These Social Media Influencers Are Taking Over the Podcast Market

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Social media stars are leading the digital age! They practically made YouTube the new TV, Instagram the hot new landscape for editorial fashion and lifestyle gurus, and Twitter our go-to for the latest instant news. Well, now they're taking over the podcast market!

Many YouTubers and Instagram stars are flocking to audio platforms to extend their reach and keep their connections to their audience going. Trust us when we say, their shows are worth binging on your commute or even during your next workout. They make the time fly by and keep us entertained the whole way through! Plus, they offer the same variety we find online, from lifestyle advice to Q&As and even a fun poll podcast. If any of those sound like something right up your alley, read on to find a few of our favorites.

Pretty Basic With Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz
Pretty Basic

Pretty Basic With Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz

YouTube personalities Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz are the best friends we all need a little more of in our lives. Their hilarious banter, helpful tips, and tales behind the lens make for a podcast that'll keep you craving more. It's an inside look at the life of a YouTube content creator, and their life advice is the icing on the cake. With over 10 million combined subscribers on YouTube alone, it's no wonder this show is such a hit!

Listen to Pretty Basic here.

Berning in Hell
Berning in Hell

Berning in Hell

Known for her sassy Instagram videos, always-unfiltered tweets, and dating chronicles on Bravo's Summer House, Hannah Berner is wickedly funny. After listening to her podcast, we feel like she's already our new BFF and we need to hit her up for happy hour ASAP.

Listen to Berning in Hell here.

Between the Reps
Between the Reps

Between the Reps

More of a fitness buff? Then this podcast might be for you! CrossFit athletes Brooke Ence and Jeanna Cianciarulo are flipping the fitness world on its head, tackling all our biggest health questions. They're busting fads, serving up hot tips, and sharing their real experiences from the battlefield of life as pro-sports competitors.

Listen to Between the Reps here.

Late Night Whenever With Michelle Buteau
Late Night Whenever With Michelle Buteau

Late Night Whenever With Michelle Buteau

It's not your average "late night" show, but comedian Michelle Buteau is still making us belly laugh! You may recognize her for her role in Netflix's Always Be My Maybe, alongside Ali Wong, or maybe you just watch her stand-up videos on YouTube on repeat like we do. This podcast is like a stand-up/late-night show fusion, taped in front of a live audience and always hilarious. While there are no more new episodes in the works, her first season is definitely worth the binge!

Listen to Late Night Whenever here.

Other People's Lives
Other People's Lives

Other People's Lives

This one is wildly entertaining and fascinating at the same time. No glitz, no glamour, no celebrity interviews. YouTube star Joe Santagato and writer Greg Dybec have the craziest conversations with anonymous guests, from swingers to professional ghost hunters to a real-life 40-year-old virgin. You never know what you're going to get with this podcast (and neither do the hosts)!

Listen to Other People's Lives here.

Curious With Josh Peck
Curious

Curious With Josh Peck

Drake & Josh fans, GET READY. Actor turned social media star Josh Peck is funnier in real life than he ever was as Josh Nichols on Nickelodeon (and that's saying a lot). He's goofy, he's witty, but, surprisingly, he also has really interesting interviews with a range of other famous faces (from his costars, like John Stamos, to buzzy digital stars, like the headline-making Logan Paul).

Start with his interview with Yvette Nicole Brown (aka Helen Dubois) for some serious nostalgia. Spoiler: she has just as big of a crush on him off screen as she does on!

Listen to Curious With Josh Peck here.

Rants & Randomness With Luvvie Ajayi
Rants & Randomness

Rants & Randomness With Luvvie Ajayi

Blogger turned instant New York Times bestselling author of I'm Judging You Luvvie Ajayi is not only funny, she's also spreading lots of wisdom. Her show Rants & Randomness is a play on her popular blog, AwesomelyLuvvie.com. She says her superpower is her side-eye, and she definitely serves up some sass while both tackling pop culture happenings and having culture-shifting conversations.

Listen to Rants & Randomness here.

Don't Blame Me! With Meghan Rienks
Don't Blame Me!

Don't Blame Me! With Meghan Rienks

Meghan Reinks has a gorgeous Instagram account, but her podcast has no filter! If you love her YouTube Q&As, you'll want to dial in to her hotline and ask all of your burning questions. She's flipping the script and making you the star of her show!

Listen to Don't Blame Me! here.

Making It Up as I Go . . . With Ashlee Malleo
Making It Up As I Go . . .

Making It Up as I Go . . . With Ashlee Malleo

Ashlee (Holmes) Malleo first popped up on our TV screens as the sassy daughter of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jacqueline Laurita. She's come a long way from pulling hair extensions, settling down as a wife, new mom, and makeup artist with over 449K followers on Instagram and Twitter. Her podcast is fun and lighthearted and makes you feel less alone as you navigate life. She opens up about everything from her son's new milestones to life behind the camera.

Listen to Making It Up as I Go . . . here.

Sooo Many White Guys
Sooo Many White Guys

Sooo Many White Guys

Phoebe Robinson is best known for her podcast 2 Dope Queens, which became a wildly popular HBO short series. Now, she's bringing that same flair to Sooo Many White Guys. She's sitting down with an array of impressive guests from Lizzo to Gloria Steinem to the hilarious Margaret Cho and Lena Dunham. Everyone except straight white guys, because there are just sooo many of them, and she believes it's time for a change. It's entertaining and poignant in all the best ways.

Listen to Sooo Many White Guys here.

Redirected With Andrew East
Redirected

Redirected With Andrew East

OK, if you're going through a major shift, mid-20s life crisis, breakup, loss of a job . . . whatever it is, Andrew East is like the newer, younger version of Joe Rogan. The pro athlete turned YouTuber sits down with celebrities and entrepreneurs alike to get their best pro tips for getting back on your feet. Start with the episode where he passes the mic over to his wife, former gold medalist Shawn Johnson. Together, they'll give you all the feels.

Listen to Redirected With Andrew East here.

TK's Juicy Pod
TK's Juicy Pod

TK's Juicy Pod

If you follow Taylor King on Instagram, you know she's famous for her polls on Instagram Stories. Well, she hears you, and now she's taking her polls off the 'gram and onto iTunes! No topic is off limits. Join her and her guests with a variety of new polls that will really get you feeling a little indecisive over which you love more.

Listen to TK's Juicy Pod here.

On Purpose With Jay Shetty
On Purpose

On Purpose With Jay Shetty

If you don't follow Jay Shetty on Facebook or Instagram, you need to start! His videos will hit you with all the feels and kick you into gear when you're lacking motivation. His podcast is no different! He finds a way of breaking down his guests, empowering them to be vulnerable and open with him. His recent interview with Khloé Kardashian is one of my favorites.

Listen to On Purpose here.

Unsolicited Advice With Ashley and Taryne
Unsolicited Advice

Unsolicited Advice With Ashley and Taryne

YouTube vloggers Ashley Nichole and Taryne Renee are a comedic duo who'll leave you laughing through the chaos of your life. They're no experts, but they are full of advice! Dating advice, work advice, and even advice on what to do when you've fallen in love with your best friend's brother. Yikes!

Listen to Unsolicited Advice here.

Gals on the Go
Gals on the Go

Gals on the Go

This is seriously one of the most relatable podcasts because Danielle Carolan and Brooke Miccio are not just "influencers," they're also real-life students. They talk about life in school, productivity hacks, self-care routines, postgrad life, quitting your job — everything we're all going through in our 20s from two people who are living it out with us!

Listen to Gals on the Go here.