Lately, I’ve been finding it so much more fulfilling to listen to podcasts, especially during work. Sometimes watching a film or YouTube video, as well as listening to music, can be counterproductive, since they can be a distraction to the work at hand. With podcasts, that is not the case. In fact, it can be a form of multitasking, as you will take in the information shared within the conversation, as your hand and parts of your brain are occupied with finishing your task.
When it comes to podcasts, I think it’s very important to be able to create a certain atmosphere for the listeners. Personally, I prefer it if a podcast has more than one host, with somewhat vibrant personalities. Ultimately, however, it is most crucial to find a genuine connection among the hosts, to make us feel like we’re listening in on a natural conversation—even better if such a connection is extended to the alternating guests.
Well, I hope that gives you an idea of the kind of podcasts included on this list. While I’ve already shared some of my favourite podcasts before, I’d like to introduce some more that I’ve recently found and would listen to on end.
Lately, I’ve been finding it so much more fulfilling to listen to podcasts, especially during work. Sometimes watching a film or YouTube video, as well as listening to music, can be counterproductive, since they can be a distraction to the work at hand. With podcasts, that is not the case. In fact, it can be a form of multitasking, as you will take in the information shared within the conversation, as your hand and parts of your brain are occupied with finishing your task.
When it comes to podcasts, I think it’s very important to be able to create a certain atmosphere for the listeners. Personally, I prefer it if a podcast has more than one host, with somewhat vibrant personalities. Ultimately, however, it is most crucial to find a genuine connection among the hosts, to make us feel like we’re listening in on a natural conversation—even better if such a connection is extended to the alternating guests.
Well, I hope that gives you an idea of the kind of podcasts included on this list. While I’ve already shared some of my favourite podcasts before, I’d like to introduce some more that I’ve recently found and would listen to on end.

Brought to you by the people behind Lessons from the Screenplay, this is an engaging podcast that bring together a group of friends who discuss a different film each episode. The discussion ranges from breaking down the film’s elements, to how the hosts connect with the cinematic piece.
I’ve always loved their YouTube videos and find their breakdowns absolutely eye-opening, especially the brilliant video essay they did on The Devil Wears Prada, so I was delighted to know they’ve given the podcast format a try as well—I found this through Spotify recommendations, by the way.
Their discussions tend to be very interesting, as it takes the perspectives of five people with fairly varying backgrounds, although I would advise only listening to the episodes of films you’ve watched—it’s definitely spoiler-heavy. The Mean Girls episode is my favourite, so far.
Brought to you by the people behind Lessons from the Screenplay, this is an engaging podcast that bring together a group of friends who discuss a different film each episode. The discussion ranges from breaking down the film’s elements, to how the hosts connect with the cinematic piece.
I’ve always loved their YouTube videos and find their breakdowns absolutely eye-opening, especially the brilliant video essay they did on The Devil Wears Prada, so I was delighted to know they’ve given the podcast format a try as well—I found this through Spotify recommendations, by the way.
Their discussions tend to be very interesting, as it takes the perspectives of five people with fairly varying backgrounds, although I would advise only listening to the episodes of films you’ve watched—it’s definitely spoiler-heavy. The Mean Girls episode is my favourite, so far.
If I’m being frank, I cannot remember exactly how I found this podcast—but I’m glad I did. It’s such an interesting take on scientific podcasting that I’d never seen before. Through this podcast, Alie Ward explores the lesser-known disciplines and fields of science in the world and speak with an expert to get to know what it is exactly. Of course, each episode explores the a different branch of science. You can even submit in your questions to be asked to the experts, that will be answered in the episode.
I cannot say I knew Alie Ward beforehand—I have no idea whether she herself is involved in science or not—but her way of leading the conversation along gets you interested. For the most part, it seems like she is as much in the dark as us, the listeners, about all these scientific fields. I loved it especially when she spoke to a Selenologist, which is a moon expert, and I learnt SO MUCH!
If I’m being frank, I cannot remember exactly how I found this podcast—but I’m glad I did. It’s such an interesting take on scientific podcasting that I’d never seen before. Through this podcast, Alie Ward explores the lesser-known disciplines and fields of science in the world and speak with an expert to get to know what it is exactly. Of course, each episode explores the a different branch of science. You can even submit in your questions to be asked to the experts, that will be answered in the episode.
I cannot say I knew Alie Ward beforehand—I have no idea whether she herself is involved in science or not—but her way of leading the conversation along gets you interested. For the most part, it seems like she is as much in the dark as us, the listeners, about all these scientific fields. I loved it especially when she spoke to a Selenologist, which is a moon expert, and I learnt SO MUCH!
Okay, this podcast wasn’t something I recently discovered—in fact, I’ve been listening to it for years. However, I’ve only recently realised that it is a podcast, because I usually watch it on The Financial Diet channel. If you don’t know, TFD is a YouTube channel that discusses everything regarding personal finances. Run primarily by female leaders, this is definitely one of those pioneer channels, I think, that talk about finances that can feel relatable and perhaps even cater to women.
I love their channel so much and always learn a ton from them—and this podcast is basically an extension of that. Every episode, Chelsea—the host—invites a different guest of varying expertise and diverse financial experiences, to talk not only about money management, but also their relationship with money as a whole.
Their podcast touches on numerous financial situations and interests, including budgeting, cryptocurrency and the cancel culture. My favourite, I have to say, is when they invited a divorce lawyer as a guest.

Okay, this podcast wasn’t something I recently discovered—in fact, I’ve been listening to it for years. However, I’ve only recently realised that it is a podcast, because I usually watch it on The Financial Diet channel. If you don’t know, TFD is a YouTube channel that discusses everything regarding personal finances. Run primarily by female leaders, this is definitely one of those pioneer channels, I think, that talk about finances that can feel relatable and perhaps even cater to women.
I love their channel so much and always learn a ton from them—and this podcast is basically an extension of that. Every episode, Chelsea—the host—invites a different guest of varying expertise and diverse financial experiences, to talk not only about money management, but also their relationship with money as a whole.
Their podcast touches on numerous financial situations and interests, including budgeting, cryptocurrency and the cancel culture. My favourite, I have to say, is when they invited a divorce lawyer as a guest.
Yes, here it is! I didn’t know National Geographics has a podcast—several, even, I believe—until a few months ago. Who’s cooler at talking about the earth than these people, am I right? This particular podcast comes in bite-size portions—spanning at an average of 30 minutes per episode. It covers a wide variety of topics, from the environment, animals, culture, to our bodies.
It is definitely packaged like your regular Natgeo TV show—like that of Brain Games—in which the hosts take us through the journey of learning something new. It is super fun! So far, my favourite episode is called The Secret Culture of Killer Whales. It really blew my mind and unraveled a whole new world that I didn’t know existed before. How cool is that?
Yes, here it is! I didn’t know National Geographics has a podcast—several, even, I believe—until a few months ago. Who’s cooler at talking about the earth than these people, am I right? This particular podcast comes in bite-size portions—spanning at an average of 30 minutes per episode. It covers a wide variety of topics, from the environment, animals, culture, to our bodies.
It is definitely packaged like your regular Natgeo TV show—like that of Brain Games—in which the hosts take us through the journey of learning something new. It is super fun! So far, my favourite episode is called The Secret Culture of Killer Whales. It really blew my mind and unraveled a whole new world that I didn’t know existed before. How cool is that?

If you don’t know, I am a huge myth buff, especially Greek myths. I love how twisted and exhilarating they are. What I love more than myths is when it is told through the eyes of modern minds, allowing wit and contemporary figures of speech to construct the world and stories in a more interesting way.
In books, you can find this perhaps in Madeline Miller’s Circe. But that’s, technically, only one story. Now, in podcast form, here is the motherlode. And it goes so far as to cover Roman mythology as well—which is quite similar, but not quite.
It was, again, through Spotify recommendations that I found this gem of an ear treat. Liv Albert is truly a wonderful storyteller, even in the earlier episodes, which she claims to be insufferable due to the less apt editing. Personally, I would definitely recommend listening from the first episode, though.
If you don’t know, I am a huge myth buff, especially Greek myths. I love how twisted and exhilarating they are. What I love more than myths is when it is told through the eyes of modern minds, allowing wit and contemporary figures of speech to construct the world and stories in a more interesting way.
In books, you can find this perhaps in Madeline Miller’s Circe. But that’s, technically, only one story. Now, in podcast form, here is the motherlode. And it goes so far as to cover Roman mythology as well—which is quite similar, but not quite.
It was, again, through Spotify recommendations that I found this gem of an ear treat. Liv Albert is truly a wonderful storyteller, even in the earlier episodes, which she claims to be insufferable due to the less apt editing. Personally, I would definitely recommend listening from the first episode, though.
Now this, THIS is my dreams come true! You see, Scrubs is my absolute favourite TV series ever and it ended in 2009—yes, I’m not counting season 9. Ever since, I’d had a hard time trying to watch it—apparently, it’s currently streaming on Hulu, which isn’t available in Indonesia. Needless to say, I’ve missed that series like crazy, and the cast as well. Well, thanks to iHeartRadio, who produces this podcast, I can relive the series once again, one episode at a time.
Dynamic duo Zach Braff and Donald Faison come together in this podcast to walk us through their experience shooting this beloved medical comedy-drama for a span of, I guess, 2009. Now, here’s what I love most about this: Zach and Donald play best friends on screen—and they’re also best friends in real life! You cannot make this stuff up. It also shows in the way they interact and seem to have a lot of inside jokes with one another.
Since each episode discusses each episode of Scrubs itself, it might be a good idea to watch the show as you listen to the podcast or right after—it’s so hard to pick a favourite!
Now this, THIS is my dreams come true! You see, Scrubs is my absolute favourite TV series ever and it ended in 2009—yes, I’m not counting season 9. Ever since, I’d had a hard time trying to watch it—apparently, it’s currently streaming on Hulu, which isn’t available in Indonesia. Needless to say, I’ve missed that series like crazy, and the cast as well. Well, thanks to iHeartRadio, who produces this podcast, I can relive the series once again, one episode at a time.
Dynamic duo Zach Braff and Donald Faison come together in this podcast to walk us through their experience shooting this beloved medical comedy-drama for a span of, I guess, 2009. Now, here’s what I love most about this: Zach and Donald play best friends on screen—and they’re also best friends in real life! You cannot make this stuff up. It also shows in the way they interact and seem to have a lot of inside jokes with one another.
Since each episode discusses each episode of Scrubs itself, it might be a good idea to watch the show as you listen to the podcast or right after—it’s so hard to pick a favourite!

