5 Top Podcast Picks 2024: From History To Bollywood

In 2023, a great number of diverse podcasts drew in listeners. Today this medium is for everyone, covering a wide range of topics and even featuring celebrities.

“Podcasts are climbing up steadily to become a mainstream medium to enjoy content. With more streaming platforms and growth of video podcasts, this medium is not niche anymore” shares Amit Doshi Head, IVM Podcasts, Pratilipi.

This year, it is a wait and watch regarding which kind of podcasts will gain favour from the audiences. Personal finance, Bollywood, Comedy, History and Celebrity-driven content are major favourites, but over time more genres are getting added to the list.

Kavita Rajwade, Co-Founder, agrees “It is essential that differentiated content is made available because what worked five years ago might not be interesting for people today. The aim is to make a variety of content that appeals to different groups of audiences”. Well, the experts say diversity will win. Till the true recipe of hit content slates is out of the bag, let’s have a look at a few podcasts to look out for in 2024.

1. Just A Filmy Game ShowA game show centred around Bollywood films, where host Antariksh Takkar pits contestants against each other to claim the title of the ‘Biggest Bollywood Dewaana/Dewaani.’ Participants engage in games, sing songs, crack jokes, and essentially provide a highly entertaining experience for the audience.
2. Paisa VaisaAt the forefront of personal finance podcasts in India, hosted by Anupam Gupta, this show provides a thorough understanding of financial matters, empowering listeners to make well-informed decisions. Anupam engages in insightful conversations with experts across the personal finance spectrum. Tune in to acquire valuable insights for making prudent financial decisions. The episodes cover a broad range of subjects, including retirement planning, strategic investing during tax season, insights into education financing, empowering seniors, and various other compelling topics.
3. The Habit CoachAshdin Doctor, known as the Habit Coach, leads audiences in creating simple habits that can improve different facets of life. These habits encompass health, sleep, stress management, productivity, movement, nutrition, and relationships. Despite each episode being brief, lasting under five minutes, it is packed with engaging facts and actionable habits.
4. Cyrus SaysPresented by the renowned comedian Cyrus Broacha, this podcast holds the distinction of being the longest-running in India. Known for its unconventional perspective on current affairs, C. The podcast is ready to deliver a humorous analysis of various subjects in the upcoming year. Along with India’s beloved comedian, the podcast features intriguing guests. It encompasses a wide range of topics such as politics, sports, civic engagement, traffic, parenting, cuisine, and beyond.
5. A Century of StoriesExplore the hidden stories of India through this podcast that dives into the untold tales behind significant historical moments. Hosted by the dynamic Kunal Vijaykar, the show reveals the behind-the-scenes events that have been instrumental in shaping contemporary India. Episodes showcase captivating stories like the ISRO journey, Atal – the poet, The Prime Minister, the 1983 World Cup, and the narrative of Homi Bhabha during India’s nuclear pursuits, among other intriguing accounts.