18 podcasts to binge during your holiday downtime

It happens to the best of us. You're lounging around at home, listening to your favorite tunes, when all of a sudden - boredom strikes. It seems like there's no show, song, book, or craft in the world that can cure your insufferable monotony.

That's why we've gathered up the best, binge-worthy podcasts for you to indulge in while you're trying to find ways to occupy your brain.

From true crime to comedy and everything in between - here are the most bingeable podcasts on the RADIO.COM app:

Zack to the Future

Mark-Paul Gosselaar hasn't watched an episode of "Saved by the Bell" since he walked off the set over 25 years ago. Now, he's revisiting his old stomping grounds to bring you recaps of the most epic moments of the show's history.

The Edge

This podcast dives into the ins and outs of the infamous Houston Astros cheating scandal, featuring interviews by Ben Reiter, the best-selling author that saw the whole thing unfold.

CounterClock

Uncovering the truths behind who killed Stacey Stanton, this podcast will give you a special dose of true crime.

Fiasco

Host Leon Neyfakh brings you inside the country's most pivotal historic events. Season 1 takes listeners on the journey of the 2000 presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore.

The Sarah Silverman Podcast

Comedian Sarah Silverman talks about all things big and small in this unfiltered podcast.

It Was Said

Jon Meacham brings listeners inside some of the most powerful, impactful, and timeless speeches in American history from people like Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr.

Smartless

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett band together to interview some of the best guests in the entertainment industry and beyond. This podcast features thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity.

WTF with Marc Maron

Comedian Marc Maron interviews people from all walks of life for revealing conversations.

Origins

This podcast from award-winning journalist and best-selling author James Andrew Miller brings you the stories and beginnings behind your favorite programs in television, movies, sports, music, and business.

Chasing Cosby

While many saw Bill Cosby as "America's Dad," he led a secret, abusive lifestyle when it came to the relationships he had with women. Andrea Constand, one of the accusers, is sharing her side of the story along with firsthand accounts from more than a dozen other survivors.

This Is Actually Happening

Listen to some of the most uncanny true stories of events that have happened to ordinary people and dramatically altered their lives. These haunting stories will stick with you long after you listen.

Once Upon a Time...in the Valley

Traci Lords was one of the O.G. porn stars in the '80s until people found out that she wasn't as old as she let on. This podcast is the world's first real-life psychological thriller and porno-noir mystery.

Wind of Change

Dive into the makings of "Wind of Change," the song made famous by The Scorpions, after journalist Patrick Radden Keefe heard a rumor that it was written by the CIA.

The Thing About Pam

In 2011, Russ Faria came home to find his wife, Betsy, dead. This podcast dives into his being convicted of murder, all the while insisting he didn't do it.

Detective Trapp

Investigator Julissa Trapp is the only woman on the homicide squad. In this podcast, she embarks on a journey to uncover answers about a murder and the disappearance of three other women.

Crime Junkie

This podcast packs a ton of true crime stories into a series of episodes. Hosts Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat bring you true crime stories for the true crime junkies.

The Catch and Kill Podcast with Ronan Farrow

Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow has been working tirelessly to uncover the shocking truths about a system that aims to protect powerful men like Harvey Weinstein. The podcast offers other sides of the story from sources, journalists, investigators, and others who have helped him uncover these truths along the way.

To Live and Die in LA

When an aspiring actress vanishes from her Hollywood apartment, Rolling Stone journalist Neil Staruss steps in to help solve the mystery. This podcasts dives into the answers they found.

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