Podcasts are an interesting, informative way to pass the time while driving or commuting to work, and they’ve also become extremely portable because of the large number of ways to listen to them. These three apps will make finding your favorite podcasts even easier than ever before.

Stitcher
Stitcher is an app that contains over 20,000 radio shows and podcasts. By downloading this app on your iPhone, Android, or iPad, you’ll have full access to the latest episodes of all of the most popular podcasts without even downloading or syncing with your computer.

PRX Public Radio Player
The Public Radio Player app is one of the simplest ways of streaming shows and podcasts from public radio stations like NPR, PRX, PRI, and APM.  The app is available completely free of charge, and it even allows you to listen offline when you’re not in an area with Internet service.

Swell
Swell is an innovative streaming app that learns which subjects you’re interested in, and provides content based on those preferences. With the goal of providing only content that you want to listen to, Swell delivers podcasts and news radio shows that you might enjoy from sources like NPR, PRI, This American Life, and Comedy Bang Bang.

With soaring ceilings, handcrafted walnut tables and an open kitchen that lets you watch the chefs work their magic, Underbelly might just be the perfect spot for a unique dining experience. The frequently changing menu takes advantage of what’s seasonal and fresh from local purveyors. Stop by for lunch to feast on Grilled Shrimp Salad with buttermilk dressing, Butter Biscuits & Chicken Gravy, or a Roast Beef Sandwich with Korean red chile mayo. The dinner menu features a tasty array of entrees like Seared Snapper with tomato confit, Korean Braised Goat with dumplings, Wagyu Satay with cold soba salad and Crispy Local Vegetables with caramelized fish sauce. Save room for dessert, as diners praise the Fried Strawberry Pie with toasted rice ice cream. Underbelly is open Mondays through Saturdays.

Underbelly
1100 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 528-9800
http://www.yelp.com/biz/underbelly-houston

Think print's dead? Quite a few thoughtful print magazines still publish high quality stories, presented beautifully… on paper! If you're looking for something engaging to read, these print magazines offer thought-provoking essays and much more to enjoy:

Gastronomica
Foodies and sociology buffs alike will love this wonderful food and culture journal. With articles covering topics like literature, history, and the cultural representation of food, Gastronomica will enlighten readers about the way cooking and eating shapes cultures around the world and throughout time.

Monocle
Monocle is a sleek, stylish print magazine headquartered in London that discusses international affairs, business, culture, and design. Online, the magazine also features incredible documentary-style films on a wide range of subjects, from prodigy musicians to air travel in Somalia.

The Economist
The online home of this popular business magazine features all of the same global economy and stock market news, but with the addition of high-quality photos, videos and blogs for even further exploration. At The Economist's website, you can learn about journalism in China, high-speed railways and foreign money in a city’s property market all in one convenient place.