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Podcasts that you can listen to make things interesting in these tough times

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Kritika Kukreja
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These podcasts will get you through your boredom and how!

In these times, we're in definite need of a distraction. All the restlessness and the anxiety is sure building up, but we must stay calm and even use this as an opportunity to better ourselves. The internet is a great way to keep things interesting, and Social Ketchup recommends a new platform on the internet that can surely become your go-to distraction during the quarantine period. Talking about a broad range of subjects, podcasts can be about any topic.

What's great is that you can be into cooking, travelling, or storytelling, and you will find something that matches your interest for sure as these podcasts keep you engaged. Lucky for you, you can get great podcasts for beginners as well.

Here are a few of our podcast recommendations -

1. Why Won't You Date Me by Nicole Byer
The struggle of modernized dating is something that we're all updated with. Listen to Nicole Byer give a hilarious twist to dating in our generation. Our tip: Use headphones or make sure you're alone in the room!

2. The Intersection by Samanth Subramanian and Padmaparna Ghosh
If you're looking up for a serious lesson, The Intersection comes with an interesting lecture on culture, history and traditions. Listen to these 2 journalists take a swing at it and 'intersect' the age-old teachings into modern values and beliefs.

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3. The Alarmist by Rebecca Delgado Smith
Probably the most perfect podcast to listen to at this time, The Alarmist talks about everything wrong that has happened with the world. The bombings, plagues, technological warfare, you name it and it talks about it.

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4. Serial by Sarah Koenig
If you're into true crime shows, this one's gonna be a hit. Now in it's third season, Serial talks about an investigative murder case in which Adnan Syed is accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend. The unveiling of the facts and the dramatic court sessions will definitely keep you hooked.

5. The Adventures Of Cheap Beer by Siddhant Mehta, Karan Agarwal and Suyash Barve
If you're a Mumbai chap, you gotta listen to this one. 3 guys talk about places to visit for the best beer in the city, its price and their experience. Also, once the lock down is lifted, you can go try out those beers yourself!

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6. 10 Things That Scare Me 
A podcast about people's biggest fears no matter how big or small. It takes a funny spin on people's fears and is exactly what the world needs right now.

7. Motherhood Sessions by Alexandra Sacks
If you're a mom, or if you ever think about having kids, this one is a great choice. Renowned reproductive psychiatrist Alexandra Sacks sheds some light on the experience of being a mother. Her real talks feel just like informal therapy sessions.

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NEW SEASON OUT TODAY! ? From @romper : “On the Season 2 premiere, Dr. Alexandra Sacks dives into one of the great taboos parents can experience: wondering 'What if I don't like my child?' Sacks sits down with a mom who grew up in a low-income neighborhood in Kenya and is now raising her daughter in D.C., in more privileged circumstances.⠀ •⠀ "The mother tells Sacks she's worried her daughter will grow up without knowing 'her roots,' explaining that she worries, 'Will she be generous, will she be kind, will she understand that there is life outside her little bubble?' But Sacks actually hears a deeper concern, 'Will you like her?'⠀ •⠀ "'This sounds like such a taboo question but it's absolutely normal', Sacks tells @Romper. 'The push and pull of motherhood creates ambivalence; it's an impossible task to take care of a child and take care of yourself as well. It's perfectly natural to not always like the role of motherhood, even as you love your child.'⠀ •⠀ "Sacks comforts the distressed mom, saying: 'That's what I think you're nervous about. To think about how to parent a kid who is going to have a lot of things you didn't have as a child so she can grow up as someone you do like—as your kid with the values that you're proud of.'⠀ •⠀ "Sacks explains these are the types of questions she wants moms to be able to ask without fear of judgment through 'therapeutic conversations' rather than actual therapy sessions. 'It's about two things; trying to help and trying to destigmatize needing help.'⠀ •⠀ "'We want to create a community for moms to let them know they are not alone. There is no such thing as a perfect mom... women need to become comfortable being a good enough mom. They need to give themselves permission to love their children alongside their flaws.'"⠀ •⠀ Go to the link in bio to listen to the first episode of Season Two, and consider following #MotherhoodSessions (for free!) @Spotify.⠀ •⠀ #matrescence #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodunfiltered #mom #moms #mother #mothers #momma #mommas #matrescencia #matreschka #matrescense #mommy #motherhood #realmotherhood #lifeasamama #mommystatus #motherhoodjourney #mommymode #motherhoodrising #thatmomlife #mymotherhood

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8. Watcha by Aniruddha Guha
If you love movies, TV shows or YouTube videos, Aniruddha Guha gives an unbiased review of all of them here. With his reviews and recommendations, you can never go wrong with your next movie or show anymore.

9. Safe For Work by Liz Dolan and Rico Gagliano 
Tackling work problems like a boss, Liz and Rico talk about all kinds of issues that a working professional deals with. It gives you a new insight on how to approach problems at your work place.

10. Off The Gram by Meaghan Murphy 
Meaghan Murphy and her girl squad of editors Jamie, Heidi, and Christine talk about how to be girl bosses in this super inspirational podcast. Anything you need to get done in this modern age, these girls have an answer to it. This podcast also features guests speakers that are on top of their game.

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