35 Best Podcasts For Driving to Work

1. Up First from NPR

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NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on 'The Sunday Story,' available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org...MORE Ranking #2 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Steve Inskeep, Leila Fadel, Michel Martin, A Martinez, Ayesha Rascoe, Scott Simon, Rachel Martin
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 54.5KFacebook 7.8MTwitter 45.5KInstagram 8.3M Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Bunker News without the nonsense

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News without the nonsense, every weekday morning. In episodes that fit your commute*, The Bunker cuts through the noise to make sense of what's really going on in news, current affairs, politics, economics and culture. We bring you smart explainers, interviews, fresh perspectives and under-reported stories to as a refreshing alternative to repetitive Punch and Judy news coverage. It's the only way to start the day...MORE Ranking #54 in Apple Charts (GB)
Hosts Gavin Esler, Ros Taylor, Hannah Fearn, Andrew Harrison, Jacob Jarvis, Emma Kennedy, Rafael Behr, Seth Thu00e9voz
Producer/Network Podmasters
Email ****@bunkercast.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 1.1K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Magic: The Gathering Drive to Work Podcast

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Join Magic: The Gathering Head Designer Mark Rosewater as he shares stories, insights, and more while driving to work. Listen and learn more about how Magic is made!
Ranking #67 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Mark Rosewater
Producer/Network Mark Rosewater
Email ****@wizards.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1KFacebook 1.8MTwitter 402.3KInstagram 705.1K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2012 Get Email Contact

4. The Daily Beans

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The Daily Beans is a women-owned and operated progressive news podcast for your morning commute brought to you by the Webby award-winning host of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and comedian/fund-raiser/activist Dana Goldberg. Get your social justice and political news with just the right amount of snark.MORE Ranking #68 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Allison Gill, Dana Goldberg
Producer/Network MSW Media
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5.2KFacebook 7.3KTwitter 67KInstagram 24.5K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman

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Hanselminutes is Fresh Air for Developers. A weekly commute-time podcast that promotes fresh technology and fresh voices. Talk and Tech for Developers, Life-long Learners, and Technologists.
Host Scott Hanselman
Producer/Network Scott Hanselman
Email ****@hanselman.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 607Twitter 4.9KInstagram 32.7K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2006 Get Email Contact

6. Iowa Type Theory Commute

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Aaron Stump talks about type theory, computational logic, and related topics in Computer Science on his short commute.
Host Aaron Stump
Producer/Network Aaron Stump
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 23 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

7. Morning Commute

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Your mornings will never be the same! Start your day the right way by tuning into the 2022 Best College Morning Show in the Country, Morning Commute. Listen live every Monday and Thursday from 8-10AM on William Paterson University's student run radio station, 88.7 Brave New Radio - available on gobrave.org or the iHeartRadio app.MORE Producer/Network Morning Commute
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Commute | The Podcast

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The average person spends 20-25 minutes per day commuting to and from work - why not learn while getting there? Join Dave & Jay every Monday to learn about a few fascinating things that'll make you the most interesting person in the room.MORE Hosts Dave Traube, Jay Sisson
Producer/Network Commute - The Podcast
Email ****@marshall.edu
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 121Facebook 293Twitter 933Instagram 190 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. Executive Commute With Jayson Krause

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Executive Commute with Jayson Krause is your one-stop podcast to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to leadership in today's volatile and complex business environment. Each episode delivers expert insights, along with practical advice, on navigating the changes and challenges you face as a leader. Learn about the science of high performance, how to design a culture of innovation, feedback techniques that will have an immediate impact, using gamification for better results—the list goes on and on...MORE Host Jayson Krause
Producer/Network Level 52 | Jayson Krause
Email ****@drivenbypassion.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 24Facebook 77Instagram 275 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2019 Get Email Contact

10. DK's Daily Shot of Penguins

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Award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers a 'Daily Shot' show each weekday morning, covering the Penguins and NHL! It's available bright and early, and timed to match your commute, never longer than 20 minutes!MORE Host Dejan Kovacevic
Producer/Network Dejan Kovacevic, Bleav
Email ****@bleav.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. DK's Daily Shot of Pirates

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Award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers a 'Daily Shot' show each weekday morning, covering the Pirates! It's available bright and early, and timed to match your commute, never longer than 20 minutes!MORE Producer/Network Dejan Kovacevic, Bleav
Email ****@bleav.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. The Jim Richards Show

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Jim Richards provides everything you need to know on your way home, making the brutal GTA commute seem shorter. Jim brings a unique perspective to the day's events to keep you informed and entertained. MORE Host Jim Richards
Producer/Network iHeartRadio
Email ****@iheartmedia.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 97Facebook 26.8KTwitter 62KInstagram 34.9K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. DK's Daily Shot of Steelers

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Award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic, a lifelong veteran of the Pittsburgh sports scene, delivers a 'Daily Shot' show each weekday morning, covering the Steelers! It's available bright and early, and timed to match your commute, never longer than 20 minutes!MORE Host Dejan Kovacevic
Producer/Network Dejan Kovacevic, Bleav
Email ****@dkpittsburghsports.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 31 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. Agri-Pulse DriveTime

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An end-of-day podcast with a roundup of the day's top ag, food and energy policy headlines, pushed Monday-Friday just in time for your afternoon commute.
Host Jeff Nalley
Producer/Network www.agri-pulse.com
Email ****@earthlink.net
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

15. Command The Commute

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Command the Commute is your go-to Washington Commanders podcast, recorded on the road to the stadium. Hosts Bob and Michael deliver real-time fan takes, game recaps, and NFL news with Burgundy & Gold passion. Whether you're tailgating or stuck in traffic, ride along for unfiltered football talk every week.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. ECR Traffic

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Catch the latest traffic report from 05h30 until 18h00 with the ECR Traffic Team: Buhle Hlatshwayo starts your morning off with weekday traffic from 05h30 to 11h30 on the Breakfast slots, with updates every 15 minutes from 05h30 until 09h00 and then every 30 minutes from 09h30 until 11h30. Rounding off your afternoon and evening traffic is Andi James from 12h00 until 18h00, with updates every 30 minutes from 12h00 until 15h00 and then every 15 minutes from 15h00 until 18h00.MORE Hosts Buhle Hlatshwayo, Andi James
Producer/Network East Coast Radio - Catch Up
Email ****@ecr.co.za
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Facebook 567.8KTwitter 526.3KInstagram 133.1K Avg Length 1 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

17. The Christian Commute

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A commute-length discussion of Christian doctrine, apologetics, and other items of interest. (Baptist Faith and Message 2000)****@gmail.com
Host Seth Dunn
Producer/Network Seth Dunn
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Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 53 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. The Contractor Commute

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Welcome to the Contractor Commute, a podcast by ConGenius that you can enjoy during your drive to the job. Join us as we discuss the construction industry, small business owning, and how to be a better leader in the industry, no matter what your position is.MORE Producer/Network ConGenius
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Podcache Radio

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The Commuters Podcast We keep you company on your daily commute. We publish on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays Diverse catalog of topics from UFO's, Paranormal, Science, News, Pop Culture or anything you may want us to dive into... You have a subject you want discussed? Got a story or something to share? Email us @ ****@gmail.com https://throne.com/podcacheradioMORE Producer/Network Joe & Andy
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

20. Secrets From a Coach - Debbie Green & Laura Thomson's Podcast

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Secrets from a Coach is a podcast hosted by wellness coach Debbie Green at Wishfish and TEDx speaker Laura Thomson-Staveley at Phenomenal Training, launched in September 2020, the podcast has 60,000 downloads and 5-star rating on Spotify. A brand-new episode is published every Friday lunchtime, to help listeners thrive and maximise their potential in the evolving workplace. Leaving you feeling motivated, supported and armed with practical tools and skills, Secrets from a Coach looks to help you maximise your confidence and success as we continue to experience the biggest work and career shift seen in our lifetime. It lifts the lid on the real foundations for success in this new world of work...MORE Hosts Debbie Green, Laura Thomson-Staveley
Producer/Network Laura Thomson-Staveley & Debbie Green
Email ****@secretsfromacoach.com
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Apple Reviews 23 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE

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Hosted by Wealth Advisor Chris Galeski, THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE is a weekly podcast that gives the rundown on what's going on in the current market, how it affects you, and what you can do about it all designed to fit into your commute. Each week Chris welcomes an expert guest, including Morton Wealth advisors, fund managers, and investment analysts, to break down complex financial topics. Our goal for this podcast is to provide you with the tools to help you navigate this challenging environment, leading to a path of more confident investing. MORE Producer/Network Chris Galeski
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 40 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

22. Commute PD

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Professional development for the educator on the move. A series of nuanced discussions focusing on technology in education. Each season comes with resources to bring back to your classrooms and conversations with peers, parents, and students. And you can always join the discussion at CommutePD.comMORE Email ****@gmail.com
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23. DRIVE TIME DEBRIEF: A Physician Wellness Podcast with The Whole Physician

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? Doctors Feeling the Burnout? We've Been There—and We're Here to Help You Climb Out of the Fire. ?Drive Time Debrief: A Physician Wellness PodcastWelcome to Drive Time Debrief, the anti-burnout podcast built just for physicians and healthcare providers who are ready to reclaim their joy, purpose, and well-being.Hosted by the physician-coaches of The Whole Physician, this podcast delivers honest conversations, evidence-based tools, and practical strategies to help you navigate burnout, set boundaries, and find fulfillment in and outside of medicine...MORE Hosts Dr. Amanda Dinsmore Delahay, Dr. Kendra Morrison, Dr. Laura Cazier
Producer/Network Drs. Cazier, Dinsmore and Morrison
Email ****@thewholephysician.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 53 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. The Athletic Commute

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The podcast created for the car ride to and from your child's athletic event. The Athletic Commute is the go-to resource for parents of youth athletes. Focusing on the critical aspects of sports and athletics, this podcast explores the areas that shape a youth athlete's development during their playing career.From nutrition and mental health, to physical training and sleep, you'll get practical tips and advice from top experts on how to empower and support your youth athlete.MORE Producer/Network John Ciampa
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. Chapin's Commute

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Chapin's Commute is a brand new podcast hosted by David Chapin in which he has in-depth conversations with people who have become known for qualities like service, independence, or generosity. The show's producer, Sara Chapin, summarizes the episode and quizzes the participants. Enjoy getting to know David, Sara, and his guests on the show, which lasts about as long as a typical commute to work. Episodes premiere every other Wednesday at 6 a.m.MORE Producer/Network Sara Chapin
Email ****@willmar-electric.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 36 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

26. Stay Awake While Driving

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Stay Awake While Driving is a heartfelt attempt by the host to make a necessary experience safer for you by STAVING OFF DRIVING FATIGUE using podcast content aimed at keeping your mind amused, and therefore more alert, while you are on the road. MORE Producer/Network Sarah
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

27. Torah Podcast for Your Commute

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A repository of Ahavat Achim's Torah recordings
Producer/Network Ahavat Achim
Email ****@ahavatachim.org
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28. The Healthy Commute

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We realize that we are all very busy, but for most, we are commuting to and from work, school, activities and sports! Therefore, why not use that time wisely and listen to a quick 10 to 15 minutes podcast on a health related topic?MORE Hosts Dr Dan Timmerman, Dr Pascal Breton
Producer/Network Lindenwoods Chiropractic - Dr Dan Timmerman and Dr Pascal Breton
Email ****@spinalhealthdistributors.ca
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Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

29. Good Morning Johto

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Good Morning Johto is your daily commute podcast for all things Pokemon TCG, VCG, and Pokemon Go. GMJ is located in the offices of Goldenrod Radio Tower
Host Lane G Johnson
Producer/Network Goldenrod Radio Network
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

30. Theology Commute

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In this podcast, I use my commute to talk about all things related to Christian doctrine and ****@gmail.com
Producer/Network Chris Weddington
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

31. Mastering the Commute: Your 6-Minute Traffic Fix

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Welcome to Mastering the Commute: Your Ultimate Driver's Handbook and Community! 🚗 Transform Your Drive: Imagine a stress-free commute, better gas mileage, and safer trips—every time you hit the road. With Mastering the Commute , you'll discover practical tips and strategies to make driving easier, more efficient, and even enjoyable. Hosted by Randy Keith, a former Los Angeles airborne traffic reporter with over 25 years of experience, this podcast dives deep into the art and science of driving—helping you become a smarter, safer, and more confident driver. What You'll Discover in Each Episode: ✔️ Proven strategies to navigate heavy traffic without the stress...MORE Host Randy A. Keith
Producer/Network Freeway Traffic Expert Randy A. Keith
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

32. Minimum Competence

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Minimum Competence is your daily companion for legal news, designed to bring you up to speed on the day's major legal stories during your commute home. Each episode is short, clear, and informative—just enough to make you minimally competent on the key developments in law, policy, and regulation. Whether you're a lawyer, law student, journalist, or just legal-curious, you'll get a smart summary without the fluff. A full transcript of each episode is available via the companion newsletter at www.minimumcomp.com. www.minimumcomp.comMORE Producer/Network Andrew and Gina Leahey
Email ****@substack.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 33 Avg Length 7 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

33. Commute Like a Warrior | Daily Mental Strength And Focus for Hustlers

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Feeling drained by the daily grind? Stuck in traffic, bombarded with emails, and struggling to stay focused amidst the chaos? 'Commute Like a Warrior: Daily Mental Strength And Focus for Hustlers' is your secret weapon. This podcast equips you with powerful mental strategies to transform your commute into a time of productivity and personal growth. Through actionable exercises, insightful tips, and motivational stories, we'll guide you on how to harness the power of your mind, conquer distractions, and arrive at your destination feeling energized and ready to dominate your day...MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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34. The Leader's Commute Podcast

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The Leader's Commute Podcast explores how experiences that persistently resurface over the commute of our lives inform our world view for how to lead others and more importantly, how we lead ourselves. The MISSION of this podcast is to raise awareness towards transforming those experiences from passive, compartmentalized episodes into leveraged connections for better thinking and outcomes.MORE Email ****@acuitybusiness.consulting
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