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.

Each year, TED hosts some of the world's most fascinating people: Trusted voices and convention-breaking mavericks, icons and geniuses.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Weekly film podcast/WBEZ radio show from Chicago featuring in-depth reviews, top 5 lists and interviews.