Whether you bike, walk, bus or carpool to work, chances are you have time to listen to a podcast. With almost unlimited options, you are bound to find a variety of podcasts of interest.
To narrow your search, here are some of the most popular podcasts, and some well-regarded sleepers, that can help make your commute more entertaining.
Top ‘Arts’ Podcasts
Nick DiGiovanni – One of world’s top food content creators who “is redefining what it means to be a chef.” A Master Chef finalist and NYT Best-Selling author, DiGiovanni is known for pushing culinary boundaries: breaking world records and cooking with some of the world’s biggest stars. These are short, digestible (pun intended) podcasts that mirror his content on video platforms.
Service95 Book Club with Dua Lipa – A popstar hosting a literary podcast. “There are no rules when it comes to the books Dua chooses. She shares her favorite reads straight from her bookshelf.” Most episodes center around interviewing authors or hearing authors read straight from their works.
Top Business Podcasts
The Diary of a CEO with Steven Barlett – Hosted by a British entrepreneur, investor and author, Steven Bartlett interviews the world’s most fascinating CEOs, experts, therapists, and leaders “with the hope that their lessons will help both you and him live better lives.”
Comedy
Good Hang with Amy Poehler – A comedy interview podcast hosted by actress and comedian Amy Poehler. Each episode features a conversation with guests, discussing their careers and everyday lives. “This podcast is not about trying to make you better or giving advice. Amy just wants to have a good time.”
SmartLess – Hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett. In each episode, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. “What ensues is a genuinely improvised and authentic conversation filled with laughter and newfound knowledge to feed the SmartLess mind.”
Top Health Podcast
Huberman Lab – Hosted by a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology at the Stanford School of Medicine. The podcast discusses neuroscience and science-based tools, including how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health, as well as existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works.
Top History Podcasts
Conspiracy Theories – The world’s most controversial events, and the complex beliefs behind them. From Bigfoot sightings to bitcoin takeovers, alien landings to assassinations, “who’s shaping the narrative – and why?”
The Rest is History – Explore the stories of history’s most brutal rulers, deadly battles, and world-changing events. From the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, the Nazi conquest of Europe, to the French Revolution, the sinking of the Titanic, or the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. “The show brings the past to life with gripping storytelling and expert analysis, as they unpack the high-drama moments that shaped our world.”
Sports
The Bill Simmons Podcast – One of the most downloaded sports (and sometimes pop culture) podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as a slew of friends and family members “who always happen to be suspiciously available.”
True Crime
Mystery Monday – Popular YouTube true crime series that has become a traditional podcast as well. Host Bella Fiori talks all things true crime and shares the stories of the victims and their families.
Crime Junkies – One of the longest running, and most popular podcasts in this ever-growing genre, host Ashley Flowers unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases. “From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.”
TV and Film
The Big Picture, Rewatchables and the Prestige TV Podcast – Three podcasts from the Spotify owned Ringer network. These podcasts focus on all things movies (the Big Picture), movies you have watched over and over (Rewatchables) and the best scripted shows on television and streaming (Prestige TV).
Note: Most of these podcasts were selected based on their United States rankings on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Political shows and shows with explicit content of controversial views were excluded.
