Four Favorite Podcasts

Nathan Broadbent

30 Jan 2026 — 3 min read

I listen to a lot of podcasts while driving or doing chores. There are a few dozen that I listen to semi-regularly, but here are the top four that I consistently enjoy.

Hey Riddle Riddle

"Riddles! Puzzles! WhoDunnits! Adal Rifai, Erin Keif and John Patrick Coan, three of Chicago's most overrated improvisers, are on the case to solve every riddle, puzzle, brain-teaser, and head-scratcher known to humanity."

ManDogPod

"An improv comedy podcast from Dan Lippert and Ryan Rosenberg, with some of the funniest comedians in Los Angeles!"

Threedom

"Scott Aukerman, Lauren Lapkus, and Paul F Tompkins abandon their regular formats to focus on the basics of being funny with each other."

No Such Thing As A Fish

"Award-winning podcast from the QI offices in which the writers of the hit BBC show discuss the best things they've found out this week."

P.S. I really like the PocketCasts app.

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