What are some good podcasts for learning something new?

There are some wonderful podcasts that make learning accessible and engaging. Depending on what interests you, here are a few highly regarded options:

• 99% Invisible: This show explores the unnoticed design and architecture that shape our world. It is fantastic for changing how you look at everyday objects and urban environments.
• Ologies with Alie Ward: The host interviews "ologists" (experts in fields ranging from volcanology to fear studies). It’s deep, funny, and covers very specific, fascinating niches of science.
• Stuff You Should Know: A classic for a reason. The hosts explain how everything works, from the history of the Slinky to the complexities of champagne or forest fires. It’s perfect for broad, general knowledge.
• Hidden Brain: If you are curious about human behavior, this podcast uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive our choices and judgments.
• The Infinite Monkey Cage: Hosted by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince, this show tackles complex scientific topics with humor, making high-level physics and cosmology feel surprisingly approachable.
• Short Wave (NPR): If you’re short on time, this daily podcast delivers science news in about 10–15 minutes, making it easy to learn something new during a quick commute or coffee break.

Do you have a specific topic—like history, technology, or nature—that you’d like to dive into? I can provide more tailored recommendations if you have a favorite subject.