For budding podcasters, the podcasting industry can be a bit intimidating. There are so many different platforms to choose from and many different paths to make a successful show. Indie podcasters everywhere look up to big names like Serial, NPR, and This American Life, who often focus on more serious topics. But what about those of us who want to create fun programming with an indie twist?

Some of the best podcasts ever made were indie podcasts, and we wanted to make sure you heard these Top 5 Independent Podcasts from our friends at Goodpods, a free and fast-growing podcast player and podcast discovery app.

Listen and share these with someone who needs to hear them today!