So you might be interested in putting your toe in the podcast pool. As I’ve written before, there are SOOOO many choices. Here are some that I really like; I hope this helps you find your own podcast groove.
BUSINESS
WorkLife with Adam Grant; organizational psychologists studies “how to make work not suck”
Masters of Scale; accomplished guests talk using leadership, strategy, and yes, failure, to grow
The Brian Buffini Show; Irish-born master realtor shares his brogue and classic sales strategies
Business Wars; the unauthorized stories behind Coke vs Pepsi and other iconic rivalries
PERSONAL GROWTH
People I (Mostly) Admire; interviews high achievers and asks unusual questions with unpredictable results
Spark & Fire; explores creativity by interviewing people in every corner of the innovation spectrum
Where Should We Begin? Iconic therapist explores the secrets of great relationships
Invisabilia; fuses narrative storytelling with science to make you see your own life differently
BRAIN BUILDERS
No Stupid Questions; 2 smart people field 2 thoughtful questions per episode, with fascinating insights
Freakonomics; using economic principles to (interestingly I promise) explain things a different way
Revisionist History; Malcolm Gladwell looks at something from the past and asks “did we get that right?”
FUN
Tell Me Something I Don’t Know; live game show that is simultaneously really fun and educational
Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me; current events knowledge; what’s real, and what did they make up?
Serial; true stories covered in detail over an entire season
This American Life; public radio show with stories featuring funny moments, big feelings, and plot twists
Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend; he interviews interesting people; sometimes thoughtful, always fun
These are all great, BUT by no means comprehensive. PLEASE HELP OUT MY TRIBE! Tell us some of your favorite podcasts.