Best 22 Hypothetical Podcasts in the US

Explore the realm of alternate histories as we explore the 'what ifs' that can flow from history's most pivotal moments. Each episode will focus on a specific moment in time--the fork--where history could have taken a different path. A Fork In Time encourages contributions and participation by our community of listeners who have become an integral and vital part of the show. This feed is also the home of our companion show, The Room Where It Happened, featuring the team looking at significant historical events without the alternative prespective. more

Jeff Cannata and Anthony Carboni talk about the personal philosophical concerns they find lurking inside everyday things. It's fun? more

Hosts John and Hank Green (authors and YouTubers) offer both humorous and heartfelt advice about life's big and small questions. They bring their personal passions to each episode by sharing the week's news from Mars (the planet) and AFC Wimbledon (the fourth-tier English football club). more

Brainstorming and sharing ideas is the funnest part of the creative process. We decided to skip the boring part of actually making stuff, and just do the fun part more

Each week hosts Andy and Drew dive into the great 'What If's' of the sports world, exploring each fork in the road at the biggest moments of sports. more

Join Mr. Eric for imaginative stories sparked by kids' questions, fostering curiosity and resilience.Grownups, share your kids' What-If Questions, and we may use them in a story! Call our voicemail at 205-605-WHAT or email ****@whatifworldpodcast.com. more

Learn how to think like EINSTEIN! Every week we learn science running imaginative thought experiments. Our brilliant guests are some of the world's greatest science fiction writers, scientists & science communicators. Leap into a journey to answer the most fascinating question in the universe: What The IF? more

An epic exploration of possibilities. What If is a Webby Award-winning science web series that takes you on a journey through hypothetical worlds and possibilities, some in distant corners of the universe, others right here on Earth. Each scenario examines a scientific theory, research or fact through a hypothetical question. more

Is cereal just soup? When, specifically, is Miller Time? How many times can one 'circle back?' Join Matt and Eric every other Thursday as they provide you with deep dives, thorough debates, and unnecessary answers to life's least-pressing questions.Submit yours at ****@gmail.com more

Join Thomas, Emily, and Shep as they come up with movie plots based on everyday objects.

Hollywood keeps on rebooting everything over and over again, and always seems to get it wrong. So Tanner and Lindsay have decided to get one step ahead of them and reboot everything themselves! Through reboots, remakes, sequels, spin-offs, adaptations, and other weird scenarios, these two are gonna change it all for better or worse - which, sometimes, is still better. more

Two middle aged white guys coming up with practical outcomes to absurd hypothetical questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Touch Choice with Kazeem Rahman: The Ultimate Comedy Podcast for Would You Rather Fans! In each episode, Kazeem and his guests will present two outrageous options and ask each other 'Would you rather do this or that?' From absurd scenarios to thought-provoking dilemmas, the choices get more and more ridiculous as the game goes on. With their quick wit and improv skills, the comedians provide hilarious commentary and try to outdo each other with the most outrageous responses. more

(Speculative Sandbox is currently on break while Vickie writes a book on deadline!) Join author Vickie Lan to unpack the tropes that make fiction fun! Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions expressed by individuals on the podcast are their own. Cover image photographed by J.D. Fitzgerald. Episode cover images and zoom backgrounds feature royalty-free images from Canva and Pexels. Audio provided by Anchor and Transistor.fm more

We ask strange, hilarious, paranormal, tough, and mysterious questions — then laugh our way to the best answers we can muster. Join us for the ride. more

We are a time-traveling film podcast that journeys through time to take classic films, blockbusters and cult favorites, to recast them in different years! more

You have questions for and from the future, and we have answers! Hosts Julia Furlan and Ozzy Llinas Goodman, along with producer Siona Peterous, tackle burning questions like 'What's it really like to date an artificial intelligence?' and 'Why are tech bros so obsessed with Soylent?' You'll get answers to these pressing questions, along with ruminations on family, privacy, food, dating, cats, and more. The show's unique format blends gonzo journalism and weird internet rabbit holes with true stories of queer chaos and heartfelt relationship advice. Plus, every episode ends with a surprise! more

Flash Forward is a show about possible (and not so possible) future scenarios. What would the warranty on a sex robot look like? How would diplomacy work if we couldn't lie? Could there ever be a fecal transplant black market? (Complicated, it wouldn't, and yes, respectively, in case you're curious.) Hosted and produced by award winning science journalist Rose Eveleth, each episode combines audio drama and journalism to go deep on potential tomorrows, and uncovers what those futures might really be like. The future is going to be weird, so let's get ready for it together. more

Have you ever sat around with your friends swapping crazy hypotheticals, bizarre scenarios, and impossible FMKs? 'Here's The Scenario' is a comedy podcast hosted by Mike Cannon, Mike Feeney, and Brendan Sagalow - three New York City comedians and best friends. In each episode, they tackle moral dilemmas, hypotheticals, and quandaries big and small presented by each other and the fans. Listen as they attempt to navigate a comedy obstacle course that YOU help create. Submit your scenarios on our Patreon or DM us on Instagram. more

Absurd Hypotheticals is a comedy podcast where co-hosts Chris Yee, Marcus Lehner, and Ben Storms answer ridiculous questions in funny ways. What if you had the ability to perfectly train whales? What if all paper disappeared? Tune in to find out. New episode every Monday. more

What if US Presidents played soccer? What if Michael Jordan played Stephen Curry in golf? What if characters from Hamilton went on The Amazing Race? On each episode of Substantiate, William Glasser discusses a hypothetical sports matchup with a guest. more

'Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, and listening to the Hypotheticast made all the difference.' - Robert Frost more