--- title: "Summer Listening: Podcast Recommendations for Curious Insights Pros" description: Check out what the SightX team is listening to this summer. Our list has a little something for everyone, from consumer insights and professional development to ghost stories and beyond. image: https://editor-blog.sightx.io/hubfs/BLOG-%20Podcast%20Recommendations%20for%20Curious%20Insights%20Pros.png --- [![sightX](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/hubfs/raw_assets/public/SightX_June2020/images/sightX-logo2.svg "sightX")](https://sightx.io/) ![sightX](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/hubfs/raw_assets/public/SightX_June2020/images/message2.svg "sightX") - [Why SightX?](https://sightx.io/about/) - [Features](https://sightx.io/capabilities/) - [Pricing](https://sightx.io/pricing/) - [Blog](https://blog.sightx.io/) - [Log in](https://app.sightx.io/) - Get Started ![sightX](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/hubfs/raw_assets/public/SightX_June2020/images/burger2.svg "sightX") Share this story - - - [![](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/hs-fs/hubfs/BLOG-%20Podcast%20Recommendations%20for%20Curious%20Insights%20Pros.png?width=767&name=BLOG-%20Podcast%20Recommendations%20for%20Curious%20Insights%20Pros.png)](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/podcast-recommendations-for-curious-insights-pros) Research Resources # Summer Listening: Podcast Recommendations for Curious Insights Pros Savannah Trotter Jul 13 2022 Long days, warm nights, and making plans to use up all that PTO you’ve stored. It can only mean one thing; summer is here!And if you're anything like the SightX team, we have no doubt you'll need some podcasts to binge during that downtime. Whether you're looking to bolster your professional skills or just need something fun to listen to,  we've got you covered! Check out what our team is listening to this summer, you might find your next favorite podcast:   [![NPR's “Hidden Brain” Podcasts Now Provides Lesson Plans For Many Of Its Shows | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...](https://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/files/2019/05/hiddenbrain-1zdinmu-wchjhg.jpg)Hidden Brain](https://hiddenbrain.org/)  Listen on: [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750) & [Spotify ](https://open.spotify.com/show/20Gf4IAauFrfj7RBkjcWxh) Hidden Brain is a fascinating podcast that dives into the psychology behind our everyday lives, leaning heavily on social science and the study of human behavior.  But what exactly is the “hidden brain”? It’s a term that host (and EP) Shankar Vedantam created to describe the wide range of influences that manipulate our daily lives- all without our awareness. The podcast aims to draw a line between the mental activities we are aware of and those we are oblivious to, to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive our behavior, shape our choices, and affect our relationships.  Episode Suggestion: This is Your Brain on Ads (Listen on: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Er3t8oG6DCKKXS2Q6iCMu) , [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/show/hidden-brain/episode/radio-replay-this-is-your-brain-on-ads-54549415) & [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-your-brain-on-ads/id1028908750?i=1000524567834))  This episode is a MUST listen for not only marketing professionals, but anyone who engages with advertising….which is everyone.     [![WorkLife with Adam Grant: A TED original podcast | Podcasts | TED](https://pi.tedcdn.com/r/pb-assets.tedcdn.com/system/baubles/files/000/009/379/original/TED_WLS2_Logo_3000x3000_.png?1634320261?w=320)Work Life with Adam Grant](https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife) Listen on: [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worklife-with-adam-grant/id1346314086) &  [Spotify ](https://open.spotify.com/show/4eylg9GZJOVvUhTynt4jjA) If you haven't yet read or listened to any of Adam Grant’s work, you’re missing out.  In this podcast, our favorite organizational psychologist takes you inside the minds of the world’s most unusual thinkers to explore the science of (in their words) “making work not suck.” Adam and his guests cover everything from harnessing the power of frustration to learning how to love criticism.  Episode Suggestion: The Science of Productive Conflict (Listen on: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/4eylg9GZJOVvUhTynt4jjA) , [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1346314086?i=1000516894909)& [Google](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5mZWVkYnVybmVyLmNvbS9Xb3JrbGlmZVdpdGhBZGFtR3JhbnQ=/episode/cHJ4XzEzMV8xNjM2OTc0ZS1kZDU0LTRmMDUtOGNjYy1mMGE3ODk2MjYwMmU=))  Conflict at work is inevitable, but understanding how to make it productive is invaluable.  [![TED Radio Hour : NPR](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2020/03/09/trh_podcast-tile_sq-c05fb259465d433a5cf8a21248b8fa209a6b7690-s800-c85.png)TED Radio Hour](https://www.ted.com/podcasts/ted-radio-hour)  Listen on:  [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ted-radio-hour/id523121474) & [Spotify ](https://open.spotify.com/show/1vfOw64nKjQ8LzZDPCfRaO) Sure, you know TED Talks. But have you checked out their podcast? The TED Radio Hour investigates the biggest questions of our time with a little help from the world’s greatest minds- giving you the chance to learn more about the world, our communities, and (most importantly) ourselves.  If you’ve ever wondered where creativity comes from, what good leadership *really* looks like, or the purpose of humor- this podcast is definitely for you.      [![Conversations for Research Rockstars Podcast on Amazon Music](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/dmp-catalog-images-prod/images/d388727a-4807-4a67-b7f7-2fa154a7f556/d388727a-4807-4a67-b7f7-2fa154a7f556-503005098._SX576_SY576_BL0_QL100_FMpng__UXNaN_FMpng_QL85_.png)Conversations for Research Rockstars](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-for-research-rockstars/id1252409521) Listen on:  [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-for-research-rockstars/id1252409521)&  [Audible ](https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K58HK2R) For something highly focused on the consumer insights and market research space, podcast host Kathryn Korostoff has got you covered!  Conversations for Research Rockstars explores all things insights- from research methods and ways to optimize your analysis to career trends, and so (SO) much more.  [![BUILD with Blake Bartlett (podcast) - OpenView Venture Partners | Listen Notes](https://cdn-images-1.listennotes.com/podcasts/build-with-blake-bartlett-openview-venture-3qsGIr1Mm2p-JY8xHQcOL7o.1400x1400.jpg)BUILD with Blake Bartlett](https://podcast.openviewpartners.com/public/32/OV-%7C-BUILD-21cbd466) Listen on: [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-with-blake-bartlett/id1356321172) &  [Spotify ](https://open.spotify.com/show/0sNdBa0Na1r675cHzhQJPz) According to OpenView, it takes 3 ingredients to build a software startup in today’s market: people, product, and growth. But that’s much easier said than done. Host Blake Bartlett talks shop with the smartest folks in software to bring you insights on topics ranging from product development to talent development and everything in between.     [![Ologies Episodes — alie ward](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5998d8226f4ca3396027aae2/1541976647524-KXZNG5EOHLVF5NW0NF5J/Olgies+Artwork.jpg?format=1500w)Ologies](https://www.alieward.com/ologies) Listen on: [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ologies-with-alie-ward/id1278815517?mt=2) & [Spotify ](https://open.spotify.com/show/5nvRkVMH58SelKZYZFZx1S) If you’re looking for something a little different- Ologies might be right up your alley. Join host Ali Ward as she dives into conversations with “ologists”- aka people whose careers are based in research on a particular area of study.  Equal parts science and humor, every episode is likely to teach you something you never knew.  Episode Suggestion: Pedagogology (Science Communication) with Bill Nye (Listen on: [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pedagogology-science-communication-with-bill-nye/id1278815517?i=1000497126937)& [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Vun61rlVGkzm3WoIiyaSV))  Yes, you read that right- this episode features Bill freakin’ Nye as he discusses the art of science communication. If you’ve ever wondered how everyone’s favorite scientist got his start, or what the most important elements are of spreading knowledge- this one is for you.     [![Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked: Spooked Farewell Page | WNYC Studios | Podcasts](https://media.wnyc.org/i/1200/1200/l/80/2020/07/SpookedV.png)Snap Judgment: Spooked](https://snapjudgment.org/spooked/) Listen on: [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snap-judgment-presents-spooked/id1279361017) & [Spotify ](https://open.spotify.com/show/76571Rfl3m7PLJQZKQIGCT) And now for something that has nothing to do with your professional life whatsoever (unless you're a paranormal investigator in your spare time). Spooked features true-life supernatural stories, told first-hand by the people who experienced them. It challenges skeptics and dares listeners to confront the unknown.  So if you love a good ghost story and need a podcast to binge on your next flight or long drive, you won’t want to skip this!     ## More stories Research Resources ### [The Essentials of Social Listening: What It Is & Why It Matters](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/social-listening) [Read More  ](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/social-listening) Research Resources ### [10 Consumer Behavior Questions to Ask Your Target Market](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/consumer-behavior-questions-to-ask-your-target-market) [Read More  ](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/consumer-behavior-questions-to-ask-your-target-market) Consumer Psychology ### [Can You SHIFT Consumer Behavior?](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/shift-consumer-behavior) [Read More  ](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/shift-consumer-behavior) Research Resources ### [Beyond Buzzwords: What is Natural Language Processing?](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/beyond-buzzwords-what-is-natural-language-processing) [Read More  ](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/beyond-buzzwords-what-is-natural-language-processing) [Back to all posts](https://blog.sightx.io) Request a Demo ## Automating Curiosity Meet the next generation of consumer insights Request a Demo × ![sightX](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/hubfs/raw_assets/public/SightX_June2020/images/request.svg "sightX") ## Request a Demo ![sightX](https://editor-blog.sightx.io/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/SightX_June2020/images/company-logo@2x%20(1).png?width=200&name=company-logo@2x%20(1).png "sightX") Join our newsletter to stay up to date on features and releases - [Why SightX?](https://sightx.io/about/) - [Features](https://sightx.io/capabilities/) - [Blog](https://blog.sightx.io/) - Request a Demo - [Log in](https://app.sightx.io/login) © 2026 SightX All Rights Reserved [Privacy Policy & Terms of Service](https://sightx.io/privacy-and-terms/)