Longform – a podcast about writing that uncovers the story behind the story. Hosts Aaron Lammer, Max Linksky and Evan Ratliff have a weekly conversation with non-fiction writers on how they create their work.

After On – A delightfully geeky dive into science, medicine, and technology from entrepreneur turned Sci-Fi author Rob Reid. The goal of the podcast is to give you a deep understanding of a topic via a conversation with Rob and his armada of big brain guests.

Marketplace – Making context of the economy, Kai Ryssdals’ daily radio show is easily digested as a podcast.

Conversation with Tyler – Economist and polymath Tyler Cowen‘s podcast navigates the listener through a series of interviews with today’s top thinkers. Tyler’s daily blog Marginal REVOLUTION is worth a visit too.

The Business – Come for the interview and stay for the banter for this weekly podcast on entertainment industry news. Hosted by fearless  Kim Masters who interviews with actors, directors, and producers.

The Knowlege Project – An extension of his newsletter and blog of the same name, Shane Parrish takes the listener on a journey of self-improvement by learning deeply, thinking widely and reading books strategically.