5 Podcasts You Need to be Listening to
As school starts to wind down and students all start to head home for the holiday’s, you might be faced with a lot of travel time and nothing to keep you entertained.
Here are the 5 podcasts you should be listening to:
5: Criminal
Looking for a way to fill the hole that Season 2 of Making A Murderer left in your life? Criminal is a podcast about those who broke the law, who were affected by a broken law and those who may or may not be stuck in the middle. Each episode is around 30 minutes, so they are perfect for a quick fix for crime junkies.
Must Listen To Episodes: “I’m About To Save Your Life,” “Pappy” and “Eight Years”
4: Modern Love
For the short story junkie, The New York Time’s beloved Modern Love essays are brought to life in these 15-20 minute podcasts. Each episode focuses on every possible form of love and loss. The essays are read by a different celebrity and conclude with an interview of the author.
Must Listen To Episodes: “Manic Pixie Dream Girl,” “A Brother As Significant As Any Other” and “Marry A Man Who Loves His Mother”
3: Ear Hustle
With a tagline like “The Podcast Made in Prison,” this show is decidedly unique. Produced by an artist and an incarcerated man, the daily life in San Quentin Prison is detailed in stories told by the inmates living within. Each episode is around 30 minutes and includes at least three segments.
Must Listen To Episodes: “Thick Glass,” “The Workaround,” and “The Boom Boom Room”
2: This American Life Podcast
NPR fans rejoiced when the beloved radio show made the transition to a podcast. Legendary host, Ira Glass guides each show through various segments that focus on one central theme. The hour-long episodes range from hilarious to tear jerking, while remaining incredibly relevant decades after their initial airing.
Must Listen To Episodes: “Hoaxing Yourself,” “But That’s What Happened,” and “Go Ask Your Father”
1: Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
While celebrity interviews flood the media, few go beyond surface level or promotions.
Dax Shepard created his podcast as a creative outlet and a way to go deeper and let famous people talk about what makes them tick. Perfect for the long holiday road trip, each episode comes in around the two-hour mark, with well-known guests from every arena (from politics to comedy).
Must Listen To Episodes: “Ike Barinholtz,” “Jimmy Kimmel,” and “Mila Kunis”
