An excellent way to entertain yourself on the go and minimise screen time, podcasts have been gaining popularity these past few years. According to a 2020 report by PricewaterhouseCooper, India has emerged as the third-largest podcast listening market in the world with 57.6 million monthly listeners. The extent and variety of expertly curated global content that is available makes it the preferred choice for people who seek a conversational format. We have handpicked five of the most enthralling non-fiction podcasts that you should listen to.

For the curious

Stuff You Should Know is a teen-friendly podcast for anyone who’s curious. You know how you’ve always wondered about random things that might seem far-fetched? Hosts of this podcast get to the bottom of intriguing topics such as the existence of zombies, Satanism, and the Stonewall Uprising, that can pique anyone’s interest. Additionally, educational episodes touch upon topics including acid rain, chaos theory, and much more. The hosts’ fun banter makes it much easier to grasp even technical jargon. With over 1500 episodes, ranging from 12 to 60 minutes, the podcast is ideal for binge listening.

Available on Spotify, Apple