Funny how this was barely a thing when the decade started.
10. NPR Pop Culture Happy Hour
If I get really interested in an upcoming movie or show, there’s a good likelihood that I discovered it from PCHH.
9. We Came To Win
A one-season show released around the 2018 World Cup captured some of the most significant moments from the history of the Beautiful Game. Fascinating storytelling.
8. The Dave Chang Show
The past couple of years have made me a pretty big Dave Chang fan. He’s at his best when talking to people well outside the food world; ie. Randall Park, Michael Schur, or Shad.
7. Dissect
If you want to obsessively nerd-out line-by-line over albums by Kanye, Kendrick, Frank Ocean, or Tyler the Creator, there’s no better place. It makes you appreciate the albums much more.
6. Serial
While season one’s magic could never be recreated, it’s hard to look past the show that turned so many people into actual podcast listeners. And it was a damn good first season.
5. Rough Translation
NPR’s globally focused storytelling must be a difficult show to put together, but the payoff is huge. The podcast I host is loosely modeled after this one, and that’s no coincidence.
4. You Made It Weird
Pete Holmes is possibly the best interviewer today. (My other pick would be Stephen Colbert). His range of guests is impressive, but my favorite ones are always a surprise. (ie. Weird Al)
3. Akimbo
I have to admit that so much of my marketing knowledge comes from Seth Godin and Akimbo is one of his best outputs. What a fantastic teacher.
2. Sounds Good with Branden Harvey
I’ve discovered so many interesting and admirable personas– creatives, artists, nonprofit leaders, activists, via Branden Harvey and his podcast.
1. Creative Pep Talk
Man. Andy J. Pizza’s podcast is my gold standard. It somehow fires on all cylinders, being both fully inspiring and motivating while teaching me a TON about creativity, and even life.