Community Podcast Favourites

October 23, 2018
Charlotte Dougall
Charlotte Dougall

Founder of Blether, helping small businesses do big things online.

We love finding new podcasts to listen to, so we’ve asked some of the RookieOven community to share their current favourites. Here’s what they suggested…

Overtime by Dribbble

On Overtime, Dribbble’s official podcast, we share in-depth interviews with your favourite designers. Twice a month, we’ll be speaking to Dribbblers about their process, the tools they use and we’ll get the stories behind their most popular shots.

Why Listen?

"It’s got interesting content, with high profile designers being interviewed."

Suggested by Mark

How I Built This by NPR

Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world's best known companies. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built.

Why Listen?

"It shares real stories from people who've built startups, traditional businesses and beyond."

Suggested by IC Mobile Lab

F1: Beyond the Grid

Beyond The Grid, presented by Bose, is a new podcast that delivers great stories, fresh insight and amazing anecdotes from the world of F1. Each week Tom Clarkson will bring fans in-depth, personal conversations with the biggest names in the sport, from current superstar drivers and leading team bosses to legendary figures from history.

Why Listen?

"The podcasts I subscribe to are a mix of work related and ones based on my passions and hobbies. One of my biggest passions is motorsport. This podcast is the official Formula One podcast and by Tom Clarkson. Each episode is an interview with an notable f1 figure and each gives fantastic insight into the individuals behind the global sport."

Suggested by Michael

This Week in Startups

Serial entrepreneur Jason Calacanis and a rotating group of guest experts bring you this bi-weekly take on the best, worst, most outrageous and interesting startups and stories from the Web world. Calacanis, a podcasting pioneer, gives you an insider's look at what's happening in the tech industry with his trademark blunt style and good humor. Want to know who's hot right now in tech? Looking to start your own company? Want to catch up on what's happening in Silicon Valley and beyond? Your journey begins here.

Suggested by Tom

The Guilty Feminist

Ever feel like you should be better at feminism? Join comedian Deborah Frances-White and her guests for this comedy podcast, recorded in front of a live audience. Each week they discuss topics “all 21st century feminists agree on” while confessing their insecurities, hypocrisies and fears that underlie their lofty principles.

Why Listen?

"Because it makes you feel like you’re on top of things, and it's very funny!"

Suggested by Claire

Indie Hackers

The Indie Hackers Podcast dives even deeper into the strategies and tactics behind making money online. I’ll be speaking with the founders of businesses both big and small, from people working a few hours a week on side projects that generate $500/month, to CEOs who’ve grown their startups to millions of dollars in annual revenue. Whether you’re currently running your own business or you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, you’ll learn by example the fundamentals behind coming up with valuable ideas, testing the market to see if they’ll work, finding your first customers, marketing and growing your business, and becoming a financially independent indie hacker.

Why Listen?

"It's really interesting and encouraging hearing about different startups and their journeys."

Suggested by Duncan

JAMstack Radio

A show all about the JAMstack, a new way to build fast and secure apps or websites.

Why Listen?

"They cover tons of topics about front-end and API architectures."

Suggested by Tom

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