Note: I'm no longer extensively updating this list given the fantastic plethora of online options that have arisen, EXCEPT for my list of online workouts that I've tried and liked (see first bullet under "Staying active").
When's the last time you listened to a whole music album start-to-finish? :)
Contribute to Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Hit Record project: https://hitrecord.org/how_it_works
Podcasts Podcast Addict is one app option.
Mini Series -- a specific more-or-less constrained topic where they do a set series (e.g. 10 episodes)
Dolly Parton's America -- really great, just came out in the fall, by one of the maker's of RadioLab
1619 -- I'm partway through. It's by the NY times, about the beginnings of slavery in the US
Serial -- Older podcast, a classic (esp Season 1), in case you haven't heard it. About an alleged murder.
Revisionist History -- By Malcolm Gladwell. He dives into a pretty broad topic each season. He debunks historical events that have been misunderstood. Super interesting.
The Dream - about multi-level marketing schemes and the history of the pyramid scheme industry (season 1), and the "wellness" industry (season 2)
30 for 30 - ESPN's podcast about unique or momentous stories in sports history
The Shrink Next Door - mini series from Wondry about a psychiatrist who manipulates and defraud's patients for 30 years
Dr. Death - mini series from Wondry about a fraud neurosurgeon and the group of doctors who finally take him down
Bad Batch - another Wondery mini series about the fraudulent stem cell industry and how it affected patients
WeCrashed - another Wondry mini series about the WeWork company and its crazy former CEO
The Clearing - a true crime mini series about the daughter of a series killer who turns her dad in, and teams up with reporters to discover how many other murders her dad committed
Interviews with a range of people
CBC q -- I listen to this every day. On arts/culture (think, writers, directors, musicians, actors, etc.). The host, Tom Power, is great.
RadioLab -- Long-time fav; dive into really cool questions and track down answers from experts
Freakonomics -- Ditto, but from an economics perspective
Sickboy -- Listened to this for a long time; got tired of their antics, but it's good. They interview someone with a different disease every episode.
Death, Sex and Money -- candid conversations about these typically taboo topics
This American Life -- good ol' Ira Glass
True stories --
People telling ~15 min stories, no notes, all true
The Monti (local)
The Moth
Story Corps
Criminal - a unique true crime podcast that explores crimes and the many other facets of the crime world (historical crimes, cop perspectives, crime writers, etc)
Other
Vinyl Cafe by CBC is also fantastic, but fictional stories about a fictional family. Listened to it growing up, esp on road trips.
Pondercast -- Very soothing: music, general musings, quite meditative
Under the Influence (from CBC)
Others that have been recommended to me that I haven't gotten to yet: Ologies, 99% invisible, Science Vs, Reply All, ...
1. Feynman, Richard P.Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! Adventures of a Curious Character. New York, W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 1985. (https://www.amazon.com/Surely-Youre-Joking-Mr-Feynman/dp/B00005458Z) -His view of the world and approach to science is fascinating and inspiring.
4. Medina, John J.Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School. Seattle, Pear Press, 2008. (https://www.amazon.com/Brain-Rules-Principles-Surviving-Thriving/dp/0979777720) -John Medina is another one of my favorite science writers. He has a whole series of books, but this one in particular is my favorite. He is incredibly passionate and enthusiastic about his work. I would have loved to have him as one of professors.
Helping your community
Consider ways in which you can support local businesses: order takeout, buy gift cards, ...
Duolingo to learn a new language (can add friends and track each other's progress -- my username is npelot; although I think you need to do a lesson before you can add friends)
Coursera & MIT's open courseware for free online classes on many many topics
Misfits Market for weekly or biweekly organic produce delivery: http://www.misfitsmarket.com/ (my referral code is COOKWME-NP7NPP to get 25% off your first box)
Needless to say, but...
Dust off those board games
Card games
Try a new recipe
Make music, drawings, ...
From my colleague: "I rented a large dumpster and spent the last few days cleaning all of the junk and clutter from my house. It will keep you active, divert your attention away from the stress of this pandemic, produce a cleaner and safer environment for the whole family, and give you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction."