I'm a huge fan of the 3M Peltor EARbud Noise Isolating Headphones. Hearing loss is cumulative - you lose a little bit of hearing every time you expose your ears to loud noises - so it’s important to take steps to preserve your hearing. These keep the bad noises out while letting you listen to podcasts, audiobooks, and Jimmy Buffett albums (you can listen to other music, too, but why?). Protect your ears and give a little gift to your brain at the same time.