6 of the best podcasts you need to listen to right now
6 April 2018
Fancy a laugh? We've got a podcast for you. How about some life advice? Yup, got that too. Do you prefer deep-dive documentaries that tackle big issues? Yep, we've got you covered.
Podcasts are where it's at right now and we appreciate that all of the choice can make picking one a pretty hard task. Enter: Radio 1's podcasts.
From laughs with A-listers to real-life hard-hitting stories, here are the series you need to download, stat...
Kench
Listen and subscribe to Kench here now!
Need some laughs to keep you perky on that journey to your parent's house? Look no further than Kench. The comedy podcast has kicked off with a four-part series from Benjamin Partridge titled Ray Moss - No Stone Unturned.
Ray Moss is a private investigator and the show chronicles his investigative tekkers as he sets out to get to the bottom of the small and bizarre mysteries of baffled listeners. After that, you can look forward to lols courtesy of Birthday Girls, Andy Field, Battle Acts!, Jen Wakefield and Matt Edmondson.
Niki and Sammy's Peachy Podcast
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Troye Sivan. Mark Ferris. Rose and Rosie. Niki and Sammy's Peachy Podcast might only be on its sixth episode but the guys have already played host to a fair few big names.
Embarrassing moments, favourite fandoms, nostalgic throwbacks and all things trending are the order of the day as far as Niki and Sammy are concerned, complete with the hottest music news and juicy goss galore. But be warned: you'll be hooked the minute you listen.
Life Hacks
Listen and subscribe to Life Hacks here now!
Sharing is caring, which is why Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha have taken it upon themselves to tackle all those topics that you're too embarrassed to ask about.
Life Hacks is the podcast where nothing is off limits. Smear tests, cheating partners, first times, mental health, sex myths and so much more; Katie and Dr Radha dish on their experiences as well as chow down on those of the listeners. If frank and honest chat is your thing then we might have just introduced you to your new favourite podcast...
Movies That Made Me
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Ali Plumb is Radio 1's resident movie expert. When he's not powering through motion flick after motion flick, the chances are he's settling down for a glorious ol' chinwag with some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Daisy Ridley, Chris Hemsworth, John Boyega, Tom Cruise, Charlize Theron, Samuel L. Jackson and Rachel McAdams are just a handful of the A-listers that have been given the Ali Plumb treatment, as he takes a deep dive into their acting archives and fishes out morsels of insider gossip along the way.
How I Got Here
Listen and subscribe to How I Got Here here now!
Presented by Jovian Wade, Percelle Ascott and Dee Carter, A.K.A. JPD, A.K.A. Mandem On The Wall, How I Got Here is a podcast full to the brim with fresh wisdom, advice for making and shaping your own future and interviews aplenty with entrepreneurs and influencers. Fancy making money moves like Cardi B? This is where you start.
Radio 1 & 1Xtra Stories
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We love a good documentary and, luckily for us, so does Reece Parkinson.
Each week, the 1Xtra DJ goes in deep on real-life stories and issues that are sure to challenge your thinking. Topics covered so far include: skin conditions, rap and religion, veganism, mindfulness, the Kardashian effect, colourism, mental health and #couplegoals. Truly something for everyone.
