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A New Daily Puzzle Podcast Premieres Featuring Celebrity Guests

iHeartPodcasts and Neuhaus Ideas have debuted the first episode of “The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs.” The Puzzler is a unique and fun entrant onto the podcast scene: A short-form daily show that will feature the New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs attempting to stump celebrity guests with all-new, audio-friendly puzzles involving wordplay, riddles and trivia. Puzzle fans can listen now every weekday on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. An early guest list for the show includes: “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings, humorist and CBS correspondent Mo Rocca, comedians Roy Wood, Jr. and Michael Ian Black, ESPN’s Mina Kimes, musician Lisa Loeb, and “Stuff You Should Know” podcast host Chuck Bryant. The episodes, which are less than 10 minutes each, will showcase playful new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask ChatGPT” and audio rebuses. Host A.J. Jacobs is the author of “The Year of Living Biblically” and “Know-It-All,” as well as his recent book “The Puzzler: One Man’s Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life,” which the New York Times called “a romp… both fun and funny.” 

Jacobs is an unconventional character who fits neatly into this puzzle space. His voice, nasal and tonally ironic, blends in nicely with the idiosyncratic character of the show. “We are living in the golden age for puzzles, and now you can get your daily puzzle nuggets delivered straight to your ears,” said Jacobs. “This podcast is for anyone who is curious and who wants to give their brain a treat.” “As a long-time fan of A.J. Jacobs and his unique brand of hilariously brainy entertainment, I’m thrilled to partner with him and his team to bring ‘The Puzzler’ into the world,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. Joining Jacobs frequently on the show will be Chief Puzzle Officer Greg Pliska, a world-renowned puzzle creator whose work has been featured in the New York Times and on NPR, and who collaborated with Jacobs on the book “The Puzzler.” “The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. Executive producers include Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas; Jody Avirgan of Roulette Productions; and Lindsay Hoffman for iHeartPodcasts. 

[brendaonao3]

brenda! did you see that dom & billy stumped stephen colbert with lotr trivia? for some reason, i feel like you would appreciate this. the whole interview is delightful but that moment was just amazing

I have not!!! I will definitely try to find it on YouTube!!

I did love the podcast episode they did with Richard Taylor, however - they're all just the softest geeks :D

[fuckyeahbreagrant]

Stump the Editor Episode 4: Brea Grant!

Welcome to the latest episode of ComingSoon.net’s podcast, Stump the Editor! This week actor and comedian Brea Grant (Dexter, Heroes, Friday Night Lights) drops by to duel with CS editor Max Evry for movie trivia domination! Grant’s latest writing/directorial effort, the bloody dark comedy 12 Hour Shift, debuts today on VOD and in select theaters!

[gunsportsradio]

Restoring Gun Culture in California

Join Mike, Joe and Dave as they talk about current Second Amendment topics and the battle for your right to protect yourself.

TIME CODES: 1:26 - Newsom passes ridiculous law allowing lawsuits against firearm manufacturers 9:29 - Ethan Jones from WEAPONRI Training & Tactics 33:49 - Tuffy Universal Portable Safe 46:17 - Is self-defense allowed in New York City? 55:02 - Alex Galicia for California State Senate District 18 1:07:33 - Combating mass violence in Poway: See Something Say Something 1:19:04 - What nautical equipment led Samuel Colt to the invention of a reliable multiple-shot revolver?

Feeling the pressure from NYSRPA v Bruen, Gavin Newsom & the gun control industry pushes futile attempts to limit your Second Amendment rights.

Join the newsletter to stay up-to-date on the battle for the Second Amendment.

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Ethan Jones from WEAPONRI Training & Tactics joins the show to talk about firearm training in the Inland Empire. Whatever you learned about guns from the media and Hollywood is wrong. Get the truth about gun ownership from Ethan and learn how to be a safe, competent, and responsible gun owner.

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“In New York City on July 1st a 61-year-old man was assaulted behind the counter of the business in which he worked. The man defended himself with a knife killing his assailant and was subsequently arrested and charged with murder. Many say the murder charge is outrageous and the clerk clearly acted in self-defense, others disagree.”

https://getagrip.substack.com/p/self-defense-in-new-york-city 

San Diego County Gun Owners member, Alex Galicia is running for California State Senate District 18. Vote for Alex Galicia and vote for a better California.

Connect with this Navy vet, business owner, and PRO2A candidate on Facebook:

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Steve Vaus, the mayor of Poway, founded a new program as an early-warning system to combat mass violence. Studies have shown 90% of perpetrators exhibit warning signals before committing violence against innocents.

Known as the Poway Alert line, this early warning system bridges the gap between intervening when somebody is a danger to themselves or others and preserving civil rights. Mayor Vaus encourages other cities to adopt this low-cost solution to prevent mass violence incidents.

See something?

Say Something.

Poway residents can call: 855-56-ALERT

STUMP MY NEPHEW: What nautical equipment led Samuel Colt to the invention of a reliable multiple-shot revolver?

Think you can stump Sam?  Send in your gun trivia!

https://www.gunownersradio.com/stump-my-nephew/ 

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Guest Starring- Tripped Up Trivia The Batman Comics Movies and More

With The Batman (2022) starring Robert Pattinson in theaters, it is time for Tripped Up Trivia The Batman Comics Movies and More! This time we’re bringing on guests Jordan Lowe, Benjamin J. Colon, Jeff Sloboda, and Al Sedano as we try to stump them with Batman movie, TV, and comics trivia. This is one of the closest contests we’ve had to date on this podcast so stay tuned citizens!  Same Bat-time! Same Bat-channel!

Find it HERE!

[esonetwork]

Earth Station Trek Episode Fifty-Three - Trivia Challenge and Time Amok

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Earth Station Trek Episode Fifty-Three - Trivia Challenge and Time Amok

Do you have what it takes to face the Earth Station Trek Trivia Challenge? Join Veronica, Alan, Keith, and Charles as they try to stump one another with the most challenging trivia in the quadrant! We’ll also look forward into the latest Star Trek release schedule and back into Trek history before tackling a listener submitted Question of the Week and “Time Amok” with Star Trek: Prodigy!

SPOILER ALERT! PROD 1×08 42:30-55:05

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

[sire64]

We interview actor and Star Wars nerd (and podcast host) @TheJasonTobias (Deadwood) about his new film F.E.A.R. He dishes on the new film AND tries to stump Hassan on Star Wars trivia. Join us 8pm ET: Facebook.com/Roguematterpodcasts #Podcast #livestream! #podernfamily #np https://www.instagram.com/p/CQMq-KSAm9u/?utm_medium=tumblr

[trekgeeks]

233 - Stump The Geek Infinity

Five categories. Twenty-five questions. One gargantuan bonus round.

This week, Stump The Geek gets turned on its ear. Dan will face a board of questions designed to torture him. He's never faced a challenge like this and this week, we'll see how well his two brain cells recall random trivia!

This one's guaranteed to be an instant Stump the Geek classic!

FIVE YEAR MISSION

The music of Trek Geeks comes from none other than Five Year Mission and Episode 21 of Five Year Mission: The Podcast is available now! This time, talk about the episode and song Court Martial!

Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you download podcasts!

5YM, of course, is every note of music you hear on Rewind, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Go get yourself a copy of all their CDs: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Spock’s Brain, and The Trouble With Tribbles. It's easy head on over to FiveYearMission.net RIGHT NOW and get that physical media in your hands! We just KNOW you'll become huge fans of the band and their music!

Check out this episode!

[ear-2-ear-chat]

Episode 9 of Ear 2 Ear Chat is now LIVE!!!! In this episode of Ear 2 Ear Chat we host our friends John and Kathy from JKAdventures.live, who also run the podcast "Started With A Mouse Podcast", to play TRIVIA! We find out that John doesn't care about competitive trivia - he only cares about stumping people, Derek drinks a little too much again (who would have guessed it?! /sarcasm), Joe disappears again (don't make this a habit , Joeseph!), and we have a downright face-off to decide who is our trivia champ! Join us for information, fun, and laughter on Ear 2 Ear Chat! @startedwithamouse_podcast Listen now by searching for "Ear 2 Ear Chat" on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify! You can also find us on Twitter: @Ear2EarChat, Tumblr: ear-2-ear-chat, and on Facebook as well! If you enjoy the Podcast, please join our Facebook group "Ear 2 Ear Chatters"! We're constantly looking to expand our Disney family and would love to hear from you! Links below! https://www.facebook.com/Ear2EarChat/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/215425356194684/?ref=share https://twitter.com/Ear2EarChat https://www.tumblr.com/dashboard/blog/ear-2-ear-chat https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0GmCF00VMZMtQlt_T7gCRw LISTEN NOW AT: https://soundcloud.com/user-780494272 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ear-2-ear-chat/id1503084285 https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ear-2-ear-chat-62777478/ https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjc2NTE5NDgxOC9zb3VuZHMucnNz http://tun.in/pjNC0 https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=514231&refid=asa #Disney #StarWars #Marvel #Disneyland #DisneyWorld #Podcast #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyGram #WDW #InstaDisney #DisneyParks #DisneyLife #DisneyPrincess #WaltDisney #DisneyLove #DisneyFan #DisneyPhoto #DisneySide #Pixar #DisneyMagic #DisneyIG #DisneyAddict #DisneyPhotography #DisneyStore #DisneyStyle #DisneyPic #DisneyBound #DisneyLover #DisneyTrivia #Trivia (at Walt Disney World) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCdjD_4DhrZ/?igshid=j22r38zn4zpz

[chicagoindiecritics]

New Episode from CinemaJaw: CinemaJaw 463, Lost Girls – Streaming Hidden Gems

Reviewed: Lost Girls Top 5: Streaming Hidden Gems Trivia: Stump Matt K.  Sponsored by: Overcast, Jiffy on Demand

Hey JawHeads. Hope you are all feeling healthy, safe, happy and well! Art may be more important than ever. Entertainment, distraction, reflection, catharsis. Art can elicit so many emotions. We need that more than ever before in a moment like this.

CinemaJaw is going to continue to podcast through the crisis! Happy to report that as of this posting, the entire team is safe and healthy! What can we do as we get used to a more homebound life? Delve through the streams (thank heavens for the streaming services), to find some lesser seen hidden gems for JawHeads to enjoy!

Hunker down, watch some movies, listen to some podcasts, do everything you can for your neighbors and loved ones and stay at home!

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[babblingbardspodcast]

We're getting closer to the end of season one and we want to hear from you. Send us your questions and we'll get them answered on our season one wrap up podcast. Get your questions to us no later than October 11th. Try your hand at stumping Trista with Xena trivia, or ask us anything about the show! Hit us up on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr or right here on instagram. You can also shoot us an email at thebattlingbards@writeme.com or click the CONTACT US link on our website at www.TheBabblingBards.com. Get on it, #Xenites!! Send those questions in by October 11th.

[trekfm]

123: Stump the Geek(s)

Star Trek: Enterprise Trivia.   Star Trek fans love showing off just how much they know about the characters and episodes that they love. One fun way of challenging each other is through trivia, and some podcasters have even made a trivia segment a staple part their shows. One of the most knowledgeable Trek fans out there is Dan Davidson, so we decided to invite him and his co-host over to the NX-01 for some fast paced rapid fire questions from the first ship named Enterprise.

In this episode of Warp Five, hosts Floyd Dorsey and Brandon-Shea Mutala go head to head with Bill Smith and Dan Davidson, hosts of the Trek Geeks Podcast, in an all Enterprise trivia extravaganza!

Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Welcome, Boomers! (00:01:28)  Welcome, Geeks! (00:02:29)  Trivia Start (00:15:37)  Final Thoughts (00:35:40)  Closing (00:40:13) "Bound" Commentary Feedback (00:44:22)    Hosts Floyd Dorsey and Brandon-Shea Mutala   Guests Bill Smith and Dan Davidson   Production Brandon-Shea Mutala (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Floyd Dorsey (Associate Producer) Mike Morrison (Associate Producer) Tim Cooper (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Mark Flessa (Associate Producer) Joe Saltzman (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

New podcast episode:

[superkickingit]

Kelsi Likes Seinfeld

Go to the bottom of this post to see all of my Seinfeld recommendations including books, merch, articles, and more!

There was an echo issue with my audio in the segments while I am on camera. I am working to fix the issue if there is any way to, but until then here is the video if anyone still wants to see it:

Recently, I decided to start a weekly show called “Kelsi Likes.” The title is an anagram! Each episode is about a different topic with only one thing in common…that I LIKE it!

I’ll be doing episodes on wrestling, cartoons, my favorite movies, horror, my love of Halloween, tv shows, characters, my love for the 90s and so much more!

But this episode is about one of the most iconic television shows of the 90s...

Seinfeld, “the show about nothing,” that was actually about everything and anything!

Even if Seinfeld wasn’t your favorite show in the nineties or if you never cared to watch it at all, no one can deny that it has had a huge impact on the current social and television landscape. Seinfeld played a huge role in television history, in academic television analysis and in society itself by becoming a massively influential, cultural phenomenon.

In college, I wrote a paper titled “The Evolution of the Television Industry in the 1990s.” Seinfeld was one of the specific shows I analyzed and wrote about to prove my thesis: “television of the nineties was revolutionary and stands out from previous decades.”

Here are a few excerpts from the paper:

Hailed as “the best sitcom of all time” is NBC’s Seinfeld, which first aired in 1989 and ended in 1998. The show follows Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer as they go through everyday life making fun of and analyzing everything and anything. Famously described as “a show about nothing,” Seinfeld’s striking appeal is the wonderful comedy writing and revolutionary idea of having a show that revolves around quirky, but regular, people and their daily encounters. TV Guide describes the show this way:

As put forth by the series itself, Seinfeld was a comedy about nothing.But in reality it was about the very worthy subject of modern manners-waiting interminably for a table at a Chinese restaurant, for instance...and it addressed these issues with all the acute observation and satirical brilliance of a Restoration comedy. It’s just that the manners of Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer were often atrocious. (Lasswell, 235)

Nothing overly monumental happens to the main characters, but it’s the writing, the acting, and the premise of “nothing” that made this sitcom stand out above all others. It’s original. Even today, over twenty years after the show has ended, it’s still widely considered “the best” sitcom of all time. 

This show can be said to have single handedly defined nineties television and the uniqueness of the era. Entertainment Weekly describes Seinfeld as

...that brilliantly self-reflective series about a stand-up comic and his three pals, [and it] went on to become the defining sitcom for the ‘90s. In its eight years on the air, Seinfeld changed the tone of TV, our Thursday-night plants, the way we talk. It spawned enough imitators to fill Yankee Stadium, boosted sales of Jujyfruits and Binaca, and even made medical history--a journal reported that a Massachusetts fan laughed so hard, he kept fainting. It made a mint for NBC--and not a junior one either. (Gwinn, 11)

Always challenging TV “Political Correctness,” Seinfeld addressed countless topics that had never been discussed on television before.

Over the years, the quartet broke tube taboo after taboo, mocking deaf people, cancer, football-shaped goiters, and mental retardation. Even masturbation and oral sex slipped onto the airwaves, thinly disguised with masterful euphemisms. Not exactly safe, family, Tony Danza-type television. But it was precisely Seinfeld’s shocking deviations from formula that separated it from the sea of tapioca. The show gave us a peek at our Jungian dark shadow. It let nothing--not feelings, not death--get in the way of a punchline. (Gwinn, 11)

Overall, Seinfeld was a step in the opposite direction of the regular family-friendly sitcoms such as The Cosby Show and Happy Days that had aired in previous decades. This, however, is exactly why Seinfeld was able to flourish and succeed. In effect, the 90s television audience was left with a new type of comedy that has not since, one could argue, been matched in quality and content. 

I also asked some friends and family what Seinfeld meant to them. 

My friend Trace (who has a UCF podcast: @UCF_Knightline) described Seinfeld like this:

Well written and witty, the scenarios the characters found themselves in were absurd, yet relatable. Who hasn't lost their car in a parking garage or struggled with someone who is a close talker? The terms seeped into our public consciousness and decades after its debut, the show is still as relevant as ever.

When I discovered Jerry Seinfeld, simply put, his poke at little things made me laugh. My enjoyment of his comedy made me want to check out his new show. Seinfeld's core characters weren't written to be like-able, yet proved to be enduring and, ironically, quite like-able.

My 14- and 15-year old nephews have only recently discovered Seinfeld through syndication and laugh out loud as I did when I first watched the episodes during their original run and dozens of times since. 

It was billed as a show about nothing, yet became a show about anything and everything and remains my favorite show of all-time. No matter when I tune in, be it a few minutes in or only with a few minutes left, I watch and laugh and yell out the lines and ... yada, yada, yada all over again!

My co-host of my wrestling podcast, Paul, gave me a list of his favorite Seinfeld episodes! 

My dad, Donald, also gave me a list of his favorite episodes and had this to say about the show:

Favorite Episodes for the Show’s Lead Characters:

Jerry (Possibly the most innately funny lead of a sitcom of all time) = With 180 shows to choose from? Maybe The Puffy Shirt, Season 5.

George = A three-way tie between The Marine Biologist, The Opposite, and the “I was in the pool!” Hamptons episode, all Season 5.

Elaine = The Bizzaro Jerry and The Little Kicks, both Season 8.

Kramer = Any and all of his appearances since the Seinfeld pilot (there were only two episodes in which he didn’t turn up: The Chinese Restaurant and The Pen). If I had to choose one favorite, it would probably be The Merv Griffin Show (Season 9); Also love any of the episodes that feature a Kramerica Industries venture, i.e., the NYU intern assisted oil bladder system (The Voice, Season 9), and his other various “Eureka!” ideas like Make Your Own Pie pizza restaurant or his PB&Js sandwich shop, the Coffee Table Book about coffee tables, The Beach cologne, ketchup and mustard in the same bottle, and the aforementioned male brassiere twist. Should I also include the co-created homeless person powered Rickshaw endeavor, Jerry’s imagining of a future Kramer’s car periscope invention, and possibly the roll-out tie dispenser? Cosmo’s umbrella corporation far outdistances George’s more pedestrian and fictional Vandelay Industries that was made up for extending Costanza’s unemployment benefits as a would be latex salesman.

Hardly a day goes by in my life that doesn’t include an occurrence or interaction within it that I can someway, somehow relate to a Seinfeld episode. Guess that does it for now, gotta go watch some Seinfeld reruns. It NEVER gets old, kinda like watching the movie “Jaws”. So Kelsi Likes, “you’re going to need a bigger list.” LOL

Lots of people on Twitter also weighed in and tweeted about their favorite episodes: 

I also put out a number of Seinfeld-related polls on Twitter:

The last poll shown above references Seinfeld food bits, and there is actually a massive amount of food references throughout the entire run of the show! I found this fun article/list that compiles all the references and includes episode numbers and descriptions: Complete Food Tour of Seinfeld by Moze Halperin and Jillian Mapes from flavorwire.com

“Kelsi’s Kountdown” - My Favorite Seinfeld Quotes

The sea was angry that day my friends…

HELLO NEWMAN

SERENITY NOW!

These Pretzels are Making Me Thirsty

No Soup for You

Honorable Mentions: 

GET OUT

Just pop the top, and toss the stump 

TURN PIMP…I’M NOT A PIMP!

Jambalaya

You son of a bitch bastards

Schmoopy! No you’re schmoopy!

Yada yada yada

CABLE BOY…What have you done to my little cable boy? 

I was in the pool. 

Oh, No, I'm so sorry. It's the MOOPS. The correct answer is The MOOPS.

Here’s to feeling good all the time!

Believe or not answering machine message

You’re living in the past, man. You’re hung up on some clown from the 60s, man!

Well HELLLOOOO

Just Take One Dip and END IT! 

Shut up ya old bag

You’re an anti-dentite!

If this wasn’t my son’s wedding day, I’d knock your teeth out you anti-dentite bastard

In the video at the top of the blog post I also talk about my most underrated Seinfeld episode list as well as my favorite Newman episodes. 

“Kelsi’s Kountdown” - My Favorite Seinfeld Episodes:

The Chicken Roaster (1996 – Season 8) 

The Bris (1993 – Season 5) 

The Soup Nazi (1995 – Season 7) 

The Little Kicks (1996- Season 8) 

The Rye (1996 – Season 7) 

In the video, I also recommended a number of books, articles, and Seinfeld-themed merchandise. 

Here is what I recommended (including links!):

The book “Seinfeldia”: A very comprehensive look at behind-the-scenes facts and information about the show. You can buy it anywhere, including Amazon.

The Complete Series on DVD: Includes AMAZING, in depth bonus features, including interviews with the cast and creators, that will keep you entertained for hours.

Factinate Article: Includes a lot of very interesting facts and tidbits about the show

The book “Seinfeld Trivia”: Available anywhere, including Amazon

A Rolling Stone Article: Lists and describes the 100 Best Seinfeld characters

TwentyTwoWords.com Article: A visually appealing article that lists the best quotes and includes stills from the show.

Festivus! The Book: About the Festivus holiday tradition referenced on the show.

Seinfeld Funko Vinyl Idolz: Awesome figurines that can be displayed. I own all of the figures seen in the picture below except for Puddy.

ScreenRant Article: Written by Sean Harrigan this lists the best 15 Minor Seinfeld Characters

[newgeekcity]

Happy Belated May The Fourth

Sorry I was busy mostly for the actual May the Fourth. Originally I was going to live blog the prequels but I already hate myself. 

So I decided to deliver a fun little known fact about Star Wars that I bet would stump almost any other die hard Star Wars fan... 

Which popular sitcom actor played Yoda?

The Answer is after the jump...

Long long ago in a decade far far away... The 80s to be exact. No one actually listened to NPR for reals. Its not like now when people say they listen to NPR but they really don’t... ok unless its a podcast. 

But podcasts were 20 or so years away. So NPR needed to get people to tune in somehow. So they came up with a crazy idea. They made Star Wars, the original trilogy, a radio drama. 

Now a lot of people know that, and maybe half remember it. But here’s where it ties into that trivia question.

NPR managed to up its ratings by 40% so they went on and did the rest of the orig-trig. Including Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. 

So instead of Frank Oz, Yoda was played by...

John Lithgow from “3rd Rock From The Sun, ” “Footloose,” and “Harry and The Hendersons.”

I couldn’t find a sample, but here he is talking about it. He also does do the voice. 

Also the radio plays were considered canon until Disney bought Star Wars. 

[lindyhunt]

The Best Podcasts: What You Should be Listening to Now

Since 2017, six million more Americans started participating in the same activity.

Any guesses about what this rapidly growing pastime could be?

People are listening to podcasts. 

One-third of Americans between the ages of 25-54 currently listen to podcasts monthly and this number is expected to continue rising this year due to their convenience and intimacy.

No matter your location, you can download and listen to a podcast at any time — information and entertainment wherever you want it at the touch of a button. In fact, 52% of people listen while driving, 46% while traveling, and 40% while running, walking, or biking.

But there are thousands of podcasts available, so what podcasts should you listen to? And if you’re already a listener, are there any other shows you should consider tuning in to? It can be hard to find a podcast that really piques your interest, so we put together a list of suggestions to help:

  Business

There are hundreds of business and management related podcasts that will help you stay on top of the latest industry trends, lead in the most effective way possible, and keep your fellow employees excited about coming to work.

Planet Money

It’s like sitting down with a friend who tells you everything you need to know about the economy …. and you actually enjoy yourself.

The Growth Show

Since this is an original podcast by HubSpot, I asked the show’s producer — Matthew Brown — to describe it: “The show features interviews with industry leaders about what it’s really like to grow a business, a movement, an idea, or a team.”

How I Built This

Guy Raz discusses the story behind some of the top companies in the world and the entrepreneurs, businessmen and women, risk-takers, and pioneers who made them so successful.

Business Wars 

Ever heard the saying “business is war?” It certainly appears to be that way for some of the biggest competitors in the world, such as Google, Apple, and Samsung. 

Host David Brown takes listeners through the ways these battles shape businesses, what they produce, and how consumers are impacted.

HBR Women at Work

This podcast — hosted by three women — sheds light on the issue that so many females face in the workplace: gender discrimination. 

Some of the topics discussed include unequal pay, differing workplace standards between men and women, and advice for women on how to communicate with male colleagues in a professional setting. Hosts and guests share real experiences about coping with various issues as a female leader, coworker, and employee.

WorkLife with Adam Grant

Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist, helps listeners uncover the keys to success and happiness in the workplace through descriptions of some of the most unique and impactful businesses. Grant provides listeners with advice that encourages them to view their work in a new light.

Startup

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to start a business? Gimlet’s StartUp podcast will take you through the ups and downs, challenges and rewards of starting your own company, all while analyzing real stories and examples.

Masters of Scale

How do certain companies grow quickly and substantially? Host Reid Hoffman interviews some of the top CEOs today — such as Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, and Eric Schmidt — on how their companies made it big.

Side Hustle School

Is there a product you’ve been thinking about creating?? Or a passion project that will help you enter the career you actually want?

Side Hustle School gives entrepreneurs who have jobs — that they want to keep for the time being — advice on how to build a business on the side. The host interviews guests who successfully created their own side hustle to inspire listeners to make the leap.

For more on which business podcasts you should listen to, check out this blog.

Comedy & Entertainment

These humorous and engaging podcasts will make you laugh and smile wherever you are listening.

The Joe Rogan Experience 

This podcast features comedian Joe Rogan hosting long-form conversation with his friends and special guests, such as MMA fighters, comedians, actors, authors, artists, and other entertainers.

They discuss their personal lives, funny stories, and really anything that comes up naturally in conversation or that Rogan has on his mind. The show is entertaining and exciting for listeners of all backgrounds.

Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me! 

Are you up to speed on current events?

This podcast quizzes you on your news knowledge. With questions and statements that are both real and fake, it’s your job to determine what’s correct and what’s fake.

Heavyweight

Do you remember a time in your life when you felt as though something should have ended differently? 

Heavyweight’s host, Jonathan Goldstein, tells stories about normal people who can pinpoint a specific decision or an event in life that they believe ended poorly. Goldstein then helps these people confront their issues, come to terms with the situation, and move on.

2 Dope Queens

Hosts Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams are best friends — and they’re funny. They host a live comedy show in Brooklyn and talk about real issues, share humorous stories, and discuss their personal lives, as well as the lives of their fellow comedian guests. 

Side note: We have good news for you 2 Dope Queens fans — Robinson and Williams will be speaking at HubSpot’s INBOUND event in Boston this September!

Hold On 

True stories about comedians lives, work experiences, and friendships are all covered in Eugene Mirman’s podcast Hold On. Mirman doesn’t let anything slide — the funny, embarrassing, and personal details are always uncovered.

The Dollop

Are you a history buff? If so, you may love The Dollop.

The entertaining, comedian-hosted podcast takes important moments in history and examines them in detail.

WTF with Marc Maron

Maron interviews other comedians, celebrities, and public figures about specific situations in their personal lives and their work. Maron is one of the best interviewers out there, and he always makes learning something new about his guests fun.

Comedy Bang Bang

Scott Aukerman chats with celebrities and some of the funniest comedians around in this weekly podcast. Guests answer fun interview questions, play games, and engage in comedic banter. Aukerman’s open door policy always allows for entertaining and eccentric guests to join the show.

You Made It Weird

Everyone has that thing that makes them a little weird — a talent, interest, obsession, or hobby that they may keep secret from others. Host Pete Holmes invites other comedians and celebrities on his show to uncover their weirdness.

How Did This Get Made?

Do you ever find yourself loving a movie even though you realize it’s actually a bad film? The three hosts of this podcast will watch these movies with some of their comedian friends and report back on how they felt about the flick.

Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People 

Host Chris Gethard opens the phone line once a week and picks up for one anonymous caller. That person can talk for an hour about anything – embarrassing stories, self-promotion, family problems, serious personal issues, or a funny incident.

The best part: Gethard can’t hang up the phone first.

R U Talkin’ R.E.M. RE:ME? 

Any R.E.M. fans out there? How about Parks and Recreation fans? Adam Scott (of Parks and Rec) and co-host Scott Aukerman discuss the impact that the band R.E.M has had in the music industry through album and song analysis.

Educational

Looking to learn something new? Need some interesting trivia questions? Stump your family and friends with fun and important facts that you’ll learn from these educational podcasts.

Stuff You Should Know 

This award winning podcast is published on the How Stuff Works site and covers a wide variety of topics – pop culture, historical information, crime, technological advancements, and more.  

The SYSK hosts are humorous, keeping this education podcast light and entertaining.

TED Talks Daily

  This is the podcast version of the popular TED Talks, which are viewed by millions of people around the world and cover every topic — from science to creativity to psychology.

99% Invisible 

Whether or not we realize it, design is everywhere. This podcast brings forward the design and architecture that surround us all and explores the power behind their method, process, and form.

This American Life 

This journalistic podcast stems from the This American Life weekly public radio program and features nonfiction reviews of essays, memoirs, historical content, and current events.

The show has won several of the top broadcasting awards and 2.5 million people download the podcast every week.

Lexicon Valley

Lexicon Valley is about words, vocabulary, and language — as you may have guessed based on its name. Hosted by a linguist, topics covered include current and dead languages, syntax, meanings, and pet peeves.

Reply All

Reply All is produced by Gimlet and explores the vast world of the internet. The podcast features stories, facts, and studies that explain how we interact with the internet, and how the internet shapes so much of our lives today.

Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History 

Carlin — podcast host, journalist, and broadcaster — examines major historical events with his unique and often unorthodox way of thinking..

Every Little Thing

This Gimlet-produced podcast will answer your most interesting, specific, and random questions such as, “do dogs have belly buttons?” and “how old is Winnie the Pooh?” Listen to ELT to get some of the best trivia questions to ask at your next family dinner.

Revolutionist History 

Malcolm Gladwell explores events, people, ideas, and more from the past to try and gauge whether or not people got it right the first time around. He takes listeners through moments in their pasts that may have been ignored or forgotten and highlights the decisions that were made around them.

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness 

This podcast has one simple goal: review any topic that host Jonathan Van Ness is curious about in detail. All fields and subjects are up for discussion in the weekly show.

Invisibilia 

Invisibilia is Latin for “invisible things.”

The podcast reviews the invisible things, or unseeable forces, that drive human behavior and decisions. It gives listeners insight into how their brains work and why they feel tempted to act in certain ways or make specific decisions.

Kids

If you’re looking for some entertainment while you drive your kids to school in the mornings or if you’re heading out on a family vacation sometime soon, these educational podcasts may be of interest — and you might just learn something too!

Brain’s On! Science Podcast for Kids

Both children and adults will love this science podcast fit for those with curious, wandering minds. Every week a new science-related question is asked and both kid scientists and adult radio hosts work their way through answers and conclusions together.

Storynory 

Classic fairy tales, short stories, poems, myths, and more are read by Storynory’s narrators every week. These audio stories are great when traveling with children or for some simple, educational entertainment around the house.

Wow in the World

Stories about some of the world’s most exciting places, people, events, and buildings are discussed in this fun podcast for inquisitive children. The two hosts make audio learning fun.

Dream Big

This family friendly podcast teaches children the importance of following their dreams and finding their passions at every point in their lives. 

Eva Karpman — the 7-year-old host — along with her mother, Olga, interview some of the world’s best performers about what motivates them to stick with what they love and become successful.

What If World

Children and their parents are encouraged to use their imaginations to come up with the wackiest and most exciting questions for the hosts of What If World to discuss on their show. These can be unrealistic and fun questions such as, “What if there was never-ending recess?”

News and Politics

In a society where the news cycle runs 24/7, it is easy to miss important stories and breaking information. These podcasts will help you stay on top of the ongoing news cycle so you never fall behind on the latest breaking broadcast or political story.

The Daily by The New York Times

The New York Times produces this 20-minute current events and news podcast five days a week. The shows are ready by 6 a.m. Monday through Friday so listeners are able to catch the biggest stories prior to or during their morning commutes.

Pod Save America 

Four of President Obama’s former aides discuss a wide range of political topics with journalists, comedians, and influencers about the current situation in Washington D.C.

BBC Global News Podcast

BBC is one of the most trusted news sources in the world. Their Global News Podcast provides listeners with coverage of the top current events around the globe.

Today, Explained

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by current events? Or that you’re not getting important the news-related information you want throughout the day?

This podcast is produced every evening for listeners to enjoy after a day of work and catch up on the news they may have missed or misunderstood.

Embedded

Embedded host Kelly McEvers takes specific news stories and dives into them one at a time. She goes into great detail about one recent event per show so listeners can get all of the facts they need.

Rough Translation

Have you ever wondered how news stories are translated throughout the world? How is a story, conversation, or event being talked about in another country?

Rough Translation will walk listeners through these changes and renditions.

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

David Axelrod is the founder of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics and his podcast is produced by CNN. He interviews important members of the political world and gets the details on newsworthy events.

Culture

Places, people, and jobs you know little to nothing about explained — these podcasts will make you smile, laugh, and cry.

Ear Hustle

Have you ever wondered what it’s like living in prison?

Ear Hustle is created and produced by people actually living within the prison system. They share information about their lives, mistakes, and other personal stories to give listeners an accurate view into the American prison system and the humans who are living behind bars.

Song Exploder

It’s no secret that every song has a meaning — that’s why people create and listen to music.

Song Exploder interviews musicians and has them explain one of their songs in detail. The artists give listeners background information on why they created their song, what went into the production, why certain decisions were made, and more.

Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin

Actor, producer, and comedian Alec Baldwin takes listeners into the private lives of some of the most famous celebrities. His interviews take place in the celebrities’ homes, studios, offices, and dressing rooms to give listeners a new point of view on their favorite famous figures.

Radiolab

  Culture, science, and music all come together in Radiolab — broad topics related to one or all of these fields are investigated in detail through stories, sounds, and interviews.

Weird Work 

Another awesome podcast — if we do say so ourselves — produced by HubSpot. Not everyone sits at a desk from 9-5, five days a week. This show highlights some of the weirdest jobs people have, how they got started in the field, and what it’s like to have an unconventional career.

Keep It!

Keep It host Ira Madison III discusses the importance of the intersection of politics and pop culture in today’s society. Madison invites journalists, politicians, celebrities, activists and more onto his show, which airs every Wednesday.

True Crime

Do you like thrillers and scary movies? Spooky stories — both fiction and non-fiction? The following true crime podcasts will give you the chill you’re itching for.

In the Dark

Have you ever heard the name Curtis Flowers? 

Over the course of 21-years he has been tried six times for the same crime — the murders of four people in Mississippi — and has been found innocent every time. Reporter Madeleine Baran investigates the case and examines the reasons behind Flowers’ innocence.

Serial 

This podcast — which is part of the This American Life production — uncovers the truth behind one real crime story every season. The host of the podcast — Sarah Koenig — learns the details of the crime in real time, so listeners are able to follow along as the case unfolds.

My Favorite Murder 

The two female hosts of this podcast have been fans of horror stories and true crime for as long as they can remember. During the show, they share their favorite thrillers along with stories of horror and crime from their friends, family, and fans of the podcast.

Death in Ice Valley 

As part of the BBC World Service, Death in Ice Valley brings listeners a crime that has been unsolved for nearly 50 years.

An unidentified woman’s body was found in Norway — but who was this woman? Why has no one come forward with information about her life or disappearance? How has no one ever reported her missing?

Lore

This award-winning, bi-weekly podcast reviews non-fiction scary stories and thrillers that are perfect tales to share around the campfire or during the Halloween season. Superstitions, crime, unknown creatures, and haunted places are all talked about on this podcast.

Crimetown

Organized crime has changed the way certain cities in America have grown and developed. Crimetown, another popular podcast produced by Gimlet, reviews the ways organized crime has left a mark on different cities throughout the U.S. A new city is discussed every season.

Missing & Murdered: Finding Cleo

Cleo — of the Cree tribe in Canada — was taken from her family by child welfare as a young girl. She was relocated, and adopted in the United States in the 1970s. 

But Cleo then went missing and was found dead. Host Connie Walker tries to uncover the truth behind Cleo’s disappearance.

Criminal 

Criminal has been in production since 2014. With a new story every episode, the show tells listeners about people who have committed a crime, have been the victim of a crime, or are affiliated with a crime in some way.

Personal & Health

Whether you need help relaxing, motivation to stay active and healthy, or inspiration to find your next career move or hobby, there is a podcast to help you reach your goal.

The Art of Manliness

This podcast — which is targeted at men — was created to promote kindness, strength, love, and understanding in boys and men of all ages. 

The show reviews studies on manliness and parenting, philosophy, biology, and more to explore ways that all men can become better men.

Sleep With Me: The Podcast That Puts You To Sleep 

High strung or wound up? Thinking about a million things when you are trying to sleep? 

This podcast will help you get the rest your body wants and needs. Listeners hop in bed, close their eyes, and listen to a story that gets progressively more boring with time so they can drift off and get to sleep faster.

Savage Lovecast

Advice columnist Dan Savage answers fans questions about sex and politics. Listeners can also call in and ask Savage a question that he will answer on his show, so it’s about real people and real “love” problems..

Good Life Project

Good Life Project will inspire you to live your best life, find what you’re passionate about, stay productive, and learn to be fully-engaged. The conversations between the podcast’s hosts and guests are relatable, touching, and honest.

Hidden Brain 

Whether or not we realize it, brain patterns drive the way each of us think, react, and behave every day. 

Hidden Brain — produced by NPR — takes listeners through a multitude of reasons why they behave in certain ways. This podcast will help you better understand yourself and the people you interact with.

Technology

Learn about the newest developments and innovations happening every day in tech and media with these podcasts.

Recode Decode

Host Kara Swisher — a well-respected technology journalist — teaches listeners about the biggest names, developments, and innovations in tech and media. She interviews industry leaders about their experiences, plans, and achievements.

Crazy / Genius

This podcast — produced by The Atlantic — poses questions, possible conclusions, and ideas regarding the culture and innovation happening in the tech world today.

Online dating, blockchain, Facebook, space, and smartphones — are human interactions with technology actually sustainable? Listen to find out.

Note to Self

The relationship between humans and technology these days is a complicated one. We rely on technology in so much of what we do — but when is it too much?

Note to Self looks into this situation and asks questions about the way technology fits in our lives today, and how that relationship may change in the future.

a16z 

Experts in tech, business, media, and news discuss trends, developments, and cultural changes within their industries. This podcast — which is produced by a venture capital firm in Silicon Valley — includes interviews with some of the most prominent figures in the tech world.

Gadget Lab

This podcast covers the latest tech information about social networks, entertainment, mobile, services, and more.

The Vergecast 

The Vergecast provides listeners with an overview of what’s new and changing in the tech industry with a rundown of the week’s latest stories, developments, successes, and failures.

Marketing

The way companies market their products and services has changed dramatically in recent years — consumers have all of the resources they need to make an informed purchase at their fingertips.

The following podcasts will help you reach your target audience and keep up with the latest marketing trends.

Skill Up

Google’s algorithm is constantly changing, and the search landscape is becoming more and more competitive. This podcast gives up-to-date advice on SEO and content strategy — from voice search to featured snippets to international SEO.

Skill Up is a modern guide to getting your content to rank and driving more traffic to your website.

Call to Action

Online marketing successes are explained in this podcast so listeners can take the lessons and apply them to their own businesses.

Interviews with campaign managers and digital marketing professionals provide people with tactical advice on how they can improve their marketing campaigns and overall online presence.

Copyblogger FM

Content marketing, copywriting, digital marketing, and lead and conversion optimization are only some of the topics discussed in this weekly podcast. Experts chat with host Sonia Simone and analyze the changes within the marketing industry.

Social Media Marketing Podcast: Helps Your Business Thrive with Social Media

Companies know social media marketing is important these days, but not everyone knows how to do it well.

This podcast teaches listeners how to go about social media marketing in a smart and effective way with applicable advice, tactics, ideas, and methods to successfully reach their target audience.

#FlipMyFunnelPodcast

This daily podcast includes interviews with some of the top leaders in the marketing and sales industries on ways to help B2B professionals stay on top of the latest trends and reach their goals.

The shows also give professionals advice on how to stay aligned with their fellow employees and customers to achieve success.

Conclusion

Stay entertained, learn something new, keep your brain sharp, and remain informed with podcasts. In a world where everything seems to be getting faster – and where more is expected from people in less time – it’s easy to fall behind on the book you are reading or miss a section in the morning broadcast.

Podcasts move with you and create a great solution for those of you looking to stay informed while on the go – or even those of you who would rather sit back, close your eyes, and listen to a story in bed rather than read a novel, watch TV, or listen to music.

Podcasts continue to grow in popularity every year so why not give one a try? Search any topic on a platform such as iTunes or Spotify, download a show to your device, and start listening.

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Indoorswomen Rerun! - Episode 25 - Never Judge a Book by Its Movie

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Jen and Meg are on summer vacation (jk we're both up to our eyeballs in work), so it's rerun time! We bring you: Never Judge a Book by Its Movie (Or a Graphic Novel by Its Adapted TV Series?) In this episode, we ask ourselves the age-old question: which to consume first, the book or the movie? The answer may surprise you! In our discussion, we relate our experiences with various forms of adapted media including Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, superhero movies and comics, Game of Thrones, Gone Girl, Harry Potter, and more! We also play the hit card game "Geek Out" and try to stump each other with trivia! Stay tuned for our random recs: The "My Dad Wrote a Porno" podcast and Westworld. Spoiler: They are awesome. As always, our amazing intro/outro music is "We are Highscore" by Krackatoa.