One of the biggest changes since moving to Atlanta from Chicago is the amount of time I spend in the car. Not only was I not in the car often in Chicago, but my commute to work was all of 4 minutes (HEAVEN), so I never did much with podcasts until a few months ago. Now, I am completely hooked. I also listen to podcasts while I cook and clean instead of music or television now and it really zens me out. I rarely ever listen to the radio anymore and really only listen to podcasts. Not only is driving so much more enjoyable, you can learn so much from a podcast it’s crazy. (Well…. I don’t learn much from the TV podcasts, but they do make me laugh, but with all of the others I do actually learn things!). 
One thing I’ve learned : sometimes it takes a few episodes to get into a podcast. Like getting to know characters on TV shows, it takes time to get used to the personalities and the order of some podcasts. Also, some episodes are just better than others. If I don’t like a guest or a certain topic, I skip it. Also, sometimes I will search for a certain person that is ON a podcast rather than a podcast itself. Leah Remini was a perfect example of this – I have listened to every Podcast she was on promoting her Scientology A&E Show because I was so fascinated by all of it. I highly recommend listening if you were as into that show as I was!
A few podcasts that I am listening to regularly right now :
Missing Richard Simmons : you have probably heard all about this podcast the last few weeks. It is short 30 minute episodes, and there are only 6 episodes in total, but I really enjoy listening to it. There are a lot of things I didn’t know about Richard that I loved learning about, and honestly it just does make me sad that he has locked himself up in his house. On the other hand, it makes me sad for him that he’s getting all of this attention for it when clearly he just wants to be left alone.
Also, how AMAZING is this photo of my brother-in-law and Richard? It was taken at the airport lounge not long before he went into hiding. He just jumped right into his arms! 
The School of Greatness : I try to balance my completely ridiculous with educational as much as possible. Technically I think this podcast is driven to business/entrepreneurship, but his interviews tend to cover a broad spectrum and there are TONS of them, so you can go through the archives and pick and choose as you please. They literally span every topic possible and all different types of people are interviewed. He has such a genuine personality and just seems like an overall great person. I also just really like his voice? He sounds like Eric Decker, which I never realized I really like his voice until hearing this podast.
Reality Life with Kate Casey : She does recaps of television shows, and also will bring back old shows and old episodes to discuss (i.e. something from first season of Jersey Shore or The Swan). Hers is a more “mellow” reality podcast which at first I thought was strange and I grew to find extremely refreshing.
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald : The main focus of this podcast is reality TV and anything celebrity related (juicy scoop!), but you MUST start with ” Serial Sister”, which begins in episode 35 (pretty sure it’s episode 35. And then it goes on for weeks with little bits each episode!). She tells a lengthy, detailed, keeps you on the edge of your seat story of her family and difficult relationship with her sister. You can also go back for lots of Bravo-lebrity interviews in the archives!
The Lively Show : This is one of the few podcasts I actually DID listen to in Chicago. I think I only ever really listened to this and then Serial when that was the big thing. Her podcast is all about living with intention and designed to uplift and inspire. She covers tons of different topics so you always have different things which is nice!
5 AM Miracle Podcast : I am on a never-ending quest to become someone that can be a half-way-sometimes-maybe morning person. Because let me tell ya, I. Am. Not. Jeff’s podcasts are 30 minutes and all about “dominating your day before breakfast.” He is all about productivity, healthy habits, personal development, and making the most of your time. I always feel motivated after listening to his podcasts.
Bitch Sesh : Another Bravo and TV podcast, this is hosted by Danielle Schneider and Casey Wilson. I always loved Casey Wilson as an actress (she is so hilarious in The Hotwives of Orlando/Las Vegas and Happy Endings) and her and Danielle are funny and adorable together.
Joel Osteen Podcast : This is my favorite Sunday podcast – I listen to it while making breakfast for Kip and myself. I am not trying to sound like Tamra Barney a-la OC Housewives, because this certainly does not constitute going to church, but it gives me a dose of God and Goodness on a Sunday and it’s better than nothin’! And I really feel like no matter what your religious beliefs, he speaks to everyone. I suggest starting with the “Living Joyful” podcast he did recently (March 5th) – it’ll show just how uplifting his words are and how even simple messages can really stick with you. It’s a great way to kick off a new week. He relates to real life situations and isn’t “preachy” whilst preaching if that makes sense.
Watch What Crappens : This is the first reality show podcast I ever listened to. They are really funny and of course I love all things Bravo. They do lots of epsiodes, and some can be quite lengthy, so sometimes I pick and choose based on how much time I have. When the weather is nice and I take long walks, this is a podcast I go to time and time again.
There are a couple other podcasts I have recently discovered, but I didn’t want to share until I had enough time to develop a full opinion!
As I said earlier, sometimes it takes time to get acquainted with a podcaster and their style, so I try to give it a few episodes before deciding. I recently started using some of the “sleep” podcasts when I can’t go to sleep and they really do seem to work! And I just downloaded a few past podcasts from “LadyGang” to give a try this week because I had heard good things about that one.
Please share your favorite podcasts with me in the comments section!
I always love to know other podcasts to give a try!!
I was just about to recommend Ladygang!
Me too!!
Thanks Sami I’ll be downloading ASAP!
I’ve heard such great things, thanks for the recommendations Isobel! Can’t wait to try it!
WWC started my obsession with Podcasts too! Anna Faris is Unqualified is entertaining (even funnier depending on her celeb guest) and NPR’s How I Built This is super interesting.
Thanks Laura! I’ve heard How I Built This is great I definitely need to listen!
I am loving the “Big Boo Cast” — it is 2 southern women BFFs just gabbing about random life stuff. You feel like you’re just eavesdropping on 2 good friends’ having lunch together. Pretty entertaining!
Thanks Kathryn! I haven’t heard of this one so excited to give it a try!
You must listen to The Popcast – totally up your alley. All about pop-culture and current celeb gossip. The hosts, Knox and Jamie are hysterical, I’ve never laughed so hard (out loud) while listening to them.
Thanks Deborah! I definitely will it sounds perfect for me!
I love the Popcast! They are so funny!
Love these recommendations! I recently stumbled upon ‘The Daily’ by the NY Times and was surprised at how much I like it. It’s 20-30 min episodes and they discuss all kinds of topics (but mostly politics). It’s an easy, quick, and interesting way to stay in the know on current political events but then get right back to reality tv recap podcasts haha.
Thanks Kelsey can’t wait to give it a try!
I highly recommend The LadyGang and Bitch Bible with Jackie Schimmel!
Thanks Ali I can’t wait to try these!
I am obsessed with the podcast “My Dad Wrote a Porno.” It is amazing. It’s definitely NOT PG but it is so funny that I laugh so hard I cry… a lot. Basically, this guy’s dad decided to self publish a book after the success of 50 Shades of Gray? It’s awful, and his son reads it out loud to his two friends and they all die laughing and their commentary is amazing. I cannot recommend it enough.
Haha I’ll have to give it a listen thanks Hannah!
I love Pod Save America. It is these young guys who are so funny and biting who worked for Obama and who are the best political commentators and get the best guests on. Definitely try it, may not sound good but it is one of my favorites (other favorites are Bitch Sesh and The Popcast with Knox and Jamie).
Thanks for the recommendations Jenny!!
Another great one to try is Young House Love – they are short 25-30 min episodes and are a cute husband and wife that talk about easy DIY projects and little tricks to make your house cuter, short interviews with HGTV people, and my favorite part, they each talk about a product they are loving lately. Sometimes its a pair of jeans or shoes, sometimes it’s a Target find or a lightbulb, but I always want to buy it afterwards!
Thanks so much Lizzy I can’t wait to try it out!!
Your list is so much of what I listen too! Please give “Here’s the Thing” Hosted by Alec Baldwin a try! It’s conversations between him and a wide variety of people (everyone from Amy Schumer to Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks). His voice is oddly hypnotic and his command of the English language makes each interview a joy to listen to—it basically feels like you’re sitting at the dinner table with Alec Baldwin…..so so good..just go thru the list to find anyone you love.
The Lady Gang–I use to like but they have turned very Hollywood and way into body image etc. hard to stomach after a Jess lively episode or Joel (ha!)
And watch this documentary on Netflix… given your podcast list you will love it. Watch it with your husband..heart wrenching but very uplifting too. And they give you 1 yr update. So well done! It’s called “Be Here Now” the Andy Whitfield story. Love your blog!
Thank you so much for this Kris! I just downloaded 3 episodes of Here’s The Thing. I couldn’t believe Megan Mullally was the most recent I was so excited to see my fav from Will + Grace so I am going to start with that one today! I will definitely add Be Here Now to my Netflix line up immediately. Thanks again!