We recently took a family road trip, and after our son fell asleep in the backseat, we decided to put on a podcast. It’s a long drive, so we needed something to keep us focused during the hours of driving. With so many podcasts to choose from, it was hard to narrow it down, but in the end we found the perfect one, which made the time go by faster. Now, we have a great lineup for all the road trips in the near future.
we are Big Podcast Fans Are Here There’s nothing quite like a carnival for a long drive. Long hours in the car can be tiring, and there’s nothing like a great podcast to get you driving faster. If you’re going on a road trip or a long drive, here’s a roundup of 10 great podcasts to help you pass the time quickly.
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10 Good Podcasts for Long Drives
Chameleon: Season 1, Hollywood Hustlers
Jess and I love a good con pod and this one delivers.If you love Anna Delvey then you will too Chameleon: Season 1. Reporters Josh Dean and Vanessa Grigoriadis take an in-depth look at one of the craziest con artists imaginable – the infamous Hollywood Con Queen.
drilling
A true crime podcast about climate change? Yes. Called “the best and most important podcast right now” by The Guardian.exist drilling, award-winning investigative journalist Amy Westervelt delves into the oil industry and the propaganda that has snowballed into our current climate crisis. Currently in its eighth season, Drilled will keep you listening for hours.
girl in blue mustang
For all the Dateline fans out there, girl in blue mustang is a 6-part true crime podcast series. Keith Morrison tells the story of 18-year-old Michelle O’Keefe who was murdered in her blue Bronco while riding in the park.
modern love
For those who don’t like true crime and looking for something more tender, try modern loveIn this episode of the podcast, host Anna Martin shares the intricate love lives of real people through articles in The New York Times’ Modern Love column. I’ve been listening to this one for years and always come back for the refreshing, heartwarming, heartbreaking and unexpected love story.
Dr. Becky’s Good Inside
For parents who can’t fully switch off their parenting brains, Dr. Becky’s Good Inside is a great parenting podcast. Dr. Becky offers the best tips and advice for raising children of all ages, personalities, and challenges. You might even find yourself healing your own childhood wounds, or saying, “Oh, that makes sense” or “Well, that’s why…” Dr. Becky is very wise about our parenting and growing up The human way offers so much insight into all of our experiences that shape our being.
sold a story
For teachers, parents and readers, sold a story is a survey of mistakes in teaching children to read. Moderator Emily Hanford investigates the teaching methods being taught, despite the fact that these methods were proven wrong by scientists decades ago. Much better than any true crime pod for literary fanatics!
Manta Walker Cave
To give you some more real crime, try Manta Walker Cave About three boys entered a cave in Mantawalk County, Tennessee, and only one came out alive. What happened to the boys in the cave remained a mystery for many years. Julien Solas, an amateur writer and friend of a lonely survivor, tells him that Julien returns to his hometown to find answers while his friend is about to be executed.
on existence
Another great option for those looking for something more introspective, wiser, thoughtful and spiritual – choose from a rich collection of episodes on existence Join host Krista Tippett. For the latest season, she interviews a poet, therapist, scientist, actor and more.Some of my favorite episodes have been Dacher Keltner’s exciting new science of awe, Be Whole with Ada Limon and Working with Wood on the Meaning of Life with Nick Offerman.
Michelle Obama Light Podcast
Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast Inspired by her new book, the light we carry Get an inside look at her book tour and inspiring interviews with Conan O’Brien, Gail King, David Letterman, Tyler Perry and Conan O’Brien.
Notorious: The Missing Princess of Dubai
New podcast from notorious is the story of Sheikh Mohammed, ruler of Dubai, and his runaway daughter’s escape from their English estate. Journalists tell Vanessa Grigoriadis and Gabriel Sherman about the dark secrets of one of the world’s most popular travel destinations.
What’s your favorite podcast for long drives? Let us know in the comments below!
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