15 Best Epidemiology Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

SERious EPI is a podcast hosted by Hailey Banack and Matt Fox where leading epidemiology researchers are interviewed on cutting edge and novel methods. Interviews focus on why these methods are so important, what problems they solve, and how they are currently being used. more

Welcome to the ICHE Podcast! Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology (ICHE) is the flagship journal for the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). In each episode of The ICHE Podcast, we speak with the authors of articles that have recently been published in ICHE. Join us as we discuss the latest research and hottest topics in infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and healthcare epidemiology. more

This stimulating podcast series from the Annals of Epidemiology takes you behind the scenes of groundbreaking articles recently published in the journal. Join Editor-in-Chief, Patrick Sullivan, and journal authors for thought-provoking conversations on the latest findings and developments in epidemiologic and methodologic research. more

This podcast might not actually kill you, but Erin Welsh and Erin Allmann Updyke cover so many things that can. In each episode, they tackle a different topic, teaching listeners about the biology, history, and epidemiology of a different disease or medical mystery. They do the scientific research, so you don't have to. Since 2017, Erin and Erin have explored chronic and infectious diseases, medications, poisons, viruses, bacteria and scientific discoveries. They've researched public health subjects including plague, Zika, COVID-19, lupus, asbestos, endometriosis and more.Each episode is accompanied by a creative quarantini cocktail recipe and a non-alcoholic placeborita.Erin Welsh, Ph.D. is a co-host of the This Podcast Will Kill You. She is a disease ecologist and epidemiologist and works full-time as a science communicator through her work on the podcast. Erin Allmann Updyke, MD, Ph.D. is a co-host of This Podcast Will Kill You. She's an epidemiologist and disease ecologist currently in the final stretch of her family medicine residency program.This Podcast Will Kill You is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including science, true crime, comedic interviews, news, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, Buried Bones, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast and more. more

A weekly report on the COVID-19 pandemic from infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH. Dr. Osterholm is the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota and has spent a career investigating outbreaks. Since 2005, he has emphasized supply chain and other vulnerabilities and a critical need for pandemic preparedness. In this podcast, Dr. Osterholm dissects the latest COVID-19 news, data, and guidance.CIDRAP's Chris Dall, MA, is the cohost of the Osterholm Update and a reporter for CIDRAP News. http://www.cidrap.umn.edu more

Keep it casual with the Casual Inference podcast. Your hosts Lucy D'Agostino McGowan and Ellie Murray talk all things epidemiology, statistics, data science, causal inference, and public health. Sponsored by the American Journal of Epidemiology. more

A podcast highlighting key articles in the current issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases, a journal from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). more

Public Health Epidemiology Conversations (PHEC) features real stories from public health professionals creating change beyond traditional roles. Hosted by Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley, a seasoned epidemiologist and public health consultant, PHEC has delivered a new episode every Tuesday since 2017. That's over 450 episodes and counting. Find show notes and episode resources at PHECpodcast.com. This show is for public health professionals at every career stage, from students and early-career practitioners to seasoned leaders navigating complex systems. It is also for the interdisciplinary professionals who work alongside public health every day: physicians, social workers, attorneys, educators, environmental scientists, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates. If your work touches population health, this podcast was made for you. Each episode explores the broad, often unexpected reach of public health through in-depth conversations with practitioners working across traditional and emerging roles. Dr. Huntley brings over two decades of epidemiological and strategic expertise to every conversation, translating complex public health concepts into plain language that is both accessible and actionable. Topics include disease prevention, workforce development, policy advocacy, community health assessment, emergency preparedness, health communication, and the evolving role of technology in public health practice. PHEC goes beyond the textbook. It is where public health professionals find inspiration, practical guidance, and the reminder that their work matters, even when the landscape is difficult. Ready to go deeper? Join a growing community of public health professionals connecting, collaborating, and growing their impact inside the PHEC Podcast Community at PHECpodcastcommunity.com. Dr. Charlotte Hughes Huntley is the founder of DrCHHuntley, LLC, a public health consulting firm helping organizations transform data into action. Learn more at DrCHHuntley.com. more

This weekly podcast series summarizes the latest scientific information published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). more

IDPodcasts' infectious diseases audio podcast series breaks tradition from the speaker-audience video format that the long running platform has been producing for its worldwide audience since 2007. Epidemiologists and Infectious Diseases specialists Drs. Vivian Vega and Jackie Sherbuk and show producer Dr. Richard Oehler discuss important infectious diseases subjects around a central theme in an entertaining, engaging and interactive format meant for all audiences. Contagion also features contributions from the USF Division of Infectious Diseases many faculty and invited guests. more

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Welcome to Foodborne. a podcast that shares stories of impactful foodborne and enteric disease outbreaks. In season one, we highlight outbreaks from the International Outbreak Museum, focusing on the stories of the epidemiologists who investigate these outbreaks. Foodborne is designed for students and public health professionals interested in the communicable disease world and the people that do this work.Foodborne is brought to you by the Washington Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence. Visit us at foodsafety.uw.edu more

Welcome to the Infectious Science Podcast Your source for cutting-edge insights on infectious diseases and the power of the One Health approach! Our mission? To empower YOU with the knowledge to better understand the spread of emerging diseases. Whether you're a researcher, clinician, student, or simply curious about public health, we bring experts and thought leaders together to spark innovation, collaboration, and critical thinking. Join us as we dive into the latest research, share inspiring stories, and make complex science accessible to everyone. Let's build a healthier, more resilient world—one episode at a time! Subscribe now and become part of the global community driving a safer future! #OneHealth #PublicHealth #InfectiousDiseases more

The ASHE Podcast discusses articles recently publishing in the journal, Antimicrobial Stewardship and Healthcare Epidemiology (ASHE). ASHE is the official publication of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. more

A peek behind the scenes at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control - the EU agency that aims to identify, assess and communicate current and emerging threats to human health posed by infectious diseases in Europe.Hear from our experts on a wide range of topics as they discuss the things that matter, and give you a crash course in Epidemiology 101. more