Best 50 Applied Science Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best applied science podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. This Week in Science The Kickass Science Podcast

This Week in Science   The Kickass Science Podcast
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The kickass weekly science and technology radio show presenting a humorous and irreverent look at the week in

Hosts

Kirsten Sanford (Female), Justin Jackson (Male), Blair Bazdarich (Male)

Producer/Network

Dr. Kirsten Sanford Science Media

Last Episode Date

Email

****@thisweekinscience.com

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast, Student (STEM), Tech Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.1/5

Apple Review

(US) 456

Avg Length

96 mins
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2. A Moment of Science

A Moment of Science
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A Moment of Science is a daily audio podcast, public radio program and video series providing the scientific

Hosts

Don Glass, Yael Ksander

Producer/Network

Indiana Public Media

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Researcher, Science Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 23

Avg Length

2 mins

3. Innovation Now

Innovation Now
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Innovation Now is a daily 90-second radio series and podcast that gives listeners a front row seat to hear

Producer/Network

WHRO Public Media

Last Episode Date

Email

****@nianet.org

Listener Type

CEO, Entrepreneur, Investor

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 18

Avg Length

2 mins

4. Big Ideas Lab

Big Ideas Lab
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Your exploration inside Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Hear untold stories, meet boundary-pushing

Producer/Network

Mission.org

Last Episode Date

Email

****@mission.org

Listener Type

Engineer, Researcher, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 76

Avg Length

18 mins

5. The Quanta Podcast

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Exploring the distant universe, the insides of cells, the abstractions of math, the complexity of information

Host

Susan Valot (Female)

Producer/Network

Quanta Magazine

Last Episode Date

Email

****@simonsfoundation.org

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Mathematician, Physicist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 444

Avg Length

23 mins

6. Sounds of Science

Sounds of Science
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Sounds of Science is a monthly podcast about beginnings: how a molecule becomes a drug, how a rodent

Host

Mary Parker (Female)

Producer/Network

Charles River

Last Episode Date

Email

****@criver.com

Listener Type

Medical Researcher, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 14

Avg Length

29 mins

7. Owl Posting

Owl Posting
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a podcast about the intersection of biology and computation. all episodes on

Producer/Network

Abhishaike Mahajan

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Data Analyst, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 8

Avg Length

115 mins

8. The Future Conceived

The Future Conceived
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The Future Conceived podcast is the official podcast for the Society for the Study of Reproduction. In this

Producer/Network

SSR Podcast

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Reproductive Health Advocate, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

49 mins

9. Science (Audio)

Science (Audio)
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Science affects us all. Explore a wide variety of topics from technology in our everyday lives to complex

Producer/Network

UCTV

Last Episode Date

Email

****@ucsd.edu

Listener Type

Educator, Science Enthusiast, Tech Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

3.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 12

Avg Length

32 mins

10. The Future of Everything

The Future of Everything
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Host Russ Altman, a professor of bioengineering, genetics, and medicine at Stanford, is your guide to the

Host

Russ Altman (Male)

Producer/Network

Stanford Engineering

Last Episode Date

Email

****@stanford.edu

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 123

Avg Length

33 mins

11. Carry the Two

Carry the Two
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Carry the Two pulls back the curtain to reveal the mathematical and statistical gears that turn the world.

Hosts

Sadie Witkowski (Female), Ian Martin (Male)

Last Episode Date

Email

****@imsi.institute

Listener Type

Data Scientist, Mathematician, Statistician

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 55

Avg Length

20 mins

12. Find Your Flock

Find Your Flock
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Hosted by Dr. Sandra Clavijo, Director of Undergraduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Aspiring Engineer, College Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

18 mins

13. Science Will Win

Science Will Win
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Science Will Win is a podcast that takes listeners under the microscope on some of the most promising medical

Host

Jeremiah Owyang (Male)

Producer/Network

Pfizer

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Healthcare Professional, Medical Researcher, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

3.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 85

Avg Length

34 mins

14. The Science Bridge

The Science Bridge
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Join us as we explore groundbreaking research at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. Hosted by

Hosts

Jeremy Fleck (Male), Lauren Dunn (Female), Preston Stafford (Male)

Producer/Network

Project Bridge at CU Anschutz

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Graduate Student, Medical Researcher, Science Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

56 mins

15. The Science of Everything Podcast

The Science of Everything Podcast
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In this podcast I discuss a variety of topics in both the natural and social sciences, exploring the many

Host

James Fodor (Male)

Producer/Network

James Fodor

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Science Enthusiast, Student (STEM)

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 620

Avg Length

70 mins

16. Arcadis North America

Arcadis North America
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Insights and timely discussions from the North American region of the leading design and consultancy firm for

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

CEO, Urban Planner

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

15 mins

17. Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE

Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE
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Each week Greg and Mitch of AsapSCIENCE explain the science behind a controversial subject. They use studies,

Hosts

Mitchell Moffit (Male), Gregory Brown (Male)

Producer/Network

AsapSCIENCE

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Curiosity-Driven Individual, Lifelong Learner, Researcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 2225

Avg Length

50 mins

18. Small Steps, Giant Leaps

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NASA's technical workforce put boots on the Moon, tire tracks on Mars, and the first reusable spacecraft in

Host

Andres Almeida

Producer/Network

NASA

Email

****@nasa.gov

Listener Type

Scientist, Space Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 69

Avg Length

21 mins

19. The Chain: Protein Engineering Podcast

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The Chain explores the lives, careers, research, and discoveries of protein engineers and scientists, the

Producer/Network

Cambridge Healthtech Institute

Email

****@healthtech.com

Listener Type

Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 25

Avg Length

43 mins

20. The Baker Lab Podcast

The Baker Lab Podcast
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Your front-row seat to the human side of science. Hosted by Nobel laureate David Baker , we invite you to

Producer/Network

David Baker

Listener Type

Biotech Entrepreneur, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 26

Avg Length

42 mins

21. On Research - with CITI Program

On Research - with CITI Program
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Discussing issues that impact scientific research monthly, from clinical research to ethical considerations.

Producer/Network

CITI Program

Listener Type

Clinical Researcher, Healthcare Professional, Research Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 10

Avg Length

43 mins

22. Life Science Solutions

Life Science Solutions
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Presented by Kymanox, Life Science Solutions is dedicated to accelerating understanding and advancing

Producer/Network

Kymanox

Email

****@kymanox.com

Listener Type

Biotech Entrepreneur, Life Sciences Professional, Pharmaceutical Executive

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

31 mins

23. Ceramic Tech Chat

Ceramic Tech Chat
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Members of The American Ceramic Society talk about their personal, professional, and scientific discoveries

Producer/Network

The American Ceramic Society

Listener Type

Engineer, Materials Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

29 mins

24. UC Santa Barbara (Audio)

UC Santa Barbara (Audio)
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Programs from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Producer/Network

UCTV

Email

****@ucsd.edu

Listener Type

Academic, Researcher, Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

41 mins

25. Plants, People, Science

Plants, People, Science
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Horticultural science is the only discipline that incorporates both the science and aesthetics of plants. It

Producer/Network

American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)

Listener Type

Agricultural Researcher, Educator, Gardener

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

42 mins

26. Analytically Speaking

Analytically Speaking
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Analytically Speaking, the podcast from LCGC and Spectroscopy magazines, addresses important issues in

Hosts

Dwight Stoll, Jerry Workman

Producer/Network

LCGC & Spectroscopy

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Chemist, Researcher, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

50 mins

27. Unqualified Curiosity

Unqualified Curiosity
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A weekly dive into the news surrounding science.

Listener Type

Educator, Researcher, Science Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

47 mins

28. Speaking of Mol Bio

Speaking of Mol Bio
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Speaking of Mol Bio, a podcast series from Thermo Fisher Scientific, discusses trending applications in

Host

Steve Lewis (Male)

Producer/Network

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Email

****@thermofisher.com

Listener Type

CEO, Research Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

24 mins

29. Between a Rocket & a Hard Space

Between a Rocket & a Hard Space
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Join your host, Patrick O'Neill, Public Affairs lead at the International Space Station National Laboratory,

Email

****@issnationallab.org

Listener Type

Aerospace Engineer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

34 mins

30. The Neil Ashton Podcast

The Neil Ashton Podcast
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This podcast focuses on explaining the fascinating ways that science and engineering change the world around

Host

Neil Ashton (Male)

Producer/Network

Neil Ashton

Email

****@neilashton.co.uk

Listener Type

Academic, Engineer, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United Kingdom

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(UK) 3

Avg Length

69 mins

31. Science with Impact

Science with Impact
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🧪 Exploring science's Impact on society 🌎Science with Impact is hosted by Vanessa Rosa, Ph.D., who is

Email

****@sciencewithimpact.org

Listener Type

Educator, Scientist, STEM enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

47 mins

32. Tiny Tech

Tiny Tech
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Step into the world of nanotechnology with Tiny Tech. Tiny Tech is a series of radio modules focusing on the

Producer/Network

cnem.chem.ufl.edu

Email

****@wuft.org

Listener Type

Engineer, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

2 mins

33. NSF's Discovery Files Podcast

NSF's Discovery Files Podcast
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This is the Discovery Files Podcast from the U.S. National Science Foundation. Join us as we explore the

Host

Nathan Pottker (Male)

Email

****@associates.nsf.gov

Listener Type

Researcher, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 14

Avg Length

19 mins

34. Science & Technology Society

Science & Technology Society
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Join the Science Technology Society podcast as we explore groundbreaking ideas, bridge the gap between

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, Innovator, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

30 mins

35. Science with a Twist

Science with a Twist
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It's almost impossible to overstate how many aspects of daily life are impacted by science. From technologies

Host

Terri Somers

Producer/Network

Thermo Fisher

Email

****@thermofisher.com

Listener Type

Educator, Healthcare Professional, Research Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 30

Avg Length

27 mins

36. Impossible Fibers

Impossible Fibers
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Nature makes better fibers than we do—so what if we learned to build like nature? Impossible Fibers

Email

****@likolab.com

Listener Type

Materials Scientist, Researcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

26 mins

37. The Longevity Lab with Dr. Steven Austad

The Longevity Lab with Dr. Steven Austad
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Join veteran journalist David Lamb as he sits down with Dr. Steven Austad, one of the world's foremost

Email

****@bellsouth.net

Listener Type

Biohacker, Health Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

25 mins

38. The SynBioBeta Podcast

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Welcome to The SynBioBeta Podcast: Conversations with synthetic biology's leading thinkers on building a

Host

John Cumbers (Male)

Producer/Network

John Cumbers

Email

****@synbiobeta.com

Listener Type

Biotech Entrepreneur, Investor, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 11

Avg Length

48 mins

39. Genome Insider

Genome Insider
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Stories where genes and genomes are key to solving energy and environmental challenges. Hear diverse voices

Producer/Network

JGI

Listener Type

Biotechnologist, Environmental Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 12

Avg Length

21 mins

40. Science Behind Science with Dennis Grencewicz

Science Behind Science with Dennis Grencewicz
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We talk about science now more than ever, but what does it actually take to generate a drug, become a

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Medical Student, Researcher, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

68 mins

41. Dope Labs

Dope Labs
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Dope Labs is a podcast hosted by best friends (and two of the dopest scientists you will ever meet), Titi and

Hosts

Zakiya Whatley (Female), Titilayo Shodiya (Female)

Producer/Network

iHeartPodcasts

Email

****@dopelabspodcast.com

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast, Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 296

Avg Length

32 mins

42. ARHC Robotics - Physics for Robotics

ARHC Robotics - Physics for Robotics
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Specific physics information pertaining to robotics. arhcrobotics.substack.com

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Physicist, Robotics Engineer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

2 mins

43. STEM Heroines: Empowering the Next Gen of Female STEMMERS

STEM Heroines: Empowering the Next Gen of Female STEMMERS
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'STEM Heroines: Empowering the Next Generation of Female STEMMERS' is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

16 mins

44. The Sport Science Education Podcast

The Sport Science Education Podcast
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Level up your coaching game and hone your sport science skills with 'The Sport Science Education Podcast.'

Producer/Network

Dr. Jacob Goodin

Email

****@pointloma.edu

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

58 mins

45. TechQuanta: Engineering & Science

TechQuanta: Engineering & Science
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Explore the frontiers of science, quantum physics, AI, and cutting-edge technology through deep dives into

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

2/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

11 mins

46. Superheroes of Science

Superheroes of Science
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Superheroes of Science is on a mission to highlight current and exciting science and STEM content. Get your

Hosts

Steven Smith (Male), Sarah Nern (Female)

Producer/Network

Purdue College of Science

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 11

Avg Length

30 mins

47. The New York Academy of Sciences

The New York Academy of Sciences
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Bringing together extraordinary people to drive innovative solutions to society's challenges by advancing

Producer/Network

The New York Academy of Sciences

Email

****@nyas.org

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

3.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 26

Avg Length

28 mins

48. Engineering Out Loud

Engineering Out Loud
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From the College of Engineering at Oregon State University, this is 'Engineering Out Loud'—a podcast

Hosts

Rachel Robertson (Female), Steve Frandzel (Male)

Producer/Network

Oregon State University College of Engineering

Email

****@oregonstate.edu

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 19

Avg Length

19 mins

49. Intronauts - exploring brilliant science

Intronauts - exploring brilliant science
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Intronauts exploring brilliant science. A podcast from MAX IV in Lund, the world-leading synchrotron where

Producer/Network

Umami Produktion

Email

****@umamiproduktion.se

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

19 mins
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