Tune In: Top Podcast Recommendations for Every Taste

In the hustle of student life, finding moments of relaxation and entertainment is crucial. What better way to escape the chaos than by tuning in to some captivating podcasts? We've curated a list of diverse podcasts that cater to different tastes and interests. Whether you're into storytelling, education, or pure escapism, there's something here for everyone!

Politics Podcasts

1. The Bugle: The Bugle stands as the premier worldwide audio hub for international satire. In this weekly podcast, experience a comedic outburst of commentary on the globe's most significant and trivial news stories alike.
2. Ways to Change the World: How can you change the world? Join Krishnan Guru-Murthy and his guest of the week as they explore the big ideas influencing how we think, act and live.
3. FT News Briefing: A rundown of the most important global business stories you need to know for the coming day, from the newsroom of the Financial Times. It is available every weekday morning.

Storytime Podcasts

1. The Memory Place: Since 2008, 'The Memory Palace' podcast, hosted by Nate DiMeo, delivers intriguing and mysterious historical tales with a gentle narrative and a curated soundtrack. Each episode explores quirky and obscure facets of history, making it a classic blend of fascinating content and captivating storytelling.
2. Selected Shorts: 'Selected Shorts' is a popular US radio show featuring live readings of lesser-known works by long-form writers, presented by host Megan Wolitzer at Symphony Stage in NYC. The stories, sometimes commissioned for the show, are performed by heavyweight actors, including occasional famous ones.
3. Story Corps: For a truly human and compelling take on human interest, look no further than 'StoryCorps.' This US podcast shares real-life stories, ranging from forgiving a child's murderer to recalling Martin Luther King's final days. The episodes stand out for their intimate storytelling and typically run between five and 20 minutes.

True Crime and Spooky Podcasts

1. Suspect: In this 2021 podcast, hosts Matthew Shaer and Eric Benson delve into the details of a cold case—the unsolved murder of 24-year-old Arpana Jinaga. Found strangled in her Washington State apartment after a Halloween party in 2008, the hosts carefully navigate through the events of that night, exploring a trial and examining issues like DNA misuse and the complex relationship between race and policing.
2. Crime Junkie: Hosts Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat explore compelling true crime cases each week, spanning different decades.
3. My Favourite Murder: For true crime enthusiasts with a sense of humor, "MFM" is a biweekly haven hosted by comedians Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. In a lighthearted manner, they dissect cases like the Golden State Killer, Black Dahlia, and Zodiac murders that haunt them.