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30 Best Live Podcasting Podcasts (2026)

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The live podcasting space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 30 of the best, including The Joe Rogan Experience, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, and My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark.

  1. The Joe Rogan Experience
    The Joe Rogan Experience
    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
    Content:
    ComedyCultureEntertainmentExperience of LifeExplicit ContentLive Podcasting
    +16
    Audience:
    AthletesCollege StudentsGen ZMilitary VeteransNight Shift Workers
    +1
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedLearning New SkillsReferral Codes
    +1
    Style:
    DebateIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewLive InterviewsQ and A
    +1
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkCommute ListeningCommutingDoing Chores
    +3
  2. On Purpose with Jay Shetty
    On Purpose with Jay Shetty
    Jay Shetty hosts some of culture’s most influential voices in wellness and personal growth, helping you feel healthier, happier and more healed.
    Content:
    BusinessCognitive OptimizationDaily MotivationalDream Life CoachingEmotional and Physical LifestyleLive Podcasting
    +55
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCollege StudentsCreatorsEmpty NestersFirst Time Parents
    +12
    Goal:
    Building a BusinessDiscovering New IdeasEmotional Intelligence ToolsEmotional RegulationEmotional Resilience
    +15
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ and A
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkCommutingFocused LearningLong Drive
    +1
  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 FictionDark HistoryEntertainmentLive Podcasting
    +16
    Audience:
    CouplesNight Shift WorkersStudentsTrue Crime FansYoung Adults
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceFollowing a StoryReferral CodesUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    InvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +2
  4. Stuff You Should Know
    Stuff You Should Know
    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look n...
    Content:
    Asian and AAPIComedyCreative AttentionCultureEducationLive Podcasting
    +31
    Audience:
    Christian WomenCollege StudentsCreative EntrepreneursCreatorsEngineers
    +14
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsImproving Health
    +7
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeLive Interviews
    +1
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommuting
    +5
  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 WellArtsAudio BlogChristian LivingCultureLive Podcasting
    +29
    Audience:
    College StudentsDog ParentsNight Shift WorkersOlder WorkersParents
    +7
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessFollowing a Story
    +3
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    +1
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommuting
    +5
  6. Call Her Daddy
    Call Her Daddy
    The most-listened to podcast by women, Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy has been creating conversation since 2018. From deep, honest discussions to lau...
    Content:
    Adult ThemesCelebrity GossipComedyCultureElite LifestyleLive Podcasting
    +27
    Audience:
    College StudentsCreatorsGen ZSocial Media InfluencersYoung Adults
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsSexual ConfidenceUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    InterviewQ and ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At the GymCommute ListeningCommutingQuick ListenWeekend Deep Dive
  7. The Moth
    The Moth
    On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Po...
    Content:
    Adventure StorytellingArtsAudio BlogBarroom StoriesComedyLive Podcasting
    +32
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesFreelancersNight Shift WorkersOlder Workers
    +4
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +4
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommute Listening
    +5
  8. The Ben Shapiro Show
    The Ben Shapiro Show
    Tired of the lies? Tired of the spin? Are you ready to hear the hard-hitting truth in comprehensive, conservative, principled fashion? The Ben Shap...
    Content:
    Conservative Conspiracy TheoriesNewsPolitical AnalysisPolitical SatirePoliticsLive Podcasting
    Goal:
    Staying Informed
    Style:
    News BriefingSolo Commentary
    When:
    At WorkDoing Chores
  9. The NPR Politics Podcast
    The NPR Politics Podcast
    Every weekday, NPR's best political reporters are there to explain the big news coming out of Washington and the campaign trail. They don't just te...
    Content:
    Democratic PartyLive Podcast EventsNewsPolitical AnalysisPolitical CampaignsLive Podcasting
    +1
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsStaying Informed
    Style:
    DebatePanel Discussion
    When:
    At the GymCommutingQuick Listen
  10. 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 EventsLive Podcasting
    +6
    Audience:
    CEOsCollege StudentsNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterStaying InformedTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    Panel DiscussionQ and A
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing ChoresLong Drive
    +1
  11. The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast
    The Middle School Mary Poppins Podcast
    ALERT: 🍎🎙️The Apple Podcast listing was hacked in July & given numerous 1 star reviews, bringing the show’s rating from 4.9 to 3.1. 😭. Apple is...
    Content:
    EducationParentingPodcast AdvertisingPodcast Best PracticesPodcast GrowthLive Podcasting
    +9
    Audience:
    Audio Content CreatorsEducatorsParentsPodcast Community
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationPodcast MonetizationPodcaster Mindset
  12. Catholic Answers Live
    Catholic Answers Live
    Catholic Answers LIVE is a daily, call-in radio program of Catholic apologetics and evangelization airing live from 6-8 pm ET.
    Content:
    Live Podcasting
  13. The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast | The #1 Downloaded School Leadership Show
    The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast | The #1 Downloaded School Leadership Show
    BETTER LEADERS BETTER SCHOOLS is the most downloaded podcast for K-12 school leaders — sitting in the TOP 0.5% of over 2 million podcasts worldwide...
    Content:
    EducationLeadershipPodcast GrowthPodcast InsightsPodcast StrategyLive Podcasting
    +3
    Audience:
    EducatorsPodcast CommunityStudentsTeachersWomen in Leadership
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsPodcast MonetizationPodcaster MindsetProfessional Development
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused LearningLeadership Retreats
  14. Podnews Weekly Review
    Podnews Weekly Review
    The last word in podcasting news.Every Friday, James Cridland and Sam Sethi review the week's top stories from Podnews; and interview some of the b...
    Content:
    Podcast Best PracticesPodcast GrowthPodcast InsightsPodcast StrategyPodcasting for BusinessLive Podcasting
    +2
    Audience:
    Podcast Community
    Goal:
    Podcaster Mindset
  15. Ask the Podcast Coach
    Ask the Podcast Coach
    Dave Jackson has been helping people launch podcasts since 2005 and every Saturday he is joined by Jim Collison to is runs the Average Guy Network....
    Content:
    Podcast Best PracticesPodcast StrategyPodcasting IndustryPodcasting TipsPodcasting TutorialsLive Podcasting
    Goal:
    Podcast Monetization
  16. Podcasting 2.0
    Podcasting 2.0
    The Podcast Index presents Podcasting 2.0 - Upgrading Podcasting
    Content:
    Podcast GrowthPodcast InsightsPodcast StrategyPodcasting IndustryPodcasting TipsLive Podcasting
    +1
    Audience:
    Podcast Community
    Goal:
    Podcast Monetization
  17. Misión de Audaces Podcast
    Misión de Audaces Podcast
    Misión de Audaces vuelve a Poniente para acompañar el regreso de **La Casa del Dragón**. Con motivo de la nueva temporada de *...
    Content:
    Podcast Best PracticesPodcast GrowthPodcast InsightsPodcast MarketingPodcast StrategyLive Podcasting
    +4
    Audience:
    Audio Content CreatorsPodcast Community
    Goal:
    Podcast MonetizationPodcaster Mindset
  18. State of Streaming Podcast
    State of Streaming Podcast
    Covering the topics, trends, people, and acquisitions shaping Streaming TV.
    Content:
    EntertainmentTechnologyStreaming TVLive Podcasting
  19. Washington Post Live
    Washington Post Live
    A podcast from Washington Post Live, the newsroom’s live journalism platform, where top-level government officials, business leaders, cultural infl...
    Content:
    Live Podcasting
  20. Divine Psilocybin - Magic Mushrooms and Psychedelic Talks
    Divine Psilocybin - Magic Mushrooms and Psychedelic Talks
    Psychedelics, my experiences on psilocybin, integration with Christianity and spiritual growth. Lots of trip reports. Suggestions on what to and wh...
    Content:
    Live Podcasting
  21. New Media Show (Audio)
    New Media Show (Audio)
    New Media Show with Rob Greenlee formerly co-hosted by Todd Cochrane RIP discussing the new media and podcasting space with new weekly guest co-hosts.
    Content:
    Podcast AdvertisingPodcast GrowthPodcast InsightsPodcasting IndustryPodcasting TipsLive Podcasting
    Audience:
    Audio Content Creators
  22. Poduty and the Podcast News! - The Only Live News Podcast about Live Podcasting!
    Poduty and the Podcast News! - The Only Live News Podcast about Live Podcasting!
    Poduty and the News is the only live podcast delivering podcast news exclusively focused on the fast-growing world of live podcasting. Recorded in ...
    Content:
    Live Podcast EventsNewsPodcast GrowthPodcast StrategyLive Podcasting
    Audience:
    Creators
    Goal:
    Podcast Monetization
  23. Live Music Showcase
    Live Music Showcase
    Features performances by local and national musicians "live" in the Mike Eisenstadt Live Performance Studio at WMNF.
    Content:
    Live Podcasting
  24. Podcasters' Roundtable
    Podcasters' Roundtable
    Discussing the issues that face podcast producers and podcasting. Each Roundtable features a new podcaster from the community of viewers listeners....
    Content:
    Podcast Best PracticesPodcast InsightsPodcast StrategyPodcasting IndustryPodcasting TutorialsLive Podcasting
    Audience:
    Podcast Community
    Goal:
    Podcast MonetizationPodcaster Mindset
    Style:
    Panel Discussion
  25. Spreaker Live Show
    Spreaker Live Show
    This is an archive of the Official Spreaker podcast, hosted by Rob Greenlee, Former VP, Podcaster Relations at https://Voxnest.com (@robgreenlee) -...
    Content:
    Live Podcasting
  26. The Guide to LIVE Streaming
    The Guide to LIVE Streaming
    "The Guide to LIVE" is your go-to weekly gathering for discussions on live streaming, guided by individuals who truly understand the essence of the...
    Content:
    Live Podcasting
  27. Broadcast & Enterprise Media Insights with Jim Jachetta
    Broadcast & Enterprise Media Insights with Jim Jachetta
    Broadcast & Enterprise Media Insights with Jim Jachetta explores the technologies, workflows, and engineering behind reliable video transmission an...
    Content:
    Live Podcasting
  28. Better Podcasting: Live Chat
    Better Podcasting: Live Chat
    Recording in between seasons of the Better Podcasting main show, Stephen Jondrew & SP Rupert of Better Podcasting, chat live with the audience, tak...
    Content:
    Live Podcasting
  29. Bananas
    Bananas
    Lo mejor de mi mismo nomás aparte pensando en ti
    Content:
    Live Podcasting
    Goal:
    Unwinding and Laughing
  30. The Crabby Office Lady Podcasts
    The Crabby Office Lady Podcasts
    Content:
    Live Podcasting