7 how-to podcasts that answer your burning questions

A lot of us are trying to become better people every day. In life, so many questions arrive that are human – all too human. Whether you’re problem-solving, making improvements great or small, or hearing insights about ourselves and the greater world, there are quite a few podcasts available with advice to answer your burning questions.

We’ve rounded up several how-to podcasts if you feel like listening to new perspectives and want to possibly acquire new skills. These shows cover questions you’ve probably thought to ask but never have. We’ve also included shows that help your side hustle reach greater heights, share techniques on how to learn more actively, and how to spend smarter.

How to…with Luke and Ben

Audacy’s original “How to…with Luke and Ben” was started by the duo who share a desire to improve. Since March, Luke and Ben have been recapping skills they’ve learned and would like to share with others. Luke is a radio host and former standup comedian. Ben is a small business owner. They’re both fathers. On the show’s first episode, they explore how to use TikTok. Other episodes speak about winging it when starting new hobbies and the DIY process for home improvement projects.

How To!

“How To!” is a Slate podcast answering your burning questions. Science writer David Epstein (Range and The Sports Gene) hosts the podcast to tackle topics like what happens after you reach your lifelong goal of winning at the Olympics. How do you battle extraordinarily high medical bills? Can you trick your brain to run longer during athletic training? A recent episode answered how to be smarter when spending, especially when making big purchases. In addition, listeners can join the conversation by submitting questions to be solved by experts on the show.

How to Citizen with Baratunde

iHeartPodcast Network presents “How to Citizen with Baratunde.” Activist, comedian, and writer Baratunde Thurston hosts the weekly series to reassess what it means “to citizen.” He explores how being a citizen enables us to join together and participate more fully in the world. The second season speaks about money and how to better invest in the economy. Guests like Heather McGhee, Sam Polk, Noni Session, and Astra Taylor join Baratunde to present possible solutions for major issues.

Life Kit

NPR’s “Life Kit” shares useful advice. Recent episodes discussed tips to beat the heat this summer, tricks for hosting better parties, and how to decrease the use of plastic. In addition, guests like Kimberly B. Cummings appear on the show to speak about leadership and managing work. In the beginning of July, there were a series of finance-based episodes that answered how to save more, improve your credit score, and advice for retirement savings.

How to Be a Better Human

TED Audio Collective’s “How to Be a Better Human” is a show inspired by its namesake’s TED blog. Comedian Chris Duffy hosts guests to delve into our inner workings and the outer world, too. Many past TED Talk speakers are also featured on the episodes. Raj Jayadev discussed how to create a more just future with your community. Raquel Peel spoke about how to stop self-sabotoging behaviors and patterns in romantic relationships. The term “ally” is explained by Nita Mosby Tyler.

The Side Hustle Show

The Side Hustle Show is by Nick Loper of Side Hustle Nation. Nick started this show “because your 9 to 5 may make you a living, but your 5-9 makes you alive.” Weekly episodes explore entrepreneurship and cater to listeners with business ideas or those wanting to expand their side hustles. The show covers how to start your business, from its initial idea, through marketing your product. For instance, past episode subjects include growing an online business, SEO tips, self-publishing, finding your niche, development, consulting, and freelancing. Nick has hosted guests like Brian Clark, Chris Ducker, John Lee Dumas, and Pat Flynn.

The Mindvalley Podcast with Vishen Lakhiani

Mindvalley’s podcast shares wisdom, educational tools, and insights with listeners. Each episode runs through techniques to improve your quality of life. For example, a recent episode investigated how to achieve higher places of consciousness. Vishen shares tools on productivity. Episodes discuss how to focus more efficiently, how to read faster while absorbing more information, and tips on how to be more engaging in the virtual communication landscape.