Setting out on a road trip this Thanksgiving weekend? Or are you looking forward to enjoying some precious downtime at home? Whatever you’ve got planned for this wonderful holiday of giving thanks, we’ve got the perfect Spotify podcasts to keep you company.
Whether you’re looking for something educational or thought-provoking or entertaining, or you’re simply looking for a ton of laughs, we’re bringing you Spotify podcasts that are sure to check any list! And we’re all certainly grateful for the genius minds behind these amazing shows.
Have a listen, check ‘em out, and be prepared to be totally entertained — and totally hooked! — this Thanksgiving weekend and beyond!
Without further ado, these are the Spotify podcasts we’re most thankful for this year:
Podcasts About Our Favorite Artists
Join author and former Vibe editor-in-chief Danyel Smith as she celebrates and uplifts the talents of Black women in the music industry. Tune in for in-depth discussions with your favorite songwriters, producers, and artists, as well as anecdotes of Black women.
Music superfans Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard examine the careers of some of our most iconic pop stars by going through every single one of their albums. They’ve covered Taylor Swift, starting from her self-titled debut all the way to the re-release of ‘Fearless,’ and up next is her 2021 re-release of ‘Red.’ After that will be Adele, starting with ‘30’ followed by her three other iconic albums. Along the way, Nora and Nathan will talk about the impact and legacies of each album, hunt for Easter eggs, and assess the albums’ impacts on the music industry.
Podcasts that Make Us Laugh
Comedians and best friends Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone catch up on all the things they can’t stop thinking about — and they have a lot to cover! Every week, they break down the pop culture scandals, fandoms, icons, and observations living rent-free in their minds. Are any of it worth the hype? Only time, Benito, and Mary Beth will tell! Obsessed is a Spotify Original from Parcast. New episodes every Monday.
Chinedu Unaka & Candice Thompson highlight the wildest neighbor stories of the week: Dissecting/analyzing Karens, settling disputes, unpacking petty posts on local forums, and celebrating good neighborly behavior. Each episode will feature a call from a fellow comedian with their tales of their own notable neighbors.
Podcasts that Makes Us Think
Living & Learning with Reba McEntire –
Living & Learning with Reba McEntire is a new podcast inspired and informed by the way Reba approaches life: With an insatiable curiosity, dedication to expanding her knowledge, and reliance on her own lived experience. Join Reba as she invites guests into the studio for intriguing conversations every episode.
“I’ve spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s this: We are hardwired for connection, and connecting requires courage, vulnerability, and conversation. I want this to be a podcast that’s real, unpolished, honest, and reflects both the magic and the messiness of what it means to be human. Episodes will include conversations with the people who are teaching me, challenging me, confusing me, or maybe even ticking me off a little. I’ll also have direct conversations with you about what I’m learning from new research, and we’ll do some episodes dedicated to answering your questions. We don’t have to do life alone. We were never meant to.” – Brene Brown
Podcasts that Teach Us
There are a lot of fads, blogs, and strong opinions. And then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Gimlet that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don’t have to, and cover everything from 5G and Pandemics to Vaping and Fasting Diets.
Dope Labs is a new podcast from Spotify Studios hosted by best friends (and two of the dopest scientists you will ever meet), Titi and Zakiya. In each episode, they serve up scientific principles with a healthy dose of tea. From cuffing season to Cardi B, they’ll take what’s trending and put it under the microscope with the help of some very smart (and cool) scientific friends. At Dope Labs, we believe “science is for errybody” and our mission is to bring out the inner scientist in YOU.
May you have a wonderful holiday weekend with your loved ones, full of good food, good company, and good entertainment!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at POPSTAR!
