We’re big fans of podcasts here at BOStoday — chances are if you see us with headphones in our ears, we’re listening to them while on a walk, riding the T, or working to create our daily newsletter.
Fortunately, there are plenty of podcasts with local ties. Some explore the Greater Boston business scene, others dive into Boston’s rich history, and even more provide local sports commentary. Here are just a few local podcasts to fill your day.
Boston’s Best | Celebrating businesses all over Massachusetts, this podcast shares how they have risen above challenges along the way to their ultimate success.
Boston Public Radio Podcast | Tune in for smart local conversations with the leaders and thinkers shaping Boston and New England.
Brattlecast: A Firsthand Look at Secondhand Books | Brattle Book Shop proprietor Kenneth Gloss and co-host Jordan Rich share short and sweet conversations on topics like the Boston Fire In 3D and Trends in Collecting.
Crime of the Truest Kind | Anngelle Wood hosts this podcast all about New England crime cases. Stay tuned for two in-person events this winter.
Connoisseurs Corner With Jordan Rich | Tap into this who’s-who of Greater Boston’s dining and entertainment scene. Recent episodes cover Newbury Street restaurant Eva, wine events, and mocktails.
Endless Thread | Hosts Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson dig into online communities in this WBUR podcast.
HUB History | Hosts Jake and Nikki share a story from the long history of Boston + feature an upcoming historical event each week. Recently, the podcast covered the crypts of the Old North Church.
ItsLitBoston Podcast | Listen to the Boston-based podcast with hosts Sam and Sho — two local guys aiming to shine a light on topics surrounding life, music, and everything in between.
Last Seen | Now on its third season, this true crime podcast covers a tragic homicide in Boston’s Haitian community, a real life Willy Wonka in Cambridge, and more. Rewind to the first season for a deep dive into the art theft at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Locked on Red Sox | A daily podcast for everything Red Sox — featuring the latest news, engaging debates, and unpopular opinions.
Radio Boston | Learn about newsmakers, big thinkers + artists in this NPR podcast.
The Struggling Artist Podcast | Trev Allen has weekly conversations with guests about being creatives, mental health, life struggles, and anything else that pops up.
Tech in Boston | Host Dave Gerhardt sits down with entrepreneurs and investors in the Boston startup community.
Reckoning + Repair | Launched this week, this new initiative by GBH will explore investigate the historical record and the discussion underway in Boston and nationwide about reparations for slavery, Jim Crow laws, and their impact on racial inequities.
Kim Carrigan | This new show will be live streamed on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. from the Big Night Live Studio at the TD Garden. The weekly podcast will be approximately 45 minutes long and will be split into three segments featuring a variety of interesting topics, interviews, and how-to tips and tricks.
