Podcasts

I am suuuper into podcasts. I've been listening to several podcasts consistently for years, but have gotten even more into them since we moved to the Poconos. Because everything here is pretty spread out and I have multiple jobs that are all over the place, I end up spending a ton of time in my car. As much as I love music, I love switching it up and getting hooked on various Podcasts. Here are a few of my current favorites:

1.) S-Town

Everyone and their mother is currently talking about S-Town, and it's for good reason. This podcast comes from the brilliant minds behind This American Life and Serial (both mentioned below), so you know right off that bat that it's going to be good. The gist is this - a reporter is contacted by a guy living in rural Alabama, who asks him to investigate a murder and some other issues that are occurring in his small town. You'll never expect where the story will go from there. It's wonderfully done, and my husband and I were both hooked, listening to the whole series in just a couple of days. I just finished the last episode today, and now I'm so, so sad it's over. #JohnBMacklemore4Life (Another honorable mention that feels vaguely similar but is also quite different: Serial. I haven't listened to season two, but season one was amazing and is worth checking out for sure.)

2.) This American Life

This podcast is always mentioned in lists of "best podcasts" and is typically the #1 podcast on iTunes, and once you start listening, you'll see why. I'm not really sure how to best explain this podcast - they highlight various topics and people and whatever else through short essays and stories, and it's beautifully and brilliantly done. This podcast has made me laugh, made me cry, and has certainly made me think about all sorts of topics that I might not normally consider. Open your mind and check out This American Life.

3.) 2 Dope Queens

I've recently discovered this podcast, and I'm hooked. The show is hosted by Phoebe Robinson & Jessica Williams and features a handful of other comedians each week. They talk about anything and everything, and I've found myself laughing aloud at some point each episode. Fair warning - this podcast is definitely not rated G. Don't listen if you're easily offended or anywhere near children... or if you're on the treadmill at the gym and don't want to look like an idiot because you keep cracking up to yourself... just sayin'. (Another honorable mention: Sooo Many White Guys, which is also hosted by Phoebe Robinson [who I love and want to be best friends with]. She spends each episode talking with all sorts of people - musicians, comedians, actors - who are succeeding in their respective fields, and who are NOT white guys. Although the featured guest in the season finale of season one is Tom Hanks, which I can't wait to get to.)

4.) Anna Faris is Unqualified

Actress Anna Faris hosts a bunch of different celebrities (the likes of Aubrey Plaza, Chelsea Handler, Lauren Graham, Seth Rogan, Lisa Kudrow, Bob Odenkirk, and more) in her living room, and they spend each podcast talking about anything and everything. They also call random people who write in questions and offer them not-so-great relationship advice. I don't listen for the advice; just for the good conversation between actors and comedians that I like, and the occasional Chris Pratt (husband to Anna Faris) sound bite.

5.) The Dave Ramsey Show

I can't make a list of my favorite podcasts without mentioning the first podcast I ever got hooked on. I mentioned on here one other time about my love for all things financial and all things Dave Ramsey, and his podcast is one of my favorite places to go for sound money advice. He talked about budgeting, investing, saving money, and paying off debt. Come for the inspiring debt free screams (one per hour), but steer clear of the political rants.

So that's it! Do you have any podcasts that you're hooked on? Please share - I'm always up for checking out new ones!

Happy Listening!

xoxo,
Steph