Podcasts

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70MM

70MM includes a group of entertaining movie lovers discussing recent movies. They each bring 3 topics to discuss which is a surprisingly good podcasting format.

Apple Podcasts

99% Invisible

99% Invisible is my favorite design and architecture podcast. Roman Mars (opens in new tab) can make any topic enthralling.

99percentinvisible.org

The Always Sunny Podcast

The Always Sunny Podcast includes Charlie Day (opens in new tab), Glenn Howerton (opens in new tab), and Rob McElhenney (opens in new tab) breaking down each episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I adore this show and can't believe they are discussing every episode. I also highly recommend watching the episodes on YouTube (opens in new tab) instead of listening.

Apple Podcasts

Accidental Tech Podcast

Accidental Tech Podcast (or "ATP") features Marco Arment (opens in new tab), Casey Liss (opens in new tab), and John Siracusa (opens in new tab) discussing Apple and the tech industry. For $8 per month you can skip the ads.

atp.fm

Acquired

Acquired features David Rosenthal and Ben Gilbert discussing the history of tech founders and the companies they build.

acquired.fm

The Big Flop

The Big Flop features Misha Brown (opens in new tab) discussing catastrophes in pop culture including movies, Broadway shows, and consumer products.

Apple Podcasts

Blank Check with Griffin & David

Blank Check with Griffin & David features Griffin Newman (opens in new tab) and David Sims (opens in new tab) discussing movie directors and their best (and occasionally most expensive) movies. If you enjoy it as much as I do then I recommend subscribing to their Patreon (opens in new tab) for $5 per month.

Audioboom

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History covers major historical events in excruciating detail. You think an hour long podcast episode is long? Try four hours!

dancarlin.com

Decoder

Decoder features The Verge's editor in chief, Nilay Patel (opens in new tab), interviewing prominent tech and business leaders about tech's influence on society.

Apple Podcasts

The Design Vault

The Design Vault features Albert Shum and Thamer Abanami discussing classic tech products like the Walkman and Motorola Razr. It quickly became a favorite of mine considering my admiration for pre-smartphone, single-purpose products.

Apple Podcasts

Dive Club

Dive Club features Michael Riddering (opens in new tab) interviewing prominent designers about their experiences and craft. I appreciate how thoughtful and humbling the interviewees are thanks to Ridd's interview style.

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The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

The Dollop covers historical figures, events, and time periods with a comedic twist. I recommend starting with the Uber episode (opens in new tab). It's equally terrifying and hilarious.

allthingscomedy.com

Escape Hatch

Escape Hatch (formerly Dune Pod) started as a podcast that discussed movies tangentially related to Dune (opens in new tab) (2021) and slowly morphed into a delightful general movie podcast.

Apple Podcasts

The Filmcast

The Filmcast features David Chen (opens in new tab), Devindra Hardawar (opens in new tab), and Jeff Cannata (opens in new tab) reviewing the latest movies.

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The Flop House

The Flop House features Elliott Kalan (opens in new tab), Dan McCoy (opens in new tab), and Stuart Wellington (opens in new tab) discussing horrible movies with a dash of improvisation.

flophousepodcast.com

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade features one of my comedy heroes and David Spade. I kid I kid. Listen to these two interview former SNL cast members.

Apple Podcasts

Fresh Air

Fresh Air features Terry Gross (opens in new tab) interviewing journalists, authors, musicians, directors, artists, and more on NPR. She is arguably the best interviewer alive.

npr.org

How Did This Get Made

How Did This Get Made features Paul Scheer (opens in new tab), June Diane Raphael (opens in new tab), and Jason Mantzoukas discussing horrible movies. It might be my favorite podcast. I've seen them live four times.

earwolf.com

The Incomparable

The Incomparable features Jason Snell (opens in new tab) and pals discussing geeky media. Start with the Sneakers episode (opens in new tab).

theincomparable.com

Lenny's Podcast

Lenny's Podcast features Lenny Rachitsky (opens in new tab) interviewing designers, entrepreneurs, and leaders about their careers. I also highly recommend Lenny's newsletter which is cleverly named Lenny's Newsletter (opens in new tab).

Apple Podcasts

On with Kara Swisher

On with Kara Swisher features Kara Swisher (opens in new tab) interviewing influential people with her direct and entertaining style.

Apple Podcasts

The Rewatchables

The Rewatchables features Bill Simmons and friends discussing movies through a series of comical categories like “The Benihana award for best use of food.” I recommend listening to all 3 episodes covering Heat.

Apple Podcasts

Search Engine

Search Engine features PJ Vogt (opens in new tab) trying to answer random questions. I know that doesn't make much sense. Just trust me.

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Tech Won't Save Us

Tech Won't Save Us features Paris Marx (opens in new tab) interviewing prominent tech figures about recent events in tech. I also recommend Paris' Disconnect (opens in new tab) newsletter on Substack.

Apple Podcasts

The Talk Show

The Talk Show features John Gruber (opens in new tab) of daringfireball.net (opens in new tab), my favorite Apple journalist, interviewing journalists, engineers, and, occasionally, Apple executives about Apple.

Apple Podcasts

The Vergecast

The Vergecast features Nilay Patel (opens in new tab), Dieter Bohn (opens in new tab), and Paul Miller (opens in new tab) discussing the latest in tech. Some episodes include interviews with prominent figures in the tech industry.

Apple Podcasts

The Watch

The Watch features Andy Greenwald (opens in new tab) and Chris Ryan (opens in new tab) from The Ringer (opens in new tab) discussing the latest popular TV episodes and news. As an avid TV viewer I particularly enjoy interviews with creators.

theringer.com