100 Best Road Trip Podcasts
Road Trip Podcasts
Here are 100 Best Road Trip Podcasts worth listening to in 2023
1. How I Built This
Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world's best-known companies. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists and the movements they built.
Also in Inspirational Podcasts, Business Podcasts, Houston Business Podcasts
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Play⋅ 20.1K⋅ 122.1K ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 61 min Get Email Contact More
2. Ear Hustle
Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
Ear Hustle, from Radiotopia, brings you stories of life inside prison, shared and produced by those living it. The podcast is a partnership between Earlonne Woods and Antwan Williams, currently incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, and Nigel Poor, a Bay Area artist. The team works in San Quentin's media lab to produce stories that are sometimes difficult, often funny, and always honest, offering a nuanced view of people living within the American prison system.
Also in PRX Radio Station Podcasts
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Play⋅ 29K⋅ 27.5K ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 39 min ⋅ May 2017 Get Email Contact More
3. Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
I invite you to join me as I explore other people's stories. We will celebrate, above all, the challenges and setbacks that ultimately lead to growth and betterment. What qualifies me for such an endeavor? More than a decade of sobriety, a degree in Anthropology and four years of improv training. I will attempt to discover human 'truths' without any laboratory work, clinical trials or data collection. I will be, in the great tradition of 16th-century scientists, an Armchair Expert.
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Play⋅ 58.2K⋅ 77.3K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 60 min Get Email Contact More
4. SmartLess
Los Angeles, California, US
SmartLess with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared experiences through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity. A nice surprise: in each episode of SmartLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. What ensues is a genuinely improvised and authentic conversation filled with laughter and newfound knowledge to feed the SmartLess mind.
Also in Funny And Comedy Podcasts, Popular Podcasts, Funny Podcasts For Road Trips
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Play⋅ 53.9K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 54 min Get Email Contact More
5. Revisionist History
Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past an event, a person, an idea, even a song and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance.
Also in American History Podcasts
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Play⋅ 20.1K⋅ 12.9K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact More
6. Scam Goddess
Los Angeles, California, US
'Scam Goddess is a podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it! Each week host Laci Mosley (aka Scam Goddess) keeps listeners up to date on current rackets, digs deep into the latest scams, and breaks down historic hoodwinks alongside some of your favorite comedians! It's like true crime only without all the death! True fun crime!'
Also in Team Coco Podcasts, True Crime Podcasts For Road Trips
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Play⋅ 24.6K⋅ 47.8K⋅ 42.7K ⋅4 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 74 min Get Email Contact More
7. Sidedoor
Cambridge, Massachusetts, US
More than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian's vaults. But where the public's view ends, Sidedoor begins. With the help of biologists, artists, historians, archaeologists, zookeepers and astrophysicists, host Lizzie Peabody sneaks listeners through the Smithsonian's side door, telling stories that can't be heard anywhere else.
si.edu/sidedoor
Play⋅ 16.3K⋅ 3.8K ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 30 min ⋅ Oct 2016 Get Email Contact More
8. Radiolab
New York City, New York, US
Radiolab is one of the most beloved podcasts and public radio shows in the world. The show is known for its deep-dive journalism and innovative sound design. Created in 2002 by host Jad Abumrad, the program began as an exploration of scientific inquiry. Over the years it has evolved to become a platform for long-form journalism and storytelling. Radiolab is co-hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.
Also in Storytelling Podcasts, Journalism Podcasts, WNYC Podcasts
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Play⋅ 404.7K⋅ 273.7K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 43 min ⋅ Sep 2017 Get Email Contact More
9. The NoSleep Podcast
Canada
The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening tales.
Also in Horror Podcasts, Halloween Podcasts, Horror Anthology Podcasts, Horror Story Podcasts
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Play⋅ 35.9K⋅ 37.9K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 81 min ⋅ Jun 2011 Get Email Contact More
10. Welcome to Night Vale
US
Welcome to Night Vale is a twice-monthly podcast in the style of community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, featuring local weather, news, announcements from the Sheriff's Secret Police, mysterious lights in the night sky, dark hooded figures with unknowable powers, and cultural events.
Also in Paranormal Podcasts, Sci-fi Podcasts, Scary Story Podcasts
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Play⋅ 342.7K⋅ 342.3K⋅ 58.7K ⋅3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 27 min ⋅ Jun 2012 Get Email Contact More
11. Lore
New England, North Dakota, US
Lore is a bi-weekly podcast (as well as a TV show and book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
Also in Horror Blogs, Spooky Podcasts, Historical Fiction Podcasts
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Play⋅ 78.5K⋅ 68.2K⋅ 75K ⋅3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact More
12. The Magnus Archives
London, England, UK
'Make your statement, face your fear.' A weekly horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back.
Also in Docudrama Podcasts, UK Fiction Podcasts
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Play⋅ 9.2K⋅ 44.3K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 24 min ⋅ Mar 2016 Get Email Contact More
13. Unexplained
Unexplained is a bi-weekly podcast about strange and mysterious real life events that continue to evade explanation. A show about the space between what we think of as real and what is not. Where the unknown and paranormal meets some of the most radical ideas in science today. When something is inexplicable, that mystery in itself can become the story. In many ways, it is often the lure of the mystery that keeps us coming back for more.. Maybe, ultimately, some things are just better left unexplained.
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Play⋅ 5.2K⋅ 8.7K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ May 2018 Get Email Contact More
14. PseudoPod | The Sound of Horror
Pseudopod is the world's first audio horror magazine. We deliver bone-chilling stories from today's most talented authors straight to ears.
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Play⋅ 7K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 38 min Get Email Contact More
15. Ghosts In The Burbs
Wellesley, Massachusetts, US
A podcast about the people of Wellesley, MA and the ghosts (and monsters) who haunt them.
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Play⋅ 5.2K ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 30 min ⋅ Mar 2016 Get Email Contact More
16. The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories
UK
These aren't the stories your mother used to tell you ... no, these are The Other Stories. The Other Stories is a weekly short story podcast. A modern take on The Twilight Zone, Tales From The Crypt, or The Outer Limits. Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF stories delivered right to your podcast feed every Monday morning.
Also in UK Storytelling Podcasts
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Play⋅ 1.3K⋅ 1.4K ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 15 min Get Email Contact More
17. Knifepoint Horror
These tales of supernatural suspense by Soren Narnia adhere to the most primal element of storytelling: a single human voice describing events exactly as it experienced them. The stories, stripped of even proper titles, spill forward as taut, uninterrupted confessions. Knifepoint Horror leaves nothing but the story's riveting spine to compel and chill you to the core. Music by Kevin MacLeod.
Also in Supernatural Podcasts
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Play⋅ 1.6K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 62 min ⋅ Nov 2010 Get Email Contact More
18. Girl Tales
Girl Tales is a podcast featuring reimagined fairytales. Damsels in distress? Princesses in need of protection? You won't find those here. The girls in our stories take control of their own destinies, turning your favorite fairytales into exciting new adventures. With energetic voice actors and professional sound design, these audio plays burst to life at the touch of a button. Episodes air every Monday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Play 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 24 min Get Email Contact More
19. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian: Science Fiction for Kids
US
The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian is a serialized science-fiction story for kids, told in 15-20 minute episodes for parents to put on when driving around town, or to marathon on road trips, or to bond over before bed. The story is written and performed by Jonathan Messinger.
Also in Science Podcasts For Kids
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Play⋅ 2.4K⋅ 1.5K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 9 min ⋅ Aug 2016 Get Email Contact More
20. NPR: Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Podcast
Washington, District of Columbia, US
NPR's weekly current events quiz. Have a laugh and test your news knowledge while figuring out what's real and what we've made up.
Also in NPR Podcasts
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Play⋅ 6.7M⋅ 8.9M ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 38 min Get Email Contact More
21. Crime Junkie Podcast
Tampa, Florida, US
Crime Junkie is a weekly podcast dedicated to giving you a true crime fix. Every Monday, Ashley Flowers will tell you about whatever crime she's been obsessing over that week in a way that sounds like you're sitting around talking crime with your best friends.
Also in Crime Podcasts, True Crime Podcasts, WFLA Podcasts
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Play⋅ 393.4K⋅ 139.9K⋅ 557.1K ⋅2 episodes / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 42 min ⋅ Dec 2017 Get Email Contact More
22. The Radio Adventures of Dr. Floyd
This family friendly new twist on 'old time radio' features the adventures and exploits of the World's Most Brilliant Scientist, Dr. Floyd! Join Dr. Floyd as he tries to thwart the plans of his evil arch nemesis, Dr. Steve, all the while learning about the people and events that shaped the history of the Earth.
Also in Family Podcasts
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Play⋅ 505⋅ 396 ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 8 min ⋅ Jul 2004 Get Email Contact More
23. Dateline NBC
New York City, New York, US
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
Also in NBC News Podcasts
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Play⋅ 1.8M⋅ 460.6K ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 41 min ⋅ May 2019 Get Email Contact More
24. Travel Tales by AFAR
Travel, at its best, changes the way we see the world. Join us each week as we dig into stories from people who took a trip and came home transformed. Though COVID-19 has stalled many travel plans, Travel Tales by AFAR is your ticket to the world no passport required. You can find more information at afar.com/traveltales.
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Play 3 episodes / quarter ⋅ Avg Length 20 min Get Email Contact More
25. Stuff You Should Know
Atlanta, Georgia, US
HowStuffWorks explains thousands of topics, ranging from the flu to black holes to conspiracy theories, with video and illustrations so you can learn how everything works.
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Play⋅ 2.4M⋅ 131.9K ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 43 min ⋅ Apr 2008 Get Email Contact More
26. Story Pirates
New York City, New York, US
The Story Pirates believe that kids are creative geniuses. All of them. The Story Pirates are a nationally renowned group of top comedians, musicians, best-selling authors, and incredible teachers with fifteen years of experience creating content that celebrates the imaginations of kids. Winner of both the 2020 iHeartRadio Award and the Webby Award for Best Kids and Family Podcast, The Story Pirates Podcast is one of the top kids and family podcasts in the world.
Also in Kids Podcasts, Gimlet Podcasts, Funny Podcasts For Kids
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Play⋅ 13.1K⋅ 8K⋅ 11.2K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 26 min Get Email Contact More
27. Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast
Los Angeles, California, US
Join host Scott Aukerman for a weekly podcast that blends conversation and character work from today's funniest comedians. While Scott begins by traditionally interviewing the celebrities, the open-door policy means an assortment of eccentric oddballs can pop by at any moment to chat, compete in games, and engage in comic revelry. With all that, and regular bonus episodes, we bet your favorite part will still be the plugs!
Also in Comedian Podcasts
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Play⋅ 24.6K⋅ 139.5K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 99 min ⋅ May 2009 Get Email Contact More
28. Circle Round
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Created and produced by parents of young children, WBUR's Circle Round podcast adapts folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 2 to 102. Each episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence, and generosity, and ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.
Also in Children's Book Podcasts, Kindness Podcasts
wbur.org/circleround
Play⋅ 3.7K⋅ 1.6K⋅ 15.8K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 25 min ⋅ Jun 2017 Get Email Contact More
29. The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds
Los Angeles
The Dollop is a bi-weekly* American History Podcast. Every week, Dave Anthony reads a story to his friend, Gareth Reynolds, who has no idea what the topic is going to be about. Each week one topic from American history is discussed at length.
Also in History Podcasts
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Play⋅ 43.2K⋅ 62.1K ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 81 min Get Email Contact More
30. Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery
Ohio, US
Unwell, a Midwestern Gothic Mystery is a new audio drama from HartLife NFP. Releases every other week during the season. Lillian Harper moves to the small town of Mt. Absalom, Ohio, to care for her estranged mother Dorothy after an injury. Living in the town's boarding house which has been run by her family for generations, she discovers conspiracies, ghosts, and a new family in the house's strange assortment of residents.
Also in Drama Podcasts, Audio Drama Podcasts
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Play⋅ 1.3K⋅ 3.5K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 33 min ⋅ Jan 2019 Get Email Contact More
31. Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Los Angeles, California, US
Join Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy for a tour of all the dumb, bad, gross, weird and wrong ways we've tried to fix people.
Also in Medicine Podcasts
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Play⋅ 30.6K⋅ 72.1K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 37 min ⋅ Jun 2013 Get Email Contact More
32. Storynory: Stories for Kids
Surrey, England, UK
Storynory brings you an audio story every week. Each one is beautifully read by Natasha and friends. Let Natasha's voice beguile you with classic fairy tales, new children's stories, poems, myths, adventures, and romance.
Also in Kindergarten Podcasts, Fairy Tales Podcasts, Children's Poetry Podcasts, UK Book Podcasts
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Play⋅ 8.6K⋅ 2.4K ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 16 min ⋅ Dec 2008 Get Email Contact More
33. How Did This Get Made?
Have you ever seen a movie so bad that it's amazing? Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas want to hear about it! We'll watch it with our funniest friends, and report back to you with the results.
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Play⋅ 72.9K⋅ 78.8K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 60 min ⋅ Dec 2010 Get Email Contact More
34. Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Los Angeles, California, US
After 25 years at the Late Night desk, Conan realized that the only people at his holiday party are the men and women who work for him. Over the years and despite thousands of interviews, Conan has never made a real and lasting friendship with any of his celebrity guests. So, he started a podcast to do just that. Deeper, unboundedly playful, and free from FCC regulations, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend is a weekly opportunity for Conan to hang out with the people he enjoys most and perhaps find some real friendship along the way.
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Play⋅ 24.6K⋅ 47.8K ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 45 min Get Email Contact More
35. WTF with Marc Maron Podcast
Marc Maron welcomes comedians, actors, directors, writers, authors, musicians and folks from all walks of life to his home for amazingly revealing conversations. Marc's probing, comprehensive interview style allows guests to express themselves in ways listeners have never heard.
wtfpod.com/podcast
Play⋅ 292.1K⋅ 911.6K ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 89 min Get Email Contact More
36. But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids
Vermont, US
But Why is a show led by you, kids! You ask the questions and we find the answers. It's a big interesting world out there. On But Why, we tackle topics large and small, about nature, words, even the end of the world.
Also in Classroom Podcasts, Vermont Public Radio Station Podcasts
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Play⋅ 5.4K⋅ 2.3K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 28 min ⋅ Apr 2016 Get Email Contact More
37. Casefile True Crime
Australia
Casefile True Crime Podcast, or simply Casefile, is a weekly true crime-themed podcast that first aired in Australia in January 2016 and hosted by an Australian man who remains anonymous. The series deals with solved or cold criminal cases, often related to well-known murders and serial crimes.
Also in Murder Podcasts, Serial Killer Podcasts, Australian Crime Podcasts
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Play⋅ 65.3K⋅ 55.9K⋅ 55.8K ⋅3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 65 min ⋅ Jan 2016 Get Email Contact More
38. Sword and Scale True Crime
Houston, Texas, US
The Sword and Scale true-crime podcast is an immersive audio experience covering the dark side of humanity and human nature. Our stories delve into the worst of the worst and include murder, rape, dismemberment and cannibalism. No crime is too brutal and no victim is too pure. The worst monsters are real.
swordandscale.com
Play⋅ 111.6K⋅ 42K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 67 min ⋅ Jan 2014 Get Email Contact More
39. Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Los Angeles, California, US
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories is a podcast drama with a modern twist on old time radio that delves into the mystery of true cold cases and unsolved murders. With the help of an ensemble cast, follow our hosts as they take you on an entertaining journey through the crime scene, the investigation and attempt to solve the case. New episodes are released every Tuesday.
parcast.com/unsolved
Play⋅ 34.3K⋅ 19.3K⋅ 23.3K ⋅1 episode / year ⋅ Avg Length 33 min Get Email Contact More
40. True Crime Garage
Columbus, Ohio, US
Each week Nic and the Captain fire up the true crime garage flying ship fueled with beer, great discussion and listener participation. The garage covers a new case each week from headline news to local real life horror stories. Discussions about Serial killers like Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer and BTK, cold cases like Jonbenet Ramsy, OJ Simpson and the Zodiac, disappearances, missing persons and unsolved mysteries are all on tap along with craft beers from all over the world.
truecrimegarage.com
Play⋅ 81.4K⋅ 39.6K ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 56 min ⋅ Nov 2015 Get Email Contact More
41. My Brother, My Brother And Me
US
Free advice from three of the world's most qualified, most related experts: Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy. For one-half to three-quarters of an hour every Monday, we tell people how to live their lives, because we're obviously doing such a great job of it so far.
themcelroy.family/..
Play⋅ 17K⋅ 102.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 61 min ⋅ Apr 2010 Get Email Contact More
42. Brains On! Science Podcast For Kids
Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they're dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts all checked by experts.
Also in Science Podcasts
brainson.org/episodes
Play⋅ 24.5K⋅ 6.2K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 32 min ⋅ Jul 2013 Get Email Contact More
43. This is Love
Love is more than you think.From the creators of Criminal. New episodes every month.
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Play⋅ 5.3K⋅ 4.8K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 36 min Get Email Contact More
44. True Crime Obsessed
Recapping True Crime Documentaries with Humor, Sass, and a well timed Garbage Bell.
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Play⋅ 4.1K ⋅2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 56 min ⋅ May 2017 Get Email Contact More
45. The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families
Louisville, Kentucky, US
A History Podcast for Kids! Parents love us, Teachers love us, and most importantly, kids do too!History can be amazing, inspiring and relevant to anyone. We love to share the stories of Spies, funny foods, George Washington's foibles, early advancements in cartooning and ballooning and much more!
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Play⋅ 892⋅ 1.4K ⋅1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 27 min ⋅ Oct 2016 Get Email Contact More
46. Doughboys
Los Angeles, California, US
The podcast about chain restaurants. Comedians Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger review fast food/sit-down chains and generally argue about food/everything.
Also in Food Podcasts, Restaurant Podcasts, Fast Food Podcasts
headgum.com/doughboys
Play⋅ 6.2K⋅ 31.4K⋅ 15.2K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 122 min ⋅ May 2015 Get Email Contact More
47. The Only One In The Room
Hosted by Laura Cathcart Robbins, a writer and a recovery thriver and survivor, Laura found herself in an all too familiar position. In September 2018, she was the only black woman in the room at Brave Magic, a famed writer's retreat. After it was over, she wrote about her 'only one' experience in The Huffington Post and comments started flooding into her DM.
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Play 3 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 32 min Get Email Contact More
48. Serial
Serial is a podcast from the creators of This American Life, hosted by Sarah Koenig. Serial made podcasts popular again and is poised to update the landscape by inspiring more legal voices to take to the medium of radio to connect, inform, and educate.
serialpodcast.org
Play⋅ 429.4K⋅ 313.5K ⋅4 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 32 min ⋅ Oct 2013 Get Email Contact More
49. The Dropout
Money. Romance. Tragedy. Deception. The story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos is an unbelievable tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong. How did her technology, meant to revolutionize healthcare, potentially put millions of patients at risk? And how did so many smart people get it so wrong along the way? ABC News chief business, technology and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis, along with producers Taylor Dunn and Victoria Thompson, take listeners on a journey that includes a three-year-long investigation.
Also in Financial Crime Podcasts
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Play⋅ 135.8K⋅ 15.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 34 min Get Email Contact More
50. Even the Rich
Our lives can be crazy, but you can take a break from it all with Wondery's new series, Even the Rich, where co-hosts Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams pull back the curtain and chat about someone else's craziness for a change. They tell stories about some of the greatest family dynasties in history, from the Murdochs to the Royals to the Carters (Jay-Z and Beyoncé, that is). Because as Queen Elizabeth once said, 'A good gossip is a wonderful tonic.'
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Play 2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact More
51. Desert Island Discs
Eight tracks, a book and a luxury: what would you take to a desert island? Guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
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Play⋅ 916K⋅ 539.1K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 38 min Get Email Contact More
52. Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast
San Jose, California, US
The Amateur Traveler is an online travel show that focuses primarily on travel destinations and the best places to travel to. It covers everything from knowing what to put on your Chicago dog when you go to the Windy City to swimming with whales in Tonga.
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Play⋅ 6.5K⋅ 26.9K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 56 min ⋅ Dec 2005 Get Email Contact More
53. Blood Ties
Our family members are not always who we think. When Eleonore and Michael Richland lose their parents unexpectedly in a small plane crash, they must choose between honoring their father's legacy as a world-renowned cardiologist and health care magnate or risk it all to tell the truth.
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Play⋅ 159K⋅ 122.1K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 14 min Get Email Contact More
54. The Dirtbag Diaries
seattle
A grassroots podcast dedicated to the sometimes serious and often humorous stories from wild places.
Also in Travel Podcasts, Outdoor Podcasts
dirtbagdiaries.com
Play⋅ 7.4K ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 33 min Get Email Contact More
55. Six Minutes
Eleven-year-old Holiday is pulled from the icy waters of Alaska with no memory of who she is or where she came from. Are her mom and dad really who they say they are? And when she begins to develop incredible abilities, she'll soon discover she's not alone in the world.
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Play 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 8 min Get Email Contact More
56. My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Lifelong fans of true crime stories Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark tell each other their favorite tales of murder and hear hometown crime stories from friends and fans.
Also in Mystery Movies Podcasts
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Play⋅ 499.1K⋅ 364.6K⋅ 874.7K ⋅8 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 50 min Get Email Contact More
57. Things I Got Wrong at Trivia
Oklahoma, US
Things I Got Wrong at Trivia is A pub quiz game show. The podcast covers general trivia with a healthy dose of internet and media things.
Also in Trivia Podcasts
thingsigotwrong.com
Play⋅ 79⋅ 629⋅ 211 ⋅8 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 62 min ⋅ Sep 2018 Get Email Contact More
58. Ask us Anything by Popular Science
Popular Science answers your most outlandish, mind-burning questions from what the universe is made of to why not everyone can touch their toes. Join PopSci editors and producer Jess Boddy as they work through questions big and small.
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Play 13 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 14 min Get Email Contact More
59. Serial Killers
Los Angeles, California, US
Every Monday, Serial Killers takes a psychological and entertaining approach to provide a rare glimpse into the mind, methods and madness of the most notorious serial killers with the hopes of better understanding their psychological profile. With the help of in-depth research, we delve deep into their lives and stories. Serial Killers is part of the Parcast Network and is a Cutler Media Production.
parcast.com/serial
Play⋅ 13.8K⋅ 19.3K⋅ 23.2K ⋅5 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 41 min ⋅ Feb 2017 Get Email Contact More
60. Newcomers: Marvel, with Nicole Byer and Lauren Lapkus
In Newcomers, Lauren Lapkus and Nicole Byer take a deep dive into cultural staples they haven't gotten around to just yet. So far, they have covered Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Tyler Perry's body of work, and the Fast & Furious franchise (with guest host Jon Gabrus). This season, Lauren returns and together she and Nicole tackle the long-awaited Marvel Cinematic Universe (abridged).
headgum.com/newcomers
Play 11 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 71 min Get Email Contact More
61. Wow in the World
Washington, District of Columbia, US
The #1 podcast for kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. Stories that give kids hope, agency and make us all say 'WOW'!
tinkercast.com/sho..
Play⋅ 6.8K ⋅30 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 22 min ⋅ May 2017 Get Email Contact More
62. Criminal
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US
Criminal is a podcast about crime. Not so much the 'if it bleeds, it leads,' kind of crime. Something a little more complex. Stories of people who've done wrong, been wronged, and/or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. We are a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX, a curated network of extraordinary, story-driven shows.
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63. Dolly Parton's America
The story of a legend at the crossroads of America's culture wars.
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64. Solve
One crime, four suspects, 20 million fans, can you SOLVE the case?
solvehq.com/podcast
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65. A Very Fatal Murder
A Very Fatal Murder sends Onion Public Radio (OPR) correspondent David Pascall from New York City to the sleepy town of Bluff Springs, Nebraska to investigate the mysterious death of a 17-year-old girl, Hayley Price. Hayley was a popular, smart animal lover, with a bright future ahead of her. Everyone in town knew her name, and now everyone in town is a suspect. Join David as he works to understand why the initial investigation of Hayley's death failed, and how a very inquisitive and Pulitzer-hungry podcast host might shed new light on the case.
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66. Let's Go Together
Let's Go Together, a new podcast from 'Travel And Leisure', features diverse voices sharing their unique travel experiences and inspiring others to explore the world. Each week host Kellee Edwards, award-winning travel expert, speaks to guests about inclusivity, including episodes that introduce an adventurer who climbed Machu Picchu in his wheelchair and the first documented black woman to visit every country in the world. Come back every Wednesday for a new episode!
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67. Driving the Green Book
Award-winning broadcaster and educator Alvin Hall hits the road alongside activist and social justice trainer Janée Woods Weber. They drive from Detroit to New Orleans, collecting powerful, personal testimony about how Black Americans used the historic travel guide The Negro Motorist's Green Book during the height of segregation as a vital resource to quell fears, find safe havens, and travel with dignity.
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Road Trip Podcasters
Podcaster Name | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | |
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Gen-Z Media | Wondery | podcasts.apple.com | 268 | |
Tinkercast | Wondery | tinkercast.com | 253 | |
Gen-Z Media | Wondery | app.kidslisten.org | 209 | |
Exactly Right | myfavoritemurder.com | 199 | |
audiochuck | iheart.com | 193 | |
Guy Raz | Wondery | wondery.com | 190 | |
iHeartPodcasts | cms.megaphone.fm | 180 | |
Team Coco & Earwolf | earwolf.com | 164 | |
TRUE CRIME GARAGE | truecrimegarage.com | 144 | |
NBC News | dateline-nbc.simplecast.com | 141 |
Travel Podcasts
1. Travel Genius
New York City, New York, US
What's the most sure-fire way to get a flight upgrade? How can you find the best, secret local restaurants by asking just one question? What's the first thing you should do when you get into a hotel room? On Travel Genius, we'll give you those answers and plenty more as hosts Nikki Ekstein and Mark Ellwood quiz the world's most experienced globetrotters for their tried-and-true travel hacks.
bloomberg.com/travel-genius
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2. Women Who Travel
Condé Nast Traveler editors Lale Arikoglu and Meredith Carey dissect the realities of traveling as a woman today, high-fiving all those shaking things up in food, hospitality, adventure, and travel journalism, and celebrating all the reasons why we refuse to stay home.
cntraveler.com/women-who-travel
1.8M ⋅ 3.2M ⋅ 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 36 min ⋅ Dec 2017 Get Email Contact
3. Condé Nast Traveller Podcast
London, England, UK
Escape Routes with Condé Nast Traveller is our new podcast showcasing the magazine's most transportative travel storytelling. Let us take you to some of our favourite places, if only in your imagination, with the soul-lifting memoirs and daydream-worthy destinations of our most-loved travel stories, read aloud by the writers who penned them.
cntraveller.com/podcasts
213.5K ⋅ 846.8K ⋅ 2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 16 min ⋅ Nov 2020 Get Email Contact
4. Travelogue
At home in the world.
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Best Podcasts for Long Drives
1. Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
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1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 43 min Get Email Contact
2. The Bill Simmons Podcast
US
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
theringer.com/the-bill-simmo..
364.5K ⋅ 5.6M ⋅ 2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 104 min Get Email Contact
3. Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain
Emma prefers to share her thoughts with a microphone rather than a physical human being, so thank god she has a podcast. Recorded from the comfort of her bed, Emma talks at length about whatever is on her mind every week. Anything really does go on this podcast. Sometimes philosophy, sometimes a random story from 10 years ago, sometimes advice, and sometimes nothing at all. You never know what you are going to get, but that's what keeps it interesting. New episodes every Thursday.
rambleofficial.com/anything-..
2 episodes / week ⋅ Avg Length 50 min Get Email Contact
4. 2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Weekly, comedian best friends Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer get together in the bear cave at YMH Studios to do what bears do: make each other laugh.
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1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 92 min Get Email Contact
Podcasts for Couple Travel
1. World Wide Honeymoon Travel Podcast
Cleveland, Ohio, US
The World Wide Honeymoon Travel Podcast is hosted by Kat and Chris Butler, two newlyweds navigating the world of couples travel. Join Kat and Chris as they take you on a journey across the globe and fill you with inspiration, wanderlust, and amazing practical tips for your next romantic getaway!
worldwidehoneymoon.com//show..
370 ⋅ 4.4K ⋅ 3 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 41 min ⋅ Jul 2019 Get Email Contact
2. Travsessed
Welcome to Travsessed!! The Podcast that is obsessed with all things travel!!!Kim and Erran are a travel couple who deeply believe in the power of travel and are obsessed with all things TRAVEL!! In 2012, after feeling burnt out & unfulfilled with the 9-5 grind lifestyle they were living, They decided to quit their full time jobs, sell their house & everything they owned & start their wild & crazy adventure of healthcare traveling!!
inroutetravel.com/podcast
1.1K ⋅ 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 64 min ⋅ Jul 2019 Get Email Contact
3. Dear Bob and Sue | A National Parks Podcast
In Dear Bob and Sue, authors Matt and Karen Smith share stories of their travels to all of the U.S. National Park as well as other spectacular public lands. From adventures gone awry to memorable moments and Q&As from readers, get to know the couple behind the books and get inspired to go on some adventures of your own.
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15.1K ⋅ 49 ⋅ 30 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 57 min ⋅ Jan 2020 Get Email Contact
4. Banjaaraa Couple - Travel Stories from an Indian Couple
India
We're a cool and passionate travel couple who share the same level of enthusiasm for travel and adventure as you do. We love to take long walks in the midst of nature, climb mountains, explore new places and gaze into the beauty of the night painted with stars. Moreover, we enjoy good conversations under an open sky and we are here to share our travel stories... Stay tuned for #wanderlust 🙂
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213 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 22 min ⋅ May 2021 Get Email Contact
Podcasts for Solo Female Travel
1. Girl About The Globe
Portsmouth, England, UK
Welcome to Girl about the Globe, a podcast for you, the solo female traveler. Empowering women to travel solo with maximum adventure, and minimum impact.
anchor.fm/girlabouttheglobe
3.4K ⋅ 5K ⋅ 1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 33 min ⋅ Mar 2020 Get Email Contact
2. Oh My! Travel Podcast
Los Angeles, California, US
Oh My! Travel Podcast is hosted by Jeanine Romo, an expert on solo female travel, packing for months on end with only a carry-on and a killer bartender, and produced by Martha Espinoza. Join them with the occasional guests as they share enlightening experiences, hilarious stories, and discuss topics ranging from off-the-beaten-path destinations, resources for planning your next trip, safety in solo travel, the best rooftop bars, tasty street food, post-worthy vistas, and more.
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394 ⋅ 451 ⋅ 2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 37 min ⋅ Mar 2018 Get Email Contact
3. The Solo Female Traveler Podcast
Hosted by Lu Colmenares, this is a podcast for Solo Females Travelers.
anchor.fm/thesolofemaletraveler
2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 25 min ⋅ May 2020 Get Email Contact
4. Black Girl World Traveller
Traveling is hard. Traveling as a woman is harder. Traveling as a black woman is unique! Black Girl World Traveller discusses everything related to solo black female travel, financing travels, being black and abroad, and everything in between.
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1.3K ⋅ 7 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 22 min ⋅ Jul 2019 Get Email Contact
Funny Podcasts
1. How Did This Get Made?
Los Angeles, California, US
Have you ever seen a movie so bad that it's amazing? Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas want to hear about it! We'll watch it with our funniest friends, and report back to you with the results.
earwolf.com/show/how-did-thi..
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2. WTF with Marc Maron
The Hills of Highland Park CA
For over twenty years, Marc Maron has been writing and performing raw, honest and thought-provoking comedy. In September 2009, Marc changed the podcast landscape when he started WTF with Marc Maron, featuring Marc's revelatory conversations with iconic personalities such as Conan O'Brien, Terry Gross, Robin Williams, Keith Richards, Ben Stiller, Lorne Michaels and President Barack Obama. It became a worldwide phenomenon, with more than six-million downloads each month.
wtfpod.com/podcast
292.4K ⋅ 911.6K ⋅ 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 89 min ⋅ Sep 2009 Get Email Contact
3. Comedy Bang! Bang!
Join host Scott Aukerman ("Comedy Bang! Bang!" on IFC, "Mr. Show") for a weekly podcast that blends conversation and character work from today's funniest comedians. While Scott begins by traditionally interviewing the celebrities, the open-door policy means an assortment of eccentric oddballs can pop by at any moment to chat, compete in games, and engage in comic revelry. With all that, and regular bonus episodes, we bet your favorite part will still be the plugs!
earwolf.com/show/comedy-bang..
20.6K ⋅ 139.5K ⋅ 38.3K ⋅ 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 99 min Get Email Contact
4. Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer
Nicole Byer is single and has been for decades. She's smart, funny, has a fat ass and loves giving blow jobs. So the question is why is she perpetually single? This podcast is a quest to find that answer. Every week, Nicole invites a comedian, friend, or ex-fling to interview their dating life and figure out her own.
teamcoco.com/podcasts/why-wo..
4.2M ⋅ 677.9K ⋅ 1 episode / day ⋅ Avg Length 59 min Get Email Contact
Family Podcasts
1. Wow in the World
New episodes come out every Monday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ Kids subscribers.The #1 podcast for kids and their grown-ups. Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz share stories about the latest news in science, technology, and innovation. Stories that give kids hope, agency and make us all say "WOW"!
wondery.com/shows/wow-in-the..
122.1K ⋅ 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 20 min Get Email Contact
2. Brains On! Science podcast for kids
Brains On! is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they're dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts - all checked by experts.
brainson.org/episodes
24.5K ⋅ 6.2K ⋅ 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact
3. What If World - Stories for Kids
California, US
What if a tiny dragon lived in my closet. What if there were a never-ending bowl of ice cream. What if cats ruled the world. Pirates, fairies, wizards, and robots band together with an endless cast of characters to help Mr. Eric tell wacky stories inspired by kids' questions.
whatifworldpodcast.com/episodes
1.2K ⋅ 1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 20 min ⋅ Sep 2016 Get Email Contact
4. Smash Boom Best
Smash Boom Best is a debate show for kids and families from the makers of the award-winning podcast, Brains On! Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them together and lets you decide which is best. Our debaters use facts and passion to make their case -- teaching listeners how to defend their own opinions along the way.
smashboom.org/episodes
2.7K ⋅ 1.1K ⋅ 1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 30 min Get Email Contact
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