In a digital world of disposable tweets and of texts filled with emojis, the podcast is a novel idea.

Most podcasts are long-form discussions between two or more people that can last for hours — without the interruption of phones and other technology.

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At a time that our culture seems more shallow than ever, the podcast is an argument for the intimacy of two people simply sitting around, talking and being creative — without getting caught up in the constantly evolving social media interactions around them.

(To understand where podcasts came from and why they’re so hot in 2017, click here for a history from LifeZette.)

Here’s a look at four great podcasts you should be listening to if you are not already. (go to page 2 to continue reading)[lz_pagination]