Best 20 Evolutionary Biology Podcasts in the US

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

1. Sausage of Science

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The Human Biology Association is a vibrant nonprofit scientific organization dedicated to supporting and

Hosts

Christopher D. Lynn (Male), Cara Ocobock (Female)

Producer/Network

Human Biology Association

Last Episode Date

Email

****@ua.edu

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 16

Avg Length

48 mins
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2. Big Picture Science

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The surprising connections in science and technology that give you the Big Picture. Astronomer Seth Shostak

Hosts

Molly Bentley (Female), Seth Shostak (Male)

Producer/Network

Big Picture Science

Last Episode Date

Email

****@seti.org

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast, Tech Professional

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 895

Avg Length

55 mins

3. DarkHorse Podcast

DarkHorse Podcast
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The DarkHorse Podcast is hosted by Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying. Bret and Heather both have PhDs in

Hosts

Bret Samuel Weinstein (Male), Heather E. Heying (Female)

Producer/Network

Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying

Last Episode Date

Email

****@darkhorsepodcast.org

Listener Type

Academic, Science Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 4967

Avg Length

118 mins

4. The Common Descent Podcast

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Join David and Will as they explore the paleontologists' perspective on various topics in life and earth

Hosts

David Moscato (Male), Will Harris (Male)

Producer/Network

Common Descent

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Nature Lover, Science Educator, Evolutionary Biologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 669

Avg Length

128 mins

5. Nature Podcast

Nature Podcast
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The Nature Podcast brings you the best stories from the world of science each week. We cover everything from

Hosts

Shamini Bundell (Female), Nick Petric Howe (Male), Benjamin Thompson (Male)

Producer/Network

Springer Nature Limited

Last Episode Date

Email

****@nature.com

Listener Type

Educator, Academic, Environmentalist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 702

Avg Length

18 mins

6. Palaeo After Dark

Palaeo After Dark
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A group of scientists have biweekly informal discussions about evolutionary biology and palaeontology... over

Hosts

James Lamsdell (Male), Curtis Congreve (Male), Amanda Falk (Female)

Producer/Network

James Lamsdell, Amanda Falk, and Curtis Congreve

Last Episode Date

Email

****@mail.wvu.edu

Listener Type

Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 47

Avg Length

96 mins

7. Herpetological Highlights

Herpetological Highlights
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Bringing you the recent scientific advancements in the field of Herpetology.

Hosts

Tom Major (Male), Ben Marshall (Male)

Producer/Network

Herpetological Highlights

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Biologist, Herpetologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 63

Avg Length

34 mins

8. Origin Stories

Origin Stories
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Explore human evolution one story at a time. This award-winning show blends storytelling with science that

Host

Meredith Johnson (Female)

Producer/Network

The Leakey Foundation

Last Episode Date

Email

****@leakeyfoundation.org

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast, Curious Learner, Evolutionary Biologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 469

Avg Length

33 mins

9. Central Coast Naturalist

Central Coast Naturalist
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Central Coast Naturalist invites listeners to join UCSC Ecology and Evolutionary Biology graduate students as

Hosts

Kelley Voss (Female), Sara Gonzalez (Female), Emily Donham (Female), GC Sparrow (Male)

Producer/Network

Santa Cruz Naturalist

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Nature Lover, Environmental Scientist, Ecologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

5 mins

10. New Species

New Species
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Just a fraction of the species on our planet are known to science, but more are described and published every

Host

Zoe Albion (Female)

Producer/Network

New Species Podcast

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Environmentalist, Biologist, Zoologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

35 mins

11. This Week in Evolution

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This Week in Evolution is a podcast on the biology of what makes us tick. Hosts Nels Elde and Vincent

Hosts

Vincent Racaniello (Male), Nels Elde (Male)

Producer/Network

Vincent Racaniello

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Science Educator, Biologist, Genetic Researcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 165

Avg Length

88 mins

12. AnthroBiology Podcast

AnthroBiology Podcast
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The AnthroBiology Podcast sits down with biological anthropologists once or twice a month to learn about what

Host

Gaby Lapera (Female)

Producer/Network

Gaby Lapera

Email

****@anthrobiology.com

Listener Type

Evolutionary Biologist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 54

Avg Length

55 mins

13. BioTA Podcast

BioTA Podcast
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An introduction to biological principles and concepts behind the biology we experience every day.

Host

J. Phil Gibson (Male)

Producer/Network

J. Phil Gibson

Email

****@ou.edu

Listener Type

Science Educator, Biology Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 16

Avg Length

23 mins
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