I’ve written lately about podcasts I follow. It seems like I should share what I follow. I may be biased, but I recommend mine most: This Sustainable Life:

Podcasts and blogs I subscribe to:

This Sustainable Life: Solve for Nature, by Eugene Bible: Eugene contacted me about my podcast and work. We got to know each other. He started a sibling podcast to mine, practicing the Spodek Method with his guests. Since he is an engineer, he started by focusing on an engineering solutions-based approach but has expanded.

Making Sense, by Sam Harris: I like his honesty and willingness to speak to guests he disagrees with, with respect and openness.

(Video) What Is Politics?: I find Daniel, the host, a knowledgeable and thoughtful source on politics, anthropology, and more. I like his humor. He’s been a guest on my podcast.

(Video) Not Just Bikes, by Jason Slaughter: The best source on city planning, which misses how entertaining, engaging, and thought-provoking he is. He’s been a guest on my podcast.

(Blog) Do The Math, by Tom Murphy: I consider Murphy’s book the science book of the decade and the best source of understanding our environmental situation and possible solutions. The blog treats the book’s main points for a lay audience. He’s been a guest on my podcast.

(Blog) Low←Tech Magazine, by Kris De Decker: Kris and I love technology when it serves humanity. You’ll love learning how we can improve our lives reducing pollution and depletion. He’s been a guest on my podcast.

Don’t Write That Book, by AJ Harper and Mike Michalowicz: I took AJ’s writing workshop and Mike has been a guest on my podcast (AJ agreed to and we’re scheduling so stay tuned). They give tips on writing and present an inside view of publishing. They’re fun to listen to.

Hardcore History, by Dan Carlin: He researches and tells stories as well as anyone you know. The first I listened to was something like six four-hour episodes about WWI and I loved every second. It may be the only podcast on this list with a Wikipedia page.

Amarica’s Constitution, by Akhil Reed Amar and Andrew Lipka: My new book covers a lot about the Constitution and the US founding. Amar covers these topics. I’ve met him in person and we have several mutual friends, including podcast guests James Oakes, Manisha Sinha, and David Blight. He agreed to be on my podcast, but we haven’t recorded yet. Amar makes history and law accessible, engaging, and fun. He connects events from centuries ago to this moment today.

Lives Well Lived, by Peter Singer and Kasia de Lazari Radek: Peter has been on my podcast and his books have influenced me. We’ve met in person a few times, which led to my meeting Kasia in person too.

Growthbusters, by Dave Gardner: Dave has also been on my podcast and I’ve been on his. If you look at his documentary on YouTube, GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth, you’ll see I made the first comment.

The podcasts above I’ve listened to all episodes, or nearly so.

Podcasts I follow mostly, but not as comprehensively

C-Span book club and more C-span. Did I ever expect to be someone who loved C-Span? I don’t know, but I do, especially authors talking about their books.

The War on Cars, by Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon: They’ve been guests on my podcast, which we recorded in my apartment. My love for bikes as primary transportation goes to the 1980s, in high school and I live so today. Plus walking.

The Jordan Harbinger Show, by Jordan Harbinger: Jordan and I have been friends since before 2010. He is responsible for my trips to North Korea. He’s been on my podcast.

A Climate Change, by Matt Matern: Matt and I have been on each other’s podcast.

Cine-Files, by Steve Morris and John Rocha: I posted about discovering them this month.

The Power Hour, by Jack Spencer: Jack and I have been on each other’s podcast.

After Dark with Rob and Andrew: Rob, Andrew, and I have been on each other’s podcast. Rob and I get together in New York City sometimes too. He also endorsed my book Sustainability Simplified:

“This book is a masterpiece. Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum—from bluer than Bernie to a proud Trump supporter like me—I’m sure you are concerned about the world we live in. Josh doesn’t claim to be on either side of the political spectrum. He’s living by his values. Sustainability Simplified shows how to improve the environment without having to protest or shout down others.”
—Rob Harper
America Out Loud podcast host, author, and political commentator

Hillsdale College family of podcasts: I’ve written plenty about learning from sources different than I grew up learning. Hillsdale fits the bill.

The Human Nature Odyssey, by Alex Leff: I started listening after Tom Murphy mentioned connecting with Alex in his blog. I listened to Alex’s episodes on Daniel Quinn’s Ishmael and then kept listening.

Cramped, by Kate Downey: Kate and I met online. We emailed a bunch, which led to my listening to her podcast. I never expected to listen to one on menstruation, but that’s what comes of human connection.

I’m sure I’m forgetting some. I’ll add more when I remember them. I welcome suggestions for others to listen to.

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