Need some background chatter that feels like a bestie? These five podcasts bring laughs, insights, and stories that’ll keep you hooked.
On the rare mornings when life slows down, I get to do things I usually don’t have time for—clean my apartment, make pancakes for breakfast, or simply sit and stare out the window. But sometimes the silence feels a little too heavy, which is why I fill these moments with my favorite podcasts.
Podcasts are one of my favorite forms of media. Like many others, I’m drawn to them for their unique blend of convenience and intimacy, allowing us to multitask while still feeling personally connected to the host. With their authentic voices and highly niche content for every interest, podcasts have become a powerful and deeply personal form of modern storytelling.
Lately, there’s been a surge of high-quality podcasts. Here are five I’ve been obsessed with—ones that have made me laugh, cry, and grow more curious about the world around me. Hopefully, by sharing them with you, you’ll enjoy them too.
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Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast
The ultimate audio sanctuary for the chronically online and perpetually overwhelmed. Hosted by film directors Antoinette Jadaone and JP Habac, Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast is where the mundane becomes magnificent, and the hosts turn everyday struggles into a masterclass in relatable humor. What makes it a standout is the way they seamlessly weave in industry talk, inviting fellow filmmakers, actors, and writers to spill the tea on the realities of the film world. It’s a space where the chismis is always on point and the creative insights are just a bonus.
Chicks 2 Go
In Chicks 2 Go, hosts Hershey Neri and Ashley Rivera serve up the kind of real talk you crave, whether talking about random pet peeves or spilling the tea on their latest dating app disaster. A must-listen for anyone who believes a good laugh is the best cure for an identity crisis. It’s like your group chat turned into a podcast, only without the risk of your mom reading the messages.
Las Culturistas
Las Culturistas feels like a pop culture sermon from the pulpit of queer excellence—and we’re loving every minute of it. Hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang are serving up scorching takes and hilarious insights on all the cultural moments you pretend not to care about, but secretly live for. Every episode is a deep dive into the “culture” with the kind of intellectual rigor and unhinged energy that makes you feel both incredibly smart and totally unhinged.
Rotten Mango
Prepare to be unhinged. This is not your average true crime podcast; it’s a terrifying, meticulously researched deep dive into the darkest corners of human nature. Host Stephanie Soo doesn’t just tell you the story—she takes you by the hand and drags you into the morbid details, complete with a snack-time ritual. It’s the perfect show for anyone who finds comfort in the unsettling and needs a little bit of fear with their morning coffee.
Fashion Neurosis
Welcome to the most stylish therapy session on the internet. Hosted by designer Bella Freud (yes, of that Freud family), this podcast invites cultural icons—from Kate Moss to Zadie Smith—to “lie on the couch” and dissect their relationship with clothes. It’s a deep dive into the psychological chaos behind our closet choices, proving that what you wear is never just about fashion, but a whole neurosis of identity, love, and anxiety.
