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 2021 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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"Very concerned that my "favorites" folder would just end up as a meme graveyard 😂😂"
"Very concerned that my "favorites" folder would just end up as a meme graveyard 😂😂"
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SmartLess"Billie Eilish & Finneas O'Connell"Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell are our esteemed first-time-ever Duo Guests in Podland, USA. Welcome to SmartLess, friends. Please keep all arms and limbs safely inside the vehicle and be sure to wear these neon protective goggles, conveniently referred to as Ocean Eyes....
"Fantastic episode. Gosh- Finneas and Billie are so darn talented⭐️"
"Fantastic episode. Gosh- Finneas and Billie are so darn talented⭐️"
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Life KitWant To Read More Books? Here's HowGot an intimidating tower of unread books looming on your nightstand? This episode will help you pick up more books and get through them quicker. (This episode originally ran in 2019.)...
"@hailyosterhaus this is the one I was talking about yesterday"
"@hailyosterhaus this is the one I was talking about yesterday"
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RadiolabFacebook's Supreme CourtSince its inception, the perennial thorn in Facebook’s side has been content moderation. That is, deciding what you and I are allowed to post on the site and what we’re not. Missteps by Facebook in this area have fueled everything from a genocide in Myanmar to viral disinformation surrounding politics...
"Great introduction to Facebook’s new ‘Supreme Court,’ a multi-national collection of humans tasked with defining and refining the guiding principles of Facebook’s content policy. "
"Great introduction to Facebook’s new ‘Supreme Court,’ a multi-national collection of humans tasked with defining and refining the guiding principles of Facebook’s content policy. "
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Stuff You Should KnowHow Blue Holes WorkGeologists and biologists have recently realized that the planet’s oceans and coasts are littered with a unique type of ecosystem called blue holes, submerged sinkholes that were once dry caves. They are turning out to be weird and amazing places. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...
"I've never heard of Blue Holes before, and even though I'm not typically into the science-y type podcasts I did actually enjoy this episode this morning! Stuff You Should Know is always a great podcast to listen to if you just want to zone out and forget about reality for a moment."
"I've never heard of Blue Holes before, and even though I'm not typically into the science-y type podcasts I did actually enjoy this episode this morning! Stuff You Should Know is always a great podcast to listen to if you just want to zone out and forget about reality for a moment."
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iilluminaughtiiGoodwill: Corporate CasketWelcome to the Corporate Casket, a weekly series where bad businesses go to die. Today’s episode is all about Goodwill, a company that strayed away from its original good intentions. Let's find out how. Sources: https://pastebin.com/w8VD4Skv►YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/iilluminaughtii►Merch: https://multilevelmerch.shop S O C I A L S►Twitter: https://twitter.com/iilluminaughtii►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iilluminaughtii►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theiilluminaughtii► Discord Server: https://discord.gg/iilluminaughtii► Subreddit...
"Found this episode via @kondo’s email newsletter. Well-told and infuriating explanation of how Goodwill has taken advantage of some of the same people it supposedly protects. As the host says, this sort of behavior gives a bad name to all nonprofits."
"Found this episode via @kondo’s email newsletter. Well-told and infuriating explanation of how Goodwill has taken advantage of some of the same people it supposedly protects. As the host says, this sort of behavior gives a bad name to all nonprofits."
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Short WaveWhat The Spread Of Coronavirus Variants Means For The U.S.Different versions of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are emerging. Some are spreading quickly around the world, others more slowly — but several have the public health community and researchers worried because they are behaving differently than the older version of the coronavirus. Maddie talks with NPR science correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff...
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The MothThe Moth Radio Hour: I Got YouIn this hour, stories of community, solidarity, and support, sometimes from unexpected sources! A preacher's daughter, a grumpy grandfather, a conflicted young man, and a self-isolated writer. This episode is hosted by Jay Allison, the producer of this radio show.
Hosted by: Jay Allison
Storytellers: Lydia Caesar, Adam Ellick, Craig Mangum, Elif...
"I Got You includes three short stories of people helping people. Some heartwarming and humorous tales of love and support. Much needed in 2020.♥️ "
"I Got You includes three short stories of people helping people. Some heartwarming and humorous tales of love and support. Much needed in 2020.♥️ "
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Follow FridayAvery Trufelman (The Cut, 99% Invisible, Articles of Interest)Since August 2020, Avery Trufelman has hosted the New York Magazine podcast The Cut, which covers "culture, sex, politics, and more." She previously worked at the widely beloved design podcast 99% Invisible, where she created and hosted an award-winning miniseries about the meaning of fashion, called Articles of Interest.On the...
"This is the first episode of a brand-new podcast that I host, Follow Friday. It’s an interview podcast about the best people on the internet, and why you should follow them; the series debut’s guest is Avery Trufelman from The Cut & 99% Invisible, and I had a great time talking with her!"
"This is the first episode of a brand-new podcast that I host, Follow Friday. It’s an interview podcast about the best people on the internet, and why you should follow them; the series debut’s guest is Avery Trufelman from The Cut & 99% Invisible, and I had a great time talking with her!"
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Zero Waste MoneyZerowasting: Battery LifeShow LinksIn this episode I want to share how we can prolong the life of the many little batteries in our devices, putting off a replacement is a way to save some money. As with everything, it takes a bit of planning and consideration with our actions. Mindfulness has monetary...
"Great Advice For Your Device!!!"
"Great Advice For Your Device!!!"
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 2021 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....
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...
TED Radio HourDo you think Ted talks are inspiring? Then tune into Ted Radio Hour. Just imagine how beautiful the collaboration between Ted and National Public Radio must be. On Ted Radio Hour, they discuss a wide range of usage. Most times, the podcast episodes are usually before-hand released Ted content, only with a cherry on top. There's an after-session where Manoush Zomorodi interviews the speaker. Mostly, these conversations usually spill over into other life affairs. It's...
Travis Osterhaus | February 01, 2021
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.
