If you haven’t discovered the amazing world of podcasts yet, you’re seriously missing out!
And if you have but aren’t sucked in just yet, you might not be listening to the right ones.
Podcasts are my absolute favorite to listen to when I am working out, cleaning, commuting, or simply just having some downtime.
Below, I have listed my top podcasts to listen to in your 20’s. They range from comedy, life advice, career tips, and so much more. Find your next podcast today!
Update: I’ve been currently obsessing over the Bananas Podcast. I’ve added it below but I love it so much that I had to add it to the top of the post too.
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Podcasts 101
Hang on, let’s back up a second. If you are confused and aren’t quite sure what a podcast is, let’s start there. A podcast is an audio file that is usually set up in a series. It is much like a talk-radio station or an audiobook, where you can listen to people speak about different topics. They are absolutely free! You can find them on various apps and sites such as Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Podcast Listening Tips
- Master the art of multitasking by listening to podcasts while you drive, workout, or clean your home
- For a better podcast experience, try listening with Bluetooth headphones (these are a steal!)
- Use a “My Episodes” playlist to keep an ongoing list of episodes you want to listen to
- Challenge yourself to listen to a new podcast each month to broaden your horizons
- Alternate listening to Audiobooks with podcasts to keep things interesting (here is a list of the top books to read in your 20s!)
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19 Brilliant Podcasts to Listen to in Your 20’s
Alright, now that we’ve got the boring stuff out of the way, let’s dive into the ultimate list of podcasts to listen to in your 20’s!
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Inspirational and Self Help
- Happier: Gretchen Rubin, the author of the best-selling books The Happiness Project and Better than Before, has created this positive podcast to help start your day on a great note. Episodes include life advice to bring happiness throughout your life, such as good habits, inspirational stories, and so much more. Check it out HERE. Also be sure to check out her two amazing books, The Happiness Project and Better than Before!
- Kalyn’s Coffee Talk: I wasn’t sure which category to put this podcast under. In Apple Podcasts, it is considered “Fitness and Nutrition,” but it is so much more than that. Kalyn Nicholson has created this fabulous podcast filled with motivational talks, 20-something life advice, fitness facts, and everything in between. Check it out HERE. She also has a book! It is unrelated to her podcast (it’s nonfiction) but it’s fantastic!
- Perfectionism Project: As this podcast used to be titled “The Smart Twenties Podcast,” I HAD to add it to this list. Sam Laura Brown hosts this wonderful bi-weekly podcast and fills it with advice and personal growth tips to help motivate you to reach your dreams and live a better life. Check it out HERE.
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Lifestyle, Society, and Culture
- Off the Vine: Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe has created this funny and feel-good podcast that is perfect for every 20-something. She talks about the Bachelor, pop-culture, funny stories, real advice, and so much more in her amazing and unfiltered way. Check it out HERE.
- Betches Podcasts: Alright, I’ll admit that I couldn’t pick just one of the Betches podcast, they are all so good! If you don’t know who the Betches are, you really are missing out. They are a group of HILARIOUS people who really say what we are all thinking… they have a podcast for nearly anything you’re looking for: The Bachelor, nutrition, true crime, dating… Check them out HERE.
- The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast: Lauryn and Michael Bosstick host this lifestyle podcast that covers everything from beauty and wellness, to business and life tips. It is entertaining, educational, and so much more. Check it out HERE.
Career, Business, and Management
- Goal Digger: Podcaster Jenna Kutcher has created this phenomenal career podcast that covers so many important topics such as how to create your dream career, making money online, how to change careers successfully, productivity tips, business advice, entrepreneurial tips and more. She interviews successful business people and shares countless personal stories on her path to become a millionaire. Check it out HERE.
- Being Boss: This is a popular podcast that aims to assist entrepreneurs at any stage in their life and business. It covers a wide range of topics, such as successful business habits to marketing techniques to help you boost your income and change your business for the better. They also have countless interviews with successful business leaders who share their own top tips! Check it out HERE.
- Don’t Keep Your Day Job: Cathy Heller hosts this entrepreneur-focused podcast to assist those looking to succeed outside of their typical 9-to-5 job. It includes weekly interviews with successful entrepreneurs and their steps on creating and sustaining a successful business. Check it out HERE.
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- RISE Podcast: Best-selling author of Girl, Wash Your Face Rachel Hollis hosts this great podcast that is filled with both self-help tips and business advice that will help you get yourself to the next level. Check out here amazing book HERE and her podcast HERE.
- Simple Pin Podcast: This podcast is for all you bloggers out there… If you’re a blogger, you know how important Pinterest marketing is. Kate Ahl runs the amazing Simple Pin Media blog and podcast and I’ve got to tell ya… it is fantastic. I have seen HUGE jumps in my page views both on Pinterest and my blog ever since I started listening to her podcast (and following her advice, of course). She often partners with Tailwind and Pinterest employees, as well as many other successful business people to create some awesome content. Check it out HERE.
- The Engineering Career Coach: Alright, I know this is podcast is very specific to engineers. But not a week goes by that I don’t listen to this podcast so I had to include it. As a future civil engineer, this podcast has helped me in countless ways. It is filled with amazing career advice (and school advice) for engineers of all levels. It includes interviews, personal stories, career tips, networking advice, and much more. If you’re in the engineering field, it is a must. Check it out HERE.
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News and Education
- Bananas: A comedy podcast that covers funny, weird, or just plain interesting news. I’m absolutly OBSESSED with this pod!
- Skimm This: This is my favorite news podcast. It brings all of the important news topics, breaks them down into easy to understand episodes, and are super short you can fit them in with a cup of tea. They also have a fabulous email list that is just as good as the podcast. Check out the podcast HERE and their website for their emails HERE.
- Coffee Break Languages: If you’re looking to better your language skills, check out Coffee Break! I personally love pairing it with the DuoLingo app. It is a great way to learn a new language or brush up on some forgotten skills. They have Spanish, French, English, German, Italian, Chinese, and more. Check it out HERE.
- TED Talks: Well, the “education” section just wouldn’t be complete without the TED Talks podcast. Wouldn’t you agree?! If you didn’t know they had a podcast, it really is fantastic (all of them are actually)! And if you don’t know what TED Talks are… well, check out their website for more information, they truly are spectacular! HERE is the link to their podcast. It is a must. (The daily podcast is my favorite).
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True Crime
- My Favorite Murder: This is hands down my favorite podcast. It’s a true crime/comedy podcast… I know, might sounds like a strange mix but if you’re a true crime fanatic (like me), you will LOVE this podcast! It is so entertaining and perfect to distract you from your everyday worries. It is so great I have already gotten all my friends hooked too! As an added bonus, Karen and Georgia (the hosts) are on tour all the time, you can go see their live shows too! Check out the podcast HERE. PS: You can also get their hilarious book Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered!
- Serial: If you’re into true crime, chances are you’ve already listened to Serial. But in that off-chance you haven’t, do yourself a favor and get on it! Their first season is truly spectacular (my favorite out of the three). But they are all good! Each season, Sarah Koenig and her team put together a fantastic production. I don’t want to spoil it for you so I’ll be a bit vague… the first season is about an old murder case, the second is about a military man and what happened to him after he walked off his base in the middle east, and the third is about America’s justice system. Check it out HERE.
- Crime Junkie: This is another top true crime podcast that is amazing. Episodes are released once a week and are a perfect way to get your crime fix in! Check it out HERE.
- Hell and Gone: Finally, I wanted to include a great podcast that follows one story. There are so many to choose from that I just included my current obsession, Hell and Gone. This is about an Arkansas murder that occurred in the early 2000’s and the crime is, arguably, solved by the end of the season! Check out your next latest obsession HERE.
There you have it. Top podcasts everyone should listen to in their 20’s! I know it can be crazy trying to find that perfect podcast so I hope you have found this useful. Or even have found your next favorite podcast? Happy listening!
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