by Jonathan van Bilsen
I have been writing this column for 13 years, which means I have written nearly 300 of them. I love the opportunity to express my views on almost any topic of my choosing, and I am grateful for the comments and accolades I have received over the years.
Two years ago, I began recording the column for a podcast, and I am happy to say, I have finally put every episode into audio format. The following is amazing, and it seems most people enjoy listening while driving. I already have more than a thousand followers.
Both this column, and the audio track to 75 episodes of my Jonathan van Bilsen television show, are available on a number of podcast channels, including Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, The Standard Newspaper Podcast and a number of others. Simply search for my name or the name of the podcast (You’ve Got to be Kidding) and bingo, it is like I am sitting in the backseat of your car, talking away (hmmm).
Episodes of this column come out every Thursday, at 10 a.m., and if you subscribe or follow, or whatever the terminology is, you can hear me every week. Wow!
I have also learned, I will soon be on Youtube Music and Amazon which means you can simply turn to your Google Home or Alexa device and say, ‘Hey Google/Alexa, play ‘You’ve Got to be Kidding,’ or play ‘The Jonathan van Bilsen Show.’
The powers that be, have even added all 65 episodes of my travel show to the podcast roster, and by searching for Jonathan van Bilsen’s photosNtravel, you will be able to drift into faraway places, all from the comfort of your car or living room.
I am blown away by the technology and how easy it is to make things happen. Most of the articles in the Standard Newspaper are also available on The Standard Podcast channel. This means you can hear local North Durham news on the fly.
I have been listening to numerous podcasts for a few years, usually while driving, and it is amazing how much I have learned, about a variety of topics, during a time when there is little else to do. I find it beats listening to the news over and over again.
Send me your feedback and let me know what your favourite podcasts are, and I will print a list for others to enjoy, in an upcoming column.
Jonathan van Bilsen is a television host, award-winning photographer, published author, columnist and keynote speaker. Watch his show, ‘The Jonathan van Bilsen Show,’ on RogersTV, the Standard Website and YouTube and follow his adventures at photosNtravel.com… OR… listen to the column on your favourite podcast channel.
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