Whether you need motivation, inspiration, laughter, personal growth or just to learn something new, the perfect podcast is out there. No matter if you’re on the go, at work or at home, plug in to one of these podcasts to refresh, rejuvenate and have fun.
Inspirational
RISE: Rachel Hollis, a New York Times best-selling author, provides inspiration and practical tools to grow your life and business. Her RISE podcast is a series of motivating conversations with other business and personal development leaders. Learn how to change your life, turn your idea into a business, stop procrastinating, and more. Feel enriched after spending time with Rachel and her guests. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rise-podcast/id1245763628
Good Life Project: Be inspired to create your best life. Tune in and listen to some of the most accomplished leaders, creators and teachers. Learn from the wisdom they share each week with conversations and questions about ideas and insights from figures such as Sir Ken Robinson, Elizabeth Gilbert and others who have taken the world by storm. Revive your own story, your sense of purpose and all of life’s possibilities. goodlifeproject.com/podcast/
Safe for Work: Finding happiness and balance in the workplace can be challenging. Hosts Liz Dolan and Rico Gigliano engage in conversations offering helpful and fun career advice with experts, business leaders and various callers. From dealing with annoying coworkers to discovering the difference between passion and purpose, it’s easy to relate to in today’s working world. wondery.com/shows/safe-for-work/
Comedy
Adulting: Is tired the new normal? How do I get out of work Monday? Join hosts Michelle Buteau and Jordan Carlos on a hilarious journey into adulting as they talk with comedians and other hilarious, creative adults about the quirky yet real questions we all ponder in our adult lives. Home to podcasts such as Radiolab and Death, Sex & Money, Adulting is produced by WNYC Studios. npr.org/podcasts/725509261/adulting
The Dollop: Comedy and history buffs alike are captivated by the stories told by hosts and comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds. Episodes feature events and people from American history that were selected for discussion because of their humor or peculiarity. Get ready for fun and laughter while examining the life of Ronald Reagan or learning about the first West Coast nudist camp. allthingscomedy.com/podcast/the-dollop
10 Things That Scare Me: Everyone can relate to a story in this podcast about fears both big and small. Listen to callers discuss common and uncommon phobias such as the fear of water bugs, your home catching on fire, rejection, the dark woods at night, or marionette puppets. Relate and share in your fears, knowing you’re not alone. Allow yourself to laugh in the face of it all. wnycstudios.com/podcasts/10-things-scare-me
Judge John Hodgman: When bickering happens between friends and loved ones and you’re trying to figure out who’s right and who’s wrong, give a call to comedian Judge John Hodgman. He takes his funnyman role as judge seriously and offers his unbiased take on real-life disputes and pettiness. Observe how he handles these different and often difficult situations in a humorous but insightful way. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/judge-john-hodgman/id337713843
The Mortified Podcast: Remember those uncomfortable and often embarrassing moments of your adolescent years? Step back in time and relive those awkward teen moments while you laugh along with guests of this podcast who are brave enough to spill all in front of total strangers. From being a band geek to having imaginary friends — maybe those years weren’t really as bad as we thought. stitcher.com/podcast/prx/get-mortified
True Crime
In the Dark: Follow journalist Madeleine Baran as she goes on an investigative, true crime journey. Season one talks about the kidnapping of Jacob Wetterling that held no answers for 27 years. This long span heightened questions about how law enforcement handled the situation. Season two focuses on the case of Curtis Flowers, tried six times for the same crime, even after winning one appeal after another. Why is he on death row? apmreports.org/in-the-dark
TwistedPhilly Podcast: Hear haunting stories of the truths behind legends, paranormal activity, true crime and other fun and creepy tales of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. Host and Philadelphia native Deana Marie will have you captivated, on the edge of your seat, and ready for more twisted tales. twistedphilly.com
Cultural
Decoder Ring: Ever wonder why ice cream trucks are such a booming business or why The Simpsons caused such controversy? Join host Willa Paskin as she takes listeners on a trip through these cultural mysteries, speaks with historians and experts to get to the bottom of these unanswered questions, and figures out what it all means and why it matters to us. slate.com/podcasts/decoder-ring
Call Your Girlfriend: It's a podcast for besties who love chatting for hours, for those living close or who share a long-distance friendship. Join best friend hosts Anna Friedman and Aminatou Sow in their phone conversations about any and all topics. Laugh alongside them as they discuss things in the news that irritate them or what they think about various current events. You will feel right at home with these ladies. callyourgirlfriend.com
Radio Cherry Bombe: Kerry Diamond, co-founder of indie magazine Cherry Bombe, interviews some of the most amazing and creative women chefs, bakers, cookbook writers and more who are taking the food culture by storm. Listen to stories and be inspired by how they transformed their lives and talents into the awesome food artists they are today. podcasts.apple.com/us/radio-cherry-bombe/id876424161
Stuff You Should Know: An in-depth look into subjects you’ve heard of but probably know little about. If you ever wondered how fish n’ chips got together or what the chaos theory is all about, join hosts Josh and Chuck as they delve into such topics in a practical, fun way. Share your newfound knowledge with your friends! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuff-you-should-know/id278981407
On Second Thought: The Trevor Noah Podcast: Join host Trevor Noah and his guests as they embrace and celebrate contradiction and other viewpoints in areas such as race, culture, art and more. Listen in as they expand on well-known quotes and turn them into everyday conversational topics to explore. luminarypodcasts.com
Relationships
Where Should We Begin?: Join couples' therapist Esther Perel as she speaks with couples about their relationship stories and struggles. Topics such as infidelity, shame, loneliness, children and much more are discussed in open, transparent, anonymous conversations. Feel encouraged in your own relationships as you listen in and find yourself relating on some level. stitcher.com/podcast/audible/where-should-we-begin-with-esther-perel
Local
The Growth Now Movement with Justin Schenck: Entrepreneur and public speaker Justin Schenck hosts this podcast about following your dreams, stepping out of your comfort zone and using adversity to open doors of opportunity. Justin talks to other entrepreneurs to learn and teach us how they pushed themselves to get to where they are today. Let their stories inspire you to take life by the reins and climb the ladder of success. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-now-movement-with-justin-schenck/id1086471656
It’s Personal with Toni Reece: Join host Toni Reece as she gives people in our community a voice. Hear personal stories of your friends, neighbors and community members who are doing incredible things or simply want to share topics that are meaningful to them. Be encouraged by these personal stories and remember — when a person is able to use the power of their voice and be heard, things begin to move within them. thepeoplechronicles.com/people-chronicles-original-series/personal-toni-reece
