Best 30 Physics Podcasts in the US

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

1. Physics World Stories Podcast

Physics World Stories Podcast
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Physics is full of captivating stories, from ongoing endeavours to explain the cosmos to ingenious

Host

Andrew Glester (Male)

Producer/Network

Physics World

Last Episode Date

Email

****@uwe.ac.uk

Listener Type

Scientist, Engineer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.1/5

Apple Review

(US) 74

Avg Length

50 mins
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2. NOVA Now

NOVA Now
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From the PBS science series NOVA, a biweekly podcast digging into the science behind the headlines. Alok

Producer/Network

GBH

Last Episode Date

Email

****@prx.org

Listener Type

Educator, Science Enthusiast, Researcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 224

Avg Length

9 mins

3. The Quanta Podcast

The Quanta Podcast
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Exploring the distant universe, the insides of cells, the abstractions of math, the complexity of information

Host

Susan Valot (Female)

Producer/Network

Quanta Magazine

Last Episode Date

Email

****@simonsfoundation.org

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Science Enthusiast, Mathematician

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 444

Avg Length

23 mins

4. Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe

Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe
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Scientists Daniel and Kelly cannot stop talking about our amazing, wonderful, weird Universe! Each episode is

Hosts

Kelly Weinersmith (Female), Daniel Whiteson (Male)

Producer/Network

iHeartPodcasts

Last Episode Date

Email

****@danielandjorge.com

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 2237

Avg Length

57 mins

5. StarTalk Radio

StarTalk Radio
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Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director

Hosts

Neil deGrasse Tyson (Male), Chuck Nice (Male), Gary Ou2019Reilly

Producer/Network

SiriusXM Podcasts

Last Episode Date

Email

****@startalkradio.net

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 13589

Avg Length

62 mins

6. Phymaths podcast

Phymaths podcast
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A podcast to discuss the ideas that are at the forefront of fundamental theoretical physics and mathematics.

Producer/Network

Hassaan Saleem

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Research Scientist, Physics Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

109 mins

7. Physics World Weekly Podcast

Physics World Weekly Podcast
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Physics World Weekly offers a unique insight into the latest news, breakthroughs and innovations from the

Host

Hamish Johnston

Producer/Network

Physics World

Last Episode Date

Email

****@physicsworld.com

Listener Type

Science Educator, Physicist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 66

Avg Length

33 mins

8. Ask a Spaceman!

Ask a Spaceman!
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You've got questions and astrophysicist Paul M. Sutter has answers - every episode you will come closer to

Host

Paul M. Sutter (Male)

Producer/Network

Paul M. Sutter

Last Episode Date

Email

****@pmsutter.com

Listener Type

Educator, Space Exploration Advocate, Science Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 793

Avg Length

31 mins

9. This is Rocket Science

This is Rocket Science
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Run by the Columbia Space Initiative and hosted by Justin J. Chang, Sanya Gupta, Eileen Lin, and Deborah

Hosts

Justin J. Chang (Male), Sanya Gupta (Female), Eileen Lin (Female), Deborah Melanie Esme McDougall (Female)

Producer/Network

Justin J. Chang, Sanya Gupta, Eileen Lin, Deborah Melanie Esme McDougall

Last Episode Date

Email

****@columbia.edu

Listener Type

Scientist, Engineer, Space Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 16

Avg Length

31 mins

10. Sommerfeld Theory Colloquium (ASC)

Sommerfeld Theory Colloquium (ASC)

The Arnold Sommerfeld Center for Theoretical Physics organizes regular colloquia about topics of current

Host

Dr Michael Haack (Male)

Producer/Network

Michael Haack

Email

****@physik.uni-muenchen.de

Listener Type

Graduate Student, Research Scientist, Physicist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

11. Our Universe - Delta College Public Radio

Our Universe - Delta College Public Radio
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Do you have questions about space, time and the nature of the universe? Join Aurelian Balan, Delta College

Host

Aurelian Balan (Male)

Producer/Network

Delta College Public Radio

Email

****@delta.edu

Listener Type

Astronomy Enthusiast, Physics Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.1/5

Apple Review

(US) 8

Avg Length

5 mins

12. Quantum Foundations Podcast

Quantum Foundations Podcast
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What does quantum physics tell us about reality? What progress have we made since the days of Einstein and

Producer/Network

Maria Violaris

Listener Type

Science Educator, Physics Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

90 mins

13. Why This Universe?

Why This Universe?
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The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and co-host Shalma Wegsman

Hosts

Dan Hooper (Male), Shalma Wegsman (Female)

Producer/Network

Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman

Email

****@wisc.edu

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast, Research Scientist, Physics Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 349

Avg Length

39 mins

14. Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe

Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe
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A fun-filled discussion of the big, mind-blowing, unanswered questions about the Universe. In each episode,

Producer/Network

iHeartPodcasts

Email

****@howstuffworks.com

Listener Type

Student, Science Enthusiast, Science Communicator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

38 mins

15. FQxI Podcast

FQxI Podcast
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Physics podcast from the Foundational Questions Institute (FQxI)

Producer/Network

The Foundational Questions Institute

Email

****@fqxi.org

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Science Educator, Physics Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 24

Avg Length

51 mins

16. Physics Frontiers

Physics Frontiers
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Jim Rantschler and Randy Morrison discuss physics from elementary particles to cosmological effects at the

Hosts

Jim Rantschler (Male), Randy Morrison (Male)

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Student, Scientist, Physics Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 106

Avg Length

55 mins

17. Justin Riddle Podcast

Justin Riddle Podcast
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Justin Riddle explores the nature of consciousness from the perspective of recent breakthroughs in

Host

Justin Riddle (Male)

Email

****@fsu.edu

Listener Type

Philosopher, Neuroscientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

51 mins

18. The Joy of Why

The Joy of Why
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'The Joy of Why' is a Quanta Magazine podcast about curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. The mathematician

Hosts

Steven Strogatz (Male), Janna Levin (Female)

Producer/Network

Quanta Magazine

Email

****@cornell.edu

Listener Type

Educator, Lifelong Learner, Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 480

Avg Length

39 mins

19. Physics to God

Physics to God
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Physics to God is a guided journey through modern physics to discover God. We start from the fine tuning of

Producer/Network

Aaron Zimmer and Elie Feder

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Physics Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 49

Avg Length

35 mins

20. Theoretical Physics - From Outer Space to Plasma

Theoretical Physics - From Outer Space to Plasma

Learn about quantum mechanics, black holes, dark matter, plasma, particle accelerators, the Large Hadron

Producer/Network

Oxford University

Email

****@it.ox.ac.uk

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast, Physics Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 54

21. Core Minutes

Core Minutes
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A friendly podcast for radiology residents preparing for their board exams. Brought to you by Core Physics

Email

****@corephysicsreview.com

Listener Type

Healthcare Professional, Medical Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

3/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

25 mins

22. Philosophy of a Physicist

Philosophy of a Physicist
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Welcome to Philosophy of a Physicist — where we go beyond equations to explore the deeper meaning of

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Philosopher, Science Enthusiast, Physics Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

21 mins

23. ARHC Robotics - Physics for Robotics

ARHC Robotics - Physics for Robotics
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Specific physics information pertaining to robotics. arhcrobotics.substack.com

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Robotics Engineer, Physicist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

2 mins

24. Crash Course Pods: The Universe

Crash Course Pods: The Universe
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Dr. Katie Mack, a theoretical astrophysicist, walks #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green through

Hosts

Dr. Katherine J. Mack, John Green (Male)

Producer/Network

Crash Course Pods, Complexly

Email

****@astrokatie.com

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast, Scholar/Academic

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 482

Avg Length

55 mins

25. Dear People of Earth Science and Physics- The UFO Podcast - Disclosure - Aliens - UAP

Dear People of Earth Science and Physics- The UFO Podcast - Disclosure - Aliens - UAP
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? Welcome to 'Dear People of Earth,' the podcast that takes you on an exhilarating journey into the heart of

Host

Steve Sprague (Male)

Producer/Network

Steve Sprague

Email

****@uapmax.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 22

Avg Length

82 mins

26. Physical Attraction

Physical Attraction
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Physical Attraction is the show that explores topics in science, technology, and the future - from a

Host

Thomas (Male)

Producer/Network

PhysicsPodcast.com

Email

****@hotmail.com

Listener Type

Science Enthusiast, Tech Professional

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 75

Avg Length

39 mins

27. The Universe Speaks in Numbers

The Universe Speaks in Numbers
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In The Universe Speaks in Numbers award-winning science writer Graham Farmelo is in conversation with some of

Host

Graham Farmelo (Male)

Producer/Network

Faber and Faber

Email

****@grahamfarmelo.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 44

Avg Length

24 mins
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