Spotify podcasts you should be listening to right nowSpotify podcasts have taken the world by storm, especially since 2020 when we were locked up in our homes.
by Lwandlekazi Gwiji
03-10-2022 15:30
in Culture
Stock photo of a podcast setup. Image: Adobe Stock
Spotify podcasts cover a wide range of topics, including history, business, relationships, parenting and sports, and they're a great source of entertainment and educational information.
--
On Spotify, finding the ideal podcast might be like looking for a needle in a haystack. However, we have compiled a selection of some of the most engaging Spotify podcasts to assist you in choosing your next listen.
The NDL Show
Format: Individual episodes
Length: 70 episodes so far, about one hour each
Hosted by: Financial journalist and digital creator Nondu Lehutso
The South African Spotify podcast focuses on the arts and sociopolitical issues, while covering a wide range of themes.
You might listen to an aspiring musician one week and a cosmetic surgeon the following week. You will learn about everything from politics to nuanced aspects of body beauty on The NDL Show.
--
The NDL show. Image: The NDL show
ALSO READ: Here's why Mpho Popps is trending after MacG podcast
Lesser Known Somebodies
Format: Individual episodes
Length: 23 episodes so far, about one hour each
Lesser Known Somebodies should absolutely be checked out if you have a great interest in the behind-the-scenes activities of the South African comedy industry.
This Spotify podcast, hosted by South African comedian Simmi Areff, explores the country's expanding comedy scene.
--
Simmi's eccentric humour and in-depth interviews with comics such as Jason Goliath, Orlando Gaston and Chandler Aziz make for an enjoyable listening experience.
Image: Twitter / @simmiareff
Why Won't You Date Me?
Format: Individual episodes
Length: 257 episodes so far, about 90 minutes each episode
US comedian, actress and TV personality Nicole Byer discusses contemporary dating, addressing topics like applications, open partnerships, matchmakers and more on her Spotify podcast Why Won't You Date Me?
She invites a comedian, friend or ex-lover to each show so that they discuss their dating experiences while she also analyses her own.
Image: Spotify
Black Girl Songbook
Format: Individual episodes
Length: 37 episodes so far, about 90 minutes each episode
The former editor-in-chief of Vibe conducts a weekly deep dive into a different black woman in the music business in this podcast from The Ringer, concentrating on craft, impact and legacy while delivering very specific moment-in-time stories.
In-depth interviews with songwriters, producers and performers are featured on the Spotify podcast. Songs by black women who revolutionised American music are also played.
ALSO READ: Podcast Serial' brings freedom to man unjustly doing 20+ years
F&S Uncensored
Format: Individual episodes
Length: 174 episodes, about 80 minutes each episode
Simi Badiru and Feyikemi Akin-Bankole saw F&S Uncensored as an opportunity to strengthen their friendship and prepare for life after graduation. They began the Spotify podcast by conducting the recordings in their dorm rooms at university.
Unintentionally, it led them on the self-realisation journey that came with gaining experience while working in the Nigerian music industry. Their perspectives on current pop culture news stories are influenced by this experience, which also corresponds to the challenges of their peers in their mid-20s.
DINNER INVITATION: Join TheSouthAfrican.com reader focus group dinner at Montecasino on Monday 10th October. CLICK HERE
Most recent headlines
05/01/2027
Worlds first 802.15.4ab-UWB chip verified by Calterah and Rohde & Schwarz to be ...
04/08/2026
Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, t...
04/07/2026
April 7 2026, 19:00 (PDT) Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway Opens in...
01/06/2026
January 6 2026, 05:30 (PST) Dolby Sets the New Standard for Premium Entertainment at CES 2026
Throughout the week, Dolby brings to life the latest innovatio...
13/05/2026
New Adobe Premiere Color Grading Mode Accelerated on NVIDIA GPUs
Joel Pennington May 13, 2026
0 Comments
New NVIDIA RTX-accelerated features streamlin...
13/05/2026
Grass Valley announced that dB Broadcast has delivered new IP-based outside broadcast (OB) trucks for Cloudbass, featuring Grass Valley LDX 100 Series cameras a...
13/05/2026
Ikegami will exhibit the latest additions to its wide range of broadcast production cameras, control units, viewfinders and monitors on stand 5D3-1 at Broadcast...
13/05/2026
FISE, working with the founding members of the XR Sports Alliance (XRSA), Accedo, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and HBS, have collaborated to develop an immersive...
13/05/2026
Canon Unveils New EOS R6 V Full-Frame EOS Camera and RF20-50mm F4 L IS USM PZ Bu...
13/05/2026
Boston Conservatory at Berklee Honors Beth Morrison and Moses Pendleton at Comme...
13/05/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
13/05/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
13/05/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
13/05/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
13/05/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
13/05/2026
Creative software developer Foundry today announced the latest developments on Nuke Stage. A purpose-built application for end-to-end virtual production and in-...
13/05/2026
A definitive portrait of one of Ireland's most influential musicians
New TV documentary airs Monday 18 May on RT One and RT Player at 9.35pm
Watch the...
13/05/2026
Agentic AI is changing the way users get work done. Following the success of OpenClaw, the community is embracing new open source agentic frameworks. The latest...
13/05/2026
Reinforcement-learning agents - AI systems that learn by trial and error - can c...
12/05/2026
Beyond the Hype: A Strategic Post-Hoc Analysis of NAB 2026 If NAB Show 2026 had an underlying theme, it was a quiet, industry-wide pivot from the high-energy sp...
12/05/2026
Guntermann and Drunck (G&D), a Panoptec Technologies Group company, and CT Square, led by Chandresh Shah, have announced a joint venture to distribute G&D and V...
12/05/2026
With 30 days until the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Telemundo, the exclusive Spanish-language home of the tournament in the United States, has announced th...
12/05/2026
The NHL has announced the return of Stanley Pup for its third consecutive year, a 90-minute special featuring adoptable rescue dogs competing on a miniature rin...
12/05/2026
NBCUniversal presented its 2026 Upfront to advertisers at Radio City Music Hall, detailing upcoming programming across NBC, Peacock, Bravo, and Versant properti...
12/05/2026
FOX Sports has announced funding for the Fandom and Social Connection Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School's Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Publ...
12/05/2026
TNDV and Live Media, both divisions of Live Media Group, supported live broadcast coverage around NCAA Final Four weekend in Indianapolis, including the March M...
12/05/2026
The European Football Alliance (EFA) has announced a content distribution agreement with Fubo Sports Network, the free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel ...
12/05/2026
For the first time, Spanish-speaking fans in the U.S. will have two separate tel...
12/05/2026
CP Communications led a comprehensive spectrum management initiative on behalf of Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby week, coordinating RF assets across the ...
12/05/2026
LiveU has announced a strategic partnership with DRONERESPONDERS, a 501(c)3 non-...
12/05/2026
Open Broadcast Systems has announced that BMC TV, a specialist in IP transport of broadcast content, has selected the Open Broadcast Systems 5G Flyaway solution...
12/05/2026
NEP Europe, part of NEP Group, has announced it will deliver broadcast solutions...
12/05/2026
Grass Valley has announced continued collaboration with Ravensbourne University ...
12/05/2026
Stats Perform has announced the launch of Opta Pulse, an AI-assisted video creation and distribution platform for leagues, rights holders, and broadcasters. The...
12/05/2026
FOX Sports has announced a collaboration with Sesame Workshop to integrate Sesame Street characters into FOX Sports' FIFA World Cup 2026 programming. Conten...
12/05/2026
To date, NHL Productions has produced 19 broadcasts with commentary in American Sign Language
NHL in ASL (American Sign Language) may be just one show, but the...
12/05/2026
Google's Brian Albert: creators, athletes, highlights, nostalgia, second-scr...
12/05/2026
A still from Past Lives by Celine Song, an official selection of the Premieres program at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. (Courtesy of Sundance Institute | p...
12/05/2026
Spotify is where fans and artists come together, turning discovery into somethin...
12/05/2026
Features patented Marco-MMC clocking technology
Black Lion Audio's latest release combines the company's expertise in clocking with their renowned p...
12/05/2026
New Track Panel, sequencer upgrades & more
Following their recent public beta release, Reason Studios have announced the full release of Reason 14. With the...
12/05/2026
One month to go! SBS reveals expansive FIFA World Cup 2026 lineup beyond the pi...
12/05/2026
Rohde & Schwarz presents its advanced solutions for power electronics testing at...
12/05/2026
aconnic AG (ISIN: DE000A0LBKW6), Munich, has developed a modified fund raising p...
12/05/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
12/05/2026
Tyrell Corporation, specialists in high-end live sports and entertainment broadcasts, was tasked with delivering compelling broadcast coverage of premier equest...
12/05/2026
Registration is now open for IBC2026 as the global media, entertainment and technology community prepares to converge on the RAI Amsterdam from 11 14 September ...
12/05/2026
Ross Video, a global leader in live video production technology, will present its latest innovations and integrated production workflows at BroadcastAsia 2026, ...
12/05/2026
500 selected leaders from around the world across start-ups, corporates, and venture capital. Over 50bn in assets under management among attending investors, a...
Spotify podcasts you should be listening to right nowSpotify podcasts have taken the world by storm, especially since 2020 when we were locked up in our homes. 
