Top 5 Podcasts in 2021

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Podcasting has seen its resurgence in the last several years as many content creators have turned to the medium in order to reach wider audiences. The convenience of downloading podcasts locally to devices has made it nearly accessible for everyone on any device at any time.

Here are our Top 5 Podcasts heading into 2021.


#5 – My Favorite Murder

Started in 2016, this podcast has built a cult-like following with fans of true crime stories. Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark bring a witty comedic element that is unlike any other true crime podcast out there. One hour episodes are released every 4-5 days.

Website
https://myfavoritemurder.com/

Apple Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-murder-karen-kilgariff-georgia-hardstark/id1074507850

Spotify


#4 – Armchair Expert

Dax Shepard brings intelligence and humor to the front of this podcast as he interviews interesting people to reveal the deeper stories that shaped their lives. His interviews range from entertainers, doctors, politicians, and even retired astronauts. Episodes are released weekly and run up to 2 hours. 

Website
https://armchairexpertpod.com/

Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/id1345682353

Spotify


#3 – Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain explores the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior and questions that lie at the heart of our complex and changing world. Shankar Vendantam communicates beautifully and delivers thought provoking dialog on a wide range of social topics. Episodes release weekly and run around an hour in length.

Website
https://hiddenbrain.org/

Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750

Spotify


#2 – Call Her Daddy

Let’s be clear, this is not the podcast for everyone or even for the majority of people out there, but it absolutely destroys in the space that it plays in. Alex Cooper exploit the details of relationships, sex, social issues, and embarrassing moments. Nothing is held back at the expense of the host or the guests and the people love this podcast for it. Episodes release on Wednesdays and typically run just over an hour.

Website
https://www.barstoolsports.com/shows/54/call-her-daddy

Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-her-daddy/id1418960261

Spotify


#1 – JRE: Joe Rogan Experience 

Joe Rogan has cultivated one of the most popular podcast in the world for the last several years. His incredibly wide range of guests including comedians, politicians, entertainers, business leaders, doctors, conspiracy theorist, and academics provide a little something for everyone who tunes into his show. Joe’s curiosity for anything and everything make him the perfect host to what feels laser focused one minute and chaotic the next. Episodes release every 1-2 days and run from 2-4 hours depending on the guest.

Website
https://www.joerogan.com/

Apple Podcasts
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joe-rogan-experience/id360084272

Spotify


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