What are you favorite podcasts?

I remember when podcasts first started gaining traction about 20 years ago. Back then, it was usually just someone plugging a microphone into their computer and talking about whatever they wanted. It felt like producing your own radio show — and you could do it for five minutes or five hours.

It’s wild how much the medium has evolved. Podcasting is now a massive industry.

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My go-to podcasts right now are PBD Podcast and Timcast IRL. I’ve also started tuning into Bill O’Reilly’s new show, We’ll Do It Live — especially after his recent interview with former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. That one earned a solid spot on my must-listen list.

Sean Hannity’s Hang Out is another I should follow more closely. He even filled in once as a guest host on PBD’s show.

A few honorable mentions:

• The Adam Carolla Show — always entertaining, especially if you want unfiltered takes on what’s happening in California. He was directly impacted by the 2025 wildfires.
• The Joe Rogan Experience — I don’t catch it as often as I should, but his interview with Donald Trump in 2024 was excellent. He consistently lands fascinating guests.
• Larry Elder — I’ve been following him since his Moral Court days and his long run in talk radio. His show used to air here in Chicago on WLS-AM. I really respect how he combines strong opinions with facts.

Looking back, my media habits have changed significantly in recent years. I barely watch traditional TV anymore — especially since Fox News canceled Tucker Carlson (who definitely belongs on this list too). I don’t follow the news the way I used to. These days, podcasts keep me plugged into current events far better than cable news currently.

Newspapers feel almost extinct. I used to regularly check the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times back when I first started this blog. Now I rarely do.

Question for you all: What podcasts do you listen to on a regular basis?