Perfect Podcasts for Summer Escapes

Is anyone else out there addicted to podcasts? I’ve mentioned this before, but ever since I taught Serial last winter, I’ve jumped straight down the rabbit hole and have done a lot of binge-listening. I love how podcasts – unlike TV shows – allow you to multi-task since you don’t have to keep your eyes on a screen. I started out just listening to them at home to have a little interesting background noise while I grade or do chores, but lately they’ve also become great travel companions. Whether I’m on the long flight between Turkey and the U.S. or cruising the highway, I’m bound to be listening to something. Since they’ve been such a game-changer for me, I thought it might be worth it to share a suggested list of podcast/rip pairings based on my summer listening…kind of like a list of wine/dinner pairings, except without the wine. Or dinner. Anyway…

For a trip near the water…

Passage

The Bridge

For the Deep South…

S-Town (my personal favorite of the summer!)

For a classic American road trip…

Alice Isn’t Dead

Behemoth

For a ghost town voyage…

The Tunnels

Return Home

For those who meditate…