I never realised that Podcasts were so awesome. They're totally free and unbelievably useful to me in my daily life and career. I'm not kidding. They give me a real advantage. I'm sharing this with you cause I wish more people had this advantage. Trust me on this.
Here are my Top 5:
1) Six Pixels of Separation
This podcast by Mitch Joel, president of Twist Image, is probably the premiere digital marketing podcast (that i've listened to). Every week, Mitch interviews a quality guest dealing with another subject of digital marketing. The breadth and intellectual nature of the discussion really impresses me. I recently listened to a piece on the Collaborative Economy, which really opened my mind to this exciting new trend. Recommended for anyone, but especially useful for marketers.
2) The Art of Wrestling
Colt Cabana's podcast about professional wrestling is probably my favourite of the lot. Yes, it demands that one is interested enough in professional wrestling to listen, but whats really great is that it tells the amazing stories of pro-wrestlers from across the industry in an adult, mature and non-kayfabe (wrestling jargon for not-fake) manner. I really enjoy wrestling, i'm not ashamed at all, and Colt Cabana's awesome podcast reinforces my love for this sport.
3) Planet Money
A series of vignettes or stories that speak to an economic reality in the world today. Fascinating topics, global in perspective - i've really gotten into this form of podcast - short to the point, and highly interesting. Recommended for anyone who wants to learn more about the world and the different economic challenges that countries face.
4) The Engaging Brand / Marketing Smarts by Marketing Profs / Social Media Marketing Podcasts
I'm bunching these podcasts together as a total package for marketers. They are all extremely useful resources for marketers, and open up a variety of doors or new ways of thinking for the common marketer. I think the essence of what i'm trying to say about marketing podcasts is that i feel that listening to a variety of them gives me a real advantage in my career. All 3 of these are really excellent quality shows that I recommend to marketers.
5) 1ESAMP (First ever South African Music Podcast)
These podcasts are produced in South Africa by Matt Klawansky of Othermother Productions. They offer a really interesting take on a variety of musical genres in South Africa, with the stated intention of exposing new artists and musical trends. It's also great to listen to and support local podcasts.
So how do you go about downloading podcasts?
Google them / or find them on itunes, and download them for free. It's that simple, and I promise you it will change your life.
DO EEEET!
