The Best Podcasts To Listen To While You're In Self-Quarantine
Being self-quarantined can be a struggle. Since many of us will be home for the foreseeable future, you're probably getting a little stir-crazy, and looking for some more sources of entertainment. If you're like us, you've probably been catching up on your favourite TV shows, spending more time on social media, or looking for some new books to read. But if you're feeling like you're running low on ways to while away the time, you're not alone. Lucky for you, podcasts are a great way to occupy your time, and learn something along the way. Whether you're in the mood to listen to something funny, or want to dive deep into a true crime story, we've got you covered. Here's a list of 15 podcasts to keep you company during these unprecedented times.
Comedy
- The Read
- Hosted by Kid Fury and Crissle, The Read is your weekly breakdown of all things pop culture with a comedic twist. Recently, the podcast expanded, as the hosts premiered their new talk show, The Read with Kid Fury and Crissle West on the Fuse Network last year.
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Office Ladies
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Calling all The Office fans! Co-stars and friends IRL, Jenna Fischer (Pam) and Angela Kinsey (Angela) host this re-watch podcast. Each week, Jenna and Angela break down an episode of The Office and tell behind-the-scenes stories that will only reignite your obsession with the beloved show.
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Dolly Parton’s America
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This nine-part episodic journey into the "Dollyverse" gives you an inside look into the lives of one of America's greatest treasures, Dolly Parton. Topics range from politics, fame, and her hit song Jolene.
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Educational
- Invisibilia
- Invisibilia is a science podcast that investigates the "unseeable forces that control human behaviour and shape our ideas, beliefs, and assumptions". Fun fact: the word "invisibilia" is Latin for "invisible things," which is more than appropriate.
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Stuff You Should Know
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The title speaks for itself. This podcast addresses seemingly arbitrary topics that are not usually addressed in popular culture, but are definitely worth having a deeper knowledge on. Some episodes range from satanism, champagne, the Stonewall Uprising, LSD, and chaos theory.
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Language learning podcasts
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If you've ever wanted to learn a new language, there's never been a better time for that. With no shortage of options on languages to choose from, just typing in whatever language you're interested will render countless results. Looking for a great starting point? Try popular pods Duolingo Spanish Podcast and Coffee Break: Italian.
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Self-Help
- The Friend Zone
- A combination of self-help and comedy, The Friend Zone is hosted by Dustin, Fran, and Assante. They touch on all things mental health, including attachment theory and radical transparency. When the world feels too heavy, they also include some "wild card" episodes that are light and fun, which keeps a much needed balance of comedic relief.
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Therapy for Black Girls
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Hosted by psychologist Joy Harden Bradford, Therapy for Black Girls is an incredible resource for anyone who seeking a little extra guidance in mental health, living, and spirituality. Some episode titles include The Impact of Racial Trauma, Why Do We Procrastinate?, When You're Ghosted, and Chakras for Beginners.
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On Being with Krista Tippett
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On Being explores the "intersection of spiritual inquiry, science, social healing, community, poetry, and the arts". Guests include author Rebecca Solnit and social justice advocate Ruby Sales.
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Pop Culture
- Still Processing
- Witty hosts Jenna Wortham and Welsey Morris talk what they're thinking about in pop culture. From Succession and Whoopi Goldberg to Black Panther and Dave Chappelle, there's an episode for all of your interests.
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Pop Culture Happy Hour
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This fun and lighthearted podcast touches on all things pop culture: books, TV, film, and music. The hosts also have a segment called "What's Making Us Happy" where they discuss a diverse but curated list of the things in media they're currently loving.
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Keep It!
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Every week, hosts Ira Madison III, Louis Virtel, and Aida Osman are joined by Hollywood's most interesting voices to discuss their careers, entertainment, politics and pop culture in society. Recent (remote) guests include Jane Fonda and playwright Jeremy O. Harris.
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True Crime
- Serial
- Not for the faint-hearted, this is an investigative journalism podcast hosted by Sarah Koenig that tells stories of true crime cases. Over the course of a season, the hosts breakdown one non-fiction crime story. The latest and third season takes place in Cleveland, Ohio. Catchy episode synopses like "A young woman at a bar is slapped on the butt. So why's she the one in jail?" keep listeners coming back for more.
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Crime Junkie
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Crime Junkie is a true crime podcast hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Each episode chronicles a different case or theme. Some themes include "murdered," "captured," "conspiracy," and "wanted" – listen at your own risk.
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My Favourite Murder
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One of the most popular true-crime podcasts is My Favourite Murderer. A merging of true crime and comedy, My Favourite Murder is a weekly podcast hosted by comedians and life-long fans of true crime, Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. The most recent episode chronicles the mysterious death of Natalie Wood.
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