{"id":71008,"date":"2020-04-03T12:04:07","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T17:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=71008"},"modified":"2020-04-08T17:02:22","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T22:02:22","slug":"10-spellbinding-podcasts-you-already-have-on-your-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/10-spellbinding-podcasts-you-already-have-on-your-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Spellbinding Podcasts That Are Worth Listening To"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you quarantining alone and things are starting to get a little weird? Are you having too many conversations with yourself and sometimes the fridge? How about you spice it up a bit and listen to someone other than yourself \u2014 with a podcast! The best part? The Podcasts app is already downloaded on your iPhone (don&#8217;t believe us? Search for it!), so you can find and listen to any of these right now.<\/p>\n<p>These are just some of the best podcasts to listen to if you&#8217;re looking for a way to pass time.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71010\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71010\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71010\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/37173746_482355075540383_7313248223164891136_o.png\" alt=\"podcasts\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/37173746_482355075540383_7313248223164891136_o.png 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/37173746_482355075540383_7313248223164891136_o-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/37173746_482355075540383_7313248223164891136_o-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/37173746_482355075540383_7313248223164891136_o-370x370.png 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/37173746_482355075540383_7313248223164891136_o-110x110.png 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/37173746_482355075540383_7313248223164891136_o-842x842.png 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/37173746_482355075540383_7313248223164891136_o-406x406.png 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/37173746_482355075540383_7313248223164891136_o-500x500.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71010\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Just Break Up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justbreakuppod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Just Break Up<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>For those who enjoy a lighter take on relationships without the invested interest of a friend or therapist, <em>Just Break Up<\/em> may be the best podcast of all time.\u00a0Created by slam poet, Sierra DeMulder, and her trusty friend, Sam Blackwell, <em>Just Break Up<\/em> is a deceptively deep yet healing podcast that will center you almost immediately (regardless of your relationship status). Listen to <em>Just Break Up<\/em> to connect with others through the language everyone has experienced but might not speak: love.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/howtofail.podbean.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How To Fail<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>For those who are hard on themselves when their best just isn\u2019t enough, you need to listen to Elizabeth Day\u2019s <em>How To Fail<\/em> podcast. Day brings you a compassionate counter and a friendly dynamic while talking all things life. She also engages with guests, who share their lessons learned from royal mistakes. <em>How To Fail<\/em> is like the <em>Chicken Soup<\/em> of podcasts: it&#8217;s good for the soul.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/podcasts\/344098539\/wait-wait-don-t-tell-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wait Wait\u2026 Don\u2019t Tell Me!<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re searching for a podcast to listen to that makes current events fun and memorable, <em>Wait Wait\u2026 Don\u2019t Tell Me!\u00a0<\/em>is a classic option for die-hard listeners and newbies alike.\u00a0Listen on WBEZ, Chicago&#8217;s NPR station, to get a chuckle and feel connected with other people who don\u2019t always get the current events right.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/podcasts\/458929318\/death-sex-money\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Death, Sex, and Money<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Being polite gets you far, but not far enough, in Anna Sale\u2019s interview formatted podcast, <em>Death, Sex, and Money<\/em>. Every week, Sale uncovers the core of her guests\u2019 stories with candor, humor, and grace. This is an excellent podcast to listen to\u00a0for those who need a reminder that people are connected through a common thread: humanity. Consider <em>Death, Sex, and Money<\/em> a timeless podcast about emotions, choices, and humanity.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71011\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71011\" style=\"width: 1278px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-71011 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Dropout-16x9-Art-2000x1125.jpg\" alt=\"podcasts\" width=\"1278\" height=\"719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Dropout-16x9-Art-2000x1125.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Dropout-16x9-Art-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Dropout-16x9-Art-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Dropout-16x9-Art-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Dropout-16x9-Art-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Dropout-16x9-Art-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Dropout-16x9-Art-842x474.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Dropout-16x9-Art-406x228.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Dropout-16x9-Art-270x152.jpg 270w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/The-Dropout-16x9-Art-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1278px) 100vw, 1278px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71011\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: The Dropout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/abcaudio.com\/podcasts\/the-dropout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Dropout<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the best podcasts to listen to about investigative journalism and an underdog, we recommend listening to The Dropout. Despite the already intriguing pull of medical innovations gone wrong, <em>The Dropout<\/em> is worthy of a binge-listen because of its cast of characters and ongoing relevance. Dive into the fated fairytale of Theranos, a Silicon Valley unicorn destined for failure, in <em>The Dropout<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lorepodcast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lore<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s like \u201ctruth or dare\u201d with a twist of \u201cfact or fiction.\u201d Every episode of Lore is beyond absurd and emotionally riveting that it&#8217;s almost too good to be false! Lore is for individuals who enjoy thrillers and folktale about relatable stories without the blood and guts of a movie. Enjoy during the evening hours (if you dare!).<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/headgum.com\/punch-up-the-jam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Punch Up the Jam<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Miel Bredouw (with the help of a special guest) improves your favorite songs every week on Punch Up the Jam. Sounds hard to believe, right? Miel has an uncanny ability to find humor and joy in lyrics and melodies. You\u2019ll find yourself chuckling, singing, and busting some dance moves while you&#8217;re listening to this podcast. From Britney Spears to Bruce Springsteen, Punch Up The Jam turns wild ideas into greater lyrics that you just want to pump \u2014 er, punch \u2014 up!<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swishflickcast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swish and Flick<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Still waiting on your letter from Hogwarts? Wishing you had a butterbeer right about now? <em>Swish and Flick<\/em> is the answer to your incantations and spells. Deep dive into all things Harry Potter with<em> Swish and Flick<\/em>\u2019s cast of Potterheads. This podcast is definitely for those who have read the Harry Potter books and are looking to advance their understanding of the wizarding world!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_71012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-71012\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-71012\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_looking_to_right_resized_logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_looking_to_right_resized_logo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_looking_to_right_resized_logo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_looking_to_right_resized_logo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_looking_to_right_resized_logo-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_looking_to_right_resized_logo-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_looking_to_right_resized_logo-842x842.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_looking_to_right_resized_logo-406x406.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/woman_looking_to_right_resized_logo-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-71012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Podbean<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/radiopublic.com\/harlem-queen-85wlbo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harlem Queen<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Wanting to escape 2020 and dive back in time into the Roaring &#8217;20s? How about a historical fiction? Now in its second season, <em>Harlem Queen\u00a0<\/em>is perhaps one of the best podcasts of all time that\u00a0explores the Harlem Renaissance with a woman at the helm: Madame St. Clair. Femme fatale, \u201cnumbers queen,\u201d and gangster, Madame St. Clair gives you drama, romance, and calculated moves. <em>Harlem Queen<\/em> is sure to keep you entertained and intrigued.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebrightsessions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Bright Sessions<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you feel like you\u2019ve been misunderstood but you don\u2019t want to expose your own fuzzy feelings, this science fiction podcast is for you. <em>The Bright Sessions<\/em> brings you into the world of \u201catypicals\u201d through their therapy discussions with Dr. Bright (a therapist). Atypicals are patients who just happen to have supernatural powers. As you continue to listen to this podcast,\u00a0you enter the world of the atypicals \u2014 and realize they are not so different from you. Ground yourself in emotion and find your island of friends with the atypicals.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After all this quarantining, you\u2019ll need something else to talk about other than your breakfast. Give these pods a listen!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you quarantining alone and things are starting to get a little weird? Are you having too many conversations with yourself and sometimes the fridge? 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