Recently I went to my 30-year-old cousin’s wedding. It was an unbelievable event with about 30 fun events organized over 2 days and run by the couple’s friends and family. There was Kick the Can, Eye Gazing, Cutting Board Crafting, dance classes, yoga, ultimate frisbee, the list goes on and on. But here is the real kicker—since the wedding was in Northern California and that required several hours of driving for all attendees, the couple made a 1.5-hour long podcast for people to listen to on the drive. How cool is that? The podcast included the couple’s friends talking about the activities they were hosting, the history of the place of the wedding, a little lesson on the music that would be at the wedding, and so much more. Needless to say, it was a super fun podcast.
I have been an avid podcast listener for the past 15 years. I primarily listen when I exercise or on car rides with the family. In medical school, I would listen to audio tapes on medicine topics while running.
These days podcasts can be incredibly engaging. This week I was inspired by the wedding podcast to do another list—particularly because summer is here and podcasts are perfect for road trips with the family. Who knows, maybe your family, or kids, or students will be inspired to create their own podcast this summer.
I realize that the best podcast suggestions give specific episodes, so for each of these podcast shows I have done just that.
Here are some suggestions from some very cool podcasts:
First, Screenagers Podcast — Yes, we have one
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Recently I went to my 30-year-old cousin’s wedding. It was an unbelievable event with about 30 fun events organized over 2 days and run by the couple’s friends and family. There was Kick the Can, Eye Gazing, Cutting Board Crafting, dance classes, yoga, ultimate frisbee, the list goes on and on. But here is the real kicker—since the wedding was in Northern California and that required several hours of driving for all attendees, the couple made a 1.5-hour long podcast for people to listen to on the drive. How cool is that? The podcast included the couple’s friends talking about the activities they were hosting, the history of the place of the wedding, a little lesson on the music that would be at the wedding, and so much more. Needless to say, it was a super fun podcast.
I have been an avid podcast listener for the past 15 years. I primarily listen when I exercise or on car rides with the family. In medical school, I would listen to audio tapes on medicine topics while running.
These days podcasts can be incredibly engaging. This week I was inspired by the wedding podcast to do another list—particularly because summer is here and podcasts are perfect for road trips with the family. Who knows, maybe your family, or kids, or students will be inspired to create their own podcast this summer.
I realize that the best podcast suggestions give specific episodes, so for each of these podcast shows I have done just that.
Here are some suggestions from some very cool podcasts:
First, Screenagers Podcast — Yes, we have one
We would love for you to share this TTT any way that works for you, whether that’s on social media or via a newsletter. If you want to send it out in your newsletter we just ask that you credit us and link to our website, and let us know at lisa@screenagersmovie.com.
HOST A SCREENING to help spark change.
FIND EVENT LISTINGS
Do you organize professional development in schools? We now have a 6-hour, 3-part training module. Request more information here Professional Development.
Stay in touch with the Screenagers community on Facebook, Twitter and leave comments below.
As well as our weekly blog, we publish videos like this one every week on the Screenagers YouTube channel
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