Maybe it’s a result of being home along more, and craving the sound of other voices, but this year I’ve significantly increased my podcast listening. Over the year I expanded my rotation to a variety of shows, including about two dozen programs I listen to regularly. These are my top 8 from this year, along with a few of my favorite episodes.
This is the podcast I’ve been listening to for the longest, ever since the 2016 election. They cover a WIDE range of topics, many regarding politics/government. This 1A has done an incredible job covering the covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 election, and so much more. I listen to the Friday News Round religiously.
- How Whiteness Affected the Election
- Is ‘Latinx’ The Future Of Latino Identity?
- White Christians Grapple With Their Faith’s Racist Past And Present
- What Is Cottagecore?
As host Alie Ward says each episod, “ask smart people stupid questions” as she interviews ologist of different specialties. I promise you’ll be entertained and feel a million times more knowledgeable after listening to Ologies. You’ll have loads of fun facts to share on your next virtual happy hour.
- Plumology (Feathers)
- Thanatology (Death & Dying)
- Disinfectiology (Bleach)
- Nassology (Taxidermy)
- Bryology (Moss)
- Toxinology (Jellyfish Venom)
You don’t need to be a true foodie to love this podcast. Each episode covers the history and science behind food and foodie fads.
- The Curry Chronicles
- The Bagelization of America
- Mango Mania: How the American Mago Lost its Flavor — and How it Might Just Get it Back
- It’s Tea Time: Pirates, Polyphenols and a Proper Cuppa
- This Supd’s For You
If you’re a fan of How I Built This, then you’ll LOVE Well Made. Each episode is an interview with different visionaries who seek to transform our patterns of consumption for the better.
- Giving a Crap with Danny Alexander, co-founder and CPO of Who Gives a Crap
- Decolonizing spices with Sana Javeri Kadri, founder of Diaspora Co.
- Navigating Difficult Times with Davis Smith, Founder and CEO of Cotopaxi
- Creating a Safe Space for Beauty with Gloria Noto, founder of NOTO Botanics
If you’re a fan of The Office, then this is a must-listen-to podcast! Jenna Fischer (Pam) and Angela Kinsey (Angela) share SO many amazing behind the scene details from the making of the show.
I listen to this podcast every morning as soon as I get up. It’s a great way to keep tabs on what’s happening in the business world, specifically in regards to the stock market.
Really fun deep dives into the lives and legacies of famous family dynasties. Pro tip: Listen to them in order. I tend to wait until an entire season is released and then binge them back-to-back while doing Sunday meal prep and chores.
- British Royal Family (Ep 1 of 5)
- The Murdochs (Ep 1 of 6)
- Beyonce and Jay Z (Ep 1 of 6)
- The House of Versace (Ep 1 of 5)
As previously mentioned, one of my 2020 goals was to be more sustainable. In educating myself, I started listening to Defining Sustainability, which helps break down different topic that aims to push sustainability forward.
Marissa Osowsky 
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