The Best Podcasts for Everyone
Podcasts are to radio as streaming services are to television, and we are lucky enough to be living through the golden age of both. You can find a podcast about almost anything these days, but with great choice comes great mediocrity—you might need a helping hand to find the podcasts worthy of your ear. Our expertly curated list will entertain and educate you, whether you’re doing the dishes, working out, commuting, or lazing in the bath.
For more advice, check out our guides on how to listen to more podcasts and the best podcasts for kids. If you’re feeling entrepreneurial, read our recommendations on the gear you need to start a podcast.
Updated April 2024: We added several podcasts, including Ologies, The Food Chain, and Bandsplain, plus a new music section. We've also removed links to Google's recently shuttered podcast app.
Table of Contents- Best Tech Podcasts
- Best Society Podcasts
- Best Culture Podcasts
- Best True-Crime Podcasts
- Best Science Podcasts
- Best Economics Podcasts
- Best Business Podcasts
- Best Celebrity Interview Podcasts
- Best Sports Podcasts
- Best Music Podcasts
- Best Movie Podcasts
- Best TV Podcasts
- Best Fiction Podcasts
- Best History Podcasts
- Best Food Podcasts
- Best Health and Wellness Podcasts
- Best Comedy Podcasts
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Best Tech Podcasts The DropoutSneak a peek behind the curtain, as this podcast follows the trials and tribulations of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, the tech startup that promised to disrupt blood testing but disintegrated in the face of whistleblowers, inaccurate results, and fraudulent claims. John Carreyrou’s reporting broke the scandal, and his book Bad Blood also spawned another interesting podcast. But The Dropout is a refreshingly clear recounting of the sordid tale, with season two tackling the trial.
Apple Darknet DiariesAnyone with an interest in hacking and cybercrime will appreciate this investigative podcast from Jack Rhysider. Densely packed and tightly edited, the show covers topics like Xbox hacking, a Greek
