Podcasts we're loving

If, like us, you’re beyond bingeing box sets, you’ve exhausted all the movies on Netflix and you’re craving something – ANYTHING - else, we’ve put together a list of podcasts the Indaba team have been loving during lockdown. So, whether you want something highly topical, or you’re just looking for a good laugh, there’s something for everyone.

Enjoy listening; we certainly have!

The Naked Science Podcast – science, technology and medicine
The Naked Scientist looks at everything from the science of World War II to how to vaccinate a planet against COVID-19.

About Race with Reni Eddo-Lodge – news and politics
Reni Eddo-Lodge is the bestselling author behind Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race.This series takes the conversation a step further.

The Astrology Podcast - religion
For those more esoterically inclined, this podcast concentrates on a wide variety of astrology topics, including a monthly Astrology Forecast.

Grounded with Louis Theroux – personal journals
If you like Louis’ documentaries, you’ll enjoy this. Louis has used lockdown to interview some high-profile people he’s always wanted to speak to.

How to Fail with Elizabeth Day – arts, society and culture
This long-running podcast celebrates the things that haven’t gone quite right – perfect for a pandemic! Every week an interviewee explores the lessons they’ve learned from their failures.

So Lucky with Dawn O’Porter – arts, society and culture
This light-hearted series is a collection of funny and frank stories, in the format of free-flowing conversations between Dawn and her interviewees on their highs, lows and life experiences.

Sustainababble – comedy, nature, climate change
It’s a self-proclaimed comedy podcast about the environment, for and by the confused. It’s topical, funny and, the hosts say, hopefully more than a little cathartic. What’s not to like?

The Permaculture Podcast – natural sciences
If permaculture is your thing, then look no further. It’s a full resource on a variety of topics. Highly recommended by the team.

Fearne Cotton Happy Place – mental health
This podcast is about happiness and what it means to different people. The interviewees share their experiences on love, loss and everything in-between.

Brené Brown Unlocking Us – relationships
Brené Brown is a five-time New York Times best-seller who has spent her career studying vulnerability, courage, shame and empathy. This real, unpolished and honest series is about what it means to be human.