Our Top 5 Podcasts About Storytelling
“No one ever made a decision because of a number. They need a story.”
We love a good podcast.
Granted, you have to root amongst the rubbish to find the gems, but the quality of some out there will amaze you.
Some of our favourites are the ones that tell stories well.
It's not about the specific content they cover but the universal human truths they explore.
You can also learn a lot from them that you can apply to your stories.
Why is storytelling so important?
Storytelling is probably the most valuable skill you can develop.
Why?
Because while we all have a story to tell, only the best ones get heard.
To make sure yours is one of them, it pays to learn how to be a good storyteller.
It’s the only way your message can cut through all the thousands of competing messages out there.
We’ve selected a handful of podcasts we think have mastered the art of storytelling.
Not only will you enjoy listening to them but also you can learn a lot from them.
It’s a win-win.
Five great storytelling podcasts not to miss
1. The Moth by @TheMoth - Episode length approx. 10mins
"Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers."
2. StartUp by @Gimletmedia - Episode length approx. 25mins
"A series about what it's really like to start a business"
3. The Memory Palace by @thememorypalace - Episode length approx. 10mins
"Short, surprising stories of the past, sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes hysterical, often a little bit of both."
4. Welcome to Night Vale by @NightValeRadio - Episode length approx. 25mins
"Twice-monthly community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, where every conspiracy theory is true. Turn on your radio and hide."
5. Thinking Sideways by @ThinkinSideways - Episode length approx. 1 Hour
"Devin, Joe and Steve sit down every week to discuss unsolved mysteries of all kinds: weird noises, strange website and horrific suicides that look a lot like murders."
Any others out there you think are worth sharing? Please let us know in the comments.
Oh and happy listening!
If you’re interested in developing your storytelling skills, you will probably enjoy our online storytelling course made in collaboration with some of the world’s best professional storytellers.
