Between rocking out to epic playlists, taking in new landscapes, and enjoying the freedom to wander the country at your own pace, it’s no wonder road trips are a favorite summer pastime. For many, the best part of a road trip isn’t the destination: it’s the drive itself.
Between conversations with your co-pilot and highway karaoke, listening to a podcast or two is an excellent way to break up the trip while sharpening your skills. If you’re looking for top-notch podcasts with insights on community building, look no further. Here are seven of the best podcasts on community to give you something to think about on your next long drive.
1. In Before the Lock
This podcast is an absolute must for people with an interest in growing businesses. In Before the Lock hosts Erika Kuhl and Brian Oblinger share insights into building community that apply to any industry. You will love the hosts’ witty banter, candid advice, and unmatched expertise. Tune in for insights on brand awareness, leadership, scaling, and more.
2. Create Community
Create Community is a podcast that examines and unpacks the true meaning of community. Host Marsha Druker draws on her experience as a leader and marketing professional to understand what people need from their community and how to go about building it. Marsha brings in a diverse group of guests including business leaders, artists, activists, and others to understand how communities evolve with the times.
3. Masters of Community
Host David Spinks is no stranger to community-building—he’s been working in the space of business and community for more than a decade. He launched CMX, a professional network for community managers, and recently published a book, The Business of Community. In the Masters of Community podcast, David Spinks brings you conversations with the top community builders, leaders, and experts.
You may recognize David from his guest appearance on Meetup’s Keep Connected podcast. What can we say? We’re big fans.
4. Masters of Scale
Masters of Scale is an original podcast hosted by Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and investor at Greylock. In each episode, Reid chats with heavy hitters like President Barack Obama and celebrity investor Mark Cuban. Listen as Reid puts his theories on business and management to the text. Want another reason to listen to the podcast? Masters of Scale is the first American media program to commit to gender balance for guests!
5. Building Communi-tea
Like drinking a steaming cup of tea, listening to the Building Communi-tea podcast is a warm, comforting respite during the day. In this podcast, long-distance friends Whitney and Anu explore their identities as Asian-American millennials who examine their upbringings and consider how their community experiences have shaped how they see the world. Each episode explores a different topic of identity or culture. Whitney and Anu bring in special guests from both the Asian and broader POC communities to hear unique perspectives and understand culture, perception, and values. Tune in for heartwarming stories and valuable lessons.
6. Conversations with Bacon
Conversations with Bacon is the go-to podcast for people looking for insights on fostering a healthy group culture. Whether you’re running a business or hosting a book club, host Jono Bacon is the expert you need for building an inclusive and supportive community. Fire up this podcast to learn to highlight the strengths of your community members, work with a variety of personality types, and improve your leadership skills.
7. Keep Connected with CEO David Siegel
It wouldn’t be a complete list without Keep Connected, Meetup’s own podcast on the power of community building! As a company that’s been bringing people together over shared interests for nearly 20 years, Meetup has major insights on that special alchemy of shared interests and engaging events that lead to thriving communities.
CEO David Siegel interviews experts on community building, business, Meetup organizing, and more. Learn about making friends as an adult, the role community plays in happiness, and how to run a successful community. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to hear new episodes as they are released every other week.
Last modified on July 7, 2022
