Podcasts and pockets

anne

I got into podcasts in the last few years, and they are playing a big role in helping me through the current times, and before that, in livening up routine tasks. But carrying my phone around the house with me so that I can listen to them has been quite a challenge. My phone (with hardcover because I drop it a lot) is quite big and really only one garment has worked well - one of my aprons which has big pockets just under the waist.
I am interested to hear from others who do the same thing (or listen to music, which I don't do much but would have the same effect) and have headphones so that others in the house aren't disturbed.

4 years ago

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Latest reply was from Becky

kellygirl

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What about a fanny pack? I have one I used for running--it's a slim one.

4 years ago

Diana

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Honestly the best thing for me is using wireless Bluetooth headphones. Even with my phone in my back pocket or something, with normal wired headphones I’d sometimes end up yanking the whole phone out of the pocket and then it would end up falling on the floor. With wireless, I can just put the phone on a table and not have to deal with it unless I go to another room.

4 years ago

Lucy

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The others in my family are really into talking books and podcasts. They both use the Apple Airpods .No tangles!

4 years ago

Jane

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I am nodding with you! I have a pair of sweaty Betty leggings that have a pocket for my phone - they work really well and maybe worth a look.

4 years ago

bella

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It may not be for the same reasons, but I just read that podcast listenership has declined during the pandemic.

https://www.niemanlab.org/2020.....odcasting/

I used to listen to podcasts during my commute, but have hardly any time now with work, kid and and the housework. So no podcasts for me.

4 years ago

Anonymous

Seconding bluetooth earbuds! I looove mine and don't know how I lived without for so long. Mine have a strap that go round the back of the head so even if they'd fall out they'd be easy to find. I mainly got them for running, dancing and poi spinning, but since I'm home I use them when doing chores too.

All my Athleta bottoms have pockets!

When I commuted 4+ hours a day, I listened to a lot of audiobooks and Ted talks, but now I just read instead

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4 years ago

Angie

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I'm with Diana. You need wireless headphones.

4 years ago

Deb

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I love my wireless blue tooth speaker.

4 years ago

Jaime

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Blue tooth is your answer.

4 years ago

Staysfit

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I love listening to podcasts during my morning workout. I use Bluetooth and a wireless headset. I have several but prefer my Apple AirPods. I love their noise canceling effect, which drowns out any distractions from my family.

4 years ago

anne

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Thanks everyone. Looks like the experts have spoken. I will look into it. I do have a Bluetooth headset for work currently at home with me, but I have not been able to connect it to my phone.

Also, sorry for not replying earlier. I did write a response, but must not have actually sent it.

4 years ago

anne

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So DH and I have had a little discussion. It appears he actually has some bluetooth headphones around the house somewhere so I'll give them a go.

However, and it's a big one, I'll still need to carry them around with me if I want to carry in shopping, hang out washing, or do tasks in the front yard (currently trying to uproot morning glory). So I guess it's back to my apron!

Bella I meant to respond earlier to your post (in my lost post I did!) It totally makes sense that in the pandemic people would often both have less podcast time and that some popular topics, like crime, would be less popular. My listening is not crime based, and I'm listening less because of the lessened commute time, but my kids are teens. For the last three weeks they were on holiday and slept in past noon. Even now they are at school online but don't need my input much. So hours of time with no people contact (I only work part time)

The different thing I do with podcasts in the pandemic is use them to lull me to sleep. Usually I'm a huge reader too Suntiger (1 book a week is a slow week), especially before bed, but I didn't stock up on quite the right sort of books for my current mood before the libraries closed . (I did read almost all the ones I did have, but am struggling with the last, which is set in occupied France - I want more lighthearted stuff!) and haven't made the change to kindle yet. However our library is staring up a limited click and collect option so I'll get some books soon.

4 years ago

Becky

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I also listen to audiobooks/podcasts as I work around the house and yard. I am still listening on my big phone with wired earbuds and experiencing all the same frustrations you mentioned. I, too, want to get wireless earbuds. At least I wouldn't have to worry about the phone within one room. Most of my more casual outfits (which I wear working at home) have a back pocket into which I can slide my phone to carry with me.

4 years ago

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