Three Podcasts Friday - Three Branded Podcasts You Should Be Paying Attention To (8/09)

Education! Education! Education! How else can podcasts perfectly complement those studying in university as well as professionals wanting to keep the pulse on the latest trends from well-respected learning institutions? What a great way to offer some key insights into esteemed universities that have been long considered unattainable to the majority of the population! We're highlighting University of Oxford, Yale, and University of Texas at Austin.

University of Oxford - The Future of Business podcast is one of many produced by the University of Oxford. Run by MBA students, listeners get an insight into those who are anticipating next generation business problems and explore the opportunities they present. The topics vary widely across all spectrums, industries and markets with some interesting insight and conversation. This is a great podcast to ponder some challenging business issues from potential future leaders.

Yale University - The Yale University Press Podcast continues the mission for the Yale University Press through the podcast medium. Topics vary widely with in depth discussions including politics, history, science, art, and more for those who are "intellectually curious." This is a thought provoking podcast series and may require casual or multi-tasking listeners to rewind to catch full points.

University of Texas, Austin - 15 Minute History is a bit of a misnomer, as the podcasts are not 15 minutes long. That being said, this production by both faculty and graduate students, offers casual history buffs, academics and students an opportunity to learn more about World and US History. UTA offers supplemental references and reading material to the podcasts for those interested in researching additionally on their own. Their website makes it easy to navigate by geography and time, which makes it attractive for those who have specific interests.