8 podcasts to listen to (based on your major)

Your new year's resolution should be to listen to more podcasts! If you're lucky, you'll be able to find one or two that even tells you something about what you're studying!

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Lately I’ve been obsessed with listening to podcasts—while I’m on the bus, walking to school, or even cooking dinner. They’re great if you want to distract yourself by listening to your favourite celebrities goof around or maybe even learn something with an educational one. Speaking of which, these ones should will entertain and/or educate you based on what you’re studying.

 

Sciences: Sciographies

These quick interviews hosted by the Dal’s own radio station (CKDU 88.1 FM) will give you an interesting take on what different scientists at Dalhousie are studying and may inspire you in your future studies! podcasts.ckdu.ca/show/sciographies

 

Engineering: The Engineering Commons

Frequent guests on this podcast discuss issues that come up working in the field of engineering and will give you tips for going into the workforce. theengineeringcommons.com

 

Philosophy/Classics: Philosophize This

If you can think of a philosopher, this podcast has covered them. philosophizethis.org

 

Commerce/Management: The Office Ladies

This podcast breaks down every episode of the U.S. version of The Office as told by two of the show’s main actresses. It may be a TV show, but if you’ve ever worked in an office you will definitely identify with one of these characters! officeladies.com/episodes

 

History: The History Chicks

This podcast explores the stories of famous women that you may not have read about in your history books, but you’ll wish you had! thehistorychicks.com

 

Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Technology: Two Vets Talk Pets

Listening to this podcast will teach you lots about running a veterinarian clinic, and you’ll get a laugh while you learn! twovetstalkpets.blubrry.net

 

Health Promotion/Medicine: Revolution Health Radio

This podcast will keep you up to date with all the current hot (and controversial) topics in health, and how the health system can change to better serve patients. chriskresser.com/podcasts

 

Law: Criminal

This podcast covers different cases of people being wronged. Listen to it and you’ll learn about pretty much every crime a person can commit. thisiscriminal.com

 

What podcast do you have in your playlist to learn more about what you’re studying? Or what ones do you think everyone else should be listening to? Comment and let us know!