If you know me then you know that I’m a podcast fiend. I can’t get enough of them. I listen to podcasts just about any chance I get: doing laundry, working out, when I’m too hungover to look at a TV screen, and road trips. I definitely have my favorites, and have even written about them in past articles, but I’m here to share each and every show in my podcast library.
1. My Favorite Murder
As previously mentioned, I do have favorites and “My Favorite Murder” is my favorite of all time. I won’t spend too much time on this one because you can check out a full description in my previous article here, but I’ll give a quick summary. Hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark flawlessly combine true crime and comedy for a podcast that’ll have you looking over your shoulder one minute and cracking up the next.
2. This American Life
Okay so this isn’t technicallya podcast, rather a radio show, but I’m including it anyway. The show is hosted by Ira Glass, who has one of the most soothing voices I’ve ever heard. She also sounds a little like Fred Armisen. Each episode has a theme which is explored through several “acts” produced by various staff and freelance contributors. The content varies widely from week to week, but can mainly be categorized as journalistic non-fiction. Some of my personal favorite episodes are “Notes on Camp” and “Switched at Birth.”
3. Insanely Chill
Vine-star-turned-YouTuber Cody Ko hosts this podcast in which he interviews a guest each week. This podcast has grown a lot, and what used to be 10 minute episodes of Cody ranting about random topics such as tattoos and hard tacos has transformed into a show with the ~super sophisticated~ structure that it has now. The laid-back atmosphere of the show allows guests to talk about their own lives with room for hilarious tangents. Plus, there’s a visual option on YouTube! Some of his guests have included Joe Santagato, Jimmy Tatro, Emma Chamberlain, Josh Ovalle, and many more.
4. 2 Dope Queens
What sets “2 Dope Queens” apart from other podcasts is that it is taped live at Union Hall. The show is hosted by Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, and features three guest comedians each episode. The show discusses issues such as “race, gender, sex, and other less serious topics.” Also check out the “2 Dope Queens” interview-talkshow spinoff “Sooo Many White Guys,” which is hosted by Phoebe Robinson and produced by Ilana Glazer.
5. Stuff You Should Know
“Stuff You Should Know” is both a podcast and video series published by the HowStuffWorks website and hosted by Josh Clark and Charels W. “Chuck” Bryant. Episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, and they educate listeners on a wide variety of topics such as cheese, pinball, and tipping in restaurants. Josh and Chuck are by no means experts on the topics they explore, rather just a couple of guys who really enjoy research. Their relatable self-deprecating humor and genuine curiosity makes learning fun!
6. Do You Need A Ride?
Hosted by Karen Kilgarrif and Chris Fairbanks, this podcast has a pretty simple concept: The two hosts take other comedians either to or from the airport, and interview them along the way. Some examples of guests include Fred Armisen, Rob Delaney, Todd Glass, and Jamie Lee. Come along for the (literal) ride as Karen and Chris attempt to host a podcast and avoid crashing all at the same time!