Podcasts are a great way to not only be entertained, but also educated. For moments when you don’t have the time to sit down and relax while you watch TV or when you want something to distract you while you’re exercising, try listening to one of our recommendations.
Tiddas 4 Tiddas
Tiddas 4 Tiddas is a podcast created by Kamilaori and Dunghutti woman, Marlee Silva. This podcast is a platform dedicated to highlighting and celebrating the incredible work of Indigenous women around Australia. From actress Leah Purcell to the AFL’s General Manager of Inclusion and Social Policy Tanya Hosch, Tiddas 4 Tiddas takes you on an education journey that will leave you feeling inspired.
Shameless
A pop-culture podcast for smart people that love dumb things – need we say more? Hosted by two female Australian journalists, this podcast brings a refreshingly female voice to topical affairs. They provide news in fun and thought-provoking ways and are constantly finding ways to empower women to find their voices. This is a weekly favourite.
Casefile
Hosted by an anonymous Australian, Casefile is a true crime podcast that focuses upon a different crime each episode. They feature both Australian and international crimes and their slogan of ‘fact is scarier than fiction’ is shockingly true. Their popular episodes include Case 76: Silk Road (Part 1&2), as well as Case 53: The East Area Rapist 1976.
The Michelle Obama Podcast
Michelle Obama’s latest project has been the launch of her podcast: The Michelle Obama Podcast. Each episode, Michelle brings in a special guest (someone who is close to her) to discuss topical affairs such as racism, the pandemic, marriage and mentors. In a refreshingly candid and honest podcast, Michelle Obama will walk you through all important stages of life (and yes, Barack Obama does make an appearance).
My Dad Wrote a Porno
If you’re looking for some (many) laughs, this podcast has your name written all over it. Join Jamie Morton, and his two friends James Cooper and Alice Levine, as they read a different chapter every episode of, you guessed it, the porno book his dad wrote. This podcast has over 250 million downloads and it definitely lives up to the hype.
Whether you’re looking for crime stories, funny stories or inspiring stories, look no further than our list. Start catching up now, you don’t want to miss out.