My Top 10 Favorite Podcasts of 2020
If there was one guilty pleasure I’ve had the opportunity to indulge in (not mentioning the grotesque pounds of bread) during this quarantine it would have to be the absolute massive amounts of podcasts I’ve been listening to. I’ve been a fan for quite a few years, but this time has really allowed to deep dive into other categories and interest and find new ways to pass time. Everything from hearing stories to go to sleep, celebrity interviews, history, biology, hobbies and more. Here are my top 10 podcasts of 2020.
Note: All podcast descriptions are provided by the podcasts themselves.
10. Two Girls One Ghost
Type: Stories / Comedy
Description:
Best friends bonded by their paranormal experiences Corinne Vien and Sabrina Deana-Roga recount their contact with the other side, tell each other ghost stories and invite guests to join in on the fun.
9. TigerBelly
Type: Comedy / Interview
Description:
A no-holds-barred arena for half truths, social no-nos, and animal behavior-featuring comedian Bobby Lee and his best friend Khalyla.
8. Levar Burton Reads
Type: Storytelling / Leisure
Description:
The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots, Reading Rainbow, Star Trek) invites you to take a break from your daily life, and dive into a great story. LeVar’s narration blends with gorgeous soundscapes to bring stories by Neil Gaiman, Haruki Murakami, Octavia Butler, Ray Bradbury and more to life. So, if you’re ready, let’s take a deep breath…
7. The Candid Frame
Type: Photography / Interviews
Description:
The Candid Frame features in-depth conversations with some of the world’s best established and emerging photographers.
6. CreatureGeek
Type: SFX Makeup / Interviews
Description:
This is the SFX Makeup podcast from a fan and pro perspective! Len Peralta is the fan, an artist with a keen interest in makeup and special effects. Frank Ippolito is the pro, a working professional in the FX industry with movies and TV under his belt. Together they cover a variety of topics, interview guests and geek out in general about makeup.
5. Monsters Among Us
Type: Cryptozoology / Stories
Description:
Each week we hear stories from witnesses of Bigfoot, Ghosts, UFO’s, Creatures and all genres of the paranormal.
4. 2 Bears 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer
Type: Comedy / Stories
Description:
Twice a month, comedian best friends Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer get together in the bear cave at YMH Studios to do what bears do: make each other laugh.
3. Bad Friends
Type: Comedy / Stories
Description:
Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee present BAD FRIENDS. New episodes every Monday!
2. Ologies
Type: Science / Comedy
Description:
Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists’ obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.
1. Draftsmen
Type: Art / Comedy
Description:
Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff are art instructors. If you love the arts, particularly the craft of drawing and painting and image-making… and you want to level up your skills or even make a living with your skills, we are here to answer your questions. We’re here to offer you advice, refer you to our resources, share your love of the craft and maybe inspire you!
Honorable Mentions
The Solecast
Type: Social Issues / Education
Description:
A platform for revolutionary theory, food autonomy, anarchism, permaculture, radical musicians and more. Interviews with authors, organizers, artists, growers and freedom fighters. Hosted by Sole.
Call Chelsea Peretti
Type: Comedy
Description:
Beloved comedian Chelsea Peretti takes calls on weekly themed episodes, interacts with callers, and contemplates suicide/homicide. Jk.
The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds
Type: History / Education
Description:
Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds picks a subject from history and examine it.
