5 Podcasts You Need To Listen To Now

Fall is upon us, as are a rash of new, up and coming podcasts you need to be listening to.

1. Howard Bloom Saves The Universe

This is the newest show on the list, and it packs a HUGE punch. Howard Bloom Saves The Universe is a look into the mind of author, scientist, and philosopher Howard Bloom. Each week, Howard and his guide Chad Dougatz tackle life's biggest topics, such as death, sin, and Michael Jackson ignorance.

2. Sandi Klein's Conversations with Creative Women

Veteran radio-caster Sandi Klein comes to the world of podcasting with her show Conversations with Creative Women. Each week, Sandi introduces listeners to AMAZING women who are up to AMAZING things. No profession is off limit, as she welcomes scientist, actors, comics, authors, historian, and more. SO MUCH MORE.

3. Loud Mute Radio

This show is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise cloudy field of podcasts. Loud Mute Radio is written by Barb Rentenbach, a 40-something autistic mute. YES, a mute woman has her own podcast! Barb writes the questions for the guests and therapist and dear friend Dr. Lois Prislovsky provides the voice. Past guests include Temple Grandin, Andrew Solomon, and Professor Buzzkill

4. First Time by Dear Kate

The First Time Podcast will have you pissing in your pants, which is a good thing considering its sponsor is an underwear company that you're supposed to wear during that time of month. The show's premise? Today's leading ladies of comedy talk about the first time they got their period. It's hosted by Emma Willmann, and has featured Last Comic Standing comics Sara Armour, the piss-out-your-nose funny Robyn Schall, and the impeccable Jen Kirkman.

5. Snork, the Podcast

Snork is a beautifully produced podcast created by Anita Rosner. In the show, Anita shares humorous stories from her life, and for the most part, the tales are safe for work. Oh and the show's logo, that's meant to be the milk you spit out of your nose when you laugh.