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earbuds in :: noise out

A year or so ago I discovered the world of podcasts.  I guess as I grow older I crave more words and less noise.  Maybe it's just the fact that I am not working outside of my home so podcasts are a way for me to hear adult conversation throughout my day.  I would like to share some of my favorites with you, and I would love for you to share some of your favorites with me.

1.  "The Happy Hour" with Jamie Ivey.
This is where it all began for me.  Somehow (probably social media) I saw a recommendation for this podcast.  I didn't even know how to listen to a podcast, but I quickly learned.  I was hooked after one episode. Jamie and her family live in Texas.  She is so transparent about her love for Jesus and His great love for his people.  Each week she interviews an amazing lady with an amazing story.  Her podcast has somehow led me to almost every other podcast I listen to.  Jamie also published a book recently and I cannot recommend it enough!


2.  "The Popcast" with Knox and Jamie.
This is my "have a good laugh" and "popculture education" podcast.  Knox and Jamie (a guy/gal duo) cover everything pop culture.  They are relevant and hilarious but not crude and obnoxious.  Recently they've covered topics such as.... TV sitcom reboots, Urban dictionary, and the Oscars.  I am out of the loop on most popculture, but they are so down to earth and keep me cackling until the end of each episode. I also follow Jamie on the Instagram and her insta-stories are giving me life right now.  (Knox and Jamie have a 2nd podcast, "The Bible Binge", that I enjoy as well.)

 P.S. I would probably listen to this podcast just to hear Knox lose his breath when he laughs.

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3.  "Ear Hustle" is not something I would normally seek out, but I am so glad I found it. "Ear Hustle" is a very interesting look into life inside prison.  The host is currently incarcerated and brings the podcast straight from San Quentin prison. It will make you laugh and cry.  Each week the focus is a particular topic such as cellmates or the SHU, unwritten prison rules, etc.


So those are 3 podcasts I enjoy that appeal to me for totally different reasons and offer a variety of topics and diverse conversation.  Below I will list a few more, but not detail like I did the 3 above.  Please share what you are listening to!  I love finding and falling for a new podcast!

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