Hey friends!
I get my best podcast suggestions from friends and since WE’RE FRIENDS (newsflash), I thought now would be a good time to get all of our summer listening sorted in hopes of lots of summer travel adventures and road trips. Here’s what I’m listening to and what’s on my radar for the next few months.
What are you listening to? Are you holding out on any podcast secrets!? Share them in the comments below and tell us why you’re listening. We’ll build ourselves a solid list!
In food news: I made this Tomato Cobbler with Blue Cheese Biscuits from the waaay back archives and they did not disappoint!
Enjoy today! Here’s my offering:
• I love each episode of Ologies with Alie Ward more than the next. It’s a great combination of a curious, relatable mind (GO ALIE!) and a knowledgable science podcast. It’s smart (so smart) and somehow irreverent. I’ve found myself deeply interested in topics I never thought I’d give a second thought.
• I’m just starting 10 Percent Happier with Dan Harris and so far I appreciate the positivity and motivation! It’s super thoughtful!
• This podcast is about human love relationships – very raw and honest and thoughtful: Where Should We Begin is hosted by psychotherapist and explores some really intimate moments between people. Just like we all live! I appreciate it very much.
• Caliphate is a deeply lived and reported podcast by The New York Times and Rachmini Callimachi. It’s upsetting because the world is a upsetting place. But it’s very well done, very important, and a view we most often would prefer to set aside.
• I’ve just started this podcast about life of Mars: The Habitat. Well, pseudo life on Mars with six pseudo astronauts living in a bubble at the base of a mountain in Hawaii. What? Yea…
• I know I’ve already mentioned this latest 30 for 30 series about Bikram Yoga. It’s worth mentioning again. Compelling and surprising. Well-researched and well-produced. I listened to this on a longer than usual travel day from New Orleans to Savannah and was completely engrossed and moderately (ok more than moderately) disgusted. Suffice it to say, I ordered plane wine.
• By now you know I LOVE my housewives (Real Housewives, that is) and watch, well… all of them, and then follow up each episode with a podcast about it. Bitch Sesh: a real housewives breakdown is so deeply funny. It’s everything I ever wanted in throwing shade and spilling tea.
• Our friend (she feels like our friend) Jen Gotch of Ban-do is basically our Instagram mental health advocate – she has a new podcast and I’m excited about it. Three episodes in and let’s go! Jen Gotch Is OK Sometimes (there’s an iTunes link here)
• An audiobook: Calypso by David Sedaris There is nothing quite like David Sedaris recounting stories of family, the nuances of life and relationships, mortality, and well… the beach. I laugh so loud in public I surely look crazy and it’s worth it.
• Another audiobook: Braving the Winderness by Brene Brown. A vulnerable, honest, resounding pep-talk just when we need it, read by the author which really makes me feel like I can tackle life and self uncertainties. Raise your hand if you’ve all but memorized her Ted Talk. I’m raising my hand / (I be you are too).
• And one more audiobook: I’ll Be Gone In The Dark by Michelle McNamara and listen… you’ll never sleep again but that’s fine right?
• A song: Amos Lee has a new album coming out and there’s a preview song that’s beautiful out here.
• And I’ve made another Spotify playlist for summer thriving. It’ll grow but here’s where it’s at now.
More soon! Bye-bye for now!
xo Joy
Lauren
Loving the summer playlist. Vulfpeck is one of my FAVORITES!
Jen
I just read a best of list somewhere and found one called the Rewatchables. I’m hooked. They talk about movies from the 80s and 90s (and some more current) that they watch over and over again and come up with different interesting info about them. Who might have played the lead character, etc. It’s great.
Debra
Hello Humans is another: http://hellohumans.co/
Sam Lamott has some kick ass and thought provoking conversations with a whole lot of people
Whitney
I’ve been so curious–is the Amos you dedicate your brunch cookbook to Amos Lee?
Whitney
Love this! Podcasts get me through all the chores and driving. My current favorites are Death, Sex, and Money, The Moth, Code Switch, Young House Love Has a Podcast, Pod Save the People, Nancy. I loved all the older episodes of the Longest Shortest Time, but the newer ones aren’t my favorites. I’ve also been keeping my 3 year old occupied with the “But Why?” podcast.
Colby
Agreed, great podcast. I also enjoy WSJ Secrets of Wealthy Women, Stuff You Missed in History Class, NPR How I Built This and Food 52 Burnt Toast
Colby
Forever35 is what I was agreeing to, sigh.
Allison Crerand
Unladylike! It’s sooooo good! The women who created it described their vision of this podcast as “If Samantha Bee and Amy Poehler hosted ‘This American Life'” — so, yeah, it’s THAT good.
Caitlin
That playlist is ????? Making my Monday way better!
Jen
Love the podcasts Call Your Girlfriend, Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin, WTF with Marc Maron, Levar Burton Reads, Pardon My French with Garance Dore. Thanks for the recs!
Becky
Natch Beaut (Stay Sexy and Keep Your Fringe Fresh!), Still Processing, Glowing Up. and Cardi B’s and Neko Case’s new album on repeat all summer long!
Kristin
That is one of my fave recipes from the archives! Got a bunch of beautiful cherry tomatoes in my farmshare this week & am thinking blue cheese biscuits may be just the ticket!
Sysan
Good Food
Bon Appetit Food cast
Nutrition Diva
The Sporkful
Dear Sugars
Modern Love
The Moth
Crimetown
Trumpcast
Carissa Nelson
Thanks for the suggestions! I’m like why did I drag my feet on listening to podcasts for so long?! They’re my number one driving entertainment now and I always love hearing new suggestions!
Pooja
I have been listening to Bossed Up – a podcast about being a woman and being a leader, it’s really interesting and relevant. Thank you for the suggestions above!
Lauren
I started listening to Ologies based on your recommendation and was THRILLED when she name dropped you in the linguistics episode for your Drake on Cake stuff. Thanks for the other recommendations – I need more uplifting stuff in my queue, not just the serious (which I love but burns ya out, ya kno?).
Lauren O
Epilogue to the above comment: I just started listening to In The Thick, which is POC journalists discussing the news. It is excellent.
Katie
I’ve been exclusively listening to My Dad Wrote a Porno and trying not to burst out laughing in the middle of the street. Other than that I’ve been listening to Criminology, the first season about the Zodiac killer is so interesting. Tales is the ‘true’ stories behind fairytales, it’s such a good listen, really sucks you in. The Grave Talks is all about haunted places around the world. My absolute favourite podcast is The Parapod, two comedians, one a believer one a skeptic. The believer has to convince the skeptic about the existence of ghosts, monsters and conspiracy theories and it is just hilarious. I absolutely love it!
Carrie
Terrible, Thanks for Asking is one of my faves. I love Nora McInerny. She’s funny (in a kind way) when talking about devastating things and she’s just so compassionate and real. And TTFA reminds me with each episode that grace for others is essential (because you never really know what other people are going through). Revisionist History might be my all time favorite though. Malcolm Gladwell’s VOICE! And his insightful and interesting take on everything. Generous Orthodoxy and Miss Buchanan’s Period of Adjustment are two of my favorite episodes (both from season 1). The Good Life Project, On Being with Krista Tippett, Order 9066, Invisibilia, This American Life, and In the Dark (season 2! OMG) round out the podcasts I try to listen to regularly right now.
Brittany
You turned me to My favorite Murder (SSDGM) and now I trust you in all podcast related things. I’ll definitely check out Ologies! I am also loving Caliphate and plowed through The Habitat. Have you listened to Why We Eat What We Eat (from Gimlet) yet? Or Sandra with Kristen Wiig?
Karyn Arden
Where Should We Begin? is FANTASTIC. Esther Perel is brilliant, and the conversations the couples have are so deep and uncover so, SO many incredible revelations about their experiences and situations.
I *HIGHLY* recommend Friendshipping! It’s a podcast that answers listener questions about friendship and how to deal with all of its complexities.
For some straight-up JOY and happiness, give Wonderful! It’s hosted by married couple Griffin & Rachel McElroy, who spend about an hour every week talking about things that make them happy! Examples include Rachel’s poetry corner, movies from the 90s, TV for babies, the ability of wombats to kill predators with their BUTTS, and so, so much more. In addition, people love to make animated videos of some of their segments that get posted up on Youtube, which often make the segments even funnier!
Jill
I love the Forever35 podcast which comes out weekly. Dorie and Kate talk about habits and rituals we do as self-care. They talk about beauty, beauty products, hobbies, shopping, clothing, food and meal-prepping, music, TV, etc. There is also a Forever35 Facebook group, and Instagram page. Enjoy!
Molly
Seconding Forever 35!
Candace
I recently read Calypso in the airport on my way home from vacation and I’m sure I was quite the sight. Hysterically laughing with crazy hair and bags under my eyes from being on a plane for 8 hours. He’s by far my favorite writer! My 11th grade English teacher introduced him to me.
Evelynray
Good Christian Fun podcast and the new Natalie Prass album.
MrsB
I love Reply All, Pop Culture Happy Hour, Hidden Brain, and Family Ghosts. God’s Wolf by Jeffrey Lee is an excellent audiobook about 12th century Crusades, a knight named Reynard and how saying his name aloud is blasphemous to present day Al-Queda and Isis. Non fiction but spell binding.
Jill
Forever35! So enjoyable, and a lovely variety of guests. (if you’re not familiar, it’s about skincare, except it’s about so much more than that).
Kyra Augustyn
I have recently listened to a few podcasts… been on a bit of a Golden State Killer trend with Casefile series + update and I’ll Be Gone in the Dark podcast about the making of the book. And I just started Killer John from the LA Times which has me hooked just after the first episode. Thanks for all of the suggestions!
Sara G
Thank you for the Ologies recommendation last week – I loved the one about dogs and really enjoyed the most recent episode about Linguistics! For another female-led science-y podcast, check out Science Vs where they take a “controversial” topic, go through specific myths on that topic, and detail science-based answers for these myths. The most recent episode was about circumcision and it was simultaneously entertaining, funny, and informative. Also check out Every Little Thing (another female-led podcast) where people call in with random questions that she does research on to answer. One of my favorites: How old is Winnie the Pooh?
Jenny
I love the podcast series On Being with Krista Tippet. Since you’re starting YTT, I’d recommend you start by listening to the epsisodes with Matthew Sanford and Sean Korn. Thank you for the 30 for 30 rec… that was fascinating! Also currently listening to Braving their Wilderness as well.
Sana
Since you loved I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, my podcast recommendation *has* to be My Favorite Murder. It’s equal parts true crime and lighthearted banter and the hosts are delightful (including Georgia, with whom you made a video ages ago alongside Alie Ward!). My other favorites are Dear Hank and John and How Did This Get Made.
Lauren
I think everyone by now knows of Busy Phillips and her Instagram account, if you don’t you should follow her. Shes adorable and hilarious. Whilst writing her book she would post the songs she was listening. Someone decided to make this a Spotify playlist – “Busy Phillips Just Likes This Song.” It’s such a solid mix. I have it on repeat constantly and it seems so do 2,026 other people!
Tara
Uhh Yeah Dude is laugh-out-loud, can’t-listen-while-I’m-at-the-gym-because-I-fall-off-the-treadmill funny.
Jenn I
I don’t typically enjoy audiobooks, but I’ll Be GOne in the Dark was a great one to listen too, and with the exception of two nights in unfamiliar beds, it didn’t keep me from sleep. And I’m afraid of the dark. For podcasts, I’m still looking for MFM level greatness, but in my search I’ve found The Daily, a quick NYTimes news update; Lore, another quick, storytelling podcast about legends and slightly spooky history (this guy’s cadence is sometimes annoying, but he tells a story about the “Triflers Need Not Apply” woman and the Owl/Staircase story, which is great); Family Ghosts, particularly episode 4, A Spirit of Vengeance; and Terrible, Thanks for Asking, if you need the cry but can’t quite get there.
Janabelle
Yaaaasss…Family Ghosts. Episodes 4 and 6 are my favorites. :D
MJ
I started Caliphate last week and second your recommendation. I also second 2 Dope Queens and Ear Hustle. I haven’t been listening to as many podcasts lately, but those three are my staples. Ear Hustle is the most interesting thing I’ve listened to in a long time.
Sherri
Thanks for these suggestions. I guess I’ve been under a rock and just recently discovered podcasts. These recommendations are now on my list!!
Robyn L
For interviews: How to Be Amazing with Michael Ian Black
For adulting: Her Money with Jean Chatzky
For discourse: It’s Been a Minute with Sam Sanders
For joy and giggles: Can I Pet Your Dog?
For knowledge and Internet ephemera: Endless Thread
For music appreciation: Switched On Pop
For NSFW: My Dad Wrote a Porno
And there was this really great one called the JOY THE BAKER PODCAST which I dearly miss but I get it you’re busy so I promise I’m not complaining or trying to shame you. But I loved it, always put the newest episode at the very top of my playlist :)
Blu
Have you listened to 2 Dope Queens? Phoebe and Jessica Williams host a live comedy show and have different guests so you’ll get to hear your favs and newbies! So it’s a comedy show within the comfort of your home, commute or holiday trip! I think you’ll love it!
Blu
http://www.liveloveblu.com | wellness & healthy living
Mary Ann
Conversations With People Who Hate Me – Dylan Marron. Literally what the name of the show says. Dylan has thoughtful, kind, and insightful conversations with people who have said terrible things about him on social media. Uplifting in a time when we can’t get too much uplifting.
Laura
I just love your lists and your commentary – it’s so witty and relatable! Makes me want to listen to everything at once :)
Kasey
EntreLeadership and Business Boutique for amazing business and leadership inspiration!
Katherine
Ear Hustle and Sex, Death, & Money are some of my favorite podcasts.
Molly Henderson
Thank you for making this list! I was just doing an internet deep dive looking for new podcast material yesterday. I always suggest Call Your Girlfriend (which you’ve mentioned before), 2 Dope Queens,Still Processing, and The Longform Podcast. Also a big fan of Nerdette, Code Switch, and Death, Sex, + Money.
Sharon
I love Ear hustle, Happier, some episodes of Armchair Expert ( depends on the guest)
If you have not read or listened to “Educated’ by Tara Westover, I highly , highly recommend this book.
Kenzie
YES to Educated!!! Best book I’ve read this year, hands down.
Susannah
Also chiming in for Educated. My jaw was dropped the entire time. Such a stunning book.
Deanna
Have you listened to Septic? I binged it in a day, and if you love MFM and 30 by 30 you’ll love it.