Best 11 Escapism Podcasts in the US

Get Sleepy is the #1 sleep podcast for relaxing bedtime stories to help you fall asleep. Our soothing sleep stories give busy minds somewhere peaceful to go, helping you unwind and drift into a good night's sleep. Get Sleepy is a production of Slumber Studios. Listen ad-free on our premium feed or in the Slumber app. more

Your guide to the world's strange, incredible, and wondrous places. Kelly McEvers and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters transport you to a new wonder every day. Along the way, you'll meet fascinating people and hear their stories. more

Are you ready to embark on an intellectual adventure? Look no further than Open Loops, the podcast that will take you on a journey of the mind. Join host Greg Bornstein and a variety of expert guests as they explore a wide range of thought-provoking topics such as magic, art, hypnosis, secrets, psychology, spirituality, conspiracy theories, the supernatural, and our true selves. Each episode is a destination that will challenge and expand your mind. But be warned, the journey does not end here, the truth is yet to be uncovered, the secrets yet to be revealed, and the mysteries yet to be unraveled. Tune in to Open Loops and discover the unlimited possibilities of the human mind. more

A show that's a mix of escape room puzzles and tabletop role-playing.

The Margaritaville Podcast is your weekly, 30-minute escape! Join longtime friends and tropical lifestyle enthusiasts, Ryan Middledorf and Patrick McDonald as they bring you engaging conversations from eclectic personalities and explore ways to live the Margaritaville lifestyle each and every day. more

Michelle's Sanctuary is your sleep sanctuary, offering imaginative bedtime stories and guided sleep meditations to help you fall asleep fast. Created and narrated by Michelle Hotaling, the show invites you to relax with the comforting voice of a reassuring friend. Helping listeners find insomnia relief since 2015, Michelle's Sanctuary has built a community of over 136,000 subscribers and achieved more than 80 million global streams. Visit michellessanctuary.com—it's time to dream away. more

Welcome to Reality Raincheck—a book club that helps you escape into the best books and then come back feeling empowered by beautiful thoughts and words. We talk with authors, professors, and great thinkers about our favorite reads. For any of you who like to get lost in a good book, you've come to the right club. Cozy in while we get away! more

In an effort to distract themselves from the world outside the window, friends watch and discuss reality competition shows. Life may be uncertain, but reality tv is always there for you. Get ready for deep dives, hot takes, and jokes deemed funny enough to keep in the episodes. This is how we're Escaping Reality. Follow along @EscapingRealityPod on Instagram & @EscRealityPod on Twitter! more

A quick & easy escape from reality every week!

 Join two siblings as we escape reality and goof our way through our favorite movies and media, both old favorites and new discoveries.  more

A sci-fi film & television review podcast hosted by a couple eclectic weirdos transmitting from their escape pod adrift in the cosmos. Silly, potentially informative, & potentially insightful; we discuss science fiction from across the years & the genre. Bi-weekly hosted by Ryen Eggleston and Nathan Hendler. We try to make as few bad jokes as possible. more