https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 19:03:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923916 Fri, 28 May 2021 14:15:27 +0000 LadyDi 2923916@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: @Chuckles: Same. I have similar feelings about Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923915 Fri, 28 May 2021 13:48:18 +0000 Chuckles 2923915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: 100% about Dax. His narcissism is intense. I also enjoyed it for awhile, but I can't listen anymore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923911 Fri, 28 May 2021 11:09:42 +0000 Corduroy 2923911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the suggestions! Sorry I've been busy with trying to wrap up work pre-vacation. I'll start downloading. </p> <p>Throwing out a suggestion for the true crime followers, I recently binged In Your Own Backyard which follows the disappearance of a college freshman in 1996ish. I went to the school shortly thereafter and followed the case for years and they finally made an arrest in the case (thanks to the podcast?). It's very local for me so I'm not sure how it holds up to a wider audience.</p> <p>@lady baltimore: My husband watches a show where guys sit around talking about bad movies so your suggestions might be right up his alley. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923910 Fri, 28 May 2021 10:05:36 +0000 erinbaderin 2923910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady baltimore: Oh man, Armchair Expert - for me I started out loving it and then over time switched over, because I just can't take Dax. It makes me sad because I liked the podcast but his need to make everything about him infuriates me. I went back for one more try with the Prince Harry episode and when he cut him off talking about his time in Afghanistan to talk about when he, Dax, was "lucky enough to go to Afghanistan TWICE" on USO tours I saw red. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923905 Fri, 28 May 2021 07:05:50 +0000 LadyDi 2923905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am listening to an audiobook for Hidden Valley Road and I think it's so good. It's nonfiction, about a family with 12 children and 6 of them ended up with schizophrenia. Kind of terrifying as a parent, but I think it's so interesting and well-written (and read). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923904 Thu, 27 May 2021 21:39:19 +0000 lady baltimore 2923904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Someone else mentioned You're Wrong About, and that is probably my favorite podcast right now.</p> <p>If you are into pop culture, The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show is fun (and interactive - if you want to throw them a couple bucks on Patreon, you can even get "empty studio" episodes so you and DH can play along without the answers being spoiled).</p> <p>This Podcast Will Kill You if either of you are science nerds.</p> <p>For audiobooks, I am a big fan of Bill Bryson, and think he has fairly wide appeal. He also has a pretty extensive catalogue, so you should be able to find something to suit your interests.</p> <p>ETA: Also, I feel like Dax Shephard's Armchair Expert is either a "hate it" or "love it", so maybe check that out and see where you land.</p> <p>Which also reminds me of I Hate It but I Love It (comedy movie reviews) and How Did This Get Made? (same, but totally different vibe). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923901 Thu, 27 May 2021 15:06:55 +0000 jennlin821 2923901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you are looking for audiobooks, my absolute favorite is the Century Trilogy by Ken Follett. The first book is Fall of Giants.<br /> The trilogy start just before WWI and goes through the late 80s. You get to live through all the events of the 20th century though the eyes of upper class british, lower class british, American, German, and Russian families. The version I have from audible is narrated by my favorite narrator John Lee. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923900 Thu, 27 May 2021 11:06:48 +0000 Mommy Finger 2923900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I loved the show Scrubs so I've been into the podcast "Fake Doctors, Real Friends". Also, I was just turned onto "Smart Less" which is Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes. They're hilarious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923890 Wed, 26 May 2021 13:04:50 +0000 Umbreon 2923890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you watch and enjoy the office? My fav podcast these days is the Office Ladies </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923871 Wed, 26 May 2021 08:26:56 +0000 Chuckles 2923871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erinbaderin: Thanks, that's good to know! I've been much more in the mood for light/funny things lately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923870 Wed, 26 May 2021 07:49:56 +0000 erinbaderin 2923870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chuckles: Terrible Thanks for Asking is good but a lot - I used to listen to it (in the before-times when I had a commute) and it always took me a while to shake it off when arriving at work/home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923868 Tue, 25 May 2021 20:51:06 +0000 Chuckles 2923868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite podcasts lately are POOG (but maybe not DH friendly), Sibling Revelry with Kate and Oliver Hudson, and Don't Ask Tig. I haven't listened to, but have heard excellent things about, How I Built This, You're Wrong About, and Terrible Thanks for Asking. Also, My Dad Wrote A Porno is older but I'm just now listening. Definitely not for with kids in the car, but it's hilarious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923867 Tue, 25 May 2021 19:32:24 +0000 erinbaderin 2923867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What do you like? Season two of In the Dark is excellent true crime, pretty non-graphic in case the kids start paying attention. I’m really into Recipe Club right now - three chefs (one is David Chang) each pick a recipe with a common ingredient, they all cook all three, and then discuss. Late Night with Seth Meyers is just the Closer Looks and interviews from the show, it’s great. My favourite podcast of all time is Heavyweight, delightful, a little quirky, and really feel-good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923863 Tue, 25 May 2021 16:46:12 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2923863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Kite Runner... trying to think of others </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/podcasts-or-audiobook-recos-for-car-trip#post-2923862 Tue, 25 May 2021 16:22:08 +0000 Corduroy 2923862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We'll be doing a lot of driving this week so I'm looking for recommendations for podcasts or audiobooks to listen to with DH. I have some kid ear friendly stuff queued up but realistically (&amp; hopefully) they'll be completely absorbed in their tablets most of the time so it doesn't need to be family friendly. </p> <p>Any recommendations? </p>