Entertaining podcasts that'll keep you company anywhere, anytime.
So you love catching up on TV shows and movies or losing yourself in a good book? How about a little audio escape in the form of a podcast? You can destress and learn something new with just one click. Keep scrolling for a good mix of international and local podcasts, ranging from crime stories to social commentary on Singapore happenings to the downright hilarious involving a dad writing an erotic novel. Just grab your headphones and tap play! You’re in for a hilarious, thrilling or riveting ride – depending on your choice.
Best podcasts we’re listening to RN
1. Growing Pains
If you’re desperately trying to figure out this parenting business, the Growing Pains podcast has got your back! It’s produced by the friendly team over at our sister site, HoneyKids Asia. Tune in for the lowdown on all the hottest parenting topics in Singapore. You’ll get to hear the personal stories of cool mums and dads from all corners of this Little Red Dot. Think topics that range from same-sex parenting to having important conversations with your kids about feminism.
Available on Spotify
2. Stuff You Should Know
Do you live for trivia? Widen your knowledge with this wildly popular podcast that’s been around for over a decade and garners millions of downloads each month. You’ll learn about everything under the sun from your funny bone to embalming to The Secret Service. If an hour-long episode is too much, listen to Short Stuff where they cover topics in just 15 minutes.
Available online and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
3. Crime Junkie
The title’s pretty self-explanatory but what gets us tuning in is hosts Ashley Flowers and Brit’s gripping narration. Every episode just reels you in each time – in fact, we’d recommend not listening right before bedtime if you have a vivid imagination.
Available online and on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music
4. Sex & Singapore City Podcast
Unfiltered, frisky and fun, this podcast is miles away from the little to no sex ed you got in school. Hosted by Nixalina Watson, Sex & Singapore City delves into the complexities of relationships, sexual wellness and health, ghosting, green and red flags, and beyond. Be prepared to laugh, ponder and be wholly entertained with Watson and her co-host, Paul Foster.
Available online and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
5. Serial
This podcast catapulted the crime genre and the Hae Min Lee murder case into the limelight. If you’re obsessed with true crimes, be sure to add this to your list as host and journalist Sarah Koenig investigates the case in detail. Later on, in season two, she narrates the story of an American army soldier who was held captive by the Taliban for five years. After listening, feel free to go down the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories online.
Available online
6. Supernatural Confessions
A firm believer in the paranormal world? Grab a snack, make yourself comfortable and strap on for the ride with host and producer Eugene Tay, who has firsthand experience in dealing with the supernatural. He explores the Lion City for strange sightings by talking to experts, checking out haunted hotels and retelling true-life ghost stories. Keep the night light on for this one.
Available online and on Spotify
7. SG Explained
With a melting pot of cultures, you can’t describe Singapore in one word other than unique. Two regular Singaporeans, Rovik and Elliot, try to deconstruct the nuanced city-state with different agendas in every episode, from finding the best chicken rice to tracing the origin of the Kallang Wave to examining the future of art in Singapore. Get a slice of the Lion City without leaving your home!
Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
8. Yah Lah But
This comedic duo from Ministry of Funny, Haresh and Terence, discuss the buzz in Singapore and pop culture with their no-holds-barred approach. No topic is too risque – from spotlighting the infamous cast of Netflix’s Singapore Social to examining the Covid-19 crisis. If there’s a local hot topic that makes you go “yah lah, but…”, chances are, you’ll hear it from them.
Available online and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
9. Modern Love
We all need a little cheer in our lives and this romantic podcast gives that to us. Based on New York Times column Modern Love, these reader-submitted stories are narrated by notable celebrities like Jake Gyllenhaal, Kate Winslet and Tan France, showcasing the complexity of love. Some stories will be heartbreaking and others will give you the warm fuzzies. Just read the synopsis before picking an episode.
Available online and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
10. The Alarmist
“How did we end up here?” It’s a question we ask ourselves a lot these days. Well, let’s hope the host of The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smithone, along with her guest stars, will soon tackle that question. That’s what this podcast is about – finding the answers to life’s greatest disasters like the sinking of the Titanic, the break-up of the Beatles and the Chernobyl disaster. Equal parts informative and hilarious, each episode is a delight!
Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
11. Financially Literate Singapore
Looking to manage your finances or trying to figure out what in the world is a good investment? Let the first financial literacy podcast in Singapore be your guru. Discover how to navigate through the world of finance as the podcast decodes myths, examines the current stock market climate (which has been badly hit, thanks to Covid-19) and lets you in on the best money-saving tips. Think of it as finance for dummies.
Available online and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
12. Randomly Relatable SG
Delivering three new episodes weekly, Shuraim, Uwais and Sabrina dish on anything and everything under the sun. Including interesting and controversial topics like Tinder dates, lepak spots in Singapore and prostitution. They’ve even had discussions with a transgender and an ex-convict. It’s the closest to hanging out with your squad on a Friday night over a glass of wine.
Available online and on Spotify
13. My Dad Wrote A Porno
Looking for belly-aching laughs? Launched in 2015, this podcast has since gained a cult following and even landed a comedy special on HBO. Every episode follows Jamie Morton as he reads a chapter from Belinda Blinked, which is written by his dad, to his friends, James Cooper and Alice Levine. What’s the catch? It’s actually an erotic novel! The commentary is comedy gold, and if you’re wondering, there are six titles in the book series which can be purchased online.
Available online and on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
BRB, we’ll be tuning in to some of the best podcasts today!
