18 Best Epic Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

In 'Hardcore History' journalist and broadcaster Dan Carlin takes his 'Martian', unorthodox way of thinking and applies it to the past. Was Alexander the Great as bad a person as Adolf Hitler? What would Apaches with modern weapons be like? Will our modern civilization ever fall like civilizations from past eras? This isn't academic history (and Carlin isn't a historian) but the podcast's unique blend of high drama, masterful narration and Twilight Zone-style twists has entertained millions of listeners. more

Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyond the map was a dangerous and wonderful place. more

Welcome to Critical Role, home of a bunch of nerdy-ass voice actors playing tabletop roleplaying games! Enter a world of glorious imagination and improvisation with a group of the finest collaborative storytellers around. Here you'll find our TTRPG and adjacent shows, including Critical Role, Exandria Unlimited, 4-Sided Dive, and a growing selection of one-shots. more

Humans are resilient. In our toughest moments, we will fight, we will struggle, and we will triumph...often against the odds. In this immersive series, host-adventurers Mike Corey and Cassie De Pecol will share thrilling stories of survival. From the daring rescue of a soccer team trapped in an underwater cave in Thailand, to a woman taken hostage by Somali pirates, these stories made headlines around the world. AGAINST THE ODDS will make you feel as though you're living these experiences with our heroes as they push themselves to their limits.Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Against The Odds ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app. more

Where history and epic collide--'History on Fire' is a podcast by author and university professor Daniele Bolelli. more

In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep into the mines was just the first mistake. To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com , and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @oldgodsofappalachia, or on Bluesky @oldgodspod. If you'd like to support the show — and enjoy exclusive access to stories like Build Mama a Coffin — you can subscriber to the Holler at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/theholler . You can also find t-shirts and other Old Gods merch in our shop at oldgodsmerch.com . Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media and is distributed by Rusty Quill. All rights reserved. No part of this audio production or its written transcripts may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Follow the travels and tribulations of Task the Kobold Ranger, Greckles the Kenku Rogue, Panic the Tiefling Bard, and Borky the Orc Barbarian, as they traverse the dangerous and mysterious lands of Alivast, and the Capital City that hosts a bungle of characters, magic and villains. more

پادکستی که در اون افسانه ها و اسطوره های سرزمینهای دور رو به زبان امروز می شنوید. داستانهایی که ممکنه بعضیهاشون رو بشناسید و دوست دارید بیشتر باهاشون آشنا بشید و ممکن هم هست بعضی داستانها رو برای اولین بار بشنوید Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Embark upon a wondrous journey through the realms of Middle-earth and beyond with the Tolkien Road, a podcast dedicated to the enchanting tales and writings of JRR Tolkien. Come, join John, Greta, and our mighty Fellowship as we delve deep into the magic that lingers within the pages of these timeless legends. And always remember: DO NOT BE HASTY!!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support . more

Il Podcast di Giochi di Ruolo più segnalato alle forze dell'ordine

The Ad Navseam podcast, where Classical gourmands everywhere can finally get their fill. Join hosts Dr. David Noe and Dr. Jeff Winkle for a lively discussion of Greco-Roman civilization stretching from the Minoans and Mycenaeans, through the Renaissance, and right down to the present. more

A dramatic adventure for tweens and listeners of all ages, Live from Mount Olympus weaves timeless Greek myths with the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers. Hermes, god of storytellers, travelers, and thieves (Tony Award-winner André De Shields) is our host.Season Seven: Apollo & Artemis: Are you ready to jam out with the gods in our first-ever musical season? Apollo, shining god of music, releases his hit single, 'Dragon Slayer.' With the swagger of a divine rock star, Apollo shares his triumphs, but when Apollo acts cruelly towards his twin sister Artemis, he must seek forgiveness or risk the destruction of all of Olympus.Season Six: Theseus and Ariadne: King Minos of Crete demands fourteen young Athenians to feed to the monstrous Minotaur, so Prince Theseus and a lively group of teenagers set sail. Minos expects his daughter Ariadne to watch as the Athenian tributes meet their gruesome deaths. But Eros, mischievous god of love, takes aim, changing everyone's fate.  Season Five: Pandora: Zeus, king of the gods, commands Hephaestus to sculpt a beautiful woman out of clay, and orders each god to grant her a gift.   While you may think you know Pandora's story, you've never heard it told this way before.Season Four: Prometheus: You'd think being able to see the future would be a gift but Prometheus's visions are never completely clear. When he glimpses a coming war that threatens the whole world, Prometheus must forge an unlikely alliance with the young Olympian Zeus.  Season Three: Atalanta: A tiny newborn, abandoned in the forest, is adopted by a mama bear who raises her as her own. Guided by Artemis and Athena, the bear girl grows up wise and strong, a skilled archer ready for adventure. When she meets the greatest heroes in all Greece - who are none too happy to hunt alongside a girl - Atalanta surprises them all.Season Two: Demeter and Persephone: Persephone is eager to strike out on her own, but is suddenly pulled into the underworld and must find her power in the darkness. Her mother Demeter fights to bring her back to the sunlight, and nothing can grow. Can the Olympians stop fighting before humanity starves?Season One: Perseus: Young Perseus makes a rash promise to save his mother from the clutches of an evil king, and must strike out on a dangerous quest full of terrifying monsters, powerful gods, and a brave girl who will change our hero's life forever.Live from Mount Olympus is a production of the Onassis Foundation, created & produced by Peabody Award-winning showrunner Julie Burstein, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater collective The TEAM, & directed by Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, Keenan Tyler Oliphant, & Josiah Davis. Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer.Written by Nathan Yungerberg. Audio production & mix by John Melillo. Audio editing & sound design by David Schulman (S1), Yonatan Rekem (S2-6), Tessa Zitter (S2), and Julie Burstein (S7). Magdalini Giannikou composed our original music & songs, performed by Banda Magda.  Song lyrics & vocal production by Malena Marcase, mixed & mastered by Tom Beuchel, score mixed & mastered by Luca Bordonaro. Jason Adam Katzenstein created our illustrations & is series humor consultant.Press by Grand Communications. Graphic design by Onassis Creative Studio. Distribution by PRX.Since 1975, the Onassis Foundation has been dedicated to culture, community, & education, with projects that can effectively inspire social change and justice across borders. Learn more at www.onassis.org. more

A cinematic fantasy event in audio. New Dakota: 15,000 CE, thousands of years after the fall of our civilization. The Earth has reclaimed the cities and glories of the modern world, returning humanity to a way of life that recalls advanced, ancient civilizations. The histories of the old world survive only as myths and legends. Our tale focuses on four heroes from the great tribes of what was once South Dakota. They are known as : The Wolves, The Rams, The Bears, and the Birds. Book I : The Dawn Age introduced us to the world and the heroes who we'll follow as we chart the rise of the first Empire of this new world. Book II : The Seed of Whiterock, begins to weave our worlds and hero quests together as their destinies collide amidst the backdrop of war, natural catastrophes, inflamed rivalries, new alliances, loves and losses. All of them will be tested as the world heaves toward its new age, The Dawn Age. A place where new legends are born and a time when all things return.Created by Jason Lew.From QCODE, makers of fantastic audio fiction. Visit QCODEMedia.com to learn more. more

Discover what it truly means to push the limits of human potential. Red Bull's How to Be Superhuman is a captivating adventure show featuring extraordinary stories of athletes who have achieved the seemingly impossible from conquering terrifying climbs and kayaking down jaw-dropping waterfalls to swimming the world's longest rivers, running through uncharted mountain kingdoms, and embarking on solo expeditions to the most remote corners of the globe. In each episode, host Rob Pope and the athlete dive into the physical and mental resilience behind these awe-inspiring feats, offering immersive storytelling and insights into overcoming the world's greatest challenges. Because everyone loves a good adventure story.If you want to tell us about your own superhuman adventures, message us at ****@redbull.com.Head to instagram.com/redbulladventure for more superhuman content. more

Original audio drama with spectacular soundscapes, based on the Greco-Roman myths behind the constellations. Written and directed by Bibi Jacob, these moving and sometimes humorous tales, brim with tragedy, injustice, and violence. more

Legends: A Superhero Story is an actual play podcast, using the new Legends: Superhero Role Playing Game system, written and created by Jack and Chad Matchette. Set in New Olympus, our story takes place in a world of larger than life heroes and truly terrifying villains - grab your cape and leap into the never ending battle of good vs. evil. It's time to become, Legends! more

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Join the Stonesinger Community on Discord'There is a reason the Church of Deepstone keeps their altars high on a hill, and their books deep underground.'Whisper is a thief who'd rather read than steal; Talee is an absent minded orphan with an uncanny memory and a penchant for making trouble; Eyfre is their teacher - a powerful mage, and a person of mysterious intents. This trio is setting out to Iro with Talee and Whisper set to become students. But first, they must survive. Join our trio and a cast of fascinating characters in this sprawling epic and richly imagined world.The Stonesinger Chronicles is an Epic Fantasy Fiction Podcast. It's a fantasy story like nothing you've ever heard; a complex narrative augmented by a sweeping musical score and beautiful sound design. If you are looking for an epic fantasy podcast, a dark fantasy podcast, or just a simple audio story to keep you enthralled from beginning to end, The Stonesinger Chronicles is for you. The Magnus Archives meets The Stormlight Archives.The Stonesinger Chronicles is created by me, Adam Ganong - every word written, line read, note played.Show art by Peter Bartels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more