5 Podcasts I’m Loving

Ever since Austin and I got hooked on Serial a few months back I’ve been really into podcasts. I listen to them when I drive and while I work or if I just want to lay down for a minute. I’ve found it’s hard to find good podcasts – there are a ton out there but some are definitely better than others. Here are a few that I’ve been listening to, and I’d love to know if you have any I should check out! I’m hoping to find a bunch by the time our baby arrives in July because I know I’ll have many hours to fill with listening while I nurse!

1. Serial: My podcast journey began with the hit series Serial. If you haven’t listened yet I highly suggest it -this show is addicting and fascinating. I love Dateline and 48 Hours so listening to this was like hearing a better, more in depth version of these shows. Serial follows one story for the entire season, in first season it takes a look at the murder of Hae Min Lee in 1999 and the conviction of her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed whom which the show focuses on. I will say that the ending has been described as disappointing to many but it’s still worth listening to. I can’t wait for the second season to begin.

2. Startup: We got into Startup immediately after Serial. As you may guess it chronicles one startup’s journey to success — the catch is that the said startup is a podcasting network started by Alex Blumberg, a former producer of This American Life. So essentially it’s a podcast about starting a podcast and it’s awesome. All of the trials and tribulations Alex and his co-founder go through are relatable to other businesses and I find myself waiting for a new episode each week.

3. Cherry Bombe Radio: I love to listen to this while I work on mindless tasks — this show is essentially a radio version of the magazine Cherry Bombe which celebrates women in food and has great interviews.

4. After The Jump: This podcast is hosted by Grace Bonney of design sponge and I specifically like to listen to episodes that relate to my line of work but Grace also chats with some really inspiring leaders in the design world.

5. The 5AM Miracle & The Productivity Show: I’m not totally sold on either one of these podcasts yet but have found several of their episodes usefully – as I mentioned in my post about my years for the goal I’m all about working smarter this year and I’ve picked up some great tips from both of these shows.