Best Podcasts to Listen to on the Road

Driving everywhere leaves you with a lot of time on your hands. Some may listen to music or audiobooks, but podcasts have continued to grow over the last few years. Now you have several thousands of topics to choose from, including murder mysteries, political debates, travel topics, and more. But how do you know which ones are worth listening to?

We’ve selected some of our favorite podcasts to share with you that will make the time fly by as you hit the open road.

Travel Specific Podcasts:
Since we all hit the road for one reason, why not listen to people talk about travel? Whether you want to learn how to create your own business, thrive on the road, or find the best sites and sounds, these podcasts will be your best bet.

National Geographic’s Zero to Travel Podcast
One of the biggest topics that avid travelers talk about is...TRAVEL! Imagine that. The Zero to Travel podcast talks about all types of travel from van life to cycling across countries, you hear about the stories behind hardcore adventurers that will inspire you to get off your booty and do it yourself. You’ll also learn some great tips about how to make money on the road and meet similar minded people, too!

The RV Entrepreneur
Starting your own business on the road can be tricky, challenging, and discouraging. But the husband and wife duo of The RV Entrepreneur make it sound easy as they give you all the tips and tricks you need to successfully create your own business online while RVing full time. You’ll learn about some of their biggest mistakes and also take home some homework to start your own business, whatever it may be!

Related Read: How to Become an RVing Entrepreneur

MobileRVing.com Podcast
Want to know about all the best places to stop along your journey? Check out our very own podcast where we talk about all things campground, KOA, and more. You’ll hear all the details you need to know about the best places to stay from the campground owners themselves.

Inspirational & StoryTelling Podcasts:

TED TALKS DAILY
Need a daily source of inspiration? Look no further than TED TALKS DAILY. These short podcasts give you a new TED Talk to listen to every day that will give you the motivation to get going, learn, and think. You’ll learn about the problems of the world that others have solved, questions you need to be asking, and the real things that individuals face every day. All in about fifteen minutes, too!

Crimetown
If you’re into learning all the dirty details on crimes by gangsters, murderers, and criminals, you’ll love Crimetown. You’ll learn about how police captured some of America’s most famous mobsters. This podcast will have you on the edge of your seat at the end of every episode.

She Explores
She Explores podcast takes you behind the experiences of adventure women everywhere. You’ll find inspiration in their strength, advice, and experience. Whether they found their truest selves in nature or went through tragedy, you’ll find compassion and empathy within yourself. You may learn a few outdoor tips along the way, too. This podcast is a great listen for those who are afraid to adventure out on their own or want to experience the real outdoors while driving down the road.

Related Read: RV Women: Comradery on the Road

How To & Business Podcasts:

How to Do Everything
Want to know everything about everything? Head over to How to Do Everything and learn a thing or two you didn’t know. Episodes include how to write better, open velcro silently, and keep your fries crispy. With a lot of humor and some know-how the two hosts tackle everything you’ve ever wanted to know and more in each episode.

Planet Money
For a real world look at the U.S. economy and the things that affect it day to day, listen to Planet Money. This podcast talks about small things that you may have never realized made a difference to our money, but also some very interesting topics that also teach you about how the world of money works. If you’re interested in learning more about why money ebbs and flows, check out Planet Money.

Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know is a podcast that dives deep into the topics you’ve always wanted to know about but don’t want to spend time figuring out. You’ll hear about Alchemy, search and rescue dogs, Navajo Code Talkers, and everything in between. If you love off the wall subjects and learning fun facts, this podcasts is for you!

Just for Fun Podcasts:

Can I Pet Your Dog?
For the dog lovers out there, you’ll get a serious kick (and a laugh!) out of Renee and Allegra. These two dog ladies talk about all things pup in every episode. From the dogs they met that week to cool fun facts about specific dog breeds, you’ll laugh until you cry. They even have special celebrity guests on to interview them about their dogs, too.

U Up?
A modern dating podcast about all questions we have about the opposite sex. If you need dating advice or want to laugh at the ups and downs of online dating, this podcast will give you all of that. Modern dating is hard, especially on the road, but these real life situations will make you laugh, ponder, and figure out the love game. You also might actually find out of Ross and Rachel were truly on a break. Go listen and find out!

Armchair Expert
Dax Shepard’s podcast explores the stories behind being human. He interviews celebrities and talks about their expertise in life. You’ll learn about their blunders in life pre-fame and take some lessons with you on the road, too.

Listen Up
No matter what you listen to, you’ll learn a lot and fill the time between one destination to the next. Podcasts are a great travel companion. Just plug it in and listen up!