Listening to music while driving is great and all, but some days, your ears just need a change of pace. After all, how many times can you listen to Sia's "Cheap Thrills"? I'm at 3,098 and counting.

When you're in the mood for a different auditory experience, you should turn to podcasts, radio-esque programs that are FREE to download. They'll make your drive fly by. Seriously. I've sat in a parking lot before so I could get to the end of a podcast before exiting the vehicle. 

There are thousands of podcasts to choose from. We're recommending these fiercely feminist programs for your next car drive. #GirlPower

1. Strong Opinions Loosely Held

The official podcast of Refinery29, Strong Opinions Loosely Held is hosted by the highly entertaining and opinionated Elisa Kreisinger. On what she hopes to accomplish with the show, Kreisinger said,

"I wanted to talk to other women who would broaden my perspective, challenge me, and help me use pop culture as the spoonful of sugar that makes the more philosophical and socio-political questions we all have at 3 a.m. go down a bit easier." -Refinery29

This podcast goes beyond the question of what Kim K. wore today. It asks its listeners why what she wore was important, what it said about feminism today, and more. Equal parts fun and intellectual, Strong Opinions Loosely Held is the perfect audio show to listen to with your girlfriends and to inspire fascinating follow-up conversations.

2. 2 Dope Queens

If you hate laughing, then avoid this podcast at all costs. Hosts Phoebe Robinson (Broad City) and Jessica Williams (The Daily Show) are two savvy funny ladies who drop comedic bombs like no other. Need proof? Check out this video:

If you didn't laugh, you may want to see your doctor. Something might be wrong with you. Now go start listening to 2 Dope Queens!

3. Millennial

Host Megan Tan is the teacher we never knew we needed. She's finally setting us straight on how to actually be functioning adults in our 20s, but not in an annoying preachy way. Megan takes us on her own journey of post-grad life, detailing the struggles many millennials face in those awkward years after college. Check out this sneak preview:

You'll laugh. You'll learn. You'll think. And in the end, you'll be able to do your 20s a little better. 

4. Call Your Girlfriend

The only thing harder than having a long distance boyfriend is having a log distance BFF. 

Hosts Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow totally understand the struggle as they are best of friends living too far away from each other. Each week, they call each other an discuss everything from pop culture to politics to their personal cycles. Nothing's off limits! As you keep listening, you'll start to feel like their long-lost, third bestie.

5. Guys We F****d

In a society filled with slut-shamers, Corinne Fisher and Krystyna Hutchinson stand up to all the haters and totally own their sexualities. They screw a ton of dudes and make no apologies for it. Filled with laughs and smart insight into sexual experiences, "Guys We F****d" encourages all people to let go of the shame they hold regarding sex.

These ladies make you laugh. They make you think. But most importantly, they make you own your sexuality! YASSSSS!