What are Podcasts?

If you are unfamiliar to the world of podcasts, think talk radio on demand… but better!  There are several ways to get podcasts.  Apple has a an app within their products that has access to all podcasts.  Other methods include Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, etc.

Why Podcasts?

Some of the only moments I have to myself are on my commute, while traveling, and during workouts.  Podcasts allow me to listen on-demand and pick up where I left off.  There are so many brilliant SLPs and other professionals participating in Podcasting.  It’s one of the easiest ways to hear from the top leaders and innovators in our field.

Today I wanted to share some of my favorite podcasts for SLPs!  I hope you’ll take a listen and find a new way to learn on the go.

Teach Me to Talk

When I was working in Early Intervention, this was my go-to for great ideas and information.  I often recommended it to parents (it is definitely parent-friendly) for Pre-K and Early Intervention clients.  There are over 300 episodes available!  The titles describe the topic discussed so you can easily find the topic you are interested in.

StutterTalk

Dedicated to talking openly about stuttering, StutterTalk is the first and longest-running podcast on stuttering. They have published more than 600 episodes to in over 10 years of podcasting.  I recently listened to “Should Speech-Language Pathologists Treat People Who Stutter?” and it was very interesting!

ASHA Podcast Series

These are very short episodes from ASHA.  Every three or four weeks, they feature a new interview for SLPs and AUDs. There are about 20 episodes available currently.

Speech Science

Speech Science interviews leaders in the field of speech and language therapy, individuals who are making a difference in the lives of others with disabilities, and individuals who have overcome deficits in their own lives. This is a weekly podcast, released on Tuesdays, that offers news stories related to field and critical reviews of literature, tools, and ideas related to speech and language therapy and audiology.

Talking with Tech

This podcasts focuses on Technology.  Each week they answer questions, discuss relevant research, and give updates on the latest and greatest in AAC, assistive tech, and education apps. Interviews with industry thought-leaders, clinicians, parents, researchers and app developers keep us on the pulse of technology that is helping students be more engaged in the learning process.

Strength in Words

This “family enrichment” program discusses various topics on development in infants and toddlers. This podcast delivers weekly sessions of music, play and developmental information for both parents, professionals, babies/young children.

Conversations in Speech Pathology

This show covers various topics.  Interviewees include SLPs, OTs, Psychologists, etc. With nearly 50 episodes, there are many to choose from and many great guests to learn from.

Stuttering is Cool

This podcast is hosted by Daniele Rossi who has stuttered since he was a kid and tries to never to let it hold him back. The mission of his podcast is to encourage the same in his fellow stutterers.  There are currently about 130 episodes of this podcast, so fun!

Start a Therapy Practice

With about 80 episodes available, Start a Therapy Practice Podcast is created by an OT and the owner of two therapy practices. The podcast gives specific tips about being an independent therapist, starting a therapy clinic, and running/operating a therapy practice or therapy clinic. Tips about being a better entrepreneur and small business owner are covered as well.

XceptionalED

XceptionalED is preparing to release some great podcasts. I have had the opportunity to listen to the content and can’t wait for it to be public.  Bookmark it now, there is a great surprise brewing too… stay tuned!

Podcasts aren’t all learning and no fun… A few of my go-to, Non-SLP podcasts include TED Radio Hour, Better Leaders Better Schools, The School Leadership Show, How I Built This, and even My Favorite Murder (Don’t judge… have I mentioned I take 19-hour long drives home a few times a year? No good radio in Kansas!)

Which Podcasts are your favorite?  Drop a few in the comments below!