If you're focused on solving problems, these 100 podcasts are a strong starting point. Each earned its place through real-world usefulness and consistent quality — The Ezra Klein Show, Freakonomics Radio, and Hidden Brain lead the list.

  1. The Ezra Klein Show
    The Ezra Klein Show
    Ezra Klein invites you into a conversation on something that matters. How do we address climate change if the political system fails to act? Has th...
    Content:
    CultureDemocratic PartyDigital CultureEducationEntertainment
    +8
    Audience:
    CreatorsIntrovertsStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsProfessional DevelopmentStaying InformedSolving Problems
    Style:
    DebateEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewNews Briefing
    +2
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +1
  2. Freakonomics Radio
    Freakonomics Radio
    Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we ...
    Content:
    Book ClubBusinessCultureData ScienceDay Trading
    +22
    Audience:
    CEOsCollege StudentsFreelancersInvestorsProduct Managers
    +4
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedGraduate School SuccessLearning New SkillsSolving Problems
    +1
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +3
  3. Hidden Brain
    Hidden Brain
    Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’...
    Content:
    Aging PositivelyAttention ManagementBehavioral PsychologyBiologyComp Neuro Sci
    +46
    Audience:
    College StudentsHR ProfessionalsIntrovertsMotivated ListenersParent-Child Learning
    +5
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessSolving Problems
    +10
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInteractive Kids PodcastsInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +3
  4. Acquired
    Acquired
    Every company has a story. Learn the playbooks that built the world’s greatest companies — and how you can apply them.
    Content:
    American Industry TransformationArtificial IntelligenceBusinessConsumer TechCorporate Reputation
    +24
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCEOsDevelopersEngineersEntrepreneurs
    +5
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsStarting A BusinessSolving Problems
    +1
    When:
    At WorkFocused LearningLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  5. 99% Invisible
    99% Invisible
    Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration ...
    Content:
    African UrbanismArt History StorytellingArtsAudhd SupportBuilding Better Cities
    +21
    Audience:
    College StudentsCreatorsDesignersEngineersReal Estate Agents
    +4
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsImproving HealthLearning New SkillsSolving Problems
    +3
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewInvestigative
    +1
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommuting
    +5
  6. If Books Could Kill
    If Books Could Kill
    The airport bestsellers that captured our hearts and ruined our minds
    Content:
    Book ClubCritical ThinkingEntertainmentTV Show Recaps
    Audience:
    Book LoversWriters
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasSolving Problems
    Style:
    Solo Commentary
    When:
    CommutingLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  7. Cold Case Files
    Cold Case Files
    Based on the iconic, Emmy-nominated series on A&E, this show explores some of the most difficult-to-solve murders, which stymied investigators ...
    Content:
    Cold Case InvestigationsUnsolved Mysteries
    Audience:
    True Crime Fans
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
    Style:
    Investigative
  8. Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
    Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
    One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strat...
    Content:
    Communication SkillsEducationExecutive LeadershipFamily TriviaKids And Family
    +8
    Audience:
    CEOsMarketersNew ManagersParent-Child LearningStudents
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsImproving Public SpeakingLearning New SkillsProfessional DevelopmentStarting A BusinessSolving Problems
    Style:
    EducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  9. Ologies with Alie Ward
    Ologies with Alie Ward
    Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket...
    Content:
    Art ArchaeologyBiologyCritical ThinkingEducationEntertainment
    +14
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsEngineersHighly Sensitive PeopleNight Shift Workers
    +7
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionDiscovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsImproving HealthSolving Problems
    +1
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +3
  10. A Bit of Optimism
    A Bit of Optimism
    My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I ...
    Content:
    Creative Entrepreneur PodcastDaily MotivationalEmotional LeadershipEntrepreneur InterviewsExecutive Leadership
    +8
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCEOsEmerging LeadersEntrepreneursHR Professionals
    +3
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedLearning New SkillsProfessional DevelopmentSolving Problems
    When:
    At WorkCommutingLeadership Retreats
  11. Revisionist History: The Staten Island Problem
    Revisionist History: The Staten Island Problem
    On the 250th anniversary of the United States, Revisionist History investigates the overlooked story of what was, at the time, the biggest sec...
    Content:
    American HistoryCultureEducationHistoryHuman Stories
    +8
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsHistory BuffsNeurodiverse MusiciansRetirees
    +1
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsStaying InformedSolving Problems
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewNarrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong Drive
    +2
  12. Planet Money
    Planet Money
    Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring y...
    Content:
    American Industry TransformationBusinessCareer ChangeDebt PayoffDurable Entrepreneurship
    +30
    Audience:
    AccountantsAmbitious Women CareersAspiring EntrepreneursCareer ChangersCEOs
    +14
    Goal:
    Artist Financial LiteracyBuilding A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsSolving Problems
    +4
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewInvestigative
    +2
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  13. Darknet Diaries
    Darknet Diaries
    Explore true stories of the dark side of the Internet with host Jack Rhysider as he takes you on a journey through the chilling world of hacking, d...
    Content:
    Blockchain SecurityConsumer TechCrypto & Web3CybersecurityDark History
    +15
    Audience:
    DevelopersEngineersIt Security ProfessionalsNight Shift WorkersRecent Graduates
    +1
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsLearning To CodeUnderstanding CryptocurrencySolving Problems
    Style:
    DocumentaryInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    CommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  14. HBR IdeaCast
    HBR IdeaCast
    A weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management.
    Content:
    Ai Impact On CareersAttention ManagementB2B CommunicationsBusinessBusiness Finance Coaching
    +24
    Audience:
    Ambitious Women CareersAspiring EntrepreneursCareer ChangersCEOsCollege Students
    +14
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessBurnout PreventionDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsImproving ProductivitySolving Problems
    +4
    When:
    At WorkFocused LearningLeadership Retreats
  15. The Daily Stoic
    The Daily Stoic
    For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders—have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to ...
    Content:
    Adulting SkillsAncient WisdomDaily MotivationalEducationExperience Of Life
    +23
    Audience:
    AthletesCollege StudentsEntrepreneursJob SeekersRecent Graduates
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsSolving Problems
    +4
    Style:
    EducationalQ And ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +1
  16. The Tim Ferriss Show
    The Tim Ferriss Show
    Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newswe...
    Content:
    Analog ProductivityAttention ManagementAudio BlogAuthor InterviewsBusiness
    +70
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursAthletesCareer ChangersCEOsCoaches
    +25
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsSolving Problems
    +13
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  17. Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
    Smash Boom Best: A funny, smart debate show for kids and family
    Smash Boom Best is a funny, smart debate show for kids and families from the Brains On Universe. Every episode takes two cool things, smashes them ...
    Content:
    ComedyFamily TriviaHomeschoolingKids And FamilyKids Education
    +4
    Audience:
    Family CaregiversParent-Child LearningParentsStudents
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
    Style:
    DebateEducationalInteractive Kids Podcasts
    When:
    Long Drive
  18. Serial
    Serial
    Our newest podcast, “The Last 12 Weeks” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts. Serial Productions makes narrative podcasts that ...
    Content:
    Cold Case InvestigationsCourtroom DramasHuman StoriesMystery PodcastsMystery Storytelling
    +13
    Audience:
    LawyersNight Shift WorkersStudentsTrue Crime Fans
    Goal:
    Following A StorySolving Problems
    Style:
    DocumentaryInterviewInvestigativeNarrative StorytellingQ And A
    +1
    When:
    At The GymCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveQuick Listen
    +1
  19. The Rich Roll Podcast
    The Rich Roll Podcast
    A master-class in personal and professional development, ultra-athlete, wellness evangelist and bestselling author Rich Roll delves deep with the w...
    Content:
    Addiction RecoveryAthletic MindsetAuthentic LivingAuthentic SelfDaily Motivational
    +39
    Audience:
    AthletesFitness BeginnersMotivated ListenersPeople In RecoveryRecent Graduates
    +1
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedImproving HealthImproving ProductivityLiving On PurposeMental Health TipsSolving Problems
    +2
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At The Gym
  20. How I Built This with Guy Raz
    How I Built This with Guy Raz
    Guy Raz interviews the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their iconic brands. In each episode, founders reveal deep, intimat...
    Content:
    American Industry TransformationAudio BlogBusinessBusiness Growth CoachingBusiness Mastery
    +53
    Audience:
    AccountantsAmbitious Women CareersAspiring EntrepreneursCareer ChangersCEOs
    +27
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedGraduate School SuccessSolving Problems
    +7
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +3
  21. No Stupid Questions
    No Stupid Questions
    Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they ...
    Content:
    Football Fan ExperienceGrit StoriesManchester FootballManchester UnitedPsychology Science
    Audience:
    Students
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionSolving Problems
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At WorkCommutingFocused LearningQuick Listen
  22. The Knowledge Project
    The Knowledge Project
    Uncovering the timeless principles that drive success.
    Content:
    BusinessCreative LeadershipDecision MakingDurable EntrepreneurshipEducation
    +17
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCEOsDevelopersEducatorsEntrepreneurs
    +7
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedImproving ProductivitySolving Problems
    +3
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterview
    When:
    At WorkDoing ChoresFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  23. Masters of Scale
    Masters of Scale
    On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founde...
    Content:
    American Industry TransformationBusinessBusiness Finance CoachingBusiness Growth CoachingBusiness Mastery
    +32
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCEOsCollege StudentsEmerging LeadersEntrepreneurs
    +14
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedLearning New SkillsSolving Problems
    +3
    When:
    At WorkCommutingFocused LearningLeadership Retreats
  24. Worklife with Molly Graham
    Worklife with Molly Graham
    The world of work is changing, fast. The full range of human emotion can happen on the job: ambition and failure, joy and burnout, confidence and s...
    Content:
    BusinessCareer ChangeCareer Growth StrategiesDaily MotivationalDigital Nomad
    +10
    Audience:
    Career ChangersCEOsCollege StudentsCreatorsEntrepreneurs
    +6
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessBurnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsSolving Problems
    +7
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommuting
  25. Life Kit
    Life Kit
    Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the bes...
    Content:
    Adulting ChallengesAdulting SkillsAuthentic SelfAuto-AyudaEducation
    +14
    Audience:
    College StudentsEmpty NestersIntrovertsParentsRecent Graduates
    +2
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedImproving ProductivityLearning New SkillsMental Health TipsSolving Problems
    +4
    Style:
    EducationalQ And A
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +1
  26. The Dropout
    The Dropout
    Money. Romance. Tragedy. Deception. The story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos is an unbelievable tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong. Ho...
    Content:
    Credentialing ScandalsMedical ThrillerMystery StorytellingReal Life StoriesTrue Crime
    Audience:
    True Crime Fans
    Goal:
    Following A StoryGetting Expert InsightsSolving Problems
    Style:
    DocumentaryInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    CommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  27. Deep Questions with Cal Newport
    Deep Questions with Cal Newport
    Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the s...
    Content:
    ProductivityRemote WorkSelf ImprovementTechnologyWork-Life Balance
    Audience:
    College StudentsIntrovertsRemote WorkersStudents
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedImproving ProductivityProfessional DevelopmentTime ManagementSolving Problems
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    At WorkFocused Learning
  28. Prime Crime: Solved Murders
    Prime Crime: Solved Murders
    Hosted and executive produced by Attorney and Law&Crime anchor Jesse Weber, Prime Crime puts a spotlight on infamously controversial stories that h...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  29. The McKinsey Podcast
    The McKinsey Podcast
    The McKinsey Podcast, our new flagship podcast series, takes you inside our global firm, and features conversations with experts on issues that mat...
    Content:
    Executive LeadershipLeadershipPodcast StrategyStrategic PlanningSystems Thinking
    Audience:
    CEOsCollege StudentsHR ProfessionalsNew Managers
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsSolving Problems
  30. Heavyweight
    Heavyweight
    Maybe you’ve laid awake and imagined how it could have been, how it might yet be, but the moment to act was never right. Well, the moment is ...
    Content:
    Chronic IllnessCreative ProcessCultureEmpowerment StorytellingEntertainment
    +17
    Audience:
    Audio Content Creators
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessSolving Problems
    +2
    Style:
    DocumentaryInterviewInvestigativeNarrative StorytellingVoicemail Podcast
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  31. EconTalk
    EconTalk
    EconTalk: Conversations for the Curious is an award-winning weekly podcast hosted by Russ Roberts of Shalem College in Jerusalem and Stanford's Hoo...
    Content:
    EducationPolitical EconomySocial Sciences Podcast
    Audience:
    Investors
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsUnderstanding InvestingSolving Problems
    When:
    Focused Learning
  32. The Wirecutter Show
    The Wirecutter Show
    The Wirecutter Show is a podcast offering expert advice on everyday products that will make your life better. Each week, co-hosts Christine Cyr Cli...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  33. Lateral with Tom Scott
    Lateral with Tom Scott
    Award-winning comedy panel game about weird questions with wonderful answers. Each week, Tom Scott is joined by three guests to ask each other ques...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
    Style:
    Q And A
  34. You Are Not So Smart
    You Are Not So Smart
    You Are Not So Smart is a show about psychology that celebrates science and self delusion. In each episode, we explore what we've learned so far ab...
    Content:
    Behavioral PsychologyCritical ThinkingHuman BehaviorOpen MindednessPsychology Science
    +4
    Audience:
    Students
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasLearning New SkillsSolving Problems
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused Learning
  35. SOLVED with Mark Manson
    SOLVED with Mark Manson
    New episodes every month. Life advice that doesn’t suck by a 3x #1 NYT bestselling author. I’ve spent two decades calling out everything wrong with...
    Content:
    Life CoachingMental HealthPersonal FinanceSelf Improvement
    Audience:
    Freelancers
    Goal:
    Improving ProductivitySolving Problems
  36. Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule
    Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule
    Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia ...
    Content:
    Christian DiscipleshipChristian LivingCoaching Stories
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
    Style:
    Investigative
    When:
    CommutingLong Drive
  37. We Fix Space Junk
    We Fix Space Junk
    'We Fix Space Junk' follows seasoned smuggler Kilner and reluctant fugitive Samantha as they travel the galaxy, dodging bullets and meeting strange...
    Content:
    Audio FictionFictionLiterary Adventure Fiction
    Audience:
    Sci-Fi Fans
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
    Style:
    Serialized Fiction
  38. The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
    The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
    The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is a weekly science podcast discussing the latest science news, critical thinking, bad science, conspiracies an...
    Content:
    Conspiracy TheoryCritical ThinkingScience
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsSolving Problems
    Style:
    EducationalPanel Discussion
    When:
    Focused Learning
  39. HBR On Leadership
    HBR On Leadership
    Leadership isn’t just a personality trait, it’s a set of skills that you can build. Whether you’re managing up or motivating a team, HBR On Leaders...
    Content:
    Executive LeadershipLeadershipPurpose-Driven Leadership
    Audience:
    CEOsNew ManagersWomen In Leadership
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  40. Hyperfixed
    Hyperfixed
    Maybe it’s just a quiet annoyance you’ve grudgingly learned to put up with, or a life defining issue that makes it hard to move forward. Whatever i...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  41. Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
    Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
    The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast offers personal, practical coaching lessons that take the mystery out of leadership. In each episode of the ...
    Content:
    BusinessChristian DiscipleshipChristian LivingChurch LeadershipEnergy Leadership
    +9
    Audience:
    CEOsChristian EntrepreneursChristian MenChristiansEmerging Leaders
    +3
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsProfessional DevelopmentSolving Problems
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At WorkLeadership Retreats
  42. A Slight Change of Plans
    A Slight Change of Plans
    What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan? In this award-winning podcast, cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar explores how we expe...
    Content:
    Behavioral PsychologyCareer ChangeCultureHuman StoriesLife Advice
    +7
    Audience:
    Career Changers
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StorySolving Problems
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
  43. The Clinical Problem Solvers
    The Clinical Problem Solvers
    The Clinical Problem Solvers is a multi-modal venture that works to disseminate and democratize the stories and science of diagnostic reasoning Twi...
    Content:
    Medical Training
    Audience:
    DoctorsHealthcare Professionals
    Goal:
    Improving HealthSolving Problems
  44. Skeptoid
    Skeptoid
    The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, con...
    Content:
    Conspiracy TheoriesCritical Thinking
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  45. How to Be Awesome at Your Job
    How to Be Awesome at Your Job
    Get more fun, wins, meaning, and money from your job! With 25,000,000 downloads and mentions in The New York Times, Forbes, and Linkedin Learning. ...
    Content:
    Career ChangeCareer Growth StrategiesProductivitySelf Improvement
    Audience:
    Career ChangersJob SeekersNew ManagersRecent Graduates
    Goal:
    Improving ProductivityLearning New SkillsPreparing For Job InterviewsProfessional DevelopmentSolving Problems
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At Work
  46. Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
    Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
    Clearer Thinking is a podcast about ideas that truly matter. If you enjoy learning about powerful, practical concepts and frameworks, wish you had ...
    Content:
    Critical ThinkingDecision Making
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasSolving Problems
  47. Choiceology with Katy Milkman
    Choiceology with Katy Milkman
    Can we learn to make smarter choices? Listen in as host Katy Milkman--behavioral scientist, Wharton professor, and author of How to Change--shares ...
    Content:
    Behavioral PsychologyConsumer PsychologyDecision MakingFinancial Advisor BiasHuman Behavior
    +3
    Audience:
    Women In Leadership
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsSolving Problems
  48. How To!
    How To!
    You've got questions. We find answers. We all need advice, but it's not always clear who to ask. Each week, we invite a listener on the show to tac...
    Content:
    Career Change
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsImproving Public SpeakingLearning New SkillsSolving Problems
    Style:
    Q And A
  49. Hey Riddle Riddle
    Hey Riddle Riddle
    Riddles! Puzzles! WhoDunnits! Adal Rifai, Erin Keif and John Patrick Coan, three of Chicago's most overrated improvisers, are on the case to solve ...
    Content:
    Improv Comedy
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  50. Squiggly Careers
    Squiggly Careers
    Squiggly Careers is a weekly podcast that will help you take control of your career development. Hosted by the founders of Squiggly Careers. (https...
    Content:
    Career ChangeCareer Growth StrategiesEmployee AdaptabilityLife TransitionsMultipotentialites
    +3
    Audience:
    Ambitious Women CareersCareer ChangersCollege StudentsFreelancersJob Seekers
    +2
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsPreparing For Job InterviewsProfessional DevelopmentSolving Problems
    When:
    At Work
  51. Philosopher's Zone
    Philosopher's Zone
    The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics...
    Content:
    Media PhilosophyThought Reflections
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasSolving Problems
    Style:
    Q And A
  52. Soft Skills Engineering
    Soft Skills Engineering
    It takes more than great code to be a great engineer. Soft Skills Engineering is a weekly advice podcast for software developers about the non-tech...
    Content:
    Communication SkillsEmpowerment CoachingMen'S Personal GrowthPodcast GrowthSoftware Engineering
    +1
    Audience:
    DevelopersEngineers
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsLearning To CodeProfessional DevelopmentSolving Problems
    When:
    At Work
  53. 80,000 Hours Podcast
    80,000 Hours Podcast
    The most important conversations about artificial intelligence you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe by searching for '80000 Hours' wherever you ...
    Content:
    Artificial IntelligenceProductivityWork Anxiety
    Audience:
    Engineers
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsSolving Problems
    When:
    Focused Learning
  54. The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving
    The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving
    CEOs and business leaders, management consulting senior partners, ground-breaking professors, thought-provoking writers and journalists, record-set...
    Content:
    BusinessExecutive LeadershipLeadershipPodcast StrategyPodcasting Industry
    +1
    Audience:
    CEOsMarketers
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsSolving Problems
    When:
    Leadership Retreats
  55. Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
    Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
    Hello and welcome to Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick. We discuss the things that make you go "Hmm?" — the most pressing topics of contemplation in...
    Content:
    Personal PowerSelf ImprovementSpiritual Awakening
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasSolving Problems
    Style:
    EducationalSolo Commentary
    When:
    Weekend Deep Dive
  56. What's Your Problem?
    What's Your Problem?
    Every week on What's Your Problem?, former Planet Money host Jacob Goldstein talks with entrepreneurs and engineers tackling the biggest ...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  57. Short & Curly
    Short & Curly
    Short & Curly is the fun and educational ABC Kids and Family podcast that makes philosophy and ethics easy, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Ho...
    Content:
    Kids EducationKids Science
    Audience:
    College StudentsParent-Child LearningParentsStudents
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  58. The We Society
    The We Society
    Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to ...
    Content:
    Climate ChangeCultureNewsPoliticsSocial Science
    +2
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
    Style:
    Educational
  59. HBR On Strategy
    HBR On Strategy
    Business strategy isn’t just a plan, it’s a framework for success. Whether you’re building, innovating, or executing, HBR On Strategy is your desti...
    Content:
    Executive LeadershipLeadershipPodcast StrategyStrategic Planning
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  60. This is HCD: Human-Centred Design, UX & Service Design
    This is HCD: Human-Centred Design, UX & Service Design
    Practical conversations about human-centred design, service design, and UX for designers who want to do meaningful work inside real organisations. ...
    Content:
    Human Centric DesignInclusive Design
    Audience:
    Designers
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  61. Meditative Story
    Meditative Story
    Meditative Story combines extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines — all surrounded by breathtaking music. ...
    Content:
    Adventure StorytellingAging PositivelyConsciousness ExplorationCoping SkillsCreative Attention
    +58
    Audience:
    Career ChangersDoctorsHighly Sensitive PeopleIntrovertsPeople With Anxiety
    +5
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceSolving Problems
    +12
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  62. Solved Murders - True Crime Stories
    Solved Murders - True Crime Stories
    Welcome to 'True Crime Stories' – your podcast for gripping and detailed narratives about the most shocking killers and their crimes. Dive into the...
    Content:
    Unsolved Mysteries
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  63. Against the Rules with Michael Lewis
    Against the Rules with Michael Lewis
    Journalist and bestselling author Michael Lewis explores the figures in American life who rely on the public's trust, whether in sports, in busines...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  64. Fixable
    Fixable
    Frances Frei is a Harvard Business professor. Anne Morriss is a CEO and best-selling author. Anne and Frances are two of the top leadership coaches...
    Content:
    Executive LeadershipLeadership
    Audience:
    Women In Leadership
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  65. Dear HBR:
    Dear HBR:
    Work can be frustrating. How can you get along with that maddening coworker? Figure out what your unapproachable boss really wants? Motivate your d...
    Content:
    Remote Work
    Audience:
    New ManagersRemote Workers
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  66. Decoding the Gurus
    Decoding the Gurus
    An exiled Northern Irish anthropologist and a hitchhiking Australian psychologist take a close look at the contemporary crop of 'secular gurus', ic...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  67. Rationally Speaking Podcast
    Rationally Speaking Podcast
    Rationally Speaking is the bi-weekly podcast of New York City Skeptics. Join host Julia Galef and guests as they explore the borderlands between re...
    Content:
    Critical ThinkingThought Reflections
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  68. Clear To Send: Wireless Network Engineering
    Clear To Send: Wireless Network Engineering
    Clear To Send is a podcast about wireless engineering where we educate you on WiFi technology, talk about design tips, troubleshooting, interviews,...
    Audience:
    Engineers
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  69. A Problem Squared
    A Problem Squared
    Matt Parker and Bec Hill present: A Problem Squared. A podcast dedicated to solving problems of all kinds, such as, "What should I listen to right ...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  70. Mystery Show
    Mystery Show
    A podcast about mysteries, hosted by Starlee Kine. From Gimlet.
    Content:
    EntertainmentMystery Podcasts
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At The Gym
  71. Big Swings Only
    Big Swings Only
    Playing it safe is easy. It’s comfortable. And it will never take you to the next level.If you’ve got what it takes to hit the ball out of the park...
    Content:
    Dispute ResolutionLinkedin Marketing
    Audience:
    Salespeople
    Goal:
    Conflict ResolutionSolving Problems
  72. People Fixing The World
    People Fixing The World
    Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.A weekly programme looking at common challenges around the world and t...
    Content:
    Climate ChangeSocial Impact
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  73. Problem Solvers
    Problem Solvers
    You have business problems. This show has solutions. Each week, Entrepreneur’s Editor in Chief Jason Feifer digs deep with entrepreneurs and CEOs —...
    Content:
    BusinessEntrepreneur Interviews
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursEntrepreneursSmall Business OwnersStartup Founders
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessStarting A BusinessSolving Problems
  74. MyCBT
    MyCBT
    Dr. Julie Osborn, a therapist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), shares her experiences in the field and helps her listeners; addr...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  75. Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch
    Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch
    I’m Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone. And I’m Guy Winch, author of Emotional First Aid. We’re both advic...
    Content:
    Dating AdviceHealing And WaitingHealing JourneyLived ExperienceLove Psychology
    +4
    Audience:
    CouplesPeople With AnxietyTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessImproving My MarriageMental Health TipsSolving Problems
    +3
    Style:
    Q And A
  76. Nightwatch Files
    Nightwatch Files
    Covering solved cases only, Nightwatch Files is a podcast that delves deep into some of the most intriguing, mysterious, and chilling true crime st...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  77. The Decision Education Podcast
    The Decision Education Podcast
    The decisions we make have a tremendous impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. But what goes into making better decisions? Hear from...
    Content:
    Decision Making
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  78. Design Thinking 101
    Design Thinking 101
    Design Thinking 101 is part of how Fluid Hive helps people think and solve like a designer. You'll hear designers' stories, lessons, ideas, resourc...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  79. Murder Without Borders
    Murder Without Borders
    Murder Without Borders reveals rarely heard true crime stories from every corner of the globe. Each episode brings to life a fascinating, solved mu...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  80. Chain of Learning: Leadership Strategies for Transforming Culture, Developing People, and Getting Results
    Chain of Learning: Leadership Strategies for Transforming Culture, Developing People, and Getting Results
    Chain of Learning® is the leadership podcast for leaders and change practitioners who believe that people, not tools, are the foundation of lasting...
    Content:
    Executive LeadershipLeadershipContinuous Learning Culture
    Audience:
    Lean Change Leaders
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsSolving Problems
  81. AI Every Day
    AI Every Day
    AI Every Day is your daily source for the latest in artificial intelligence. Each episode rounds up the biggest AI news, new breakthroughs, and the...
    Content:
    Ai Content CreationAi Impact On CareersAi ToolsArtificial IntelligenceEnterprise Ai Workflows
    +1
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  82. Hypernormal Investing: Growing Capital & Protecting Wealth Amid Radical Uncertainty
    Hypernormal Investing: Growing Capital & Protecting Wealth Amid Radical Uncertainty
    A podcast where we help serious active investors navigate market volatility, protect capital, and uncover new ways to confidently grow wealth in th...
    Content:
    BusinessEntrepreneur InterviewsInvestingLeadershipMoney Mindset
    +4
    Audience:
    CreatorsEntrepreneursInvestorsStartup Founders
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedSolving Problems
  83. WLEI - Lean Enterprise Institute’s Podcast
    WLEI - Lean Enterprise Institute’s Podcast
    The official podcast of the Lean Enterprise Institute.
    Content:
    Lean Manufacturing
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  84. Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast
    Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast
    Soft Skills make tech skills work. In each episode, host Yadi Caro delves into a different "soft skill" so you can learn how to master them for car...
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsSolving Problems
  85. The Business English Podcast
    The Business English Podcast
    The Business English Podcast helps professionals to communicate more effectively, more confidently and with more impact. With professional content,...
    Content:
    English For Professionals
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  86. Critical thinking
    Critical thinking
    Join our thought leaders and special guests, as they explore and debate the themes, trends and opportunities shaping markets, and how these may tra...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  87. Creative Confidence Podcast
    Creative Confidence Podcast
    IDEO’s Creative Confidence Podcast shares candid conversations with creative leaders, changemakers, and innovators navigating today’s most pressing...
    Content:
    Human Centric Design
    Audience:
    Creators
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasSolving Problems
  88. Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast
    Problem Solved: The IISE Podcast
    Conversations with industrial and systems engineers about their work, ideas and solutions. This podcast will feature both IISE members and non-memb...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  89. Other People's Problems
    Other People's Problems
    Normally, therapy sessions are totally confidential — but this podcast opens the doors. In this season of Other People’s Problems, Dr. Hillary McBr...
    Content:
    Lived ExperienceMental Health
    Audience:
    HR ProfessionalsPeople With AnxietyTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessMental Health TipsSolving Problems
    When:
    At Work
  90. Cautionary Tales
    Cautionary Tales
    Dive into a side-splitting collection of wild and wacky tales from the tradies of the world! Inspired by the real-life misadventures of the average...
    Content:
    Crisis Reaction StoriesDaily Motivational
    Audience:
    EngineersMotivated Listeners
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting MotivatedSolving Problems
    Style:
    DocumentarySolo Commentary
    When:
    Focused LearningLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  91. Fixing The Money Thing with Gary Keesee
    Fixing The Money Thing with Gary Keesee
    Fixing The Money thing with Gary Keesee will help to motivate, educate, and inspire you to pursue success, walk out your purpose, and leave a posit...
    Audience:
    College Students
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  92. Fractional CMO Show
    Fractional CMO Show
    Marketers of the world! Why do we work hard to solve small problems? Why do we reinvent ourselves and our clients over and over, and why are we giv...
    Content:
    BusinessFractional CmoMarketing
    Audience:
    Entrepreneurs
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  93. Futility Closet
    Futility Closet
    Forgotten stories from the pages of history. Join us for surprising and curious tales from the past and challenge yourself with our lateral thinkin...
    Content:
    Bizarre HistoryStrange History
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  94. The Decision Intelligence Lab
    The Decision Intelligence Lab
    The Decision Intelligence Lab explores practical challenges of applying data science, analytics, and AI to drive real-world business outcomes. Host...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  95. Thinking 2 Think
    Thinking 2 Think
    Thinking 2 Think is the podcast for leaders, educators, and professionals who want to think clearly, decide wisely, and lead effectively in a compl...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  96. Solving America's Problems
    Solving America's Problems
    Solving America’s Problems isn’t just a podcast—it’s a journey. Co-host Jerremy Newsome, a successful entrepreneur and educator, is pursuing his li...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  97. Critical Thinking: Going Deeper
    Critical Thinking: Going Deeper
    Leading experts on critical thinking theory and practice, Drs. Linda Elder and Gerald Nosich, explore deeper layers of critical thinking theory tha...
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  98. Crafting Solutions to Conflict
    Crafting Solutions to Conflict
    Ready for practical and positive perspectives on conflict? Join host Jane Beddall, M.A., J.D., to explore ways to preserve and restore harmony by p...
    Goal:
    Conflict ResolutionSolving Problems
  99. The Lives in the Balance Podcast
    The Lives in the Balance Podcast
    Lives in the Balance is a non-profit organization devoted to ensuring that all kids are understood and treated in ways that are compassionate, effe...
    Content:
    Neurodiversity SupportSpecial Needs Parenting
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
  100. pin-up-docs – don't panic
    pin-up-docs – don't panic
    Perioperative-, Intensiv- und Notfallmedizin
    Content:
    Serial KillersTrue CrimeUnsolved Mysteries
    Audience:
    True Crime Fans
    Goal:
    Solving Problems