30+ Podcasts to Keep You Entertained on Your Next Road Trip
Between road tripping across the western United States and my bedtime ritual of listening to Podcasts with sleep timer on, I’ve listened to a lot of Podcasts. The following are some of my favorite Podcast series as well a-a few specific episodes I’ve loved. Ready for the list? Click here to skip right to 30+ Podcast Ideas.
Since I use Podcasts primarily for entertainment and learning, you’ll notice there are more interview and story based Podcasts than current event Podcasts. Some of the Podcasts no longer publish new episodes but have past archives that are still a joy to listen to.
Road trip tip: If you’ll be traveling through remote and/or mountainous areas, be sure to download your Podcasts ahead of time so you listen even when you don’t have cell service.
Podcast Basics for Newbies
New to the Podcasting world? Here are the basics. Podcasts are audio recordings ranging from non-fiction news reporting to fictional multi-part stories. You can stream Podcasts as you listen to them, or download them in advance to listen to later.
The easiest way to listen is via Apple’s Podcasts app that comes pre-installed on all iPhones, or the Google Play Podcast app for Android phone users. Spotify and YouTubehave also gotten into the Podcasts game, republishing many of the same Podcasts you’ll find on Apple and Google Podcasts. Podcasts on these channels are F-R-E-E to listen to.
Luminary is a comparatively new subscription based Podcasting network where you can listen to many podcasts including some that can only be found on Luminary such as “The Trevor Noah Podcast,” for a nominal monthly fee of between $2.99 and $4.99 as of the date of this article. I haven’t subscribed yet, but I’m tempted.
30+ Podcasts to Keep You Entertained on Your Next Road Trip
Since I use Podcasts primarily for entertainment and learning, you’ll notice there are more interview and story based Podcasts than current event Podcasts. Without further ado, here’s the list of Podcast ideas for long road trips.
Awesome Podcast Episodes
The Tim Ferriss Show: Jamie Foxx on Workout Routines, Success Habits, and Untold Hollywood Stories
On Purpose: Mike Posner ON how Fame Ruined His Life
School of Greatness: The Quality of Your Relationships Determines the Quality of Your Life
Oprah’s Masterclass: Oprah, Part 1& Oprah, Part 2
Long Form Interview Podcasts
The Tim Ferriss Show
Armchair Expert
Joe Rogan Experience
Funny Podcasts
Stand Up with Tom Thakkar
Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend 2
2 Dope Queens
Late Night Whenever
True Crime Podcasts
Serial Podcast(Season 1 is the OG binge-able serialized Podcast)
Dr. Death
To Live & Die in LA
Dirty John
Serialized Story Podcasts (Non-Fiction)
1619
The Catch and Kill Podcast
American Scandal
S-Town
Outdoor Podcasts
Wild Ideas Worth Living
Wilderness
She Explores
Personal Development Podcasts
On Purpose
School of Greatness
Oprah Super Soul Conversations
Oprah’s Masterclass
Business Inspiration & Development Podcasts
Hustle & Flow
The 6-Minute CEO Podcast(for attorneys)
Clout Check
Corporate School Dropout (Indie Podcast!)
Goal Digger
News & Fun Learning
The Daily
Planet Money
RadioLab
Invisibilia
Other Great Podcasts
The Way I Heard It
Notes on Quotes (Indie Podcast!)
More Podcasts & Stories to Listen To
Awesome Podcast Publishers
These companies publish multiple Podcasts under their brand and, in my opinion, have a high proportion of excellent ones.
Wondery Podcasts
NPR Podcasts
New York Times Podcasts
Audio Books
Looking for something a bit longer? Try a modern day book on tape with Amazon’s Audible service and stream audio books. If you haven’t used it before, take advantage of their frequent free trials.
Road Trip Ideas & Tips
Looking for road trip ideas and tips to go with your new favorite Podcast? Check out:
Road Trip Print Travel Guides
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Photo Journal: Scenic Drives in the Canadian Rockies
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