October 27, 2023

400 Best Interviews from the Fresh Air Archive

In 2019, the popular radio talk show Fresh Air put up the Fresh Air Archive, featuring over 22,000 segments from their show, which has been airing for over 40 years since 1975. Terry Gross has been conducting interviews on the show since then, and in 1987, they started broadcasting the show on National Public Radio all across the United States. Fresh Air was also an early adopter of the podcast medium and their popular Fresh Air Podcast offers about the last 500 episodes that they have broadcast.

The Fresh Air Archive goes much deeper, featuring 22,000 segments of reviews, commentary, and many interviews. It took us a while, but we went through all 11,000 interviews in the archive and picked out over 400 of the best interviews of notable people from the past 40 years. Many interviews cover the news and politics of the time, and we highlight some of those segments in our list for major historical news events. Mostly, though, we feature interviews with the authors, artists, filmmakers, actors, musicians, and other leading thinkers that continue to be relevant to this day. While some books, movies, and music have faded from memory, we tried to pick out interviews with people whose works have stood the test of time.

In general, we picked out only one interview from each person, although there are some people that Terry Gross turned to many times for interviews. Some of the notable figures with many interviews that you may want to check out include filmmaker John Waters, storyteller Spalding Gray, author John Updike, comedian-turned-politician Al Franken, comedian and radio host Harry Shearer, psychiatrist and author Robert Jay Lifton, political commentator Thomas Friedman, author and radio personality Garrison Keillor, and humorist and author David Sedaris.

The Fresh Air archive is also very well organized by Topic. In the early days of the show, they covered the topic of jazz a lot, and they feature over 1,300 segments on Jazz. They also extensively covered the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and the many news stories surrounding the Trump era. Browsing the Fresh Air Archive by Topic is well worth doing if you’re looking for a specific category of interviews. The archive is also organized by Collections, Guests, and By Date.

We went through the entire archive of Fresh Air interviews by date, starting with the oldest interviews in 1975 and going up to interviews in the current year of 2023. So that is how we’ll present this list. We’ll list the year alongside each interview and the runtime of the interview (the ones we picked usually range from 20 to 50 minutes in length). And we’ll link directly to the interview on the Fresh Air Archive website. So without further ado, here are the 400 Best Interviews from the Fresh Air Archive:

1. Legendary Film Director Frank Capra (1978) – 47 Min.

2. Vincent Canby On Film (1979) – 45 Min.

3. Cab Calloway Discusses The Life Of A Big Band Leader (1979) – 39 Min.

4. Linda Lovelace Reveals the Dark Side of Pornography (1980) – 53 Min.

5. Back from Self-Exile, Nina Simone Discusses Her Career (1980) – 24 Min.

6. Rock Critic Lester Bangs (1980) – 48 Min.

7. Leonard Maltin On Film, Television, and Animation (1980) – 55 Min.

8. Kenneth Anger On Independent Filmmaking and Paganism (1981) – 50 Min.

9. Louis L’Amour’s West (1981) – 47 Min.

10. Commencement Speech by Martin Scorsese (1981) – 46 Min.

11. A Director’s Pursuit of Shock Value with John Waters (1981) – 39 Min.

12. A Prairie Home Companion Host Garrison Keillor (1981) – 59 Min.

13. Maya Angelou Gets to the Heart of her Past (1981) – 52 Min.

14. Betty Friedan on Feminism’s Future (1981) – 34 Min.

15. The Legacy of the Black Panthers with Bobby Seale (1981) – 57 Min.

16. Late-Night Legend Steve Allen and the Funny People Who Inspire Him (1981) – 52 Min.

17. Dian Fossey on Getting to Know the Gorilla (1982) – 31 Min.

18. Comedian and Political Activist Dick Gregory (1982) – 57 Min.

19. The Future of Feminism and the ERA with Gloria Steinem and Pat Carbine (1982) – 58 Min.

20. The Future According to Isaac Asimov (1982) – 1 Hr. 5 Min.

21. Noam Chomsky On Zionism, Journalism, and Radical Politics (1982) – 54 Min.

22. At the Movies with Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert (1982) – 55 Min.

23. Larry King on Larry King (1982) – 54 Min.

24. Alan Dershowitz’s Philosophy of Law (1982) – 54 Min.

25. Oskar Schindler’s List with Thomas Keneally (1982) – 28 Min.

26. Peter Bogdanovitch on Hollywood and Film (1983) – 44 Min.

27. Norman Mailer Speaks about The Problem of Writing (1983) – 54 Min.

28. The Father of the Psychedelic Movement, Timothy Leary Shares Flashbacks (1983) – 34 Min.

29. Seymour Hersh Discusses The Price of Power: Kissinger in the Nixon White House (1983) – 56 Min.

30. Actors and Civil Rights Workers Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee (1983) – 54 Min.

31. Bishop Desmond Tutu’s Struggle Against South African Apartheid (1984) – 56 Min.

32. James Baldwin Analyzes Racism (1984) – 55 Min.

33. Film’s Early Pioneer, D. W. Griffith with Richard Schickel (1984) – 56 Min.

34. Welcoming All Children to the Neighborhood with Fred Rogers (1984) – 48 Min.

35. A Film Critic’s Career with Roger Ebert (1984) – 57 Min.

36. Oral History and the Art of the Interview with Studs Terkel (1984) – 55 Min.

37. Film Critic Judith Crist (1984) – 42 Min.

38. Writing the Oral Histories of Black America with Alex Haley (1985) – 59 Min.

39. Getting to Know The Mick with Mickey Mantle (1985) – 27 Min.

40. Pauline Kael on Film in the Eighties (1986) – 27 Min.

41. Novelist Kurt Vonnegut on Writing, Science, and Being an Atheist in a Foxhole (1986) – 1 Hr. 5 Min.

42. Women, Control, and The Handmaid’s Tale with Margaret Atwood (1986) – 56 Min.

43. Jerry Falwell on the Moral Majority (1986) – 58 Min.

44. Singer-Songwriter Leonard Cohen (1986) – 27 Min.

45. Spalding Gray and The Terrors of Pleasure (1986) – 59 Min.

46. An Actor’s Evolution with Sir Alec Guiness (1986) – 27 Min.

47. A Quarterback on His Career with Joe Namath (1986) – 56 Min.

48. The Director of She’s Gotta Have It Spike Lee (1986) – 40 Min.

49. Joyce Carol Oates On Boxing (1987) – 28 Min.

50. A Self-Described Republican Humorist with P.J. O’Rourke (1987) – 28 Min.

51. Finding a Voice to Sing With with Joan Baez (1987) – 27 Min.

52. Dutch Director Paul Verhoeven on RoboCop (1987) – 9 Min.

53. Reality, Dreams, and Nightmares in Film with Wes Craven (1987) – 27 Min.

54. Portraying Female Independence on the Page with Erica Jong (1987) – 27 Min.

55. Carrie Fisher on Postcards from the Edge (1987) – 26 Min.

56. The History of LSD with Jay Stevens (1987) – 27 Min.

57. Toni Morrison on Writing Beloved (1987) – 27 Min.

58. Shirley MacLaine on Movies and Spirituality (1987) – 27 Min.

59. Oliver Sacks Discusses The Man Who Mistook his Wife for a Hat (1987) – 27 Min.

60. John Kenneth Galbraith on the Economies of Yesterday and Today (1987) – 27 Min.

61. The Ins and Outs of Elliot Gould’s Career (1987) – 27 Min.

62. Tom Wolfe on His First Novel The Bonfire of the Vanities (1987) – 27 Min.

63. Henry Mancini’s Long Career Making Music for Movies and T.V. (1987) – 28 Min.

64. Arthur Miller Writes His Memoirs (1987) – 27 Min.

65. The Making of the Atomic Bomb with Richard Rhodes (1988) – 26 Min.

66. Martial Artist and Actor Chuck Norris (1988) – 27 Min.

67. Novelist Joseph Heller (1988) – 27 Min.

68. Buddhist Monk and Tibetan Activist Dr. Robert Thurman (1988) – 26 Min.

69. John Updike Discusses His Writing and Influences (1988) – 27 Min.

70. Film Legend and Humanitarian Audrey Hepburn (1988) – 27 Min.

71. Nan Robertson Discusses the History of Alcoholics Anonymous (1988) – 27 Min.

72. J.G. Ballard Discusses his Life and Career (1988) – 27 Min.

73. Elia Kazan Discusses His Life and Career (1988) – 27 Min.

74. W.S. Merwin Shares His Poems (1988) – 27 Min.

75. William Friedkin on the Thin Line Between Police and Criminals (1988) – 27 Min.

76. Baseball Great Willie Mays (1988) – 26 Min.

77. Madness and Mysticism in Elie Weisel’s Twilight (1988) – 26 Min.

78. Humanity’s Coming of Age in the Milky Way with Timothy Ferris (1988) – 27 Min.

79. Ray Bradbury’s Visions of the Future (1988) – 27 Min.

80. Prolific Film Director Sidney Lumet (1988) – 27 Min.

81. A Beach Boy’s Comeback with Brian Wilson (1988) – 27 Min.

82. Temptations Singer Otis Williams (1988) – 27 Min.

83. David Cronenberg Makes Movies About What Disturbs Him the Most (1988) – 27 Min.

84. Novelist Jay McInerney on Bright Lights, Big City (1988) – 27 Min.

85. How an Actress Built Her Career with Sally Field (1988) – 27 Min.

86. Tom Waits: The Fresh Air Interview (1988) – 27 Min.

87. Movie Actor Tom Hanks (1988) – 27 Min.

88. DEVOlving through the 80s (1988) – 9 Min.

89. Good Movies Never Make You Feel Virtuous with Pauline Kael (1988) – 27 Min.

90. Neal Gabler on How the Jews Invented Hollywood (1988) – 27 Min.

91. Country Singer and Songwriter Willie Nelson (1988) – 27 Min.

92. Film Director John Carpenter (1988) – 27 Min.

93. Composer and Lyricist Stephen Sondheim (1988) – 28 Min.

94. Writer Gore Vidal (1988) – 28 Min.

95. How Martin Luther King, Jr. Lit Up the World with Taylor Branch (1988) – 27 Min.

96. Arthur Ashe: The Fresh Air Interview (1989) – 27 Min.

97. Comedy Actor Martin Short (1989) – 27 Min.

98. Susan Sontag on Disease and Metaphor (1989) – 26 Min.

99. Film Director Joe Dante (1989) – 28 Min.

100. Comedy Writer and Film Director Carl Reiner (1989) – 27 Min.

101. John Updike Reveals His Self-Consciousness (1989) – 27 Min.

102. Yoko Ono Looks Back on Her Early Life and Work (1989) – 27 Min.

103. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker (1989) – 27 Min.

104. Conservative Icon William F. Buckley (1989) – 27 Min.

105. Do the Right Thing Leaves Critics Confused with Spike Lee (1989) – 9 Min.

106. George Clinton On His Musical Inspirations (1989) – 22 Min.

107. James Cameron Discusses Underwater Directing (1989) – 22 Min.

108. Trying to Forget About Remembering with Saul Bellow (1989) – 22 Min.

109. Stephen Jay Gould Discusses the History of Life an Myths about Evolution (1989) – 22 Min.

110. Nancy Reagan Writes Her Memoirs (1989) – 22 Min.

111. Julia Child Discusses Essential Knowledge for Modern Home Cooks (1989) – 22 Min.

112. Eric Clapton Discusses His Early Career (1989) – 23 Min.

113. Matt Groening Introduces The Simpsons (1989) – 11 Min.

114. Ken Kesey Discusses His Life and Career (1989) – 22 Min.

115. Michael Moore Discusses His Documentary Film Hit Roger & Me (1990) – 22 Min.

116. Actor Jamie Lee Curtis Discusses Her Life and Career (1990) – 22 Min.

117. Vietnam Vet Tim O’Brien Explores Brutal Truths of War Through Fiction (1990) – 18 Min.

118. Batman Creator Bob Kane (1990) – 23 Min.

119. Basketball Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1990) – 22 Min.

120. Ram Dass Discusses Spirituality and Ecology (1990) – 22 Min.

121. Newest Member of the Saturday Night Live Team, Mike Myers (1990) – 18 Min.

122. Andrew Weil Discusses Complementary Medicine (1990) – 22 Min.

123. Actress Pam Grier (1990) – 22 Min.

124. Comedian George Carlin and the Absurdity of Language (1990) – 22 Min.

125. The Longterm Consequences of the Greenhouse Effect with Michael Oppenheimer (1990) – 22 Min.

126. Poet Maya Angelou Shall Not Be Moved (1990) – 22 Min.

127. Weird Al Yankovic on Writing His Musical Spoofs (1990) – 11 Min.

128. Film Actor Nicholas Cage on Wild at Heart (1990) – 24 Min.

129. King of the B’s Film Producer and Director Roger Corman (1990) – 23 Min.

130. Film Critic and Scholar Andrew Sarris (1990) – 24 Min.

131. Novelist William Styron and His New Memoir of Madness (1990) – 24 Min.

132. Jane Goodall’s 30 Years with Chimpanzees (1990) – 24 Min.

133. Journalist Bill Moyers on LBJ, Television, and Cultural Complexity (1990) – 24 Min.

134. Veteran Actor Charlton Heston (1990) – 23 Min.

135. Charles Schulz Grows Older While His Peanuts Characters Never Age (1990) – 24 Min.

136. Filmmaker Robert Altman on His New Biopic Vincent and Theo (1990) – 24 Min.

137. Director Tim Burton’s Fairy Tale Edward Scissorhands (1990) – 24 Min.

138. Carl Sagan on Preventing Nuclear Winter (1991) – 24 Min.

139. Actor Harvey Keitel Discusses his Early Career (1991) – 17 Min.

140. Foreign Correspondent Thomas Friedman on the Gulf War (1991) – 21 Min.

141. Journalist David Halberstam on The Next Century (1991) – 21 Min.

142. Actor Anthony Hopkins on Silence of the Lambs (1991) – 21 Min.

143. Brett Easton Ellis Addresses the American Psycho Controversy (1991) – 12 Min.

144. Comedian and Actor Bill Murray (1991) – 22 Min.

145. Soul-Turned-Gospel Singer Al Green (1991) – 20 Min.

146. Singer Tony Bennett Discusses his Life and Career (1991) – 23 Min.

147. Actor Gary Busey on Point Break (1991) – 22 Min.

148. Filmmaker Richard Linklater on Slacker (1991) – 16 Min.

149. First-Time Film Director John Singleton on Boyz N the Hood (1991) – 16 Min.

150. Comedian and Filmmaker Mel Brooks (1991) – 23 Min.

151. Bad Films with the Wisecracks of Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1991) – 11 Min.

152. Photographer Annie Leibovitz (1991) – 22 Min.

153. Film Critic Pauline Kael Retires (1991) – 16 Min.

154. James B. Stewart Discusses the Insider Trading Scandal (1991) – 22 Min.

155. Stan Lee Discusses Marvel Comics (1991) – 19 Min.

156. Basketball Great Wilt Chamberlain (1991) – 22 Min.

157. Comedian Chris Rock (1991) – 14 Min.

158. Larry David Discusses Seinfeld (1992) – 21 Min.

159. Musician and Inventor Les Paul (1992) – 21 Min.

160. The Real Story of Donald Trump with Wayne Barrett (1992) – 22 Min.

161. Ron Shelton Returns to Sports in White Men Can’t Jump (1992) – 16 Min.

162. Actress and Producer Shelley Duvall (1992) – 15 Min.

163. Men’s Rights Activists with Robert Bly (1992) – 22 Min.

164. Salman Rushdie Discusses Fighting the Fatwa Against Him (1992) – 22 Min.

165. Writer Garry Wills on Lincoln and the Gettysburg Address (1992) – 43 Min.

166. Talking Heads Founder and Solo Artist David Byrne (1992) – 22 Min.

167. Walter Isaacson’s Comprehensive Look at Henry Kissinger (1992) – 46 Min.

168. Actor Ben Stiller on His New Comedy Show (1992) – 23 Min.

169. Conservative Columnist George Will on How to Improve Government (1992) – 45 Min.

170. Rock Musician Neil Young Softens His Sound on Harvest Moon (1992) – 22 Min.

171. British Film Actor Michael Caine (1992) – 46 Min.

172. Former President Jimmy Carter (1993) – 46 Min.

173. Punk Rock Singer Henry Rollins Turns to the Spoken Word (1993) – 22 Min.

174. Comedy Writer, Actor, and Director Harold Ramis (1993) – 22 Min.

175. Author Philip Roth (1993) – 22 Min.

176. TV and Film Actor John Goodman (1993) – 53 Min.

177. The Early Years of Actor Peter O’Toole (1993) – 22 Min.

178. How Psychiatric Drugs Affect Personality with Peter D. Kramer (1993) – 44 Min.

179. Director Martin Scorcese (1993) – 44 Min.

180. The Information Highway with Mitch Kapor (1993) – 22 Min.

181. Preventing Heart Disease with Diet with Dr. Dean Ornish (1993) – 21 Min.

182. Actor and Singer Harry Belafonte (1993) – 22 Min.

183. James Earl Jones Discusses his Life and Career (1993) – 22 Min.

184. Actor Michael J. Fox (1993) – 22 Min.

185. American Artist Roy Lichtenstein (1993) – 16 Min.

186. Director Brian De Palma (1993) – 22 Min.

187. Musician Pete Townsend (1993) – 22 Min.

188. French Film Legend Jeanne Moreau (1993) – 22 Min.

189. The History of God with Karen Armstrong (1993) – 23 Min.

190. Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn Discusses Meditation and Mindfulness (1994) – 16 Min.

191. How Did the U. S. Get So Gun Crazy? With Erik Larson (1994) – 22 Min.

192. The Myth of Death with Dignity with Dr. Sherwin Nuland (1994) – 22 Min.

193. Rapper and Actor Ice-T (1994) – 51 Min.

194. Comedienne Roseanne Discusses Her Life and Career (1994) – 22 Min.

195. Jeffrey Dahmer’s Father Shares His Story with Lionel Dahmer (1994) – 53 Min.

196. Milos Forman Discusses His Life and Career (1994) – 45 Min.

197. Film Director Bernardo Bertolucci (1994) – 23 Min.

198. Beck Discusses His Music and Influences (1994) – 17 Min.

199. The Roe of Roe v. Wade with Norma McCorvey (1994) – 22 Min.

200. Continuing Lessons from the Civil War with Shelby Foote (1994) – 22 Min.

201. Soul Musician Isaac Hayes (1994) – 44 Min.

202. Former First Lady Barbara Bush (1994) – 43 Min.

203. Playwright David Mamet on the Rhythm of Language (1994) – 15 Min.

204. Poet and Countercultural Activist Allen Ginsberg (1994) – 22 Min.

205. Motown Founder Berry Gordy (1994) – 21 Min.

206. Dr. J on Playing Ball with the Big Boys (1994) – 22 Min.

207. Director David Lynch on His Fascination with the Body (1994) – 22 Min.

208. Anne Lamott’s Instructions on Writing and Life (1995) – 15 Min.

209. How Computers Are Shaping Our Digital Future with Nicholas Negroponte (1995) – 22 Min.

210. Cult Film Director Sam Raimi (1995) – 22 Min.

211. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara Reconsiders the Vietnam War (1995) – 22 Min.

212. Comedian Richard Pryor on His Health and Career (1995) – 15 Min.

213. Heavyweight Champion George Foreman on What Boxing Taught Him (1995) – 40 Min.

214. Ex-Beatle and Current All Star Ringo Starr (1995) – 39 Min.

215. Dr. Andrew Weil Discusses Working With the Body in Medicine (1995) – 38 Min.

216. Father Thomas Keating Defines Contemplative Prayer (1995) – 16 Min.

217. Larry Clark’s Frightening Vision of Teenagers in the Film Kids (1995) – 21 Min.

218. Kay Redfield Jamison Discusses Mood and Madness (1995) – 31 Min.

219. Soros on Soros (1995) – 44 Min.

220. Writer and Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Elie Wiesel (1995) – 44 Min.

221. Bill Gates on the Future of the Information Highway (1995) – 21 Min.

222. The Year of the Internet with Jerry Yang of Yahoo (1995) – 21 Min.

223. Hillary Clinton Discusses It Takes a Village (1996) – 21 Min.

224. Jon Krakauer Discusses the Story of Ill-Fated Adventurer Christopher McCandless (1996) – 22 Min.

225. Actor, Director, and Writer Sean Penn (1996) – 47 Min.

226. The Creator of the World Wide Web Tim Berners-Lee (1996) – 32 Min.

227. The World’s Wisdom Traditions with Huston Smith (1996) – 50 Min.

228. Steve Jobs on the Future of the Web (1996) – 35 Min.

229. Sting Discusses His Life and Career (1996) – 39 Min.

230. A Conversation with Siskel and Ebert (1996) – 51 Min.

231. Al Sharpton Discusses His Life and Career (1996) – 21 Min.

232. Actress Frances McDormand Discusses Her Role in Fargo (1996) – 21 Min.

233. Jon Krakauer Discusses the Death of Eight on Mount Everest (1996) – 46 Min.

234. Bill Maher Discusses His Politics and Career (1996) – 21 Min.

235. Cher on Growing Up and Growing Older (1996) – 29 Min.

236. A Buddhist Perspective on Psychotherapy with Mark Epstein (1996) – 19 Min.

237. Shedding Light on the O.J. Simpson Trial with Jeffrey Toobin (1996) – 45 Min.

238. Steve Martin: Comic, Actor, and Playwright (1996) – 34 Min.

239. Chicago Bulls Head Coach Phil Jackson (1996) – 46 Min.

240. Playwright Neil Simon Looks Back at His Career (1996) – 37 Min.

241. Debut Memoirst Frank McCourt on His Early Life (1996) – 27 Min.

242. Late-Night Talk Show Host Conan O’Brien Gets Comfortable on Camera (1996) – 29 Min.

243. Actor Clint Eastwood Looks Back on His Film Career (1996) – 38 Min.

244. World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov (1996) – 30 Min.

245. Actress Glenn Close on Finding Her Place in Hollywood (1996) – 21 Min.

246. Pornographer, Pundit, and Social Outcast Larry Flynt (1996) – 34 Min.

247. Writer David Foster Wallace on Pursuing Supposedly Fun Things (1997) – 21 Min.

248. Film Director on David Cronenberg on Sex, Technology, and Death (1997) – 45 Min.

249. Martin Scorsese: The Best Director of Every Decade (1997) – 52 Min.

250. Author J.G. Ballard on His Inspirations for Crash (1997) – 21 Min.

251. DMC on the Changing Landscape of Rap Music and Culture (1997) – 44 Min.

252. Comedian George Carlin at 60 (1997) – 21 Min.

253. Martin Short On Playing Lovable Klutzes (1997) – 44 Min.

254. What Ice Mummies Might Reveal about the Spanish Flu with Malcolm Gladwell (1997) – 33 Min.

255. Francis Ford Coppola on Film, Wine, and Literature (1997) – 44 Min.

256. Public Enemy’s Chuck D Discusses His Memoir (1997) – 31 Min.

257. Boogie Nights Director Paul Thomas Anderson (1997) – 34 Min.

258. Johnny Cash: In His Own Words (1997) – 47 Min.

259. Writer and Peace Activist Thich Nhat Hanh (1997) – 18 Min.

260. Bill Nye Discusses Being The Science Guy (1997) – 26 Min.

261. Transgressive Rocker Marilyn Manson (1998) – 37 Min.

262. The Simpsons Airs Its 200th Episode with Matt Groening (1998) – 30 Min.

263. Cinema in the 1970s with Peter Biskind (1998) – 22 Min.

264. How Long-Term Stress Affects Health with Robert Sapolsky (1998) – 43 Min.

265. The United States Faces a New Kind of Threat from Islamic Militants (1998) – 21 Min.

266. Filmmaker Ethan Coen Reflects on His Career So Far (1998) – 13 Min.

267. German Filmmaker Werner Herzog (1998) – 45 Min.

268. Author Neal Gabler on Starring in Life: The Movie (1998) – 16 Min.

269. ABC News Anchor Peter Jennings Looks Back on this Century (1998) – 43 Min.

270. Sam Walton and the Rise of Wal-Mart with Bob Ortega (1998) – 33 Min.

271. Singer and Songwriter Randy Newman Looks Back at His Three Decades in Music (1998) – 26 Min.

272. Michael Jordan’s Impact on Basketball and Culture with David Halberstam (1999) – 33 Min.

273. Film Director and Writer Wes Anderson on Rushmore (1999) – 22 Min.

274. Fresh Air Covers Cancer: What is Cancer? (1999) – 42 Min.

275. Tribute to Hitchcock: Janet Leigh Discusses Psycho (1999) – 30 Min.

276. Composer John Barry (1999) – 44 Min.

277. Understanding Globalization with Thomas Friedman (1999) – 43 Min.

278. Monica Lewinsky Shares Her Side of the Story (1999) – 16 Min.

279. Exploring Different Views of Jesus with Marcus J. Borg and N.T. Wright (1999) – 21 Min.

280. Ira Glass and This American Life (1999) – 51 Min.

281. Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura (1999) – 45 Min.

282. From The Onion Editor-in-Chief Scott Dikkers (1999) – 21 Min.

283. Bob Zmuda on Andy Kaufman (1999) – 40 Min.

284. Ira Glass Interviews Philip Glass (1999) – 50 Min.

285. Playboy Hugh Hefner (1999) – 50 Min.

286. David O. Russell Discusses Three Kings (1999) – 17 Min.

287. The Best Rock Music of the Year and the Century (1999) – 27 Min.

288. The Best Films of the Year and of the Century (1999) – 20 Min.

289. Paul Thomas Anderson Discusses Magnolia (2000) – 40 Min.

290. Sigourney Weaver: The Fresh Air Interview (2000) – 50 Min.

291. Synthesizer Inventor Robert Moog (2000) – 42 Min.

292. Bringing Clarity to Food and Nutrition with Dr. Andrew Weil (2000) – 43 Min.

293. Film Director Mary Harron Discusses American Psycho (2000) – 21 Min.

294. Actor Sidney Poitier (2000) – 43 Min.

295. The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart (2000) – 21 Min.

296. Davis Sedaris Discusses Me Talk Pretty One Day (2000) – 34 Min.

297. Roger Ebert and Willem Dafoe in Conversation (2000) – 21 Min.

298. Actor, Singer and, Drag Queen Ru Paul (2000) – 30 Min.

299. Comedian Marc Maron (2000) – 21 Min.

300. Stephen King On Writing (2000) – 44 Min.

301. Comedian Bill Maher Discusses the 2000 Election (2000) – 26 Min.

302. Paul Simon Discusses His Long Career (2000) – 42 Min.

303. Filmmaker Steven Soderbergh (2001) – 43 Min.

304. Country Music Hall of Famer Dolly Parton (2001) – 44 Min.

305. Director Mike Nichols (2001) – 43 Min.

306. Screenwriter and Director Christopher Nolan on Memento (2001) – 20 Min.

307. Tom and Ray Magliozzi on Car Talk (2001) – 46 Min.

308. Paul McCartney: From Pop To The Printed Page (2001) – 50 Min.

309. Historian David Mccullough on John Adams (2001) – 20 Min.

310. Writer Michael Pollan on The Botany of Desire (2001) – 44 Min.

311. Writer Andrew Solomon on The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression (2001) – 40 Min.

312. Ebert & Coppola, Live from Cannes (2001) – 30 Min.

313. New York Times Columnist Thomas Friedman on September 11th (2001) – 21 Min.

314. Onion Editors Regroup Following September 11th (2001) – 14 Min.

315. Novelist Jonathan Franzen on The Corrections (2001) – 38 Min.

316. Quincy Jones (2001) – 51 Min.

317. Actor and Rapper Will Smith (2001) – 43 Min.

318. Author Sylvia Nasar on A Beautiful Mind (2002) – 20 Min.

319. Gene Simmons (2002) – 31 Min.

320. British Journalist Jon Ronson on Adventures with Extremists (2002) – 19 Min.

321. Actor Matt Damon (2002) – 44 Min.

322. DJ and Hip Hop forefather Grandmaster Flash (2002) – 26 Min.

323. David Bowie on the Ziggy Stardust Years (2002) – 41 Min.

324. Novelist Tim LaHaye on Left Behind (2002) – 21 Min.

325. Stand-up Comic David Cross (2003) – 16 Min.

326. Filmmaker Alexander Payne on About Schmidt (2003) – 20 Min.

327. Writer Michael Lewis on Moneyball (2003) – 44 Min.

328. Religious Scholar Elaine Pagels on the Gospel of Thomas (2003) – 21 Min.

329. Bill O’Reilly on Who’s Looking Out for You? (2003) – 44 Min.

330. Google Founders Larry Page And Sergey Brin (2003) – 17 Min.

331. Queen of Disco Donna Summer (2003) – 33 Min.

332. Theologian Bart D. Ehrman on Lost Christianities (2003) – 43 Min.

333. Singer Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin (2004) – 51 Min.

334. Baseball Legend Pete Rose (2004) – 42 Min.

335. The Sopranos Writer and Director David Chase (2004) – 37 Min.

336. The Fabric of the Cosmos with Brian Greene (2004) – 45 Min.

337. Journalist Bob Woodward on Plan of Attack (2004) – 43 Min.

338. Actor Macaulay Culkin (2004) – 34 Min.

339. Former President Bill Clinton on My Life (2004) – 45 Min.

340. Comedian Rodney Dangerfield (2004) – 19 Min.

341. Columnist Maureen Dowd on Bushworld (2004) – 44 Min.

342. Barack Obama on His U.S. Senate Bid (2004) – 21 Min.

343. Comedian Dave Chappelle (2004) – 33 Min.

344. Investigative Reporter Seymour Hersh on Abu Ghraib (2004) – 44 Min.

345. Peter Jennings, Tom Brokaw, and Dan Rather (2004) – 51 Min.

346. Joni Mitchell on a Life in Music (2004) – 44 Min.

347. Metallica Guitarist and Vocalist James Hetfield (2004) – 44 Min.

348. Madonna: Pop Icon, Children’s Writer (2004) – 31 Min.

349. Actor Paul Reubens on Pee-Wee Herman (2004) – 32 Min.

350. A Fake Newsman’s Fake Newsman: Stephen Colbert (2005) – 45 Min.

351. James Brown: Feeling Good (2005) – 44 Min.

352. Actor Gene Wilder on Kiss Me Like a Stranger (2005) – 51 Min.

353. Jane Fonda’s Life So Far (2005) – 52 Min.

354. A Handbook to Robert Crumb (2005) – 49 Min.

355. Brooke Shields, on Birth and Depression (2005) – 43 Min.

356. Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon (2005) – 44 Min.

357. The Godfather of Punk: Iggy Pop (2005) – 49 Min.

358. Khaled Hosseini and Kite Runner (2005) – 35 Min.

359. Hip-Hop Renaissance Man: Ice Cube (2005) – 21 Min.

360. Joan Didion, Writing a Story After an Ending (2005) – 33 Min.

361. Jerry Lewis on Dean Martin: A Love Story (2005) – 50 Min.

362. Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin: Political Genius (2005) – 21 Min.

363. Bruce Springsteen: 30 Years of Born to Run (2005) – 50 Min.

364. Willie Nelson’s Guide to Happiness (2006) – 41 Min.

365. Al Gore Screens His Global Warming Message (2006) – 42 Min.

366. Thom Yorke, Going Solo (2006) – 39 Min.

367. Tom Petty Packs 30 Years of Rock for the Road (2006) – 42 Min.

368. Lawrence Wright on Building a Terror Network (2006) – 45 Min.

369. Ed Burns on Creating The Wire (2006) – 50 Min.

370. Meet the Real Sacha Baron Cohen (2007) – 52 Min.

371. Ken Burns Series Relives The War (2007) – 37 Min.

372. Richard Dawkins Explains The God Delusion (2007) – 45 Min.

373. Jimmy Wales on the User-Generated Generation and Wikipedia (2007) – 21 Min.

374. Arcade Fire: Art-Rock Fueled by Eclecticism and Pain (2007) – 22 Min.

375. Elyn Saks: A Scholar’s Memoir of Schizophrenia (2007) – 20 Min.

376. J. Craig Venter Decodes Genome Project Controversy (2007) – 21 Min.

377. There Will Be Blood Director Paul Thomas Anderson (2007) – 35 Min.

378. Oscar Winner Denzel Washington (2008) – 41 Min.

379. Breaking into Character with Bryan Cranston (2008) – 19 Min.

380. Edward Lucas on The New Cold War with Russia (2008) – 18 Min.

381. Paul Krugman On The Financial Crisis And Public Spending (2008) – 44 Min.

382. Steve Martin On Being Born Standing Up (2008) – 44 Min.

383. Tina Fey: Sarah Palin And Saturday Night Satire (2008) – 42 Min.

384. Danny Boyle, From Trainspotting to Slumdog (2008) – 21 Min.

385. Lawrence Lessig’s Remix For The Hybrid Economy (2008) – 42 Min.

386. Woody Allen On Life, Films, and Whatever Works (2009) – 44 Min.

387. The New Price Point? Free! With Chris Anderson (2009) – 36 Min.

388. Pulp and Circumstance: Tarantino Rewrites History in Inglourious Basterds (2009) – 49 Min.

389. LeBron James Shoots for the Stars (2009) – 21 Min.

390. Sacha Baron Cohen And Larry Charles Talk Bruno (2009) – 44 Min.

391. Lucas Looks Back on Movie-Making (2010) – 33 Min.

392. James Cameron: Pushing the Limits of Imagination in Avatar (2010) – 36 Min.

393. How a Few Made Millions Betting Against The Market with Michael Lewis (2010) – 45 Min.

394. South Park Celebrates 14 Years of Fart Jokes (2010) – 44 Min.

395. Comedian Louis C.K.: Finding Laughs Post-Divorce (2010) – 43 Min.

396. Timberlake on ‘N Sync, Acting, and Bringing Sexy Back (2010) – 59 Min.

397. The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards Looks Back at Life (2010) – 49 Min.

398. Look, He Made a Hat: Sondheim Talks Sondheim (2010) – 50 Min.

399. Ed Norton Interviews Bruce Springsteen on Darkness on the Edge of Town (2010) – 50 Min.

400. Jay-Z: The Fresh Air Interview (2010) – 50 Min.

401. Twitter’s Biz Stone on Starting a Revolution (2011) – 43 Min.

402. An Oncologist’s Pulitzer-Winning Cancer Biography with Siddhartha Mukherjee (2011) – 37 Min.

403. Jobs’ Biography: Thoughts on Life, Death, and Apple with Walter Isaacson (2011) – 43 Min.

404. Trent Reznor: The Fresh Air Interview (2011) – 42 Min.

405. Meryl Streep: The Fresh Air Interview (2012) – 50 Min.

406. Putin Biography Chronicles Rise of a Street Thug with Masha Gessen (2012) – 44 Min.

407. Habits: How They Form and How to Break Them with Charles Duhigg (2012) – 43 Min.

408. Sissy Spacek’s Extraordinary Ordinary Life (2012) – 44 Min.

409. The Manhunt to Capture Osama Bin Laden with Peter Bergen (2012) – 44 Min.

410. Fresh Air Remembers Author Maurice Sendak (2012) – 51 Min.

411. Tyler Perry Transforms: From Madea to Family Man (2012) – 43 Min.

412. Quentin Tarantino, Django Unchained and Unruly (2013) – 42 Min.

413. Going Clear: Lawrence Wright’s Book Delves Into Scientology (2013) – 51 Min.

414. Spacey and Fincher Make a House of Cards (2013) – 43 Min.

415. Maria Bamford: A Seriously Funny Comedian (2013) – 43 Min.

416. Bob Odenkirk Brings Some Laughs to Breaking Bad (2013) – 44 Min.

417. From Child Actor to Artist: Daniel Radcliffe Reflects on Post-Potter Life (2013) – 37 Min.

418. The Coen Brothers on Writing, Lebowski, and Literally Herding Cats (2013) – 43 Min.

419. Joaquin Phoenix on Her (2014) – 49 Min.

420. Neil DeGrasse Tyson Explains Why The Cosmos Shouldn’t Make You Feel Small (2014) – 44 Min.

421. John Oliver is No One’s Friend on His New HBO Show (2014) – 47 Min.

422. From Batman to Birdman, Michael Keaton Knows Suits and Superheroes (2015) – 50 Min.

423. Terry Gross to Marc Maron: Life is Harder Than Radio (2015) – 51 Min.

424. Pandemic Book Asks: Is A Disease That Will Kill Tens Of Millions Coming (2016) – 42 Min.

425. Doonesbury Creator Has Great Fun Putting Trump in a Comic Setting (2016) – 31 Min.

426. How Trump Broke Campaign Norms But Still Won the Election (2016) – 50 Min.

427. Francis Ford Coppola: Making The Godfather Was a Frightening Experience (2016) – 49 Min.

428. Megyn Kelly on Trump and the Media: We’re in a Dangerous Phase Right Now (2016) – 50 Min.

429. Samantha Bee on Trump’s Win: I Could Feel This Seismic Shift (2017) – 42 Min.

430. Get Out Sprang from an Effort to Master Fear, Says Director Jordan Peele (2017) – 51 Min.

431. Lin-Manuel Miranda on Disney, Mixtapes, and Why He Won’t Try to Top Hamilton (2017) – 50 Min.

432. Biden Talks Trump, Faith, And Fate In Front of a Live Fresh Air Audience (2017) – 43 Min.

433. Reluctant Psychonaut Michael Pollan Embraces the New Science of Psychedelics (2018) – 50 Min.

434. Dispatches From a Dopesick America with Beth Macy (2018) – 43 Min.

435. Biographer Robert Caro on Fame, Power, and Working to Uncover the Truth (2019) – 43 Min.

436. Howard Stern Tells Terry Gross His Pure Id Days Are Behind Him (2019) – 50 Min.

437. Edward Snowden Speaks Out: I Haven’t and I Won’t Cooperate with Russia (2019) – 50 Min.

438. Elton John on Music, Addiction, and Family (2019) – 44 Min.

439. New Coronavirus Won’t Be The Last Outbreak to Move From Animal to Human (2020) – 43 Min.

440. Stephen King is Sorry You Feel Like You’re Stuck in a Stephen King Novel (2020) – 50 Min.

441. From Freddie Gray to George Floyd: Wes Moore Says It’s Time to Change the Systems (2020) – 52 Min.

442. Democracy is Strained But Not Broken, Former President Obama Tells Fresh Air (2020) – 52 Min.

443. Michael J. Fox Reflects on Life with Parkinson’s (2020) – 42 Min.

444. The Age Of Automation is Now: Here’s How to Futureproof Yourself with Kevin Roose (2021) – 42 Min.

445. It Was Just Thrilling: 2 NPR Founders Remember the First Days, 50 Years Ago (2021) – 52 Min.

446. Tennis Legend Billie Jean King Puts it All in Her New Autobiography (2021) – 41 Min.

447. Succession Actor Brian Cox Can’t Defend Logan Roy, But He Can Relate to Him (2022) – 44 Min.

448. Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Has Already Changed the World as We Know It Says Anne Applebaum (2022) – 52 Min.

449. Fresh Air’s Summer Music Interviews: Lizzo (2022) – 29 Min.

450. John McEnroe Grapples Wth His Legacy as Tennis’ Bad Boy (2022) – 52 Min.

451. Steven Spielberg Was a Fearful Kid Who Found Solace in Storytelling (2022) – 52 Min.

452. Weird Al Yankovic Wants to Bring Sexy Back to the Accordion (2022) – 52 Min.

453. Judy Blume Was Banned From the Beginning, But Says ‘It Never Stopped Me from Writing’ (2023) – 52 Min.

A little more than 400 interviews, but plenty to listen to. Enjoy this generous offering of interviews from Fresh Air!

October 23, 2023

Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth Summarized

Sorry, this documentary series has been taken down from the Kino Lorber YouTube channel.

Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth is a 1988 documentary series featuring six hour-long conversations between journalist Bill Moyers and mythologist Joseph Campbell. Campbell was a professor at Sarah Lawrence College in New York, and he authored many books, including his most famous book in 1949 entitled The Hero With a Thousand Faces.

Campbell died of cancer before this PBS series aired, so these interviews serve as a sort of last lecture summarizing the ideas of his life of teaching. Throughout the series, Campbell sprinkles in mythological stories to underline the points he is making. While the interviews do have some visual accompaniment, they can just as easily be listened to as watched. If you can watch them, wonderful imagery and video footage often illustrate what Campbell is referring to.

The conversations are wide-ranging, covering topics such as religious figures, Star Wars, Native American spirituality, the different types of love, rituals surrounding sacrifice, his ideas on God, and many mythological stories he tells from memory. Campbell acknowledges that he is a maverick regarding his ideas on religion and mythology, and in these interviews, he certainly proves that to be true.

This documentary series is generously offered for free on the YouTube channel of the excellent film distributor Kino Lorber. Their channel features many more free movies and documentaries if you’d like to check them out on the Kino Lorber YouTube Channel. Hopefully, they will keep up the Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth series on their channel for all of eternity! You can access them all from our page here:

Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth for Free on the Kino Lorber YouTube Channel

Here are pages we put together for the six lectures from the series with brief summaries of what each volume in the series covers:

Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth Vol. 1: The Hero’s Adventure

In this first interview from the PBS series Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth, Bill Moyers questions Joseph Campbell on the role of the hero. Using his vast mythological knowledge, Campbell describes archetypes of heroes that arise in cultures throughout human history. He points out the similarities of spiritual heroes from Moses to Jesus to Buddha to Muhammad. Moyers asks where modern society’s myths come from, and the discussion turns to movies, specifically George Lucas’s Star Wars saga. Campbell touches on characters like the old teacher who guides the hero in Obi-Wan Kenobi and the compassionate hero who pretends he’s an egoist like Han Solo. Campbell urges his students and listeners to follow their bliss and forge into the unknown, for that is where the hero’s journey lies. It’s a thoroughly engaging talk that begins this popular PBS series.

Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth Vol. 2: The Message of the Myth

In this second part of the PBS series Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth, Moyers and Campbell discuss creation myths and the tremendous consequences they have for civilizations. Campbell points to the Judeo-Christian story of creation and how man is set apart from nature and God through the fall of sin. He contrasts that with Eastern religions, where the myths teach that man should be in tune with nature. Campbell emphasizes his belief that the importance of myth is in the metaphors they teach and not in their literal interpretations. He suggests that the old-time religion must be continually abandoned to create new myths that confront the ever-changing challenges that arise in new eras and civilizations. And while the troubles of any time often seem overwhelming, Campbell believes that one can always tap into the vitality of life to wake up from the nightmare of history.

Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth Vol. 3: The First Storytellers

In this third part of the PBS series Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth, Campbell talks about the earliest myths and their relation to rituals. He discusses the rituals around the stations of life, such as initiations into adulthood. He also touches on the traditions around hunting and the reverence for animals, specifically in Native American religions. And Moyers and Campbell discuss many rituals around death in early human cultures. Campbell highlights the importance of the shamans in primitive societies and the artists in modern society in conveying the inner wisdom of a culture. From cave paintings to Picasso, artists have reached within to tell the stories of their times.

Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth Vol. 4: Sacrifice and Bliss

In this fourth part of the PBS series Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth, Bill Moyers and Campbell start the talk with addressing the need for each of us to have a sacred space in which we put aside the news of the day and enjoy life. Campbell then discusses the many rituals throughout human cultures that act out human sacrifice. Far from the tragedy we might view human sacrifice as today, they were seen as joyous occasions expressing the non-duality of life and death. Campbell then discusses more modern examples of sacrifice, from laying down one’s life for another to motherhood to committing to relationships. At the end of the talk, Moyers questions Campbell more about following one’s bliss and what that means in practice.

Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth Vol. 5: Love & The Goddess

In this fifth part of the PBS series Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth, Bill Moyers and Campbell turn to the topic of love. Campbell places the roots of our concept of Western love in medieval times with the 12th-century troubadours. Unlike the ideas of eros love or agape love, the troubadours put forth a love through the heart and eyes, which takes into account the other person. Going against the arranged marriages of the church and state, this concept of individuals seeking their true love through the heart came to dominate in Western culture. Moyers then questions Campbell about the role of goddesses throughout human history, from their supremacy in early human cultures to their subjugation in Christian culture. Campbell acknowledges the vast consequences of placing masculine gods or feminine goddesses above one another instead of allowing for an interplay between the two. He tells many tales of goddesses throughout human history in the second half of the discussion.

Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth Vol. 6: The Masks of Eternity

In this sixth and final part of the PBS series Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth, Bill Moyers interviews Campbell for the last time, just months before his death at age 83. As Moyers points out in the introduction to this interview, Campbell is radiant as he discusses his belief in the mysteries of life. Moyers questions Campbell about his ideas of God, Jesus, and faith, and Campbell points to his belief in an impersonal God that is beyond being and time. He points to the peak performances and epiphanies in his own life that put him in touch with the sublime bliss of eternity. In the end, Campbell suggests that the purpose of life is the journey, and if one is to come in tune with eternity in their journey, one must follow one’s own bliss. Campbell certainly did in his quest to bring myths to life through his many books and teachings.

Enjoy the timeless wisdom of Joseph Campbell in these priceless interviews with Bill Moyers.

October 21, 2023

250 New Free Audio Books on Spotify

At LearnOutLoud, we’ve made a big Spotify playlist that currently features over 1,300 free audio books on Spotify. These audio books are from publishers who’ve distributed their titles on Spotify for free to both premium and non-subscribers (they, of course, get paid royalties the same way musicians do). We’ve added the first track of each audio book to this playlist. If you click on the album of the track, then you’ll get the full audio book and be able to listen to it. Check out our full playlist here:

Best Free Audio Books on Spotify

We just added over 250 new free audio books to this Spotify playlist, and we’ll list all these audio books with links to them below. If you find an audio book you like from this list, we recommend you listen to it soon, as we’ve seen hundreds of audio books come and go on Spotify in the past years due to rights changing.

As you might know, Spotify currently sells about 350,000 audio book titles. They’re currently locked, and you need to purchase them through a web browser to get access to them. Spotify has struggled with Apple, who has prevented them from selling the audio books through their iOS app without paying Apple 30% of the sale (which is quite outrageous).

But in recent news we’ve learned Spotify might be circumventing selling audio books altogether by offering Spotify Premium members 15 hours per month of streaming time of a library of over 150,000 audio books from many major publishers (which they’ll pay royalties to). This has been rolled out for users in the UK and Australia and is supposedly coming to the United States in the winter.

In the meantime, we’ve added 250 free audio books to our list that you can listen to whether you’re a subscriber to Spotify Premium or not. Here is that list broken down by publisher. We’ll link directly to these audio books on Spotify.

Note: It’s come to our attention that free users of Spotify can no longer play albums or playlists in order on mobile. Spotify mobile apps force free users to play in shuffle mode. Pretty annoying for audiobooks! If you’re not a Spotify Premium user and you want to play these audiobooks in order, you’ll need to play them on your desktop or tablet. Sorry!

Check out over 25 free audio books on Spotify from the publisher Ad Lib from England, which specializes in non-fiction:

Assassinations That Changed the World by Nigel Cawthorne

Be Kind by Emily Herbert

Beyond the Sea: A Wren at War by Christian Lamb

Bite Club: Real-Life Attacks by Sharks and Other Killer Predators by Douglas Wight

The Boy Who Sat by the Window: The Story of the Queen of Soho by David Hodge

Calmism: 8 Habits for Complete Rest by Dr. Alexis Willett

Dirty Briefs: The Hilarious Struggles and Shocking Tales of a Bare-Knuckle Criminal Barrister by Dave Fendem

Don’t Be Sorry: Further Adventures Bringing Up a Son with Down Syndrome by Sarah Roberts

Frank Sinatra and the Mafia Murders by Mike Rothmiller & Douglas Thompson

Great British Cycling Legends by Chris Sidwells

Inside the Mind of John Wayne Gacy by Brad Hunter

Last Team Out of Kabul: Surrounded by the Taliban by H. Collins

Like No Other Soldier: The Shadowy World of Security, Protection and Surveillance by Rob Lewis

No More Secrets: My Part in Codebreaking at Bletchley Park and the Pentagon by Betty Webb

The Notorious Guide to Britain: A Fascinating Tour of the Weird, Wonderful, Murderous and Marvellous by Paul Donnelley

Pipe Dreams: The Secret Diary of a Neighbourhood Plumber by Nicholas James

Prince Philip’s Century: The Extraordinary Life of the Duke of Edinburgh by Robert Jobson

Saved: Overcoming a 45-Year Gambling Addiction by Peter Shilton & Steph Shilton

Secret Spirit by Sally Morgan

Sir Alex: Simply the Best by Harry Harris

Son of Escobar: First Born by Roberto Sendoya Escobar

Sorry for Your Loss by Kate Marshall

Taken: A True Story of the Pain and Scandal of Forced Adoption by Michelle Pearson

The Tales and Tails of a Yorkshire Vet by Peter Wright

The Tennis Champion Who Escaped the Nazis: Liesl Herbst’s Journey, from Vienna to Wimbledon by Felice Hardy

Unequal: How Extreme Inequality Is Damaging Democracy and What We Can Do About It by David Buckham, Robyn Wilkinson, & Christiaan Straeuli

We Need To Talk: The Truth About Sexual Violence and My Fight for Justice by Emily Hunt

Over 20 free audio books on Spotify from the business and self-help publisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers:

The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor

The Hidden History of Monopolies: How Big Business Destroyed the American Dream by Thom Hartmann

The Hidden History of the Supreme Court and the Betrayal of America by Thom Hartmann

The Hidden History of the War on Voting: Who Stole Your Vote and How to Get It Back by Thom Hartmann

How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive by Jennifer Brown

How Wealth Rules the World: Saving Our Communities and Freedoms from the Dictatorship of Property by Ben G. Price

How You Learn Is How You Live: Using Nine Ways of Learning to Transform Your Life by Kay Peterson and David A. Kolb

Humble Consulting: How to Provide Real Help Faster by Edgar H. Schein

Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling Building Positive Relationships and Better Organizations by Edgar H. Schein and Peter A. Schein

Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationships, Openness, and Trust by Edgar H. Schein and Peter A. Schein

Humility Is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age by Edward D. Hess and Katherine Ludwig

Hyper-Learning: How to Adapt to the Speed of Change by Edward D. Hess

In Defense of Public Service: How 22 Million Government Workers Will Save Our Republic by Cedric Alexander

Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy, and Belonging Across Differences by Mary-Frances Winters

The Influence Effect: A New Path to Power for Women Leaders by Kathryn Heath, Jill Flynn, Mary Davis Holt, and Diana Faison

The Influential Product Manager: How to Lead and Launch Successful Technology Products by Ken Sandy

The Innovation Code: The Creative Power of Constructive Conflict by Jeff DeGraff and Staney DeGraff

Inside Your Customer’s Imagination: 5 Secrets for Creating Breakthrough Products, Services, and Solutions by Chip R. Bell

Intelligent Disobedience: Doing Right When What You’re Told to Do Is Wrong by Ira Chaleff

The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength by Jennifer Kahnweiler

Invisible Martyrs: Inside the Secret World of Female Islamic Radicals by Farhana Qazi

The Laws of Lifetime Growth: Always Make Your Future Bigger than Your Past by Dan Sullivan and Catherine Nomura

Leadership from the Inside Out: Becoming a Leader for Life by Kevin Cashman

Mobilized: An Insider’s Guide to the Business and Future of Connected Technology by SC Moatti

Subtle Acts of Exclusion: How to Understand, Identify, and Stop Microaggressions by Tiffany Jana and Michael Baran

Over 40 free audio books on Spotify from the independent Canadian publisher ECW Press:

Act: The Modern Actor’s Handbook by David Rotenberg

The Book of Grief and Hamburgers by Stuart Ross

Building Unity: Leading a Non-Profit from Spark to Succession by Michael “Piecez” Prosserman

Canadarm and Collaboration: How Canada’s Astronauts and Space Robots Explore New Worlds by Elizabeth Howell

Change for Good: An Action-Oriented Approach for Businesses to Benefit from Solving the World’s Most Urgent Social Problems by Paul Klein

Conflicted Scars: An Average Player’s Journey to the NHL by Justin Davis

DeRo: My Life by Dwayne De Rosario & Brendan Dunlop

The Environmentalist’s Dilemma: Promise and Peril in an Age of Climate Crisis by Arno Kopecky

Field Study: Meditations on a Year at the Herbarium by Helen Humphreys

Fishing with Tardelli: A Memoir of Family in Time Lost by Neil Besner

Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music by Greg Prato

Happily Ever Older: Revolutionary Approaches to Long-Term Care by Moira Welsh

Has Populism Won?: The War on Liberal Democracy by Daniel Drache & Marc D. Froese

The Healing Power of Singing: Raise Your Voice, Change Your Life by Emm Gryner

A Helluva Life in Hockey: A Memoir by Brian McFarlane

A History of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce: 1973-1999 by Rod McQueen

How to Examine a Wolverine: More Tales from the Accidental Veterinarian by Philipp Schott

Inside the Montreal Mafia by Felix Seguin & Eric Thibault

Is That a Fact?: Frauds, Quacks, and the Real Science of Everyday Life by Dr. Joe Schwarcz

The Light Streamed Beneath It: A Memoir of Grief and Celebration by Shawn Hitchins

Membering by Austin Clarke

Moments of Glad Grace: A Memoir by Alison Wearing

Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules: Separating Fact from Fiction, and the Science of Everyday Life by Dr. Joe Schwarcz

Music Lessons by Bob Wiseman

My Body Is Distant: A Memoir by Paige Maylott

My Road from Damascus: A Memoir by Jamal Saeed

The New Masculinity: A Roadmap for a 21st-Century Definition of Manhood by Alex Manley

One to Remember: Stories from 39 Members of the NHL’s One Goal Club by Ken Reid

Personal Account: 25 Tales About Leadership, Learning, and Legacy from a Lifetime at Bank of Montreal by Tony Comper & Bruce Dowbiggin

The Red Kelly Story by Leonard “Red” Kelly, L. Waxy Gregoire, & David M. Dupuis

Retirement Income for Life: Getting More Without Saving More by Frederick Vettese

Riven: Poems by Catherine Owen

The Rule of 30: A Better Way to Save for Retirement by Frederick Vettese

Same Ground: Chasing Family Down the California Gold Rush Trail by Russell Wangersky

Science Goes Viral: Captivating Accounts of Science in Everyday Life by Dr. Joe Schwarcz

Sea Trial: Sailing After My Father by Brian Harvey

Shifting the Balance: How Top Organizations Beat the Competition by Combining Intuition with Data by Mark Schrutt

Starter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging, and Loving This World by Rona Maynard

Still Hopeful: Lessons from a Lifetime of Activism by Maude Barlow

Team Chemistry: 30 Elements for Coaches to Foster Cohesion, Strengthen Communication Skills, and Create a Healthy Sport Culture by Andre Lachance, Jean Francois Menard

The Things I Came Here With: A Memoir by Chris MacDonald

This One Wild Life: A Mother-Daughter Wilderness Memoir by Angie Abdou

Toe Blake: Winning Is Everything by Paul Logothetis

The Ultimate Road Trip: All 89 Games with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ultimate Leafs Fan by Mike Wilson & Lance Hornby

Where to from Here: A Path to Canadian Prosperity by Bill Morneau

Over a dozen new plays on audio from L.A. Theatre Works on Spotify! You can check out more that they have to offer on our publisher page for them: L.A. Theatre Works Publisher Page.

The Arthur Miller Collection by Arthur Miller

Bump by Chiara Atik

The Confession of Henry Jekyll, M.D. by David Rambo

Exodus: The Shanghai Jews by Kate McAll

Franklinland by Lloyd Suh

A Good Day at Auschwitz by Stephen Tobolowsky

Later Life by A.R. Gurney

The Murder on the Links by Kate McAll

No-No Boy by Ken Narasaki

Once Upon a Time in Nazi Occupied Tunisia by Josh Azouz

Paradise by Laura Maria Censabella

Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

What You Are Now by Sam Chanse

40 free audio books from the independent publisher Panoma Press, which specializes in personal development and business audio books.

Breathe GOLF: The Missing Link to a Winning Performance by Jayne Storey & Kim Wallis

Building Your Dream Life: How Property Can Help You Quit the Rat Race by Bronwen Vearncombe

Call the Pharmacist by Elizabeth Roddick

Called to Lead: Success Strategies for Women by Pegine Echevarria

Dare to Scale: How to Grow Your Business Gracefully by Warsha Joshi & Evan Le Clus

Employee Confidence by Karen J. Hewitt

Empowerment in Health and Wellness by Jackie Arnold, Andrew A. Parsons, and Sue Jackson

Expat Wife, Happy Life!: The Journey of a Serial Expat by Florence Reisch-Gentinetta

The Extraordinary Investment Club: Your Path to Financial Freedom by Jeff Fitzpatrick

Focus in the Age of Distraction by Jane Piper

Happy Vet Happy Pet by Sandy Weaver

The Inner CEO: Unleashing Leaders at All Levels by Jeremy Blain

The Joy of Being: Supporting Hardworking Mums to Stress Less & Live More by Marina Pearson

Leader Awakened: Why Accepting Adversity Drives Power and Freedom by Samreen McGregor

Meditation for Life by Justyn Comer

Peachey Letters: Love Letters to Life by Sandra Peachey

Play the Game: How to Win in Today’s Changing Environment by Adam Strong

The Profit Secret: How to Sell More at a Higher Margin by Bob Hayward & Nick Baldock

Property Magic: How to Buy Property Using Other People’s Time, Money, and Experience by Simon Zutshi

PS I Love Me: 12 Steps for a Self-Love Transformation by Gina Swire

Rent to Rent: Getting Started Guide by Jacquie Edwards

Rent to Rent: Your Questions Answered by Jacquie Edwards

Reset!: A Blueprint for a Better Life by Rosalyn Palmer

Secrets of Successful Sales by Alison Edgar

She Said!: A Guide for Millennial Women to Speaking and Being Heard by Patricia Seabright

Short Term Rental Revolution: Maximise Your Property Income Using the Five-Star Serviced Accommodation Formula by Dave Cordner

Shujaa’ah: Bold Leadership for Women of the Middle East by Annabel Harper

Slice: Cutting Through to Excellence in Sales Leadership by Vinit Shah

The Thoughtful Leader: How to Use Your Head and Your Heart to Inspire Others by Mindy Gibbins-Klein

Transform Through Travel by Robert Maisel

Welcome Home: How Stuff Makes or Breaks Your Relationship by Suzanne Roynon

40 new free audiobooks from Princeton University Press, which features non-fiction on a variety of topics. You can access our full playlist for them here: Over 100 Princeton University Press Audio Books on Spotify Playlist.

Against Democracy by Jason Brennan

Algorithms for the People: Democracy in the Age of AI by Josh Simons

And Still the Waters Run: The Betrayal of the Five Civilized Tribes by Angie Debo & Amanda Cobb-Greetham

Between Debt and the Devil: Money, Credit, and Fixing Global Finance by Adair Turner

The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths by William Hansen

Byzantium: The Surprising Life of a Medieval Empire by Judith Herrin

Christian Supremacy: Reckoning with the Roots of Antisemitism and Racism by Magda Teter

College: What It Was, Is, and Should Be by Andrew Delbanco

Complicit: How We Enable the Unethical and How to Stop by Max H. Bazerman

A Culture of Growth: The Origins of the Modern Economy by Joel Mokyr

The Dean of Shandong: Confessions of a Minor Bureaucrat at a Chinese University by Daniel A. Bell

Eco-Types: Five Ways of Caring About the Environment by Emily Huddart Kennedy

Empires of the Silk Road: A History of Central Eurasia from the Bronze Age to the Present by Christopher I. Beckwith

Flying Snakes and Griffin Claws: And Other Classical Myths, Historical Oddities, and Scientific Curiosities by Adrienne Mayor

The Forest: A Fable of America in the 1830s by Alexander Nemerov

How the Universe Got Its Spots: Diary of a Finite Time in a Finite Space by Janna Levin

The Idea of Prison Abolition by Tommie Shelby

The Individualists: Radicals, Reactionaries, and the Struggle for the Soul of Libertarianism by Matt Zwolinski & John Tomasi

The Little Book of Exoplanets by Joshua N. Winn

Losing Ourselves: Learning to Live Without a Self by Jay L. Garfield

Merchants of the Right: Gun Sellers and the Crisis of American Democracy by Jennifer Carlson

Night Vision: Seeing Ourselves Through Dark Moods by Mariana Alessandri

Pandemic Politics: The Deadly Toll of Partisanship in the Age of COVID by Shana Kushner Gadarian, Sara Wallace Goodman, & Thomas B. Pepinsky

Parfit: A Philosopher and His Mission to Save Morality by David Edmonds

Period: The Real Story of Menstruation by Kate Clancy

The Power of Hope: How the Science of Well-Being Can Save Us from Despair by Carol Graham

Queer Career: Sexuality and Work in Modern America by Margot Canaday

Racism: A Short History by George M. Fredrickson

Remnants of Ancient Life: The New Science of Old Fossils by Dale Greenwalt

The Scythian Empire: Central Eurasia and the Birth of the Classical Age from Persia to China by Christopher I. Beckwith

The Sky Is for Everyone: Women Astronomers in Their Own Words by Virginia Trimble & David A. Weintraub

Sonorous Desert: What Deep Listening Taught Early Christian Monks – and What It Can Teach Us by Kim Haines-Eitzen

The Sounds of Life: How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants by Karen Bakker

The Straight State: Sexuality and Citizenship in Twentieth-Century America by Margot Canaday

Three Roads Back: How Emerson, Thoreau, and William James Responded to the Greatest Losses of Their Lives by Robert D. Richardson

Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want by Ruha Benjamin

Virtual You: How Building Your Digital Twin Will Revolutionize Medicine and Change Your Life by Peter Coveney & Roger Highfield

What Do You Want Out of Life?: A Philosophical Guide to Figuring Out What Matters by Valerie Tiberius

Work Matters: How Parents’ Jobs Shape Children’s Well-Being by Maureen Perry-Jenkins

Work Pray Code: When Work Becomes Religion in Silicon Valley by Carolyn Chen

You Are Not Expected to Understand This: How 26 Lines of Code Changed the World by Torie Bosch

Over 30 works of classic literature from the publisher SNR Audio. There’s a lot of classic literature titles on Spotify, but SNR Audio has some quality ones which are highly rated on Audible, so we thought we’d include them here. Lot of Tolstoy!

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

The Art of War by Sun Tzu

Aspects of the Novel by E.M. Forster

Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann

Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft

Capital, Volume 1 by Karl Marx

Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu

Childhood, Boyhood, and Youth by Leo Tolstoy

The Colour Out of Space by H.P. Lovecraft

The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels

A Confession by Leo Tolstoy

The Cossacks by Leo Tolstoy

Death in Venice by Thomas Mann

The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy

The Diary of a Country Priest by Georges Bernanos

Dracula by Bram Stoker

The Dunwich Horror by H.P. Lovecraft

Edgar Allan Poe: The Complete Stories by Edgar Allan Poe

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Hadji Murat by Leo Tolstoy

In Our Time by Ernest Hemingway

The Kingdom of God Is Within You by Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy: The Short Stories by Leo Tolstoy

The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann

Master and Man by Leo Tolstoy

Men Without Women by Ernest Hemingway

The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket by Edgar Allan Poe

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

Resurrection by Leo Tolstoy

Sevastopol Sketches by Leo Tolstoy

The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway

To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

The Ultimate Horror Collection by

We by Yevgeny Zamyatin

What Is Art? by Leo Tolstoy

The Whisperer in the Darkness by H.P. Lovecraft

A dozen new audio books from Vibrance Press, which offers a lot of personal growth audio books.

Cashvertising Online: How to Use the Latest Findings in Buyer Psychology to Explode Your Online Ad Response by Drew Eric Whitman

The Cottage Fairy Companion: A Cottagecore Guide to Slow Living, Connecting to Nature, and Becoming Enchanted Again by Paola Merrill

The Handbook for a Happy Cat: Speak Their Language, Decode Their Quirks, and Meet Their Needs – So They’ll Love You Back! by Liesbeth Puts

The Hero Is You: Sharpen Your Focus, Conquer Your Demons, and Become the Writer You Were Born to Be by Kendra Levin

How to Teach Economics to Your Dog by Rebecca Campbell & Anthony McGowan

Night Bloomers: 12 Principles for Thriving in Adversity by Michelle Pearce

She’s Building a Robot by Mick Liubinskas

The Tao of Influence: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Leaders and Entrepreneurs by Karen McGregor

Unbox Your Life: Curbing Chronic Complainers, Living Life Liberated, and Other Secrets to Success by Tobias Beck

Why Smart People Hurt: A Guide for the Bright, the Sensitive, and the Creative by Eric Maisel

A Woman Is a Woman Until She Is a Mother: Essays by Anna Prushinskaya

You Recharged: How to Beat Fatigue (Mostly), Amp Up Your Energy (Usually), and Enjoy Life Again (Always) by Polly Campbell

Your Difference Is Your Strength: A Guide to Accepting Yourself – for Anyone Who Has Ever Felt Out of Place by Kris Ferraro

Your Leadership Moment: Democratizing Leadership in an Age of Authoritarianism by Eric R. Martin

And here are some small selections from other publishers.

Biblioasis:

All Things Move: Learning to Look in the Sistine Chapel by Jeannie Marshall

Big Men Fear Me: The Fast Life and Quick Death of Canada’s Most Powerful Media Mogul by Mark Bourrie

Music, Late and Soon by Robyn Sarah

The Power of Story: On Truth, the Trickster, and New Fictions for a New Era by Harold R. Johnson

Try Not to Be Strange: The Curious History of the Kingdom of Redonda by Michael Hingston

BTC Audiobooks:

Acadian Driftwood: One Family and the Great Expulsion by Tyler LeBlanc

Aloha Wanderwell: The Border-Smashing, Record-Setting Life of the World’s Youngest Explorer by Christian Fink-Jensen & Randolph Eustace-Walden

Mercy Gene: The Man-Made Making of a Mad Woman by J.D. Derbyshire

Peace by Chocolate: The Hadhad Family’s Remarkable Journey from Syria to Canada by Jon Tattrie

Too Dumb for Democracy?: Why We Make Bad Political Decisions and How We Can Make Better Ones by David Moscrop

Fernwood Publishing:

About Canada: Disability Rights by Deborah Stienstra

Country of Poxes: Three Germs and the Taking of Territory by Dr. Baijayanta Mukhopadhyay

Frequently Asked White Questions by Ajay Parasram & Alex Khasnabish

Losing Me, While Losing You: Caregivers Share Their Experiences of Supporting Friends and Family with Dementia by Jeanette A. Auger, Diane Tedford-Litle, & Brenda Wallace-Allen

Text Messages: Or How I Found Myself Time Travelling by Yassin “Narcy” Alsalman

Walmart: Diary of an Associate by Hugo Meunier

Field Notes:

On Browsing by Jason Guriel

On Class by Deborah Dundas

On Decline: Stagnation, Nostalgia, and Why Every Year Is the Worst One Ever by Andrew Potter

The University of Alberta Press:

10 Days That Shaped Modern Canada by Aaron W. Hughes

Blue Portugal and Other Essays by Theresa Kishkan

Grant Notley: The Social Conscience of Alberta by Howard Leeson & Rachel Notley

Impact: Women Writing After Concussion by E.D. Morin & Jane Cawthorne

Little Yellow House: Finding Community in a Changing Neighbourhood by Carissa Halton

Until Further Notice: A Year in Pandemic Time by Amy Kaler

University of Manitoba Press:

The Constructed Mennonite: History, Memory, and the Second World War by

Dammed: The Politics of Loss and Survival in Anishinaabe Territory by Brittany Luby

A Knock on the Door: The Essential History of Residential Schools from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada by

Life Stages and Native Women: Memory, Teachings, and Story Medicine by Kim Anderson

Making Believe: Questions About Mennonites and Art by Magdalene Redekop

A National Crime: The Canadian Government and the Residential School System by John S. Milloy

Structures of Indifference: An Indigenous Life and Death in a Canadian City by Mary Jane Logan McCallum & Adele Perry

Ubuntu Relational Love: Decolonizing Black Masculinities by Devi Dee Mucina

And a few more titles:

Poguemahone by Patrick McCabe

When Grief Equals Love: Long-Term Perspectives on Living with Loss by Lizzie Pickering

The Car: The Rise and Fall of the Machine That Made the Modern World by Bryan Appleyard

Enjoy over 250 free new audio books from Spotify!

October 20, 2023

Sir Ben Kingsley Narrates World Religions Documentary Series

Watch a 13-part documentary series on the religions of the world narrated by Sir Ben Kingsley on YouTube. Kingsley narrates this series of 45-minute documentaries on the World Religions, with each episode focused on a specific religion. They are well-written and informative introductions to these religions. The series from 1998 was also put out as audio books (which are now out of print), but these documentaries are edited-down versions with visual accompaniment. The interviews and footage from the documentaries aren’t exactly on the level of Ken Burns, but they still provide a nice visual component. Since they’re mostly reliant on Kingsley’s excellent narration, they can just as easily be listened to as watched. Another nice thing about the series is that they cover religions beyond the five major religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. They also cover Confucianism and Taoism, African religions, Native American spirituality, and more. They are legally distributed on YouTube through the channel The Grapevine TV. We link to the full playlist from this page on our site:

Religions of the World Narrated by Ben Kingsley

And here are the 13 episodes in this series of documentaries:

African and African-American Religions

Ancient Religions of the Mediterranean

Buddhism

Confucianism and Taoism

Hinduism

Islam

Judaism

Native American Spirituality

Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity

Protestant Christianity

The Religion of Small Societies

Shinto

Skepticism and Religious Relativism

Watch a primer on a religion you are familiar with, or learn about a religion that is entirely new to you!

And if you want to check out audio books narrated by Ben Kingsley, you can do so on our narrator page for him:

Audiobooks Narrated by Ben Kingsley

October 19, 2023

125 Podcasts Hosted by Celebrities

It seems that almost everyone has a podcast nowadays, from your average Joe to Arnold Schwarzenegger. We thought it’d be fun to put together a list of celebrities who are currently hosting their own podcasts.

This list is far from comprehensive. We’ve stuck mostly with celebrities in the world of movies, TV, and music, along with superstar comedians and some other big names in other fields. We went pretty deep, but didn’t go into YouTube stars or social media influencers or reality TV stars.

As we made the list, we knew a lot of the big celebrity podcasts, but were surprised to discover that certain famous people had a podcast! Browse our list and catch up with podcasts from your favorite celebrities! We’ll link to the podcast on our site if we currently feature it. Otherwise we’ll link to it on iTunes and Spotify. And we wrote a sentence about what each podcast is all about. Here are 125 Podcasts Hosted by Celebrities in alphabetical order. Enjoy!

4D with Demi Lovato Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Pop star Demi Lovato talks creativity with famous people.

The Adam Carolla Show Podcast – Cranky old Adam Carolla rants about current events with all sorts of famous guests.

All of the Above with Norman Lear Podcast – Norman Lear is 101 years old as of this writing! He created and produced many beloved TV shows of the 1970s. And he had a podcast back in 2017 and 2018 where he interviewed show biz folks.

Amy Schumer Presents: 3 Girls, 1 Keith Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Comedian and actress Amy Schumer is joined by Bridget Everett, Rachel Feinstein, and Keith Robinson as they dish pop culture and politics.

Anna Faris Is Unqualified Podcast – Actress Anna Faris has been in many movies and she’s been podcasting since back in 2015. She’s interviewed hundreds of famous people in over 400 episodes to date!

Archetypes Podcast with Meghan Markle – (Spotify) – Spotify paid Meghan, Duchess of Sussex about $20 million for an exclusive deal to host her podcast. Was it worth it?! Listen and find out! Only on Spotify!

Armchair Expert Podcast with Dax Shepard – I’m old enough to remember Dax Shepard back on MTV’s Punk’d. And he’s also been in some good movies like Idiocracy (2006). And he also has a super popular podcast where he interviews celebrities, journalists, and academics about life.

Arnold’s Pump Club Podcast with Arnold Schwarzenegger – He will PUMP, YOU UP! One of our favorite motivational podcasts currently is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Pump Club Podcast! In only about 5-10 minutes he’ll give some expert wisdom on health and fitness.

Bertcast Podcast with Bert Kreischer – Bert Kreischer is everywhere nowadays it seems. He’s that comedian with his shirt off. He likes to party and he’s recorded over 500 podcast episodes!

The Big Podcast with Shaquille O’Neal – Shaq Fu! Shaq Diesel! Retired NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal has a podcast where he talks sports and pop culture with other athletes and stars.

Bill Burr’s Monday Morning Podcast – Bill Burr is a popular comedian with many specials under his belt. And he’s been podcasting since 2007 with over 1,000 episodes!

Bill Gates and Rashida Jones Ask Big Questions Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Short-lived podcast between Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and actress Rashida Jones. Recorded during the pandemic, she asks Bill about COVID-19, inequality, climate change, and more.

The Bill Simmons Podcast: The Interviews – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Bill Simmons is sportswriter who eventually launched his pop culture website and podcast network The Ringer in 2016. This version of his popular podcast features just his interviews with celebrities.

Bjork: Sonic Symbolism Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Icelandic musician Bjork talks about her ten albums in ten podcast episodes.

Bob Saget’s Here For You Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Rest in peace comedian and actor Bob Saget. You probably remember him from America’s Funniest Home Videos or Full House. He had a podcast with over 100 episodes that you can still listen to.

Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – She was on the TV show The OC and has been in some movies. She started a podcast with her friends to talk about sex, mental health, and much more.

Bunny Ears Podcast with Macaulay Culkin – He was Kevin McCallister in Home Alone (1990). And he has a podcast!

Case 63 Podcast with Julianne Moore and Oscar Isaac – (iTunes) (Spotify) – A fictional podcast starring actors Julianne Moore and Oscar Isaac.

Choice Words with Samantha Bee Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – She had a TV show on TBS called Full Frontal with Samantha Bee for 12 years. Now she’s got a podcast where she dishes comedy and politics with comedians, politicians, and actors.

Clear and Vivid with Alan Alda Podcast – Alan Alda is the beloved star of the TV show MASH along with many other movies and TV shows. And at age 87 he’s still podcasting! He’s actually been at it for a while with over 250 episodes talking with a lot of smart people from all walks of life.

Club Random with Bill Maher Podcast – You might know Bill Maher from his HBO political talk show Real Time with Bill Maher, which is also a popular podcast. But do you really KNOW Bill? Join him in his basement club as he talks life with a random assortment of famous people from politicians to musicians to actors, and more. Let’s get random!

Club Shay Shay Podcast with Shannon Sharpe – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Retired NFL star Shannon Sharpe sits down with other athletes and celebrities to talk all things sports and more.

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Podcast – Comedian Conan O’Brien has been on late night TV for decades. Now he’s just got this podcast. Actually it’s a very popular podcast where he has interviewed hundreds of famous people.

Connections with Eva Longoria Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actress Eva Longoria was on the TV show Desperate Housewives and has been in many movies. She briefly did a podcast back in 2022 about self-help topics that you can still listen to.

Creative Processing with Joseph Gordon-Levitt Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt had a 10-episode podcast back in 2019 about creativity with some other famous creatives.

Danica Patrick Pretty Intense Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – America’s favorite female racing driver has a podcast. She’s apparently intense and interviews guests who are intensely passionate about a wide variety of things.

Dirty Diana Podcast with Demi Moore – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actress Demi Moore gets spicy in this sex-positive audio drama! Some other famous voices show up in this one as well.

Don’t Ask Tig Podcast with Tig Notaro – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Comedian Tig Notaro gives advice along with her guests.

Double Date with Marlo Thomas & Phil Donahue Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue have been married for over 40 years! Now in there 80s, they’re podcasting with other couples about what makes relationships work.

The Drew Barrymore Show Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actress Drew Barrymore has a TV talk show on CBS. This is the podcast of that show featuring many interviews.

Dua Lipa: At Your Service Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Pop star Dua Lipa teamed up with the BBC to create this podcast interviewing other artists.

Edith! Podcast with Rosamund Pike – (iTunes) (Spotify) – British actress Rosamund Pike has been in many movies such as Gone Girl (2014). In this comedic scripted podcast she plays America’s first female President in an alternative history where Woodrow Wilson dies of a stroke and first lady Edith Wilson takes over.

Fake Doctors, Real Friends Podcast with Zach Braff and Donald Faison – (iTunes) (Spotify) – You might’ve known ’em from the TV show Scrubs. Zach Braff and Donald Faison rejoin for a comedy podcast where they look back at the show and also have some guests on.

Fat Man Beyond Podcast with Kevin Smith – Film director and pop culture geek Kevin Smith has many podcasts on his SModcast Podcast Network. This is one of them that is updating currently on geek culture.

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Podcast – Saturday Night Live legends Dana Carvey and David Spade share behind-the-scenes stories from their careers and talk with other famous comedians and celebrities.

Frosted Tips with Lance Bass Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Lance Bass was in the pop boy band NSYNC. Those frosted tips are back to guide you through adulting with other celebrities.

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness Podcast – He was on the Netflix series Queer Eye and he’s got a very popular podcast. He talks with brilliant experts on many topics.

Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast – Rest in peace comedian Gilbert Gottfried. He had a podcast for many years and it’s still updated with encore shows. Over 800 episodes on the feed! He interviewed all sorts of people.

Gold Minds with Kevin Hart Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Comedian Kevin Hart has been podcasting! He sits down with many brilliant minds mostly in entertainment. Over 100 episodes on the feed to choose from!

Good For You Podcast with Whitney Cummings – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Comedian Whitney Cummings was on 2 Broke Girls and many other TV shows and movies. In her podcast she interviews all sorts of comedic weirdos.

Good Friend with Jamie Lee Curtis Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Beloved actress Jamie Lee Curtis has a podcast. She sits down with her friends to talk about friendship.

The Goop Podcast with Gwyneth Paltrow – Gwyneth Paltrow has been running her Goop lifestyle empire since 2008. Her Goop Podcast features over 400 episodes talking to people who are making a difference.

High Low with EmRata Podcast AKA Emily Ratajkowski – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Model Emily Ratajkowski has 30 million Instagram followers. And she’s got a podcast talking about high and low culture with various people.

History’s Secret Heroes Podcast with Helena Bonham Carter – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actress Helena Bonham Carter hosts this history podcast from the BBC about World War Two stories.

Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Iron Mike Tyson has a podcast! The boxer trades verbal jabs with celebrities and athletes.

How Rude, Tanneritos! Podcast with Jodie Sweetin and Andrea Barber – (iTunes) (Spotify) – You knew them as Stephanie Tanner and Kimmy Gibbler on Full House. They’re rewatching that show and bringing you along for the ride.

Howie Mandel Does Stuff Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – OCD comedian and America’s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel hosts this podcast interviewing people from pop culture.

I Am Paris Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Paris Hilton has a podcast! She goes like super in depth with her super famous guests.

Ice-T’s Daily Game Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Was happy to learn that rapper Ice-T has a podcast. He gives you hardcore self-improvement wisdom in 5 minute episodes.

ID10T with Chris Hardwick Podcast – Chris Hardwick got famous with his Nerdist Podcast Network and he had a late night TV show on Comedy Central. Now he’s got this podcast called ID10T with famous guests.

In Bed with Nick and Megan Podcast featuring Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Real life couple Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are comedic actors and have been together for 20 years. During the pandemic they recorded a podcast in their bed from which they interviewed people.

In Fact with Chelsea Clinton Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Bill and Hillary Clinton’s daughter Chelsea has a podcast where she talks with guests about women’s issues and other things.

The Joe Rogan Experience Podcast – He needs no introduction! The most famous podcaster in the world: Joseph James Rogan!! Only on Spotify.

Joy, a Podcast with Craig Ferguson – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Late-night talk show host Craig Ferguson interviews famous people to bring about joy.

Julie’s Library Podcast with Julie Andrews – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Beloved actress Julie Andrews hosted this story time podcast for kids in 2020.

Just Jack & Will with Sean Hayes and Eric McCormack Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Sean Hayes was Jack McFarland and Eric McCormack was Will Truman on Will & Grace. Now they have a podcast together where they re-watch Will & Grace with fellow cast members and other guests.

Next Question with Katie Couric Podcast – News anchor Katie Couric is on the podcast airwaves with her own interview show featuring over 250 episodes.

Kim Kardashian’s The System: The Case of Kevin Keith Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Kim Kardashian is one of the most famous people in the world. She hosts this 8-episode podcast about a legal case of wrongful conviction. It’s only got 19 ratings on iTunes?! Listen to Kim people!

Late Night with Seth Meyers Podcast – Late Night with Seth Meyers airs on NBC. But if you miss it, then catch an audio edition on this podcast.

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert airs on CBS. But if you miss it, then catch an audio edition on this podcast.

LeVar Burton Reads Podcast – You may know actor LeVar Burton from Star Trek: The Next Generation or Roots or Reading Rainbow. In this popular podcast he reads to you short fiction from many authors.

Lewis Black’s Rantcast Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Angry comedian Lewis Black likes to rant and he does so in this podcast.

The Life Gorgeous Podcast with Craig Kilborn – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Craig Kilborn was a beloved late-night talk show host. Now he’s drinking with friends and talking about it on this podcast.

Life is Short with Justin Long Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – May I remind you that Justin Long played the cool Mac guy in Apple’s “Get a Mac” campaign. He’s also been in many movies. In this podcast he interviews actors, musicians, and deep thinkers that interest him.

Life Will Be the Death of Me with Chelsea Handler Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Comedian Chelsea Handler conducts raw conversations in this podcast of self-discovery.

Literally! With Rob Lowe Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actor Rob Lowe has a popular podcast interviewing guests from the world of movies, TV, sports, music, and culture.

The Margaret Cho Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Comedian Margaret Cho talks about Asian hate crimes and other things with her guests.

The Martha Stewart Podcast – Lifestyle expert Martha Stewart talks with all sorts of people about home and gardening and other things.

Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actress Mayim Bialik is known for her roles on the TV shows Blossom and The Big Bang Theory. She also has her doctorate in neuroscience and now hosts this podcast on mental health issues.

Meaningful Conversations with Maria Shriver Podcast – Journalist and author Maria Shriver hosted this podcast back in 2019 where she talked to leading thinkers in the self development space mostly.

Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast – Former First Lady Michelle Obama has a podcast where she talks with family, friends, and colleagues.

Minnie Questions with Minnie Driver Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actress Minnie Driver was in Good Will Hunting (1997) among other movies and TV shows. In this podcast she sits down with experts and asks them the same seven questions.

Moby Pod Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Electronic musician Moby hosts this podcast about music, animal activism, and more.

Nappy Boy Radio with T-Pain Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Auto-Tune king T-Pain has his own podcast where he talks hip hop and more with all sorts of guests.

Norah Jones Is Playing Along Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Singer/songwriter Norah Jones sits down with fellow musicians to play music together and engage in conversation.

Now What? with Brooke Shields Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actress Brooke Shields is joined by authors, experts, and celebrity guests to talk about making big changes in one’s life and other life lessons.

Office Ladies Podcast with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey – (iTunes) (Spotify) – If you watched the TV show The Office you knew them as Pam Beesly and Angela Martin. They’re best friends in real life and they’re doing a re-watch of The Office just for you.

On Air With Ryan Seacrest Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Podcast of Ryan Seacrest’s weekday radio show which he’s been doing since 2004 on L.A.’s Top 40 station 102.7 KIIS-FM. Seacrest out!

ON With Mario Daily Podcast with Mario Lopez – (iTunes) (Spotify) – You knew him as A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell. Well he’s got a radio show with his wife and co-host Courtney Lopez called ON with Mario Lopez. It’s about entertainment news and this podcast is a portion of the show.

Onward with Rosie O’Donnell Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actress and TV talk show host Rosie O’Donnell has a podcast where she interviews friends, celebrities, newsmakers, artists, poets, and TikTokers.

Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations Podcast – She was one of the greatest TV talk show hosts of all time. She’s an author, actress, and now media executive with her OWN TV network (the Oprah Winfrey Network). One of the programs on the network is a self-help talk show she hosts called Super Soul Sunday, which has been airing since 2011. On her SuperSoul Conversations Podcast, she interviews experts in the realm of personal and spiritual growth along with many big name celebrities.

The Osbournes Podcast with Jack, Sharon, Ozzy, and Kelly Osbourne – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Ozzy Osbourne changed music history with his heavy metal band Black Sabbath, and then he changed reality TV with his MTV reality show The Osbournes, along with his wife Sharon and two kids Kelly and Jack. That crazy family is back in this humorous podcast.

Penn’s Sunday School Podcast with Penn Jillette – Magician Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller fame hosts this podcast about the news of the week.

People’s Party with Talib Kweli Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Hip-hop artist Talib Kweli talks hip hop culture with other musicians and celebrity guests.

Pod Meets World Podcast with Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Fans of the TV show Boy Meets World might enjoy this podcast where these former cast members rewatch every episode and talk about it.

The Problem With Jon Stewart Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – For over 15 years he was the host of The Daily Show. Now he hosts this show called The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV+. This is the podcast of that show that deals with politics.

Questlove Supreme Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Questlove rose to prominence with the hip hop band the Roots. On this podcast he digs deep into music history with his famous guests.

Raised By Ricki with Ricki Lake and Kalen Allen Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actress and TV talk show host Ricki Lake takes a look back at her 90s talk show Ricki Lake, and dishes on other pop culture news.

Read with Jenna Podcast with Jenna Bush Hager – (iTunes) (Spotify) – She is former President George W. Bush’s daughter, and in this podcast Jenna Bush Hager talks to her favorite authors about writing and books.

The Real Heal with Alicia Silverstone Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actress Alicia Silverstone hosts this podcast about how to heal ourselves and the planet with special guests. She only did 10 episodes and she has since pod-faded.

Real Ones with with Jon Bernthal Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – You might recognize actor Jon Bernthal from TV’s The Walking Dead or one of the many movies he has been in. In this podcast he gets real with everyday people from all walks of life, along with some celebrities.

Really? No, Really? Podcast with Jason Alexander and Peter Tilden – (iTunes) (Spotify) – He was George Costanza on Seinfeld, and since then he’s been in many movies and TV shows. Him and his co-host cover crazy topics with special guests.

Red Table Talk Podcast with Jada Pinkett-Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Norris – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actress Jada Pinkett-Smith, daughter Willow Smith, and mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris have revealing conversations in this Facebook Watch Original that is also a podcast.

Red Table Talk: The Estefans Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Musician Gloria Estefan, her daughter Emily Estefan, and her niece Lili Estefan have revealing conversations at the iconic Red Table.

The Ron Burgundy Podcast with Will Ferrell – Comedian Will Ferrell is known as Ron Burgundy in his hit movie Anchorman (2004). He returned as that character in this comedy podcast that featured over 60 episodes with famous guests.

The Roseanne Barr Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Comedian and actress Roseanne Barr has entered the world of podcasting, where she interviews political thinkers and other entertainers.

RuPaul: What’s the Tee? Podcast – (Spotify) – Drag queen RuPaul hosts the popular RuPaul’s Drag Race TV show. She also hosts this podcast featuring celebrity guests.

The Sarah Silverman Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Comedian Sarah Silverman hosts this podcast where she talks about all sorts of things including politics.

Say More with Dr? Sheila Podcast with Amy Poehler – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Comedian Amy Poehler hosts this podcast where she pretends to be a famous couples therapist. She talks with couples about their problems featuring many comedic guests.

Science Rules! with Bill Nye Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Everyone’s favorite celebrity scientist Bill Nye answers science questions on many science topics.

Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actress Kate Hudson and her actor brother Oliver Hudson talk with other siblings about brotherhood and sisterhood.

Six Degrees with Kevin Bacon Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Everything connects back to Kevin Bacon and he’s even got a podcast now. He’s using this podcast to highlight his favorite charitable organizations and the people who run them.

The Smartest Man in the World Podcast with Greg Proops – Comedian Greg Proops has been podcasting since 2010. Listen to one of over 500 episodes!

SmartLess Podcast with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett – SmartLess is very popular podcast featuring all sorts of famous surprise guests.

The Squeeze Podcast with Taylor Lautner & his wife Taylor Lautner – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actor Taylor Lautner was in the The Twilight Saga films. Now he’s podcasting with his wife Taylor, and they talk about mental health and well being with their guests.

StarTalk Radio with Neil deGrasse Tyson Podcast – Everyone’s favorite celebrity astrophysicist, Neil deGrasse Tyson, hosts this podcast about science and pop culture with celebrity guests and scientists. Currently over 800 episodes to choose from!

The Steve Harvey Morning Show Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Comedian Steve Harvey hosts the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show and this is their 90-minute podcast.

Tell Me with Ellen Pompeo Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Actress Ellen Pompeo was on the TV show Grey’s Anatomy for 18 seasons since 2005. Now she’s got a conversational podcast with her celebrity friends.

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Music producer Rick Rubin has worked with many famous musical acts across genres from hip hop to heavy metal to country. In this podcast he conducts interviews with other creative artists and interesting people.

This Past Weekend with Theo Von Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Comedian Theo Von has been podcasting since 2016 and he seems to be a rising star.

The Three Questions with Andy Richter Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Comedian Andy Richter talks with famous people and asks them: Where do you come from? Where are you going? What have you learned?

Threedom Podcast with Scott Aukerman, Lauren Lapkus and Paul F. Tompkins – (iTunes) (Spotify) – These three comedians have a lot of other podcasts as well and now they’re joining to make you laugh.

The Tom Green Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – You might know him from The Tom Green Show or his cult classic film Freddy Got Fingered (2001). He had a podcast which he recorded mostly during COVID.

U Talkin’ U2 To Me? Podcast with Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman – Comedians Adam Scott and Scott Aukerman talk about all the albums of U2, REM, Talking Heads, and currently Bruce Springsteen.

Under The Skin with Russell Brand Podcast – Comedian Russell Brand’s podcast about contemporary issues with a variety of guests.

The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary – Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and his Pulp Fiction co-writer Roger Avary unite for this movie podcast to talk about old movies from their video rental store clerk days. Great podcast for film buffs!

Welcome to Our Show Podcast with Zooey Deschanel, Hannah Simone, and Lamorne Morris – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Another re-watch podcast this time featuring Zooey Deschanel, Hannah Simone, and Lamorne Morris from the sitcom New Girl.

Wholly Human with LeAnn Rimes Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Country singer LeAnn Rimes talks with inspirational guests about what it means to be fully human.

Why Am I Telling You This? with Bill Clinton Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Former President Bill Clinton has a podcast! He talks with political thinkers and other fascinating people.

Wild Ride! with Steve-O Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Steve-O was on the TV show Jackass and its numerous movies. He’s got a podcast of hilarious conversations with celebrities.

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – You probably know her as Elaine Benes from Seinfeld or Selina Meyer on Veep. Julia Louis-Dreyfus has a podcast talking with famous older women about how to live a meaningful life.

WNYC’s Here’s The Thing Podcast with Alec Baldwin – Actor Alec Baldwin has been podcasting since 2011. He has interviewed many famous artists and thinkers over the years with over 300 interviews on the podcast feed.

Wrestling with Freddie Podcast with Freddie Prinze Jr. – (iTunes) (Spotify) – Freddie Prinze Jr. has been in a lot of movies and TV shows. And he’s really into pro wrestling so he started this podcast about it.

WTF with Marc Maron Podcast – Comedian Marc Maron is probably most famous for podcasting! He’s hosted his popular WTF with Marc Maron Podcast since 2009 and has now interviewed more than 1,000 guests! Mostly artists and entertainers talking about their lives.

You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton Podcast – (iTunes) (Spotify) – She’s a former First Lady, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State. And she has a podcast of candid conversations on politics and other topics.

That’s a lot of celebrity podcasts! Hopefully you find a few you like!

October 16, 2023

20 Best Daily News Podcasts

With the popularity of podcasts like The Daily from The New York Times and The Journal from The Wall Street Journal, there have been dozens of new journalism podcasts launched that release episodes on a daily basis and cover the news throughout the world. These podcasts vary in time and depth, catering to people who want their news quickly or those who want more in-depth analysis of specific news stories. And with many daily news podcasts to choose from, listeners can also pick and choose which stories interest them most.

Whether you just want the latest headlines or you want to listen to journalists deeply discuss stories you might not hear about otherwise, we’ve created this list of the 20 Best Daily News Podcasts to help you find the best news coverage you’re looking for. These podcasts come from numerous countries, and often focus on specific topics of news like politics, business, or global affairs. Our suggestion is to subscribe to a bunch of them, so you have many news stories to choose from when you’re navigating your latest podcast episodes. These podcasts are a great way to stay informed while on-the-go and learn about major events happening in your country or across the globe. In a somewhat ranked order, here are our picks for the 20 Best Daily News Podcasts to learn from, with reviews of each podcast:

1. Wall Street Journal’s The Journal Podcast

The Journal is a daily news podcast offered Monday through Friday by the Wall Street Journal. Structured similarly to the popular New York Times’ The Daily Podcast, this podcast features a host interviewing a Wall Street Journal colleague about one of the major news stories of the day. The hosts are either Kate Linebaugh or Ryan Knuston, who both do an excellent job of digging into the story with their interview questions. Each 15-20 minute episode covers a particular news story well with added audio clips from broadcast news along with a bit of music and sound effects for additional listening flair. Like the New York Times’ The Daily Podcast, each episode of The Journal is named specifically for what it will be covering in that episode, which helps you decide which ones you’re most interested in. Because it’s the Wall Street Journal, the episodes tend to focus on business and economic-related stories more than other daily news podcasts. While some of the episodes are related to business, many of them also cover social and political issues. If you enjoy the New York Times’ The Daily Podcast, then Wall Street Journal’s The Journal Podcast is also a very good daily news podcast to subscribe to.

2. New York Times The Daily Podcast

In this popular daily podcast from The New York Times, host Michael Barbaro covers one of the day’s top news stories with journalists’ interviews about this story and audio clips of the news events spliced in. It’s one of the best podcasts for catching up on the top news stories of the day from a newspaper that often drives the daily news cycle with its in-depth reporting. The podcast covers primarily politics, both global and domestic, along with major news stories that are unfolding in the United States. The podcast started in February of 2017, and you can go back through the whole archive of over 2,000 podcast episodes to listen to the stories you are interested in. Learn about these eventful times with this top-rated podcast from The New York Times.

3. BBC Global News Podcast

The BBC Global News Podcast is a daily news podcast that covers many top stories from around the world in about 30 minutes. The episodes are twice a day on weekdays and once a day on weekends. At the top of the podcast, the host mentions some of the headlines that will be covered in the episode. Each episode features about ten quick stories covering news from around the globe. BBC correspondents chime in, along with short interviews of people involved in the news stories. They’ll sometimes throw in a lighter story to lessen the weight of the global tragedies happening every day. For those interested in keeping up with global news delivered in a straightforward British manner, this podcast from the British Broadcasting Corporation is a very good listen.

4. Today Explained Podcast

Led by Sean Rameswaram, Today, Explained brings together Vox Media’s team of explainers to break down the news into a 20-minute, daily podcast released every afternoon. With each episode, Rameswaram tries to simplify what’s happening in world affairs, domestic politics, cultural trends, and more. This podcast is comparable to the New York Times Daily Podcast and serves as a nice complement to round out your daily news intake and get your head around the most important issues of the week.

5. NPR: Up First Podcast

Up First is a daily news podcast from National Public Radio. In each 15-minute episode, they cover about three major news stories dominating headlines for that day. Their coverage is in the classic NPR style, with various NPR correspondents chiming in about each story. They don’t get too in-depth on any given story, but it’s a good overview of some of the top news for that day. On Sundays, they feature a longer Sunday Story that showcases an NPR journalist who reports on a specific news story that might not be making headlines. It’s a well-done daily news podcast that’s easy to fit into your daily listening.

6. Slate’s What Next: Daily News and Analysis Podcast

Slate’s What Next offers a daily assessment of the news that provides listeners with a broad understanding of the biggest headlines in a format that can be listened to in roughly 20 minutes. Host Mary Harris asks questions from a listener’s point of view, probing the experts to understand what’s happening and how to understand it. An excellent podcast for those looking for a wider variety of essential news in one episode, presented every morning.

7. Guardian UK: Today in Focus Podcast

If you’re looking to explore some news stories in-depth and beyond the headlines, then the Today in Focus Podcast from the Guardian UK offers some quality journalism. Their episodes generally run about 30 minutes and focus on one story. Hosts Nosheen Iqbal and Michael Safi interview journalists, authors, and other newsmakers about the story. Some of these episodes cover news that is making headlines, but often, they are covering stories that might be of general interest but aren’t the major headlines. Sometimes, they feature a multi-episode series over several days to delve deeper into a story. They cover news from around the World and sometimes focus more on England since they’re based in the UK. The Guardian newspaper has been around since the 19th century, and this daily podcast continues in their tradition of exemplary journalism.

8. Axios Today Podcast

The Axios Today Podcast briefly covers some of the day’s top stories in about 10 minutes. Host Niala Boodhoo starts each podcast with their “One Big Thing” story. This segment covers the story in the title of the episode in about 5 minutes. She interviews Axios reporters about the topic. In the last 5 minutes of the podcast, she covers some of the day’s top headlines and usually a couple more stories. The podcast also encourages feedback from listeners and responds to their questions and comments in episodes. If you like your daily news short and to the point, then Axios Today is definitely worth subscribing to.

9. Post Reports Podcast

The Post Reports Podcast differentiates itself from similar daily news podcasts thanks to the in-depth reporting and expert analysis that is the hallmark of Washington Post reporting. With each episode, listeners get a deeper look at the stories that underpin the current events, from field reports on America’s mental health crisis to frontline reports from conflict areas across the globe.

10. The Big Take Podcast

The Big Take podcast offers daily long-form news reporting, presented by Bloomberg with a sober-minded tone reminiscent of NPR and PBS. Host Wes Kosova speaks with an international network of expert journalists, touching on topics that range from geopolitical intrigue to tech industry innovation to the economic insight that one would expect from Bloomberg News. The Big Take is a must for listeners seeking deeper analysis from some of the best reporters working on the stories of the places, people, and trends shaping the world around us every day.

11. PRI’s The World Podcast

PRI’s The World Podcast is a daily world news magazine that is a co-production of Public Radio International, the BBC World Service, and WGBH in Boston. Hosted by Marco Werman, each show covers world news and interesting stories from around the world in public radio’s signature style. Each show runs about 45 minutes, and they are put out by PRI Monday through Friday, with two weeks of episodes remaining on the podcast feed. In addition to global political news, they also cover economics, language, and music from around the globe. You’ll also hear stories of a more personal nature as their reporters interview individuals throughout the world. Enjoy this popular public radio program that is broadcast on over 300 stations across North America.

12. The Intelligence Podcast

The Intelligence from The Economist magazine is their daily podcast covering three major global news stories every weekday. The episodes run between 20 to 30 minutes long and feature news stories from around the World. The episodes are named according to the first story they cover and usually take up the first 10 minutes of the podcast. The hosts will interview journalists from The Economist, which is a British weekly magazine that offers numerous podcasts. Most of their other podcasts are weekly, but The Intelligence is daily and provides quick and formal coverage of some top global news stories. They don’t offer too many bells and whistles in their audio production, and their hosts aren’t very charismatic, but it’s quality journalism from a respected magazine. You can also get The Intelligence podcast by subscribing to their main podcast simply called The Economist Podcast, which offers episodes from all of their podcasts.

13. NPR: Consider This Podcast

Consider This from National Public Radio offers bite-sized stories focusing on some of the day’s most important stories. Topics run the gamut from national affairs to domestic politics to regional and local reports from participating member stations. Presented with the high quality expected of NPR, Consider balances a broad spectrum of stories that feel fuller than the average 15-minute episode length may imply.

14. WSJ What’s News Podcast

For daily business news, the Wall Street Journal’s What’s News Podcast is a good brief podcast that runs Monday through Friday with episodes in both the morning and evening (AM and PM editions). Each podcast runs for about 15 minutes and covers the major business news headlines of the day. A host interviews Wall Street Journal reporters about three or four stories making headlines. While most of the stories are business-related, they also cover some major stories outside of the economy. If you like your business news quick and straight to the point, then this podcast is worth subscribing to and listening to.

15. Monocle 24: The Globalist Podcast

Monocle 24 is an internet radio station out of London that has been broadcasting for over a decade now. One of their best podcasts is The Globalist Podcast currently hosted by Georgina Godwin. It’s a one-hour program released Monday through Friday covering major news from around the globe. While it’s similar to the BBC Global News Podcast, it offers more analysis and longer interviews in its hour-long format. At the top of the hour, the host mentions many of the stories that will be covered in that day’s episode. Based out of London, it provides more focus on the news in Europe. If you’re interested in global politics and current affairs, then it’s a good listen. For more podcasts from Monocle, check out our Monocle Podcasts page.

16. NewsHour Full Program – PBS Podcast

The PBS NewsHour is a nightly TV news program that has been broadcasting since 1983. For many years, it was hosted by Jim Lehrer and was later hosted by Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff. Today, it is hosted by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett. The public TV program is more audio-based and less image-focused than network nightly news or cable news, so it is easy to listen to as a podcast. It covers some of the day’s top stories before breaking the show into segments of analysis of each story. The hosts interview PBS news correspondents along with other journalists and political figures. The show is more focused on global news than typical network news shows. At the end of each program, a section is devoted to arts and culture. In addition to the full broadcast, you can also listen to the podcast in segments as individual stories on the NewsHour Segments – PBS Podcast. It’s a quality nightly news program for those interested in serious news rather than sensational or entertainment journalism.

17. CBC’s Front Burner Podcast

The Front Burner Podcast is a daily podcast from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. This public radio podcast covers news stories related to Canada, along with some stories covering news in the United States and around the world. The podcast runs Monday through Friday and each episode is generally 20-30 minutes long. Host Jayme Poisson interviews other journalists about one particular news story for the day which they dig into. Whether you’re from Canada or you’re interested in Canadian news, this daily news podcast will help you understand significant news stories and how they affect Canadians today.

18. Financial Times News Briefing Podcast

The Financial Times is a British business newspaper, and in this podcast reporters from the Financial Times cover headlines from some of the most important stories of the day. This 10-minute podcast typically covers three or four top stories for the day mostly from the world of global business. Each Monday through Friday episode starts with a host mentioning the headlines that will be covered and then goes into the interviews of the host talking with Financial Times reporters from all over the world. While the focus is generally business, the podcast also gets into some global politics and other current affairs news. If you’re looking for a daily news podcast with an emphasis on global business news, check out the Financial Times News Briefing Podcast.

19. What A Day Podcast

Crooked Media’s What a Day is a go-to podcast for an unabashedly progressive take on the headlines that balances irreverence with solid reporting. Each day, hosts Tre’vell Anderson, Priyanka Aribindi, Josie Duffy Rice, and Juanita Tolliver alternate stories, giving their takes on headlines that typically delve into the social issues that dominate American political discourse. What a Day manages to keep a lighter tone as it covers the day’s news and is a left-wing alternative to the typical talk radio experience.

20. ABC News: Start Here Podcast

The ABC News: Start Here Podcast covers three or four top news stories for the day in 20-30 minutes. Unlike the ABC Nightly News that you can watch on TV, this podcast is recorded specifically for audio with music and sound bytes. Host Brad Mielke interviews ABC News correspondents on various topics, starting with the subject named in the episode. They usually start with a major domestic story in the United States and then move on to more international news. The episodes feature “One Last Thing,” which is usually a humorous news story. If you like your news a little more light-hearted, then ABC News: Start Here is worth trying out.

So those are our picks of the 20 Best Daily News Podcasts out there currently. Subscribe to a handful of them and stay up to date on your daily news!