Different Podcast Genres

Looking for a new podcast on your favorite app you use can be kinda like checking out the different books in a library – there’s a bunch of different genres and categories to choose from.

As podcasting becomes more mainstream, there are more and more categories are surfacing. This will only increase as time goes on. 

Here, we’ll look at some of the most popular podcast genres out there, and show you lists of our favorite titles in each category.

What Is the Best Podcast Genre?

As with any form of media, there isn’t a ‘best’ or ‘worst’ genre of podcasting. A lot comes down to your preference. Here, you can check out some of the most popular podcast categories and links to get you started.

Society and Culture

As you can guess, society and culture is a huge category; There are a few little sub-genres in here. There is also a wide range of true-story podcasts that fit here.

 

Business

Business podcasts have always been popular. Because a lot of business owners are on the go, the podcast format works incredibly well. Many business owners create – and listen to podcasts as a way to grow their business.

 

Comedy

Comedy podcasts come in a broad range of shapes and sizes – usually, the comedy aspect comes with another category. So, you won’t see any stand-up comedy podcasts just jokes – but who knows, maybe one day.

 

News and Politics

Because of the quick publishing turnaround for podcasts, you can have daily podcasts that keep you up to date on what’s new in the world.

 

Health

Again, health is a huge topic – with every aspect of physical and mental health having a podcast dedicated to it. Experts give their best tips and advice on how to get – and stay – healthy.

 

Sport

Sports podcasts are incredibly popular with many free podcast networks delivering content. There are also paid subscription models like the Athletic that are made for sports fans.

Smaller Niche Podcast Genres

As you can guess, there’s a wide range of podcasts for everyone. No matter what small niche you’re a part of, there’s more than likely a podcast for you. These niches can be career-based, hobby-based or even demographic-based.

 

Final Thoughts

Podcasts are one of the fastest-growing media platforms at the moment. More and more listeners are falling in love with podcasts. It’s almost like you’re listening in on a private conversation as a podcast listener, and for creates, engagement is high.

Don’t let the fact that there are already a bunch of great pods out there stop you from making your own content though – you can offer your own perspective with a podcast. People will resonate with you and vibe with your personality. So start recording if that’s something you’d like to do!

Otherwise, if you’re only interested in listening, that’s okay too. There are a bunch of great podcasts waiting for you.