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Podcasts I Keep Coming Back To
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items These are the podcasts I never get tired of. They’re the ones I turn to for news, good stories, and a little inspiration.
Sections
4
News and Current Events
Storytelling & Investigative
Culture & Conversations
Curiosity & Learning
News and Current Events
Quick, reliable updates that keep me grounded in what’s happening around the world.
Why I Listen: It helps me understand the day’s big stories with more depth than a headline — a quick way to feel informed without being overwhelmed.
Consider This from NPR
Why I Listen: When I’m pressed for time, this gives me just the facts, fast.
NPR News Now
Why I Listen: It’s how I like to start my day — a clear, concise picture of what’s happening before diving into work.
Up First from NPR
Storytelling & Investigative
Deep dives into true crime, history, and big cultural moments — the kinds of stories that stick with me long after the episode ends.
Why I Listen: The stories are surprising and often thought-provoking — it’s not sensationalized, just really well told.
Criminal
Why I Listen: It feels like peeling back layers of history and suddenly seeing how the past connects to today.
Slow Burn - Podcast
Why I Listen: Each season explores one year in American history through the stories that shaped it. It reminds me how much a single year can hold — and how history is made up of moments that feel both small and seismic.
One Year - Podcast
Why I Listen: The rise and fall of businesses, from huge brands to strange ventures. It’s fascinating to see how things unraveled — entertaining and a little educational, too.
Spectacular Failures
Culture & Conversations
Smart, entertaining takes on design, movies, daily life, and conversations that make me think (and sometimes just laugh).
Why I Listen: A podcast about design, architecture, and the hidden details that shape our world. It makes me notice the everyday things I’d normally overlook — and I love that spark of curiosity.
99% Invisible
Why I Listen: A podcast on how we spend our time, blending productivity, culture, and personal reflection. It gets me thinking about how I structure my own days and what really matters in the long run.
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Why I Listen: A lighter, conversational podcast hosted by moms covering everything from daily life to trends. It feels like chatting with friends — relatable, funny, and a good balance to the heavier shows in my rotation.
The Carpool with Kelly and Lizz - Podcast
Why I Listen: A podcast where movies worth watching again (and again) get broken down with humor and nostalgia. It’s comfort listening — a mix of pop culture, fun debates, and reminders of why I loved these movies in the first place.
The Rewatchables
The storytelling is unmatched — it pulls me in, makes me care, and often leaves me seeing the world a little differently.
This American Life
Curiosity & Learning
Podcasts that feed my curiosity and teach me something new — from overlooked history to how the world around us works.
Why I Listen: Josh and Chuck break down how everything works, from everyday objects to quirky phenomena. Always walk away with a fun fact or new perspective.
Stuff You Should Know
Why I Listen: Makes history feel alive — the stories I never got in textbooks.
Stuff You Missed in History Class