Podcasts are like the entertainment industry for everyone: Everyone can star and no topic is too obscure.
Anyone with a microphone and a computer can put together a podcast, which, quite simply, is a downloadable audio file. The audio files are usually stored in phones and on computers. They are good short entertainment useful for listening while mowing the lawn or commuting to work.
Whatever topic you search for, you can likely find one to fit your interests. There's not just a single podcast on any one topic, there are probably dozens on any topic. There are podcasts on cooking, music, current events, comic books, knitting, pets, gardening, and movies and even serious subjects like history and politics.
While many podcasters are enthusiasts, some are professionals in the broadcasting world. You can listen to National Public Radio's shows or messages from your favorite radio announcer.
You can find them on online music platforms like iTunes, Spotify, and Pandora too. You can also download podcasts from Audible, or listen from outlets like NPR. Apple's podcast app, Overcast.fm, and Stitcher.com.
Popular podcasts to explore
The Productive Woman: A productivity podcast with a slight focus on women's issues.
Listen Money Matters: A personal finance podcast where two guys talk financial matters, openly and honestly, and with a humorous edge.
CraftLit: A podcast with actors reading classic fiction, literary commentary and information about crafts.
The Comedy Button: A podcast on comedy, gaming and Internet culture.
This is Your Life: A podcast by Michael Hyatt that focuses on intentional leadership.
The Fantasy Footballers: This fantasy football podcast brings together conversation, analysis and humor.
This American Life: A long-running public radio with themed episodes.