👂 The podcast world still has plenty of surprises up its sleeve. Here’s what to squeeze into your listening rotation during your next commute, workout, or dish-washing session.

#1- DARKNET DIARIES: These horror stories are all real. Jack Rhysider’s meticulously researched deep dives into cybercrime and digital security are enough to keep any adult up worrying. Rhysider finds the unlikeliest sources in the unlikeliest places and tells their stories — whether humorous, curious, or deeply disturbing.

#2– THE INDICATOR: These bite-sized episodes have a knack for breaking down the complexities of the economics and business world. Hosts Darian Woods and Wailin Wong occasionally bring on specialists to give you a walk-through of economic issues in the space of a coffee break.

#3- HOW I BUILT THIS: Guy Raz’s interviews with entrepreneurs reveal the human stories behind major businesses, answering your questions about how and why the biggest brands in the world made it. Each episode features a different founder telling their story, uncovering the secrets behind a business’ accomplishments and delving into the highs and lows faced by innovators along the way.

#4- HELLO FROM THE MAGIC TAVERN: This podcast’s host, Arnie Niekamp, is broadcasting to you after falling through a dimensional portal into an alternate universe — luckily, he still has a WiFi signal. This humorous, highly engaging, and thoroughly absurd gimmick podcast hosts wizards, monsters, and adventurers from the land of Foon.

#5- LIFE KIT: Marielle Segarra interviews experts to help you get your life together. From organizing your space to stopping overanalyzing texts, this podcast wants to help you Life just a little better. No frills or life hacks, just tried and true, practical advice to get you back on track.

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