As the coronavirus outbreak continues, more people may find themselves looking for entertainment or education while staying inside.

Podcasts are a great option for those hoping for escapism or who just want to use their time inside to learn something new.

In the past decade, podcasts have become a part of mainstream media, thanks to true-crime shows like "Serial" and interview shows like "WTF With Marc Maron."

We've compiled 20 podcasts that will teach you a little bit about everything, from politics to history to Hollywood.

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If you're social distancing or quarantining during the coronavirus outbreak, a good podcast can provide some virtual companionship, and perhaps even a chance to learn something new. Fortunately, there's an abundance of pods for you to choose from. In the past decade or so, podcasts have gone from a niche interest to the mainstream.

True-crime podcasts, such as "Serial," which premiered in 2014, became national sensations. Then there was comedian turned podcaster Marc Maron, whose "WTF" became popular enough for President Barack Obama to be a guest in June 2015.

According to the Pew Research Center, 32% of Americans age 12 or older have listened to at least one podcast episode a month as of 2019, up from 15% in 2014. That trend doesn't show any signs of slowing, with the field set to cross the $1 billion annual revenue mark in 2021.

There are lots of great podcasts on nearly any subject you can think of, and we've collected some of our favorites that are perfect for those of us always eager to learn something new, whether it's about the economy, history, or even the inner workings of Hollywood.

Here's some prime listening material for your days of social distancing.

Ivan De Luce contributed to a previous version of this post.