Here are 20 must-listen podcasts for 2020
Make your car drives a little more entertaining with these podcast picks…
Make your car drives a little more entertaining with these podcast picks…


The Big Beauty Broadcast – Yes, that’s right, folks, we’ve only gone and launched a podcast! Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts for your monthly dose of all things beauty.

Fashion No Filter – Camille Charriere and Monica Ainley give you a unique, behind the scenes look at how the fashion industry opera

How to Fail With Elizabeth Day – A podcast that highlights and celebrates the failures in peoples’ lives. Jump straight for former Cosmo editor, Farrah Storr’s episode, for a look into the inner workings of, well, here!

You’re Booked – As host Daisy Buchanan puts it: this is a podcast for literary nosey parkers. The series takes you through the bookshelves of authors, celebs, politicians, and just about anyone else who can read!

When Women Win – One of the most-listened to podcast in the region, this series, hosted by Rana Nawa, highlights stories of female role models from around the world, who share their inspirational stories You had us at ‘women’, tbh.

Stuff You Should Know – Why is the Mona Lisa so famous? Do zombies actually exist? Join Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant as they get to the bottom of odd questions. Really, really odd questions.

The Dukkan Show – Dukkan translates to ‘home’ in Arabic, and the trio behind this cultural podcast – Omar Tom, Reem Hameed and Mohamed Akkaoui – explore what it means to grow up as ‘third culture kids’ in the Middle East.

Off the Hookah with Phil and Cooper – An up-to-date and sometimes amusing look at the headlines in the Middle East.

Asking for a Friend – Everyone’s favourite reality star, Lauren Conrad, has launched the most Lauren Conrad podcast ever. Can this woman do no wrong?

Red Handed – The ultimate for true crime junkies, Suruthi & Hannah just head first into all manner of macabre madness. Tip: don’t listen when alone.

Getting Curious – Owner of our hearts and Queer Eye superstar Jonathan Van Ness explores issues of the day, with advice from experts.

Dolly Parton’s America – This nine-part series dives into the Dollyverse and examines the life, art, and cultural influence of one of country music’s most beloved figures.

Happy Place – Fearne Cotton opens up candidly about mental health throughout Happy Place. Her guests (who are all famous AF, btw) touch on everything from anxiety to depression.
Beyond Today – The BBC’s daily podcast is great for keeping up with what’s going on in the news. Each episode is only 20 mins, which means the bingeability levels are high.
DM FM – This home-grown series is the brainchild of the incredibly talented (and oh so stylish) Anum Bashir, founder of Desert Mannequin.
Joan and Jericha – “Agony aunts” Joan and Jericha (played by Julia Davis and Vicki Pepperdine) dole out judgemental, offensive and very much satirical “advice” to explicit questions.
The Hilarious World of Depression – Smashes through the stigma of depression by inviting comedians to talk about their experiences of it.
Super Soul Conversations – All bow down to Oprah. That is all.
Pretty Big Deal – The kween of body confidence, Ashely Graham, taps into her little black book of A-listers for honest, inspiring and boundary-breaking chats.
The Daily Mediation Podcast – Take 10 minutes away from your desk each day, and take a stroll whilst listening to this. You’ll thank us later.
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