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You’re on the prowl for your new favorite podcast, and you’re looking to see what Spotify has to offer. It’s one of the biggest podcast platforms, so you’re sure to find something good. Before you dive head-first into the sea of shows, you’ll want some help narrowing the list down. Well, here’s a list of some of the best podcasts you can listen to on Spotify.
This is a list of some podcasts on the platform from a range of genres. We’re talking true crime, drama, gaming, music, comedy, celebrities, entertainment, etc. It’s an article that’s being constantly updated, so you should check back every month to see new picks.
Not Another DnD Podcast
- Genre: Comedy, Games
- Average episode length: 1.5 – 2 hours
- Rating: 5/5
Do you like DnD, comedy, and former CollegeHumor employees? Well, then Not Another DnD Podcast (NADnD Pod) is the right one for you. This is a long-running DnD podcast led by former CollegeHumor writers Brian Murphy (DM), Emily Axford, Caldwell Tanner, and Jake Hurwitz. In this podcast, well, they play DnD.
The setting where the campaigns take place is an interesting one. The tagline of the podcast is “Welcome to the campaign after the campaign”. Basically, our characters’ story begins long after a massive heroic battle took place (this battle is what a typical DnD campaign would involve). So, the characters are making a living in a world that happened as a result of this battle.
Along with being action-packed and story-driven, it’s absolutely side-splitting. NADnD Pod is a hilarious podcast, which should come as no shock; it’s led by four comedians. If you like DnD and you like to laugh, then you should give this podcast a listen.
Brown Talk Table
- Genre: Educational, Careers
- Average episode length: 20 – 30 minutes
- Rating: 4.8/5
Being a business person comes with several challenges, but some people have more challenges than others. Brown Talk Table speaks directly to women of color who are trying to make it in today’s corporate culture. It dives into many of the challenges that women of color have to face that aren’t present or prevalent with other groups.
Brown Talk Table is led by two tour de forces in the business world. First, we have Dee C. Marshall: CEO of Diverse & Engage LLC, WBENC Forum Member, 2nd Vice Chair, and one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices of 2022, just to name a few. Next, we have Mita Mallick: Head of Inclusion and Equity and Impact, Contributing Writer at the Harvard Business Review, and Contributing Writer for Adweek, just to name a few.
This podcast delves into issues facing women of color in the workplace while providing good advice for aspiring business people. It’s worth a listen to if you’re looking to advance your career.
S1E1
- Genre: Film/TV, Comedy
- Average episode length: 1.5 hours
- Rating: 4.4/5
This is a podcast for people who are interested in sitcoms. This is called S1E1 because it looks at the first episodes of different sitcoms. They’ll do a deep dive into what happens in the episode, going through it scene by scene.
At the end of the episode, the hosts will decide if, based purely on the first episode, they’d green-light the show if it was up to them. They don’t go into the quality of the entire series, they’d just go by the first episode. That’s an interesting idea, and it’s one that keeps you invested until the end. Imagine listening to an episode about one of your favorite sitcoms and waiting until the end to see if they’d green-light it.
So far, there are a bunch of episodes out, so chances are that they’ve covered a sitcom that you’ve seen.
SUDDENLY: a Frank Sinatra Podcast
- Genre: Music History
- Average episode length: 2.5 hours
- Rating: 5/5
The tagline for this podcast invokes instant interest. It’s a podcast that looks at Frank Sinatra- his music, movies, and career- from a queer and trans perspective. It’s a very interesting concept to think about. Most people only think about his music from the perspective of a music fan, but there’s a lot under the surface.
In each episode, our co-hosts, two transgender individuals, talk about specific works involving Frank Sinatra. They delve into the history, context, and cultural impact of each work and how they can be viewed by modern-day queer folks. It’s truly a treat, especially if you’re a Frank Sinatra fan. It’s like looking at his work through a different lens.
SUDDENLY: a Frank Sinatra Podcast
Cents And The City
- Genre: Society
- Average episode length: 45 minutes
- Rating: 4.4/5
This is one of the most unique podcasts because there’s a story aspect to it. Cents And the City follows the story of Jojo, a woman who just moved to New York City in search of a new life. While things are great at first; she has a new job and a new apartment. However, things go south quickly, and her finances take a tumble.
In each episode, Jojo finds herself in certain situations. However, on the way, she comes across different people who manage to give her advice about what she should do. That’s the main thing about this podcast; it’s meant to give you advice about making it in the city when you don’t have many options.
Each person she talks to is a financial expert, so you know that you’re getting the right information. It’s a great podcast to listen to if you’re looking to make it on your own.
The Headgum Podcast
- Genre: Comedy
- Average episode length: 50 minutes
- Rating: 4.9/5
If you’re looking for a good laugh, then The Headgum Podcast should be on your list. Headgum is a podcast empire started by former CollegeHumor writers Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld. There are a ton of podcasts under the company’s name, but this is the main general podcast consisting of a recurring roster of guests.
There’s no shortage of comedic talent on this podcast. The podcast is hosted by Geoffery James, and it brings on comedians from all over the industry. The host and guests all just sit, chat, make jokes, tell anecdotes, and just say the funniest things. It’s an excellent podcast to listen to if you’re looking for an easy laugh.
If you’re interested, you can also check out the company’s YouTube channel. There are video podcasts and original comedy shorts.
Armchair Expert with Dax Shephard
- Genre(s): Celebrities, Comedy
- Average episode length: Varies
- Rating: 4.8/5
How much do you know about your favorite celebrities or idols? What trials and challenges did they have to overcome to land that Oscar-winning award? Well, here’s a podcast where you can find out. Armchair Expert is a podcast where the host, Dax Shephard, talks with notable figures like celebrities. However, it’s not about their triumphs.
In the episodes, he dives into each of their failures and times when they were at their lowest. In the introduction, the host said “I learn something of value from someone’s story of triumph, but I always learn a lot from people’s failures.” This podcast dives into those dark times in their lives, so you might learn something as well.
Armchair Expert with Dax Shephard
90s Crime Time
- Genre: True Crime
- Average episode length: 35 minutes
- Rating: 4.3/5
Are you obsessed with true crime and nostalgic for the 1990s? Well, this podcast is for you. This one isn’t as much a podcast with hosts talking about the crimes. Instead, the host Simone Taylor narrates the story of terrible crimes that happened during the Roaring 90s. She explains the events leading up to the crimes and some of the aftermath as well.
As you can tell, this is a podcast that’s not for the faint of heart. It’s a show that focuses on murders that took place. If you’re into these types of macabre stories, then you’ll like it. The episodes are short and sweet. In fact, most of them aren’t much longer than TV show episodes.
Mention It all
This one is for all you Bravo fans. If you like watching the TV station Bravo, but you can’t keep up with all of the shows, then Mention It All is right for you. It acts as a recap of the content that you missed.
This is also a bit of an entertainment news podcast. So, if you’re into what’s going on with celebrities, TV, movies, and other drama, you should give it a listen.
- Genre: Pop culture, TV, Entertainment
- Average episode length: 35 minutes
- Rating: 4.6/5
Wizard and The Bruiser
- Genre: Video Games, Hobbies
- Average episode length: 1.5 hours
- Rating: 4.9/5
This is the podcast for nerds who are looking to learn while laughing. In Wizard and The Bruiser, the co-hosts Jake Young and Holden McNeely discuss different bits of nerd culture. They’ll talk about comic series, shows, games, and characters. They’ll talk about the history and cultural impact of these topics.
Another aspect of this podcast is the comedy. The co-hosts have a great rapport with one another, and they’re all extremely funny.