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
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.