From true crime documentary to sport geekery, business, meditation, politics and fiction, there’s a podcast to satisfy every facet of humankind’s restless curiosity.
It’s a medium ideally suited to modern living – equally accessible on the go or while enjoying downtime – and research suggests that stimulating our imagination with auditory input reduces stress and boosts mental wellbeing.
Of course, not all podcasts are created equally, and it can be a tough task finding the super-sonic gems among a sea of static, so here’s our pick of top 10 listens to get you started, including our very own podcast, which launched last week.