As traditional radio has slowly faded in its relevance, the world of podcasts has risen to take its place. The great thing about podcasts is that anyone can make one, about anything they wish. As a result, podcasts provide a platform for creative and insightful individuals to cover a vast range of subjects.

The team at BMP Wealth love listening to a podcast — whether it’s on the drive to work, while enjoying some time off, or during a productive workout — and have compiled a list of great podcast recommendations. Here are 10 that you may enjoy.

1. What if: Discussed

The What if: Discussed podcast covers a wide range of issues across science, astronomy, technology, and futurism, and poses fascinating “what if” questions.

Co-hosts Peter Schmiedchen and Richard Garner — alongside their expert guests — have covered subjects, such as:

• What if you never aged?
• What if we settled an exoplanet?
• What if you explored the deepest points of the Earth?

One particularly insightful guest is the physicist and author Dr Michio Kaku, who dives into topics covering man’s journey out into the universe. A wonderful, educational listen for any space lovers out there, who dream of exploring distant worlds.

Dr Kaku also has his own podcast — the Smart People Podcast — if you’d like to hear his thoughts on an ongoing basis.

2. A Bit of Optimism

The British-born American author and motivational speaker, Simon Sinek, has a podcast called A Bit of Optimism. It’s a great listen for anyone seeking a positive boost or a reminder to focus on the important things in life.

Simon’s weekly podcast aims to deflect from the negatives of life, especially during these troubling times, and promote positive thinking.

Each week he sits down with guests that have inspired him in some way to discuss love, leadership, mindfulness, and why it’s important to look out for life’s silver linings.

3. The Bulletproof Entrepreneur

The Bulletproof Entrepreneur is a podcast hosted by business coach Alan Smith. The podcast utilises Alan’s 20 years of experience working closely with business owners to provide expert tips on how to successfully plan for your eventual business exit.

As Alan puts it: “I’ve got news for you – whether you’ve planned it from day one or never given it much thought, one thing is certain; you are leaving your business one day.

“You’re going to walk out, get pushed out, be bought out. Or be carried out!”

Alan offers steps for entrepreneurs at various stages of their financial journey to best prepare for their exits, so they can do so on their own terms.

4. The High Performance Podcast

Co-hosted by Jake Humphrey and Damian Hughes, the High Performance Podcast interviews individuals at the very top of their respective fields — whether it’s sport, music, business, the arts, or entertainment.

Guests share their personal stories and expert insights into what behaviours and steps it takes to be the very best — and to maintain that level of performance.

This is a great listen for anyone looking to make headways in their professional or personal lives.

5. The Diary of a CEO

Steven Bartlett is the 30-year-old founder of the social media marketing agency Social Chain and a board member at the rapidly growing e-commerce firm, Huel.

Steven’s podcast, The Diary of a CEO, delves into the remarkable stories of people that have left a lasting effect on the world and how they went about achieving greatness.

Honest, raw, and insightful — this podcast is a useful listen for anyone seeking inspiration and motivation through learning about this astounding young man’s journey and those of his successful guests.

6. Simon Calder’s Independent Travel Podcast

Simon Calder is the Independent’s travel correspondent, often referred to as the UK’s leading travel journalist. Simon’s podcast covers news updates, discussions with industry experts, and important recommendations from the world of travel.

If you’re thinking about holiday plans, Simon’s podcast might be a good place to start with handy tips to help you avoid any potential travel mishaps.

7. Frontlines of Journalism

The BBC’s international editor, Jeremy Bowen, presents stories from the Frontlines of Journalism, in which brave reporters dive into regions rife with conflict and danger to bring important stories to light.

It has become an increasingly tricky area in recent years as today’s journalists are no longer seen as non-combatants in battles and have even become targets in war zones.

If you have an interest in current affairs and the complexities of global conflicts, Jeremy’s podcast could be a good choice for you.

8. The Rest is History

One for the history buffs, the Rest is History is co-hosted by historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. This podcast reflects on the past and attempts to use the learning to untangle present-day issues.

They review and question a vast range of topics, including:

• The nature of greatness
• Why does the West no longer have civil wars?
• Did Richard Nixon have more in common with Caligula or Claudius?

If you enjoy reading about historical battles or visiting timeworn ruins, this could be the right podcast for you.

9. The Paul and Howard Show

If you’re into your fitness regime and are keen to gain expert tips to help you with your exercise or strength training, The Paul and Howard Show could be a good place to start.

The podcast offers smart and candid insights from two leading orthopaedic surgeons with a history of treating athletes. Learn about breakthrough ideas in the world of health, fitness, and longevity from medical professionals and their expert guests.

10. The Financial Wellbeing Podcast

Author, Chris Budd, and financial planner, Tom Morris, started the Financial Wellbeing Podcast to provide a platform to share ideas about the steps it takes to gain financial peace of mind.

Hosted by actor and writer David Lloyd, the show features guests from a range of backgrounds, with the key focus of not only determining how much you’ll need to be financially okay, but what benefits that money can have for your emotional wellbeing.

If you are worried about your financial goals, and whether you’ll ever have enough, this podcast could help reduce your anxiety and encourage you to refocus on the important things in life.

Get in touch

We hope that you find somewhere among our carefully curated list of recommendations a podcast that appeals to you. If you have a show that you love to listen to that we haven’t mentioned, please do get in touch and share your suggestion with us.

Email us at info@bmpwealth.com or call +852 3975 2878.