This podcast quiz suggests what podcast you should listen to based on your favorite genre, hosts, and personalities.
Find the Podcast You Should Be Listening to
The Podcast Quiz is an online tool to discover audible shows. It asks you 20 quick questions that determine what type of audience you are and what pods you would like.
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Over 100 Popular Pod Suggestions
The Podcast Finder Tool suggests not one but 10+ pods to listen to. Put simply, each result comes with a list of the best shows you might enjoy.
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Based on Your Interests—and Personality!
Your likes and dislikes determine what content to consume. But to see the bigger picture, it’s actually your personality that affects your choices.
To fine-tune the results, the Podcast Quiz considers both your interests and characteristics. (That’s how it comes up with an accurately customized list of suggestions).
5 Ways to Choose the Podcast You Should Listen to
Yeah, finding a pod you can relate to is not easy. But it’s certainly possible. Here are five practical methods to discover your next favorite audible show.
1. Choose by genre.
What type of topics interest you? Comedy, politics, arts, sports, mystery? The answer could determine the show to which you should listen.
Recent data by Statista shows that comedy, news, and true crime podcasts are the most popular podcast genres in the US.
But the following table can give you a better idea of pop genres.
Podcast Genre | US Popularity |
Comedy | 22% |
News | 21% |
True Crime | 18% |
Sport | 17% |
Health/Fitness | 17% |
Religion/Faith | 16% |
Politics | 16% |
Productivity | 15% |
Investigative Journalism | 13% |
Finances | 13% |
2. Choose by hosts or guests.
What type of online personalities do you like? Would you rather listen to random people’s funny exchanges or a polished show with well-known or expert guests?
Podcasts have a lot in common with TV shows. Think of it like choosing the next Netflix show to watch. How much do you care about characters? Bring the same attitude to picking your podcasts.
If your favorite celebrity or influencer has a pod, you should give it a listen.
3. Choose by popularity.
If you don’t have enough time to browse all pods, listen to the popular ones. A show’s popularity is an undeniable sign of quality.
The data from Edison Podcast Metrics reveals the top three podcasts in the US: The Joe Rogan Experience, Crime Junkie, and The Daily.
Find more well-liked shows in the following table.
Top Podcast | Listeners |
The Joe Rogan Experience | 11 million |
Crime Junkie | 10 million |
The Daily | 2 million |
This American Life | 2 million |
My Favorite Murder | 1.1 million |
4. Choose by your routine.
94% of Americans take care of other tasks while listening to podcasts. That’s your sign to match your lifestyle with the pod you’re listening to.
One good way to find your fave podcast is by considering your routine. What will you be doing while tuning in to the show?
News pods, for example, are excellent choices for commuting. Comedies, on the other hand, make things like chores enjoyable.
Decide the accompanying tasks and pick your podcasts accordingly.
5. Choose by quizzes.
Find the One on Spotify is a perfect quiz to discover your favorite podcasts. (You can find it in the PODCAST section of the app under the search bar).
If you’re not on Spotify, try our podcast finder. It’s quick, accurate, and free.
How Americans Discover Good Podcasts
According to surveys on StartupBonsai, 40% of Americans find their podcasts using in-app search functions. 18.3% ask for friends’ recommendations. And 15.2% take on social media to do the same.
Why It’s Overwhelming to Pick the Right Pod
Choosing a podcast is difficult because there are 850,000 shows. The number might seem insignificant when compared to 37 million channels on YouTube. But podcasting is a thriving niche, and the number of audible shows is increasing rapidly.
Save Time: Let Your Taste Choose Your Favorite Podcast
Still asking yourself, “What podcast should I listen to?” Hit the start button and find out now.
The following questions analyze your likes, dislikes, and overall personality to suggest the best shows.
Let’s discover your next favorite pod.
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How to Play?
Playing personality quizzes is straightforward: Choose the option that’s true about you—or you relate to—and select “Next.” Unlike trivia quizzes, personality tests have no right or wrong answers. But the questions are in forced-choice format. The point is to push you to choose an option that makes the most sense, not the one that’s 100% true. For the most accurate results, don’t overthink your responses. Go with options that you “feel” are the best.
Questions of the quiz
- 1When is the best time to tune in to a podcast?
When you’re sad or bored.
When you have nothing else to do.
When you’re home alone.
When you’re preparing to go to bed.
When you’re working out.
When you have some extra free time.
When you’re working.
When you’re commuting to work.
- 2What kind of podcast hosts are your favorite?
Funny
Well-spoken (with a lovely voice)
Mysterious
Famous
Energetic/Inspirational
Successful
Businesspersons
Knowledgeable and respected
- 3What do you want your fave podcast to be about?
Random interesting topics
Daily life and relatable stuff
Mysterious and weird stuff
Complicated and mind-boggling stories
Health, exercise, and lifestyle.
Tips and hacks for advancing your career.
Expert advice on important topics.
Politics, news, or daily events.
- 4Where do you usually listen to your podcasts at?
Living room
Streets (while walking)
Bedroom
Backyard or outdoors in general
Gym (working out)
Home office
Office
Car
- 5What kind of news interests you?
Stupid silly stuff
Celebrity and Hollywood news
Crimes and serial killer stuff
Movie, album, or book releases
Sports news
Technology news
Finance news
Politics
- 6What kind of movies do you often watch?
Comedy
Romance
Thriller or horror
Drama
Action
Sci-fi
I prefer documentaries
Biopic (Biography movies)
- 7How often and how do you read?
I rarely read.
I occasionally listen to audiobooks.
I read novels on the weekends.
I read novels every night.
It depends on my schedule.
I listen to audiobooks every week.
I read on my phone/laptop every day.
I read newspapers every morning.
- 8What kind of guests should be on your favorite podcast?
Funny
Internet personalities
Someone with a tragic life story
Actors, directors, writers.
Athletes, coaches, inspirational people
Doctors, inventors, and smart people
Successful and respected people
Politicians, critics, and reviewers.
- 9Random question: how do you feel right after waking up in the morning?
Tired
Happy
Bored
Calm
Energetic
Unmotivated
Nervous
Sad
- 10Which one could be an activity you enjoy?
Smoking or drinking
Eating out
Reading
Watching movies
Walking or hiking
Learning new skills
Online bets or gamble
None of them
- 11Which of these Netflix shows have you watched recently?
BoJack Horseman
Sex Education
The Jeffery Dahmer Story
Heartstopper
The Witcher
Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Dirty Money
None of them
- 12Which app do you use more often?
YouTube
Snapchat or Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Fitbit (or other health apps)
Time management apps
CashApp, PayPal, Venmo (or other finance apps)
News reader apps. (Or none of the above)
- 13Which one’s a topic you could give an improvised speech on?
Random BS
Hollywood gossip
Serial killers
Movies, TV shows, books
Sports or nutrition/health
Time management or self-improvement
Financial advice
Politics
- 14Which one sounds boring?
Listening to politicians
Watching TV adverts
The routine of everyday life
Waiting in for a delivery
Reality TV shows
Slow internet connections
Standing in line
Being stuck in traffic
- 15Why do you want to listen to a podcast?
I’m bored
I have nothing else to do
I finished my favorite podcast and need a new one.
I like listening to stories while doing other stuff.
I want to make the most of my workout routine.
I want to make the most of my free time.
I’m looking for specific tips and tricks.
I want to keep myself in the loop.
- 16How much free time do you have per day?
4 hours or more
3 hours
2 hours
1 hour
50 minutes
40 minutes
30 minutes
15 minutes or less
- 17How many hours do you drive per day?
I don’t drive
15 minutes
20 minutes
25 minutes
30 minutes
40 minutes
45 minutes
1 hour or more
- 18Which one describes your personality?
Easygoing
Extroverted
Introverted
Friendly or nice
Energetic/Optimist
Nervous and shy
Quick-thinking and analytical
Calm and mindful
- 19Final question: How old are you?
19 or younger
20-22
23-25
26-28
29-31
32-35
36-40
41 or older