The Best History Podcasts in the United States

The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered

A history storyteller who narrates short, engaging videos about forgotten events and figures, typically in 15 minutes or less.

Game Wisdom

Game Wisdom

A game design author and analyst offers in-depth reviews and mechanical breakdowns of indie and AAA video games.

From First Principles Podcast

Krishna Choudhary

A weekly podcast where two hosts break down complex science news from first principles, alternating between deep dives and expert interviews.

Patrick Boyle

Patrick Boyle

A hedge fund manager and finance professor breaks down complex market events, from AI economics to Brexit, using data-driven video essays.

Next Level Soul Podcast

Next Level Soul

Filmmaker Alex Ferrari interviews channelers, mystics, and NDE survivors about consciousness, disclosure, and the nature of reality.

Ninjas Are Butterflies

Ninjas Are Butterflies

A comedy podcast where two hosts from the Sunday Cool apparel company discuss conspiracies, strange news, and history with a comedic, rambling style.

PBS Space Time

PBS Space Time

An astrophysicist hosts a video essay series that explains complex topics in cosmology and quantum mechanics, from black holes to the Big Bang.

MythVision Podcast

Derek Lambert

A long-form interview show exploring the origins of religion and mythology from a non-dogmatic, academic perspective.

American English Podcast

American English

An experienced ESL teacher uses American history, cultural stories, and grammar games to teach intermediate English.

Friendly Atheist

Friendly Atheist

A daily news and commentary show from a long-time atheist activist, critiquing religious institutions and defending church-state separation.

The Jedburgh Podcast

Green Beret

A former Green Beret interviews elite leaders from the military, government, and athletics to deconstruct their principles for high performance.

Comics Unmasked Podcast

Comics Unmasked

A podcast championing indie and Black comic creators through deep-dive interviews and activist-led news commentary.

The Astrology Podcast

A scholarly podcast on astrology, focusing on ancient techniques, history, and philosophy for an intermediate to advanced audience.

Ziva Meditation

Ziva Meditation

The founder of a meditation empire interviews scientists, doctors, and mystics to explore potent, often taboo, healing and performance modalities.

Fightful Wrestling With Sean Ross Sapp

A daily pro wrestling news and analysis network, featuring a rotating cast of journalists for show reviews, news reports, and industry interviews.

The Filipino Story Studio

A media non-profit creating short, animated videos and documentaries that celebrate Filipino history, cultural values, and modern-day heroes.

History Valley

History Valley

A YouTube interview show where host Jacob Berman questions academic scholars about the historical origins of the Bible and Christianity.

Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

A historical true-crime interview show where the host talks to authors about specific, deeply-researched cases from their books.

Morbid | Podcast

A true crime and creepy history podcast where an autopsy technician and her niece, a former hairstylist, add a dash of comedy to spooky stories.

When Wrestling Was Real with Matt Lyda

A solo host's deep dives into the characters, factions, and storylines of wrestling's golden eras, focusing on why it once felt so real.

Mexico Unexplained

Mexico Unexplained

A solo-hosted narrative podcast exploring the myths, strange history, and unexplained phenomena of Mexico, from ancient civilizations to modern events.

Blurry Creatures Podcast

Two podcast veterans explore cryptids, ancient giants, and forbidden history, filtering paranormal phenomena through a biblical lens.

Chicago History Podcast

A solo-hosted narrative podcast detailing forgotten or misunderstood stories from Chicago's history, from architecture and sports to true crime.

The Buddha Podcast

A solo-narrated show explaining core Buddhist concepts, history, and philosophy using modern analogies and storytelling for a general audience.

Ancient Americas

A solo-narrated video podcast that explores the history and archaeology of pre-Columbian North and South America, debunking common myths.

Drowsy Historian

Drowsy Historian

A historical fiction podcast designed as a sleep aid, where each episode immerses the listener as a character in a specific historical setting.

Comic Book Historians

Comic Book Historians

A video docuseries and podcast where author Alex Grand shares archival clips and conducts long-form interviews about the history of the comic book industry.

The DemystifySci Podcast

Two philosophers of science challenge mainstream physics and history, interviewing heterodox thinkers and exploring their own materialist theories.

Daily Stoic

Daily Stoic

Author Ryan Holiday uses stories from ancient Stoic philosophers to offer short, daily lessons on resilience, virtue, and modern life.

Brains On! Universe

A network of educational podcasts for kids and families, featuring science explainers and game-show-style debates co-hosted by children.

The Imagination Podcast

A long-form interview podcast providing a platform for survivors of ritual abuse, mind control, and organized abuse to share their testimonies.

The Biologic Podcast

A solo-narrated audio documentary series exploring the evolutionary history, taxonomy, and deep geological context of life on Earth.

1-Week Rental: A Movie Podcast

Two hosts spend a week obsessively researching a single film, from blockbusters to flops, then unpack its history, production, and cultural impact.

Occult Symbolism & Pop Culture w/ Isaac Weishaupt

A solo podcast decoding the occult symbols and conspiracy theories allegedly hidden in pop culture, from Hollywood films to hip-hop.

Murder True Crime Stories

A solo-narrated true-crime podcast where host Carter Roy details notorious solved and unsolved murders with a focus on the human story.

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Bret Weinstein

An evolutionary biologist and his wife, also an evolutionary biologist, apply an "evolutionary lens" to controversial topics in science, culture, and politics.

Bright on Buddhism

A scholar of East Asian Buddhism and his co-host explain Buddhist concepts, history, and texts in a structured, academic Q&A format.

Bend the Knee

A book club-style podcast where two hosts systematically re-read George R.R. Martin's ASOIAF series and review its TV adaptations.

The Vietnamese with Kenneth Nguyen

A long-form interview show exploring the diverse experiences of the global Vietnamese diaspora, from artists and entrepreneurs to community leaders.

Autistic Culture Podcast Network

Autistic Culture

A conversational podcast where two autistic hosts explore life, culture, and personal challenges through the lens of neurodiversity.

Occult Confessions

Occult Confessions

An occultism scholar and theatre professor narrates the secret history of supernatural beliefs, often with the help of a troupe of actors.

ROOTS | Music History Podcast Show

A solo-narrated documentary podcast investigating the controversial, criminal, and psychological backstories of famous musicians and industry events.

The Priory Librarian

An anonymous narrator reads classic Christian mystical and theological texts in a straightforward, audiobook style.

MeatEater Podcast Network

A network of podcasts, driven by Steven Rinella, exploring hunting, fishing, conservation, and wild foods through interviews, storytelling, and journalism.

The Other States of America: History Portal

A solo-hosted history podcast uncovering the forgotten stories of early American colonies, conflicts, and confederations left out of textbooks.

Based on a True Story Podcast

A podcast that fact-checks popular movies and TV shows by interviewing historians, authors, and other experts.

The Scottish Clans

A video podcast that debunks the myths of Scottish clan history, using academic sources, linguistics, and DNA to uncover the real stories.

History Hyenas Clips

History Hyenas

Two New York comedians riff wildly on historical events, pop culture, and their personal lives with chaotic, unfiltered energy.

Sleep Theories

Sleep Theories

A solo-narrated podcast exploring historical mysteries and conspiracy theories with a calm, cinematic, and atmospheric storytelling style.

The Lesser Known Podcast

A mother-daughter duo explores the weird history and haunted legends of American locations, from national parks to roadside attractions.

UnderGround

Michael Arbuthnot

A deep-dive interview show where a professional archaeologist profiles renegade scientists and historians who challenge mainstream narratives.

The Gangland History Podcast

A history podcast using primary source documents to narrate the detailed, non-romanticized history of American Mafia families.

Today I Learned Science

A pharmacist-turned-storyteller breaks down the hidden science and deep history behind everything from insurance to ovarian aging.

Bedtime History

Bedtime History

Short, narrated history lessons on major figures and events, designed to be simple and engaging for children and families.

The Shoes Off Podcast

A podcast on sneaker culture, fashion, and pop culture, hosted by YouTuber Seth Fowler and co-host Osman Cueto.

Spirits Podcast

Two history geeks and childhood friends discuss mythology, legends, and folklore from around the world over a themed cocktail.

The Daily History Chronicle

A daily podcast that revisits specific historical events to uncover their moral complexities, political contradictions, and unacknowledged consequences.

Unauthorized History of the Pacific War Podcast

A deep-dive military history podcast where expert hosts and guests analyze the Pacific theater of WWII with granular, tactical detail.

WiM Media

A philosophical podcast using the question "What is money?" to explore Bitcoin, economics, and critiques of central banking.

Good Children: The Podcast

Childhood best friends unpack their shared history of anxiety and performance through the lens of pop culture, nostalgia, and personal stories.

History That Doesn't Suck

A solo-narrated American history podcast that uses sound design and storytelling to make complex historical events engaging and accessible.

Islamic History Podcast

Islamic History

A solo-narrated podcast that tells the story of Islamic civilization, from its origins to the great empires, in a serialized format.

Art of Darkness

A podcast exploring the lives, works, and dark impulses of influential dead artists, writers, and thinkers.

The Stories of Mahabharata

A solo narrator retells the complete Indian epic, the Mahabharata, in a serialized, English-language audio drama format with rich sound design.

Black Rifle Coffee Podcast

The official podcast of the Black Rifle Coffee brand, featuring its founders and friends in long-form conversations with guests from the military and veteran community.

Dig: A History Podcast

A podcast where four feminist historians narrate deep-dive stories from the past, often focusing on social justice and marginalized histories.

Sneaker History Podcast

A podcast exploring the stories, business, and culture behind sneakers, for those who want to understand the industry beyond the hype.

The Money Mondays Podcast

A business podcast where serial entrepreneur Dan Fleyshman interviews successful guests on how to make, invest, and donate money.

Jewish History with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz

Rabbi Dr

A solo lecture series where a Baltimore-based rabbi and history professor offers deep, text-based explorations of Jewish history, law, and theology.

Solve For Why

Solve For Why

A roundtable of high-stakes poker pros discussing industry news, strategy, and community drama. The show, 'Only Friends', has now ended.

Big 4 Accounting Firms

A solo commentary show that breaks down the latest news, scandals, and internal politics of the Big 4 accounting firms.

Conflicted: A History Podcast

A solo-narrated history podcast exploring complex global events and controversies through meticulously researched, multi-part narrative series.

Short History Podcast

Short History

A historian interviews leading academic experts to deconstruct specific events, figures, and cultures from antiquity.

Reviewing History

Reviewing History

Three friends in a New Jersey studio break down the historical accuracy of popular films and share bizarre historical anecdotes.

MMA History Podcast (TM)

A deep-archive podcast documenting the unfiltered history of mixed martial arts through long-form interviews with the fighters and insiders who lived it.

Friends From Work with Al & Tory | News & Comedy

Two former national talk show hosts riff on daily news, pop culture, and bizarre internet finds with a blend of comedy and political insight.

Musicians Reveal Podcast

A veteran broadcaster's deep-dive interviews with funk, R&B, and Prince-affiliated musicians, preserving decades of firsthand music history.

Predictive History Clips

Predictive History

A clips channel where host Jack Neel prompts recurring guest Jiang Xueqin to explain his speculative theories on geopolitics, history, and future events.

Talk with History Podcast

A historian and her filmmaker husband visit historical sites, then share what they learned through travelogues and expert interviews.

High Performance Longevity

High Performance Longevity

A science-forward podcast where host Nick Urban deconstructs complex health topics into tangible protocols for optimizing human performance.

Buddhism Podcast

Anonymous, narrated essays explaining core Buddhist concepts like mindfulness, impermanence, and acceptance for a modern audience.

ArchaeoEd Podcast

An archaeologist tells deep-dive stories of ancient American civilizations, from academic theories to his own fieldwork, like you're in a pub.

Lights Out Library Podcast - Sleep Documentaries

A solo-narrated podcast delivering documentary-style stories on history, science, and mythology, designed to help you fall asleep.

EXTREME POLITICAL HISTORY - VIDEO PODCAST & JOKES

A C-SPAN podcast and video channel connecting current political events to moments from the C-SPAN archives, with a focus on history, trivia, and comedy.

The Italian American Podcast - IAtv

Conversational deep dives into Italian American history, culture, and identity, hosted by a panel of passionate experts and community leaders.

Fine Dining Podcast Archives Channel

A comedian's quest to review every chain restaurant and fast food spot by comparing them to the pinnacle of mediocrity: Chili's.

A.D. History Podcast

Two hosts chronicle world history decade by decade, starting from 1 AD, in a quest to reach the present day.

Archaeology Podcast Network

A network of distinct podcasts for professional and amateur archaeologists, covering academic research, industry news, and pop culture analysis.

Primal Parenting Podcast

Primal Parenting

A podcast arguing that modern parenting advice is flawed and parents should trust their "primal" instincts, backed by select scientific findings.

BioTech Insights

BioTech Insights

A university-led podcast from Oregon State University demystifying plant biotechnology and genetic engineering for a general audience.

History of English Podcast

A solo-narrated, chronological journey through the history of the English language, linking its evolution to major historical events.

The Right Podcast

A solo host's philosophical deep dives into the modern political Right and the Left's internal contradictions, grounded in academic theory.

Professor Penn

Professor Penn

Path of the Cross Podcast

Zach Schumaker

A Christian podcast exploring faith through raw testimonies, deep theology, and conservative cultural commentary.

The Gentle Art Podcast

Gene Dunn

Dozing Through History

Dozing Through History