The Best Philosophy Podcasts in the United States
The 31 philosophy podcasts from the United States that we currently track, ranked by audience and recent activity. Tap any show for the full host profile, contact, and cadence breakdown.
Mark Passio
Mark Passio
A solo lecture series from a researcher of the occult dissecting consciousness, Natural Law, and societal control, demanding radical self-responsibility.
189K subs· Occasional· United StatesScienceSpiritualityPhilosophyJohnathan Bi
Johnathan Bi
A philosopher and technologist delivers solo lectures applying insights from the great books to modern problems like AI, meaning, and career building.
240K subs· Daily· United StatesTechnologyPhilosophyStoic Coffee
Stoic Coffee
A short, weekly podcast applying ancient Stoic philosophy to modern life's challenges in about the time it takes to drink a coffee.
2.6K subs· ~3/week· United StatesPhilosophyVORW Podcast
A solo host reads listener mail and discusses eclectic topics ranging from fast food to philosophy in a distinctive, old-time radio style.
101K subs· Occasional· United StatesNewsPhilosophyMediaThe Astrology Podcast
A scholarly podcast on astrology, focusing on ancient techniques, history, and philosophy for an intermediate to advanced audience.
268K subs· ~1.3/week· United StatesHistoryPhilosophyMediaOverthink Podcast
Two philosophy professors make perennial themes accessible through deep-dive conversations, connecting complex ideas to everyday life.
182K subs· ~1.3/week· United StatesComedyPhilosophyThe Writer's Mind with Tyler Mowery
The Writer
A solo host's unfiltered monologues on esoteric history, societal control, and a personal, often dark, conspiratorial worldview.
11.2K subs· ~2/month· United StatesEntertainmentEducationPhilosophyDr. Laura Schlessinger
A veteran radio host offers blunt, no-nonsense, and morally prescriptive advice to callers facing personal and family dilemmas.
79.6K subs· Daily· United StatesParentingPhilosophyPhilosophy for the People
A long-form interview show making serious, often Catholic and Thomistic, philosophical arguments accessible to a popular audience.
7.9K subs· ~2/month· United StatesTechnologyEducationPhilosophyDaily Stoic
Daily Stoic
Author Ryan Holiday uses stories from ancient Stoic philosophers to offer short, daily lessons on resilience, virtue, and modern life.
2M subs· Daily· United StatesHistoryPhilosophyAdeptus Ridiculous
Three hosts humorously dissect the dense and often absurd lore of the Warhammer 40,000 universe for fans and newcomers alike.
290K subs· ~1.1/week· United StatesSciencePhilosophyThe Skeptic Metaphysicians
A podcast where two open-minded skeptics interview experts on spiritual and paranormal topics, seeking to bridge belief with critical thinking.
2.1K subs· ~4/week· United StatesScienceSpiritualityPhilosophyOld Daily Philosophy - Retired Channel
A retired YouTube channel that hosted live-streamed readings and discussions of classic philosophical texts, led by Dr. Andreas Matthias.
5.8K subs· United StatesNewsPhilosophyessentialsalts
A solo-hosted deep dive into continental philosophy, using Friedrich Nietzsche as a lens to understand other thinkers, texts, and cultural phenomena.
91.6K subs· ~1.1/week· United StatesPhilosophyThe Daily Atheist
A solo-host live stream offering daily atheist news and commentary, directly refuting religious arguments from the live chat.
12.4K subs· Daily· United StatesNewsSciencePhilosophyThe Existential Stoic Podcast
639 subs· Daily· United StatesPhilosophyThe Stoic Podcast 🎧
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Beth Buelow
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1.8K subs· ~2/month· United StatesHistoryPhilosophyThe Cyber Voice
35 subs· ~1.5/week· United StatesPhilosophyThe Dawdler's Philosophy
The Dawdler
213 subs· ~Monthly· United StatesPoliticsPhilosophyThe Scientific Odyssey Podcast
1.5K subs· Daily· United StatesHistoryPhilosophyThe Ancient Philosophy Podcast
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Data Science Ethics
106 subs· Occasional· United StatesTechnologySciencePhilosophyYokoi Kenji Diaz
5M subs· United StatesPersonal DevelopmentMotivationPhilosophyThe Ezra Klein Show
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David Senoff
2 subs· Occasional· United StatesSciencePhilosophy
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