Maybe you’ve hit shuffle on your go-to playlist one too many times, or you’re missing those easy, in-between conversations from walks to class last semester. Either way, don’t worry — the five podcasts below are here to shake up your routine and cure your Spotify indecision blues.
“Ride” with Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone
Fair warning: pressing play on “Ride” during your walk to class may result in laughing out loud on University Ave. — but that’s a small price to pay for a podcast this funny. Hosted by Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone, the show is packed with sharp banter and inside jokes that listeners swear by. With Season 4 debuting March 15, now’s the perfect time to catch up on old episodes and get fully immersed in Benito and Mary Beth’s chaotic, laugh-out-loud universe.
Listen to “Ride” on Spotify.
“Therapuss” with Jake Shane
Chances are, your favorite celebrity has already been featured on “Therapuss” with Jake Shane. Each episode is held like a therapy session, curating the ultimate comforting atmosphere. The show’s signature “Tell Me What’s Wrong” segment invites listeners to submit their own problems, which Jake and his guest unpack with humor, empathy and advice.
Listen to “Therapuss” on Spotify.
“In Your Dreams” with Owen Thiele
Blending humor with comforting late-night energy, Owen Thiele’s “In Your Dreams” feels like the sleepover conversation you have with your besties before falling asleep in a dark room. Owen balances guest interviews with thoughtful and funny solo episodes on “In Your Dreams.” The podcast is especially enjoyable to watch, thanks to a dreamy set that resembles a ’90s rom-com bedroom, giving the show a cozy, nostalgic feel.
Listen to “In Your Dreams” on Spotify.
“anything goes” with emma chamberlain
Missing Emma Chamberlain’s consistent vlogs? You’re not alone. Join Emma on “anything goes” for your weekly dose of advice and nostalgia for Emma’s YouTube. The podcast feels like a stream-of-consciousness chat with a friend. It’s honest, self-aware and comforting.
Listen to anything goes on Spotify.
“Modern Love,” a New York Times podcast
Valentine’s Day might be over, but it’s never out of season to tune in to other people’s complicated love lives (it’s a lot more entertaining when it’s other people’s drama, am I right?). This podcast, adapted from the New York Times “Modern Love” column, features stories and raw conversations about love in all of its forms.
Listen to Modern Love on Spotify.
