I love podcasts.
I’m not sure why, but when I’m cleaning the house, making dinner, and walking the dog I love to listen to my favorite teachers, motivational speakers, business specialists, and short stories. Since the New Year started, I made a list of new-to-me podcasters, plus one I discovered last year, that I’m determined to listen to (or finish listening to) this year.
I’ve added my list below and have included the descriptions found on the corresponding websites. I hope you find these useful and if you have any favorite podcasts you’d like to share, I’d love to hear about them in the comments!
The Modern CEO with Amber McCue
~ “With pieces of your business flying every which way, your to-do list out of control (and possibly sprouting wings) and your brain is scattered across 1400 different tasks, priorities, reminders, emails, tweets, deliverables, marketing ideas, client conversations, customer inquiries AND that one person you were suppose to follow up with weeks ago (whoops), one thing is certain: If it is freedom you want it’s time for a change.”
Detail Therapy with Amy Landino
~ “Are your ready to go after the life you want? Are you looking for specifics on how to make it happen? Join award-winning YouTuber, best selling author, and entrepreneur Amy Landino as she seeks out successful people and digs into the details of their daily lives to find out what they did to better themselves.”
Buffering the Vampire Slayer by Jenny Owen Young & Kristin Russo
~”Buffering the Vampire Slayer is a weekly podcast in which your hosts Jenny Owen Youngs (professional musician and recreational Whedonverse aficionado) and Kristin Russo (professional writer and former goth teen) discuss Buffy the Vampire Slayer, one episode at a time. Every installment of the podcast also includes a new original song recapping each glorious Buffy episode! *wolf howl*”
TED Radio Hour by NPR
~ “A journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, and new ways to think and create. Based on riveting TEDTalks from the world’s most remarkable minds.”
The Story Studio Podcast: Writing, Storytelling, and Marketing Advice for Business and Writers by Johnny B. Truant, Sean Platt, and David Wright
~ “Stories turn songs into symphonies, events into memories, and lives into legends. In our crowded world, “knowing your story” cuts through the noise so you can make your mark — whether you want to sell more books, increase profits, or just make a difference.”
The Creative Penn Podcast by Joanna Penn
~ “Writing, publishing, book marketing, making a living with your writing.”
Story Grid Podcast by Shawn Coyne and Tim Grahl
~ “Resources and a step by step understanding of the Story Grid for beginning writers.”
Living Homegrown by Theresa Loe
~ “This weekly podcast is all about getting the best seasonal, fresh-picked flavor without having to buy the farm! Episodes alternate between instructional “how-to” and interviews with top authors & experts.”
The Minimalists by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus
~ “Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus help over 20 million people live meaningful lives with less through their website, books, podcast, and documentary.”
Spark Joy by Kristyn Ivey & Karin Socci
~”Spark Joy is the podcast dedicated to celebrating the KonMari Method and the transformative power of surrounding yourself with joy; and letting go of the all the rest.”
Create Your Empowered Self by Jeannie Hall
(Yes our very own SOS sister Jeannie! I’ve been listening to her podcasts for a while now and I love them!)
~ “This podcast is all about empowering you to live your best life! By incorporating the principles of Law of Attraction, NLP, meditation, and other spiritual teachings, Certified NLP Practitioner and Creative Empowerment Coach Jeannie Hall will show you the way!”
Like I mentioned above, I’d love to hear what podcasts you love to listen to! I’m always looking for more. 🙂
Sharon Wray is a librarian who once studied dress design in the couture houses of Paris and now writes about the men in her Deadly Force romantic suspense series where ex-Green Berets meet their match in smart, sexy heroines who teach these alpha males that Gracealways defeats Reckoning.
Her acclaimed debut book EVERY DEEP DESIRE, a sexy, action-packed retelling of Romeo and Juliet, is about an ex-Green Beret determined to regain his honor, his freedom, and his wife.
EVERY DEEP DESIRE is available on: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | iBooks | IndieBound| Kobo| Google
And adding it to your Goodreads TBR list is also always appreciated!
Thanks so much for the mention, Sharon, you’re so sweet! Great article, too. I love podcasts and podcasting!
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Of course, Jeannie! I adore your podcasts and love seeing your newsletter pop up in my email! 🙂
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Thanks for sharing these podcasts, Sharon. And congrats to Jeannie for launching hers. 🙂
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Thank you, Joanne. If you get a chance, listen to Jeannie’s. They’re wonderful!
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Those look intriguing. I rarely listen to any. I’m not an auditory learner. I have to scribble down whatever is said. Jeannie writes awesome FB posts too.
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I wasn’t an audio learner either until I started listening to audiobooks. I had to train myself. LOL
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Reblogged this on Jacquie Biggar-USA Today Best-selling author and commented:
Sharon Wray shares a comprehensive list of her favorite podcasts on The Sisterhood of Suspense #blog. How about you? Are you a fan of podcasts?
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Thank you, Jacquie!
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I have to admit I’ve never listened to a podcast- maybe it’s time!
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It took me a while but it was my kids who convinced me. They were talking about all of these things that I had no clue about and felt left out. So I started listening so we could talk about it!
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Smart mom 😊
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Thanks for this great list Sharon! I listen to books and anything else I can find while I’m painting, so I’m always happy to find stuff that is new to me 🙂
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Thanks, Kathryn Jane! I’m always looking for new stuff to listen to as well. 🙂
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Great post, Sharon. I’m not much into podcasts. I’ve listened to one and it was good.I think I may be a bit like Vicki. Even in a public speaking situation, I have to see the person speaking to follow the speech. LOL Guess, I need more practice. I’ve shared.
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Thanks so much, Marsha. I had to train myself to listen and pay attention. But it was listening to the Harry Books that really helped me learn how to listen well. Luckily podcasts are short so by the time I stop paying attention it’s over. LOL
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Thank you for your suggestions. I recently discovered the Tea and Tattle podcast, and I love it. Miranda Mills describes her podcast as follows: “. . . weekly discussions on culture, books, creativity and wellbeing, as well as interviews with inspiring women.”
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Thank you for the awesome suggestion, Susan! I just subscribed! 🙂
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