Everyone loves a great podcast, including us!
Here are the Lifehacker staffs favorite podcasts.
Lore: October is the perfect time to start listening to Aaron Mahnkes podcast, Lore.
Each episode, Mahnke dives into the history behind scary stories, myths, and folklore.
If you like your horror to be quiet, slow-burning, and true, look no further.
Its also being turned into anAmazon TV anthology series, so hop on the bandwagon now.
36 Questions: Its a musical!
I want to hear how it ends.
That, to me, is a miracle.
The Infidelity Episodes were an eye-opener for me.
But the narrator slowly reveals an ulterior motive.
Its a poetic dystopian story all told by a single voice.
Season 1 had 10 episodes; season 2 just started.
- Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonalds?
In the early 90s, McDonalds experimented with serving pizza.
This comedy podcast asks, in 10-minute lo-fi episodes, the burning question: What if someone cared?
Super Sentai Brothers: The brothers Matt and Dave J., watch the Japanese kids shows that becamePower Rangers.
Theyre about to start a new season, which is always a great entry point to this long-running podcast.
The talks revolve about depression, coping, and whether or not theres a bright side to feeling down.
Staff Writer Patrick Allans Picks
Lore: Caitlin explained it very well above.
As a typical struggling screenwriter, its chock full of inspiration.
I highly recommend it.
Ive been listening since day one when it formed right after the 1Upocalypse.
When I listen, I feel like Im grabbing a beer with friends.
Warning: Very graphic language and content.
Kotaku Splitscreen: My other favorite video game podcast hosted by Kotakus Jason Schreier and Kirk Hamilton.
I got so used to hearing their banter while we playedDestinythat I just couldnt stop.
Now I can listen to them bicker whenever I want.
When I asked Claire for her podcast picks, she told me she didnt listen to podcasts.
Heres how it went down:
- clairelower
I dont listen to any podcasts
- Patrick Allan
UGH.
okay, go pick 3 that are hosted by your favorite food people or something.
- I have never listened to any food people podcasts
alright, fine
lol Im sorry!
At least you have some good suggestions from everyone else now!
The hosts manage to give perspective and backstory without being alarmist.
Sometimes they get kicked out of their new religion but other times they make a friend.
I enjoy their skepticism but also their honesty and respect.
Sawbones: So much weird and true medical history.
Its fun to geek out and laugh at.
The Bowery Boys break it down into bite-sized topics the jazz age!
Times square in the 70s!
that are helpful in getting a larger sense of the citys background, and are also just entertaining.
Infinitely easier and more entertaining than having to Google things like Who is Lil Peep?
Most of all, I love how delighted Paul F. Tompkins sounds with the joyful chaos hes created.
The Hilarious World of Depression: John Moe interviews comedians and other celebrities about their run-ins with depression.
Thats one of many topics that host John Moe, a fellow sufferer, explores along with his subjects.
It comes out Saturday mornings and is worth skipping boozy brunch to listen to.
Reply All:Is this the best podcast in the world?
A podcast about the Internet doesnt even come close to doing this gem justice.
But you dont need my recommendationeveryone else you know has already insisted you listen.
This Is Actually Happening:Dispatches from the collective soul of humanity.
Each week, a random person simply tells a story.
A long story, usually involving something terrible or traumatic.
Its like The Moth, if people didnt rehearse and werent on stage and were whispered in your ear.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: Four big-hearted, smart, witty NPR writers discussing the week in pop culture.
Oh thats okay, Ill wait while you go download the entire archive.
From the very same people who bring you this website you love so well.
