Podcasts for Commuting

[Deset Gled]

It's been a little while since we did a "name podcasts you like" thread. Here's a slightly specific one:

What podcasts do you think are good for a regular commute?

I love OTR stuff (it's my default), but I need a change; you can't listen in black-and-white all the time. And I really like horror stories, like The No Sleep Podcast, Old Gods of Appalachia, or similar, but a commute is a terrible time for it. The mood doesn't work. Starting and stopping the cast at random times really kills the vibe, etc. And I enjoy really good orators and storytellers like Levar Burton Reads. But the mixing can be terrible for traveling; soft nuances are lost to traffic. And subtle details and emotional drama can get lost when you need to divide attention.

So, what do you like to listen to in situations like a commute? When there's guaranteed background noise, inconsistent timing, and divided attention, but also lots of time available?

 

[MGibster]

You're Dead to Me is a BBC produced podcast covering various historical subjects including individuals, inventions, decades, and subjects. A typically show runs 45-60 minutes and most of the episodes are really interesting. It's not directly game related, but you can often find plenty of fodder for adventure ideas or PCs/NPCs.

 

[liteberer]

I'm actually looking for mythology/historical podcasts from a storytelling point of view. If I can piggyback on this post, any recommendations?

 

[Aeson]

Midnight Burger is a must listen for me. Others I listen to on a regular The Scathing Atheist and it's sister shows, Decoding Fox News, Knowledge Fight. Knowledge Fight just ended its 9 year run, so it has a lot of back episodes to listen to.

Decoding Fox News does basically the same thing Knowledge Fight does for Infowars, but it's Fox News. The host breaks down the nonsense of Fox News.

Midnight Burger is a comedy about a time traveling dimension spanning diner. It's Doctor Who but actually funny and with swearing.

The Scathing Atheist and its sister shows are not Grandma friendly. They have toned down the jokes a lot though.

 

[John Quixote]

Hello from the Magic Tavern and its surrounding spinoffs are pretty fun. (Also pretty blue, but significantly less so after the first 20–30 episodes).