No matter the subject you're interested in or even wanting to hear about there's so many podcasts available it's hard to choose just one. Hopefully this list of 15 fantastic podcasts makes your choice a bit better because chances are you're already missing out on their weekly episodes if you haven't heard any of these.
Modern Love
https://www.npr.org/podcasts/469516571/modern-love
A podcast which tells "stories of love, loss and redemption". One that not only has these essays read by famous movie and tv personalities, but interviews these authors and gets the backstory. Each story is so unique it's difficult to compare them. As heart-breaking and personal as some of these stories are, it creates a deeper level of humanity and warms the heart.
Stuff You Should Know
https://wsum.org/2018/11/20/stuff-you-should-know-podcast-review-2/
Ok so I'll admit I haven't listened to this one all that much, but from what I can tell you: this podcast is worth it. The one episode I remember the best: 10ish Cases of Really Bad Luck is entertaining and cringe-worthy all at once. Stuff You Should Know tells its listeners stories of well... stuff they should know. Do you really need to know this information?? That's a whole separate thing.
Believed
https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510326/believed
Being a student at MSU while everything that had happened with Nassar was now catching up to him and everyone involved was a bit scary. Especially as a journalism student I had no clue how to look at an issue that had shoved itself in my face and everyone immediately had an argument about the issue or someone involved. As heart-breaking as everything in this podcast is to listen to, it also opened up the entire issue for me and provided what exactly had happened (other than the obvious). There were stories of how Nassar got away with what he did and for so long.
And the Writer Is...
http://www.andthewriteris.com/
A music podcast about what songwriters write about and their inspirations. It's intriguing to listen to an artist talk about their own music and where not only their inspiration comes from but their perception of their own career. The Jon Bellion episode was so interesting to listen to because Bellion, himself, reveals a lot about how he feels about the music industry and even why his music is so unique.
Stupid Genius
https://shows.cadence13.com/podcast/stupid-genius
If anything this podcast is just plain entertaining, but also answers questions that no one knows the answer to. Emma Chamberlain, a popular Youtuber, rambles on and on about different questions that no one really knows the answer to (why people yawn is an entertaining episode). She has three guesses to get the answer correct and as she says, "pull it out of her ass". Chamberlain not only talks about the subject at hand, but also just rambles about her life and different instances she's run into.
Reply All
https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all
This seemingly random original podcast tells weird stories about the internet and parts of it. One of the first episodes I listened to was about the guy who created pop-up ads (I had no clue an actual person had created those). Each episode tells a story about part of modern life.
Stuff You Missed in History Class
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuff-you-missed-in-history-class/id283605519
Listen to topics you didn't know you wanted to know about! The hosts of this show talk about anything from donuts to Godzilla to Mary Queen of Scots and more. Listen to this entertaining podcast and check out topics you missed in history class.
Your Favorite Band Sucks
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mark-mosley-tyler-mahan-coe/your-favorite-band-sucks
"Where no band is spared"- literally. Mark and Tyler (the hosts of this podcast) continuously just hate on various bands from the Beatles to Queen to Weezer and even Blink-182. Granted the podcast seems to mostly cover rock-type bands. Saying that these hosts are a bit harsh is putting it lightly... If there's an episode about a band chances are they really really hate it.
And That's Why We Drink
https://audioboom.com/channel/andthatswhywedrink
Although I haven't listened to this one, it's definitely on my list of podcasts to listen to. I've heard about it from so many people and it even has had a few live shows. This podcast about paranormal, crime and everything scary is sure to give you goosebumps and terrify you to the bone.
How to Do Everything
https://www.askmen.com/entertainment/better_look/podcasts-for-men/collect-life-hacks-for-fun.html
It's as if someone put instructions about life into a podcast. From finding a date to finding water in the desert this podcast covers just about well... everything. As they say even in the description "no question is too big or too small".
She Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-podcast/id1439101884
A self-empowering podcast from Jordan Lee Dooley talks about how to reach your potential without the pressure to prove. The podcast says it's "like sitting down to talk with a friend" and listening to Jordan talk is not only full of advice, but calming in a sense.
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/id1345682353
You've literally been living under a rock if you don't know who Dax Shepard is. From all of the movies and tv shows he's in to his amazing marriage to Kristen Bell, you've likely heard of him in some way. Shepard interviews various other celebrities about what it's like to be a human while talking... a lot.
Girls Gotta Eat
https://www.comedyworks.com/comedians/girlsgotta-eat
This hilarious podcast is from Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine talks all about dating and guys and everything in between. They share their own experiences through this podcast and offer what not to do. This podcast is how I heard about @brosbeingbasic on Insta (it's entertaining to scroll through).
The Trypod
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cadence13/the-trypod
The infamous Try Guys from Buzzfeed have branched out onto their own and discuss just about anything in this hilarious podcast. Keith, Eugene, Zach and Ned talk about their careers as well as their personal lives. I started listening to this podcast while working for my internship and could barely keep my laughter to myself (I had to cover my mouth to stop laughing).
This Might Get Weird
https://thismightgetweird.libsyn.com/
Nonsense, common sense and even jokes at Grace and Mamrie's expenses. They try to provide their listeners with "30 minutes of the day you might not hate" but this entertaining podcast is sure to put a smile on your face and make your day just that much better.
