11 Addictive Podcasts for Summer Road Trips
When traveling across the country, there’s a chance that you’ll fall into a radio dead-zone and find yourself stuck listening to an annoying travel companion for 50 miles. Don’t let this situation happen to you—load up these podcasts to win your road trip.
I’m Fat Podcast
Comedy
Hosts Jay Zawaski and Rick Camp have a tongue in cheek perspective on being “a Fat.” What started as a joke between them turned into a podcast. The first show was appropriately recorded on the eve of Thanksgiving, where they discussed the power rankings of Thanksgiving foods. #imafat
The Joe Rogan Experience
Comedy, Sports, MMA
Comedian, TV star, and UFC commentator Joe Rogan talks about everything topical. He has a diverse guest list and never shies away from the controversial. He’s had revealing and engaging interviews with Tommy Chong, Laird Hamilton, Chuck Palahniuk, Jamie Metzl, Elon Musk, and so many more.
Good Beer Hunting
Food & Drink, Lifestyle
The amount of beer in the world increases daily. Don’t miss out on the newest breweries and beers. This podcast features interviews with beer professionals in and around the industry. From the brewing process to starting a tap room, topics of conversation include all things beer.
ID10T
Nerd Culture, Movies, Comic Books
Chris Hardwick looks to uncover what it really means to be a nerd. Listen to interviews with Moby, David Harbour, Tim Robbins, and Danica McKellar about nerd culture and related issues.
Left, Right & Center
Politics
Up to the minute and witty, KCRW’s show covers pop culture, politics, and policy. Take a break from the usual screaming and bloviating on television—listen to a reasoned debate instead.
The Motherhood Sessions
Parenting
Dr. Alexandra Sacks takes us behind closed doors and lets us listen in on real, raw, and difficult discussions. She helps new mothers open up about their fears, disappointments, and secrets as they find out they’re not alone in how they feel.
How to Burn a Million Quid
History, Drama
In 1994, Bill Drummond and Jimmy Cauty of KLF did the unthinkable: they literally set 1-million British pounds on fire. The act was not performance art, and the pair later regretted the whole situation. This gripping podcast recounts their unique story.
The Dropout
True Crime
After dropping out of Stanford, Elizabeth Holmes started Theranos and was poised to be the next great American business pioneer. She invented a blood testing system that could test for 100 different things at once. The only problem? It was all a lie.
The Adam Carolla Show
Comedy
The former Man Show host takes on current events, politics, pop culture, and all things in between with a bevy of famous guests who all share their best Hollywood stores. Cedric the Entertainer, Rob Schneider, Jeremy Piven, and more sit down with Adam and dish.
Jesus & Jollof
Lifestyle, comedy, contemporary
Hosts Yvonne Orji and Luvvie Ajayi team up to talk about everything and are laugh-until-you-cry funny. A bit of accent, a little sarcasm, and a ton of humor make this podcast a must on any road trip.
A Taste of the Past
Food & Drink
Hosted by culinary historian Linda Pelaccio, this series interviews authors, scholars, and chefs. The podcast discusses the complex history and intersection of foods through the ages.
