How many of you listen to podcasts? I know some people who don’t even know what a podcast is or where to find them. I personally love them! I listen to them most of the time on my commute to and from work. I love listening to people’s stories, mysteries, and even murders (who’s with me?).

If you’re a new listener or a seasoned one, here are some of my favorite podcasts I’ve found so far.

True Crime

1. Crime Junkie: I’ve shared this one before in my post about my April Favorites. They come out with a new episode every Monday morning and I listen to this religiously on my way to work. It helps make my Monday commute a lot more interesting. Each week Ashley and Brit share true crime stories.
2. In the Dark: I really liked the first season of this which was about a missing boy. The second season is turning really interesting. It’s about a black man who gets wrongly convicted for the murder of 4 people.
3. Up and Vanished: OMG you NEED to listen to season 1. They haven’t come out with season 2 yet but I can’t wait for it. Season 1 is about a young teacher/beauty pageant  woman who literally up and vanishes.
4. Criminal: This one I think is hit or miss. I enjoy most of the episodes but you can pick and choose the episodes unlike my #2 and #3 suggestions. Those you really need to start from episode 1.
5. Dirty John: This one is amazing! I’m tempted to listen to it again. Just trust me!

Comedy

1. Unqualified: This is a podcast by Anna Faris who is freaking hilarious. She interviews other celebrities and does funny sketches with them. At the end they take phone calls from people asking for advice which comes from a bunch of “unqualified” people; aka, Anna and whoever else she has on the show. Super funny and honest, but it is vulgar at times, so if that’s not your thing I wouldn’t recommend this.
2. Armchair Expert: Okay so I haven’t listened to this one but it’s next on my list because hello, Dax Shepherd (super funny!).
3. Mortified: You will laugh SO hard! These are recordings of people reading their old diaries from when they were younger out loud.

• Soooo I obviously don’t have a ton for comedy…I clearly need to try more. If you have  recommendations for me, I’d love to hear them.

Everything Else

1. Beautiful Anonymous: Chris Gethard has a one hour anonymous phone conversation with people. They simply share their stories; it’s really fascinating.
2. How I Built This with Guy Raz: I love this one. Guy Raz interviews successful entrepreneurs about how they got where they are. A couple of my favorites is Bob’s Red Mill, Marcia Kilgore, and Ben and Jerry’s. There are a ton that I haven’t listened to yet!
3. The Goal Digger Podcast: Hi Jenna Kutcher. This is a great one for creatives.
4. Jen Gotch is OK…sometimes: all about mental health from an incredibly honest and funny perspective.

Have you listened to any of these? What is one of your favorite podcasts?

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