In our modern world there are so many different ways to access information, from reading, to websites, to YouTube videos. A growing way to learn nowadays is through the use of podcasts and these are becoming increasingly popular within the realm of homeschooling. They are a fantastic resource due to the fact that they don’t involve staring at a screen, they can be used on the move, and they are accessible to everyone.
We have gathered a selection of recommendations from our tutors & office team which will hopefully be a good place to start if you are looking for some options for your child.
Secondary School Age Students
History
- – an exploration into significant figures, events or ideas from history, featuring a panel of experts on the topic
- – for GCSE & A Level students covering a whole range of Historical subjects.
- – Dan Carlin takes his unorthodox way of thinking and applies it to events of the past.
- – an interrogation into the past and an attempt to de-tangle the present.
- – exploring the hidden lives of history’s tyrants.
Current Affairs & Politics
- – An analysis of the statistics from the week’s news and assesses the reliability (or lack thereof) of the figures
- – The Spectator’s flagship podcast, featuring discussions and debates on the best features from the week’s edition.
- – interviews, analysis and panel discussions from Matt Chorley’s Times Radio Show
- – Biggest news stories of the week
Podcasts to get you thinking
- – Tyler Cowen in discussion with some of today’s deepest thinkers, exploring their work, the world and everything in between.
- – a biological series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives
- – discussions on the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world
- – In depth discussions from the most exciting thinkers in global cultures, who share new ideas for changing ourselves, our communities and the world.
- – featuring lively debates and deep-dive discussions.
Economics/Business
- : Behind the Statistics – Unpacking and making sense of the statistics surrounding us in the world.
- – a deep dive into some of the world’s best-known companies
Primary Age Students
- – Discussions on favorite stories of the week. Aimed at children 8-14 years old.
- – Stories of Science discovery
- – young readers talking about books, including celebrity readers and interviews with authors