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Underrated society and culture podcasts worth a listen

50 Society & Culture 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

  • Society & Culture 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

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Longest running first

  1. 1. A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

    Education, Society & Culture

    Length
    54 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    994
    Since
    2007

    Fun conversation with callers from all over about new words, old sayings, slang, family expressions, word histories, linguistics, dialects, word games, books…

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  2. 2. Elucidations

    From The University of Chicago Society & Culture

    Length
    42 min
    Releases
    Every few months
    Episodes
    158
    Since
    2009

    Elucidations is an unexpected philosophy podcast produced in association with Emergent Ventures. Every episode, Matt Teichman temporarily transforms himself…

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  3. 3. How to Live in Denmark

    Business, Society & Culture

    Length
    8 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    150
    Since
    2013

    Quick takes on life in Denmark, in 10 minutes or less. Life as an international in Denmark, one of the world's most homogenous countries, isn't always easy…

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  4. 4. 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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  5. 5. Geekin' On WDW | Trip Reports From A Community of Disney World Fans

    Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 18 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    690
    Since
    2014

    You're vacation is Important! Dream it. Plan it. Take it. Tell us about it.

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  6. 6. Tel Aviv Review

    Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

    Length
    41 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    687
    Since
    2014

    Showcasing the latest developments in the realm of academic and professional research and literature, about the Middle East and global affairs. We discuss…

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  7. 7. Medieval Death Trip

    Arts, Society & Culture

    Length
    59 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    133
    Since
    2014

    A podcast exploring the wit and weirdness of medieval texts

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  8. 8. Save A Pooch - Rescue Dog Welfare- Pet Life Radio Original

    Kids & Family, Society & Culture

    Length
    28 min
    Releases
    Every few months
    Episodes
    71
    Since
    2015

    Save A Pooch is all about rescue dog welfare. With an informative yet humorous tone, the good, the bad, cute, and the ugly will be addressed. Episode topics can…

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  9. 9. Aspen Ideas to Go

    From The Aspen Institute Society & Culture

    Length
    52 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    618
    Since
    2015

    Aspen Ideas to Go is a show about bold ideas that will open your mind. Featuring compelling conversations with the world’s top thinkers and doers from a diverse…

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  10. 10. Delight Your Marriage

    Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

    Length
    42 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    592
    Since
    2015

    DYM: Marriage Transformation Coaching helps Christian husbands and wives create stronger, more connected marriages by starting with the person they can…

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  11. 11. Adventures Through The Mind

    Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 42 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    251
    Since
    2015

    Adventures Through The Mind (ATTMind) is an interview-based podcast focusing on topics relevant and related to psychedelic cultures, psychedelic research, and…

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  12. 12. the tortoise & the hare

    From Jackrabbit.FM Society & Culture

    Length
    58 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    394
    Since
    2015

    we all contain multitudes — fast & slow, hard & soft, open & closed — so let’s talk about them. a podcast from the creators of The Slow Home (RIP), each episode…

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  13. 13. The Jayson Gaddis Podcast

    Society & Culture

    Length
    14 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    568
    Since
    2015

    The Jayson Gaddis Podcast explores marriage, fatherhood, spirituality, and emotional and relational leadership. Hosted by Founder, high performance coach, and…

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  14. 14. Last Word

    From BBC Society & Culture

    Length
    28 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    590
    Since
    2015

    Radio 4's weekly obituary programme, telling the life stories of those who have died recently

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  15. 15. What It Takes®

    From Academy of Achievement Arts, Society & Culture

    Length
    50 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    230
    Since
    2015

    Revealing, intimate conversations with visionaries and leaders in the arts, science, technology, public service, sports and business. These engaging personal…

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  16. 16. Tough Girl Podcast

    Health & Fitness, Society & Culture

    Length
    45 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    874
    Since
    2015

    The Tough Girl Podcast is all about inspiring and motivating YOU! I will be interviewing inspirational women from around the world, who've faced and overcome…

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  17. 17. Face2Face with David Peck

    Society & Culture, TV & Film

    Length
    33 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    639
    Since
    2015

    Face2Face is hosted by change maker David Peck and is rooted in casual conversation and intelligent inspiration. David interviews film makers, actors, writers…

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  18. 18. Millennial: Pretend Adulting, Real Talk

    News, Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 9 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    530
    Since
    2015

    Millennial podcast is a weekly roundtable about our Generation Y experience. From news to politics and pop culture, a panel of friends digs in on why these…

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  19. 19. The Modern Mann

    From Acast Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 24 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    214
    Since
    2015

    Olly Mann brings you a multi-award winning monthly selection of incredible life stories, tests out the latest trends, and answers your relationship questions…

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  20. 20. Cider Chat

    Arts, Society & Culture

    Length
    56 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    522
    Since
    2015

    Interviewing cidermakers, importers, orchardists, foodies, farmers and cider enthusiasts around the world. Let's delve into the semantics of cider…or is it hard…

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  21. 21. Due For A Win: The Atlantic City Podcast

    Leisure, Society & Culture

    Length
    41 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    291
    Since
    2015

    Covering Atlantic City, gambling, hotels, restaurants, the casino industry, and a bit of Las Vegas and other casinos.

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  22. 22. Igniting Hope Ministries

    Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

    Length
    26 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    545
    Since
    2015

    Equipping individuals with hope, joy, and divine strategies for success.

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  23. 23. The College Commons Podcast

    Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

    Length
    28 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    252
    Since
    2015

    The College Commons Podcast, passionate perspectives from Judaism's leading thinkers, is produced by Hebrew Union College, America's first Jewish institution of…

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  24. 24. The Amateur Travel Society Podcast

    Leisure, Society & Culture

    Length
    55 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    518
    Since
    2015

    The Amateur Travel Society podcast is a celebration and discussion of travel and unique experiences from all across the world! My goal is to share listener…

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  25. 25. Bitch Talk Podcast

    Society & Culture, TV & Film

    Length
    39 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    908
    Since
    2016

    An AAPI produced and hosted pop-culture podcast rooted in San Francisco.

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  26. 26. Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

    From Earwolf Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 10 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    588
    Since
    2016

    1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. Thats the premise behind Beautiful Stories from Anonymous People, hosted by comedian Chris Gethard (the Chris…

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  27. 27. Machine Ethics Podcast episodes

    Society & Culture, Technology

    Length
    49 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    118
    Since
    2016

    Discourse on AI Ethics. News, explanation and Interviews with academics, authors, business leaders, creatives and engineers on the subject of autonomous…

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  28. 28. The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

    Society & Culture

    Length
    25 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    433
    Since
    2016

    The Thoughtful Travel Podcast with Amanda Kendle is a show for travel lovers. Each episode is packed with travel stories from fellow travel addicts on topics…

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  29. 29. Team Never Quit

    Education, Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 22 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    473
    Since
    2016

    Each week join Retired Navy SEAL and Lone Survivor Marcus Luttrell, Melanie Luttrell, and their son and Producer Hunter Juneau as they’ll take you into the…

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  30. 30. Adoptees On

    Society & Culture

    Length
    55 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    344
    Since
    2016

    The podcast where adoptees discuss the adoption experience. This is not the usual adoption talk. You will find real, raw, and deep feelings addressed in these…

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  31. 31. The Heart of Hospice Podcast

    Health & Fitness, Society & Culture

    Length
    49 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    640
    Since
    2016

    The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We're here to provide…

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  32. 32. Philosophy For Our Times

    Society & Culture

    Length
    34 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    574
    Since
    2016

    Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world’s leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on…

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  33. 33. Voxology

    Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 4 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    613
    Since
    2016

    Voxology (Formerly the Vox Podcast with Mike Erre) is a collection of voices that question and discuss our culture's most relevant topics in relation to…

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  34. 34. The Dildorks

    Health & Fitness, Society & Culture

    Length
    52 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    502
    Since
    2016

    Sex nerds and best friends Billy (billylore.com) and Kate (katesloan.com) talk about all things sex, dating, and masturbating.

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  35. 35. Sidedoor

    Society & Culture

    Length
    32 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    259
    Since
    2016

    More than 154 million treasures fill the Smithsonian’s vaults. But where the public’s view ends, Sidedoor begins. With the help of biologists, artists…

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  36. 36. Always Be Booked Cruise Podcast

    Society & Culture

    Length
    59 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    386
    Since
    2016

    Always Be Booked is an off beat, irreverent look into all things related to cruising. Host Tommy Casabona gives honest reviews, tips, industry news and his…

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  37. 37. The Strange and Unusual Podcast

    From Morbid Network History, Society & Culture

    Length
    56 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    130
    Since
    2017

    The unknown. It lies at the root of all fear, and has inspired legends, superstition, folklore, customs, hysteria, and even murder throughout history. Still…

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  38. 38. No Dumb Questions

    Education, Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 2 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    240
    Since
    2017

    A science guy from the deep south (Destin) and a humanities guy from the wild west (Matt Whitman) discuss deep questions with varying levels of maturity.

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  39. 39. Take a Break from Drinking: Practical Tools to Drink Less & Change Your Relationship with Alcohol

    Education, Society & Culture

    Length
    19 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    514
    Since
    2017

    Tired of breaking your promise to go easy on the drinks tonight? You know your nightly habit isn't great for your health or waistline, but it's so hard to say…

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  40. 40. The Daytripper Podcast | Talkin' Texas

    Leisure, Society & Culture

    Length
    56 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    96
    Since
    2017

    It's the Daytripper Podcast! Join Chet Garner and co-host Daniel Mecey as they talk about all things Texas. Lots of Texas...

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  41. 41. Commander Cookout Podcast: Magic the Gathering

    Leisure, Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 24 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    653
    Since
    2017

    A Canadian Magic: the Gathering podcast based on unique, spicy and funny Commander deck building! We joke, we laugh and we talk about the cultural side of MTG…

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  42. 42. Relationships Uncomplicated

    Health & Fitness, Society & Culture

    Length
    43 min
    Releases
    Every few months
    Episodes
    96
    Since
    2017

    Relationship expert Idit Sharoni, LMFT is bringing you invaluable relationship advice to help your relationship thrive. Idit is a couples therapist in Miami…

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  43. 43. Buddhist Boot Camp Podcast

    Education, Society & Culture

    Length
    7 min
    Releases
    Monthly
    Episodes
    192
    Since
    2017

    The intention is to awaken, enlighten, enrich, and inspire. Timber Hawkeye is the bestselling author of Buddhist Boot Camp, Faithfully Religionless, and the…

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  44. 44. Two Girls One Ghost

    Society & Culture, True Crime

    Length
    1 hr 2 min
    Releases
    Twice a week
    Episodes
    857
    Since
    2017

    Two Girls One Ghost is a paranormal comedy podcast, deemed “The Most Haunted Podcast in America”. Award-winning hosts and best friends Corinne Vien and…

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  45. 45. ZorkCast - Vegas Podcast + Yo-11 Minutes - Casino/Travel Loyalty, Casino Experience, Gambling and Luxury Travel

    Leisure, Society & Culture

    Length
    47 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    313
    Since
    2017

    ZorkCast Podcast has a renewed focus and emphasis on casino loyalty and the intersection between casino loyalty schemes with traditional travel loyalty…

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  46. 46. Hitting The Marks Pro Wrestling Podcast

    News, Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 38 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    796
    Since
    2017

    presented by #HaminMediaGroup at www.channelattitude.com

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  47. 47. shunned

    Society & Culture

    Length
    1 hr 54 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    246
    Since
    2017

    Religious and cult ideologies often use the practice of shunning to silence their critics and to control their members through fear. This podcast sheds light on…

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  48. 48. GreatMan Podcast

    Education, Society & Culture

    Length
    43 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    460
    Since
    2017

    Manhood is not merely a product of biology, but rather the result of maturing, learning, and experience. While being born male is a matter of genetics, becoming…

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  49. 49. The DCL Dude Podcast

    Society & Culture

    Length
    55 min
    Releases
    Every two weeks
    Episodes
    228
    Since
    2017

    The DCL Dude Podcast is a show dedicated to all things Disney Cruise Line! We will talk recent DCL news, share travel tips, interview guests, go over the best…

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  50. 50. Lez Hang Out | Lesbian Life & Queer Culture

    Society & Culture, TV & Film

    Length
    1 hr 9 min
    Releases
    Weekly
    Episodes
    406
    Since
    2017

    Hang out with Ellie Brigida and Leigh Holmes Foster, the lesbians you'd want at your potluck! From lesbian life and sapphic dating to queer culture…

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