April 4, 2023

How can I listen to podcasts for free?

How can I listen to podcasts for free?
How can I listen to podcasts for free?
 
How indeed? In fact there are between 3-5 Million podcasts worldwide; how many are active and consistent is debated as well. But listening to podcasts for free may only be relegated to their specific, respective websites. Their websites may have paid features or subscriptive options too though.
 
Obviously you could make the same argument for Spotify, Apple, even YouTube with premium memberships though too. Not to mention any smart phone costs money too. These days though, those costs may as well be inelastic, sunk costs in most cases. No smart phone, means no life right? Maybe. But on #TransactingValuePodcast for example, our goal is a bit different. All humans have value, despite social media or a lack of smart phone. That may be n their perspective, financial/working capital/sweat equity, skill set, cultural beauty, gracious attitude or just willingness to be vulnerable with another human in a conversation. Big talk goes a long way too though.
 
Now factor in to your budget, how much is your time worth? Listening may be free for a basic YouTube membership, even to listen to a #TeawithGaryVee talk, and your internet bill may even be comped as a tax write-off. But, listening still takes your time. How you allocate your time and to which forms of entertainment you choose to spend it on is up to you. Even though the majority of podcasts are largely, at face value, free to listen to, there is "no such thing as a free lunch" right?
 
However you expense listening to podcasts, survival takes communication. Welcome to the team!
Josh

Josh "Porter" Porthouse

Host/Executive Producer - Transacting Value I Founder/Chief Strategist - SDYT Media

I spent decades lost, confused and overwhelmed trying to figure out how to integrate into society and within my sphere of influence. I grew up in a split household.

I got bullied and learned material that I’ve since forgotten, or learned more about people than academics. I joined the Marine Corps, and became a divorced, long-distanced father. Even when I was physically present, I spent more time staring at walls and listening to my own demons more than growing with my son.

I’m learning increased physical distance does not have to decrease capable influence. I’m learning who I am among some of the most knuckle-dragging, supportive bunch of people that I’d stand by any day of the week.

It may feel like you’re going through life alone; you’re not. We’re all growing through life together, skull-dragging one day at a time and getting stronger for it.

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