Podcasts

Freakonomics

Stephen dubner explains 'the hidden side of everything' from an economist's point of view on topics ranging from 'should tipping be banned?' to 'weed vs alcohol, which is more dangerous?'

Star Talk

Probably my favorite on the list, Dr. Neil Tyson (black science man) explains why the universe be like it do. You can sometimes catch white science man (bill nye) on here too

Serial

If you didn't hear about serial in one way or another... WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU? What are u stupid or somethin? TAKE YER MAIL SHIMP ASS SOMEWHERE AND LISTEN TO IT. NAO.

Planet money

Interest short podcasts (15ish min) about money. Might sound a bit dry but these are actually interesting news stories about money matters.

Radiolab

Snap Judgement

Glynn washington hosted, 'story telling with a beat' I will be honest with you, this one is like 50/50 some are great and some I just cant sit through. But hey its free and the stories that are good are really entertaining.

Stuff you should know

Again, this one can be kind of dry at times but these guys have more episodes out there than your mom has former clients. These two guys explain pretty much every frikken thing

TED Radio hour

The world famous TED talks in radio form with interviews with the speakers thrown in. Really interesting talks about Technology Entertainment and Design. (thats what it fuckin stands for you casual)

This american life

I LOVE AMERIKA! One of the few podcasts consistently in the top 5 most downloaded these guys always have good topics. Definitely recommend

Wait wait don't tell me!

This one is like an old school game show and pretty goddamned funny if you ask me. Play along and shout at your radio like me while you drive! You win!