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Underrated science podcasts worth a listen

50 Science 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

  • Science 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

Longest running first

  1. 1. Food Sleuth Radio

    Health & Fitness, Science

    Length
    28 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    903
    Since
    2009

    Dietitian Melinda Hemmelgarn helps listeners “think beyond their plates,” connect the dots between food, health and agriculture, and find food truth.

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  2. 2. Healthy Dialogue

    From JAMA Network Health & Fitness, Science

    Length
    33 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    876
    Since
    2010

    Go beyond the latest discoveries with nuanced, in-depth conversations in Healthy Dialogue, a podcast from the JAMA Network. Host and JAMA Senior Editor, Derek…

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  3. 3. The Helix Center

    Health & Fitness, Science

    Length
    1 hr 37 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    141
    Since
    2012

    The primary objective of The Helix Center for Interdisciplinary Investigation is not to obtain knowledge, per se, but to aspire to an unhurried search for…

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  4. 4. The Story Collider

    Arts, Science

    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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  5. 5. Deer Hunt by Big Buck Registry

    Science, Sports

    Length
    1 hr 19 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    333
    Since
    2013

    The Big Buck Registry is a leading platform and community devoted to celebrating the world of deer hunting and the pursuit of trophy whitetails. Founded in…

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  6. 6. Defender Radio and The Switch

    Science

    Length
    37 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    414
    Since
    2013

    Defender Radio and The Switch bring experts and solutions to wildlife advocates and animal lovers around the world. Hosted by award-winning journalist Michael…

    Episodes and details for Defender Radio and The Switch
  7. 7. Cemetery Confessions: A Goth Talk Podcast

    Science, Society & Culture

    Length
    2 hr 18 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    183
    Since
    2014

    The world's number 1 Goth talk podcast! We discuss news related to the goth experience with a different guest each month, exploring the history, music…

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  8. 8. Research Perch

    Health & Fitness, Science

    Length
    29 min
    Releases
    Every few months
    Episodes
    88
    Since
    2014

    Research Perch is a podcast designed to help you learn how to use massage therapy research in your practice. Each episode digs into a specific article from…

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  9. 9. Eat This Podcast

    Arts, Science

    Length
    26 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    301
    Since
    2014

    Using food to explore all manner of topics, from agriculture to zoology. Eat This Podcast tries to go beyond the obvious to see how the food we eat influences…

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  10. 10. Data Skeptic

    Science, Technology

    Length
    35 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    612
    Since
    2014

    The Data Skeptic Podcast features interviews and discussion of topics related to data science, statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and the…

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  11. 11. Toxicologic Pathology & Veterinary Science

    From SAGE Science

    Length
    19 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    100
    Since
    2014

    Welcome to the official free Podcast site from SAGE for Veterinary Science. SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media…

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  12. 12. Dogman Encounters Radio

    Education, Science

    Length
    1 hr 8 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    681
    Since
    2014

    Everyone has heard about Bigfoot. Not many know that there's a much more terrifying cryptid stalking the deepest, darkest woods of North America and beyond…

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  13. 13. ATS Breathe Easy

    Health & Fitness, Science

    Length
    18 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    523
    Since
    2015

    Conversations in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine by the American Thoracic Society

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  14. 14. Foundations of Amateur Radio

    Education, Science

    Length
    5 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    608
    Since
    2015

    Starting in the wonderful hobby of Amateur or HAM Radio can be daunting and challenging but can be very rewarding. Every week I look at a different aspect of…

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  15. 15. Real Talk, Whole Life

    News, Science

    Length
    54 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    574
    Since
    2015

    Welcome to Real Talk, Whole Life—part candid phone call with your nerdy best friends, part myth-busting, and entirely unfiltered. Wellness without the woo…

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  16. 16. Walkabout the Galaxy

    Comedy, Science

    Length
    42 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    377
    Since
    2015

    An irreverent and informative tour of the latest, greatest, and most interesting discoveries in astronomy.

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  17. 17. Pain Science Podcast

    Health & Fitness, Science

    Length
    44 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    360
    Since
    2016

    The Pain Science podcast discusses science-backed solutions for chronic pain. Learn how to use the brain, body, mind, and behavior for pain relief and improve…

    Episodes and details for Pain Science Podcast
  18. 18. Everyday Outdoor Living

    Science

    Length
    22 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    491
    Since
    2016

    Join Shawn Prebil and Lisa Briggs from the Bruce Company every Monday at 8:05 for Everyday Outdoor Living on News/Talk 1310 WIBA

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  19. 19. Carolina Weather Group

    Science

    Length
    1 hr 11 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    724
    Since
    2016

    The Carolina Weather Group is a weekly talk show broadcasting each week from the Carolinas. The show is dedicated to covering weather, science, technology…

    Episodes and details for Carolina Weather Group
  20. 20. Conservation and Science

    Science, Sports

    Length
    1 hr 2 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    257
    Since
    2016

    Are you tired of one-sided narratives about nature and conservation? Simplified takes that ignore the nuance and complexity of matters? This show brings you…

    Episodes and details for Conservation and Science
  21. 21. LSE IQ

    From LSE - London School of Economics and Political Science Education, Science

    Length
    30 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    87
    Since
    2017

    LSE IQ is a monthly podcast from the London School of Economics and Political Science in which we ask some of the smartest social scientists - and other experts…

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  22. 22. Curiosity Weekly

    #195 in Science Science

    Length
    27 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    1,637
    Since
    2017

    Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and…

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  23. 23. Paranormal Almanac

    Science

    Length
    1 hr 14 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    368
    Since
    2017

    Each week we will talk about Paranormal news and tell our favorite paranormal stories, its informative, fun, and freaky.

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  24. 24. The Long Run with Luke Timmerman

    #137 in Science From HeadStepper Media Science

    Length
    1 hr 9 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    211
    Since
    2017

    "The Long Run" Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton would appreciate today's biotech. Scientific entrepreneurs of the 21st century must be ready for what…

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  25. 25. Talkin Winter Ops

    Science, Technology

    Length
    44 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    160
    Since
    2017

    Listen in on conversations with experts in the field of road weather and winter road maintenance as they explain how their work helps make roads safer and…

    Episodes and details for Talkin Winter Ops
  26. 26. The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong

    History, Science

    Length
    1 hr 3 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    246
    Since
    2017

    A podcast about exactly what it says it is: examining the bad ideas, mistakes and accidents that misshaped our world.

    Episodes and details for The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong
  27. 27. Life, Death, and Taxonomy

    Education, Science

    Length
    43 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    445
    Since
    2018

    Learn about all things animalia in this family friendly podcast. Each week Joe and Carlos dive deep into nature to find animals that have at least one amazing…

    Episodes and details for Life, Death, and Taxonomy
  28. 28. Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN Clinical Pearls

    Science

    Length
    21 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    1,199
    Since
    2018

    Relevant, evidence based, and practical information for medical students, residents, and practicing healthcare providers regarding all things women’s…

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  29. 29. That's So Second Millennium

    Religion & Spirituality, Science

    Length
    48 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    175
    Since
    2018

    Taking science AND faith seriously.

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  30. 30. Big Brains

    Education, Science

    Length
    36 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    228
    Since
    2018

    Big Brains explores the groundbreaking research and discoveries that are changing our world. In each episode, we talk to leading experts and unpack their work…

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  31. 31. Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar: A History of Economics Podcast

    History, Science

    Length
    55 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    100
    Since
    2018

    Smith and Marx Walk into a Bar is hosted by historians of economic thought Jennifer Jhun, François Allisson, and Çınla Akdere. Each month, the hosts discuss…

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  32. 32. Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

    Science, Society & Culture

    Length
    37 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    442
    Since
    2018

    Learn to connect better with others in every area of your life. Immerse yourself in spirited conversations with people who know how hard it is, and yet how good…

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  33. 33. The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast

    Government, Science

    Length
    51 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    102
    Since
    2018

    The Wildtalk Podcast is a production of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Division. On the Wildtalk Podcast, representatives of the Wildlife…

    Episodes and details for The Michigan DNR's Wildtalk Podcast
  34. 34. Field, Lab, Earth

    Science

    Length
    38 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    151
    Since
    2018

    Past and present advances in the fields of agronomic, crop, soil, and environmental sciences. Enjoy interviews with researchers published in journals, books…

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  35. 35. LabMind

    Science

    Length
    41 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    108
    Since
    2018

    Join Dr. Jon Genzen, professor of pathology with the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah and chief medical officer at ARUP…

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  36. 36. VoxTalks Economics

    Education, Science

    Length
    21 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    488
    Since
    2018

    Learn about groundbreaking new research, commentary and policy ideas from the world's leading economists. Presented by Tim Phillips.

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  37. 37. Never a straight answer

    Science

    Length
    1 hr 34 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    335
    Since
    2018

    Become a Paid Subscriber: ☆☆☆☆☆ Never a straight answer is a weekly podcast about the strange and the random. Weekly news, mysteries and conspiracy theories…

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  38. 38. Plenary Session

    Health & Fitness, Science

    Length
    30 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    406
    Since
    2018

    Dr Prasad on medicine, oncology, & health policy. Host: Vinay Prasad, MD MPH from University of California San Francisco. Tweet your feedback to…

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  39. 39. Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)

    Arts, Science

    Length
    38 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    587
    Since
    2018

    Food Tank's Danielle Nierenberg chats with the most important folks in the food industry about the most important food news, released every Thursday.

    Episodes and details for Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg (by Food Tank)
  40. 40. Rewilding Earth Podcast

    Science

    Length
    43 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    185
    Since
    2018

    The Rewilding Earth podcast, hosted by Jack Humphrey, highlights the work of the people involved in saving nature’s building blocks, whether they be intact…

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  41. 41. Countrystride

    Science, Society & Culture

    Length
    56 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    170
    Since
    2018

    A celebration of the landscapes, culture, heritage and people of Cumbria and the Lake District.

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  42. 42. ToKCast

    Science, Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 7 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    273
    Since
    2018

    This is a podcast largely about the work of David Deutsch and his books ”The Beginning of Infinity” and ”The Fabric of Reality”.

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  43. 43. ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast

    Science, Society & Culture

    Length
    8 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    365
    Since
    2019

    Explain Like I'm Five, aka ELI5, is the mini-podcast series where we take the questions you always wanted to ask, and talk about them in a way that is easy to…

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  44. 44. The Critter Shed

    Comedy, Science

    Length
    34 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    68
    Since
    2019

    If you like learning about the weird and wonderful side of nature - about things like spider sex, venom-packing frogs, or mind-controlling parasites, and more…

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  45. 45. BioBoss

    Business, Science

    Length
    36 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    101
    Since
    2019

    BioBoss is a podcast about leadership in the biopharma community. Hear directly from the founders and CEOs of today's most innovative companies. Listen in as…

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  46. 46. Bare Marriage

    Religion & Spirituality, Science

    Length
    1 hr 12 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    363
    Since
    2019

    Tired of Christian pat answers about marriage? The podcast that goes in-depth into marriage, parenting, and even sex--to see how we can live the passionate life…

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  47. 47. Stories of Women in Neuroscience

    Science, Society & Culture

    Length
    54 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    193
    Since
    2019

    A collection of profiles highlighting the stories of Women in Neuroscience. In depth interviews with neuroscientists about their research and career trajectory.

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  48. 48. K9 Conservationists

    Science

    Length
    57 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    257
    Since
    2019

    Welcome to the K9 Conservationists podcast, where we’re positively obsessed with conservation detection dogs! Join us every week as we discuss detection dogs…

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  49. 49. Freely Filtered, a NephJC Podcast

    Health & Fitness, Science

    Length
    1 hr 20 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    99
    Since
    2019

    Twice monthly (aspirational) recap of the NephJC journal club. NephJC reviews the most important manuscripts which are driving nephrology forward and…

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  50. 50. Outrage + Optimism

    From Global Optimism News, Science

    Length
    44 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    417
    Since
    2019

    Outrage + Optimism is for anyone who is not ready to give up on making the world a better place. For unrivalled conversations with decision makers, visionary…

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