On-ear headphones from Jabra that are nimble and easy to use. These could work equally well for music and podcasts.
From Senetic
Jabra EVOLVE 20 UC Mono USB Headband Special Edition Noise cancelling, USB connector, with mute-button and volume control on the cord, with leatherette ear cushion, Microsoft optimized
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