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Top Podcasts for Background Noise in 2026

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For background noise, the right podcast changes the experience. These 100 shows are the ones listeners reach for in that moment — Crime Junkie, Stuff You Should Know, and My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark among the favorites.

  1. 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:
    Bizarre CrimesCold Case InvestigationsCultureEntertainmentFemale Sleuths
    +13
    Audience:
    College StudentsGen ZTrue Crime Fans
    Goal:
    Following A Story
    Style:
    Investigative
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
    +2
  2. 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:
    ComedyCreative AttentionCultureEducationElder Care
    +18
    Audience:
    Christian WomenCollege StudentsCreative EntrepreneursCreatorsEngineers
    +11
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsImproving HealthLearning English
    +5
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +3
  3. My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
    My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
    My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling tr...
    Content:
    Bizarre CrimesComedyDark FictionEntertainmentExplicit Content
    +10
    Audience:
    CouplesNight Shift WorkersStudentsTrue Crime FansYoung Adults
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceFollowing A StoryUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
    +1
  4. 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:
    Celebrity GossipComedyCultureEducationElite Lifestyle
    +8
    Audience:
    CreatorsNight Shift WorkersYoung Adults
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewPanel DiscussionQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +3
  5. 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 WellArtsChristian LivingCultureElder Care
    +17
    Audience:
    College StudentsDog ParentsOlder WorkersParentsRecent Graduates
    +2
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceFollowing A StoryMental Health TipsUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    +1
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +3
  6. Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
    Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
    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 ye...
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipComedyEntertainmentSelf ImprovementSpecial Needs Parenting
    +1
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
  7. 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:
    EntertainmentLife AdviceNewsPolitics
    Audience:
    Creators
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    InterviewMorning News ShowNews BriefingQ And A
    When:
    At WorkCommutingLong DriveQuick ListenBackground Noise
  8. Criminal
    Criminal
    Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. Hosted by Phoebe ...
    Content:
    Bizarre CrimesCold Case InvestigationsCultureDark FictionElder Care
    +14
    Audience:
    College StudentsNight Shift WorkersOlder WorkersRetireesStudents
    +1
    Goal:
    Following A Story
    Style:
    DocumentaryIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    +1
    When:
    Before BedCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  9. 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:
    ComedyConsumer TechCreative AttentionEducationInspirational Voices
    +5
    Audience:
    College StudentsDesignersProduct ManagersRecent GraduatesRemote Workers
    +2
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasImproving Public SpeakingLearning New SkillsProfessional DevelopmentYouth Motivation
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkCommutingFocused LearningLong DriveQuick ListenBackground Noise
  10. No Such Thing As A Fish
    No Such Thing As A Fish
    The official channel for the show about everything: four dorks discuss the most amazing facts they’ve learned over the last seven days. The multi a...
    Content:
    Bizarre HistoryComedyEducationImprov ComedyRoad Trip Trivia
    +1
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasLearning New SkillsUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    EducationalPanel Discussion
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveBackground Noise
  11. 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
    +21
    Audience:
    CEOsCollege StudentsFreelancersInvestorsProduct Managers
    +4
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedGraduate School SuccessLearning New Skills
    +2
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInvestigative
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveBackground Noise
    +2
  12. 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:
    BiologyComp Neuro SciCultureEducationLocal Stories
    +9
    Audience:
    College StudentsDoctorsEducatorsNight Shift WorkersStudents
    +1
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsMarriage Support
    +5
    Style:
    DebateDocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterview
    +3
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBefore BedCommutingDoing ChoresBackground Noise
    +4
  13. 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 StorytellingArtsBuilding Better CitiesConstruction Industry
    +16
    Audience:
    College StudentsCreatorsDesignersEngineersReal Estate Agents
    +4
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsSleeping Better
    +1
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewInvestigative
    +1
    When:
    At WorkBefore BedCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +3
  14. The Louis Theroux Podcast
    The Louis Theroux Podcast
    Join Louis Theroux as he embarks on a series of in-depth and freewheeling conversations with a curated collection of fascinating figures from acros...
    Content:
    Viral Moments
    When:
    Background Noise
  15. 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:
    ArtsBarroom StoriesComedyCultureEducation
    +19
    Audience:
    FreelancersNight Shift WorkersOlder WorkersRemote WorkersRetirees
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryImproving Public SpeakingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBefore BedCommutingDoing ChoresBackground Noise
    +3
  16. Shameless
    Shameless
    The pop culture podcast for smart people who love dumb stuff.
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipCultureEntertainmentPop Culture GeekRetro Pop Culture
    Audience:
    Gen Z
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    When:
    Background Noise
  17. 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
    +9
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsEngineersNight Shift WorkersRecent Graduates
    +3
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionDiscovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsImproving Health
    +2
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +2
  18. Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
    Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
    Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side...
    Content:
    ComedyEntertainmentFood And Cooking
    Goal:
    Podcast MonetizationUnwinding And Laughing
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  19. Radio Rental
    Radio Rental
    Discover real-life horror stories, from bizarre crimes to paranormal activity. These true stories are set inside the fictional world of Radio Renta...
    Content:
    Bizarre CrimesGhost StoriesHaunted PlacesParanormal InvestigationsParanormal Lore
    +2
    Goal:
    Following A Story
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    Background Noise
  20. 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:
    BiologyCritical ThinkingEducationScienceWedding Planning
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsEngineersFitness BeginnersHealthcare Professionals
    +2
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsImproving HealthLearning New SkillsProfessional Development
    +1
    Style:
    EducationalSolo Commentary
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningQuick ListenBackground Noise
    +1
  21. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
    Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
    NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest.Hate free ...
    Content:
    ComedyNewsPolitical Satire
    Audience:
    College StudentsNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterStaying InformedTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Panel DiscussionQ And A
    When:
    Before BedCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
  22. British Scandal
    British Scandal
    In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal.British scandals change the course of histor...
    Content:
    Credentialing ScandalsPolitical Crime
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    Style:
    DocumentaryInterviewInvestigative
    When:
    Doing ChoresBackground Noise
  23. Office Ladies
    Office Ladies
    Best friends and The Office co-stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey invite you to join them for the ultimate deep dive into The Office. Every week...
    Content:
    ComedyEntertainmentNostalgiaSeries AnalysisTV Show Recaps
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesGen ZWomen Over 50Young Adults
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
  24. Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories
    Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories
    Come relax with the #1 Sleep Podcast. Our unique stories help calm the mind and relax the body. Press play, it's time to Get Sleepy... Become a pre...
    Content:
    Health & FitnessMarketingMeditation PracticeNight ReflectionsNighttime Reflections
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding And Laughing
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  25. Boring History for Sleep
    Boring History for Sleep
    Welcome to Boring History to Sleep — the only show where falling asleep in the middle is not only allowed… it’s encouraged. Each episode takes you ...
    Content:
    Bedtime StoriesNighttime ReflectionsSocial Science
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  26. Scamfluencers
    Scamfluencers
    You never really know someone…especially online. In today’s world, the power of influence can be the quickest path to money and fame, and it often ...
    Content:
    Culture
    Style:
    Investigative
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  27. 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:
    CultureDating AdviceDating PlatformDating With PurposeEmpowerment Storytelling
    +13
    Audience:
    CouplesNewlyweds
    Goal:
    Following A StoryImproving My MarriageMarriage Support
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    CommutingLong DriveQuick ListenBackground Noise
  28. 8 Hour Sleep Music
    8 Hour Sleep Music
    Welcome to 8 Hour Sleep Music, a podcast that combines 8 hours of relaxing music with nature sounds and white noise to create peaceful soundscapes,...
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Background Noise
  29. Desert Island Discs
    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.
    Content:
    Audio FictionCultureLife After 60MusicStress Relief
    +1
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    When:
    CommutingLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  30. 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 InterviewsCultureNba HistoryNews
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsStaying Informed
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At WorkCommutingLong DriveQuick ListenWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  31. Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast
    Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast
    True horror stories written by those who made it out alive. First-person accounts narrated weekly in an anthology of terror and suspense. To hear y...
    Content:
    Dark FictionEntertainmentGhost StoriesMiracle StoriesParanormal Investigations
    +3
    Audience:
    True Crime Fans
    Goal:
    Following A Story
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    Background Noise
  32. The Rewatchables
    The Rewatchables
    The Rewatchables, a film podcast from the Ringer Podcast Network, features The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and a roundtable of movie lovers from the Ring...
    Content:
    Action FilmsComedyCultureEntertainmentFilm Analysis
    +5
    Style:
    Panel Discussion
    When:
    CommutingBackground Noise
  33. Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
    Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
    Can’t sleep? You’re not alone—and there’s help. Nothing Much Happens is a bedtime story podcast beloved by millions. Yoga and meditation teacher Ka...
    Content:
    Bedtime StoriesBusinessDark FictionEntertainmentHealth & Fitness
    +4
    Audience:
    Night Shift WorkersPeople With Anxiety
    Goal:
    Improving HealthMental Health TipsOvercoming AnxietyRelaxingSleeping Better
    +2
    Style:
    InterviewSerialized Fiction
    When:
    Before BedDoing ChoresBackground Noise
  34. The NoSleep Podcast
    The NoSleep Podcast
    The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening ta...
    Content:
    Audio FictionDark FictionEntertainmentFamily HorrorFiction
    +8
    Audience:
    Horror CreatorsSci-Fi Fans
    Style:
    Serialized Fiction
    When:
    Long DriveBackground Noise
  35. The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
    The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
    From the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz and company share their unique perspectives on all-things sports, pop-culture and mo...
    Content:
    EntertainmentSportsSports CommentarySports TalkUrban Sports Talk
    Audience:
    Athletes
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  36. White Noise and Sleep Sounds (12 Hours)
    White Noise and Sleep Sounds (12 Hours)
    White Noise and Sleep Sounds (12 Hours) is the world’s best and most trusted sleep sound podcast, where we’ve helped millions of listeners find it ...
    Content:
    Meditation Practice
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    At WorkBefore BedBackground Noise
  37. American History Tellers
    American History Tellers
    The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our...
    Content:
    American HistoryHistoryStorytelling TechniquesVisual StorytellingWartime Stories
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    Goal:
    Following A Story
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    CommutingLong DriveBackground Noise
  38. The Sleepy Bookshelf
    The Sleepy Bookshelf
    Fall asleep to classic works of fiction, adapted and narrated to help you relax. Each episode begins with a brief moment of relaxation followed by ...
    Content:
    Audio FictionBedtime StoriesDark FictionFiction
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  39. Welcome to Night Vale
    Welcome to Night Vale
    Twice-monthly community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, where every conspiracy theory is true. Turn on your radio and hide. Never ...
    Content:
    Audio FictionBizarre HistoryClassic Pulp FictionConspiracy TheoriesDark Fantasy
    +11
    Audience:
    Book LoversFantasy FansGen ZSci-Fi FansWriters
    Goal:
    Following A StoryTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingSerialized Fiction
    When:
    Doing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  40. 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 TransformationBusinessBusiness Growth CoachingBusiness MasteryCareer Change
    +44
    Audience:
    AccountantsAmbitious Women CareersAspiring EntrepreneursCEOsChristian Entrepreneurs
    +25
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedGraduate School Success
    +8
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +2
  41. 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 ManagementAuthor InterviewsBusinessBusiness Finance Coaching
    +66
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursAthletesCareer ChangersCEOsCoaches
    +25
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert Insights
    +13
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +3
  42. Dear Hank & John
    Dear Hank & John
    Hosts John and Hank Green (authors and YouTubers) offer both humorous and heartfelt advice about life’s big and small questions. They bring their p...
    Content:
    ComedyImprov ComedyLife Advice
    Audience:
    College StudentsStudents
    Goal:
    Overcoming AnxietyUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  43. In Our Time
    In Our Time
    Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In...
    Content:
    Ancient TextsArt ArchaeologyCultureEducationEntertainment
    +5
    Audience:
    History BuffsStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsProfessional DevelopmentSleeping Better
    +1
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewPanel Discussion
    When:
    Before BedDoing ChoresFocused LearningWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  44. TED Radio Hour
    TED Radio Hour
    Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about t...
    Content:
    Creative Life MentoringEducationInspirational VoicesKindness MovementOpen Mindedness
    +4
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesEducatorsNewlywedsStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsImproving Public SpeakingLearning New SkillsProfessional Development
    +1
    Style:
    EducationalInterview
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningQuick ListenBackground Noise
    +1
  45. Relaxing White Noise
    Relaxing White Noise
    Welcome to Relaxing White Noise, the podcast featuring white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. We make relaxing so...
    Content:
    Nature Relaxation
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  46. 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 HistoryDark FantasyDark FictionEntertainment
    +21
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansHistory BuffsStudents
    Goal:
    Following A StoryLearning New SkillsRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    Before BedCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  47. Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults
    Just Sleep - Bedtime Stories for Adults
    Do you have trouble drifting off to sleep? My mission is simple. To help you relax, put the stressful day behind you and drift off to sleep. In eve...
    Content:
    Audio FictionBedtime Stories
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  48. Happy Place
    Happy Place
    Fearne Cotton talks to incredible people about life, love, loss, and everything in-between as she reveals what happiness means to them. Hosted on A...
    Content:
    EntertainmentFeel Good NewsRelationships & DatingSelf Love PodcastsStress Relief
    +1
    Audience:
    People With Anxiety
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessMental Health Tips
    +2
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  49. 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 Insights
    +8
    When:
    At WorkCommutingBackground Noise
  50. Sleep Escape: Sleep Meditation & Hypnosis
    Sleep Escape: Sleep Meditation & Hypnosis
    Struggling to fall asleep? You're not alone. You can sleep better tonight, and even learn to love your sleep, simply by tuning into Sleep Escape. Y...
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Background Noise
  51. Three Bean Salad
    Three Bean Salad
    A podcast from comedians Mike Wozniak, Henry Paker and Benjamin Partridge. Each week the three beans tackle a different theme, suggested by the lis...
    Content:
    ComedyEntertainmentImprov Comedy
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    When:
    CommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
  52. 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 ChallengesAuthentic SelfEducationExperience Of LifeLife Advice
    +12
    Audience:
    College StudentsEmpty NestersIntrovertsParentsRecent Graduates
    +1
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsImproving ProductivityLearning New SkillsParenting HacksPreparing For Job Interviews
    +3
    Style:
    EducationalQ And A
    When:
    At WorkCommutingFocused LearningQuick ListenWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  53. The Read
    The Read
    Join bloggers Kid Fury and Crissle for their weekly podcast covering hip-hop and pop culture's most trying stars. Throwing shade and spilling tea w...
    Content:
    Black Geek CultureBlack Men IssuesBlack Women Hip-HopCelebrity GossipComedy
    +4
    Audience:
    Black Women
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Panel DiscussionQ And A
    When:
    At WorkLong DriveBackground Noise
  54. Gastropod
    Gastropod
    Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hi...
    Content:
    ArtsCultureFood And CookingGut HealthScience
    +1
    Goal:
    Learning New Skills
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    CommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
  55. Myths and Legends
    Myths and Legends
    Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories...
    Content:
    FictionFolk TalesLegends FolkloreMythologyPoetic Storytelling
    +2
    Audience:
    Fantasy Fans
    Goal:
    Following A StorySleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkBefore BedLong DriveBackground Noise
  56. Song Exploder
    Song Exploder
    Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features ...
    Content:
    ArtsAudio TechnologyCultureElectronic MusicEntertainment
    +7
    Audience:
    Audio Content CreatorsCollege StudentsCreatorsMusic CreatorsNeurodiverse Musicians
    +2
    Goal:
    Getting Expert Insights
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingLong DriveQuick ListenBackground Noise
    +1
  57. My Brother, My Brother And Me
    My Brother, My Brother And Me
    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 a...
    Content:
    ComedyFictionStoner Culture
    Goal:
    Owning AwkwardnessUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    Doing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  58. Deep Sleep Sounds
    Deep Sleep Sounds
    Sleep, relax, and unwind with our original sleepy soundscapes. Featuring nature soundscapes, binaural sleep music, and calming white noise. Become ...
    Content:
    Nature Relaxation
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Background Noise
  59. Sleep With Me
    Sleep With Me
    Insomnia? Mind racing at night? Worries keeping you up? Tune in for a bedtime story that lets you forget your problems and progressively gets more ...
    Content:
    Bedtime StoriesChronic IllnessHealth & FitnessHolistic WellnessMeditation Practice
    +6
    Audience:
    IntrovertsNight Shift WorkersPeople With AnxietyRecent GraduatesRetirees
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryEmotional WellnessImproving HealthMental Health TipsOvercoming Anxiety
    +4
    When:
    Before BedCommutingDoing ChoresBackground Noise
  60. Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers
    Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers
    Lifelong brothers, Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters! New Episod...
    Content:
    Psychedelics
    When:
    CommutingBackground Noise
  61. The Model Health Show
    The Model Health Show
    The Model Health Show is a fun, entertaining, and enlightening look at health and fitness. No subject is off limits here! World-renown author and n...
    Content:
    Emotional And Physical LifestyleFat Loss For WomenFunctional MedicineHealth & FitnessHolistic Wellness
    +6
    Audience:
    College StudentsFitness Beginners
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessImproving Health
    When:
    At The GymBackground Noise
  62. You're Wrong About
    You're Wrong About
    Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.
    Content:
    American HistoryConspiracy TheoriesCultureHistoryNostalgia
    +5
    Audience:
    College StudentsHistory BuffsStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasLearning New Skills
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  63. Sounds for Deep Sleep: White Noise, Ambience, Nature Sounds
    Sounds for Deep Sleep: White Noise, Ambience, Nature Sounds
    Join 100,000+ listeners and get deeper sleep with premium nature sounds. Ellisse, a mother from Florida, says: "It has helped me and my son relax a...
    Content:
    Nature Connection
    When:
    Background Noise
  64. Normal Gossip
    Normal Gossip
    Normal Gossip delivers juicy, strange, funny, and utterly banal gossip about people you’ll never know and never meet. Host Rachelle Hampton discuss...
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipComedyCultureEmotional And Physical LifestyleEntertainment
    +2
    Audience:
    College StudentsGen ZRecent GraduatesWorking Moms
    Goal:
    Following A StoryUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingPanel DiscussionQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
    +1
  65. 12 Hour Sound Machines for Sleep (no loops or fades)
    12 Hour Sound Machines for Sleep (no loops or fades)
    The #1 Sleep Podcast in the world, downloaded over 300 million times 😴 Brought to you by Dwellspring. Download the Dwellspring Mobile App in the Ap...
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Background Noise
  66. The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny
    The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny
    Mina talks all things football with her unique brand of humor and insight. Her friends join each episode to talk about the NFL's latest storylines ...
    Content:
    Nfl Fan CommentaryNfl PicksNfl Playoffs BreakdownNfl PodcastSports
    +1
    Audience:
    Athletes
    When:
    Background Noise
  67. The Bechdel Cast
    The Bechdel Cast
    The Bechdel Cast is a podcast about the portrayal of women in movies hosted by Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus.
    Content:
    Film AnalysisMovie Reviews
    When:
    Background Noise
  68. Phoebe Reads a Mystery
    Phoebe Reads a Mystery
    Phoebe reads a mystery novel. Our other shows are Criminal and This is Love.
    Content:
    Bedtime StoriesBook ClubLiterature AdaptationMystery Podcasts
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedLong DriveBackground Noise
  69. Good Job, Brain!
    Good Job, Brain!
    Part quiz show, part offbeat trivia, and all awesome. We here are nuts about trivia and pub quiz! And we are darn sure there are people out there w...
    Content:
    Family TriviaLife After 60Nerd CulturePub QuizPub Trivia
    +1
    Audience:
    RetireesStudents
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  70. Tracks To Relax Sleep Meditations
    Tracks To Relax Sleep Meditations
    Drift into deep, restful sleep with the Tracks To Relax Sleep Meditations Podcast! The Perfect escape from stress, racing thoughts, and restless ni...
    Content:
    Meditation PracticeStress Relief
    Goal:
    Overcoming AnxietyRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  71. Calming White Noise
    Calming White Noise
    Welcome to Calming White Noise, your new favorite podcast for white noise, sleep sounds, and cozy ambiances. Enjoy calming sounds like thunder and ...
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    When:
    Background Noise
  72. Fall of Civilizations Podcast
    Fall of Civilizations Podcast
    A history podcast looking at the collapse of a different civilization each episode. What did they have in common? Why did they fall? And what did i...
    Content:
    Ancient TextsAztec AstronomyHistoryHumanity PodcastsMens Health
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    Goal:
    Learning New Skills
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  73. You Are Good
    You Are Good
    A feelings podcast about movies.
    When:
    Background Noise
  74. Send Me To Sleep
    Send Me To Sleep
    Tonight, Andrew will talk you to sleep — no effort needed from you. Just listen, relax, and allow the calming voice to lull you into a natural, res...
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  75. Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep
    Boring Books for Bedtime Readings to Help You Sleep
    Boring Books for Bedtime is a weekly, ad-free, AI-free sleep podcast in which we calmly, quietly read something rather boring to silence the brain ...
    Content:
    Bedtime StoriesNighttime Reflections
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  76. 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 GossipComedyCultureEntertainmentExplicit Content
    +4
    Audience:
    Creators
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At WorkCommutingQuick ListenWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  77. Good Guys
    Good Guys
    Hosted by actor & writer, Josh Peck, and entrepreneur & social media icon, Ben Soffer. Check back in every Monday & Thursday for brand new episodes...
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    When:
    Background Noise
  78. BirdNote Daily
    BirdNote Daily
    Escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in the natural world. Rich in imagery, sound, and information, BirdNote inspires you to notice the worl...
    Content:
    Nature Relaxation
    Audience:
    Retirees
    When:
    Background Noise
  79. The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast
    The Yarniacs: A Knitting Podcast
    Gayle and Sharlene talk about what they are wearing, what they are stalking, and of course, what they are knitting. Grab your knitting needles, you...
    When:
    Background Noise
  80. Sleepy
    Sleepy
    Doze off to classic stories with Sleepy. Each week, baritone host Otis Gray reads old books in a low, rhythmic tone to lull you into a deep slumber...
    Content:
    Bedtime Stories
    Audience:
    Older WorkersRetireesStudents
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    At WorkBefore BedDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
  81. Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
    Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
    Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with ...
    Content:
    Campus Life GuidanceDaily MotivationalInspirational VoicesIntentional LivingLife Advice
    +13
    Audience:
    College StudentsCreatorsMotivated ListenersRecent GraduatesStudents
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedImproving HealthImproving ProductivityLearning New SkillsLiving On Purpose
    +2
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningQuick ListenBackground Noise
    +1
  82. Doughboys
    Doughboys
    The podcast about chain restaurants. Comedians Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger review fast food/sit-down chains and generally argue about food/everyth...
    Content:
    ComedyFood And Cooking
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    When:
    Doing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
  83. LeVar Burton Reads
    LeVar Burton Reads
    The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots,...
    Content:
    ArtsBook ClubFictionLiterary Adventure FictionLiterature Adaptation
    Audience:
    Book LoversFantasy FansSci-Fi Fans
    Goal:
    Following A StoryRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    Before BedCommutingLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  84. Sleep Sounds - White Noise & Sleep Music from Calm Cove
    Sleep Sounds - White Noise & Sleep Music from Calm Cove
    Relaxing Sleep Meditation Music, White Noise and Ambient & Nature Sounds from the people who bring you the Sleep Cove Podcast. Sleep & unwind with ...
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping Better
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  85. Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)
    Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show)
    Weirdly Helpful (formerly The Best Advice Show) is a short, weekly infusion of delightful, unexpected and strange ways to make life slightly and so...
    Content:
    Independent ArtistsPersonal Growth Vets
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  86. Sleep Sounds by Tmsoft
    Sleep Sounds by Tmsoft
    Having trouble sleeping, focusing, relaxing? We've got you covered! From white noise to nature sounds and everything in between, our 10 hour podcas...
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  87. Flooba
    Flooba
    🎧 Flooba is a sensory sound space for neurodivergent minds. Using binaural beats, isochronic tones, rhythmic drumming, ambient textures, and s...
    Audience:
    People With ADHD
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  88. The Genius Life
    The Genius Life
    Equal parts rigorous, rebellious, and ridiculously useful. Hosted by Max Lugavere, health and science journalist, New York Times bestselling author...
    Content:
    Functional MedicineHealth & FitnessHolistic WellnessInspirational VoicesLife Coaching
    +2
    Goal:
    Improving Health
    When:
    At The GymBackground Noise
  89. Side Hustle Pro
    Side Hustle Pro
    Side Hustle Pro spotlights bold black women entrepreneurs who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business. Join Chief Side Hustler turned f...
    Content:
    Black EntrepreneurshipBusinessConversion CopywritingDurable EntrepreneurshipEntrepreneur Interviews
    +8
    Audience:
    Ambitious Women CareersAspiring EntrepreneursBlack WomenCareer ChangersEntrepreneurs
    +6
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessProfessional DevelopmentStarting A Business
    When:
    Background Noise
  90. Reply All
    Reply All
    "'A podcast about the internet' that is actually an unfailingly original exploration of modern life and how to survive it." - The Guardian. Hosted ...
    Content:
    Consumer TechCultureDigital CultureEntertainmentTech Commentary
    +5
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesNight Shift WorkersRemote Workers
    Goal:
    Following A StoryLearning New Skills
    Style:
    DocumentaryInvestigativeNarrative StorytellingQ And A
    When:
    At WorkCommutingFocused LearningLong DriveQuick ListenBackground Noise
    +1
  91. The Judgies
    The Judgies
    Hangout with Christian, Erika, and Josh as we curate hilarious/odd stories from the internet and judge accordingly. Come be judgy with us!
    Content:
    Reddit Dating Advice
    When:
    Background Noise
  92. Spilled Milk
    Spilled Milk
    Every week on Spilled Milk, writers/comedians Molly Wizenberg and Matthew Amster-Burton start with a food-related topic, from apples to winter squa...
    Content:
    Food And Cooking
    When:
    Background Noise
  93. Sleep Whispers: Relax with ASMR bedtime sleep stories for kids and adults.
    Sleep Whispers: Relax with ASMR bedtime sleep stories for kids and adults.
    Relax with Sleep Whispers and enjoy ASMR bedtime sleep stories for kids and adults. Episodes include gently whispered meditations, bedtime stories,...
    Content:
    Meditation PracticeNight Reflections
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  94. Nature Sounds Oasis | Relaxing Nature Sounds For Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation Or Focus | Sounds Of Nature | Sleep Sounds, Sleep Music, Meditation Sounds, Ocean Waves, Rain, White Noise & More
    Nature Sounds Oasis | Relaxing Nature Sounds For Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation Or Focus | Sounds Of Nature | Sleep Sounds, Sleep Music, Meditation Sounds, Ocean Waves, Rain, White Noise & More
    Welcome to Nature Sounds Oasis. Get ready to dive headfirst into a world of pure relaxation. Each episode is like unlocking a door to a new enchant...
    Content:
    Nature Relaxation
    Audience:
    Nature-Based Family Living
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  95. Meditation Minis Podcast
    Meditation Minis Podcast
    Short guided meditations to calm your anxiety, overcome negative thinking, increase your confidence, and more. Don’t think you have the time, or me...
    Content:
    Meditation PracticeMental HealthMicro MeditationSpirituality
    Audience:
    People With AnxietyTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessMental Health TipsOvercoming AnxietyRelaxing
    +2
    When:
    Before BedDoing ChoresLong DriveQuick ListenBackground Noise
  96. The White Noise Podcast
    The White Noise Podcast
    Each episode the culture connoisseurs Stephen, Max and Tom Looney will take us through the week's events. Accompanied by great guests and fantastic...
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  97. Brown Noise Sleep Sounds
    Brown Noise Sleep Sounds
    Welcome to the Brown Noise Sleep Sounds Podcast – your audio companion for sleep, relaxation, and focus. Here you'll find brown noise, white noise,...
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedFocused LearningBackground Noise
  98. Boring History To Sleep
    Boring History To Sleep
    Struggling with insomnia or just need something calm to fall asleep to? “Boring History to Sleep” is the perfect podcast to help you relax and drif...
    Content:
    History
    Goal:
    RelaxingTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  99. The Breakroom
    The Breakroom
    Welcome to The Breakroom! Staff and friends of the New Rockstars Network dive into the latest news and releases from Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and the...
    When:
    Background Noise
  100. Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief
    Calming Anxiety | Guided Meditation, Sleep Hypnosis & Panic Attack Relief
    Stop anxiety, silence racing thoughts, and finally get the deep sleep you deserve.The Calming Anxiety Podcast offers a gentle, caring library of da...
    Content:
    Meditation Practice
    Audience:
    People With Anxiety
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceOvercoming AnxietyRelaxingSleeping Better
    When:
    Background Noise