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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, The Daily, and Stuff You Should Know 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 ZThirtysomethingsTrue Crime Fans
    Goal:
    Following A Story
    Style:
    Investigative
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
    +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:
    CultureDemocratic PartyEducationEnglish FluencyEntertainment
    +8
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsFirst Time ParentsGen ZInvestors
    +9
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsStaying Informed
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeMorning News Show
    +4
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +3
  3. 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
    +27
    Audience:
    Christian WomenCollege StudentsCreative EntrepreneursCreatorsEngineers
    +13
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsImproving HealthLearning English
    +5
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +3
  4. 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 FictionDark HistoryEntertainment
    +14
    Audience:
    CouplesNight Shift WorkersStudentsTrue Crime FansYoung Adults
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceFollowing A StoryReferral CodesUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    InvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
    +1
  5. 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 SkillsReferral CodesUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewPanel DiscussionQ And A
    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 GossipComedyCreative ProcessEntertainmentSelf Improvement
    +2
    Audience:
    Night Shift WorkersRunners
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsReferral CodesUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
  7. 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 LivingCultureDeath Preparedness
    +23
    Audience:
    College StudentsDog ParentsOlder WorkersParentsRecent Graduates
    +3
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessFollowing A Story
    +2
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    +1
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +3
  8. 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 AttentionCultureEducation
    +6
    Audience:
    College StudentsDesignersProduct ManagersRecent GraduatesRemote Workers
    +2
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsImproving Public SpeakingLearning New SkillsProfessional Development
    +1
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkCommutingFocused LearningLong DriveQuick ListenBackground Noise
  9. 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 AdviceNewsPodcast Morning ShowPolitics
    Audience:
    College StudentsCreators
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    InterviewMorning News ShowNews BriefingQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingLong DriveQuick ListenBackground Noise
  10. Criminal
    Criminal
    Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in...
    Content:
    Bizarre CrimesCold Case InvestigationsCultureDark FictionDark History
    +17
    Audience:
    Book LoversCollege StudentsNight Shift WorkersOlder WorkersRetirees
    +2
    Goal:
    Following A StoryPreparing For Job Interviews
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewInvestigative
    +2
    When:
    Before BedCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  11. 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
  12. 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 Skills
    +2
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveBackground Noise
    +2
  13. 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:
    Audio BlogBiologyComp Neuro SciCultureEducation
    +13
    Audience:
    College StudentsDoctorsEducatorsNight Shift WorkersStudents
    +1
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsImproving My MarriageLearning New Skills
    +7
    Style:
    DebateDocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterview
    +3
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBefore BedCommutingDoing ChoresBackground Noise
    +4
  14. 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 Wellness
    +11
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInteractive Kids PodcastsInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveBackground Noise
    +2
  15. 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 ComedyQuirky Knowledge
    +5
    Audience:
    Students
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasLearning New SkillsUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    EducationalPanel Discussion
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveBackground Noise
  16. 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 Skills
    +4
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewInvestigative
    +1
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBefore BedCommutingDoing ChoresBackground Noise
    +4
  17. 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:
    Loneliness StudiesViral Moments
    When:
    Background Noise
  18. 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
    +25
    Audience:
    FreelancersNight Shift WorkersOlder WorkersRemote WorkersRetirees
    +2
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessFollowing A Story
    +3
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBefore BedCommutingDoing ChoresBackground Noise
    +3
  19. 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:
    Guided MeditationHealth & FitnessMarketingMeditation PracticeNight Reflections
    +1
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding And Laughing
    When:
    Before BedFocused LearningBackground Noise
  20. 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
  21. 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 Health
    +2
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +2
  22. 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. Support p...
    Content:
    ComedyEntertainmentExecutive LeadershipLeadershipLive Podcast Events
    +6
    Audience:
    CEOsCollege StudentsNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterStaying InformedTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Panel DiscussionQ And A
    When:
    Before BedCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  23. 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
    Audience:
    Working Moms
    Style:
    Investigative
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  24. 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
  25. The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
    The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
    The Happiness Lab is serving up scientifically-backed takes this summer that are so hot, even your SPF 50 won’t protect you. With the help of...
    Content:
    Auto-AyudaCoping SkillsCultureDaily MotivationalEducation
    +46
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCollege StudentsEducatorsFitness BeginnersHealthcare Professionals
    +9
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessBurnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional Regulation
    +14
    Style:
    EducationalInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +2
  26. 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:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At WorkCommutingLong DriveQuick ListenWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Office Ladies
    Office Ladies
    The Office co-stars and best friends, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, are doing the ultimate The Office re-watch podcast for you. Each week Jenna ...
    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
  30. 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 FictionCultureEntertainmentLife After 60Music
    +2
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    When:
    CommutingLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  31. 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
    +15
    Audience:
    CouplesNewlyweds
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceFollowing A StoryImproving My MarriageMarriage Support
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    CommutingLong DriveQuick ListenWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  32. 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 Insights
    +5
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewInvestigative
    +2
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +3
  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 teach...
    Content:
    Bedtime StoriesBusinessDark FictionEntertainmentHealth & Fitness
    +5
    Audience:
    Night Shift WorkersPeople With Anxiety
    Goal:
    Improving HealthMental Health TipsOvercoming AnxietyRelaxingSleeping Better
    +2
    Style:
    InterviewSerialized Fiction
    When:
    Before BedDoing ChoresBackground Noise
  34. 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
  35. Swindled
    Swindled
    A narrative true-crime podcast that uses immersive storytelling, archival audio, and cinematic sound design to explore the world of white-collar cr...
    Content:
    Bizarre CrimesCapitalism CritiqueCredentialing ScandalsFood And CookingHuman Stories
    +3
    Audience:
    True Crime Fans
    Goal:
    Following A Story
    Style:
    InvestigativeSolo Commentary
    When:
    Before BedLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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 SupportBiologyCritical ThinkingEducationHealth & Fitness
    +5
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsEngineersFitness BeginnersHealthcare Professionals
    +2
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsImproving HealthLearning New SkillsProfessional Development
    +1
    Style:
    EducationalSolo Commentary
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveBackground Noise
    +2
  39. 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 FantasyDark FictionEntertainmentFamily Horror
    +9
    Audience:
    Horror CreatorsSci-Fi Fans
    Goal:
    To Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    Serialized Fiction
    When:
    Long DriveBackground Noise
  40. The Dan Le Batard Show
    The Dan Le Batard Show
    Live from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan Le Batard and company share their unique perspectives on all things sports, pop culture, and more....
    Content:
    EntertainmentSportsSports CommentarySports TalkUrban Sports Talk
    Audience:
    Athletes
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  41. UK True Crime Podcast
    UK True Crime Podcast
    The UK True Crime Podcast, hosted by Adam Lloyd, is a leading true crime podcast, with new episodes released every Tuesday and Friday.Shortlisted f...
    Content:
    True Crime
    When:
    Background Noise
  42. 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 NewsParentingRelationships & DatingSelf Love Podcasts
    +2
    Audience:
    People With Anxiety
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessMental Health Tips
    +2
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  43. 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 Insights
    +14
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +3
  44. 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:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  45. 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
    +7
    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
  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 HistoryCryptid FolkloreDark FantasyDark Fiction
    +24
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansHistory BuffsStudents
    Goal:
    Following A StoryLearning New SkillsRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    Before BedCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveQuick ListenBackground Noise
    +1
  47. 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 LoversCollege StudentsFantasy FansGen ZSci-Fi Fans
    +1
    Goal:
    Following A StoryTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingSerialized Fiction
    When:
    CommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  48. 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 Success
    +8
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningBackground Noise
    +2
  49. 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 HistoryHistoryRoad Trip HistoryStorytelling TechniquesVisual Storytelling
    +1
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    Goal:
    Following A Story
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    CommutingLong DriveBackground Noise
  50. The Jefferson Fisher Podcast
    The Jefferson Fisher Podcast
    Communicate with confidence so you can argue less and talk more. Every episode of The Jefferson Fisher Podcast is packed with actionable strategies...
    Content:
    Communication SkillsEducationRelationship CommunicationRelationships & Dating
    Audience:
    Lawyers
    Goal:
    Improving Public Speaking
    When:
    CommutingBackground Noise
  51. 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
    +3
    Audience:
    College StudentsGen ZRecent GraduatesThirtysomethingsWorking Moms
    Goal:
    Following A StoryUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingPanel DiscussionQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
    +1
  52. The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds
    The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds
    Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds picks a subject from history and examine it
    Content:
    American HistoryBizarre HistoryComedyHistoryNostalgia
    +1
    Audience:
    CaregiversHistory Buffs
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    When:
    CommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  53. 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
    +5
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesEducatorsNewlywedsStudents
    +1
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationGetting Expert InsightsImproving Public SpeakingLearning New Skills
    +2
    Style:
    EducationalInterview
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningQuick ListenBackground Noise
    +1
  54. White Noise and Sleep Sounds (12 Hours)
    White Noise and Sleep Sounds (12 Hours)
    White Noise & Sleep Sounds (12 Hours) is the world's best and most trusted sleep sound podcast — your home for all things sleep. We've helped m...
    Content:
    Meditation Practice
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    At WorkBefore BedBackground Noise
  55. 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:
    Improving HealthRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  56. The Blindboy Podcast
    The Blindboy Podcast
    Hosted by Blindboyboatclub, who is an artist and author. An eclectic podcast containing short fiction, interviews and comedy. Hosted on Acast. See ...
    Content:
    Audio FictionIrish CultureMental HealthOverthinking
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessMental Health TipsOvercoming AnxietyRelaxingUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Solo Commentary
    When:
    Background Noise
  57. Miss Me?
    Miss Me?
    Join longtime friends Miquita Oliver & Jordan Stephens for their twice a week catch-ups, discussing everything from the highs and lows of their...
    Content:
    Missing Persons
    When:
    Background Noise
  58. 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
  59. The Vergecast
    The Vergecast
    The Vergecast is the flagship daily podcast from The Verge about small gadgets, Big Tech, and everything in between. Every Friday, Nilay Patel and ...
    Content:
    Audio TechnologyConsumer TechDigital CultureEmerging TechnologiesIndustrial Tech Sector
    +6
    Audience:
    DevelopersEngineers
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New Skills
    Style:
    InterviewNews BriefingPanel Discussion
    When:
    CommutingBackground Noise
  60. 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
  61. 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 AdviceMental Health
    Audience:
    College StudentsStudentsYoung Adult
    Goal:
    Overcoming AnxietyPodcast MonetizationUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    At WorkDoing ChoresBackground Noise
  62. My Dad Wrote A Porno
    My Dad Wrote A Porno
    Imagine if your Dad wrote a dirty book. Most people would try to ignore it and pretend it had never happened - but not Jamie Morton. Instead, he's ...
    Content:
    Adult ThemesComedyEromedyErotic FictionErotica
    +3
    Audience:
    Book LoversStay At Home Dads
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    When:
    At The GymCommutingLong DriveBackground Noise
  63. 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 Tips
    +5
    Style:
    EducationalQ And A
    When:
    At WorkCommutingFocused LearningQuick ListenWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  64. 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
    +6
    Audience:
    Black WomenBook Lovers
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Panel DiscussionQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkLong DriveBackground Noise
  65. 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 TextsAncient WisdomAztec AstronomyHistoryHumanity Podcasts
    +2
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsRelaxingTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    Before BedFocused LearningLong DriveWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  66. Stuff To Blow Your Mind
    Stuff To Blow Your Mind
    Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCor...
    Content:
    ScienceStoner Culture
    Audience:
    Students
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasLearning New Skills
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    CommutingFocused LearningBackground Noise
  67. 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 RelaxationProductivity
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  68. The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast
    The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast
    Join Seth Meyers as he sits down with fellow SNL alum and comedy-music sensations The Lonely Island (Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccon...
    Content:
    CultureEntertainmentNostalgiaRetro Pop Culture
    When:
    Background Noise
  69. 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:
    ArtsBeverage CultureCultureEntertainmentFood And Cooking
    +3
    Goal:
    Learning New Skills
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    CommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
  70. 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:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  71. 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 TalesGreek MythologyLegends FolkloreMythology
    +3
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansHistory Buffs
    Goal:
    Following A StorySleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkBefore BedLong DriveBackground Noise
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
    +6
    Audience:
    College StudentsHistory BuffsRunnersStudentsWorking Moms
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasLearning New SkillsStaying Informed
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveBackground Noise
    +1
  75. 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 TechnologyCreative ProcessCultureEdm Production
    +12
    Audience:
    Audio Content CreatorsCollege StudentsCreatorsMusic CreatorsNeurodiverse Musicians
    +2
    Goal:
    Following A StoryGetting Expert Insights
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
    +2
  76. Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast
    Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast
    Join host Scott Aukerman ("Mr. Show" & "Between Two Ferns: The Movie") as he interviews celebrity guests like Jon Hamm, Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Masla...
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipComedyEntertainmentImprov ComedyPop Culture Geek
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveBackground Noise
  77. 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
  78. 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:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional WellnessImproving HealthMental Health Tips
    When:
    At The GymBackground Noise
  79. 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 RhymesBedtime StoriesChronic IllnessHealth & FitnessHolistic Wellness
    +8
    Audience:
    IntrovertsNight Shift WorkersPeople With AnxietyRecent GraduatesRetirees
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryEmotional WellnessImproving HealthMental Health TipsOvercoming Anxiety
    +4
    When:
    Before BedCommutingDoing ChoresBackground Noise
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. Rain Sounds
    Rain Sounds
    Immerse yourself in the soothing world of "Rain Sounds," a podcast dedicated to bringing the calming and therapeutic effects of natural ambient sou...
    When:
    Background Noise
  83. The Infinite Monkey Cage
    The Infinite Monkey Cage
    Professor Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes. Joined by a panel of scientists, experts an...
    Content:
    Astronomy AstrophysicsBiologyClimate ChangeClimate EducationCosmic Guidance
    +3
    Audience:
    EngineersSci-Fi FansStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert Insights
    Style:
    EducationalPanel Discussion
    When:
    CommutingLong DriveBackground Noise
  84. Alice Isn't Dead
    Alice Isn't Dead
    A truck driver searches across America for the wife she had long assumed was dead. In the course of her search, she will encounter not-quite-human ...
    Content:
    Audhd SupportAudio FictionDark FantasyDark FictionFamily Horror
    +9
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansSci-Fi Fans
    Goal:
    Following A Story
    Style:
    Serialized Fiction
    When:
    At The GymQuick ListenBackground Noise
  85. 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
  86. 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:
    Guided MeditationMeditation PracticeStress Relief
    Goal:
    Overcoming AnxietyRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  87. 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 ReviewsWomen Empowerment
    When:
    Background Noise
  88. 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
  89. 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:
    Following A StoryRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    When:
    Before BedLong DriveBackground Noise
  90. 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
    +5
    Audience:
    RetireesStudents
    When:
    At WorkBackground Noise
  91. 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 SkillsMental Health Tips
    +1
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At WorkCommutingLong DriveQuick ListenWeekend Deep DiveBackground Noise
  92. The History of Rome
    The History of Rome
    A weekly podcast tracing the history of the Roman Empire, beginning with Aeneas's arrival in Italy and ending with the exile of Romulus Augustulus,...
    Content:
    Ancient TextsEducationHistoryRoad Trip History
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    Style:
    EducationalSolo Commentary
    When:
    Focused LearningLong DriveBackground Noise
  93. Weekly Motivation by Ben Lionel Scott
    Weekly Motivation by Ben Lionel Scott
    Here you'll find weekly motivation from some of the most successful and high achieving people in the world to help encourage you through your journ...
    Content:
    Inspirational VoicesMindset Breakthroughs
    Goal:
    Getting Motivated
    When:
    Background Noise
  94. Duncan Trussell Family Hour
    Duncan Trussell Family Hour
    A weekly salon-style supershow where comedian Duncan Trussell and guests explore the multiverse. See Duncan on the road! DuncanTrussell.com for dat...
    Content:
    EntertainmentExistential QuestioningPsychedelicsRaw ConversationsSpiritual Awakening
    +1
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    When:
    Background Noise
  95. You Are Good
    You Are Good
    A feelings podcast about movies.
    When:
    Background Noise
  96. 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 ToUnwinding And Laughing
    When:
    Before BedBackground Noise
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. CONFLICTED
    CONFLICTED
    An ex-Al Qaeda jihadi turned MI6 spy and a former monk turned filmmaker, have been embedded at the heart of conflicts in the Middle East. Together ...
    Content:
    Day TradingHistoryMiddle East Conflict
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    When:
    Background Noise
  100. 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