The 5 podcasts
you should be listening to right now
If you love a good podcast, you're not
alone. According to Podcast Insights,
73 million Americans listen to podcasts
regularly, seven per week on average.
You can find a podcast about virtually
any subject that strikes your fancy, so if
you're looking for a new show to engage
and delight you, there is no shortage of
fun, information, news, controversy and
commentary out there for you to choose
from. But where do you start?
Here are five wildly entertaining, addictive
podcasts that are definitely worth a listen.
They all highlight and celebrate relatable,
real-life moments that will capture your
heart and tickle your funny bone. All you
need is a pair of earbuds, and you're good
to go.
How Did This Get
Made?
As the story goes, comedians Paul Scheer,
Jason Mantzoukas and June Diane Raphael were
in a bar talking about how bad the movie Wall
Street: Money Never Sleeps was, and the idea for
"How Did This Get Made?" was born. Highbrow
Siskel-and-Ebert-style commentary about cinema,
it's not. This laugh-out-loud podcast features
the hosts and other guests talking about current
movies. If you've seen the movie, you will love
hearing their thoughts about it, but even if you
haven't caught the film yet, this hilarious show will
have you laughing anyway. If you've ever thought
about sneaking off to a matinee in the middle of
a workday (and we know you have) these are the
people you want to take along.
Pet Parents,
Oversharing
Do you have a pet you call your fur baby? Do
you secretly watch cat or dog videos on company
time? There's a new podcast aimed squarely at
you. Hosted by two comedians and now available
for streaming, "Pet Parents, Oversharing" explores
all of life's moments we share with our best furry
friends, from the endearing to the embarrassing
and hilariously awkward, reminding us of the bond
that pet parents share. No topic is off limits and
you'll be sure to roll over with your pup in laughter
or feel inspired to strike up a friendly chat next time
you head to the dog park. Developed by the folks
at Freshpet, "Pet Parents, Oversharing" helps pet
parents get through the day knowing they're not
going it alone. Tune in to Pet Parents, Oversharing
for stories about all things paw, fur and tail.
Keep It
Daily Beast culture critic Ira Madison III and cohosts
Kara Brown and Louis Virtel are joined each
Wednesday by comedians, journalists and others
for a discussion of pop culture, politics, terrible
celebrity tweets, events like the Oscars and
more. Nothing is out of bounds, from Melania's
grammatically challenged Be Best campaign
to Louis C.K.'s unwanted comeback to Meghan
Markle's annoying father, to how much John
McCain loved ABBA. These three hosts are talking
about what everyone is thinking. It's the ultimate
virtual water cooler discussion.
This Is Love
This intriguing podcast investigates life's most
persistent mystery: love. You'll hear individual,
real-life stories of true love, sacrifice and even
obsession. You'll meet Nino and Drew, who kept
their relationship a secret for more than 40 years,
and then they decided to do something that forced
them into the national spotlight. There's also the
story of David, who went for a run in Central Park
and started talking to a stranger, who turned out
to be the love of his life. And Brenda Jackson,
who became a bestselling novelist by writing 120
books about her first romance. Listening to the
love stories of real people will make you feel that
anything is possible when we bet everything on
the one we love.
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