blissYou might even hearThe shouts of fear just because we’re together (oh so close together)
In a metal tubeEating schlocky, gruely foodJust please hold it in,...
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Hidden BrainYou, But BetterIt's the time of year when many of us make resolutions for the year ahead. We pledge to quit smoking, eat better, or get more exercise. Then a few weeks go by, and we abandon our best-laid plans. That’s because change is hard. This week, we revisit a favorite 2021...
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True Crime Twins62 // Idaho MurdersTRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses homicide.Crawlspace's Chloe Canter along with her identical twin sister, Melina, host the True Crime Twins podcast, using their academic and occupational backgrounds in criminology and medicine to tell crime stories.SPONSORED BYGo to MagicMind.co/TCT and join a community of go-getters. Use the discount code TCT20 to...
"Update on the Nov 2022 quadruple murder of 4 students in Idaho."
"Update on the Nov 2022 quadruple murder of 4 students in Idaho."
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Hidden BrainPersuasion: Part 1We all exert pressure on each other in ways small and profound. We recommend movies or books to a friend. We convince a colleague to take a different tactic at work. We lobby a neighbor to vote for our favored political candidate. This week, we launch the first of a...
"Sorry for the double post, but if you’ve ever been frustrated while trying to make someone see reason then there’s one section of this episode you should listen to.
“You will never reason a man out of a position he wasn’t reasoned into in the first place.”
It’s wonderful advice for why some people are just stubborn about their beliefs despite evidence of how harmful or wrong it is.
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"Sorry for the double post, but if you’ve ever been frustrated while trying to make someone see reason then there’s one section of this episode you should listen to.
“You will never reason a man out of a position he wasn’t reasoned into in the first place.”
It’s wonderful advice for why some people are just stubborn about their beliefs despite evidence of how harmful or wrong it is.
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Editors Choice: Top Educational Shows
Mostly, we find that with home improvement, there’s always something new to learn. If you’re like us, you’re probably interested in simple DIY hacks that can be useful in improving the home. To that end, there are podcast shows with educational content in the DIY niche. However, the best part is that there’s more. Some podcasts cover different educational topics in a bid to improve listeners across the board. Wherever you’re looking to develop yourself, we’ve got just the podcast shows to do just that.
The list of the top 10 best Educational podcasts of 2023 is a compilation of the editor’s choice + collaboration with the Repod community.
Revisionist History'The past deserves a second chance' are famous words from Malcolm Gladwell, podcast host, and owner of Revolutionist History. Here's what he does on his podcast show. He re-examines a past historical event that he feels is to date misunderstood or misconstrued. Perhaps re-assessing the past can do more than enhance our perception and understanding of it. He believes it can improve our present existence. Find out the other side of the coin with Malcolm...
Broken HartsKeeping up with technological innovation and advancements can be really challenging. Co-hosts, Robert Lamb, and Julie Douglas make it easy for their listeners. What we see is not all there is, and Stuff To Blow Your Mind podcast ensures that listeners always remember that. They talk about everything from cosmic mysteries and neurological quandaries to evolutionary marvels and advances in technology....
Stuff You Should KnowProduced and hosted by the staff of How Stuff Works, Stuff You Should Know, aka SYSK, dedicates each episode to teaching you about something you probably don’t know about. Each episode stands on its own, making it easy to pick a topic at random that interests you. And there is sure to be something that’ll tickle your fancy, as the podcast has dealt with everything from cheese and Barbie to tipping, pinball, and death. With...
99% InvisibleA collaboration between public radio and the American Institute of Architects in San Francisco, the 99% Invisible podcast seeks to expose the unseen aspects of design and architecture. Often including interviews with experts, the show opens your eyes to things you might tend to overlook or take for granted, like outdoor staircases and commemorative plaques, calling your attention to all of the thought and choices that go into the aspects of our everyday lives we...
RadiolabAnother public radio program that is also available for free as a podcast, *Radiolab* has been running since 2002. It focuses on topics in the philosophy and science realms but in an accessible and light-hearted way perfect for the podcast format. If you think you’re not into science, podcast hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich may just be able to convince you otherwise. Each hour-long episode is innovative, stylized, and engaging, full of music and...
TED Talks DailyA spin-off of the wildly successful TED talk format that features expert speakers on topics ranging from business to tech to science, TED Talks Daily brings you insights from the latest TED talks in podcast format. Hosted by journalist Elise Hu, this podcast show promises thought-provoking, mind-stretching, insight-inducing content to make you go “huh” or “wow” or even “whaaaat?”....
Freakonomics RadioA spin-off of the hit 2005 non-fiction book Freakonomics by Stephen Dubner and Stephen Levitt, this podcast covers socio-economic issues, but it’s way more interesting than it sounds, touching on topics that do and do not have an obvious connection to the economy. The podcast takes a deep dive into “the hidden side” of things like drugs, languages, income inequality, and what it’s like to be a CEO. Each episode features interviews with experts that...
Reply AllProduced by podcast juggernaut Gimlet, Reply All is a technology and culture podcast all about the intersection between the internet and people. Podcast hosts PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman take listeners through episodes ranging from thirty minutes to one hour in length that tell stories about social media mistakes, internet pranks, email culture, and hacking. It’s relevant to everybody who uses the internet, which is to say - everybody....
Hidden BrainAn NPR podcast hosted by journalist Shankar Vedantam, Hidden Brain makes it its aim to use a combination of science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious drives and patterns that underlie human behavior, choices, and relationships. It answers questions like “why are we nice to some people and mean to others” and “why is marriage so difficult” and even “how does our psychology shape the way we respond to epidemics”. If you’re interested in psychology,...
Planet Money“Economics for Beginners!” would easily fly as an alternative name for the Planet Money podcast. When they’re not gossiping or discussing Hollywood’s Black List, they're mainly discussing the nitty-gritty of economics. For those that wonder what inflation, charts, graphs, tax rates, and government monetary policies mean for an American citizen, Planet Money is the podcast to get answers. Hosts Amanda Aronczyk, Mary Childs, Karen Duffin, Jacob Goldstein, Sarah Gonzalez, and Kenny Malone do the most...
Travis Osterhaus | February 01, 2023
Learning never stops. Every day of your life, whether it’s something as simple as learning how to use Twitter or picking up a new language, there’s always new information to digest. Learning is a progressive curve that can significantly impact the quality of our lives. As a result, it’s essential to continually find new ways to keep learning. Educational podcasts can provide you with an avenue to do just that.
Because there is so much to learn from educational podcasts make a listening choice become complicated. Not to worry, we’ve educated ourselves to recommend the best educational podcasts for enthusiasts like yourself. The simple solution is to provide you with specially curated lists of top-rated podcast shows and episodes. From educational podcasts that teach how to play a musical instrument to those centered on learning DIY crafts, our lists cover a range of topics. Let’s get to learning.
