A new wave of well-crafted, brilliantly executed radio-shorts are now available in the app store of your smartphone. If you’re planning to go on a big trip, book a room at one of our Travelodge hotels and download a few of these brilliant podcasts to make the journey more entertaining:
1. The Bugle
The brilliant John Oliver discusses topical affairs with his transatlantic friend, Andy Zaltzman. Covering a range of political hot potatoes, the duo offer their unique satirical perspective on everything from the Greek elections to Russian revolt.
2. Invisibilia
Part of the NPR network of shows, this in-depth podcast takes a look at the invisible forces and ideas that shape our minds. It’s fascinating to hear from people who’ve lived through unbelievable experiences that cutting-edge science is only just beginning to understand.
Meet the blind man who can ride a bike and the people who’ve been integrating computers in their brain functions for years.
Invisibilia has quickly gained attention for its jaw-dropping stories and sensitive, easy-to-understand explanations of how our brains can be more powerful and mysterious than we ever could have imagined.
3. Serial
Often referred to as the most downloaded podcast of all time, Serial is to podcasting what Breaking Bad is to television series. Exploring the investigation into the 1999 murder of a young girl in Baltimore and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend for the crime, the podcast goes into a deep exploration of the evidence that was made available to the jury and tracks down some of the people who were involved in the trial to ask crucial questions about the reliability of the verdict.
4. The Moth
Turning the mic over to members of the community, The Moth is produced by a not for profit organisation who are dedicated to the art of gathering and telling amazing stories from everyday people.
The podcast is a collection of stories gathered from live events around the US and is renowned for the range of human stories and experiences it documents. Producers from The Moth work with each individual to help them tell their story in a way that’s compelling, so each narrative is an auditory delight.
One for fiction fans, this unassuming podcast features local radio updates for the fictional town of Night Vale, where mysterious lights have been seen darting across the sky and dark hooded figures prowl through the night. There are currently no plans to build a Travelodge in Night Vale.
