# The Minimalists’ Favorite Podcasts

Source: https://www.theminimalists.com/fp/
Published: 2015-04-28
Updated: 2024-06-12
Author: The Minimalists

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We spent two days last week in Southern California with our new friend, [Rob Bell](https://robbell.com), discussing how to improve leadership practices, how to handle criticism, and how to adopt an appropriate rhythm of life (plus, [surfing](https://instagram.com/p/1zl5pwibnL/), [hiking](https://instagram.com/p/18PC39QHex/), and fish tacos). Then, at the end of our time together, Rob invited us to join him as his next guests on his wonderful podcast, *The RobCast, *to discuss minimalism and spirituality. It’s one of our favorite podcasts, so naturally we agreed. You can listen to that episode, “Episode 15 | The Minimalists,” [for free on iTunes](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-15-the-minimalists/id956742638?i=340834255&mt=2).

Over the past few years, podcasts have become a significant chunk of how we consume meaningful information. Later this year, we will launch our own podcast: *[The Minimalists Podcast](https://theminimalists.com/podcast/)*. Until then, we’d like to suggest a dozen of our favorite podcasts. It’s an eclectic mix, and we hope you’ll find value in at least a few.

### 12 Outstanding Podcasts

*[RobCast](https://www.robbell.com/robcast/)*. Rob Bell, a talented storyteller and former mega-church pastor, explores the idea that everything is spiritual.

*[Waking Up](https://www.samharris.org/podcast)*. Sam Harris, a well-known atheist and neuroscientist, also explores the idea that everything is spiritual.

*[Mind Palace](https://www.themindpalacepodcast.com/archives/)*. Jessica Lynn Williams and Melissa Cain discuss mindfulness and minimalism from both sides of the pond.

*[Very Bad Wizards](https://verybadwizards.com/)*. A philosopher and a physiologist (who are just a couple of regular dudes as well) ponder the nature of human morality.

*[Tim Ferriss Show](https://fourhourworkweek.com/podcast/)*. Tim Ferris deconstructs the practices of world-class performers in investing, sports, business, art, etc., to extract the most effective tactics and tricks anyone can use to improve their own practices.

*[Here’s the Thing](https://www.wnyc.org/shows/heresthething/)*. Alec Baldwin chats with people he finds interesting, and he proves he might be the world’s best conversationalist in the process.

[*Hardcore History*](https://www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/). Dan Carlin, one of the best storytellers on radio, is the history professor we wish we’d’ve had.

*[Brilliant Idiots](https://thebrilliantidiots.com/)*. Hip-hop and pop-culture commentary mixed with comedy, heaps of idiocy, and a dash of brilliance: this podcast lives up to its name.

[*Radiolab*](https://www.radiolab.org/). A show about curiosity, where sound illuminates ideas and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience.

[*99% Invisible*](https://99percentinvisible.org/). A tiny radio show about design, architecture, and the 99% invisible activity that shapes our world.

[*Grammar Girl*](https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/grammar-girl). Your friendly guide to the world of grammar, punctuation, usage, and fun developments in the English language.

[*Freakonomics*](https://freakonomics.com/radio/freakonomics-radio-podcast-archive/). Economists Steve Levitt and Stephen Dubner explore “the hidden side of everything.”

If you enjoy any of these podcasts—if they add value to your life—we recommend donating a few bucks to your favorites so they can keep creating outstanding free content. Supporting content creators directly is perhaps the best way to participate in their creative process.

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