11 celebrity podcasts we just can't get enough of

If there’s a topic you love, there’s likely a podcast out there about it. One of the most diverse mediums available, the low barriers to entry have helped the world of podcasting explode in recent years, giving way to captivating serial shows, groundbreaking interview series and titles dedicated to explaining all the weird and wonderful things in life. Celebrities have, naturally, jumped on the podcast bandwagon, with many actors, comedians, models and TV hosts launching their own niche show that often include a visit or two (or many, many more) from their equally famous friends. From Bachelor nation, to the soothing words of Oprah, to the ultimate Office rewatch companion, these celebrity podcasts will keep you entertained for hours, especially useful now as physical distancing and self-isolating have become the new normal.

Office Ladies

Celebrity: Actresses Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey (The Office)Past Topics/Guests: Rainn Wilson, Melora Hardin, Paul Feig, Greg DanielsAverage Episode Length: 55 minutesThere are those who have watched every episode of The Office at least four times and those who have never seen an episode but there's aren't that many people in between. If you’re in the first group, you’re likely already listening to Office Ladies. Hosted by Jenna Fisher and Angela Kinsey aka Pam Halpert (née Beesly) and Angela Martin, each podcast installment breaks down an episode of the beloved NBC comedy. The women have already made it to Season 2 since launching their podcast in 2019. Guests have included their Office co-stars Rainn Wilson and Melora Hardin, as well as writer Paul Feig and writer/executive producer Greg Daniels. Each episode of Office Ladies opens with some fast facts about the episode before Fischer and Kinsey launch into the behind the scenes content fans will love to hear. The Office ran for eight seasons, giving the podcast a hard end. That’s what she said.

Getting Curious With Jonathan Van Ness

Celebrity: Hairstylist and author Jonathan Van Ness from Queer EyePast Topics/Guests: Abelism, clean beauty, Amazon rainforest, gender pay gap, geoengineeringAverage Episode Length: 45 minutesMuch like Van Ness’ breakout role on Netflix’s Queer Eye, the bubbly and positive host draws listeners in with his warmth and then hits you right in the feels with his brilliant and digestible takes on heavy topics. Interviewing experts in their respective fields, each episode has Van Ness helping to explain complex issues, making topics we should know about but haven’t taken the time to understand appealing and digestible. How can we twerk on climate change? Oh honey, Jonathan Van Ness and Bill Nye will tell you in under 50 minutes.[video_embed id='1560699']BEFORE YOU GO: Why podcasts have taken over the daily commute[/video_embed]

Pretty Big Deal With Ashley Graham

Celebrity: Model Ashley Graham (Sports Illustrated, Michael Kors, H&M)Past Topics/Guests: Kim Kardashian, Demi Lovato, Gayle King, Shay MitchellAverage Episode Length: 35 minutesModel and body inclusivity advocate Ashley Graham took to the podcasting medium like a natural, interviewing mostly female celebrities about their careers, their personal lives, and common issues like self-esteem and self-worth. Now a new mom herself, Graham is also using her podcast to open the conversation around mom-shaming and create a support system for new parents. As a model, Graham may not have a face for podcasting (get it?!), but she has the intuition for it.

Anna Faris Is Unqualified

Celebrity: Actress Anna Faris (Mom, The House Bunny, What’s Your Number, Overboard)Past Topics/Guests: Chris Evans, Kat Von D, Alison BrieAverage Episode Length: 1 hourActress Anna Faris isn’t an expert and doesn’t play one on her podcast, but she does give advice from her own life experience…in which she is an expert. Faris and her famous guests take calls from regular people and give their best advice on everything from cold feet before marriage to parenting woes, while also sharing stories from their own lives. Warm and welcoming, Unqualified begins every episode with Faris reading letters from listeners responding to previous episodes and callers, creating a community for listeners in a way that few podcasts have done before.

Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations

Celebrity: Oprah WinfreyPast Topics/Guests: Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Dwayne JohnsonAverage Episode Length: 30 minutesIt turns out, being one of the greatest TV interviewers of all time makes you a pretty good podcast host—not much of an A-Ha moment there. Oprah Winfrey is one of the few people who can give up a daytime TV series after two decades and become even busier. The mighty O has kept her motivating and captivating interviews alive with her SuperSouConversations, which include discussions with celebrities, psychologists, writers and more. Take a deep breath, pick any episode, and let Oprah fill your earbuds until the world around you feels calmer.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Celebrity: Actor Dax Shepard (Parenthood, The Ranch, Bless This Mess) and co-host Monica Padman (Bless This Mess, The Good Place)Past Topics/Guests: Kristen Bell, Ashton Kutcher, Ronan Farrow, Emilia ClarkeAverage Episode Length: 2 hoursDax Shepard may view himself as an underdog in Hollywood, which is a topic he returns to often on his podcast, but he doesn’t seem to have any trouble booking A-listers for his show. The actor and director has one of the most impressive libraries of guests, from his former co-stars like Ashton Kutcher and Will Arnett, to wife Kristen Bell and familiar experts like Dr. Phil, Dr. Drew and Sanjay Gupta and well-known authors Malcolm Gladwell and Gillian Flynn. Armchair Expert does a deep-dive on each guest, starting with their childhood and learning how they arrived and eventually broke through in Hollywood, and Shepard is equally candid about his own issues, including his journey to sobriety. Each episode concludes with a fact check by Shepard’s co-host, and "soulmate" Monica Padman, and the two also provide a glimpse into what life is like in La-La Land.

RuPaul: What’s The Tee? with Michelle Visage

Celebrity: RuPaul and Michelle Visage (RuPaul’s Drag Race)Past Topics/Guests: Leslie Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Geri Halliwell, Sean HayesAverage Episode Length: 1 hour, 10 MinutesA good interviewer is educated on their subject and knows when to move the conversation along and when to stay quiet. RuPaul and Michelle Visage are good interviewers, which is especially rare for people who have made careers out of being centre stage and having a sense of identify out of the spotlight. These industry veterans have transitioned seamlessly from VH1 to podcasts with What’s The Tee, putting their in-depth knowledge of pop culture to good use while interviewing the biggest names in Hollywood, fashion, the drag scene and beyond.

Life Is Short With Justin Long

Celebrity: Actor Justin Long (Going The Distance, Die Hard 4, Alvin And The Chipmunks)Past Topics/Guests: Kevin Smith, Jonah Hill, Lena Dunham, Olivia WildeAverage Episode Length: 1 hour, 30 minutesJustin Long only launched Life Is Short in 2019, but the actor is quickly making a name for himself as a charming and captivating interviewer. Hosting the show with his brother Christian, the men open each episode discussing the upcoming interview before launching into an hour-plus conversation on life, work and the great beyond. Past guests have included Long’s frequent collaborator Kevin Smith, fellow actors Kristen Bell and Penn Badgley, scientists Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson, wrestler Chris Jericho, chef Wolfgang Puck and more.

The Betchelor

Celebrity: Derek Peth (Bachelorette, Bachelor In Paradise) Kay Brown (Betches Media Producer)Past Topics/Guests: Every episode of The Bachelor/The BacheloretteAverage Episode Length: 45 minutesWhat does a semi-famous celeb do after appearing on a reality dating show? Launch a podcast. There are many former Bachelor and Bachelorette stars who are sharing their opinions with the masses on a weekly basis, but one of our faves is Bachelor In Paradise winner Derek Peth and professional Bachelor watcher Kay Brown. The best part of watching The Bachelor and The Bachelorette is discussing each episode with friends, which is exactly what Peth and Brown do. The pair often invite former Bachelor nation stars on their show to dissect every moment, find out what viewers didn’t see on TV and talk a whole lot of trash. As if we’re not watching and listening for the drama.

You Made It Weird With Pete Holmes

Celebrity: Comedian-actor Pete Holmes (Crashing, The Secret Life of Pets, American Dad)Past Topics/Guests: Bob Saget, Stephen Colbert, James Corden, D’Arcy CardenAverage Episode Length: 2 hoursComedian, writer and actor Pete Holmes has had a podcast for so long that he wasn’t even a celebrity when You Made It Weird began. Starting off his career as a clean comedian and devout Christian, Holmes’ personal life, which became the basis for his since-cancelled series Crashing, has been discussed in depth throughout the nine years of his podcast, including the end of his first marriage, questioning his faith and his eventual remarriage and birth of his first daughter. Throughout his major life changes and growing career, Holmes has continued to interview the biggest names in comedy, spirituality, music and acting, discussing faith, love, sex and God with guests like Matisyahu, Rob Bell, Sarah Silverman, Seth Rogen and many, many, many more. Nine years more.

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Celebrity: Late night host Conan O’Brien (Late Night With Conan O’Brien)Past Topics/Guests: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ali Wong, Keegan-Michael Key, John MulaneyAverage Episode Length: 1 hourConan O’Brien has been a staple on late night TV for more than two decades, but unlike his peers who spend their off-time vacationing with their famous guests (James Corden and both Jimmys, we mean you), O’Brien leaves the A-list life at work. Now he needs some friends. Along with his assistant Sona Movsesian, O’Brien hosts his in-depth interview show without the censors and frequent commercial breaks of late-night TV.[video_embed id='1926896']BEFORE YOU GO: Here's what you should be binge-watching while you're stuck at home[/video_embed]