A few recommendations

A few recommendations for podcasts I've enjoyed (My interests tend to Sci-Fi/Fantasy, and I grew up on NPR) - Flash Forward is my goto podcast recommendation. Host Rose Eveleth posits a potential future, starts with a fictional introduction to that future, then brings on a few experts to explore how we could get there & what it might mean.

Storyological is my current favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy podcast. Hosts Chris Kammerud & E G Kosh dissect a pair of short stories (usually but not always speculative fiction). Plus they're british, so good accents

Fangirl Happy Hour with Ana & Renay is the podcast that gave me the courage to just be really enthusiastic about what I love. They mix fan enthusiasm & critical discussion while discussing books, comics, movies & shows both past & present.

NPR's Pop Culture Happy hour (a core panel & rotating 4th chair) discuss Pop Culture & are excellent.

In Theory Pod takes on cultural moments & practices (like gift-giving) and discusses the theory behind them.

I'm also really enjoying the relaxed & informal podcasts that Marketplace has started putting out. Make Me Smart is incoming, Politics Inside Out is already going.

Anyway, I listen to too many podcasts, but those are a few I'd recommend.