Inspiring Podcasts For Your Summer Listening Playlist
By: Andreea Coscai, Podcast Marketer at Tink Media
Summer is the perfect time to refresh your podcast playlist with some inspiring and thought-provoking content. Whether you're lounging by the pool, taking a road trip, or simply enjoying the longer days, there's a podcast out there to keep you entertained and learning. I've curated a list of must-listen podcasts that will make your summer listening engaging and fun. From powerful stories of women in business and untold queer histories to the latest TED Talks and conversations about wellness and tech, there's something here for everyone.
AI and digital expert Suchi Srinivasan and fintech practice leader Kamila Rakhimova from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) talk to the women at the vanguard of business, digital, and technology. They’re digging into how these powerhouse leaders got where they are—everything from the joy of projects gone right to the realities of family responsibilities. And crucially, asking: what was that moment you knew you weren't merely getting there...you had arrived? That's when you know you're in your element.
As a gay kid growing up Catholic, in conservative Texas, Jordan Gonsalves knew nothing about queer history. Now, as a journalist, he’s searching for the stories he craved
when he was coming of age. Through intimate interviews with LGBTQ+ elders, Jordan uncovers the untold stories of queer history. And in the process, he discovers the role models he always needed and the wisdom they’ve been waiting to pass down.
Half advice show, half cultural critique, and one wild ride through the world of wellness. Join podcast besties Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg as they dissect the inner workings of the betterment industry - and offer up some advice along the way. Their goal? To help get you a little closer to fine. Kristen and Jolenta's first show By the Book is on this feed. To hear back episodes of By the Book, just scroll down! New series releases June 13!
Every weekday, TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable — from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between — given by the world's leading thinkers and creators. With TED Talks Daily, find some space in your day to change your perspectives, ignite your curiosity, and learn something new.
ARTS EDUCATORS SAVE THE WORLD is a podcast that brings successful artists together in conversation with their mentors. Season One guests include Lin-Manuel Miranda, Robert Lopez, Josh Radnor, Annaleigh Ashford, and more. Subscribe today to be inspired by how these educators and mentors changed the lives of the artists...that change our worlds.
Moral Repair: A Black Exploration of Tech
Two-time AMBIE-nominated podcast Moral Repair: A Black Exploration of Tech is a series about the innovations that make our world, disrupt our societies, and how we can repair the damage. Hosts Annanda Barclay and Keisha McKenzie talk with tech experts, philosophers and spiritual leaders. They explore technological innovation and moral concerns while showcasing empowering, practical wisdom from the African continent and diaspora to nurture wellbeing for all. New episodes drop every 1st and 3rd Wednesday—wherever you listen to podcasts.
Movement is a podcast, radio series and live show that tells stories of global migration through music. Hosted by Ethiopian-American singer Meklit Hadero, the show is a meditation on the large-scale forces at play in individual lives. Issues of citizenship, identity, belonging, and borders are explored through the experiences of artists themselves: two brothers sharing one guitar, a daughter trying on her father’s shoes, the lineage of a drum, and the sounds of a grandmother’s backyard.
A podcast about and for the internet, hosted by Mike Rugnetta. I recommend their fantastic collaboration episodes with ICYMI! In the first installment, Mike guests on ICYMI, where they break down one of 2024’s biggest internet stories and ask: what's the recipe for a rare monocultural event? It's been more than a month since Kate Middleton announced she'd started preventative chemotherapy treatments following a cancer diagnosis. Which means it's also been just over a month since conspiracy theories about the princess ran rampant across the internet.
This is an invitation into the depths of mothers’ hearts, minds and stories. Join best friends Julia Metzger-Traber and Tasha Haverty as they crack open definitions of motherhood and listen for the unspeakable through playful, intimate conversations with mothers from all walks of life. Mother is a Question is a portal into the kaleidoscopically different and yet universal experiences of what it means to mother. Not another chat show sharing practical advice from the daily frontlines of mothering, but a space to live in the questions, and enlist the existential and poetic wisdom of those who mother.
A podcast exploring the nuances of identity, culture, and how they affect everything from our career choices to our views on anti-racism, disability justice, LGBTQIA+ rights, climate justice, and more. Learning to be better allies. Humanizing the monolith one story at a time. Assessing our roles in supporting other marginalized communities. Highlighting careers that defy the stereotypes assigned to the model minority myth.
There you have it, an extensive lineup of podcasts to keep your summer filled with stories, insightful conversations, and inspiration. These podcasts offer a little something for every kind of podcast lover. Happy listening, and enjoy your summer adventures with these amazing shows!