Free resource
Learn Chinese Through Podcast (YouTube)
Unrated听力 Listening
My notes
Podcast-format learning content on YouTube. Good for passive listening habits and picking up conversational patterns.
The podcast format suits building listening habits because it's easy to integrate into existing routines — commutes, cooking, exercise — without requiring the same attention level as reading. I'd use these while doing low-concentration tasks and find that certain phrases kept surfacing in my active vocabulary without explicit study. The format is consistent enough that you don't need to evaluate each episode; you can just press play and accumulate hours.