Best podcasts to listen to now

If you are looking for something else to do rather than watch films and television while we all have to stay at home, we've got you covered. Here are the best podcasts to listen to now.

Like us you’ve probably overdone it with movies and series and are now looking for something else to stay entertained. If this is the case then you need to check out our list of the best podcasts to listen to now!

That Peter Crouch Podcast

Get your sports fix with former England striker Peter Crouch as he talks all things football, giving listeners a unique and humorous insight into what its like to be a pro. With a career spanning 21 years and more clubs than a golfer you can be sure that Mr. Crouch has a lot to discuss.

The Guilty Feminist

This award winning podcast is usually recorded in front of a live audience but comedian and host Deborah Frances-White has insured that the show must go on as she speaks with a special guest on each episode to discuss a wide variety of topics related to feminism in the 21st century.

The 2 Johnnies

Join Ireland’s favourite comedy duo, The 2 Johnnies as they bring hilarity to current affairs and share some great life stories over a hot cup of tea. The podcast’s roaring success has spawned a world tour for the Tipperary twosome.

The Gleneagle INEC Arena Podcast

Get to know some of Ireland’s biggest stars as radio presenter and musician Cathal Flaherty speaks in depth with a whole host of the nations favourite acts, asking questions that other hosts dare not ask. Previous episodes include sit-downs with the likes of Gavin James, Nathan Carter and Picture This.

Stuff You Should Know Podcast

Open your mind and broaden your horizons with hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant as they discuss everything humanly imaginable. You’re guaranteed to learn something new with every episode of this award winning podcast.

Talking Sopranos

Take a behind the scenes look into one of the greatest television series of all time as Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisant) and Steve Schirripa (Bobby Baccalieri) peel back the blinds and give you an episode by episode breakdown of The Sopranos with some special guests and some exclusive stories.

The Blindboy Podcast

Blind Boy of The Rubberbandits goes solo on this occasion and continues to bring the comedy all the while discussing a variation of topics and sharing some true and some… not so true stories.

Dissect

Named the best podcast of 2018 by the New York Times, Dissect does exactly what it says on the tin and Dissects classic Hip-Hop albums inch by inch giving the listener a whole new outlook on an album they may have listened to several times. Previous seasons include albums by Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Kanye West, Lauryn Hill and Tyler The Creator.

Owning It: The Anxiety Podcast

Irish author Caroline Foran transcends the success of her best selling book Owning It by bringing you a chart topping podcast that helps you keep on top of your anxiety. Caroline shares her story and gives her top tips on how to best deal with a number of life’s situations.

Criminal

Criminal is one of the most acclaimed podcasts in the world, and has been featured in “Best of” lists in Time, Rolling Stone, Cosmopolitan and Wired. Each episode tells a different story of crime that will have you asking questions and will leave you coming back for more.

My Dad Wrote A Porno

Hosted by Jamie Morton, James Cooper and Alice Levine, this smash hit comedy podcast has spawned a HBO special and a two world tours. Expect side splitting laughs as each episode comprises of a different chapter of an erotic book penned by Jamie’s father.

Rupaul Whats The Tee

The worlds most known drag icon Rupaul teams up with his trusted sidekick Michelle Visage and a bunch of celebrity guests as they have some fun and chat about all sorts of topics.

99% Invisible

Get your brain working with award winning producer Roman Mars who’s goal is to expose the unseen and overlooked aspects of design. The aptly named 99% invisible is about all the thought that goes into the things we don’t think about.