Top 8 Educational Podcasts

We all want to seem as smart as we can. There is no better way to do this than to stay informed on a reasonably wide range of topics. The easiest way to do so is so make sure to listen to educational programs instead of just the same old music you listened to in high school (we all do it, but it’s important to mix it up on occasion). Here are the top 8 educational podcasts to keep you smart:

TED Talks

Devoted to spreading ideas on nearly all topics, a TED Talk is 18 minutes or less of information on all kinds of subjects, stories, and ideas (they are now at 2,300+ episodes). Get the conversations going by watching some of the world’s most motivating thinkers and speakers. You can find a topic that interests you and watch a talk by clicking here.

Stuff You Should Know

With a plethora of topics from the serious subjects like the sciences to less serious topics like "what’s the future of virtual sex?", you’re sure to find a topic that intrigues you. It’s always good to stay informed on a variety of subjects, both the quirky and the serious. To find a topic that suites you, click here.

Smart People Podcast

With the goal of encouraging personal growth through authoritative conversations, this interview-based podcast deals with a wide range of topics that aid in personal success. To listen to past episodes or to listen to the latest episode, click here.

The Naked Scientist

With the goal of helping the average person better understand the sciences, technology, and medicine this podcast takes an interesting spin on scientific topics. Ranging from fun topics like "The battery powered by stomach acid" to serious topics like "Why are viruses more virulent in men than women?", everyone is sure to find a scientific topic that intrigues them. To download a podcast that interests you, click here.

Left, Right and Center

If you desire to stay informed about politics without watching the anger inducing portrayal in the news, this is the podcast for you. Left, Right and Center discusses politics, policy, and popular culture without all of the yelling. To download episodes (for free), click here.

A History of the World in 100 Objects

As the name suggests, this podcast discusses world history with the theme of a specific object for each episode. Hosted by Neil MacGregor, the director of the British Museum, this podcast goes over the last two million years in world history. While this particular podcast is no longer running, the episodes are still available online. You can download this podcast or see all 100 objects covered in this series by clicking here.

Brains On!

This is a great science podcast to listen to with little ears around as the topics are fun and appropriate for children and adults alike. With topics ranging from "Soil: Can You Dig It?" to "Do we all see the same color?", you’re sure to find a topic that interests both you and your child. To download episodes (for free), click here.

Story Time

Everyone wants to be a great parent, but sometimes at the end of the day you’re just too tired (or simply just have too much to do) to read your child a bedtime story. No worries though because this podcast tells short stories to children (ages 2-12). Listen as a family or let them listen in bed before they fall asleep. Sometimes you need a little help and that’s okay. To listen to the latest episode or check out old episodes, click here.

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