List
Underrated performing arts podcasts worth a listen
50 Performing Arts podcasts that have kept going for two years or more without making Apple Podcasts' charts, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.
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How this list is made
- Performing Arts shows
- Not on Apple Podcasts' charts
- Going for 2 years or more, with 50 episodes or more
- Out on a steady schedule, without long breaks
- An episode out in the last month
- Longest running first
The list
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1. Chop Bard
- Length
- 1 hr 5 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 274
- Since
- 2008
The show dedicated to revealing the plays of William Shakespeare as tasty entertainment for today's hungry audience. Be you actor or observer, this show…
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2. American Radio Theater
- Length
- 31 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 222
- Since
- 2009
American Radio Theater's podcast of audio drama as it was done in the Golden Age of Radio. ART re-creates programs which do not exist in recorded form using the…
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3. Audio Theatre Central
- Length
- 1 hr 14 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 238
- Since
- 2010
We explore family-friendly audio drama through news, reviews, and interviews with cast and crew. Audio drama critic, J.D. Sutter, and a rotating cast of…
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4. SLUG Mag Soundwaves
- Length
- 26 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 518
- Since
- 2011
Soundwaves is a biweekly podcast produced by Salt Lake City's SLUG Magazine, an independent free monthly magazine published since 1989. An acronym for Salt Lake…
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5. Beginnings
- Length
- 1 hr 10 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 783
- Since
- 2011
We all know the stories of how creative people get into the business of creating for a living, but how did they start using their imaginations in the first…
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6. Broadway to Main Street
- Length
- 54 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 649
- Since
- 2012
Hosted by Laurence Maslon, BROADWAY TO MAIN STREET is a weekly radio program devoted to the greatest songs of the American Musical Theater. Originating from…
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7. HaunTopic Radio: Haunted Attractions | Haunted Houses | Halloween | Haunters
- Length
- 1 hr 31 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 222
- Since
- 2012
Have you always wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes of Haunted Attractions, Scare Attractions, and Halloween? We tell those stories here! We capture…
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8. The Story Collider
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 743
- Since
- 2012
Whether we wear a lab coat or haven't seen a test tube since grade school, science is shaping all of our lives. And that means we all have science stories to…
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9. Bertcast
- Length
- 1 hr 42 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 950
- Since
- 2012
Comic and man of the world Bert Kreischer shares his wisdom and life with you.
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10. DIZNEY COAST TO COAST: Disney Talks with Rose-Colored Glasses Removed
- Length
- 1 hr 27 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 608
- Since
- 2014
"Dizney Coast to Coast" features honest, passionate, and clear-eyed Disney discussions that both celebrate and question one of the largest and most beloved…
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11. Wrestle Radio Australia
- Length
- 2 hr 1 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 583
- Since
- 2014
WRESTLE RADIO AUSTRALIA is the only podcast network dedicated to Australia's independent wrestling industry: WRA - Josh Armour, Todd Eastman & Co chat with…
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12. They Must Be Destroyed On Sight!
- Length
- 1 hr 36 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 583
- Since
- 2014
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13. Beyond Shakespeare
- Length
- 12 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 503
- Since
- 2015
From the earliest drama in English, to the closing of the theatres in 1642, there was a hell of a lot of drama produced - and a lot of it wasn't by Shakespeare…
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14. The No Proscenium Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 23 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 592
- Since
- 2015
Exploring the renaissance in immersive theatre and interactive events. Hosted by Noah Nelson, creator of No Proscenium, a free events listing newsletter in…
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15. Cinema Junkie
- Length
- 36 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 286
- Since
- 2015
Satisfy your celluloid addiction with the "Cinema Junkie" podcast, where you can mainline film 24/7. This film and entertainment series is run by KPBS Film…
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16. The Intelligent Vocalist
- Length
- 20 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 482
- Since
- 2015
Hosted by world renowned vocal coach John Henny, The Intelligent Vocalist delves into all things singing - from anatomy and vocal science, to performance…
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17. Discourse in Magic
- Length
- 23 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 375
- Since
- 2016
Jonah Babins from Discourse in Magic tackles magic’s hardest issues, theories, philosophies, discussion, and more to help you explore. He jumps into all sorts…
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18. Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
- Length
- 56 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 498
- Since
- 2017
LIGHT TALK is a show featuring three seasoned professional lighting designers and educators who discuss the latest developments in the world of live…
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19. Ridiculous Rock Record Reviews
- Length
- 1 hr 8 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 447
- Since
- 2017
A podcast in which a group of music fans picks a rock album (anything from soft rock to hard rock to heavy metal) and spends the episode talking about it and…
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20. Guitar Music Theory
- Length
- 1 hr 9 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 192
- Since
- 2017
This podcast features free audio guitar lessons taught by Desi Serna, author of Fretboard Theory and Guitar Theory For Dummies. Learn how scales, chords…
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21. The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 12 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 188
- Since
- 2018
The world's top podcast for banjo players, fans, and enthusiasts! Hosted by Keith Billik; listen to interviews with professional players, playing tips, and…
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22. Everything Saxophone Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 24 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 281
- Since
- 2018
Each episode, your Host Donna Schwartz brings you interviews, news, and reviews with some of the most exciting saxophonists in the world today. This is the…
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23. Scene to Song
- Length
- 1 hr 11 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 148
- Since
- 2018
Hosted by writer Shoshana Greenberg, Scene to Song brings on a guest to talk about a musical, musical theater writer, or a topic or trend in musical theater…
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24. In a Manner of Speaking
- Length
- 44 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 95
- Since
- 2018
A podcast on the spoken word
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25. Putting It Together
- Length
- 44 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 386
- Since
- 2018
This is a podcast about Stephen Sondheim's entire body of work show by show and song by song. Each week Kyle Marshall invites an expert to discuss a Sondheim…
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26. The String
- Length
- 59 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 302
- Since
- 2018
The String is weekly think radio featuring conversations and features on culture, media and American music - anchored by veteran journalist and broadcaster…
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27. Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
- Length
- 1 hr 1 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 424
- Since
- 2018
Sean Smith, frontman of recently-reunited Welsh gold-selling emo rock band The Blackout, and Morgan Richards, international music journalist, team up to bring…
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28. OFF 2 BROADWAY
- Length
- 1 hr 19 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 198
- Since
- 2019
A podcast where we discuss everything musical theatre, from the comfort of the car. Hosted by Tara & Stefania
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29. The Samuel Andreyev Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 23 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 91
- Since
- 2019
Samuel Andreyev talks with the performers and composers who are changing the music world today.
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30. The Dan Aykroyd Podcast.
- Length
- 41 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 232
- Since
- 2019
This will be a review of projects involving Dan Aykroyd. It will be a full review of the project and then a rating Dan Aykroyd's specific performance…
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31. WretroMania : Pro Wrestling Podcast Network
- Length
- 59 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 581
- Since
- 2019
The home of ever green pro wrestling nostalgia and history. Where the past is always present in the ring!
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32. Colors of the Dark
- Length
- 1 hr 40 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 189
- Since
- 2019
FANGORIA has teamed up with some of the leading horror genre experts to bring you COLORS OF THE DARK. Join hosts Dr. Rebekah McKendry (professor, Fangoria…
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33. Sending Signals
- Length
- 42 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 106
- Since
- 2019
A show about music and creativity.
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34. Anything But Routine
- Length
- 18 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 233
- Since
- 2019
Just For Kix presents Anything But Routine. This podcast is everything and anything dance! We follow Cindy Clough & Ali Geraets through daily lives. This…
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35. Under The Puppet
- Length
- 1 hr 2 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 101
- Since
- 2019
Since 2017. Under The Puppet is a monthly show that is preserving puppetry through the personal stories of professional puppeteers. Guests include puppeteers…
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36. PillowVoices: Dance Through Time
- Length
- 38 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 90
- Since
- 2019
PillowVoices: Dance Through Time brings listeners closer to notable dance artists connected with Jacob's Pillow, from 1933 to today. Each piece exemplifies…
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37. The Wrong Cat Died
- Length
- 52 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 311
- Since
- 2019
Grizabella was the wrong cat to die. After seeing CATS the Musical for the first time in July of 2016, podcast host Mike Abrams was filled with a whirlwind of…
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38. Penguin Magic Podcast
- Length
- 40 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 379
- Since
- 2019
The Penguin Magic Podcast is a weekly show bringing you interviews from the top names in magic and a behind the scenes look at the P3 Magic Studios. Tune in…
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39. Monster Movie Happy Hour
- Length
- 1 hr 35 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 178
- Since
- 2019
From their secret cocktail lounge, buried deep in the frozen Land of 10,000 Lakes, Scott, Mary and Dave watch a wide range of horror movies, test out unique…
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40. Bodice Tipplers
- Length
- 49 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 101
- Since
- 2019
We're Courtney and we're Sara and we're Bodice Tipplers, the podcast where we read the romance novels we used to steal off our grandmothers' nightstands (and…
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41. DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell
- Length
- 53 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 371
- Since
- 2019
Drama! Sit down with resident dramatics, Connor MacDowell & Dylan MacDowell, as they explore theatre, entertainment, pop culture, and the vibrance of love and…
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42. Belly Dance Life
- Length
- 1 hr 13 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 302
- Since
- 2019
All insights into belly dance lifestyle
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43. The Villages Daily Sun Podcast
- Length
- 5 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 373
- Since
- 2019
In this What's Happening Around The Villages podcast, VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters tells you about what activities, entertainment and more are coming…
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44. DANCE +
- Length
- 54 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 292
- Since
- 2019
The dance podcast where movers and shakers like you get the information and inspiration you need to navigate your creative career with clarity and confidence…
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45. Earthquake Weather
- Length
- 1 hr 59 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 88
- Since
- 2020
Earthquake Weather is a mix series curated and performed by JVIZ. Genres primarily focus on Dubstep but also include Jungle, Drum and Bass, and variety of…
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46. The Mistress Carrie Podcast
- Length
- 37 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 1,776
- Since
- 2020
Mistress Carrie ™, host of the Mistress Carrie Radio Show, and Cocktails in the War Room, hosts this weekly podcast featuring interviews with up and coming…
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47. Big Scary Show
- Length
- 2 hr 31 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 171
- Since
- 2020
Something has unearthed itself to bring you a frightfully exciting podcast, reaching out across the dark and fearsome landscape of the haunt and horror…
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48. Film Festival Radio
- Length
- 23 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 521
- Since
- 2020
Film Festival Radio features top guests from the world of film festivals, television, movies, sports and politics. The show has a variety of A-list celebrities…
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49. Making Sound with Jann Klose
- Length
- 57 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 152
- Since
- 2020
Making Sound is a new podcast show hosted by singer and songwriter Jann Klose. Shows are centered around Jann chatting with fellow artists, friends and…
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50. The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast
- Length
- 12 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 301
- Since
- 2020
Weekly jazz lessons and advice packaged into a short, informative session. Lessons are designed for everyone from beginner to advanced musicians.
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