Best 20 Science Communication Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best Science Communication podcasts to listen to or connect with for podcast outreach initiatives. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. Short Wave

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's

Hosts

Regina G. Barber (Female), Emily Kwong (Female)

Producer/Network

NPR

Email

****@npr.org

Listener Type

Parents, Students, Researchers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 5973

Avg Length

13 mins
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2. Ologies with Alie Ward

Ologies with Alie Ward
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Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer

Host

Alie Ward (Female)

Producer/Network

Alie Ward

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, Mental Health Advocates, Environmental Activists

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 22823

Avg Length

72 mins

3. Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
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A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be

Hosts

Marshall Escamilla (Male), Lindsay Patterson (Female)

Producer/Network

Tumble Media

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, Parents, Students

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 2549

Avg Length

26 mins

4. The Story Collider

The Story Collider
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Whether we wear a lab coat or haven't seen a test tube since grade school, science is shaping all of our

Hosts

Erin Barker (Female), Misha Gajewski (Male)

Producer/Network

Story Collider, Inc.

Email

****@storycollider.org

Listener Type

Educators, Storytellers, Comedians

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 790

Avg Length

29 mins

5. The Naked Scientists Podcast

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The Naked Scientists flagship science show, includes the latest science news, interviews with top scientists,

Host

Dr. Chris Smith (Male)

Producer/Network

The Naked Scientists

Email

****@thenakedscientists.com

Listener Type

Educators, Parents, Students

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 544

Avg Length

32 mins

6. This Week in Science The Kickass Science Podcast

This Week in Science   The Kickass Science Podcast
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The kickass weekly science and technology radio show presenting a humorous and irreverent look at the week in

Hosts

Kirsten Sanford (Female), Justin Jackson (Male), Blair Bazdarich (Male)

Producer/Network

Dr. Kirsten Sanford Science Media

Email

****@thisweekinscience.com

Listener Type

Science Enthusiasts

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.1/5

Apple Review

(US) 456

Avg Length

99 mins

7. Let's Learn Everything!

Let's Learn Everything!
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Science communicators Ella Hubber, Tom Lum, and Caroline Roper learn about anything and everything

Hosts

Tom Lum (Male), Caroline Roper (Female), Ella Hubber (Female)

Producer/Network

Maximum Fun

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educators, Students, Lifelong Learners

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 396

Avg Length

104 mins

8. A Moment of Science

A Moment of Science
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A Moment of Science is a daily audio podcast, public radio program and video series providing the scientific

Hosts

Don Glass, Yael Ksander

Producer/Network

Indiana Public Media

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 23

Avg Length

2 mins

9. AMSEcast

AMSEcast
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Produced from the American Museum of Science and Energy, AMSEcast invites guests from the world of science,

Producer/Network

American Museum of Science and Energy

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

22 mins

10. All Around Science

All Around Science
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A weekly podcast by two huge science fans discussing what's new and interesting in science! Science is our

Hosts

Maura Armstrong (Female), Bobby Frankenberger (Male)

Producer/Network

All Around Science

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 25

Avg Length

65 mins

11. Diffusion Science Radio

Diffusion Science Radio
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Diffusion Science Radio is broadcast each week from Sydney, Australia.

Host

Ian Woolf (Male)

Producer/Network

Ian Woolf

Email

****@diffusionradio.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 23

12. Everything Hertz

Everything Hertz
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Methodology, scientific life, and bad language. Co-hosted by Dr. Dan Quintana (University of Oslo) and Dr.

Hosts

Dan Quintana (Male), James Heathers (Male)

Producer/Network

Dan Quintana

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Students, Academics, Researchers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 55

Avg Length

51 mins

13. Working Scientist

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Working Scientist is the Nature Careers podcast. It is produced by Nature Portfolio, publishers of the

Producer/Network

Nature Careers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

3.3/5

Apple Review

(US) 22

Avg Length

27 mins

14. GES Center Lectures, NC State University

GES Center Lectures, NC State University
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Recorded live from NC State's GES Colloquium, this show explores how biotechnologies move from lab to life:

Host

Katie Barnhill (Female)

Producer/Network

Genetic Engineering and Society Center, NC State

Email

****@ncsu.edu

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

59 mins

15. The Whalenerd's Podcast

The Whalenerd's Podcast
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The Whalenerd's Podcast is a science communication podcast about whales and other ocean related topics.

Hosts

Katlyn Taylor (Female), Slater Moore (Male)

Producer/Network

Whalenerds

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 33

Avg Length

54 mins

16. Entanglements, by Undark

Entanglements, by Undark
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After a two-year hiatus, the Undark podcast returns with a new format and a new name: Entanglements. Join

Hosts

Brooke Borel (Female), Anna Rothschild (Female)

Producer/Network

Undark Magazine

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 16

Avg Length

32 mins