Joe Rogan, host of “The Joe Rogan Experience” Photo credit: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
What podcasts should you be following right now?
If you want more inspiration and thought leadership, these 10 podcasts will help change your life.
10 Podcasts To Change Your Life
The Joe Rogan Experience
Joe Rogan Photo credit: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Joe Rogan’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, consistently ranks as one of the top podcasts. Rogan is a stand-up comic, mixed martial artist and sport commentator. He’s smart, thought-provoking and delves deep into the human condition. Rogan has interviewed everyone from Elon Musk and Anthony Bourdain to Jordan Peterson and David Goggins.
Tim Ferriss Photo credit: Getty
Tim Ferriss is a bestselling author whose podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, is often ranked as the #1 business podcast with over 100 million downloads. Ferriss interviews “world-class performers” ranging from Marc Andreessen and Peter Thiel to Malcolm Gladwell and Reid Hoffman to Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Foxx. Ferriss focuses on dissecting actionable advice from top books, morning routines, exercise habits and time-management tricks.
Gary Vaynerchuk Photo credit: Getty Images
Gary Vaynerchuk, host of The GaryVee Audio Experience, is everywhere. The CEO, entrepreneur, bestselling author and investor has conquered social media. His inspiring speeches are filled with straight talk, and his podcasts are a must-listen for any entrepreneur.
Tom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu, host of Impact Theory With Tom Bilyeu, is an entrepreneur who co-founded Quest Nutrition. Bilyeu focuses his podcast on inspiration, wellness, mindset, and other topics that “help people develop the skills they will need to improve themselves and the world.” Bilyeu has interviewed thought leaders such as Ferriss, Vaynerchuk and bestselling author and marketing guru Seth Godin.
Jordan Harbinger
Jordan Harbinger, host of The Jordan Harbinger Show, has been referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting.” A Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk show host, Harbinger’s show is downloaded five million times per month. His podcast has been ranked in the Top 50 iTunes podcasts for over 12 years. Harbinger interviews successful people to share their insights and perspectives with his audience.
Travis Chappell
Travis Chappell, host of Build Your Network With Travis Chappell, has a mission to “help a million people cultivate genuine relationships the right way.” Chappell focuses on networking, and he believes who you know is more important than what you know. Chappell interviews entrepreneurs, authors and thought leaders, including guests such as Bilyeu, Ed Mylett and Grant Cardone. Chappell interviewed me on a recent podcast episode, and we discussed ways you can build and grow your professional network and other advice to lead your best life.
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Rachel Hollis, host of the RISE Podcast With Rachel Hollis, is an entrepreneur, motivational superstar and bestselling author who tells it like it is. With her husband Dave Hollis, she not only creates great content, but also runs The Hollis Company. If you want inspiration, authenticity and straight talk with business and personal development leaders, then Rachel Hollis is your go-to.
Dave Ramsey
Dave Ramsey, host of The Dave Ramsey Show, is a money superstar and bestselling author. Ramsey’s show is the third largest nationally syndicated talk radio show, is heard on more than 600 radio stations and has over 14 million weekly combined listeners. Ramsey helps callers “get out of debt, gain control of their money, and achieve financial peace.”
Lewis Howes
Lewis Howes, host of The School of Greatness, is a bestselling author focused on personal development. Howes’ podcast is one of the top-ranked business and self-development podcasts on iTunes, regularly appears in the Top 50 of all iTunes podcasts, and is downloaded more than four million times per month.
New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin, host of Happier With Gretchen Rubin, is a happiness guru and bestselling author. Rubin, along with her sister Elizabeth, focuses on daily tips to make your life happier. Rubin and I have spoken about the key to a happier life, the power of “before and after,” the one question that can help you make better decisions and reduce stress and much more.
Final Thoughts
Are these the only amazing podcasts? Of course not. There are so many others podcasts that will impact the trajectory of your life. The more you can read and learn from great authors and podcasters, the more fulfilled your life can become.
Disclosure: My new book, The Lemonade Life, is published by HarperCollins, which also has published books by Gary Vaynerchuk, Rachel Hollis, Dave Ramsey and Gretchen Rubin.