10 Ways To Use Podcasts

Podcasts are a great way to stay entertained, and they can offer a lot more practical information than you might think.

Here are 10 ways to use podcasts - pick and choose which ones interest you the most!

1) Sleep timer: Listen at night before bed or set a sleep timer on your phone. Podcasts will automatically stop when your designated time has passed, meaning that you'll never have to worry about waking up in the middle of your favorite show!

2) Commute: You could be stuck in traffic for hours, so why not put some tunes on? Podcasts are an easy way to pass the time without being tethered by headphones or cable cords. Just don't get too comfortable - you'll still need to pay attention to the road.

3) Exercise: Podcasts are great for anyone who likes to exercise, since they can pump you up and keep you going without the distraction of your phone (or music!).

4) Laundry: Yes, even doing chores can be made more interesting with a podcast. Whether you listen alone or have a buddy to chat with, hours of boredom can be turned into productive time.

5) Host a party: Instead of running out for food or drinks on game night, play some podcast episodes that everyone will want to hear. You can even have this kind of a party when you're not into gaming!

6) Learn something new: If you're interested in something new and want to improve your skills, try playing a podcast episode on the subject. With all the podcasts out there, there's bound to be one that will help you learn how to do something new.

7) Like learning but don't do it for yourself? Turn your family members into learners by having them play podcasts with you. If you've got kids, you could even use them as the guinea pigs for your experiments!

8) Use in a car: Don't use podcasts to listen to while you drive. But what if they're the only source of entertainment in your car? We don't recommend it, but you could turn up the volume and enjoy some mindless entertainment that way.

9) Podcasts are free: They're free to listen to, and they're even free if you want to download the episodes so you can listen later. You don't need an internet connection to use podcasts, which is good news for anyone with a long commute in a rural area, or for those who have households that lack reliable internet connections.

10) Work on things: If you've got something to do that requires concentration but is repetitive or boring, try playing some podcasts on the subject. You might be able to make it go by faster!

If you want more information on controlling podcasts from your phone or other listening devices, check out this article on How To Play Podcasts .

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Conclusion: Podcasts are a great way to stay entertained, and they can offer a lot more practical information than you might think.