By Nathan Tree
You may have heard of podcasts in the past. You may even access them already. Or you may be questioning what they are at all? Here is our roundup of what they are, how you can access them, and even some suggestions.
So what is a podcast?
A podcast is an audio file, made available on the internet to download or stream on to a device. They
are often in series and can cover a large range of both fiction and non-fiction topics. Many are available free of charge, but some require a subscription.
How do you access them?
You can access them through podcast apps on tablets and smartphones, on the internet through a web browser or through a smart speaker.
What do we recommend?
• In touch – recordings of the popular BBC Radio 4’s discussions on blindness and visual impairment with Peter White.
• Double Tap – Humorous and informal discussion of technology for blind and visually impaired people.
• Stuff You Should Know -Discussions on a range of interesting topics.
• The Infinite Monkey Cage – Discussions on popular scientific concepts with expert panellists.
• Global News Podcast – Keep up to date with what’s going on around the world.
There is a wide array of different podcast out there that are sure to cater to your listening needs. If you would like help accessing them, please let us know.
