YOUR 2023 PODCAST GUIDE

The new year is a great opportunity to revisit and reevaluate the past and plan for what’s next. The endless resolutions that we set for ourselves have likely been forgotten by now. But be kind to yourself and reboot by listening to some of the latest podcasts that are projected to grow exponentially in 2023. Now is the time to explore the podcast world and find your match—with a newly launched show or one that’s just new to you. Enjoy!

BY AMY KAMIN

Frosted Tips With Lance Bass

Former NSYNC band member Lance Bass is all grown up and wants us to know it. In his newly launched weekly podcast, he talks about adulthood with his husband, actor Michael Turchin. In each episode, the couple discuss parenting (their twins Violet and Alexander are 1 year old) and marital issues with other fellow boy banders, including Jonathan Knight, AJ McLean, and JC Chasez.

THE TOAST WITH JACKIE & CLAUDIA OSHRY

Jackie and Claudia Oshry recently rebranded their Morning Toast podcast, which channels most traditional morning news shows. Five days a week, these dishy sisters discuss what’s happening in pop culture in a comedic manner. Their audience of millennials currently tops 6 million, and the show is a big hit. Whether it’s about Selena Gomez or sharing personal conversations, they’re fun and just the bite of toast you need to get your day started.

Archetypes With Meghan Markle

Whether you like the current Duchess of Sussex or not, we can all agree that the discussions about Meghan Markle are highly charged. From her days as Rachel Zane in the legal world of Suits to being the real-life wife of Prince Harry and their royal trials and tribulations, the media focus on the couple has been intense. This podcast debuted in August 2022 and won a People’s Choice Award for favorite pop podcast. The focus is on female stereotypes and features conversations with famous women. Topics include “The Misconception of Ambition” with Serena Williams, “The Duality of Diva” with Mariah Carey, and “Breaking Down the Bimbo” with Paris Hilton and Iliza Shlesinger.

LIFE WITH MARIANNA Beauty influencer Marianna

Hewitt has been highly successful as a trusted advisor. She is also the co-founder of the cult favorite skincare company Summer Fridays. Her honest reviews and beauty tips have more than 1 million followers listening intently. Her podcast covers everything in our lives, including beauty, wellness, style, inspiration, skincare, mindset, and self-care. Hewitt shares the morning and evening routines that changed her life and that she hopes will help us, too. At the end of 2022, she took us though setting a vision board of goals for the new year. Her latest episodes feature tips for getting organized from the founders of The Home Edit, improving your relationships, and skincare with dermatologist Dr. Sam Ellis. Worth a listen!

DEAR GABBY: BECOME THE HAPPIEST PERSON YOU KNOW

Advice guru Gabby Bernstein is open that she isn’t a trained psychologist or medical doctor and defers listeners to seek a medical professional if needed. With that being said, she’s on a mission to motivate and inspire. Bernstein is a best-selling author of eight books. Her weekly show aims to educate, inspire, and support one’s personal journey toward inner peace. The most recent episodes cover how to find a way through every block, addiction, and release stress. She uses all the current wellness lingo; it’s worth listening to her contemporary and on-target advice. Gabby just gets it!

Bruce Bozzi is the fourthgeneration co-owner of the iconic family-run steakhouse The Palm. He’s currently the executive VP overseeing all aspects of operations. Bozzi is married to talent agent Bryan Lourd. Together, they have a daughter, Ava. His new podcast series invites us to join him for lunch with Hollywood powerhouses, both in front of and behind the scenes. Early episodes have included Jennifer Aniston, Daniel Craig, and Kathy Hilton. Executives have included talent agent Ron Meyer and mogul Barry Diller. ■

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