We're sharing the top five road tripping podcasts to get you through those long drives and stop the arguments about what music to listen to. You'll laugh, learn something and probably wonder how this stuff happens in the world and not make the news.
Now strap yourself in, open your fave podcast app and hit download.
Hamish & Andy
💰 Cost: Free
Apple Podcast: Yes, available here
🎵 Spotify App: Yes, available here
Australia's favourite comedy duo, Hamish Blake and Andy Lee continue to highlight all the reasons why we love them in their weekly podcast. You can expect the same humour, piss take and pranks we've come to know and love. Their Power Moves segment is one that'll have your road trip turned upside down. Get ready to start pranking each other.
Who wouldn't want Hamish & Andy as their best mates?! This podcast has us in stitches, and I have literally peed myself with laughter. Listen with caution.
I Catch Killers
💰 Cost: Free
Apple Podcast: Yes, available here
🎵 Spotify App: Yes, available here
Detective Inspector Gary Jubelin uses his 25 years of experience to take you behind the scenes of Australia's most highlighted reported crimes, behind bars with criminals and into the front line with Australia's Police Force. I catch Killers will leave you fascinated, on the edge of your seat and horrified in equal measure.
If you're into crime, investigation and the truth behind the news stories that make headlines, then I Catch Killers is a must for your next road trip.
The Lighthouse
💰 Cost: Free
Apple Podcast: Yes, available here
🎵 Spotify App: Yes, available here
The twists and turns of 18-year-old Theo Hayez's last days backpacking around Byron Bay and how a community rallied behind a family from Brussels looking for their son. From the newspaper that brought you The Teacher's Pet and Who The Hell is Hamish, The Lighthouse investigates all possible scenarios as it takes you inside an extraordinary search.
If you like a good mystery, then The Lighthouse is for you. The dark side of Byron Bay is unveiled, and this podcast will have you holding on to the very last word to find out what happened to Theo.
How I Built This
💰 Cost: Free
Apple Podcast: Yes, available here
🎵 Spotify App: Yes, available here
An American guy with a fancy American accent interviews the world's best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their iconic brands. In each episode of How I Built This, founders share intimate moments of self-doubt, failure, and insights on their elevator ride to success. Think of it as a master class on innovation, creativity, leadership and navigating challenges of all kinds.
Everyone from Michael Kors, Gold Medal Olympian Allyson Felix and Sam Altman, the co-founder of the nonprofit OpenAI.
Who The Hell Is Hamish
💰 Cost: Free
Apple Podcast: Yes, available here
🎵 Spotify App: Yes, available here
An Australian news sensation, this one has us captivated from the get-go. Maybe it was because we had a friend once removed connected to the saga. Hamish Watson, a surfer dude from Sydney – turned serial con man. Hamish was due to be sentenced to jail in early 2019 for swindling a handful of victims out of more than $7m. If you think his crimes end here in Australia, you are oh so wrong.
Who The Hell Is Hamish dives into how he did it, how he evaded authorities worldwide for so long, and what's he done with all those tens of millions of dollars he stole... What would you do with $7m?!
These are our top five road tripping podcasts when travelling around Australia. Any other cool road tripping podcasts we should know about? Hit us up on IG or FB and let us know.
It's time to pack your road tripping essentials, hit download on your face podcast app and get on the road!
