Tag Archive for: Overcast

Every once in a while, I check the settings in Overcast to see just how much time Smart Speed has saved me (I am a blast at parties). As of this morning, Smart Speed has saved me 169 hours; this is almost four full-time workweeks saved!

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Split composition showing a manhole cover: left side shows pedestrians walking past on a city street; right side reveals close-up intricate decorative details including gears, laurel wreaths, and the date 1923

I have talked before about my love of podcasts and the app I use to listen to them. I highly suggest you listen to podcasts and use Overcast to listen to them.

One of the podcasts you should subscribe to is 99% Invisible. A new episode of 99PI is one of my favorite events of the week! The production quality sets the bar by which I judge all other podcasts (most are found wanting), and the stories they tell are compelling. Every episode is a no regret, automatic listen. You can listen to one of my favorite recent episodes below:

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Person wearing wireless earbuds while organizing pantry shelves with glass storage containers, illustrating productive multitasking with podcast listening

I am a huge fan of podcasts. I listen to them all the time, in the car (unless my son objects), doing chores around the house or classroom, and any other time I can.

I used the built-in iOS podcast app for a while, but it was not amazing by any means. I found Overcast, and I never looked back!

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