Summer is an ideal time for podcast listening, I think. The weathers nice, which makes for plenty of opportunities for a long stroll while chugging through your audio playlist. Youll likely do some traveling, which generally involves hours of dullness as you soar down the highway or through the sky.A favorite show could accompany you as you stretch out on a blanket, sunglasses donned, thinking about how chill life is.All of these podcast-listening opportunities obviously need podcasts to go along with them. If your regular-rotation shows arent quite doing it for you, or you just want some new voices in your earbuds, try oneor all!of these 11 quality shows.On She GoesIf you already love Aminatou Sow from the popular Call Your Girlfriend podcast, add this one to your lineup. On She Goes focuses on travel stories and advice for women of color, in order to both empower and serve as a practical resource. Even if travel plans arent in your immediate future, the stories Sow highlights will inspire your sense of adventure.Listen on Apple Podcasts or SoundCloud.The Pitch andPitch MakeoverIts Shark Tanks world, and were just living in it. Fans of the ABC show, or recent readers of Doree Shafrirs Startup, will dig these two entrepreneur-minded shows. The Pitch, from Gimlet, follows a business founder hoping to get funding in each episode. The concept for Pitch Makeover is pretty straightforward: Its like a fashion makeover, but for business pitches. In each episode, the hosts listen to an entrepreneur give their elevator pitch and offer thoughtful critiques on what to highlight and what to skip.Listen to The Pitch on Apple Podcastsor Stitcher.Listen to Pitch Makeover on Apple Podcastsor PlayerFM.NancyCome to WNYCs Nancy for the thought-provoking and heartfelt stories about the LGBTQ experience, stay for the hosts Kathy Tu and Tobin Low, who provide hilarious and lovable banter at the top of each episode. We recommend you start at the beginning: In Episode 1, Tobin and Kathy get their moms on the phone to discuss coming out, and its heartwarming and -breaking in equal measures.Listen on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.Very Bad WordsChances are youve uttered a curse word or two in the last 24 hours, but have you stopped to think about why we use obscenities the way we do' This new linguistics show brings you close-up with people who have thought way more about shit and fuck and their many uses than you have. Theres only one episode out so far, but it will give you a new appreciation for any lovable foul mouth who crosses your path.Listen on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.Reading GlassesAs an avid reader, I am 100 percent the target audience for this kind of podcast, a new addition to the bookish internet. The two hosts discuss ways to read better with each episode. So far, theyve discussed how to break out of a reading slump and how to cut through the new arrivals to find a book youll love. They also share what theyre readingBorne by Jeff VanderMeer and Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders were two titles mentioned so youll get ideas for your next library trip.Listen on Apple Podcasts or Maximum Fun.StonerIt was only a matter of time before the podcast world got a smart, compelling show about none other than marijuana, and Longform podcast co-host Aaron Lammer is the one behind it. Lammer chats with filmmakers and musicians alongside scientists and activists about the changing shape of weed in America. Its a compelling new addition whether you puff or pass.Listen on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.TerrestrialWhile we often hear about climate change on a larger scale, what does it mean when it comes down to the individual' Ashley Ahearn ponders that question by going around the U.S. to learn personal stories that come from a changing environment. In the few episodes already released, she covers eco-anxiety, composting ones body and the ethics of having children in the midst of global warming. A recent review on iTunes called the podcast a blend of Radiolab and Planet Money, which feels right an informative show in a sound-rich and powerful audioscape.Listen on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.Ear HustleThis is one podcast thats undeniably unique in its premise. Earlonne Woods, Antwan Williams and Nigel Poor work to put together a podcast all from within San Quentin State Prison. Both Woods, a co-host and -producer, and Williams, the sound designer, are serving out yearslong sentences, while Poor is a visual artist who works with incarcerated individuals. The glut of prison-centric shows (Prison Break, Orange Is the New Black) proves theres an audience who wants to hear what goes on behind bars, and Ear Hustle aims to share real-life stories of what its like.Listen on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.Hi-Phi NationPhilosophy is a topic that can feel inaccessible to some. Thats not the case for this podcast, hosted by Vassar philosophy professor Barry Lam, which extrapolates philosophical inquires from real-life situations. In the first season, Lam explores the philosophy of war, religion, parapsychology (think: ESP and clairvoyance) and more, first approaching each big question with a relatable anecdote and going from there.Listen on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.Part-Time GeniusTheres a whole subgenre of podcasts meant to make you feel just a little bit smarter, or at least have a tidbit or two to share about face mites or computer security at parties. Part-time Genius from HowStuffWorks is an enjoyable addition to the list. So far, the hosts have explored questions worthy of Reddits ShowerThoughts community with humor, history and insight: How much sleep humans really need, the curious runaway success of Ayn Rand and whether its possible to be too clean are just some of the topics covered thus far.Listen on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.type=type=RelatedArticlesblockTitle=Related... + articlesList=592dc2cae4b055a197cda587,5936a708e4b0099e7faf1983,5928973ee4b0065b20b6b312Psst! 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