Episode 698 What Podcasts I Listen To With Rob Cairns
Show Highlights
Rob Cairns steps away from WordPress security discussions to share a personal list of the podcasts currently in his regular listening rotation. While he spends his days immersed in web tech and marketing, his personal playlist leans into tech news, hockey, business storytelling, and media insights.
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Show Notes
Featured Podcasts (In Alphabetical Order)
- Android Faithful (DTNS Network) – Kept from the days of the old All About Android on TWiT, this show keeps Rob up-to-date on everything in the Android ecosystem.
- Daily Tech News Show (DTNS) – Hosted by Tom Merritt and crew, this serves as Rob’s core daily briefing for broader technology headlines.
- 100% Hockey – Hosted by John Shannon and David Morassutti, offering behind-the-scenes interviews for die-hard hockey fans.
- Business Wars (Wondery) – Rob’s #1 all-time favorite podcast. A deep dive into corporate rivalries, strategy, and business history.
- Podnews Daily – A quick, punchy 5-to-10-minute daily recap covering industry updates and trends across the podcasting world.
- The Richard Deitsch Podcast – Thoughtful analysis focusing on sports journalism, broadcasting rights, and the business behind sports media.
- Bonus: The Jann Arden Podcast – A regular listen featuring Canadian singer-songwriter Jann Arden, providing fun, lighthearted discussions twice a week.
Key Takeaways
- Diversifying Content Diet: Even if you work primarily within a single niche like WordPress, listening outside your direct domain broadens perspective and prevents burnout.
- Curating Queue Overload: Rather than hoarding 20–25 shows, keeping a focused lineup—balanced alongside audiobooks—helps make listening time genuinely enjoyable and sustainable.
PocketCasts
Radio Public
Spotify
Stitcher
Apple Podcasts
Amazon Music
