Podcasts That Enrich Your Mind

If you’re going to listen to people talk non-stop, they had better be good.

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If you’re going to listen to people talk non-stop, they had better be good.

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RADIOLAB

Weaving stories and science into sound and music-rich documentaries, Radiolab is very different from other podcasts where hosts just babble away. From magic and medicine, to nature and the supernatural, Radiolab is perfect for those with a curious mind.

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WTF

There are a lot of comedy podcasts out there, but WTF is different. Hosted by legendary American comedian Marc Maron, one listens to WTF for Maron’s revelatory interviews with other celebrities. His conversation with Louis C.K. in 2010 is one for the ages.

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FREAKONOMICS RADIO

Does your name affect your future? Should tipping be banned? Should you bribe your children? If you like to explore the hidden side of everything, then Freakonomics Radio, hosted by American journalist and author Stephen Dubner, is for you.

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THE INCOMPARABLE

Hosted by former Macworld editorial director and a rotating panel of guests, The Incomparable is a weekly show about geeky media, be it movies, books, TV, or comics. It’s a mustlisten if you’re interested in critical (and fun) analyses of the entertainment we consume today.

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COOLGAMES INC

CoolGames Inc is a part gaming, part comedy podcast. Each week, the two hosts will try to design a new video game based on (often crazy) ideas from listeners. If devising a Gran Turismo game but for wheelbarrows sounds fun to you, then you’ve come to the right place.

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ACCIDENTAL TECH PODCAST

A tech podcast that was accidentally created by three friends while they were trying to do a car show, ATP is primarily an Apple-centric podcast. But it’s far from being a fanboy show: the constant deep dives and bickering are what make ATP enjoyable.

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