Podcasts
Make your commute to and from work a little easier by listening to one of these great podcasts while you travel this month. We are including a few of our favorite podcasts in this post. Learn more about the world around you by playing a podcast as you head to work in Cambridge, MA.
This American Life brings to life the stories, people, and experiences that are usually overlooked. Host Ira Glass picks a theme each week and then leads his listeners through several stories that illustrate and illuminate an interesting aspect of American life.
Episodes to listen to:
597: One Last Thing Before I Go
Desert Island Discs asks one simple question — which discs would you bring on a desert island? Guests are also encouraged to pick a book and a luxury to bring with them. This long-running radio show has been entertaining listeners since the 1940s. Famous guests include Yoko Ono, Simon Cowell, and David Beckham.
Episodes to listen to:
Zadie Smithhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p009mlht
Stuff You Missed in History Class
Stuff You Missed in History Class covers the historical events that might have been overlooked in your school’s curriculum. Learn about the life of Aphra Behn, an English writer and spy, or about the history of foreign food in the United States by listening to this educational (and extremely interesting) podcast.
Episodes to listen to:
Why were some Japanese soldiers still fighting decades after World War II?
A History of Pizza Live at C2E2
99% Invisible explores the hidden world of architecture and design. Learn more about one of the most famous architects in Hollywood, windshield wipers, and barcodes by listening to this amazing podcast.
Episodes to listen to:
The Shift: Redesigning Baseball’s Defense
Unseen City: Wonders of the Urban Wilderness
What is your favorite podcast? Leave us a recommendation and a link to your favorite episode in the comments. Thanks for reading our post! We hope that you have an excellent month here in Cambridge, MA.