Subset’s Favorite Podcasts
Podcasts have grown in popularity over the past few years. With so many genres to choose from, it's hard to know where to start.
The Subset team has curated some of our favorite podcasts across different genres, like entertainment, news, politics, business, pop culture, science, and sports. If you are searching for any new podcasts to your queue here are a few selections that might pique your interest.
News and Politics - The Daily
The New York Times produces The Daily podcast. Every weekday, the podcast covers the day's top news stories and provides in-depth analysis of relevant topics. In addition to interviews with reporters and experts, the podcast explores the reporting process behind-the-scenes.
Science - Radiolab
The Radiolab podcast explores the wonders of the world around us. On each episode, the hosts delve into a different scientific topic, from the mysteries of the human brain to sound science. Science is explained through storytelling and sound design, and the hosts make complex topics accessible and fun.
Sports - The Bill Simmons Podcast
The Bill Simmons Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by sports media personality Bill Simmons. The podcast covers a wide range of sports topics, from the NBA to the NFL to soccer. The podcast features interviews with athletes and coaches, as well as discussions of the latest sports news and controversies.
Entertainment and Pop Culture - The Rewatchables
The Rewatchables is a film podcast dedicated to movies that deserve repeat watchings. A rotating cast dives into some of the most iconic films of all time and what makes them worth rewatching again and again.
Entertainment and Pop Culture - The Prestige TV Podcast-
We're in the Golden Era of television, and this podcast discusses the most prestigious shows worthy of chatter around the water cooler. They mine the vast streaming landscape for the best of the best. Podcasts provide a must-watch guide to the vast streaming landscape, from fan favorites like "Succession" to the next sleeper hits on Netflix.
Science and Self Help - Huberman Lab
Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and tenured professor, breaks down different topics that modern humans may deal with. He provides advice and tools for everyday life to maximize the human experience. The podcasts are long, but are great to listen to while doing mundane tasks.
Comedy and Girly Lifestyle - Giggly Squad
Comedian Hannah Berner and her fashion forward friend, Paige DeSorbo, are just girly-girls together. They give the latest run down on fashion, pop culture, mental health, juicy drama, and share TMI in a hilarious way. If you’re a girly and love to laugh, Giggly Squad is for you.
Comedy - Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast
If you’re into comedy at all, you probably know who Shane Gillis is. Two best friends, who happen to be comedians, just talk. I don’t think there is any direction to this podcast and that’s why I love it so much. You feel like you’re in the room with two ridiculously funny best friends. If you miss the days of unfiltered comedy, this one’s for you.
Deeper Thinking - The Symbolic World
Jonathon Pageau is a French Canadian icon carver. His podcast leads you into mysticism by arguing that although humans know more than ever, ancient people had knowledge that we have lost. Jonathon speaks on how to become reconnected through symbolism and focuses on how the world, and everything in it, operates at a natural level. If you are an out of box thinker or enjoy being humbled, this one’s for you.
Health and wellness - The Model Health Show
As the #1 Health & Fitness podcast on Apple, you are bound to learn something about living more optimally. With a broad range of topics and guests, the host strategically takes a deep dive into various health and wellness topics.
Comedy and Entertainment: Armchair Expert
This Podcast hosted by Dax Shepherd is both insightful and entertaining. He hosts a variety of celebrity guests and they share stories and banter. Some episodes feel like therapy sessions and others like a comedy show. I like the variety he puts out and the stories we get to hear. It’s definitely worth a listen.