Top Personal Journals Podcasts

Singer, songwriter and all-round musician Yungblud talks to friends and fans about the big stuff going on in their lives. Expect lots of fun, chaos and mischief.

Hosts Grace and Lizzie invite you into the conversations they're having at home, whether about becoming new parents, their favorite queer content lately, or what's for dinner this week. New episodes every Monday.

“I still love him and I miss him.” Losing the thing you are most sure of and coming out the other side - a story about life, love and loss. A 12-part memoir by Sophie Townsend.

Join host Lo VonRumpf, entrepreneur, stylist to the stars and everyone's dream BFF, as he explores his curiosities in life- pop culture, relationships, business, dating, sex, health, fashion, and everything in-between. Every Thursday, Lo sits down with inspiring friends, thought leaders and fascinating human beings to explore unique topics, learn something new, or just spill the tea on the hot mess express. No topic is off limits kings and kweens. Grab a beverage and treat your ear holes to a great conversation with everyone's favorite fashion-forward friend.

Unglossy is the unfiltered conversation series exploring the people, stories, and cultural forces reshaping creativity today. Hosted by hip-hop icon and educator Bun B, music industry veteran Jeffrey Sledge, and brand strategist Tom Frank, the show dives deep into how creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators build influence, identity, and legacy in a rapidly shifting world.

Each episode features candid interviews with artists, athletes, founders, storytellers, and cultural architects—revealing the real experiences behind viral moments, brand breakthroughs, career pivots, and creative risks.

If you're into culture, music, business, branding, or the behind-the-scenes game of how ideas spread, this is your front-row seat. Listen to Unglossy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow @UnglossyPod on Instagram and join the conversation.

Unglossy is produced and distributed by Merrick Studios — where stories take the mic. Learn more at wearemerrickstudios.com.

FICTION

There’s the family you grew up with:  your mom, your dad, your siblings.�� And then, there’s the family you carry around in your head for the rest of your life.  This show is about that second family, the one that lives within.

From Mermaid Palace, Sharon Mashihi brings you Appearances, a one woman audio show that straddles the line between fiction and truth.  Appearances brings to life an Iranian American family and community through the real and fantastical mental machinations of Melanie Barzadeh. Melanie is in her mid 30’s and desires nothing more than to become a mother. The difficulty of finding the right partner seems to be directly connected to the struggles witnessed in her home throughout her entire childhood. As Sharon Mashihi voice-acts all the characters in one family, the depth of the love, pain, and struggle is felt with honesty and humour at every turn.

Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of listeners’ personal dilemmas, from the everyday to the existential. Each week, they’re joined by special guests to tackle audience questions with practical advice, relatable anecdotes, and plenty of laughs. From dating and relationships to parenting and financial planning, IMO sees the iconic First Lady at her most relaxed and honest. This podcast will leave you laughing, reflecting, and feeling more prepared to tackle life’s challenges. Join the fun and submit your questions at imopod.com!

Lives Less Ordinary is a podcast from the BBC World Service that brings you the most incredible true stories from around the world. Step into someone else’s life and expect the unexpected. Each episode a guest shares their most dramatic, moving, personal story. Listen for unbelievable twists, mysteries uncovered, and inspiring journeys - spanning the entire human experience. Our guests come from every corner of the globe: from Burundi to Beverly Hills, New Zealand to North Korea, Rajasthan to Rio. And their stories can be about anything: tales of survival, humour, resilience and intrigue. From the mind-blowing account of the Japanese man trapped in his own reality TV show, to the Swedish women rescued from lions by a tin of spam. It’s life’s wild side, in stereo.

Lives Less Ordinary is brought to you by the team behind Outlook, the home of true life storytelling on BBC World Service radio for nearly 60 years. Got a story to tell? Send an email to liveslessordinary@bbc.co.uk or message us via WhatsApp: 0044 330 678 2784 You can read our privacy notice here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5YD3hBqmw26B8WMHt6GkQxG/lives-less-ordinary-privacy-notice

Welcome to Crying in Public, a weekly podcast hosted by a 24-year-old full-time law student and part-time content creator, podcaster living in NYC. Join her as she delves into the experience of growing up in an era where the boundaries between public and private life are increasingly blurred. In a world where social media often showcases only the highlights, she embraces vulnerability and authenticity while navigating the challenges of being a young woman in the 21st century. A tear or two never hurt anybody!