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Bonjour!

This week we’re getting to peek into the podcast app and listening life of Jenny Jenkins, a traveling veterinarian and friend from my childhood. (She was actually the cool, older sister of my best friend Patty, but luckily Jenny and I have become close, too.)

App I use: 90% Apple / 10% Spotify - no rhyme or reason, pure convenience and click bait.

Listening time per week: Around 10 hours

When I listen: I listen during my commute which can vary from 5 minutes to 40 minutes. I've noticed a twinge of excitement about a longer commute where I know I"ll be able to listen to a full show and really become absorbed. After listening to a recommendation from a friend last week, I arrived at work with puffy eyes, your classic morning commute cry to make the miles fly by. I confirmed, it had made my friend cry too.

I listen when running or biking, and would like to second Aude White, it can be done safely. There is that saying "if you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far, go togeth…