Creativity Podcasts

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

Ready to design a life that feels more intentional, joyful, and manageable? Join bestselling author Gretchen Rubin and her sister, Elizabeth Craft, on a weekly journey to master the art of living well. Whether you are looking to break bad habits, deepen your relationships, or simply find more wonder in your daily routine, this podcast offers a blend of psychological insight, practical experiments, and heartfelt conversation. The sisters explore a wide variety of topics, from the importance of cultivating new interests—like becoming a sports fan—to the liberating power of embracing imperfection. You will hear about the benefits of mid-year check-ins, the creative potential hidden within limitations, and the science of using your five senses to anchor your memories. With a recurring emphasis on self-knowledge and personal growth, the show provides listeners with actionable happiness hacks to navigate life’s inevitable challenges, like managing overwhelming social obligations or overcoming perfectionist paralysis. The podcast features both full-length episodes and the shorter, bite-sized A Little Happier installments, which distill wisdom from history, literature, and everyday observation. Gretchen and Elizabeth share their own personal experiences with the same warmth and candor that earned them their loyal community. If you are looking for a reliable guide to help you build better habits and appreciate the rhythm of the seasons, you have found your new favorite listen. Tune in to turn your life into a work of art, one small step at a time.

Musky Trunks

Musky Trunks

Welcome to Musky Trunks, a candid space where two friends from different generations pull back the curtain on the complexities of modern life. Through unscripted and often vulnerable conversation, your hosts dive into the messy, human experiences that rarely make it into polite dinner party talk. Whether they are navigating the intricacies of friendship after 40, unpacking the anxieties of parenthood, or debating the changing landscape of gay culture and nightlife, Blue and Geoffrey offer a refreshing perspective that refuses to fit into neat boxes. Each episode serves as an intimate exploration of identity, blending humorous personal anecdotes with thoughtful reflections on creativity, body image, and the struggle to remain authentic in a world driven by algorithms and digital trends. This isn't just a show about the highs and lows of being gay men in today’s society; it is a meditation on what it means to live with intention. From discussing the merits of artistic burnout to dissecting the evolving legacy of our favorite pop culture icons, the duo champions the power of nuance, kindness, and personal growth. If you are tired of the polished, surface-level discourse found elsewhere and are looking for a raw, honest dialogue that celebrates the beautiful imperfections of the human experience, you have found your new favorite listen. Join the conversation and pull up a chair as we explore the parts of life that usually stay hidden.