Whether you’re exercising, doing chores around the house, commuting to work or just trying to get some rest, podcasts are a great way to pass the time. Below we’ve picked out our top podcasts for law, business, true crime, a good laugh and sometimes, incredibly, a combination of all the above.
Written by Editorial Team. Published 29 September 2020. Last updated 30 September 2026.
Top Law Podcasts
Ladies of Law
On The Ladies of Law podcast you’ll hear women across the legal profession share their career stories in the hopes of supporting and inspiring others hoping to excel in their legal career. Each guest has their own unique career path and story to share meaning the conversations in each episode is wide ranging, deeply personal and inspirational. It’s a must listen if you’re looking to see how others forged their legal careers and gaining first hand insight into legal work.
I’m Working Late
A relatively new podcast, hosts Holly and Pragya met at a Law Society ball in Birmingham and bonded over their love for law, tech and being ambitious boss women who want to help others rise, so “I’m Working Late” was born. The show offers honest and practical advice to those looking to break into the legal world with conversations covering the challenges new lawyers could potentially face. They also chat to regular guests on the podcast, such as legal vlogger Chrissy Wolfe, who offer even deeper insight into the industry and practical tips for breaking in.
The University of Law Podcast
Ok, we admit we might be slightly biased with this choice. Still, we think that The University of Law Podcast makes for great listening. The show is packed with useful information for current and prospective students as well as anyone with an interest in law, business, criminology or psychology. Our latest series, Inside the Case, examines some of the UK’s most significant criminal and constitutional legal battles. Stream The University of Law podcast on Spotify or watch it on YouTube.
Top Business Podcasts
The Tim Ferris Show
The Tim Ferriss Show has had over one billion downloads to date and is often the number one business podcast on Apple Podcasts. Tim interviews top-tier performers in their field, such as scientists, athletes, actors and, of course, entrepreneurs. Past guests include Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, Jerry Seinfeld, Arnold Schwarzenegger, LeBron James, Elizabeth Gilbert, Ray Dalio, Michael Lewis, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Kevin Hart and many more names you are sure to recognise. You’ll find business tips and strategies on this podcast, but also book recommendations, lifestyle hacks and just all-around fascinating conversations to help you optimise your life.
Ted Business
You may be aware of Ted Talks, but did you know they had a business specific podcast? They come packed full of thought-provoking information, in ten-to-twenty-minute episodes.
Diversity in the workplace, inclusion, standing up for yourself, innovation, social media and many more topics are included in this varied but always passionate podcast. If you’re looking for an episode to start with, try ‘How to get serious about diversity and inclusions in the workplace’ by Janet Stovall. She includes some powerful statistics that help to explain the importance of improving diversity within her university.
Top True Crime Podcasts
RedHanded
RedHanded is a British award-winning true crime podcast from hosts Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala. Their weekly episodes look at various types of crime from across the globe. From modern cases such as the Idaho student murders to older events like the Chernobyl disaster and MKUltra, there is something to interest everyone. Due to the hosts living in the UK, they also include stories closer to home, like that of the Grenfell Tower fire, that make difficult listening so please listen mindfully and skip any episodes you may find upsetting.
Criminal
Criminal features one of the most famous voices in the podcast world thanks to host and co-creator Phoebe Judge. Her sultry tones introduce us to criminals and the people impacted by crime. Unlike most true crime podcasts, this isn’t a shock factor show. Every episode looks into a different type of crime, from stealing Venus Flytraps en masse (Episode 5 Dropping Like Flies) and identity theft (Episode 51 Money Tree) to the legal responsibilities of a book that teaches people to get away with murder (Episode 85 The Manual). Although the show started in 2014, Criminal shows no signs of slowing down or running out of intriguing crimes to keep you listening.
Top Entertainment Podcasts
No Such Thing as a Fish
QI television show researchers James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski and Dan Schreiber come together every week (with the occasional guest) to discuss their favourite fact of the week. You’ll learn all sorts of weird and wonderful facts you never knew you needed in your life and have plenty of laughs at the same time.
How Did This Get Made?
How Did This Get Made is a podcast that brings the love of hate-watching movies to life. Comedians and actors Jason Mantzoukas (Brooklyn 99), Paul Scheer (The League) and June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) watch all sorts of movies, from Sharknado and The Room to Justice League and Morbius. They revel in continuity errors, bad acting and canyon-sized plot holes with such energy that you can’t help but laugh along. They’re often joined by special guests, including Seth Rogen, Nathan Fielder, Amy Schumer, Charlize Theron and Roxanne Gay.
Stuff You Should Know
Stuff You Should Know is a brilliant ongoing podcast that teaches you about a wide variety of subjects. Whether you want to learn about marathons, Ouija boards, hurricanes, the KGB or dissociative identity disorder, it’s all in this podcast. With such a large, diverse back catalogue of episodes, it’s easy to swipe through and find something that interests you. If you don’t know where to start, try Axolotls: The Smiling Salamander from Mexico or E.T.: Is It Really the Worst Video Game of All Time?
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