Who doesn’t love a good podcast? They’re a great way to stay updated, learn something new, or just keep your mind occupied. With the seemingly infinite amount of podcasts available right now, it may be difficult to choose what to listen to, which is why we’re here to help. We’ve rounded out some of our personal faves that we recommend you check out. No matter what genre you’re interested in, we’ve got you covered!
Everything is Alive Everything is Alive is a podcast consisting of unscripted interviews. The catch? The interviewees are all inanimate objects. From a pillow to a pregnancy test to a tattoo, these items take turns telling their life stories, bringing you a whole new perspective of everything around you. It’s as funny as it is weird, but at the same time, prepared to be moved as you reflect on yourself and your own emotions.
Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People
Witness the drama unfold as each caller gets one hour to tell their story. No matter who the caller is or what their story is, one thing we can be sure of is that anything can happen. Our own lives may be boring now, but you’ll laugh, cry, be shocked, and most importantly, constantly be entertained as you listen to Beautiful Anonymous.
Small Town Murder As the name suggests, Small Town Murder investigates small towns and various tragedies that befall them. Each episode averages around 150 minutes, so you can truly immerse yourself in each and every single one of these stories. The horror of the crimes is balanced out by the hosts’ amazing comedic timing and in-depth research, making this one of the most entertaining true crime podcasts.
Stuff You Should Know
With over 1,400 episodes, Stuff You Should Know covers practically every single topic you can think of. You’ll be able to get answers to questions you’ve always had in the back of your mind, such as why orange juice tastes so bad after you brush your teeth or why yawning is contagious, and impress everyone with your knowledge on Murphy’s Law or the inner workings of the Electoral College.
The Lazy Genius
In our busy busy lives, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when it comes to navigating school, work, and relationships. Luckily, The Lazy Genius has plenty of tips and tricks on topics such as organization, politics, and faith, and could be just the pep talk you need to start getting your life together.
You’re Wrong About
Diving into the past, You’re Wrong About revisits historical moments such as OJ Simpson’s trial, Princess Diana’s time in the Royal Family, and the Stanford Prison Experiment to show the power of the media and public imagination. What you’ll learn will change your mind about these public figures and media sensations that you thought you knew.
Script Apart
For all you film buffs out there, Script Apart invites screenwriters to discuss the evolution of their screenplays before arriving at the final product that made it to the big screen, giving its audience a behind-the-scenes view of movies such as Die Hard, 10 Things I Hate About You, and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Switched on Pop
On the other hand, if you’re more into music than film, then Switched on Pop is the perfect podcast for you. This podcast dissects the making and meaning of music from all genres and all decades. No matter if you’re a fan of Queen, The Weeknd, or Keith Urban, you’ll definitely find an episode to suit your taste.
Philosophy Bites
Get ready to be lost in deep thought as you listen to modern day philosophers discuss and debate about values that shape humanity and the world around us. Each episode is less than half an hour long, but trust us, you’ll be thinking about these notions of morality, compassion, and ethics long after the episode’s end.
Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear
This podcast gives you the chance to learn from 100 of the most inspiring women in the world, whether you’ve heard of them or not. You’ll get a look inside their perceptions of the world as they changed the course of history, and is a powerful reminder of the impact we can have on the world as well.
Here's a Spotify playlist of all the podcasts mentioned in this article. Feel free to check it out!
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