Road trips have changed a lot. There was a time when all you had was a few games of “I spy” or whatever was on the radio to keep you and your passengers occupied. Now we’ve progressed even beyond the point of endless music playlists, to the era of Podcasts. There are thousands available, on all kinds of subjects, to keep you awake, stimulated and occupied on those long drives.

You may already know which Podcasts you want for your playlist for your next journey. Maybe you want the entire trip to be taken up by content on the same topic, or maybe you want a mix that you can pick and choose from as you go. Maybe you don’t know where to start. To help you out, we thought we’d put together a blog post with our ideal road trip Podcast playlist.

Comedy Podcasts

Everyone loves a good laugh. Keep yourself and everyone in the car amused with these hilarious Podcasts:

1. ‘How Did This Get Made?’

Comedians Jason Mantzoukas, Paul Scheer and June Diane Raphael do side-splitting reviews and discussions of some of the world’s most hilariously awful films. You don’t have to see any of the films to be able to follow it. The films merely act as a basis for sharp banter and observational comedy.

2. ‘‘No Such Thing As a Fish’

The writers behind the popular BBC show QI share and discuss some of the strangest trivia you’ve never heard.

3. ‘A Very Fatal Murder’

If you love true crime stories and comedy, you’ll enjoy this combination of the two.

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True Life Stories & Documentary Podcasts

This popular genre has generated some really informative, fascinating, moving and even edgy Podcasts. Try these for a start:

1. ‘Sincerely, X’

This TED podcast acts as a platform for the sharing of stories that are “too risky, painful or controversial to be shared openly.” Anonymous storytellers share their real-life experiences of pain, embarrassment, personal growth and transcendence. They range from harrowing to heartrending but are always intriguing and ultimately uplifting in a strange way.

2. ‘The Only One in the Room’

Write Laura Cathcart Robins provides a platform for people to share their experiences of ‘othering’ – those moments we’ve all had when we feel isolated and alone. Ironically, the sharing of these experiences leads to a fuller realisation of what we have in common.

3. ‘Radiolab’

The ultimate Podcast for “nerds”, this one combines science, philosophy, politics, history and current affairs. With the kind of investigative journalism that you seldom find in mainstream media, the hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich report all the latest news on everything from the environment to sports. Fascinating and fun.

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Business

Everyone wants to be successful in business. These Podcasts offer some of the best entrepreneurial and financial advice, all in easily consumable and entertaining forms.

1. ‘HBR Idea Cast’

Harvard Business Review is an excellent source of business news and advice. This Podcast combines all of this into an easily listenable form that you can easily absorb on your next drive. A must for entrepreneurs

2. ‘How I Built This’

Each episode is the story of how one of the world’s most successful businesses was built, from the ground up to global dominance, with lots of lessons to be learned for future start-up millionaires.

3. ‘StartUp’

One of the most popular Podcasts in the world, StartUp features Alex Blumberg, a seasoned and successful entrepreneur, who takes you through all you need to know to successfully start, run, grow and sell a business.

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These are just a few examples and we’ve barely scratched the surface. A good Podcast playlist really helps to shorten those long hours on the road. Make compiling one an integral part of planning for your next trip. Another vital part of planning for your trip is booking a good rental car. Contact Highway Bakkie Hire for your KwaZulu-Natal road travel needs.

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