Columbus Crew SC Director of Grounds Weston Appelfeller is the keeper of the award-winning and world-renown pitch at MAPFRE Stadium. While perfecting his craft, Appelfeller needs to keep his mind busy and entertained however he can. 

For him, that entertainment comes via an arsenal of thought-provoking, intelligent podcasts. His personal playlist ranges from NPR to listening to Neil Sika and Dwight Burgess' breakdown of the latest Crew SC news — and he's given us his expert reviews below.

Check out his playlist and must-haves, give them a listen and leave your favorites in the comment section below:

Sports

"Of course I have to keep up with all the Crew SC latest information and interviews."

NPR Podcasts

This American Life

"This is probably the best overall podcast I listen to. It has a little bit of everything."

TED Radio Hour

"This podcast makes me think that I’ve accomplished nothing in life. It's usually full of stories by amazing people doing amazing things."

Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me

"I often listen to it on Saturdays before matches."

Car Talk

"Absolutely love it, even though the one dude died and they only run replays. Sad that it is going off air later this year."

Radio Lab

NPR Politics

"Explains all things politics, it’s good for a 30-minute listen a few days a week."

Crime Podcasts

"I love crime shows and murder mysteries. These is a few of my favorites. Most of these are like the Netflix series Making a Murderer."

Accused

Truth and Justice

Undisclosed

Criminal

Detective  

Up and Vanished   

Sci-Fi

Mysterious Universe

"Crazy supernatural stories that are probably not true, but it makes me think while mowing, which is good."

New in 2017

The Daily

"Good daily show that keeps me up on politics."

Best new show

Missing Richard Simmons

"A famous person hasn’t been seen since 2014. Throw in the fact that it’s Richard Simmons and you have a very compelling podcast. It’s a must-listen to in my mind."