Thirty-five Notable Podcasts for an Engaging Road Trip Journey
Are you planning a road trip this summer? Whether you're hitting the open road with family or friends, a good podcast can make the journey even more enjoyable. Here's a diverse list of 35 podcasts, grouped by subject area, that are perfect for long drives:
## Family-Friendly Podcasts
### 1. Wow in the World - A science and curiosity podcast that explores fascinating topics about the world and universe in a fun and accessible way.
### 2. Brains On! - A science podcast for kids and curious adults featuring questions from listeners, experiments, and funny facts.
### 3. Story Pirates - A podcast where stories written by kids are turned into hilarious and imaginative audio dramas.
### 4. But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids - Kids ask questions, and experts provide interesting answers on a wide variety of topics.
### 5. Circle Round - Folktales from around the world, retold with professional actors and beautiful sound design.
### 6. Smash Boom Best - A debate-style podcast where two fun things go head-to-head, and kids get to decide the winner.
### 7. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls - Inspiring stories about extraordinary women from history and today.
### 8. The Alien Adventures of Finn Caspian - An 8-year-old boy's journey across the universe with his friends, a family-friendly podcast.
## Business-Focused Podcasts
### 9. How I Built This - Shares the stories of how successful businesses were created, featuring interviews with entrepreneurs and founders.
### 10. The Tim Ferriss Show - Features interviews with the world's most successful businesspeople, covering a wide range of guests from entertainers to tech elites to athletes.
### 11. Business Wars - Delves into the most fascinating business showdowns in history, providing extensive backstory and analysis.
## Entertainment Podcasts
### 12. Criminal - A true crime podcast that offers a variety of tales, from hardened murderers to good-intentioned people caught up in the system.
### 13. The Rewatchables - A podcast where host Bill Simmons and his guests rewatch the most seminal movies in American cinema, deconstructing them and finding something new.
### 14. Decoder Ring - Host Willa Paskin invites listeners to think about things in a new way, distracting from road trip boredom.
### 15. Latinos Who Lunch - Explores universal themes of identity and belonging, offering both queer and Latino perspectives on issues of the day.
### 16. Las Culturistas - Hosted by Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, offers witty, easy banter about pop culture, making it a great road trip option.
### 17. Vibe Check - Hosted by real-life friends Sam Sanders, Saeed Jones, and Zach Stafford, offering commentary on pop culture and super smart insights.
## Sports Podcasts
### 18. Served With Andy Roddick - Offers informed opinions and content relevant to even those who’ve never picked up a racket.
### 19. After the Whistle - Offers in-depth coverage of hockey and sports psychology, with entertainment value for both hockey fans and non-NHL aficionados.
### 20. New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce - Entertaining, offering candid discussions about the NFL and the Kelce brothers' personal lives.
### 21. A Touch More - Hosted by Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe, covers every aspect of women's sports with their expert insights.
### 22. 30 for 30 - Delves into sometimes mainstream, sometimes obscure topics, offering stories about people rather than just sports.
## History Podcasts
### 23. 15-Minute History - Offers accessible discussions about critical historical events, ideal for learning about a diverse range of subjects on a road trip.
### 24. Retropod - Delivers digestible overviews of obscure or long-forgotten historical episodes, perfect for learning interesting trivia on a road trip.
### 25. History Impossible - Explores lesser-known figures, moments, and movements in history, encouraging listeners to spend time thinking about their role in history.
## Miscellaneous Podcasts
### 26. Rabbit Hole - Follows people who have been radicalized by the internet, going down "rabbit holes" where they find wild conspiracy theories and become convinced of them.
### 27. Maintenance Phase - Debunks the "junk science" behind popular diet and health trends.
### 28. Asian Enough - Features interviews with today's biggest Asian celebrities, discussing their identities.
### 29. LeVar Burton Reads - Features short stories by famous authors, offering a palate cleanser between seasons of other shows.
### 30. Pivot - Offers real-time news and takes on tech, politics, and business, hosted by tech journalist Kara Swisher and New York University Professor Scott Galloway.
### 31. Side Hustle Pro - Profiles Black women entrepreneurs who have turned their after-hours passion projects into full-time jobs.
### 32. Forever Ago - A family-friendly podcast that explores history in an engaging way for both kids and adults.
### 33. 60-Second Space - Sums up important, amusing or off-the-wall space stories in just a minute, perfect for a quick listen at the end of a trip.
### 34. Cannonball - Smart, smooth host Wesley Morris illuminates culture in an entirely new light.
### 35. Bone Valley - Tells the story of a man who was wrongfully convicted of his wife's murder, offering depth of reporting and skillful storytelling.
## Tips for Using Podcasts on Road Trips
- Download episodes in advance to avoid connectivity issues. - Consider headphones or car speakers for better sound quality. - Mix it up with different genres (stories, science, comedy) to keep everyone engaged. - Ask for input from kids on which podcasts or episodes they want to listen to next.
Enjoy your next road trip with some captivating audio fun! If you want recommendations for specific age groups, just let me know!
During your summer road trip, consider adding entertainment podcasts to your playlist. For instance, 'The Rewatchables' offers re-evaluations of classic films, 'Decoder Ring' delves into cultural phenomena, and 'Las Culturistas' covers pop culture with wit and ease. If you're more interested in sports, 'Served With Andy Roddick' discusses tennis, 'After the Whistle' covers hockey, and 'New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce' talks about the NFL. Regarding lifestyle and business, 'How I Built This' shares entrepreneurial journeys, and 'The Tim Ferriss Show' features interviews with successful businesspeople. To keep your journey informative, consider listening to '15-Minute History' or 'Retropod'. Lastly, for a mix of genres, 'Bone Valley' offers true crime, 'LeVar Burton Reads' presents short stories, and 'Cannonball' explores culture. Happy travels!
