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You’re on the prowl for your new favorite podcast, and you’re looking to see what Spotify has to offer. It’s one of the biggest podcast platforms, so you’re sure to find something good. Before you dive head-first into the sea of shows, you’ll want some help narrowing the list down. Well, here’s a list of some of the best podcasts you can listen to on Spotify.
This is a list of some podcasts on the platform from a range of genres. We’re talking true crime, drama, gaming, music, comedy, celebrities, entertainment, etc. It’s an article that’s being constantly updated, so you should check back every month to see new picks.
Not Another DnD Podcast
Do you like DnD, comedy, and former CollegeHumor employees? Well, then Not Another DnD Podcast (NADnD Pod) is the right one for you. This is a long-running DnD podcast led by former CollegeHumor writers Brian Murphy (DM), Emily Axford, Caldwell Tanner, and Jake Hurwitz. In this podcast, well, they play DnD.
The setting where the campaigns take place is an interesting one. The tagline of the podcast is “Welcome to the campaign after the campaign”. Basically, our characters’ story begins long after a massive heroic battle took place (this battle is what a typical DnD campaign would involve). So, the characters are making a living in a world that happened as a result of this battle.
Along with being action-packed and story-driven, it’s absolutely side-splitting. NADnD Pod is a hilarious podcast, which should come as no shock; it’s led by four comedians. If you like DnD and you like to laugh, then you should give this podcast a listen.
Black Girl Gone
When it comes to true crime cases, not every case gets the attention it deserves. This is especially true for cases involving women of color. A lot of their missing and murder cases go overlooked. This is where Black Girl Gone comes in. This is a podcast that centers on true crime cases involving black women.
The podcast is narrated by Cloud10. It’s not like a standard podcast where the hosts all talk about the cases. In this case, Cloud10 reads a detailed summary of the case, narrating it like a story. She goes through the important details of the case from start to finish. It’s a great podcast to listen to if you’re interested in cases that don’t get much press. It’s a way of giving these women the attention they deserve.
The episodes aren’t long at all. They’re typically between 20 and 40 minutes long, so each episode is about as long as an episode of a true crime show.
S1E1
This is a podcast for people who are interested in sitcoms. This is called S1E1 because it looks at the first episodes of different sitcoms. They’ll do a deep dive into what happens in the episode, going through it scene by scene.
At the end of the episode, the hosts will decide if, based purely on the first episode, they’d green-light the show if it was up to them. They don’t go into the quality of the entire series, they’d just go by the first episode. That’s an interesting idea, and it’s one that keeps you invested until the end. Imagine listening to an episode about one of your favorite sitcoms and waiting until the end to see if they’d green-light it.
So far, there are a bunch of episodes out, so chances are that they’ve covered a sitcom that you’ve seen.
SUDDENLY: a Frank Sinatra Podcast
The tagline for this podcast invokes instant interest. It’s a podcast that looks at Frank Sinatra- his music, movies, and career- from a queer and trans perspective. It’s a very interesting concept to think about. Most people only think about his music from the perspective of a music fan, but there’s a lot under the surface.
In each episode, our co-hosts, two transgender individuals, talk about specific works involving Frank Sinatra. They delve into the history, context, and cultural impact of each work and how they can be viewed by modern-day queer folks. It’s truly a treat, especially if you’re a Frank Sinatra fan. It’s like looking at his work through a different lens.
SUDDENLY: a Frank Sinatra Podcast
Cents And The City
This is one of the most unique podcasts because there’s a story aspect to it. Cents And the City follows the story of Jojo, a woman who just moved to New York City in search of a new life. While things are great at first; she has a new job and a new apartment. However, things go south quickly, and her finances take a tumble.
In each episode, Jojo finds herself in certain situations. However, on the way, she comes across different people who manage to give her advice about what she should do. That’s the main thing about this podcast; it’s meant to give you advice about making it in the city when you don’t have many options.
Each person she talks to is a financial expert, so you know that you’re getting the right information. It’s a great podcast to listen to if you’re looking to make it on your own.
The Headgum Podcast
If you’re looking for a good laugh, then The Headgum Podcast should be on your list. Headgum is a podcast empire started by former CollegeHumor writers Jake Hurwitz and Amir Blumenfeld. There are a ton of podcasts under the company’s name, but this is the main general podcast consisting of a recurring roster of guests.
There’s no shortage of comedic talent on this podcast. The podcast is hosted by Geoffery James, and it brings on comedians from all over the industry. The host and guests all just sit, chat, make jokes, tell anecdotes, and just say the funniest things. It’s an excellent podcast to listen to if you’re looking for an easy laugh.
If you’re interested, you can also check out the company’s YouTube channel. There are video podcasts and original comedy shorts.
Armchair Expert with Dax Shephard
How much do you know about your favorite celebrities or idols? What trials and challenges did they have to overcome to land that Oscar-winning award? Well, here’s a podcast where you can find out. Armchair Expert is a podcast where the host, Dax Shephard, talks with notable figures like celebrities. However, it’s not about their triumphs.
In the episodes, he dives into each of their failures and times when they were at their lowest. In the introduction, the host said “I learn something of value from someone’s story of triumph, but I always learn a lot from people’s failures.” This podcast dives into those dark times in their lives, so you might learn something as well.
Armchair Expert with Dax Shephard
90s Crime Time
Are you obsessed with true crime and nostalgic for the 1990s? Well, this podcast is for you. This one isn’t as much a podcast with hosts talking about the crimes. Instead, the host Simone Taylor narrates the story of terrible crimes that happened during the Roaring 90s. She explains the events leading up to the crimes and some of the aftermath as well.
As you can tell, this is a podcast that’s not for the faint of heart. It’s a show that focuses on murders that took place. If you’re into these types of macabre stories, then you’ll like it. The episodes are short and sweet. In fact, most of them aren’t much longer than TV show episodes.
Sega Guys Podcast
What are some hidden gems that Sega put out back in the day? How did Sega titles you enjoyed affect other people? What are some Sega games that other people think deserve more attention? Well, this is the podcast to listen to if you want an answer to these questions.
This is a podcast where the two hosts talk about several different subjects dealing with Sega and its games. The first two episodes are of the hosts talking about which five games from the Sega Dreamcast and the Sega Saturn that they feel were the most innovative for the time period. These are the sort of interesting subjects that they talk about on the podcast.
There are a ton of episodes already available, so you’ll be able to listen to a large backlog of episodes. You never know if you’ll learn something new about Sega.
Wizard and The Bruiser
This is the podcast for nerds who are looking to learn while laughing. In Wizard and The Bruiser, the co-hosts Jake Young and Holden McNeely discuss different bits of nerd culture. They’ll talk about comic series, shows, games, and characters. They’ll talk about the history and cultural impact of these topics.
Another aspect of this podcast is the comedy. The co-hosts have a great rapport with one another, and they’re all extremely funny.