Ranked listicle · Updated June 2026

The Best Science Podcasts of 2026

We track 1,149 science podcasts and rank them by audience reach, publishing cadence, and recent activity. Updated weekly. The list below starts at #1 — click any show for the full profile.

  1. RealTalk Clips

    A clips channel for India's long-running tri-host interview podcast, covering everything from national controversies to survival skills.

    2M subs· Daily
    BusinessScience
  2. Dostcast

    An Indian long-form interview show tackling everything from geopolitics and religion to sexuality and content creation with unfiltered depth.

    1.3M subs· ~5/week· India
    BusinessMarketingScience
  3. Vishal Kalra Official

    Vishal Kalra

    A veteran Indian TV journalist interviews astrologers, numerologists, and prophecy interpreters about future events and personal fortunes.

    627K subs· Daily· India
    BusinessNewsScience
  4. Engineer Your Life

    Engineer Your Life

    A South African interview podcast where host Lungelo KM facilitates emotionally candid "Growth Conversations" with public figures and professionals.

    242K subs· ~5/week· South Africa
    BusinessTechnologyScience
  5. Coin Bureau Podcast

    Coin Bureau

    The long-form discussion channel for the Coin Bureau media brand, featuring crypto news analysis, executive interviews, and panel debates.

    211K subs· Daily· United Arab Emirates
    BusinessCryptoScience
  6. Songe Sangita

    Songe Sangita

    A Bengali interview podcast where a journalist hosts long-form conversations with notable artists, spiritual leaders, and cultural figures.

    177K subs· Daily· India
    BusinessMarketingScience
  7. Clantis Podcast

    A solo commentary show from a South African host passionately defending his country's immigration laws and national identity.

    12.9K subs· ~1.3/week· South Africa
    BusinessScience
  8. Healthy Podcast

    A Nepali health podcast where host Minu Pokhrel interviews medical experts to explain common ailments and preventive care for a general audience.

    162K subs· Daily· NP
    Health & WellnessScienceRelationships
  9. Werner Economics

    Werner Economics

    A German economist presents his heterodox theories on money creation and critiques global power structures like central banks, the EU, and CBDCs.

    51.5K subs· Occasional
    ScienceEducationMedia
  10. Shibam Das Podcast

    Shibam Das

    A long-form Bengali interview podcast exploring the life stories, expertise, and opinions of notable Indian politicians, artists, and professionals.

    16.9K subs· Daily· India
    BusinessScience
  11. JAKE ELLENBOGEN

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

    33.2K subs· ~6/week· United States
    BusinessNewsScience
  12. The Nurse Erica

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

    4.4K subs· ~4/week· United States
    Health & WellnessScienceAutomotive
  13. DW Podcasts

    DW Podcasts

    An anthology of English-language podcasts from Germany's international broadcaster, covering science, culture, and in-depth European news.

    8.1K subs· Daily· Germany
    NewsScienceParenting
  14. 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.

    36.1K subs· ~1.4/week· United States
    BusinessScienceMedia
  15. Lecheng Pag-ibig To

    Two veteran Filipino radio DJs serve brutally honest and witty advice on love, heartbreak, and modern romance, often sparked by viral social media drama.

    35.8K subs· ~2/week
    ScienceRelationships
  16. History Time

    History Time

    Long-form video documentaries on ancient history and archaeology, often filmed on-location by its creator.

    1.3M subs· Occasional· United Kingdom
    TechnologyHistoryScience
  17. Learn Stock Market 1M+

    India's long-running finance podcast where host Vivek Bajaj interviews traders and tech founders on systematic and AI-driven investing.

    1M subs· ~1.9/week· India
    FinanceScienceEducation
  18. Thinking Crypto

    Thinking Crypto

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

    194K subs· Daily· United States
    CryptoNewsScience
  19. Ama Bartalapa by Badri — The Odia Podcast

    A long-form Odia podcast where host Badri Narayan interviews notable Odias in arts, history, and culture to preserve and explore the region's heritage.

    3.7K subs· Daily· India
    BusinessTechnologyScience
  20. Sabrina Zohar

    Sabrina Zohar

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

    108K subs· Daily· United States
    Health & WellnessMental HealthScience
  21. 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.

    7.6K subs· ~5/week· United States
    BusinessScienceRelationships
  22. Cryptids of the Corn

    Two Ohio buddies apply a mix of biological science and speculative wonder to cryptids, paranormal events, and other strange phenomena.

    3.5K subs· ~5/week
    CryptoScienceRelationships
  23. David Sinclair

    David Sinclair

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

    452K subs· Occasional· United States
    Health & WellnessScienceEducation
  24. Peter Attia MD

    Peter Attia MD

    A physician's deep-dive podcast translating the science of longevity into actionable strategies for healthspan and lifespan.

    1M subs· ~4/month
    BusinessHealth & WellnessScience
  25. English Unleashed: The Podcast

    A slow-paced podcast for English learners, offering practical, named techniques for improving speaking confidence and memory.

    1.4M subs· ~3/week· United Kingdom
    ScienceSportsEducation
  26. 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.

    44.9K subs· Daily· United States
    Health & WellnessComedyScience
  27. ColeyUFO

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

    1.4K subs· Daily· United States
    BusinessNewsScience
  28. Drunken Cryptids

    A campfire-style podcast exploring paranormal encounters and cryptid legends with a relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere.

    1.1K subs· ~6/week
    ScienceMedia
  29. The Real One

    A Hindi video podcast that conducts serious, long-form interviews with practitioners of Indian spiritual and paranormal traditions like Tantra and Aghor.

    1.5M subs· Daily· India
    True CrimeScienceSpirituality
  30. Dr. Mindy Pelz

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

    1.6M subs· Daily· United States
    SalesHealth & WellnessScience
  31. astrology podcast

    A solo-host show where Vedic astrologer Arun Pandit gives detailed predictions for future dates, emphasizing the ascendant sign (Lagna).

    8.9K subs· ~5/week
    Science
  32. Franchise Batao

    Franchise Batao

    A Hindi-language video series profiling low-to-medium investment business and franchise opportunities for aspiring Indian entrepreneurs.

    787K subs· ~5/week· India
    BusinessMarketingScience
  33. 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.

    3.5M subs· ~2/month· United States
    BusinessHistoryScience
  34. 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.

    1.1M subs· Daily· United States
    BusinessHealth & WellnessScience
  35. 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
  36. 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.

    569K subs· ~5/week· United States
    SalesHealth & WellnessScience
  37. Suno Podcast Supernatural

    Suno Supernatural

    A Pakistani podcast exploring supernatural tales, Islamic history, and spiritual phenomena through interviews with scholars and experts.

    366K subs· ~6/week· Pakistan
    HistoryScience
  38. 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.

    346K subs· ~2.0/week· United States
    SalesNewsScience
  39. RealHit

    India's first tri-host podcast, exploring everything from cybercrime and reality TV drama to paranormal stories with expert guests.

    5.8M subs· Daily· India
    BusinessScience
  40. SciFri

    Ira Flatow

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

    208K subs· Daily· United States
    TechnologyNewsScience
  41. Addicted to Recovery Podcast

    Two British hosts in recovery, Christopher White and Max Thomas, hold raw, supportive conversations with guests about their paths to sobriety.

    3.8K subs· ~Monthly· United Kingdom
    ScienceRelationshipsParenting
  42. GunjanShouts

    An Indian health podcast where a fitness entrepreneur interviews medical experts on actionable wellness topics like gut health, hair loss, and longevity.

    3.1M subs· ~3/week· India
    BusinessHealth & WellnessScience
  43. 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.

    19.6K subs· ~3/month· United States
    NewsScienceRelationships
  44. 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.

    69.7K subs· Daily· United States
    BusinessMarketingScience
  45. TheSkepticsGuide

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

    33.9K subs· ~3/week· United States
    NewsScience
  46. Sierra Clark

    Sierra Clark

    A health creator with a neuroscience degree joins exceptionally fit seniors to deconstruct their daily routines, workouts, and mindsets on camera.

    79.5K subs· ~1.8/week
    Health & WellnessScience
  47. Mysterious Universe

    Mysterious Universe

    Two hosts humorously dissect strange reports on UFOs, consciousness, and New Age beliefs, often by reviewing a specific fringe book per episode.

    57.4K subs· ~3/week· Australia
    CryptoHistoryScience
  48. The Primal Podcast

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

    624K subs· ~0.9/week· United States
    Health & WellnessScienceRelationships
  49. NERO Cycling

    NERO Cycling

    A weekly, unfiltered chat from Australia about road cycling tech, training science, and the quirks of bunch-ride culture.

    75.9K subs· ~4/week· Australia
    TechnologyComedyScience
  50. 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.

    265K subs· Daily· United States
    BusinessTechnologyScience
  51. Morningstar, Inc.

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

    140K subs· Daily· United States
    FinanceScience
  52. 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.

    165K subs· ~1.5/week· United States
    True CrimeScience
  53. Let's Talk Data

    Let's Talk Data

    An interview show exploring the career paths, personal stories, and leadership philosophies of pioneers in the data industry.

    113K subs· ~2/week
    BusinessTechnologyScience
  54. HEAL with Kelly

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

    183K subs· Daily· United States
    Health & WellnessScienceSpirituality
  55. Two Girls One Ghost

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

    172K subs· Daily· United States
    Health & WellnessScience
  56. Dating Intelligence the Podcast

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

    37.1K subs· ~Monthly· United States
    ScienceRelationships
  57. Skeptic

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

    134K subs· ~2/week· United States
    ScienceEducation
  58. 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.

    12.8K subs· Daily· United States
    Health & WellnessScience
  59. UNTAPPED with Spencer Matthews

    Spencer Matthews

    A podcast for runners where a celebrity entrepreneur documents his own training while interviewing elite athletes, coaches, and scientists.

    46K subs· Daily· United Kingdom
    Health & WellnessScience
  60. The Intrinsic Value Podcast

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

    150K subs· ~1.3/week· United States
    BusinessFinanceScience