Don’t Snooze On Podcasts: 8 Recommendations While You Self-Isolate

Increase your productivity and decrease your boredom while you’re stuck at home

If your workplace or school has shut their doors because of the coronavirus pandemic you might be wondering how you can keep yourself entertained while you’re stuck at home.

While Netflix and YouTube can keep you occupied for a little while, it might not be the most interesting choice nor the most productive option if you’re forced to stay inside for 14 days or longer.

If you haven’t given it a try before, now is the best time to start listening to podcasts while you’re carrying out your everyday tasks and chores.

It is so easy and often free to find thousands of podcasts focusing on health, music, news, finance, lifestyle, comedy, education, sustainability and more on platforms like iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and various other streaming apps.

Whether you’re looking for a new platform for entertainment, something to learn or a distraction while you do the dishes, podcasts are an awesome, inexpensive outlet for all the above.

But where do you start? What should you listen to? Here are our recommendations.

Podcasts by YouTubers

If you’re an avid YouTube viewer, podcasts are a great way to hear more about internet culture and the latest from your favorite content creators.

Some popular YouTuber podcasts include the Jenna Julien Podcast by Jenna Morey (Jenna Marbles) and Julien Solomita and Mental Makeover by Lauren Curtis.

The features the two popular creators discussing new trends in internet culture and trying out fun trivia or guessing games related to the internet and pop culture for an easy listen and a good laugh.

Mental Makeover features Perth YouTuber Lauren Curtis who encourages her audience get up close and personal (though not too close; we are practicing social distancing after all), sharing her own lifestyle changes, experiences and opening the discussion for love, lifestyle and mental health.

Health, fitness and sustainability

If you’re looking to learn a little more about health, fitness and sustainability, some great podcast options are Low Tox Life by Alexx Stuart and The Health Code Podcast by Sarah Stevenson (Sarah’s Day) and Kurt Tilse.

Low Tox Life features Alexx Stuart, a health and wellness writer and educator examining the latest research and chatting with various nutritionists, naturopaths and other experts on health, fitness and sustainability.

The Health Code Podcast is presented by Sarah her partner Kurt in which they discuss their own personal health and fitness journeys and speak with other health influencers about their experiences.

Financial podcasts

If you’re worried about finances or just looking to put a little money aside, a great place to start is by listening to the She’s On The Money podcast presented by Annabelle Lee, an Australian law student, and Victoria Devine, an award winning financial advisor.

She’s On The Money is the podcast for millennials who want financial freedom, a non-judgmental place for all things saving, spending and investing.

Pop culture and television

An option if you’re just looking for a little fun and entertainment are pop culture and film review podcasts including our very own Student Edge podcast You Have To Stan (shameless plug) and Gilmore Guys by Kevin T Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe.

You Have To Stan features Caitlin Paroczai from Student Edge every Wednesday and Friday for interviews with inspiring artists, creative minds and the latest in pop culture.

Gilmore Guys is a podcast for those who have previously watched and loved the Gilmore Girls TV Series as its presenters, Keven T Porter and Demi Adejuyibe, go deep into analysing each individual episode of the show.

Relaxation and current affairs

If the coronavirus and having to self-isolate is making you feel a little stressed right now, Get Sleepy presented by Thomas Jones is a story telling podcast that encourages relaxation, meditation and great sleep.

And finally, if you’re wanting to keep up to date on everything else happing around the globe, you’re almost certain to find a podcast hosted by your favorite news source or journalist.

So, before you let yourself watch every movie on Netflix over the coming weeks, consider spending some time listening.

Don’t Snooze On Podcasts: 8 Recommendations While You Self-Isolate