12 PODCASTS – YOUR NEXT ROAD TRAVEL

Modern technology has enabled us to be constantly exposed and entertained by various information. The ease with which information can be accessed and shared today would shock generations of people from the past. Thanks to super-fast streaming and the many platforms that allow people to express their opinions, there is no limit to how much information we can take. Best of all, it’s free. It’s free.

Podcasts let us be a part of almost any conversation. You can listen to people you admire, identify with, and even people you don’t. They can be inspiring and motivating and can even teach us a lot. They can bring laughter, share heartache, or even educate us on dark and controversial topics. Podcasts have replaced traditional hostel book exchanges. Although Shantaram can still be picked up in the traditional travel experience, there is always new and better content at the click of a button.

Many of us have taken trips closer to home this year. Check out our top podcasts for your next road trip below. You can also save this list to make it easy for the long-haul flight.

REPLY ALL

Listeners can call in to voice their concerns, and the podcast hosts will investigate. Reply All, which is predominately about technology, provides laughs and some shocking moments.

THE SCHOOL FOR GREATNESS

Lewis Howes was a former professional football player who lost his career to injury. He has dedicated his life to helping others succeed. Experts in areas such as health, wealth, business and mindfulness, and public speaking. Lewis aims to improve your life one episode at a time.

THE JOE ROGAN EXPERIENCE

Joe Rogan is a comedian, martial artist, UFC commentator, entrepreneur and host. He engages guests in discussions about drugs, politics and comedy. The Joe Rogan Experience doesn’t leave anything out.

JAY SHETTY – ON PURPOSE

Jay Shetty, a former monk, is now a motivational speaker and influencer. He has made wisdom viral.

HOW I BUILT IT WITH GUY RAZ

How I Built, This is a documentary created by NPR Studios. It explores the journey of founders of companies you love and know. Explore all the early failures and challenges that led to brilliance.

SERIAL

This podcast broke the internet and started the True Crime gold rush. Serial (season 1) focuses on the murder of Hae Min Lee, who was a straight-A student and the subsequent conviction of her boyfriend. Sarah Koenig examines the prosecution’s flaws, examines the boyfriend’s defence, and investigates who killed Hae Min Lee.

CONAN O’BRIEN HAS A FRIEND

Popular late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien invites his comedy friends to have a chat. Conan O’Brien is a comedian who does his best work with seemingly no plot or direction. Conan O’Brien provides laughs and picks me ups throughout the day through improvisation, conversation, and exploration of his topic.

STUDIES YOU SHOULD KNOW

As the name suggests, this show focuses on a different topic each week and provides an in-depth insight into its workings. Have you ever wondered what flamethrowers do? Do you want to learn more about Narcolepsy? This program will provide you with a wealth of random knowledge and interesting facts that will impress your travel buddies.

THE RICKY GERVAIS SHOW

One of the OG comedy podcasts. Ricky Gervais with Steven Merchant, his writing partner, discuss philosophy, climate change and the human race. Their interactions with Karl Pilkington, their podcast producer, make this podcast hilarious. The Ricky Gervais show, a hit HBO animated series, will make you laugh like no one’s watching.

7 GOOD MINUTES

This podcast is a great way to start your day. 7 Good Minutes does exactly what the title says. Seven minutes of motivational, inspirational and uplifting speeches from an array of amazing people worldwide. This is a great way to begin your day.

MY DAD WROTE a POORNO

Jamie discovered his father had written an erotic novel. He gathered his best friends and recorded live reading from his kitchen with a running commentary. The result is a hilarious comedy filled with innuendos and terrible plot lines. This podcast is the best option for your next road trip.

EAR HUSTLE

This podcast will show you what happens behind bars at one of the most notorious prisons worldwide. This podcast will show you everything about the lockdown, from how prisoners handle romance to prison food.

This is not a complete list of podcasts you should listen to on your next road trip. It’s a good place to start. There is a podcast for everyone, over 850,000! We’re sure you’ll find the right podcast for you. We’d love to hear from you if any of these were enjoyable or if there are any other suggestions.