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The dominance of podcast content continued in 2024, with no shortage of people speaking into microphones that would later be uploaded to the internet for consumption, debate, and fuss.
That said, not all podcasts are foolish fodder. There are plenty of pods that entertain, inspire, excite and engage audiences in a way that leaves them wanting more cuties every week. To celebrate the quality audio listening experience, BOSSIP wants to name the best podcasts of the year.
Considering what a revealing year 2024 has been, we’d be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge Katt Williams’ high-level appearance in Shannon Sharpe’s work. Club Shay Shay It was released on January 3, 2024. As of this story, the nearly three-hour interview has 86 million views.
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Another podcast highlight of the year was the announcement that Mandii and WeezyWTF were rebranding their wildly popular shows. sound decision A more economically friendly product through podcasting decision decision. The Ford duo hosted a live event at NYC’s Sony Hall, making it clear that they weren’t going anywhere and that the show would change for the better.
Flip a few more pages and you’ll see other Fords that will be relevant in 2024.
WNBA bowler and Caitlin Clark nemesis Angel Reese began her podcasting journey with the launch of Unapologetically Angel in 2024. Here she hosted guests like Shaq, Latto, Glorilla, and most notably one episode with Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole. In an interview with Sexy Red, Angel asks the St. Louis rapper to spill everything in his DMs.
Another rapper who got into the podcast game this year is J. Cole from Fayetteville, North Carolina. inevitable A miniseries that takes an in-depth look at his career with his longtime friend and manager Ibrahim Hamad and their visual collaborator Scott Lazer. Cole gives insight into his childhood growing up and his dreams of becoming a rap star in New York City. The stories he shares about Jay Z, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar are what fans are drooling over. I heard you well.
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No list of great podcasts would be complete without a mention of Native Land Pod, hosted by BOSSIP political analyst Bae Angela Rye, former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, and former MSNBC anchor Tiffany Cross.
Three dynamic voices bring their perspective experiences in politics and media to the table and have honest and sometimes difficult conversations about cultural touchpoints and the place of Black Americans in the current climate on Capitol Hill.
If you’ve never listened to NPR code switch If so, you’re missing out on a treasure trove of information, interviews and insights on the most important social and global issues. As with everything on NPR, the hosts are well-researched and guests can provide context based on their real-life experiences on the topic.
