Creative listeners, active learners, and curious minds we have gathered the top 6 podcasts to soothe your brain with stories and information-rich conversations. Whether you are bored at home, doing brain-dead chores, commuting, or just not in the mood to listen to music, we have found the best range of broad genre podcasts to explore. From incredible first-hand experiences, and true crime stories to understanding what makes the brain tick, we have it all!
So whether you are seeking new stimulating content or want to jump on the bandwagon to be the next biggest podcast host we have set out all things that make our top 7 podcast list stand out uniquely and a definite must-listen for everybody.
Why are podcasts taking over traditional radio shows?
The popularity of podcasts can be explained by their 21st-century-compatible concept that combines traditional radio talk show formats with on-demand availability provided by streaming service platforms such as Spotify or Apple Music. To put it short, podcasts allow you free range with no time constraint to listen to whatever you like, whenever and wherever you want.
What has led podcasts into a social boom, is the easy accessibility anyone has to become a podcast host. You don’t need a big broadcast studio or work for a radio station, all you need is just a mic and a computer which has led to an explosion of new shows that cover a variety of genres that were previously missing in the market.
So while there are lots and lots of podcasters out there these days, there are some that really dominate the podcast market. These are the biggest podcasts that attract millions of listeners per episode:
1. The Joe Rogan Experience
If you are looking for a laugh and a dial-in on some of the most controversial conversations between Joe Rogan and the world’s most famous guests from the likes of Elon Musk, Dan Bilzerian, Kevin Hart, Dave Chapelle, and Miley Cyrus then this is the right podcast for you. The Joe Rogan Experience is the highest followed podcast in the world with more than 11 million listeners per episode. His podcasts dive into a filter-free world founded on the foundation of free speech, which Rogan makes sure to use as the show’s added shock value. However rude, non-politically correct, and straightforward, the podcast is effectively a series of wandering conversations, often over whiskey and weed, on topics including but limited to comedy, cage-fighting, psychedelics, quantum mechanics, and politics. Keep in mind that however brave and forthright Joe Rogan’s podcasts are, his views should not be taken at face value and always with a pinch of salt. Laugh, enjoy and sit back to listen to some of the world’s most crazy conversations.
2. Crime Junkie
If you are someone who’s fascinated with all things crime-related but find yourself constantly getting trapped in divulging further into your cravings for true crime media then you should consider yourself a Crime Junkie. The Crime Junkie is a weekly true crime podcast dedicated to giving listeners their weekly fix with thrilling and addictive stories about solved and unsolved murders, missing people, serial killers, and unwanted fugitives. The show hosts discuss every Monday some of the most suspenseful topics and complex crime cases in a straightforward, casual, and informative way that’s easily digestible without any gruesome descriptions.
3. Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy is one of the social media’s hottest podcasts as the show has taken on a global movement of its own by hosting some of the world’s most famous celebrities to “get down and dirty” when it comes to the topics of sex and feminism. Just ask Hailey Bieber as she spilled all the beans about her relationship with Justin Bieber in an exclusive unfiltered conversation with Call Her Daddy’s founder Alex Cooper. Call Her Daddy criticizes the ideals of misogyny and puts a modern twist on feminism to promote the idea that it is okay to be open about sexuality. The show focuses on lowering societal stigmas around sexuality, mental health, and relationships with power imbalances to give advice to women in similar situations.
4. Maintenance Phase
If Goop and Poosh had a baby and that baby had a talk show then Maintenance Phase would be its name. Maintenance Phase is here to guide listeners away from the noise of “magical wellness cures” by delivering straightforward factual information to help sort fact from fiction with its funny, erudite perspective of all the jibberish products, tools, and cures clouting the market. From fad diets to vibrators, and fat-shaming to whatever Gwyneth Paltrow’s doing at every moment, the show is here to demystify an extremely complicated topic in a way we can all understand while making it fun, educational, and extremely entertaining.
5. The Sporkful
One thing that all humans have in common is their shared love for food. Food goes far beyond our staple meals as it is something so rich that brings joy, bonds people together, and keeps cultures and traditions alive. For foodies who are interested to broaden their horizons and tune in on conversations with some of the world’s best chefs then the creme de la creme of podcasts, Sporkful is your cup of tea.
Creator and host Dan Pashman approaches food from many angles, including Q&As with chefs and restaurateurs, the role that culture plays in eating, scientific notes, thoughts on identity, and much more. So tune in to get a spoonful of all the latest food stories on Sporkful.
6. Why Won’t You Date Me?
We’ve all asked ourselves that, haven’t we? Why does someone not like me, am I doing something wrong, or is what I am experiencing normal? Hilarious host Nicole Byer spends each episode of ‘Why Won’t You Date Me’ talking about modern dating, including conversations about apps, open relationships, matchmakers, and more. Have some of your deepest questions answered and get insight into some of Byer’s guests’ hilarious dating experiences. If you’re wondering if the show is as good and catchy as the title, then you’re right. The show is juicy, filled with light-hearted content and brutally honest conversations to comfort some disheartened questions why won’t you date me?
7. Perfection 101
Perfection 101, spearheaded by Arabic influencer Layla Akil, is a beauty and feminist empowerment podcast focused on women in the Middle East. One of the first of its kind in the Arab world, Perfection 101 is a stand-alone talk show part of the Mazaj Channel, with a brand ethos of promoting educational conversations with its famous guests for listeners to learn, be educated, and become aware of problems women face in the Middle East. The show provides its listeners with daily tips and tricks to build confidence and feel empowered as a beautiful woman. Perfection 101 goes far beyond beauty and feminist talks but dives deep into touching stories of real-life experiences, struggles, and collective empowerment.
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