The Art of Manliness
The Art of Manliness has been described as a "podcast that aims to make men become better men." Hosted by Brett McKay, it's a treasure trove of practical advice and stimulating ideas, done through interviews with acclaimed authors, researchers, athletes, and others. Some might say that the podcast promotes a bit old-fashioned notion of masculinity, but I'd say it's part of its charm. Highly recommended.
Radio Prague
I first started listening to Radio Prague back when it was a daily English language shortwave broadcast of the Czech public radio. It has since switched to online streaming and podcasts only. I think of Radio Prague as the very best of what international radio used to be, and so I always listen to it with a sense of nostalgia. Daily 30-minute podcasts typically consist of a brief news roundup, followed by interesting feature stories about the Czech culture, history, sports, etc. There's also a regular monthly quiz, with nice prizes for the lucky winners.
Fitness mit M.A.R.K.
There are several fitness podcasts I've been following, but none are as dynamic, informative and quite as motivating as this one. It's in German, and has been consistently at the top of the German iTunes list of health podcasts. It's hosted by Mark Maslow, who is also a bestselling author and a prominent speaker on the subject of training. I've found each and every episode useful, plus it provided me with another opportunity to practice my German listening skills.
Modern Witch
This one I've discovered only a few months ago, and it has definitely caught my attention. Modern Witch deals with the subject of "witchcraft, the occult and mysticism in the 21st century". Sounds cool, eh? The host, Devin Hunter, sits down with intriguing guests from all sorts of different neo-pagan and occult backgrounds, which makes for a fascinating listen.
3ZZZ Esperanto Radio
As I've been working on improving my Esperanto, listening to this podcast has been of great value. Hosted by several members of the Esperanto Association of Melbourne, each podcast includes news from the Esperanto community, contemporary music in Esperanto, and other features. When it comes to radio, this show - originally broadcast on Melbourne's local ethnic radio station 3ZZZ - is an invaluable resource for Esperantists.
To learn more about the International Podcast Day, and podcasting in general, have a look at the official IPD website.
