5 Spotify Podcasts to Tune Into This Year

Learn, laugh and get inspired as you go

It’s amazing to think it’s already been a year of life in quarantine. While staying safe at home, we now know that streaming has become a kind of saving grace. Netflix films and series carry us through; new song and album releases at least keep us excited. Then, there’s the newfound appreciation for podcasts that do more than just entertain. In recent months, we’ve zeroed in on the channels and programs that have inspired and informed—and we’re here to share them with you. 

Ahead, our picks for Spotify podcasts to tune into this year.

Skimm This

For when you’d prefer quick, snappy recaps of the week’s most important headlines

“Skimm This is a weekly news program that breaks down important stories from the past week and adds context and clarity to answer the questions on your mind. Catch new episodes every Thursday evening.”

Wonder After Dark

For when you’re in the mood for real talk and honest, candid conversations

“Real stories, real questions, real conversations and, more importantly, real feelings on topics rarely discussed in the open. We talk to friends and consult the experts in the search for some answers. It’s not going to be easy, you might not always like what you’ll hear and things could get messy, but hey, we’re willing to go there. Wonder After Dark is the first podcast series on sex and relationships by Wonder and Globe Studios.”

Historical Figures

For when you want to learn about icons of the past

“Big Lives. Little-known Facts. Great, unknown stories hide inside history—every other Wednesday, we dig up what you don't know about the icons you do know. Hosts Carter and Vanessa bring history to life, telling unexpected anecdotes, describing the real personalities behind big names and examining each individual’s lasting impact on the world. A reboot of Remarkable Lives. Tragic Deaths. (iTunes “Best Debuts of 2016”) Historical Figures is part of the Parcast Network and is a Cutler Media Production.”

The New Way We Work

For when you want to learn how to navigate the workplace

“Fast Company deputy editor Kate Davis takes listeners on a journey through the changing landscape of our work lives and explains what we need to build the future we want.”

Song Exploder

For when you want to learn the backstories of your favorite hits.

“Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway.”

There’s more where that came from. Discover and enjoy thousands upon thousands of entertaining podcasts on Spotify. Get it right here and now with Globe—no credit card necessary. You can seamlessly make the switch to Spotify Premium, too, with Globe Postpaid. Tap here and fill out the form to get started. Provide your full name, mobile number, email address, and birthday, as well as your current Globe Postpaid plan, and you’re good to go.