Podcasts
Listen to a podcast for information, support and entertainment
Podcasts are audio programmes you can listen to on a smart speaker, smartphone, tablet or computer. Many people enjoy them as a way to learn, feel connected, or be entertained, and they can be especially accessible if reading is tiring or difficult.
There are thousands of podcasts available, covering everything from everyday life and technology to creativity, work and personal stories. If you’re new to podcasts, it can feel hard to know where to start, so this page shares a few examples that some blind and partially sighted people have found interesting or useful.
You can usually listen to podcasts through apps such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or Audible, depending on what device you use.
Podcast suggestions
- Macular Degenerate – Newly diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, Chris Baxter investigates the reality of living with the condition and looks to the future!
- Double Tqp – the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you.
- RNIB Tech Talk – a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology.
While some podcasts focus specifically on sight loss or accessibility, many people enjoy podcasts on a wide range of topics. These include news and current affairs, true crime, health and wellbeing, productivity, history, sport and comedy, the options are endless!
Some podcasts run for a series or season and may not release new episodes regularly, but past episodes usually remain available and can still be enjoyed at any time.
Getting started
If you’d like help finding or listening to podcasts on your phone, tablet or smart speaker, our Digital Skills Advisors can talk through options and help you get started at your own pace.