Whether you have a cross-country flight to look forward to or just a few hours on a train, you’re most likely traveling somewhere this week for the holidays. The perfect thing to do while you pretend the stranger seated next to you isn’t snoring like a bear? Listen to an interesting podcast (because let’s be real, you’ve listened to every song on your playlist too many times). To help you discover audio gems to keep yourself busy during your travels, we’ve rounded up our favorite podcasts and listed why you should give them a listen.
The Glossy Podcast
Nothing gets us more inspired for the day than hearing about a girl boss’ path to success. This series interviews accomplished people like Birchbox CEO Katia Beauchamp (who we talked to here) and Katherine Power of Clique Media. Each episode is only about 30 minutes, making it the perfect dose of motivation. Click to subscribe.
Women of the Hour
Lena Dunham brings us another addiction-worthy series, where she explores topics like spirituality, work, loneliness, and more with the help of guests like Emma Stone. If you subscribe, you can expect raw and honest conversations about heavy subjects that will leave you thinking about the bigger picture. Click to subscribe.
Stuff You Should Know
We’ve never felt like we’ve known so many random facts. This podcast gives you the lowdown on topics you probably have wondered about, like how horoscopes, hibernation, and makeup work. There’s literally an episode for everything you’ve ever wanted to know, so listen and collect some fun facts to bring up at the holiday dinner table. Click to subscribe.