Who actually listens to podcasts without doing something else simultaneously? Weâre all either driving, cooking, doing some other chores around the house or if youâre really good, then maybe working.
Podcasts have become a staple in many people’s routines. In fact, over 155 million people listen to a podcast every week. Itâs not hard to know why, since thereâs a podcast for almost every topic and every mood available these days. For example, if youâre looking for something to de-stress, check out Levar Burton Reads. If youâre looking for something motivational on the opposite end of the spectrum, then The Mindset Mentor podcast by Rob Dial will have you leaping out your bed ready to start a new life journey.
However, weâre not here for relaxing or motivational, instead, we want to look at the top must listen remote work podcasts out there. Unsurprisingly, there are plenty of podcasts about remote work, leading remote teams and finding remote jobs. Weâve collected some of the most relevant and insightful ones for you here.
Teammate/ Apart
âDesigned to teach those who work remotely and those who hire them how to work better together, the Teammate Apart Podcast features one-on-one interviews with the most influential people in remote work.â
Teammate Apart aired its first season in March 2020, just in time for the COVID lockdown around the world. Featuring remote work consultants, educators and founders, the podcast is full of insights and golden nuggets of remote work information. So if youâre a remote worker or a remote recruiter, looking at both sides of the process proves vital when learning how to land that dream job or find that perfect candidate.
Our top episode: aceworkâs very own founder Angelina Ebeling in S1, Ep 6!
Running Remote Podcast
Potentially one of the most popular remote work podcasts out there thanks to their remote work conference, this podcast brings a range of insight about building and scaling effective remote teams. Listeners get access to the newest and most innovative strategies when it comes to managing teams from around the globe. If you ever wondered why a company would hire a comedian to write their blog content or maybe you wanted a discount code for their conference then the podcast is the place to be.
Our top episode: Sahin Boydas, Founder of RemoteTeam and his unique perspective when it comes to remote work.
Distributed, with Matt Mullenweg
With the huge surge of remote work this year, itâs no surprise that understanding all the different aspects when it comes to this new way of working can be challenging. Matt Mullenweg is the co-founder and CEO of Automattic, the makers of WordPress, WooCommerce, and Tumblr, among others. Automattic is an exclusively remote company, and Matt has tons of experience managing and scaling a globally distributed company.
Our top episode: Episode 21 with Morra Aarons-Mele on introversion and anxiety in remote work, raises the question; is remote work a breakthrough for introverts?
21st Century Work Life podcast
Hosted by coach and remote work pro Pilar Orti – a familiar face featured as a guest on Teammate/ Apart podcast as well. She is the director of Virtual Not Distant, a consulting company for remote teams and companies. Starting in 2014, this is one of, if not THE longest-running remote work podcast out there. She explores questions like who manages happiness in remote workers to the evolving nature of employment in remote work.
Our top episode: Leadership fostering connection in remote teams, a huge topic recently with all companies going remote at some point this year.
Remote Work by digital kompakt
This one is for all the German speakers out there. Aceworkâs founder Angelina Ebeling hosts this podcast under the tagline âremote work is dead, long live remote workâ. First episodes air in the Fall of 2020, after the global âwork-from-home experimentâ. Angelina interviews experts, and shares her own advice on implementing sustainable remote working in companies of different shapes and sizes. Make sure to subscribe so you donât miss new episodes, which air every two weeks.
Reimagine Work Podcast
âThe future of work is forcing us to reimagine the way we live, work and think about successâ
The future of work is sure to be remote as we say, and host Paul Millerd questions what that future may look like. Including conversations with philosophers, solopreneurs and thought leaders, the podcast aims to bring together curious rebels around the world. Episodes air every Wednesday and go beyond what the future of work may look like. This podcast brings forward new thought-provoking ideas, like the 4-day work week or learning to quit.
With so much podcast content to choose from, relevant insight can still sometimes be hard to come by. That’s why these are our must listen remote work podcasts for companies and remote workers alike. Are you missing your favorite podcast on our list? Start a conversation with us on Instagram, Facebook, or Linkedin or reach out to hello@acework.io to let us know!
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