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Podcasts I Recommend (And Actually Keep Up With)

Podcasts have replaced a lot of my background music over the last few years.

They’re great for commutes, walks, doing chores, playing video games, doing crafts, or any time you want something a little more engaging than a playlist. These are the ones I keep coming back to.

Some are comedy. Some are storytelling. Some are history. All of them are worth checking out.


Dungeons & Daddies
Dungeons & Daddies Comedy / Actual Play

It’s not what you think!

Dungeons & Daddies is technically a D&D podcast, but calling it that undersells it. The premise is simple: four suburban dads get transported into the Forgotten Realms while trying to rescue their sons.

It’s chaotic, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt. Even if you’re not usually into tabletop podcasts, this one is easy to get hooked on because the cast chemistry is so strong.

Hello From the Magic Tavern
Hello From the Magic Tavern Improvised Fantasy Comedy

A man falls through a dimensional portal behind a Burger King and ends up in the magical land of Foon, where he starts a podcast from a tavern.

It’s weird in the best way: absurd worldbuilding, recurring bits, and a huge lineup of improv guests. Great if you want something funny and unserious.

The History of Ancient Greece

Ryan Stitt’s The History of Ancient Greece is a deep, clear, and approachable look at the ancient Greek world.

It’s detailed without feeling dry, and it does a great job of making long arcs, city-states, and major historical shifts feel understandable instead of overwhelming.

Midnight Burger
Midnight Burger Sci-Fi Audio Drama

A fully scripted audio drama about a diner that travels through time, space, and reality.

It manages to be funny, thoughtful, strange, and emotional all at once. If you like fiction podcasts with strong characters and a big central concept, this one is excellent.

Wooden Overcoats
Wooden Overcoats British Comedy Fiction

A comedy about rival funeral homes on a tiny island should not work as well as it does, but Wooden Overcoats is genuinely great.

It’s witty, character-driven, and very polished. If you like British humor and scripted audio, this is an easy recommendation.

Alice Isn't Dead
Alice Isn't Dead Horror / Narrative

A truck driver crosses America searching for her missing wife and encounters terrifying places, unsettling people, and things that don’t fully make sense.

It’s atmospheric, unsettling, and beautifully written. This is one of the strongest fiction podcasts I’ve listened to when it comes to tone and mood.

NADDPOD (Not Another D&D Podcast)

Not Another D&D Podcast balances ridiculous humor with genuinely strong story arcs and worldbuilding.

It’s funny and it gets surprisingly emotional in places. Great if you want another actual play podcast with a big personality.

Old Gods of Appalachia

A horror anthology set in an alternate Appalachia where ancient powers live in the dark corners of the mountains.

The narration and atmosphere are outstanding. It feels part folklore, part cosmic horror, and completely immersive.


Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for something new to listen to, you can’t go wrong with any of these.

And if you’ve got a podcast you think I should add to my list, send it my way - I’m always looking for the next great one.