99% Invisible
Looks at things that may be "in plain sight", but the stories of how things are/came to be can be fascinating. From sheep who graze on seaweed to an architectural legacy to developing countries from an unexpected source.
What Roman Mars Can Learn About Con Law
Host of 99% Invisible with a law professor looks at the history of CONstitutional law, especially regarding a certain president.
Short History Of
A UK-centric look at a person, place, event. From the Real Pirates of the Caribbean to Eleanor Roosevelt to The Beatles, to Marie Curie and Sir Isaac Newton.
TED Talks Daily
A daily download of some of the interesting talks presented at TED/TEDx events and other related discussions. (T = technology, E = education, D = design. X may stand for experimental/cutting edge). There are a number of spin off podcasts as well.
Sidedoor
From the Smithsonian. Takes an in depth look at something in the Smithsonian's collection.
AirSpace
From the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. In depth look at something from the collection.
(There's also a podcast from the National Portrait Gallery, but I haven't listened to it yet.)
Twenty Thousand Hertz
A discussion of sound and other audio curiosities. From the Windsor Hum to the history of audio (trademarked) brand sounds and more.
The Plot Thickens
From Turner Classic Movies. Behind the scenes of a director's life work (season 1) or a specific movie (season 2).
