10 Podcasts for over-50s

We all love a bit of talkback radio, and now you have literally thousands of “channels” to choose from. Podcasts are like radio shows you access via the internet. You can find a multitude of them wherever you listen to your music (like on Spotify, Amazon Music or IHEARTRadio,) on podcast specific platforms (like Apple Podcasts,) or directly from the websites. You’ll usually find a Podcast with a host or subject matter that grabs you, then listen to everything you can get your hands on – binge it!

Podcasts came to prominence largely through true crime, history and investigative shows, but now cover a wide range of subjects. Anything that piques your interest can be found in a podcast, you just have to know where to look.

Here are our top picks for over-50s listeners, to get you started!

1. Dr Karl

For some homegrown facts and all things science, Dr Karl has a series of podcasts you can access via the ABC. His famous “Great Moments in Science” series is a great listen as well as the science mornings he does on youth radio network Triple J.

2. True Stories

This SBS series does what it says on the tin. This podcast looks at real-life Australian murder mysteries and unsolved crimes told by award-winning Australian investigative journalist and writer Mark Whittaker. There are also mini seasons about everyday stories from around Australia. Listen here .

3. Revisionist History

Fascinating and informative series by acclaimed journalist and author Malcolm Gladwell. Malcolm talks to experts and eyewitnesses, and thoroughly researches infamous and often misunderstood events. Highly recommended!! Listen here

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4. Freakonomics Radio

Based on the best-selling book by author Steven Dubner, this podcast version of his writings is one of the most listened to podcasts by American seniors for its fun mix of economics and interesting facts. Listen here .

5. Ironing out the Wrinkles

A new podcast to help people over 50 embrace the next stage of their lives. Hosts Ros and Cate speak to experts on topics from Elderly Homelessness to Dermal Fillers, Philosophers to Golden Age models. Ironing out the Wrinkles is smashing stereotypes and revolutionising the way we look at aging.

6. Stuff you should know

Delves into some deep topics but doesn’t shy away from the shallow ones, either. Full of trivia and science, history and contemporary discoveries.

7. Gardening Australia

Whether you’re a novice or an expert – there’s something new for you to learn from Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis and guests talk you through everything you want to know about gardening. PLUS all episodes are available on the website, so you can scour through the topics to find what you need.

8. Casefile

A true crime podcast that deep dives into the scariest and most fascinating crimes. If you can’t get enough of investigative journalism and real-world stories – and have a strong constitution – this podcast is for you!