Have a trip coming up? 12 podcasts to stream while in transit

We’re rounding up the best podcasts to listen to if you’re traveling and want some entertainment for the ride. Feel free to buckle up and speed through some episodes! We’ve included a variety of genres ranging from comedy to technology. For these 12 podcasts, some are non-fiction, others are scripted dramas.

These podcasts will keep you company in transit. Many of these shows have a device-downloadable option. So you can stream even when you don’t have connection to the Internet.

The Trials of Frank Carson

From The LA Times, “The Trials of Frank Carson” follows the longest criminal trial in California’s history. Frank Carson was Stanislaus County’s most controversial defense attorney, racking up legal wins for decades. He would accuse police and prosecution of corruption, until he himself was placed on trial for murder. The host of “Dr. Death” and “Detective Trapp” Christopher Goffard presents “The Trials of Frank Carson.”

LadyGang

Keltie Knight, Jac Vanek, and Becca Tobin are real friends talking no holds barred about anything and everything. Their celebrity-fueled podcast “LadyGang” is honest and hilarious as the three girls chat with guests like Whitney Cummings, Darren Criss, and past-Bachelorette Tayshia Adams about life, love, and typically sex. If you’re looking for something short and sweet, each Thursday they release a 30 minute “Quickie” episode. Otherwise, on Tuesdays you can expect regular length episodes.

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

Witness Docs and Stitcher present “The Atlas Obscura Podcast.” Following the concept of The Atlas Obscura website, the show launches episodes to inspire curiosity. Many episodes feature strange and amazing places around the globe. Most episodes are under 20 minutes long. Recent episodes visited The Museum of Broken Relationships, The Danse Macabre, and long-running science experiments. The podcast highlights special guests to tell their stories.  

No Place Like Home

A Cadence13 Studios production, “No Place Like Home” follows a 2005 heist set against the backdrop of the most iconic Hollywood film. In 2005, Dorothy’s ruby slippers were stolen from The Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota. The tale leads us through a small town’s mistrust of the FBI, the troubled relationship between Judy Garland and her hometown, and the black market for stolen art. The shoes were recovered 13 years later, and we still don’t know who took them or where they were hiding them.

Serial

Developed by Sarah Koenig and Julie Snyder in 2013, the highly-popular true crime podcast “Serial” tells intriguing stories each season. It captivates the listener with pivotal storylines and compelling real-life characters, often resulting in unexpected revelations.

Something Was Wrong

“Something Was Wrong” is a true crime docuseries about toxic relationships. It explores the stories of people who have survived run-ins with liars, sociopaths, and master manipulators. Relationships gone sour, red flags everywhere. Each season covers a new story. Bingeable, important, and very real, listen to “Something Was Wrong” for a true crime kick.

TED Radio Hour

NPR’s “TED Radio Hour” examines questions to help listeners learn more about the world. Each episode takes listeners through a topic. Many episodes are science and technology-based. The last few episodes are dedicated to oceans. Host Manoush Zomorodi brings guests on the show such as authors, thinkers, experts, professors, scientists, doctors, and actors. Many episodes are under 60 minutes. 

True Love

For all of the fictional audio drama fans out there, Wondery’s “True Love” is telling captivating love stories full of scandals, drama and heartache. Exploring the obstacles on the path of happily ever after, or happily for the moment, “True Love” is a page-turner without the actual pages. Listen now to “The General and the Journalist” series.

The Moth

PRX’s “The Moth” features true stories on a weekly basis. Rotating stories from viewer submissions and episodes from their live events, celebrities often appear on the episodes. The show hosts virtual and in-person live events. People who attend can throw their names in a hat for the chance to tell their story live at a StorySLAM. 

WTF with Marc Maron

Comedian Marc Maron hosts weekly conversations with guests on his podcast. He recently spoke with Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, and Ellen Burstyn. On earlier episodes of the show, Mark spoke with President Obama, Brad Pitt, and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Old Time Radio

VOKROX presents classic dramas from CBS Radio’s archive on “Old Time Radio.” Podcast episodes include original broadcasts from “Inner Sanctum Mysteries,” “Private Detective,” and “Gunsmoke.”

Ear Hustle

“Ear Hustle” is brought to you by Radiotopia from PRX. Episodes share stories about days in prison, post-prison life, and outside stories from the San Quentin State Prison in California. The show is hosted by producer Earlonne Woods, artist Nigel Poor, and Rahsaan “New York” Thomas. Earlonne is a former inmate. Rahsaan has been in prison since 2000. “Ear Hustle” was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2020.