Discover the secrets behind influential albums, unpack creative design processes and take some time to meditate.
An easy-to-digest and thoughtfully produced podcast, Twenty Thousand Hertz reveals the stories behind some of the world’s most recognisable sounds. Hear from the voice actor behind iPhone’s Siri, learn what outer space sounds like and discover why your Mac makes that distinctive beep every time you turn it on. Each episode is conversational and informative, and there isn’t too much dense information to take in – a great one to get lost in on a sunny afternoon.
It wouldn't be right to omit Broadsheet's own podcast from this list. Some stories just hook you. You know the ones – when you can’t get a particular detail out of your head, and suddenly you find yourself yakking about it to anyone who’ll listen.
This happens a fair bit at Broadsheet. A lot of stories cross the news desk, but we don’t always have the time to explore them in as much depth as we’d like. FYI is all about the stories we reckon deserve a closer look. The stories we can’t stop thinking about. It's a great way to keep curious minds engaged over the summer and give you a detailed look into seasoning, whisky, fake sneakers and more. No skips here.
Ever stopped to take in the design features around you or appreciate the ergonomics of everyday objects? Probably not, but this podcast means you don’t need to. 99% Invisible explains the design processes that go into making our lives easier, particularly for features and objects that are often in plain sight. You’ll learn about the power of architecture and how deeply it affects our daily lives, even when we might not notice it.
We’ve mentioned it before, but it’s brilliant, so we’re mentioning is again. Dissect, produced by Spotify Studios, is a music-lover’s dream. Featuring songs from Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Frank Ocean and Tyler, the Creator, each season examines an influential hip-hop album one song at a time. Dissect starts broadly by discussing the underlying social issues behind each track, then narrows things down to unpack exactly what each artist was thinking and feeling during the creative process. This one is sure to inspire any musician to write, and it’s a relaxing listen over the holidays.
This podcast follows designers, musicians, artists, writers, filmmakers and more, unpacking their work from concept to creation. Hear about how an artist paints a mural, how an animator creates a cartoon, and the process behind beekeeping. OnProcess delivers fascinating insights that are easy to take on board, and you’re sure to learn something new.
If your ideal summer revolves around lying on the beach or napping in the sun, this one’s for you. Tracks to Relax is just that – a collection of ambient sounds to help you sleep, meditate or just unwind. Take a guided sleep meditation with aural backdrops such as a tropical island, remote lake or peaceful cavern and give your mind the rest it needs after a busy year at work.
Photography: Rhiannon Taylor
