The Best Science Podcasts in the United States

JAKE ELLENBOGEN

A high-energy, solo-hosted YouTube show delivering daily, deep-dive analysis and breaking news for dedicated Los Angeles Rams fans.

The Nurse Erica

A registered nurse and advocate who uses her social media platform to expose unsafe policies and advocate for healthcare reform.

The Next Big Idea Podcast

The audio companion to a book club curated by Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink, featuring author interviews on new non-fiction.

Thinking Crypto

Thinking Crypto

A daily podcast covering cryptocurrency news, market analysis, and interviews with industry leaders, hosted by investor Tony Edward.

Sabrina Zohar

Sabrina Zohar

A certified dating coach blends pop psychology, attachment theory, and personal stories to help listeners navigate modern relationships.

Trivia For Kids Podcast

A weekly, family-hosted trivia game show designed to be played along with by kids and parents during car rides, game nights, or in classrooms.

David Sinclair

David Sinclair

A Harvard geneticist breaks down the science of aging, offering research-backed insights and practical advice for extending healthspan.

Funny Medicine Podcast

Funny Medicine

A board-certified pediatrician and a writer-researcher dissect medical trends, patient stories, and healthcare absurdities with a dose of humor.

ColeyUFO

A live-streamed broadcast network dissecting UFOs, cryptids, and the paranormal, hosted by experiencers for a community seeking hard truths.

Dr. Mindy Pelz

A health educator and author offers science-based advice on fasting, hormones, and weight management, primarily for women over 40.

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.

Mind Pump Show

Mind Pump

Three experienced personal trainers and gym owners debunk fitness myths and offer evidence-based advice on training, nutrition, and health.

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.

Ultimate Human Podcast with Gary Brecka

A human biologist and former mortality expert interviews specialists and explains health science to help listeners optimize their biology for longevity.

Cal Newport

Cal Newport

A computer science professor's critical, research-backed analysis of AI hype and the mechanics of deep work in a distracted world.

SciFri

Ira Flatow

A long-running public radio show and podcast that makes complex science news accessible through interviews with leading researchers and journalists.

Aviation News Talk

Aviation News Talk

A safety-focused General Aviation podcast where the 2008 National Flight Instructor of the Year analyzes accidents and interviews pilots.

The Soul & Science Podcast with Jason Harris

An agency CEO interviews top CMOs about how iconic brands blend data-driven strategy with cultural relevance to stay on top.

TheSkepticsGuide

A weekly roundtable of science communicators who dissect news, pseudoscience, and controversies from a skeptical perspective.

The Primal Podcast

A health podcast where host Rina Ahluwalia interviews board-certified medical experts on metabolic therapies like keto, fasting, and carnivore.

Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn

A technical podcast where an expert host breaks down the latest in AI and machine learning through solo analysis and interviews with practitioners.

Finding Genius Podcast

Finding Genius

Interviews with high-level practitioners and researchers on the frontiers of bioscience, health, and medicine, aiming to uncover breakthrough insights.

The Intrinsic Value Podcast

A weekly deep-dive into a single company's business model and valuation, condensing extensive research into a structured analysis.

Two Girls One Ghost

Bi-coastal best friends read listener-submitted paranormal encounters and research historical hauntings, from UFOs to haunted dolls.

Dating Intelligence the Podcast

A dating coach and a transformation coach offer unfiltered advice on modern relationships, from energy healing to non-monogamy.

Morningstar, Inc.

Data-driven investment analysis and market commentary from the in-house researchers, editors, and analysts of the financial services firm.

Skeptic

The founding publisher of Skeptic magazine interviews authors, scientists, and thinkers on topics ranging from philosophy to pseudoscience.

HEAL with Kelly

An extension of the HEAL documentary, this podcast explores the mind-body connection and spiritual paths to wellness with expert interviews.

Black Girl Gone: A True Crime Podcast

A narrative true-crime podcast dedicated to telling the often-ignored stories of missing and murdered Black women and girls.

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.

Fast Talk Laboratories

Fast Talk Laboratories

A deep-dive podcast translating exercise physiology and sports science into practical training advice for endurance athletes and coaches.

Inside Insights podcast

Inside Insights

A podcast bridging the gap between marketing strategy and consumer insights, hosted by two executives from the insights platform Zappi.

AWM BOXING PODCAST!!

A raw, unfiltered live watch-along for boxing and UFC fights, hosted by a panel of passionate fans who engage heavily with the live chat.

Lock In To Win Podcast

Two fitness coaches interview guests who have rebuilt their lives from rock bottom, turning stories of addiction and prison into tales of discipline.

The Kids In The Room

The Kids

A long-form interview show where an entrepreneur host explores the backstories and expertise of a wide range of guests.

Mama Margot

A solo host details true crime cases involving U.S. military members and veterans, with a focus on learning from tragedy to remain vigilant.

The Cryptid Crew Podcast

A former law enforcement officer interviews eyewitnesses and researchers about their encounters with Bigfoot, ghosts, and other unexplained phenomena.

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 DemystifySci Podcast

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

Wellness + Wisdom Podcast

A podcast blending science and spirituality for personal transformation, hosted by an interviewer who openly shares his own healing journey.

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.

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.

Curious About Cannabis

A science-first podcast that explores the chemistry, quality control, and systemic issues of the cannabis industry.

The Mindset Mentor Podcast

A daily solo podcast where a mindset coach breaks down psychological and neurological concepts into actionable steps for personal growth.

Fat Science Podcast

Fat Science

A medical doctor and two co-hosts break down the science of metabolism, debunking diet myths and explaining why fat isn't a personal failure.

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.

Rocked On Detroit Lions

A daily, solo-hosted live stream offering intense, data-driven analysis and breaking news coverage for die-hard Detroit Lions fans.

The DeFi Report

Michael Nadeau

A data-driven weekly analysis of crypto market cycles and on-chain metrics, presented as a dialogue between financial analysts.

Health Optimization Medicine Podcast

Health Optimization Medicine

A panel of doctors and researchers from the Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) organization discuss complex medical science from a systems-biology perspective.

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.

Adeptus Ridiculous

Three hosts humorously dissect the dense and often absurd lore of the Warhammer 40,000 universe for fans and newcomers alike.

Trauma Rewired

Trauma Rewired

Two neurosomatic coaches explain how trauma gets stored in the body and offer science-based tools for nervous system regulation.

Tumble Science

Tumble Science

A science podcast for curious kids and their families, exploring listener questions with the help of real working scientists.

Catholic Counseling Institute

A licensed therapist integrates evidence-based psychology and Catholic theology to address mental health topics for a lay Catholic audience.

Unsupervised Learning: With Jacob Effron

A Redpoint Ventures investor interviews top AI researchers, founders, and thinkers to understand the reality behind the hype.

Python Bytes Podcast

Python Bytes

A weekly news podcast covering headlines, tools, and noteworthy developments in the Python, developer, and data science community.

Based on a True Story Podcast

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

Longevity Roadmap

Longevity Roadmap

A physician-educator interviews leading scientists to break down the molecular biology of aging and potential longevity therapies.

Dr. Kara Fitzgerald FxMed, Longevity & Epigenetics

A clinical podcast for practitioners where a functional medicine doctor interviews leading researchers on the science behind longevity and chronic illness.

Andrew Huberman

Andrew Huberman

A Stanford neuroscientist explains the science behind health, performance, and the human mind, offering actionable, evidence-based protocols.

UnderGround

Michael Arbuthnot

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

Fittalk Podcast

Ethiopia's first fitness podcast, exploring the intersection of training, nutrition, business, and the personalities shaping the local scene.

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens

A clinical psychologist and a veteran journalist answer parent questions about raising tweens and teens, blending science with practical advice.

Today I Learned Science

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

Last Week in AI

Two AI researchers dissect the week's biggest news in AI, from frontier model releases and billion-dollar acquisitions to policy debates and research breakthroughs.

NBA Gambling Podcast - SGPN

A near-daily basketball betting show analyzing NBA and WNBA odds, props, and matchups with a rotating cast of handicappers from the SGPN network.

Kings & Kweens: The Date Night Podcast

A live, touring blind-dating show where one single meets three contenders in front of a rowdy, flag-waving audience.

Robinson's Podcast Clips

A Stanford researcher interviews leading academics on foundational questions in physics, philosophy, and cosmology.

Dr Pal

Dr Pal

A practicing gastroenterologist makes complex medical topics like gut health, nutrition, and aging simple through solo talks, expert interviews, and cooking demos.

The Data Engineering Show - Podcast

A technical podcast where a Firebolt engineer interviews practitioners from top tech companies about their data and AI infrastructure.

she persisted (mental health + psychology podcast)

A University of Pennsylvania psychology student translates evidence-based mental health concepts into actionable advice for Gen Z, informed by her own journey.

Kate Mackz

Kate Mackz

Long-form interviews with founders, experts, and creators exploring the mindset and process behind meaningful achievement.

The Skeptic Metaphysicians

A podcast where two open-minded skeptics interview experts on spiritual and paranormal topics, seeking to bridge belief with critical thinking.

Life Sciences DNA Podcast

Life Sciences DNA

Life sciences executives detail the practical steps, strategies, and cultural shifts required to implement AI and data science in the biopharma industry.

Cool Worlds Podcast

Cool Worlds

A Columbia University astronomer's deep-dive conversations with fellow scientists about exoplanets, astrobiology, and the future of discovery.

TriDot Triathlon Training

The official podcast of a data-driven triathlon training platform, featuring expert coaches who break down training, tech, and race strategy.

AJ Parr Spiritual Journalist NDE Podcast

A journalistic podcast documenting near-death experiences through first-person accounts and interviews with leading researchers.

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.

Naavik Gaming Podcast

Naavik Gaming

A games industry business podcast where consultants from the advisory firm Naavik interview founders and executives on market trends and strategy.

KIS Organics

A science-first podcast for cannabis growers, focused on organic methods, soil biology, and debunking cultivation myths with academic experts.

Art of Darkness

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

WEAPONIZED Podcast Clips

Investigative journalist George Knapp and filmmaker Jeremy Corbell interview the key figures inside the modern UFO disclosure movement.

Recreational Science

Recreational Science

Two scientists with MD/PhDs break down weird, wacky, and sometimes ridiculous peer-reviewed studies for fun.

EdTalks Daily

EdTalks Daily

A veteran educator's sharp video commentary on American education policy, teacher professionalism, and equity issues, grounded in decades of experience.

The TWIML AI Podcast with Sam Charrington

Sam Charrington

Industry analyst Sam Charrington interviews leading practitioners and researchers on the real-world challenges of building and deploying AI systems.

Deeper Dating

Deeper Dating

A psychotherapist's guide to navigating the complexities of modern dating and finding meaningful, long-term love through self-reflection.

Business Scholarship Podcast

Business Scholarship

A law professor interviews fellow academics about their latest research papers and books on corporate law, finance, and business regulation.

Beekeeping Today Podcast

Beekeeping Today

A weekly news and interview show for beekeepers, featuring practical, science-based conversations with researchers, authors, and industry leaders.

DATEABLE

Two dating insiders, a coach and a tech researcher, dissect modern relationship dynamics through personal stories and expert interviews.

Investing Unscripted Podcast and Investing Videos

Two investors have unscripted conversations about market news, specific stocks, and long-term financial strategy, often answering listener mail.

Therapist Uncensored Podcast & Community

Two therapists and co-hosts translate complex relational science and attachment theory into actionable insights for both clinicians and the public.

The Endurance Edge

A sports dietitian and coach breaks down the science of endurance sports, from lab testing to nutrition, for competitive athletes.

PT MEAL Podcast

A podcast exploring physical therapy practice, research, and education, with a special focus on Filipino clinicians worldwide.

Sober Powered

A science-first podcast where a biochemist explains how alcohol affects the brain and provides research-backed tools for long-term sobriety.

PlanetGeo: a science podcast

A geoscience professor and his former high school teacher explain how the Earth works, from core principles to interviews with leading researchers.

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.

The Biotech Startups Podcast | Excedr

Candid conversations with founders, scientists, and investors about the journey of building a biotech startup, from the lab to IPO.

The ADHD Parenting Podcast

Ryan Wexelblatt

Two clinical ADHD specialists debunk social media myths and offer parents research-backed strategies for raising children with ADHD.

The Firehouse Medic Podcast

A roundtable podcast where a group of American fire-based EMS clinicians discuss medical culture, critical care, and their professional intersection with hospital staff.

Dr Brandon Crawford, DC, FIBFN-CND

A functional neurologist interviews scientists and founders about the future of longevity, brain health, and preventative medicine.