Best 50 Linguistics Podcasts

Here is our list of top Linguistics podcasts you can listen to or contact them for your outreach campaign. Find hosts, booking agents and producers info for each podcast for collaboration.

1. The Allusionist

The Allusionist

Adventures in language with Helen Zaltzman. TheAllusionist.org

Host

Helen Zaltzman

Producer/Network

Helen Zaltzman

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

2956
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2. A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

A Way with Words - language, linguistics, and callers from all over

Light-hearted conversation with callers from all over about new words, old sayings, slang, family

Hosts

Martha Barnette, Grant Barrett

Producer/Network

Hosted by Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett. Produced by Stefanie Levine.

Email

****@waywordradio.org

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

2125
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3. Lingthusiasm - A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics

Lingthusiasm - A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics

A podcast that's enthusiastic about linguistics by Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne. 'A fascinating listen

Hosts

Gretchen McCulloch, Lauren Gawne

Producer/Network

Gretchen McCulloch and Lauren Gawne

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

617
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4. Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios

Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios

A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter. lexiconvalley.substack.com

Host

John McWhorter

Producer/Network

Lexicon Valley

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

517
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5. You're Saying It Wrong

You're Saying It Wrong

From KMUW Studios and part of the NPR Podcast Network, You're Saying It Wrong is a podcast that looks at what

Hosts

Fletcher Powell, Kathy Petras, Ross Petras

Producer/Network

KMUW

Email

****@kmuw.org

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

160
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6. The Vocal Fries

The Vocal Fries

The monthly podcast about linguistic discrimination. Learn about how we judge other people's speech as a

Hosts

Megan Figueroa, Carrie Gillon

Producer/Network

The Vocal Fries

Email

****@arizona.edu

Rating

4.4/5

Reviews

159
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7. Radio Omniglot

Radio Omniglot

Radio Omniglot is a podcast about language and linguistics, brought to you by Simon Ager, the man behind

Host

Simon Ager

Producer/Network

Simon Ager

Email

****@omniglot.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

9
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8. That's What They Say

That's What They Say

That's What They Say is a weekly segment on Michigan Public that explores our changing language. Each week

Hosts

Anne Curzan, Rebecca Kruth

Producer/Network

Anne Curzan, Rebecca Kruth

Email

****@michiganradio.org

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

127
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9. Conlangery Podcast

Conlangery Podcast

Conlangery is the podcast for language creators and enthusiasts of constructed languages. We cover conlangs,

Host

George Corley

Producer/Network

Conlangery Podcast

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

64
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10. Latin in Layman's - A Rhetoric Revolution

Latin in Layman's - A Rhetoric Revolution

Latin in Layman's gives you the ability to understand and command language in a whole new respect. Join a

Host

Liam Connerly

Producer/Network

Liam Connerly

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

33
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11. New Books in Language

New Books in Language

Interviews with Scholars of Language about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member!

Host

Marshall Poe

Producer/Network

Marshall Poe

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.3/5

Reviews

19
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12. Linguistik und Sprachgeschichte des Deutschen

Linguistik und Sprachgeschichte des Deutschen

Seit dem Sommersemester 2018 stelle ich meine Vorlesungen zur 'Linguistik und Sprachgeschichte des Deutschen'

Host

Alexander Lasch

Producer/Network

Alexander Lasch

Email

****@tu-dresden.de

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

3
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13. A Word in Your Ear

A Word in Your Ear

Emeritus Professor Roly Sussex from the University of Queensland discusses the wonderful and odd aspects of

Host

Roly Sussex

Producer/Network

ABC listen

Email

****@uq.edu.au

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

8
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14. Bliski susreti jezične vrste

Bliski susreti jezične vrste

Na jezik taj živi organizam i fundamentalni dio opstojanja oslanjamo se svi. Za pilota je presudan

Hosts

Gaj Tomaš, Nastasja Deretić

Producer/Network

Gaj Tomaš

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

5
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15. History and Philosophy of the Language Sciences

History and Philosophy of the Language Sciences

History and Philosophy of the Language Sciences explores the history of the study of language in its varied

Producer/Network

James McElvenny

Email

****@mailbox.org

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

9
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16. Linguistically Aware

Linguistically Aware

Hosted by PhD student, Brooklyn Sheppard, Linguistically Aware brings in linguists - experts who study

Host

Brooklyn Sheppard

Producer/Network

CJSW 90.9 FM

Email

****@ed.ac.uk
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17. The History of English Podcast

The History of English Podcast

A chronological history of the English language examined through the lens of historical events that shaped

Host

Kevin Stroud

Producer/Network

Kevin Stroud

Email

****@historyofenglishpodcast.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

6192
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18. Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

Build your vocabulary with Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day! Each day a Merriam-Webster editor offers

Host

Peter Sokolowski

Producer/Network

Merriam-Webster

Email

****@m-w.com

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

1185
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19. Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

Bunny Trails: A Word History Podcast

Welcome to our whimsical adventure of idioms and other turns of phrase. Each week, we delve into the origins

Hosts

Dan Pugh, Shauna

Producer/Network

Shauna Harrison, Dan Pugh

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

24
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20. Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Origins

Whole 9 Yards: Idioms, Etymology, & Origins

Whole 9 Yards is a weekly podcast that will simultaneously educate, astonish, and amuse. Listen while we

Hosts

Jay Green, Ray Sneed

Producer/Network

Big Science Pods

Email

****@whole9yards.org

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

51
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21. Word of Mouth

Word of Mouth

Series exploring the world of words and the ways in which we use them

Host

Michael Rosen

Producer/Network

BBC Radio 4

Email

****@hotmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

52
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22. Getting Down & Wordy

Getting Down & Wordy

Humorous Etymological Research Probing English Songs - A moderately researched, moderately funny chat show

Hosts

Russell Pirkle, Hannah Weyer

Producer/Network

Russell Pirkle & Hannah Weyer

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

34
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23. קולולושה - עברית לשון שפה

קולולושה - עברית לשון שפה

Podcast by ירעם נתניהו

Producer/Network

ירעם נתניהו

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

7
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24. Meneer Van Dale - Antwoord op al je vragen over taal

Meneer Van Dale - Antwoord op al je vragen over taal

Taal is zo bepalend voor hoe we ons uitdrukken, voor hoe we denken, voor wie we zijn. Bij Van Dale hebben we

Host

Mr. Van Dale

Producer/Network

Van Dale Uitgevers

Email

****@vandale.nl
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25. Structured Visions

Structured Visions

Linguist Jodie Clark shares her experiences and ideas in her quest to find alternatives to unjust social

Producer/Network

Jodie Clark

Rating

5/5

Reviews

1
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26. Kalba kalba

Kalba kalba

„Kalba kalba' Vilniaus universiteto Filologijos fakulteto tinklalaidė, kurioje diskutuojama aktualiomis

Producer/Network

VU Filologijos fakultetas
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27. Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips

Host

Mignon Fogarty

Producer/Network

QuickAndDirtyTips.com

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.5/5

Reviews

2798
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28. Streetwise Hebrew

Streetwise Hebrew

A bite-size podcast showcasing modern Hebrew and its slang. Host Guy Sharett explains what we can learn about

Host

Guy Sharett

Producer/Network

TLV1 Studios

Email

****@streetwisehebrew.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

947
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29. Language & Travel Hacking

Language & Travel Hacking

International best-selling author and nomadic polyglot Benny Lewis shares his real experiences and advice

Host

Shannon Kennedy

Producer/Network

Fluent in 3 Months

Email

****@languagehacking.com

Rating

4.8/5

Reviews

72
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30. Un bonbon sur la langue

Un bonbon sur la langue

Correctrice au journal 'Le Monde' et auteure de 'Au bonheur des fautes', Muriel Gilbert manie la langue

Host

Muriel Gilbert

Producer/Network

RTL

Email

****@metaphoreagency.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

13
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31. Exegetically Speaking

Exegetically Speaking

'Exegetically Speaking' is a weekly podcast of the friends and faculty of Wheaton College, IL and The Lanier

Host

Dr. David Capes

Producer/Network

Wheaton College

Email

****@lanierlibrary.org

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

41
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32. Hang Out With Your Slang Out

Hang Out With Your Slang Out

Words can be deceptive. Fear not, Matt & Dan are here to help. From the 'RADNESS' of 80's slang to the

Hosts

Daniel Messersmith, Matthew Keehen

Producer/Network

Daniel Messersmith & Matthew Keehen

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.2/5

Reviews

10
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33. Norskpodden

Norskpodden

Ønsker du å lære norsk på en morsom og engasjerende måte? Norskpodden gir deg spennende episoder om

Host

Henning Bergstad

Producer/Network

Lingu

Email

****@lingu.no

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

21
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34. Speaking Tongues

Speaking Tongues

The podcast in conversation with multi-linguals. Join me each Monday as we sit down to discuss language and

Host

Elle Charisse

Producer/Network

Elle Charisse

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

28
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35. Appraise The Phrase

Appraise The Phrase

The show that puts your favorite (or not so favorite) everyday expressions under a microscope and into the

Hosts

Mario and Twenty Williams, Mario, Twenty Williams

Producer/Network

Underdog Podcasts

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

14
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36. Speaking of Language

Speaking of Language

Speaking of Language is a podcast recorded at the Language Resource Center at Cornell University. Each week,

Producer/Network

Language Resource Center, Cornell University

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

12
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37. Gunalchéesh!

Gunalchéesh!

A weekly celebration of Alaska Native languages. Hosted by K'yuuhlgáansii ('Place of one's own',

Producer/Network

K'yuuhlgáansii

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

5/5

Reviews

3
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38. LdeLengua Podcast

LdeLengua Podcast

LdeLengua trata sobre la enseñanza y el aprendizaje del español lengua extranjera o segunda lengua.

Host

Francisco José Herrera Jiménez

Producer/Network

Francisco Herrera

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

7
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39. John & Paul hebben woorden

John & Paul hebben woorden

John & Paul hebben woorden is een podcast over taal. Elke week behandelen John en Paul op een toegankelijke

Producer/Network

John & Paul hebben woorden

Email

****@gmail.com
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40. Språkoppdraget

Språkoppdraget

Språkoppdraget er Det Norske Teatret sin podkast om språk.Det Norske Teatret er ein scenekunstinstitusjon

Producer/Network

Det Norske Teatret
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41. It's About Language, with Norah Jones

It's About Language, with Norah Jones

Insightful conversations on the nature and impact of language and culture with creative leaders in the fields

Producer/Network

Norah Lulich Jones

Rating

5/5

Reviews

2
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42. Brand the Interpreter

Brand the Interpreter

What if La Malinche—the Indigenous woman who famously served as interpreter and advisor to Hernán Cortés

Host

Mireya Pérez

Producer/Network

Mireya Perez

Email

****@brandtheinterpreter.com

Rating

4.9/5

Reviews

46
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43. Don't Be An Idiom

Don't Be An Idiom

Don't Be An Idiom is a podcast that explores the origin stories of common phrases and idioms. The podcast is

Hosts

Albert, Ryan

Producer/Network

Don't Be An Idiom

Email

****@gmail.com

Rating

4.7/5

Reviews

30
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44. Verbal Voyage: ChatGPT Unravels Word Origins

Verbal Voyage: ChatGPT Unravels Word Origins

'Verbal Voyage: ChatGPT Unravels Word Origins' is an enlightening podcast that invites you on a linguistic

Producer/Network

Citadel FM

Email

****@citadelfm.com
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45. Ukrainian INTERPLANETARY Radio

Ukrainian INTERPLANETARY Radio

Evidence Based Language Acquisition

Producer/Network

Alexei Tarasov
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46. Tu capisci italiano

Tu capisci italiano

Parliamo di cultura italiana. Uniti contro l'ignoranza.

Hosts

Alessandro Ario Arienti, Andrea Sidoti

Producer/Network

Tu capisci Italiano

Email

****@gmail.com
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