Okay, so while we all love to read, watch TV and scroll through TikTok till late at night, sometimes it feels good to just switch off and listen. When life gets tough and you need a bit of a breather, nothing really does beat a nice walk outside to a good chill podcast.
Whether you’re in the mood for something fun and informative, or need help answering the hard hitting Qs, there’s a podcast out there for everything. From pop culture and celebrity pods with inspiring women to podcast recaps of Twilight, The Office and more, keep reading to find 12 podcasts we absolutely love and recommend you check out.
Bobo and Flex
Bobo and Flex is a fun and informative feminist pop culture podcast from MTV presenter and all-time gal Flex Mami and her pal Bobo Matjila. Join them as they decolonise your mind, intersect our feminism and give you helpful tips to avoid problematic boys.
Shameless
Shameless is a fun pop culture and celebrity podcast by Melbourne journalists Michelle Andrews and Zara McDonald, where they talk to amazing guests like The Good Place’s Jameela Jamil and The Bold Type’s Aisha Dee, Julia Gillard, Courtney Act and more.
After Work Drinks
Like Shameless and Bobo and Flex, After Work Drinks is a podcast that will inspire and enlighten you. BFFs and media gurus Isabelle Truman and Grace O’Neill talk news, pop culture and everyday advice, from how to be single to the #FreeBritney movement.
Tiny Desk Concerts
On top of the beloved YouTube series that’s given us live performances by Harry Styles and Taylor Swift, NPR also shares the audio of their Tiny Desk Concerts as a podcast available on Google and Apple Podcasts.
Twi-Litty
Twi-Litty is a podcast recapping and reviewing Stephanie Myer’s Midnight Sun. Each episode dives into a different chapter, breaks down the absurdity of what you and the show’s host Melissa Mason just read and have a bit of a chuckle darkly.
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
A Harry Potter fanatic’s guide to the series, its themes and more as if it were studied like a religious text.
I Hate Talking About Myself
A Netflix official podcast where Netflix stars interview themselves. Episodes range from Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder to The Politician’s Zoey Deutch and Sex Education’s Asa Butterfield.
Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain
YouTuber Emma Chamberlain shares her thoughts and advice on relationships, dealing with adults, irrational fears and more in this chill down to earth podcast.
What’s Good Games
A video game podcast for us gamer gals! What’s Good Games features three video game industry veterans as they discuss news, reviews and upcoming games.
Search Engine Sex
Search Engine Sex is a sex and relationships podcast that gives you answers to all the big questions you’ve been googling: how do I ask someone out? How do I turn someone down? And, even, how do I even have sex???
Stuff You Missed In History Class
A podcast for all you history buffs who just can’t get enough of it at school!
Office Ladies
The Office stars Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) and Angela Kinsley (Angela Martin) recap and review the beloved cult classic series one episode at a time.
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