Journalist Steven J. Dubner hosts this audience favourite, which spawned a book of the same name and challenges the idea that the world of business is boring. Each week, Dubner tackles an unsolved problem or big question about the world of work, the economy or wealth, often with expert commentary from economist Steven D. Levitt.

From what vampires can teach you about economics to why Western economies now prioritise innovation over maintaining things that already work, this is a consistently informative listen, and will provide a break from your everyday business worries.

SmartCompany’s pick: Are we in a mattress store bubble? An investigation into how many mattress stores can be sustained in the US market.