Podcasts are an increasingly popular form of entertainment and a great source of information on all kinds of topics. In this lecture, you’ll learn more about these audio programs available on the internet: why people listen to them, where you can find them, and what the most popular ones are.
Questions about this program? Need help joining us online? Call the toll-free Senior Planet Hotline at 888-713-3495.
Interested in personalized content? Sign up for free
Create an account and join our vibrant community to get reminders on classes and unlock a more personalized experience.
With a background in communications, Johnny worked in television production and print journalism fields until he made “the best career change” to become a Technology Trainer for Senior Planet in 2019. A retired musician of 30+ years, Johnny is also passionate about music and feels that drumming has kept him young at heart and healthy all around. Johnny combines his passions for technology education and music at Senior Planet. You can find him teaching Drum Circle and many technology lectures and demos online!
Other available times
Curious about AI? Come learn the basics, including how it works and considerations to keep in mind.
Digital storytelling is the modern day scrapbook. Give your inner story-teller a boost with these digital tools!
This session will be recorded
Can you photoshop that? Come learn the possibilities with photo editing tools!
Game on! Come discover the world of gaming and start playing!
Hear from a Senior Planet participant about how technology is playing a beneficial role in their life!
Do you knit? Embroider? Draw? Whatever craft you enjoy in your free time, let’s create together!
別再畫火柴人了，快用 AI 影像創作器，把您的想像化作現實圖片！
Looking for a new creative outlet? Learn about popular, free platforms to design cards, flyers, and more online.
Join us for a casual discussion group for beginner Spanish speakers.
Join Senior Planet and singer/songwriter Maggie Rothwell to discuss the art of songwriting.
This session will be recorded
Come learn about QR codes and more!
Join this session to learn how required minimum distributions may affect your taxes, Medicare costs, and overall retirement finances.
Learning has never been so easy! We’ll teach you about apps you can use to teach yourself.
Join this virtual drum circle therapy session and find temporary relief from stress, anxiety, depression and pain.
Where can you find cute pets, news, how-to videos, and more? YouTube, of course! Join us for an intro to YouTube.
After years of cooking at home, Yukie Pittman turned her passion for Filipino lumpia into a business with the AI skills she learned at Senior Planet.
The Man Cave addresses the tricky issue of time management to meet important goals. Are there enough hours in the day for you?
Anita Piotrowski tucked her art into the margins of a busy life, but now makes up for lost time with her quilts, built from sketches, family photos, and fabrics that “speak” to her.
Viva Verdi! celebrates the enduring power of music and resilience at Milan’s Casa Verdi, a retirement home founded by Giuseppe Verdi for elderly musicians.
Mientras más aprenden los investigadores sobre la salud cerebral, más la ciencia revela que usted puede tener un rol activo en mantener su cerebro saludable.
The more researchers dig into brain health, the more the science reveals you can take an active part in keeping your brain healthy.
The Lunar New Year – also called the Spring Festival – is the most widely celebrated holiday in China and the perfect time to feature Senior Planet’s Mandarin offerings.
Bruce Dunn, 83, of the Blue Smoke Band, is on a mission to record older adults’ original music with his “Heart to Harmony” project.
Aunque no es un documento legal, una carta de legado es una forma afectuosa de transmitir la sabiduría y los valores de tu vida a tus seres queridos… y una excelente manera de comenzar el año 2026.
Although not a legal document, a legacy letter is a caring way to pass along your life’s wisdom and values to your loved ones…and a great way to start 2026.
A crochet and fiber arts discussion group in Upstate New York becomes a tight-knit community of fun, learning and support.
Senior Planet offers many programs for music lovers – to celebrate the songs they love and to share their own creations.
Productivity – the ability to get things done, and the subsequent feeling of accomplishment and advancement – is directly linked to happiness.
Songs like “Misty,” “Spirit in the Sky” and “Me and You and a Dog Named Boo” unlock special moments in readers’ lives. What are your musical Wayback Machines?
Margaret Murphy-Webb, 69, Chicago’s former “jazz cop”, brings free music to underserved communities through her South Side Jazz Coalition.
Stay informed about the latest Senior Planet programs, benefits, events and more.
We're a distinctive, diverse collection of people aged 60 and older who are busy changing the way we age by embracing opportunities to reshape our lives, connect with and help one another, and change the world for the better —all while learning, growing, and having fun!
© 2026 Senior Planet. All rights reserved.