Top Podcasts to Listen to in 2023

There has never been a more favorable time for podcasts, as can be seen by the number of podcasts that are eligible for inclusion on a list of the "best podcasts." Although the format has been around for a few decades at this point, it has only been within the past few years that they have really hit their stride. With a wide range of genres and topics to choose from, including true crime, comedy, storytelling, and even stranger chat podcasts where people engage in random conversations with each other, there is something to cater to every interest and provide hours of captivating audio entertainment.

Begin with the Following

When there is homework associated with listening to a podcast, you will know that it is making you smarter. Every episode of the podcast titled "Start with This" (the second brainchild of the creators of the creepy podcast titled "Welcome to Night Vale," which is set in an imaginary American town) provides listeners with something to consume and something to create.

Bad Sisters

"An Irish show with an amazing all-female cast that revolves around the assassination of one of the wives' husbands (this is not a spoiler; it's the whole premise!). Despite the fact that it deals with a number of serious topics, the tone is one that is very offbeat, humorous, and lighthearted. In addition to that, it has an incredible score, and one of the main actors, Sharon Horgan, wrote the show!" -Emma

The Eleventh Station

"A show that I thought might be a little too personal for some people because it's about a pandemic in which a significant portion of the population passes away... However, it is absolutely fascinating to watch. It is very creative, philosophical, and beautiful in the way that it imagines how humans connect in this post-apocalyptic world.

The Day's Paper

In need of some assistance in keeping abreast of what's going on in the world? No need to look any further. This podcast is brought to you by the New York Times and is hosted by political journalist Michael Barbaro. Barbaro discusses the most important news stories of the day in order to keep you up to date. The length of each episode ranges from twenty to thirty minutes, making it the ideal (and quick!) way to satisfy your need for news.

On the Movies

The investigation into the brutal rape and murder of an elderly woman in a rural area of Nebraska is the focus of this miniseries on HBO; however, the series is not primarily concerned with determining who was responsible for the terrible crime. Even more than that, it is not only about the six people who were wrongfully convicted and spent years in prison for their crimes.

Entrepreneur of the Month: a Marketer

The thought-provoking guests on Outgrow's Marketer of the Month podcast include people like the co-founders of Wikipedia, CXOs of Tech Unicorns, Pulitzer Prize winners, Wharton Professors, and Forbes influencers. This podcast offers listeners a glimpse into the thought processes of some of the most successful business leaders today and is an excellent choice for any startup that is looking to increase its growth and conversions.

The Podcast of First Lady Michelle Obama

In the latest episode of her podcast, former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama engages in a deep discussion with some of her closest friends, family members, and coworkers about the ways in which the relationships in our lives help to shape who we are. Hearing it will open your eyes to the fact that their lives are not so dissimilar to ours as you might have thought.

The Phase of Maintenance

The podcast Maintenance Phase, which is hosted by Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes, debunks a variety of urban legends pertaining to pseudoscience, health, and wellness in contemporary American culture. The Keto diet, the Presidential Fitness Test, and Weight Watchers are just some of the fad diets, fitness tests, and weight loss programs that have been some of the most popular topics of conversation.