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The best podcasts for Finding Joy and Laughing a Little
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Who am I?
I have been podcasting for a little over a year now, looking to spread a little joy on one side of the coin and tell a story on the other. My first podcast, and the one this playlist is based on is The PureJoy Podcast, in which we explore the way different, guest-brought subjects bring Joy to our lives. The second is called Dungeons, Drive-inns, and Dice; a TTRPG Actual Play Podcast, where I really get to stretch my storytelling muscles. Just looking for a way to spread a little bit of the joy that I find in my daily life. Joy is something that we all experience, so gaining different perspectives on it and how we find it is a journey we can all benefit from.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
The PureJoy Podcast is ALL ABOUT the search for joy and how we can all find it a little more in our lives. From topics big to small, loads of guests share their diverse perspectives on their joys!
What is my podcast playlist about?
Some of the following podcasts are about finding joy directly and others are just here because they have brought me a lot of joy over the years. Whether you need help discovering a little joy in your life or even understanding joy as a concept, there's something for you in the list below!
1. Wonderful!
Why this podcast?
Wonderful is RIGHT on brand with this podcast list! The hosts are a lovely couple with a large number of years of podcasting experience between them. Each episode they share with us a little bit of information on something that they find Wonderful! It's lighthearted, funny, and you learn a little bit about a lot of different subjects along the way!
Wonderful!
Rachel and Griffin McElroy
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5.0
Welcome to Wonderful! It’s an enthusiast podcast by Griffin and Rachel McElroy in which they discuss Very Good Things, and the Things that Make Them Good. Got a Good Thing you’re excited about that you want them to talk about on the show? Shoot ‘em an email at [email protected].
13 Listeners
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How many episodes does Wonderful! have?
Wonderful! currently has 409 episodes available.
What topics does Wonderful! cover?
The podcast is about Music, Comedy, Mcelroy and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Wonderful!?
The average episode length on Wonderful! is 46 minutes.
How often are episodes of Wonderful! released?
Episodes of Wonderful! are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Wonderful!?
The first episode of Wonderful! was released on Jan 23, 2016.
2. Dawnversations: Real People Talking about Real Life Stuff
Why this podcast?
Dawnversations: Real People Talking about Real Life Stuff is a lovely conversation based popdcast where Dawn brings on guests from all walks of life to talk with them about their particular batch of experiences and pick and poke their brains about all the nitty gritty details! You'll even find an episode of The PureJoy Podcast where I pick her brain!
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Casual conversations exploring a range of topics from self-help, beauty, functional medicine, comedy, New Age concepts and more! Variety is the spice of life!
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How many episodes does Dawnversations: Real People Talking about Real Life Stuff have?
Dawnversations: Real People Talking about Real Life Stuff currently has 202 episodes available.
What topics does Dawnversations: Real People Talking about Real Life Stuff cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Dawnversations: Real People Talking about Real Life Stuff?
The average episode length on Dawnversations: Real People Talking about Real Life Stuff is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Dawnversations: Real People Talking about Real Life Stuff released?
Episodes of Dawnversations: Real People Talking about Real Life Stuff are typically released every 3 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Dawnversations: Real People Talking about Real Life Stuff?
The first episode of Dawnversations: Real People Talking about Real Life Stuff was released on Feb 25, 2022.
3. Life Kit
Why this podcast?
Life Kit is a lovely quick listen about a diverse group of subjects, attempting to teach us how to tackle almost any subject in adult life. Ever grappled with saving money? Or how to process your emotions? What about how to do your taxes or prepare for retirement? If you've ever been curious about these topics and SO MANY more, check out Life Kit!
Life Kit
NPR
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4.6
Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together.
Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks an exclusive sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/lifekit
1414 Listeners
10 Comments
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How many episodes does Life Kit have?
Life Kit currently has 816 episodes available.
What topics does Life Kit cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Business.
What is the average episode length on Life Kit?
The average episode length on Life Kit is 19 minutes.
How often are episodes of Life Kit released?
Episodes of Life Kit are typically released every 1 day, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Life Kit?
The first episode of Life Kit was released on Dec 15, 2018.
4. The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Why this podcast?
The Happiness lab is all about the pursuit of joy through learning and proven science with experts that cover a wide range of topics. If you feel you struggle with understanding what happiness is, or how to find it more often in your day-to-day life, than you should check out The Happiness Lab.
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Pushkin Industries
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4.9
You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life... more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness.
136 Listeners
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How many episodes does The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos have?
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos currently has 176 episodes available.
What topics does The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Education.
What is the average episode length on The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos?
The average episode length on The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos released?
Episodes of The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos?
The first episode of The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos was released on Jul 24, 2019.
5. The Adventure Zone
Why this podcast?
The adventure zone isn't necessarily about finding or understanding joy as a whole, but it is the podcast that inspired me to listen to and (years later) begin creating podcasts! It has sparked so much joy in my life, from the deep and intricate stories to the laughs and jokes along the way, I only felt it right to include in a list of joy bringers. The Adventure Zone is a TTRPG Actual Play podcast where three brothers and their father take turn leading the family through a varied list of TTRPG campaigns! A laugh riot of a time!
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys
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4.9
Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy from My Brother, My Brother and Me have recruited their dad Clint for a campaign of high adventure. Join the McElroys as they find their fortune and slay an unconscionable number of ... you know, kobolds or whatever in ... The Adventure Zone..
74 Listeners
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How many episodes does The Adventure Zone have?
The Adventure Zone currently has 329 episodes available.
What topics does The Adventure Zone cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Fiction, Comedy Fiction, Games, Adventure, Mcelroy, Podcasts and Rpg.
What is the average episode length on The Adventure Zone?
The average episode length on The Adventure Zone is 72 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Adventure Zone released?
Episodes of The Adventure Zone are typically released every 10 days, 19 hours.
When was the first episode of The Adventure Zone?
The first episode of The Adventure Zone was released on Dec 3, 2014.
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