Listening to a podcast during a long drive can create a comfortable silence between you and your teenager, while also providing a shared topic to discuss later. Our family tends to lean towards the quirky side, which is reflected in our podcast choices. Here’s a selection of podcasts that I recommend for listening with your teen, or even on your own, with friends, or family members.
- Serial: If you haven’t tuned into this podcast yet, you’re missing out. It delves into high school dynamics, the judicial system, and the nature of memory and truth. It’s suitable for older teens, as long as you’re okay with discussions around sensitive topics like sex and drugs. With recent updates suggesting the story isn’t finished, it might be a great time for a re-listen. Supporting websites and podcasts are available for those who want to further debate the guilt of the main character.
- This American Life: Often considered one of the pioneers of podcasting, this show explores a different theme each week through engaging personal stories.
- Ask Me Another: This NPR game show offers a blend of wordplay, music, and current events. Expect to be shouting answers at the windshield—geeky fun guaranteed!
- Invisibilia: Another NPR gem that looks at the unseen forces influencing human behavior. The episode featuring a blind man using echolocation to cycle around a city is particularly captivating.
- Radiolab: A science podcast that takes a unique approach to various topics. Their exploration of colors and a particularly unsettling story about hookworm in Africa are both informative and oddly engaging.
- Welcome to Night Vale: This quirky radio show set in the fictional town of Night Vale combines humor, creepiness, and plenty of inside jokes, reminiscent of a mix between Twin Peaks and Gravity Falls.
- The Vinyl Cafe: Hosted by Stuart Maclean, this podcast shares tales of the fictional couple Dave and Morley, blending humor with touching moments that appeal to listeners of all ages, making it a Canadian classic.
- No Such Thing as a Fish: Four researchers from the show QI share the most interesting facts they’ve learned that day. This podcast is perfect for feeding your teen’s thirst for trivia.
- Hardcore History: Described by my son as having a captivating history teacher, Dan Carlin provides fresh perspectives on historical events that make the past come alive.
- Stuff to Blow Your Mind: This podcast tackles intriguing questions about the world, such as the effects of napping on your body and mind.
- The Sporkful and Spilled Milk: The Sporkful addresses culinary debates, while Spilled Milk offers a lighthearted take on cooking and snacking, making it enjoyable for both food enthusiasts and casual eaters.
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If you’re uncertain about how to start listening to podcasts, don’t hesitate to ask your teen for help. You can also find useful guides online, like this informative video from Ira Glass.
In summary, podcasts can serve as an excellent medium for enhancing communication and understanding between you and your teenager. From true crime to science, these selections provide a diverse range of topics that spark conversation and connection. For more on home insemination, check out this post on artificial insemination kits, or explore this authority on fertility journeys for additional insights. Also, here’s a great resource for pregnancy and home insemination.
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