Best Workation Podcasts (2025)

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Chat BFF 30:07

3d ago30:07

30:07

More and more of us are interacting with chatbots. Can we have real relationships with AI, and can AI teach humans to be better people? This episode was a collaboration with Vox's Future Perfect team. It was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Kim Slotterback, engineered by Patrick Boyd and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill…

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Our complicated relationship with the flag 29:45

10d ago29:45

29:45

Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar openly celebrate the American flag. But a lot of Black Americans feel differently. What does that tell us about identity today? This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Image of Kendrick La…

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Can we ever know our dogs? 30:09

17d ago30:09

30:09

So many of us believe we understand what our pets are feeling. Are we fooling ourselves? This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy and Naureen Khan, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered byPatrick Boyd and hosted by Noam Hassenfeld. Photo by Kylie Cooper for The Washington Post via Getty Images. If you have a question…

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Sleepaway camp's nostalgia economy 32:43

24d ago32:43

32:43

Unpacking the American rite of passage that so many children love — but that isn't right for everyone. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Sarah Schweppe, engineered by Matthew Billy and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Maskot/Getty Images. If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-854…

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Let's fight over bike lanes 30:25

1M ago30:25

30:25

A caller asks why it's so hard to make biking safe in LA. We bike around different US cities to get the answer. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Colleen Barrett, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo of a cyclist in a bike lane intersection in Washington, DC by Kevin Car…

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The recession indicator game 30:23

1M ago30:23

30:23

Press-on nails, new music from Katy Perry, and an uptick in Klarna purchases: signs of an economic downturn or no? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo of Katy Perry performing in Sydney, Australia by Nina Franova/Getty…

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How Gen Z found religion 29:53

2M ago29:53

29:53

For the first time in decades, American Christianity is not in decline. What are young people looking for–and finding–at church? Further reading: The surprising chasm splitting Americans along religious lines by Christian Paz. Pew report: Decline of Christianity in the U.S. Has Slowed, May Have Leveled Off. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Be…

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Why are my allergies getting worse? 30:45

2M ago30:45

30:45

It feels like sneezing season lasts longer and takes more victims every year. An allergist and a public health specialist explain how to fight back. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Bernd Weißbrod/picture allian…

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The drama and trauma of 23andMe 32:45

2M ago32:45

32:45

With the at-home DNA testing company 23andMe filing for bankruptcy, what happens to all the data millions of Americans handed over? And how should you approach the family you've found through sites like these? If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545. Or send us a note here. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Membe…

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Why is personal style so hard? 32:28

2M ago32:28

32:28

Fashion has made a big swing from a strict set of rules to the idea that we should all just wear what we want. But personal style is still dictated by outside forces. And a lot of people don't even know where to start. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Bill…

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Retire? In this economy?! 32:11

3M ago32:11

32:11

With 401(k)s taking a hit and the fate of Social Security uncertain, we get some advice for how to talk to the elders in your life about work and retirement. This episode was produced by Carla Javier and Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Ph…

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Is climate progress doomed? 31:04

3M ago31:04

31:04

Many worry that the clean energy transition will be derailed by the Trump administration. But there's reason to believe otherwise. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Call in your question at 1-800-618-8545. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsc…

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What if college isn't for everyone? 31:48

3M ago31:48

31:48

For decades, high schools and parents have prioritized college for all graduating seniors. Now, more students are asking if there's another way. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Colleen Barrett, engineered by Matthew Billy and Patrick Boyd and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Michael Bla…

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WE'RE BACK and so is James McKinven, professional podcaster and producer 44:34

3M ago44:34

44:34

James McKinven and I kick off the Remotely Serious pod again and talk about: Indie hacking, New York vs. London, AI slop, product acquisitions and more.. James McKinven: https://x.com/jmckinven https://jamesmckinven.com/about https://jamesmckinven.com/i-lived-in-nyc-for-2-months-my-review Want to dive deeper? Read more about remote work on the Remo…

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Is a house still a good investment? 32:36

3M ago32:36

32:36

Given the economy and interest rates, homebuying doesn't seem like it’s necessarily the way to go anymore. So consider this not your parents’ real estate advice. If you have a question about a story that matters to your life, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier. It was edited by Miranda Kenn…

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Explain It to Me can be ad-free! 1:20

4M ago1:20

1:20

Vox Members now get all our podcasts, ad-free. If you become a member, you will also get unlimited reading on our website, member-exclusive newsletters, and more special perks as a thank you. If you’d like to support our work and get ad-free listening on our podcasts, go to vox.com/members today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…

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Blinded by the headlights 33:10

4M ago33:10

33:10

Drivers and passengers are right: Car headlights are brighter now. And the solutions aren't simple. If you have a question for us, please give a call at 1-800-618-8545 or send a note at vox.com/askvox. This episode was produced and sound designed by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd…

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Gen Sex 32:03

4M ago32:03

32:03

Gen X women are freeing themselves from the hangups of the '90s, and having the best sex of their lives. Media portrayals of middle-aged women are starting to catch up too. If you have a question for us, please call us at 1-800-618-8545 or send a note at vox.com/askvox. This episode was produced and sound designed by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by …

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Did diversity ever work...at work? 32:44

4M ago32:44

32:44

There's a backlash against corporate DEI efforts, and it’s not just from the right. It's everywhere. What does that mean for employees? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, mixed by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo credit: jeffbergen for Getty Images Learn more about…

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Why does dating suck for guys? 32:29

4M ago32:29

32:29

The rules of romance have changed, and many young men feel they can't keep up. We get some tips from a Texas men's relationship coach. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, mixed by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Shutterstock image by fstop Images. Learn …

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Ok for real, what is a REAL ID? 35:42

5M ago35:42

35:42

Listener Tessa was at the airport and noticed that the REAL ID deadline had been extended — yet again — to May 2025. Why does it keep happening? Will REAL ID will ever become a thing? Team Explain It to Me goes on a reporting journey to bring her an answer nearly 20 years in the making. If you have a question, please give us a call at 1-800-618-854…

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We’ve got some news for you! 1:39

5M ago1:39

1:39

Starting this week, Explain It to Me is moving to Sundays. Check out our next episode here on March 2. You can also find us in the Today, Explained feed as of Sunday, March 9. If you have questions you'd like us to investigate, call our hotline: 1-800-618-8545. The Explain It to Me newsletter is publishing Sundays now too! Sign up here: https://www…

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Why can't I sleep? 28:13

5M ago28:13

28:13

We spend about a third of our lives either sleeping or trying to fall asleep. Why are we so bad at it? We ask behavioral sleep specialist Jade Wu. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Have a question about rel…

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Should I freeze my eggs? 36:36

5M ago36:36

36:36

Listener Elisa has heard egg freezing touted as “an easy, perfect solution” for women who want to have it all, but she’s skeptical. Writer MeiMei Fox tells the disastrous story of freezing her own eggs, and Vox senior correspondent Anna North explains why freezing your eggs is not really a girlboss panacea. Do you have a question about navigating f…

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We have some questions for you 9:01

5M ago9:01

9:01

What’s going on with all those layoffs in the gaming industry? What does being “middle class” actually mean? What’s up with this weird thing that happens when I sleep? Life is full of questions: simple ones with complicated answers and complicated ones with simple answers hiding in plain sight. Explain It to Me is here to answer the ones that matte…

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Is flying ethical? 29:33

6M ago29:33

29:33

Should I give up flying for the environment’s sake? Is it ethical to stay on Twitter and Facebook if I don’t like the owners’ politics? If a DNA test shows that my dad isn't my biological dad, should I tell him? There are no bad questions. But there are some that are really hard to answer. Those are the ones Vox senior reporter Sigal Samuel likes t…

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Why can I make a citizen's arrest? 41:02

6M ago41:02

41:02

After seeing someone make an illegal left turn, Mike joked to his daughter that they should do a citizen’s arrest. She had no idea what he was talking about, and now Mike wants to know: wait, are citizen’s arrests actually a real-life thing, or just something he saw on TV? And if they are real, how do they work? And what do they say about crime and…

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Should I buy antibacterial soap? 32:03

6M ago32:03

32:03

When it gets cold outside, we get colds inside. We also get the flu. And RSV. And — lately — norovirus. We all know that washing our hands helps defend against illness. But with what? There’s too many kinds of soap, and not all of them will keep you healthy in every situation. Should you up the ante with antibacterial or does bar soap set the bar? …

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Is cuffing season real? 41:34

7M ago41:34

41:34

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Cuffing season. Or is it? That’s the question Antares asked this week. She told her lovelorn friend he’ll have better luck on dating apps once the temperatures drop, but then she wondered… is that actually true? This week on Explain It to Me, host Jonquilyn Hill goes on a journey to find out if Cuffing Seas…

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Bite-sized questions 54:40

7M ago54:40

54:40

Are hush puppies racist? Why do we celebrate weddings with a multi-tiered, super fancy, sometimes not particularly tasty, very expensive cake? Can a dairy-intolerant person actually drink a glass of A2 milk? These three questions came from listeners. Just not our listeners. They came to Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley, hosts of Gastropod, a show …

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Why is it so hard to make new friends? 44:37

7M ago44:37

44:37

Adulthood comes with a lot of perks: You can set your own bedtime or eat candy for breakfast. But there is at least one thing that’s easier to do as a kid: making friends. That’s why Claire called us this week — she’s moved to a new city and wants to know: How do adults make new friends? Jonquilyn Hill chats with Vox senior reporters Allie Volpe an…

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Could ranked choice voting fix our elections? 47:28

8M ago47:28

47:28

Earlier this month, millions of voters got to pick a president: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. But what if we had a totally different kind of election system, one where you could rank a bunch of people you’d like as president, instead of being forced to choose between just two viable options? Listener William wants to know: Why hasn’t ranked-choice…

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Why can’t I tell my left from my right? 32:04

8M ago32:04

32:04

Listener Piper called us up with this question, “Why do some people have a harder time than others distinguishing their left and right?” When our friends at the Vox podcast Unexplainable heard it they were so intrigued that they created a whole game show around it and invited our very own Explain It to Me host Jonquilyn Hill to play along. Why do s…

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What just happened, and what comes next 51:50

8M ago51:50

51:50

Wow, what a week. The country has a new president-elect, and our listeners have a ton of questions about what comes next. Why did Latino voters swing right? How will Democrats respond? What’s going to happen to Donald Trump’s court cases? Will Trump really do all the things he said he would during the campaign? Host Jonquilyn Hill sits down with Vo…

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It’s election week. Ask us anything. 1:20

8M ago1:20

1:20

The US elections are officially upon us. And we have the Vox newsroom standing by to answer your questions and reflect on your experiences. All you have to do is ask! Leave a voicemail at 1-800-618-8545 or send a voice memo to [email protected] and check back here Friday morning for our election special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…

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Why can I buy Halloween candy that would be banned in other countries? 48:43

9M ago48:43

48:43

Listener Sommer calls in to ask why she can buy foods in her grocery store that other countries have banned. Trying to figure out what all the chemicals and dyes in her food might do to her has left her with one question: “Don’t you care about us?” This week on Explain It to Me, host Jonquilyn Hill gets some answers (and a scary story about orange …

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Why do I keep getting these weird fundraising texts? 53:55

9M ago53:55

53:55

“We are hitting the PANIC button.” Does that wording sound familiar? You’ve probably seen it on your phone. This week on Explain It to Me, we begin to answer the questions we’ve gotten from you about the election, like why you’re getting so many urgently phrased texts asking for money. We also take a closer look at polling. Host Jonquilyn Hill gets…

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Will the world end before I can retire? 38:23

9M ago38:23

38:23

From the moment Carolina graduated from college and started her first real job, the financial advice came pouring in. It felt like everyone she knew was telling her to save for retirement. So Carolina wants to know: really? Maybe that advice was good for boomers, Gen X and millennials, but the world Carolina would be saving for seems like it’s on t…

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My parents divorced. Will I? 30:31

9M ago30:31

30:31

Listener Siobhan is very much in love. So in love that she and her boyfriend will probably walk down the aisle soon. But she’s also seen the marriages of older people in her life fall apart. As she considers embarking on this next step in life, she wants to know: Are younger generations less likely to get divorced than their parents? And what’s beh…

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Is it okay to go to the zoo? 34:40

10M ago34:40

34:40

Listener David runs 5K fundraisers for his local zoo. And he wants to know: Is he doing the right thing? Are zoos a bastion for conservation, educating the public about endangered species? Or are they nothing more than a prison for pandas, creating a troubling power dynamic between humans and other living creatures? Host Jonquilyn Hill gets into th…

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Why do I say “like” so much? 44:21

10M ago44:21

44:21

Much to the chagrin of English teachers everywhere, people use the word “like”…a lot. Listener Allison calls the hotline to ask why we talk the way that we do and if she can change her own speech. Host Jonquilyn Hill gets answers from sociolinguist Valerie Fridland and speech coach Rhonda Khan. Send us your questions! You can call us at 1-800-618-8…

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Is my dentist scamming me? 42:49

10M ago42:49

42:49

Matt wants to know how to tell if he’s being scammed by his dentist. To find the answer, we open up the surprising history of dentistry, ask why it seems so different from internal medicine, and drill down on why dental insurance doesn’t really feel like insurance. Host Jonquilyn Hill talks with journalist Mary Otto and Dr. Lisa Simon, DMD, MD, to …

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Introducing Explain It to Me 2:38

10M ago2:38

2:38

Life is complicated, and here at Vox, we love to explain it. Enter Explain It to Me: your go-to hotline for all the questions you can’t quite answer on your own. Give us a call, and we’ll do all the heavy lifting to get you the answers you need. Call 1-800-618-8545, send an email to [email protected], or submit a question here. New episodes drop every…

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Curtis solo episode — history of the pod, remote work personas, social channels 26:28

1y ago26:28

26:28

Hi everyone! This off-the-cuff episode is just me checking in and talking about 1 year of podcasting. Check out our channels on YouTube and Instagram. Give us a Subscribe and a Follow if you want to check out more Remotely Serious there... the Instagram is getting a bit of traction! Happy Summer Solstice 2024 — to all who celebrate! Want to dive de…

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Zen and the art of surfing with Calvin Rosser 58:58

1y ago58:58

58:58

Dive into Calvin's transformative journey through the world of surfing and its profound impact on his life. From navigating competitive waters to finding solace in serene breaks, Calvin shares insights into how surfing has reshaped his perspective on ambition, travel, and the delicate balance between passion and professional life. Listen to him as …

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The inside scoop on Bansko Nomad Fest with Pelé from the nomad community 34:15

1y ago34:15

34:15

Pelé from the nomad community, a Swiss entrepreneur and citizen of the world, bought a nomad festival with a group of partners. In this episode, we sit down with Pelé to preview Bansko Nomad Fest. No frills, just a candid look at the festival's activities and what makes it unique. Pelé shares his thoughts and experiences, giving us a clear picture …

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Workation and work out in Gran Canaria for half the cost of a typical monthly AirBnb 32:22

1y ago32:22

32:22

What do you think it costs to go away for a month on a fitness retreat with a gym membership, accommodations, CrossFit classes, coworking space and more? $5,000? $10,000? Wrong. Nacho Rodriguez of Repeople joins us to talk about the inaugural Fitness Coliving workation in Gran Canaria in August 2024. You can go to fitnesscoliving.com for more detai…

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Our next chapter 2:13

1y ago2:13

2:13

We have some exciting news to share: There are some big changes coming to this feed, and we need your help with them! The Weeds as you know it is ending, but we’ll be back this fall with the same crew, some new artwork, and a new sound. We’ll be answering your burning questions — about politics, policy, and everything in between. So send us an emai…

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How we Got Milk 41:16

1y ago41:16

41:16

If you went to public school in America, you most likely got a serving of milk with your lunch. The National School Lunch Program has been in operation for decades, serving tens of millions of school-aged kids cow’s milk with their lunches. But it turns out, there’s more supply than demand: According to USDA findings in 2019, students threw away ab…

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How Indie Makers can make better decisions with James McKinven 56:28

1y ago56:28

56:28

In this episode, I team up with James McKinven, the mastermind behind Indie Bites, to uncover the classic blunders that indie makers stumble into. James has a plethora of insights from interviewing hundreds of indie creators, dishes out the do's and don'ts of the indie world. Plus, it's a great chance to get to know James even better as we share st…

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