Category: Podcasts

Whether it’s work, caring, emotional overload, or just trying to keep up with the pace of life, sometimes we all hit a wall. Luckily, there […]

In June 2025, Marc Maron announced that he would be ending his beloved interview podcast WTF With Marc Maron after 16 years and 1,600 episodes. […]

I’ve been chock-full of podcast recommendations all year long (which is perhaps unsurprising, given that writing a podcast recommendation newsletter is part of my job). […]

Jonathan Goldstein’s Heavyweight , where he helps people confront things from their past, is one of the most beloved podcasts of all time. In 2023, […]

If you feel like the world is getting crazier and crazier right now, you’re not alone. Luckily, there’s a podcast that will poke holes in […]

As if this concept wasn’t already hard enough to understand, Trump’s tariffs have made the economy even more difficult to understand, and there’s no sign […]

From notorious tyrants to modern media monsters, these podcasts explore some of the most confusing, menacing, and sometimes misunderstood figures in history. Whether you’re into […]

True crime podcasts have been part of the zeitgeist for quite some time now, but those that focus on scams seem to get less attention […]

There are many reasons to be worried and depressed about the world in 2025. And while parasocial relationships with your podcast friends are not a […]

The New Year is a good time to get in shape: your finances, your body, your mind. But while everyone else is running around with […]

January is a great time to rethink your budget, invest in an HSA, or even try to overcome the fear you feel every time you […]

Coming up with a list of the best comedy podcasts is difficult—comedy is subjective, and I’m hardly a comedian myself. However, I am a seasoned […]

I hear about the same interview podcasts over and over again. You know the ones I mean – the ones who are currently at the […]

True crime is consistently the most popular podcast genre, so narrowing it down to a list of the best is very difficult. Some shows are […]

According to my favorite podcast app , Pocket Casts, I listened to 74 days, 19 hours, and 36 minutes of podcasts in 2024. (If that […]

There are funny food podcasts, chatty food podcasts, and then there are food podcasts that offer the techniques you need to actually improve your skills. […]

Great podcasts are all about great chemistry between the hosts, and who has better chemistry than people who grew up together and know each other […]

Horror fans, October is your time to shine. This is the month for planning a Halloween costume, scaring the neighbors with disturbing decorations, and starting […]

While queer culture podcasts are welcome year-round, I’m using Pride Month as a great excuse to shout out 12 incredible podcasts that are also made […]

We’re almost halfway to 2024, which means it’s a great time to take inventory of the can’t-miss podcasts released so far. Here’s a list of […]

Have you already bought your mom (or friend’s mom) a gift for Mother’s Day? If you’re reading this and it’s too late to order flowers, […]

I love the phrase “wherever you get your podcasts.” I get a little excited every time I hear a podcast host say this to promote […]

For many of us, podcasts are a way to keep up with the news or be entertained while we work out, drive to work, or […]

Gone are the days when botany was a male-dominated field; Through inclusion in geek culture, women and gender non-conforming people have made room for diverse […]

Looking for a podcast you can listen to with your pets? Don’t worry, they don’t care what you listen to. But this list of shows […]

There are only a few months left until 2024, and things are going… poorly. Horrific wars, massive civilian casualties, the ever-growing specter of climate change, […]

Google is doing what Google does: shutting down the service. This time it’s Google Podcasts, an app the tech giant launched just six years ago […]

You can get 12 discounted minutes for $49.99 right now (reg. $362.97). 12min is an app that turns non-fiction books into 12-minute microreads and short […]

While there are countless fantastic podcasts from Black creators that you can listen to throughout the year, Black History Month can provide a time to […]

What are you watching tonight? With so many options to choose from, such a simple question can quickly seem overwhelming. So why not let the […]

It’s that time of year again: It’s time to start getting bombarded with messages about bikini bodies, fad diets, and jeans that haven’t fit you […]

I’ve written about the best new podcasts of 2023 before , and often these shows had particularly great episodes that stood out from the rest. […]

True crime is the most popular podcast genre, so coming up with the best of the year is a huge task. Here’s a list of […]

It’s been a tumultuous year for podcasts. In 2023, we saw some of our favorite shows canceled by their networks. (We still have hope that […]

If, while browsing Netflix’s latest offerings on yet another countless nights out, you felt like you’d already seen every decent movie in existence, well, you’d […]

You’ve heard of watching terrible Hallmark Channel holiday movies in December, but what about watching a podcast about terrible Hallmark Channel holiday movies? There’s a […]

Thanksgiving isn’t all turkey and mashed potatoes. But if you’re having trouble focusing on what to be grateful for during a busy year, one of […]