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100 Best Podcasts for a Quick Listen (2026)

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For quick listen, the right podcast changes the experience. These 100 shows are the ones listeners reach for in that moment — The Joe Rogan Experience, The Daily, and Crime Junkie among the favorites.

  1. The Joe Rogan Experience
    The Joe Rogan Experience
    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
    Content:
    ComedyCultureEntertainmentExperience of LifeExplicit Content
    +18
    Audience:
    AthletesCollege StudentsGen ZMilitary VeteransNight Shift Workers
    +1
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedLearning New SkillsReferral Codes
    +1
    Style:
    DebateIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewLive InterviewsQ and A
    +1
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkCommute ListeningCommutingDoing ChoresQuick Listen
    +2
  2. The Daily
    The Daily
    This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rac...
    Content:
    Audio BlogCultureDaily MicrotipsDemocratic PartyEducation
    +18
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsFirst Time ParentsGen ZInvestors
    +11
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsSleeping BetterStaying Informed
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeMorning News Show
    +5
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommutingQuick Listen
    +4
  3. Crime Junkie
    Crime Junkie
    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime ...
    Content:
    Alaska MysteriesBizarre CrimesCleaning MotivationCold Case InvestigationsCulture
    +19
    Audience:
    College StudentsGen ZThirtysomethingsTruck DriversTrue Crime Fans
    Goal:
    Following a Story
    Style:
    InvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommutingQuick Listen
    +3
  4. The Mel Robbins Podcast
    The Mel Robbins Podcast
    You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast is the #1 podcast on the globe for a reason: Mel’s simple, rese...
    Content:
    African DiasporaAuthentic SelfAuthenticityAuto-AyudaCampus Life Guidance
    +88
    Audience:
    Ambitious Women CareersAudio Content CreatorsCareer Driven MothersCEOsCoaches
    +24
    Goal:
    Building a BusinessBurnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional Intelligence Tools
    +21
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewQ and ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +3
  5. Global News Podcast
    Global News Podcast
    The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from arou...
    Content:
    Global Payroll ManagementNewsPolitical AnalysisPoliticsWorld Affairs
    Audience:
    Investors
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    Morning News ShowNews Briefing
    When:
    At WorkCommutingQuick Listen
  6. Dateline NBC
    Dateline NBC
    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the ...
    Content:
    Cold Case InvestigationsEntertainmentMissing PersonsMystery PodcastsNews
    +4
    Audience:
    True Crime Fans
    Style:
    DocumentaryInvestigative
    When:
    At the GymCommutingLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  7. Morbid
    Morbid
    It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technicia...
    Content:
    Alaska MysteriesBizarre CrimesCold Case InvestigationsComedyCryptid Folklore
    +18
    Audience:
    Gen ZTrue Crime FansYoung Adults
    Goal:
    Following a StoryUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    Investigative
    When:
    At WorkDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  8. Stuff You Should Know
    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 n...
    Content:
    Asian and AAPICleaning MotivationComedyCreative AttentionCulture
    +34
    Audience:
    Christian WomenCollege StudentsCreative EntrepreneursCreatorsEngineers
    +15
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsImproving Health
    +7
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeLive Interviews
    +1
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommutingQuick Listen
    +4
  9. Huberman Lab
    Huberman Lab
    The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by cour...
    Content:
    Ageing WellAttention ManagementBehavioral PsychologyBiohackingBiology
    +75
    Audience:
    AthletesCEOsCollege StudentsCreatorsDoctors
    +11
    Goal:
    ADHD FocusBurnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional Intelligence Tools
    +21
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterview
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkCommute ListeningCommutingDoing ChoresQuick Listen
    +3
  10. 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:
    Attention ManagementCultureDemocratic PartyDigital CultureEducation
    +18
    Audience:
    College StudentsCreatorsIntrovertsStudents
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsProfessional Development
    +2
    Style:
    DebateEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewNews Briefing
    +2
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  11. TED Talks Daily
    TED Talks Daily
    Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable...
    Content:
    ComedyCommunication SkillsConsumer TechCreative AttentionCulture
    +15
    Audience:
    College StudentsDesignersEducatorsGen ZProduct Managers
    +5
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsImproving Public SpeakingLearning New Skills
    +3
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommutingDoing ChoresQuick Listen
    +2
  12. SmartLess
    SmartLess
    "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...
    Content:
    BusinessCelebrity GossipCleaning MotivationComedyCulture
    +15
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesCreatorsGen X DadsMen Over 40
    +3
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsReferral CodesUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewLive InterviewsPanel Discussion
    +1
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommutingQuick Listen
    +4
  13. This American Life
    This American Life
    Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal storie...
    Content:
    Ageing WellArtsAudio BlogChristian LivingCulture
    +31
    Audience:
    College StudentsDog ParentsNight Shift WorkersOlder WorkersParents
    +7
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessFollowing a Story
    +3
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    +1
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommutingQuick Listen
    +4
  14. NPR News Now
    NPR News Now
    The latest news in five minutes. Updated hourly. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, i...
    Content:
    NewsPodcast Morning Show
    Audience:
    College StudentsStudents
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    Morning News ShowNews Briefing
    When:
    Quick Listen
  15. Up First from NPR
    Up First from NPR
    NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minu...
    Content:
    Daily MicrotipsEntertainmentLife AdviceNewsPodcast Morning Show
    +1
    Audience:
    College StudentsCreators
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    InterviewMorning News ShowNews BriefingQ and A
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommutingQuick Listen
    +1
  16. The Journal.
    The Journal.
    The most important stories about money, business and power. Hosted by Ryan Knutson and Jessica Mendoza. The Journal is a co-production of Spotify a...
    Content:
    Audio BlogBusinessCorporate ReputationEnglish for ProfessionalsNews
    +6
    Audience:
    AccountantsCEOs
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsStaying InformedUnderstanding Investing
    Style:
    EducationalMorning News ShowNews Briefing
    When:
    At WorkCommutingWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  17. Call Her Daddy
    Call Her Daddy
    The most-listened to podcast by women, Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy has been creating conversation since 2018. From deep, honest discussions to lau...
    Content:
    Adult ThemesCelebrity GossipComedyCultureElite Lifestyle
    +28
    Audience:
    College StudentsCreatorsGen ZSocial Media InfluencersYoung Adults
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsSexual ConfidenceUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    InterviewQ and ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At the GymCommute ListeningCommutingWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  18. 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:
    Behavioral PsychologyBook ClubBusinessConsumer PsychologyCulture
    +29
    Audience:
    CEOsCollege StudentsEducatorsFreelancersInvestors
    +6
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedGraduate School Success
    +4
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommutingDoing ChoresQuick Listen
    +3
  19. 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:
    Academic PodcastingAging PositivelyArtsAttention ManagementAuthentic Self
    +84
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesHR ProfessionalsIntrovertsMarketers
    +9
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionCuriosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasEmotional Intelligence ToolsEmotional Regulation
    +16
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInteractive Kids PodcastsInterviewQ and A
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommute ListeningQuick Listen
    +6
  20. 6 Minute English
    6 Minute English
    Learn and practise useful English with clips from programmes around the BBC. Each week, we talk about an interesting topic and learn helpful words ...
    Content:
    British English LearningBritish SlangCultureDaily MicrotipsEducation
    +6
    Goal:
    Learning EnglishLearning New Skills
    When:
    Commute ListeningCommutingQuick Listen
  21. Radiolab
    Radiolab
    Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you throu...
    Content:
    Academic PodcastingAudio BlogBiologyCognitive OptimizationComp Neuro Sci
    +21
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesDoctorsEducatorsNight Shift Workers
    +4
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasFollowing a StoryGetting Expert InsightsImproving My Marriage
    +8
    Style:
    DebateDocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterview
    +3
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommute ListeningQuick Listen
    +6
  22. FT News Briefing
    FT News Briefing
    A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. Available ev...
    Content:
    Business Finance CoachingNewsPoliticsWorld Affairs
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    Morning News ShowNews Briefing
    When:
    At WorkCommutingQuick Listen
  23. 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 SupportAudio Blog
    +35
    Audience:
    College StudentsCreatorsDesignersEngineersFreelancers
    +7
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasFollowing a StoryGetting Expert InsightsImproving Health
    +8
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewInvestigative
    +1
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommute ListeningQuick Listen
    +5
  24. Today in Focus
    Today in Focus
    Today in Focus brings you closer to the Guardian's journalism. Our award-winning morning edition hosted by Nosheen Iqbal, Annie Kelly and Helen Pid...
    Content:
    NewsPolitics
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsMorning News ShowNews Briefing
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresQuick Listen
  25. The Moth
    The Moth
    On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Po...
    Content:
    Adventure StorytellingArtsAudio BlogBarroom StoriesComedy
    +39
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesFreelancersNight Shift WorkersOlder Workers
    +4
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +5
    Style:
    DocumentaryIn-Depth InterviewsLive InterviewsNarrative StorytellingQ and A
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommute ListeningQuick Listen
    +4
  26. WSJ What’s News
    WSJ What’s News
    What's News brings you the biggest news of the day, from business and finance to global and political developments that move markets. Get caught up...
    Content:
    News
    Audience:
    Small Business Owners
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    Morning News ShowNews Briefing
    When:
    At WorkQuick Listen
  27. Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
    Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
    Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizz...
    Content:
    Asian and AAPICelebrity GossipComedyCultureDigital Culture
    +8
    Audience:
    Gen ZYoung Adults
    Goal:
    Unwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    InterviewPanel DiscussionQ and A
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  28. The NPR Politics Podcast
    The NPR Politics Podcast
    Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just te...
    Content:
    Democratic PartyLive Podcast EventsLive PodcastingNewsPolitical Analysis
    +3
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsStaying Informed
    Style:
    DebateNews BriefingPanel Discussion
    When:
    At the GymCommutingQuick Listen
  29. Revisionist History
    Revisionist History
    Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past&m...
    Content:
    American HistoryCultureEducationHistoryHuman Behavior
    +16
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsHistory BuffsNeurodiverse MusiciansRetirees
    +1
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasFollowing a StoryGetting Expert InsightsLearning New Skills
    +3
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewNarrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveQuick Listen
    +1
  30. 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 ChangeCareer Growth StrategiesDebt Payoff
    +37
    Audience:
    AccountantsAmbitious Women CareersAspiring EntrepreneursCareer ChangersCEOs
    +15
    Goal:
    Artist Financial LiteracyBuilding a BusinessDiscovering New IdeasFollowing a StoryGetting Expert Insights
    +6
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewInvestigative
    +2
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommutingQuick Listen
    +4
  31. Fresh Air
    Fresh Air
    Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Ho...
    Content:
    ArtsAuthor InterviewsCreative Life MentoringCultureIntimate Conversations
    +6
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsStaying Informed
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewLive InterviewsQ and A
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommutingLong DriveQuick Listen
    +1
  32. Pop Culture Happy Hour
    Pop Culture Happy Hour
    Trying to keep up with the latest in pop culture? We’ve got you covered. The Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast helps you find the best new binge-worth...
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipCultureEntertainmentFilm AnalysisMovie Reviews
    +9
    Goal:
    Discovering New Ideas
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingPanel DiscussionSolo Commentary
    When:
    At the GymCommute ListeningCommutingLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  33. Science Vs
    Science Vs
    There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Spotify Studios that finds out what’s fac...
    Content:
    Audhd SupportBiohackingBiologyContinuous Learning CultureCritical Thinking
    +9
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsEngineersFitness BeginnersHealthcare Professionals
    +2
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsImproving HealthLearning New Skills
    +2
    Style:
    EducationalQ and ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +2
  34. Lex Fridman Podcast
    Lex Fridman Podcast
    Conversations that explore technology, history, philosophy, physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, engineering, AI, robotics, programming, music...
    Content:
    AI Content CreationAI in BusinessAI in Project DeliveryAI LeadershipAI SEO
    +33
    Audience:
    CreatorsDevelopersEngineersEntrepreneursFounders
    +2
    Goal:
    AI Career SurvivalBuilding a BusinessCuriosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert Insights
    +2
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewLive InterviewsQ and A
    When:
    At WorkDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  35. Modern Love
    Modern Love
    For more than 20 years, the Modern Love column has given New York Times readers a glimpse into the complicated love lives of real people. Since its...
    Content:
    Audio BlogCultureDating AdviceDating PlatformDating Psychology
    +25
    Audience:
    CouplesNewlyweds
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceFollowing a StoryImproving My MarriageMarriage Support
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    Background NoiseCommutingLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  36. IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
    IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
    Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of listeners’ personal dilemmas...
    Content:
    CultureEducationEntertainmentInspirational VoicesPersonal Power
    +4
    Audience:
    Women Changemakers
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewQ and A
    When:
    Doing ChoresWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  37. The Big Picture
    The Big Picture
    Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins review the movies you need to see. Plus: Top 5s, Movie Drafts, Oscars analysis, and more. Subscribe to Sean's new...
    Content:
    Cine SeriesEntertainmentFilm AnalysisLatino CinemaMovie Reviews
    +5
    Style:
    Panel Discussion
    When:
    Weekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  38. Unexplainable
    Unexplainable
    Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know…and then keeps on going. The Unexplainable team — Noam Hassenfeld...
    Content:
    Consciousness ExplorationEducationGhost StoriesScienceUnexplained Phenomena
    +1
    Audience:
    CreatorsStudentsYoung Adults
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert Insights
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkCommutingFocused LearningWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  39. Consider This from NPR
    Consider This from NPR
    The hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes. New episodes six days ...
    Content:
    Politics
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Quick Listen
  40. CNN 5 Things
    CNN 5 Things
    Monday through Friday get up to speed on the biggest headlines of the day with 5 Things. On Saturdays, get a break for your ears with good news fro...
    Content:
    NewsPolitical AnalysisPolitics
    Style:
    Morning News ShowNews Briefing
    When:
    Quick Listen
  41. How Did This Get Made?
    How Did This Get Made?
    The award-winning comedy podcast that celebrates bad movies. Comedians and actors Paul Scheer (The League), June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie),...
    Content:
    Cine SeriesComedyEntertainmentFilm AnalysisImprov Comedy
    +9
    Audience:
    College StudentsGen X Dads
    Goal:
    Unwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    Panel Discussion
    When:
    Background NoiseDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  42. Short Wave
    Short Wave
    New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of cre...
    Content:
    BiologyDaily MicrotipsEducationGender EqualityKissing History
    +3
    Audience:
    Students
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationGetting Expert InsightsLearning New Skills
    +1
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Commute ListeningCommutingFocused LearningWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  43. Lore
    Lore
    The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events...
    Content:
    Bizarre CrimesBizarre HistoryConspiracy TheoriesCryptid FolkloreDark Fantasy
    +29
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansHistory BuffsNight Shift WorkersStudents
    Goal:
    Following a StoryLearning New SkillsRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommute ListeningCommutingDoing ChoresQuick Listen
    +2
  44. Listening Time: English Practice
    Listening Time: English Practice
    This podcast is for English learners who want to practice their listening comprehension in a natural way. In each episode, an American speaker talk...
    Content:
    ArtsEducationEnglish FluencyEnglish Language LearningLocation-Independent Therapy
    +1
    Audience:
    Clinician EntrepreneursTherapistsYoga Practitioners
    When:
    Quick Listen
  45. Marketplace
    Marketplace
    Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day's business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. "Mark...
    Content:
    BusinessEntrepreneur InterviewsInvestingNewsPersonal Finance
    +3
    Audience:
    CreatorsEntrepreneursInvestorsMale FoundersRecent Graduates
    +1
    Goal:
    Building a BusinessStarting a BusinessStaying InformedUnderstanding Investing
    Style:
    Morning News ShowNews Briefing
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  46. 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 WisdomAudio BlogChristian MotivationDaily Microtips
    +44
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursAthletesCollege StudentsEntrepreneursJob Seekers
    +3
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert Insights
    +9
    Style:
    EducationalQ and ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkCommute ListeningCommutingFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +1
  47. 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:
    Audio BlogCleaning MotivationCold Case InvestigationsCourtroom DramasEntertainment
    +19
    Audience:
    CouplesLawyersNight Shift WorkersRecent GraduatesStudents
    +1
    Goal:
    Following a StorySolving Problems
    Style:
    DocumentaryInterviewInvestigativeNarrative StorytellingQ and A
    +1
    When:
    At the GymCommute ListeningCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveQuick Listen
    +1
  48. anything goes with emma chamberlain
    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 ...
    Content:
    CultureEntertainmentLife in Your 20sScienceSelf Improvement
    +4
    Audience:
    College StudentsGen ZYoung Adults
    Goal:
    Emotional Resilience
    Style:
    Q and ASolo Commentary
    When:
    Doing ChoresFocused LearningQuick Listen
  49. 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:
    Executive LeadershipFootball Fan ExperienceGrit StoriesManchester FootballManchester United
    +2
    Audience:
    Students
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionCuriosity MindsetSolving Problems
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewQ and A
    When:
    At WorkCommute ListeningCommutingFocused LearningQuick Listen
  50. History Daily
    History Daily
    On History Daily, we do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to e...
    Content:
    History
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    When:
    Quick Listen
  51. The World in Brief from The Economist
    The World in Brief from The Economist
    The World in Brief tells you what’s on the global agenda in the coming day, what to look out for in business, finance and politics and, most import...
    Content:
    NewsPolitical Analysis
    Audience:
    College Students
    Style:
    Morning News ShowNews Briefing
    When:
    Quick Listen
  52. THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
    THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
    British comedian Adam Buxton talks with interesting people. The rambly conversations are sometimes funny, sometimes more serious with funny bits. A...
    Content:
    British SlangComedyRaw Conversations
    Audience:
    Runners
    Goal:
    Unwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewLive Interviews
    When:
    At the GymCommute ListeningCommutingLong DriveQuick Listen
  53. Front Burner
    Front Burner
    Front Burner is a daily news podcast that takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world. Each morning, from Monday to Friday, host J...
    Content:
    News
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    News Briefing
    When:
    Quick Listen
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    Content:
    Creative AttentionCreative Life MentoringEducationEnglish Language LearningInspirational Voices
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    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesEducatorsNewlywedsStudents
    +2
    Goal:
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    +5
    Style:
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    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +2
  55. Silly Stories for Kids
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    Content:
    Audio FictionChildren StoriesChildren'S Story AdventuresDark FictionFamily Horror
    +6
    Audience:
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    Style:
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    When:
    Long DriveQuick Listen
  57. The Indicator from Planet Money
    The Indicator from Planet Money
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    Content:
    BusinessBusiness Finance CoachingBusiness Growth StoriesBusiness MasteryCreative Entrepreneur Podcast
    +15
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCEOsCollege StudentsEntrepreneursInvestors
    +6
    Goal:
    Building a BusinessGetting Expert InsightsStarting a BusinessStaying InformedUnderstanding Investing
    Style:
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    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommutingFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +2
  58. ABC News Daily
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    Content:
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    Staying Informed
    Style:
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    Gaming AnalysisMovie ReviewsMultiplayer Game DiscussionsSuperhero MoviesVideo Game Reviews
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  60. Life Kit
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    Content:
    Adulting ChallengesAdulting SkillsAuthentic SelfAuto-AyudaCampus Life Guidance
    +32
    Audience:
    College StudentsEmpty NestersIntrovertsMotivated ListenersParents
    +4
    Goal:
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    +7
    Style:
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    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +1
  61. WSJ Minute Briefing
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    Style:
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  62. Learning English from the News
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    English Language Learning
    Goal:
    Learning English
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  63. Apple News Today
    Apple News Today
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    Content:
    Apple ProductsNewsPolitics
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsStaying Informed
    Style:
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    When:
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  64. Twenty Thousand Hertz
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    Content:
    ArtsAudhd SupportAudio BlogAudio TechnologyEntertainment
    +8
    Audience:
    Audio Content CreatorsCollege StudentsDesignersMusic CreatorsStudents
    +1
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New Skills
    Style:
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    When:
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  65. World Report
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  66. The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
    The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
    What started as a series of short mysteries for the curious mind with a short attention span has evolved into enlightening conversations for the no...
    Content:
    History
    Audience:
    History BuffsSmall Business Owners
    Style:
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    When:
    At the GymAt WorkLong DriveQuick Listen
  67. Song Exploder
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    Content:
    ArtsAudio TechnologyCreative AttentionCreative LifeCreative Process
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    Audience:
    Audio Content CreatorsCollege StudentsCreatorsMusic CreatorsNeurodiverse Musicians
    +3
    Goal:
    Following a StoryGetting Expert Insights
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterview
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresQuick Listen
    +2
  68. Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More
    Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More
    Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast that explores a wide range of topics in history, science, geography, and culture, delivering concise...
    Content:
    Daily MicrotipsEducationHistoryMindful WalkingOpen Mindedness
    +1
    Audience:
    History BuffsStudents
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert Insights
    Style:
    EducationalSolo Commentary
    When:
    At WorkDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  69. What A Day
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    Content:
    Democratic PartyNewsPodcast Morning ShowPolitical SatirePolitics
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
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    When:
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  70. The Atlas Obscura Podcast
    The Atlas Obscura Podcast
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    Content:
    Ageless TravelBizarre HistoryEducationQuirky KnowledgeRoad Trip History
    +4
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  71. Business Daily
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    The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.
    Content:
    Business Growth CoachingEnglish for Professionals
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  72. The 7
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    News
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    Morning News ShowNews Briefing
    When:
    CommutingQuick Listen
  73. Radio Headspace
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    Content:
    Daily MicrotipsDaily MotivationalGuided MeditationIntrospectionMeditation Practice
    +9
    Audience:
    FreelancersPeople with AnxietyRunners
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional WellnessImproving HealthMental Health TipsQuick Mental Wellness
    +1
    When:
    CommutingQuick Listen
  74. This Is Important
    This Is Important
    Adam Devine, Anders Holm, Blake Anderson, and Kyle Newacheck seriously discuss some very important topics.
    Content:
    ComedyEntertainment
    Goal:
    Unwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    Q and A
    When:
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  75. Mindful In Minutes Meditation
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    Content:
    Guided MeditationHolistic WellnessMeditation PracticeMicro MeditationMindful Living
    +10
    Audience:
    Yoga Practitioners
    Goal:
    Mental Health TipsQuick Mental WellnessRelaxing
    When:
    Quick Listen
  76. Selected Shorts
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    Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects ...
    Content:
    Author InterviewsBook ClubLiterary Adventure FictionLiterature AdaptationPersonal Storytelling
    +1
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
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  77. Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
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    From Aaron Mahnke, the creator of the hit podcast Lore, Cabinet of Curiosities is an audio tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarr...
    Content:
    Bizarre HistoryMidwest StoriesStrange History
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
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  78. BrainStuff
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    Content:
    Daily MicrotipsScienceThemed Trivia
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    Discovering New IdeasLearning New Skills
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  79. Poetry Unbound
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    Content:
    ArtsBook ClubCultureFeminist PoetryPersonal Reflection
    +8
    Audience:
    Book LoversWriters
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    Style:
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    When:
    Background NoiseQuick Listen
  80. The Guilty Feminist
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    Content:
    Empowerment StorytellingGender EqualityInspirational VoicesTaboo SubjectsWomen Empowerment
    +2
    Audience:
    Women ChangemakersWomen in LeadershipWomen Over 40
    Goal:
    Gender Equity Advocacy
    Style:
    Panel Discussion
    When:
    Doing ChoresLong DriveQuick Listen
  81. WTF with Marc Maron Podcast
    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 ...
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipComedyCultureEmotional and Physical LifestyleEntertainment
    +10
    Audience:
    CreatorsGen X Dads
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsMental Health Tips
    +1
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewLive InterviewsQ and ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  82. The 365 Days of Astronomy
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    Astronomy Astrophysics
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    At the GymQuick Listen
  83. Tony Robbins Podcast Daily
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    Content:
    Auto-AyudaBusiness Growth CoachingBusiness MasteryCareer Growth StrategiesCreative Business Coaching
    +36
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCEOsEntrepreneursMarketersMotivated Listeners
    Goal:
    Entrepreneur MindsetGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedImproving ProductivityLiving on Purpose
    +2
    When:
    At WorkCommute ListeningQuick Listen
  84. Writing Excuses
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    Content:
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    +3
    Audience:
    Book LoversCreatorsFantasy FansFreelancersHorror Creators
    +1
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsWriting a Book
    When:
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  85. The Tony Robbins Channel
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    Content:
    BusinessBusiness Growth CoachingBusiness MasteryCareer Growth StrategiesCoaching Stories
    +20
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursMotivated ListenersNew Managers
    Goal:
    Building a BusinessDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedImproving Health
    +4
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    Content:
    Functional BeveragesHealth & FitnessNutritionWeight Loss
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  87. The Running Explained Podcast
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    Content:
    Health & Fitness
    Audience:
    AthletesFitness BeginnersRunners
    Goal:
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    At the GymQuick Listen
  88. Sea of Lies
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    Content:
    EntertainmentSerial KillersTrue Crime
    Audience:
    True Crime Fans
    Style:
    DocumentaryInvestigative
    When:
    Weekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  89. The Truth
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    Content:
    Audio FictionCultureDark FictionFictionImprov Comedy
    +2
    Audience:
    Sci-Fi Fans
    Goal:
    Following a Story
    Style:
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    When:
    CommutingWeekend Deep DiveQuick Listen
  90. Science Quickly
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    Content:
    Kissing HistoryScience
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    Poetry AnalysisPoetry PodcastsSpoken Word Poetry
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    College StudentsStudents
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    Content:
    Early LearningFamily LearningKids and FamilyKids EducationKids Science
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    College StudentsParent-Child LearningParentsStudents
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  93. Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day
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    Content:
    ComedyEntertainment
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    Young Adults
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    Unwinding and Laughing
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    Content:
    Dark FantasyDark FictionFictionLiterary Adventure Fiction
    Audience:
    Sci-Fi Fans
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
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    Content:
    Audio BlogConsumer TechCultureDigital CultureEntertainment
    +14
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesNight Shift WorkersRemote WorkersStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing a StoryLearning New SkillsUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    DocumentaryInvestigativeNarrative StorytellingQ and A
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommutingDoing ChoresQuick Listen
    +3
  97. Simple English News Daily
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    Content:
    Analog ProductivityAttention ManagementCareer ChangeCareer Growth StrategiesDaily Microtips
    +12
    Audience:
    Career ChangersMotivated ListenersRecent GraduatesRemote WorkersSmall Business Owners
    +2
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsImproving ProductivityLearning New SkillsProfessional DevelopmentQuick Mental Wellness
    +1
    When:
    At WorkDoing ChoresFocused LearningQuick Listen
  99. Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
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    Content:
    Audio BlogAuto-AyudaBook SummariesCampus Life GuidanceDaily Microtips
    +30
    Audience:
    College StudentsCreatorsMotivated ListenersRecent GraduatesStudents
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedImproving HealthImproving ProductivityLearning New SkillsLiving on Purpose
    +3
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +1
  100. The Best One Yet
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    Content:
    BusinessEntrepreneur InterviewsNewsPersonal FinancePodcast Growth
    +4
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCareer Driven MothersCEOsEntrepreneursWorking Moms
    Goal:
    Building a BusinessGetting Expert InsightsStarting a BusinessStaying Informed
    Style:
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    When:
    CommutingQuick Listen