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Entertainment October 26, 2016
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have probably heard of Sarah Koenig’s Serial podcast, in which a murder mystery case from 1993 is reexamined week by week. Podcasts have been around for many years before Koenig captured us with her story of Adnan and Hae, but Koenig’s now two-season broadcast taught us something very important about current radio: Podcasts are the new black.
With the decline of public and the rise of private radio, podcasts have become a great way to connect and share experiences. They provide stimulation during the monotonous routines of everyday life. They make morning commutes less mindless, work out sessions easier and keep us up to date on current affairs.
The tricky part? Picking the perfect podcast. Fortunately, ENTITY has compiled a list of some of our favorites podcasts just for you! From politics to comedy, tips and tricks to TV shows, murder to current affairs, here are 10 podcasts you need in your life.
This American Life, a weekly podcast from WBEZ radio, covers everything from current affairs to politics to editorial pieces. Tune in next time you want a brain break at work. This American Life is the most popular podcast in the country, as Ira captivates audiences with his wit and intellect, bringing storytelling to the forefront of public radio.
Where to listen: Subscribe on iTunes/website.
This podcast, from WNYC studios, is a hilarious REALTALK hour spent with the incredibly funny Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams. Every Tuesday, these women cover “everything Shonda Rhimes ever dreamed of.” These two make us stop in our tracks with their social commentary; they are quite possibly the funniest and most relevant duo we’ve ever heard.
Where to listen: Subscribe on iTunes/website.
From the mind of twentysomething Megan Tan, Millennial is a serialized documentation “about what people never teach you -navigating your 20s told in real time.” Season one captures Megan’s journey from graduation through the first year of post-grad life while season two shares the stories of twentysomethings around the country. This is the perfect podcast for every college graduate who is just beginning to figure out life as an adult.
Where to listen: Subscribe on iTunes/website.
This podcast brings you popular pieces from NYT column “Modern Love” read out loud by celebrities and discussed by Meghna Chakrabarti and the original authors of the pieces every week. The heartbreaking and motivational print stories that simultaneuously restored and destroyed your faith in true love are now coming to life off the page. Believe us, this podcast will have you crying in your car in no time.
Where to listen: subscribe on iTunes/website.
From the hearts and minds of Destiny Frasqueri and Milah Libin comes an “urban feminist collective based in the arts and community outreach.” The podcast is hosted by Princess Nokia (Destiny’s artist name) and covers current events, music, art, astrology, culture and successful women. A celebration of black and Latina womanhood, this podcast is not to be missed.
Where to listen: Follow on soundcloud/website.
My Favorite Murder is the gothic comedy podcast of our dreams! Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark will make you cry with laughter as they review their favorite murder cases. You really haven’t lived until you’ve listened to their coverage of some of the most infamous murders in American history. We are hooked and we know you will be too! For the long, lonely months without your beloved Serial, we have found your new addiction.
Where to listen: Subscribe on iTunes/website.
From WYNC studios comes a podcast about “curiosity.” Hosted by Jad Abumrad, this weekly podcast is “Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.” A collection of stories, facts and higher thinking, Radiolab will engage your brain and shorten the hour-long commute to work.
Where to listen: Subscribe on iTunes/website.
From Kevin Porter and Demi Adejuyigbe comes the “Gilmore Girls” podcast you need in your life. These two self proclaimed GG mega-fans will make you laugh and shake your head along with this heartfelt podcast about everyone’s beloved Stars Hollow. Gilmore Guyse should tide you over until the long-awaited revival this November! Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy some time in Connecticut with these guys!
Where to listen: Subscribe on iTunes/website.
Revisionist History, brought to you by Malcom Gladwell, is going to blow your mind. This is a weekly podcast that goes back in time to tell the stories our history books left out or glazed over. This is the education you never knew you needed. Be prepared to learn a thing or two about humanity and our (sometimes shaky) progress today.
Where to listen: Subscribe on iTunes/website.
From everyone’s favorite style icon and the author of the twentysomething memoir bible – Sophia Amouruso – comes the podcast to get you moving in the morning. Sophia will captivate you with her smart, sassy and soulful broadcast that gets what it’s like to be one of the #WomenThatDo in 2016. Get inspired by her A-list roster of guests and make sure you don’t miss an episode!
Where to listen: subscribe on iTunes/website.
As #WomenThatDo, we are constantly learning and listening to the inspirational stories of women around us. These podcasts are funny, smart and inspiring; give them a listen and share your thoughts on Twitter @ entity_mag!
