22 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. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org ...more Hosts Steve Inskeep, Leila Fadel, Michel Martin, A Martinez, Ayesha Rascoe, Scott Simon, Rachel Martin
Producer/Network NPR
Email ****@npr.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Dave Portnoy, Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 61.8KTwitter 45.5KInstagram 8.5M 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 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 Hosts Allison Gill, Dana Goldberg
Producer/Network MSW Media
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Sarah Parker, John Fugelsang +3 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6.2KFacebook 14.8KTwitter 67KInstagram 27.8K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Bunker Your daily news Deep Dive

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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 Hosts Gavin Esler, Ros Taylor, Hannah Fearn, Andrew Harrison, Jacob Jarvis, Emma Kennedy, Rafael Behr, Seth Thu00e9voz
Producer/Network Podmasters
Email ****@bunkercast.co.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Katya Hoyer, Michael Ulloa +36 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 1.3K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. 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
Email ****@hanselman.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Skyla Loomis, Greg Hinkle +23 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 801Twitter 4.9KInstagram 36.2K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2006 Get Email Contact

5. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 131Facebook 292Twitter 933Instagram 190 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Mike Von Massow, Dr. Steve Scherer +58 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 105Facebook 26.6KTwitter 62KInstagram 34.5K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. 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.Whether you're heading into a shift, deco..more Hosts Dr. Amanda Dinsmore Delahay, Dr. Kendra Morrison, Dr. Laura Cazier
Producer/Network Drs. Cazier, Dinsmore and Morrison
Email ****@thewholephysician.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Daniel Eiferman, Dr. Karen Sethi Walker +3 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 63 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 39 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

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

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Ideal for your commute, lunch break or even a well-deserved moment of self-care and development, our 25 minute episodes focus on positive actions to help you thrive and maximise your potential in the ever-evolving workplace, and in life. Join Debs and Lau, your positive cheerleaders bursting with energy and insight to maximise your confidence and success in the changing workplace. Each episode aims to leave you feeling motivated, supported and armed with the tools and practical skills you need to maximise success as we experience the biggest shift in how we work in our lifetimes. We lift 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Lee Everest, Tom Curcher +3 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 26 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

11. Financial Commute

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Hosted by Chris Galeski and Meghan Pinchuk, 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 and Meghan welcome 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Jason Naiman
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 22 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

13. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

15. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Brooke Rollins, Scott Bessent
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

16. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Travis Brungardt
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form 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
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 54 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

19. Podcache Radio

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The Commuters Podcast Your companion for the daily commute. New episodes every Tuesday or Thursday, featuring conversations that explore the unexplained, the fascinating, and the thought-provoking. From UFOs and paranormal mysteries to science, current events, pop culture, and everything in between, no topic is off limits. We dive deep, ask questions, and challenge assumptions. Have a subject you'd like us to cover? Got a story, experience, or theory to share? We'd love to hear from you...more Producer/Network Joe & Andy
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Jeffrey Allen Manchester
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. 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 Producer/Network Kern Kelley
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22. 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 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact