Regional listicle · Updated June 2026

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.

  1. 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 States
    ScienceSpiritualityPhilosophy
  2. Johnathan 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 States
    TechnologyPhilosophy
  3. Stoic 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 States
    Philosophy
  4. VORW 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 States
    NewsPhilosophyMedia
  5. The 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 States
    HistoryPhilosophyMedia
  6. Overthink Podcast

    Two philosophy professors make perennial themes accessible through deep-dive conversations, connecting complex ideas to everyday life.

    182K subs· ~1.3/week· United States
    ComedyPhilosophy
  7. The 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 States
    EntertainmentEducationPhilosophy
  8. Dr. 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 States
    ParentingPhilosophy
  9. Philosophy 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 States
    TechnologyEducationPhilosophy
  10. Daily 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 States
    HistoryPhilosophy
  11. Adeptus 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 States
    SciencePhilosophy
  12. The 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 States
    ScienceSpiritualityPhilosophy
  13. Old 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 States
    NewsPhilosophy
  14. essentialsalts

    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 States
    Philosophy
  15. The 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 States
    NewsSciencePhilosophy
  16. The Existential Stoic Podcast

    639 subs· Daily· United States
    Philosophy
  17. The Stoic Podcast 🎧

    8.5K subs· ~3/month· United States
    BusinessSelf HelpPhilosophy
  18. Televisión Consciente

    312K subs· United States
    SpiritualityConsciousnessPhilosophy
  19. Pixels: Exploring the Heart and Art of Photography

    Beth Buelow

    1.7K subs· ~Monthly· United States
    Self HelpParentingPhilosophy
  20. Hateta Channel | ሐተታ ቻነል | ልጅ ተድላ መልአኩ

    50.4K subs· United States
    HistorySciencePolitics
  21. Duncan Trussell Family Hour

    193K subs· United States
    ComedyPodcastPhilosophy
  22. Written in Stone: Climbing History

    1.8K subs· ~2/month· United States
    HistoryPhilosophy
  23. The Cyber Voice

    35 subs· ~1.5/week· United States
    Philosophy
  24. The Dawdler's Philosophy

    The Dawdler

    213 subs· ~Monthly· United States
    PoliticsPhilosophy
  25. The Scientific Odyssey Podcast

    1.5K subs· Daily· United States
    HistoryPhilosophy
  26. The Ancient Philosophy Podcast

    34 subs· ~1.3/week· United States
    HistoryPhilosophy
  27. Data Science Ethics

    Data Science Ethics

    106 subs· Occasional· United States
    TechnologySciencePhilosophy
  28. Yokoi Kenji Diaz

    5M subs· United States
    Personal DevelopmentMotivationPhilosophy
  29. The Ezra Klein Show

    523K subs· United States
    PoliticsPhilosophyCurrent Events
  30. ContraPoints

    1.9M subs· United States
    PhilosophySocial CommentaryVideo Essays
  31. The Subconscious Photography Podcast

    David Senoff

    2 subs· Occasional· United States
    SciencePhilosophy
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