Film, Music, Radio, TV, & Pop Culture Podcasts

Long before podcasts or even the Internet, as we know it, host Terry Gross has been conducting interviews with notable figures in the world of the arts and entertainment, journalism, politics, and current affairs.

Hear the greatest life lessons of some of the most respected and renowned actors, musicians, public figures and athletes.

The Writer's Almanac Podcast hosted by Garrison Keillor is a wonderful way to start your day. Though well known already for being the figurehead of NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion", Keillor has been offering this daily dose of poetry and history for many years as well.

Watch or listen to this great series from the Library of Congress on streaming video or audio podcast. Project chair Kay Redfield Jamison convenes scientists and scholars, composers, performers, theorists, physicians, psychologists, and other experts to talk about cognitive neuroscience and music.

Join comedian, musician, and pirate geek Phil Johnson as he explores the history and pop culture of pirates.

Slate is the Internet's leading online-only magazine. Our podcast will feature some of the best articles we publish.

SmartLess with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared experiences through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity.

With the Bullseye Podcast, Jesse Thorn conducts intimate interviews with comedians, writers, musicians, film directors, and actors that are often revealing, hilarious, and engrossing.

New York Times music critics Jon Pareles, Ben Ratliff, Jon Caramanica and Nate Chinen talk each week about the latest pop music news, the top songs, the best albums, the biggest stars — and the up and coming stars you haven't heard of yet.

America's funniest auto mechanics take calls from weary car owners all over the country, and crack wise while they diagnose Dodges and dismiss Diahatsus.