72 Best Skeptic Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe is a weekly science podcast discussing the latest science news, critical thinking, bad science, conspiracies and controversies. -The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe: Your escape to reality - Produced by SGU Productions, LLC: https://www.theskepticsguide.org more

Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It's skeptical, it's political and there is no welcome mat. more

The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006. more

For the curious.A philosophy podcast that sometimes flirts with other disciplines, Within Reason has featured guests including Richard Dawkins, Douglas Murray, William Lane Craig, Peter Singer, Konstantin Kisin, and Neil deGrasse Tyson. more

The How to Train a Happy Mind podcast brings meditation to modern people hungry for happy, meaningful lives. Each week, host Scott Snibbe and his guests share powerful mind training techniques that go beyond mindfulness to harness our intelligence, emotions, and imagination. Learn how to build a happy mind, fulfilling relationships, and a better world through a secular approach to meditation that is based on modern science and psychology, yet grounded in the authentic thousand-year old Tibetan Buddhist tradition of analytical meditation. How to Train a Happy Mind is a project of the nonprofit Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment. Our host, Scott Snibbe, is a twenty-five-year student of Tibetan Buddhism whose teachers include His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Snibbe is the author of the popular How to Train a Happy Mind book, and leads meditation classes and retreats worldwide infused with science, humor, and the realities of the modern world. more

The Podcast from Australia for Science and Reason. Join Richard Saunders and his team of reporters for your weekly dose of skeptical news and interviews, reports and comments. Past guests have included, James Randi, Stephen Fry, Tim Minchin, Eugenie Scott, Dr Phil Plait, Michael Marshall, Dr Steve Novella, Dr Pamela Gay, Jon Ronson, Dr Ben Goldacre, Simon Singh, Prof. Richard Wiseman, Dick Smith, Banachek, Prof. Chris French, George Hrab, Tim Ferguson, Dr Paul Willis and many, many more.Featuring Australian radio legend Maynard with his Spooky Action, Jo Alabaster from the 'Evidence Please' blog, Eran Segev's Grain of Salt, Dr Rachael Dunlop with 'Dr Rachie Reports' and Heidi Robertson aka 'The Raw Skeptic'. more

The European Skeptics Podcast is an independent project run buy individuals from across Europe, to provide a forum for European skeptical activism. Hosts: András Pintér and Pontus Böckman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Seth Andrews, a former Christian broadcaster and believer for 30 years, ultimately escaped the bonds of superstitious thinking to embrace the more satisfying explanations that science provides. A professional video producer and host of one of the most popular atheist communities on the internet, Seth Andrews brings a polished format, a relaxed environment and a rage-free challenge to the religious beliefs that defined his youth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support . more

We listen to and take apart a random internet sermon every Sunday and see what is worth keeping.

Dr. Andrew Kinkella brings you stories about pseudo-archaeology and the real stories behind the false claims.

Truthseekers is a show exploring the strange, the mysterious, the esoteric, and the paranormal. We take a skeptical view to many stories, and dig deeper to find the evidence. We have fun along the way. more

Il mondo è pieno di storie ai confini della scienza, ai confini della storia, ai confini della realtà. Fenomeni misteriosi, clamorose bufale, gialli del passato, vicende rimaste senza spiegazione… Preparatevi a un viaggio in cui ogni volta cercheremo di capire il confine tra la realtà e la fantasia. Ricevi l'Avviso ai Naviganti, la mia newsletter settimanale: https://substack.com/@msmpolidoro e partecipa alle scelte della mia community Seguimi: YouTube: https://goo.gl/Xkzh8A Patreon: http://patreon.com/massimopolidoro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/massimopolidoro Pagina FB: https://www.facebook.com/Official.Massimo.Polidoro Sito e blog: http://www.massimopolidoro.com Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ai-confini-di-massimo-polidoro--4522555/support . more

A discussion of all topics as seen through the eyes of a Black Atheist, Skeptic, Humanist, Existentialist

I denne podcast taler ateisten Anders Stjernholm med gæster, der på hver deres måde har religion inde på livet. Det kan være præster, imamer, menige troende, politikere og religionskritikere. more

We're a married atheist couple raising two wonderful, strange children. We ask big questions, dissect weird parenting moments, and examine how society ignores or misrepresents families like ours. If you're any stripe of non-believer who's involved in raising children, welcome! You are our people. more

Point of Inquiry is the Center for Inquiry's flagship podcast, where the brightest minds of our time sound off on all the things you're not supposed to talk about at the dinner table: science, religion, and politics.Guests have included Brian Greene, Susan Jacoby, Richard Dawkins, Ann Druyan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Eugenie Scott, Adam Savage, Bill Nye, and Francis Collins.Point of Inquiry is produced at the Center for Inquiry in Amherst, N.Y. more

The Doubts Aloud Podcast!Join us as we allow doubts to be voiced regarding faith, religion and worldviews. Two of us have been Christians and none of us believe, so our current conclusion is that the doubts regarding Christianity are justified, but we are keen to question ourselves and hear Christian arguments and hear from Christian guests. Our background means that our conversation with Christianity will tend to dominate over other faiths. We are Frances Janusz, Andrew Whyte and Ed Atkinson. We value the use of reason and evidence to assess matters of faith and worldview. (Should we doubt those assumptions?). We will consider philosophy, theology, Biblical Studies, human experience from the thinking layman's viewpoint. We greatly value respect for those we disagree with and engaging in discussion. Meet us all in person at the monthly Unbelievable Christian and Skeptic Discussion Group in central London https://www.meetup.com/Unbelievable-Christian-and-Skeptic-Discussion-Group-LondonAndrew Whyte one of the hosts of Doubts Aloud has his own 'Christian Diversity' YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIyesuRCrlRFYCYs_XMDKhd_MAyeF8esHFor those not familiar with the Christian Premier Radio Unbelievable Show that we praise, it is podcast as 'Unbelievable?' and on the web:https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/UnbelievableAndrew's appearances on Unbelievable were 31/10/2009 on the Return of Jesus, 26/04/2014 with Greg Boyd on Doubt and 10/07/2015 with Nabeel Qureshi on Christian Diversity.Doubts Aloud Links:Please give feedback and ask questions using :****@gmail.comJoin the Facebook Group discussions:https://www.facebook.com/groups/247243319147813Meet us all in person at the monthly 'Unbelievable Christian and Skeptic Discussion Group' in central London, see:https://www.meetup.com/Unbelievable-Christian-and-Skeptic-Discussion-Group-London more

Atheist Alliance International Podcast with Jason Sylvester opens a window on the world of Atheism, Secularism and Humanism. more

Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, religion, and rationality—with an overarching focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Sam is also the creator of the Waking Up app. Combining Sam's decades of mindfulness practice, profound wisdom from varied philosophical and contemplative traditions, and a commitment to a secular, scientific worldview, Waking Up is a resource for anyone interested in living a more examined, fulfilling life—and a new operating system for the mind. Waking Up offers free subscriptions to anyone who can't afford one, and donates a minimum of 10% of profits to the most effective charities around the world. To learn more, please go to WakingUp.com. Sam Harris received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA. more

The DarkHorse Podcast is hosted by Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying. Bret and Heather both have PhDs in biology, and they seek truth and explore a wide variety of topics with their evolutionary toolkit as society loses its footing. Tune in to infamous spreaders of 'Covid Disinformation' Bret and Heather for a podcast—maybe you'll like what you see! more

The Atheist Experience is a weekly show in Austin, Texas geared at a non-atheist and atheist audience. The Atheist Experience is produced by the Atheist Community of Austin. The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals. We define atheism as the lack of belief in gods. This definition also encompasses what most people call agnosticism. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-atheist-experience--3254896/support . more

Dr. Cara Santa Maria is a clinical health psychologist, television presenter, and science communicator. Since 2014, her podcast Talk Nerdy has been a place for conversations with interesting people about interesting topics. more

The surprising connections in science and technology that give you the Big Picture. Astronomer Seth Shostak and science journalist Molly Bentley are joined each week by leading researchers, techies, and journalists to provide a smart and humorous take on science. Our regular 'Skeptic Check' episodes cast a critical eye on pseudoscience. more

Tired of the ridiculous and radical sides of issues? So are Jesse Dollemore & Brittany Page. Join them as they discuss today's hottest topics. Along with occasional guests, the skeptical Dollemore cracks-wise with an irreverent attitude and complete disregard for convention. more

Skeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. Each episode features Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, and Dr Alice Howarth chatting about the things which interest them, often from a skeptical angle. more

Meet 'em, greet 'em, treat 'em and street 'em

Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking. more

Just Think: The Podcast is hosted by 3 American women with a strong aversion to labels, political correctness, and censorship and committed to the premise that they never want to tell people WHAT to think but instead challenge everyone to not blindly accept what we are told is true but to ask hard, sometimes uncomfortable questions around the topics affecting all of us, to search for the answers among a variety of sources, to consider inherent bias...this podcast will challenge you to JUST THINK for yourself. more

Growing up in Saudi Arabia as a Pakistani, who now resides in Canada, Eiynah brings a global perspective to discussions about religion, politics, culture & sexuality - through the lens of a progressive ex-muslim immigrant. This podcast often focuses on unpacking various forms of extremism, particularly types that are less overt and masquerading as 'intellectual'. Eiynah has a specific interest in covering online scenes like New Atheism and the Intellectual Dark Web. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A weekly live show every Friday at 1 p.m. ET. The Heartland Institute's Anthony Watts, H. Sterling Burnett, Linnea Lueken, host Jim Lakely, and special guests review the 'Crazy Climate News of the Week' and the biggest stories on global climate and energy policy from a realist, not alarmist, point of view. more

eX-skeptic is a story-driven, conversational podcast that helps listeners understand why people dismiss or believe in God and Christianity. Interviewing one former atheist or skeptic each show, host Jana Harmon encourages both Christians and skeptics to consider what motivates thoughtful, intelligent people to move from disbelief to belief.www.exskeptic.org more

They look alike, they talk alike, they even live across the street from one another. But when it comes to the debate over the paranormal, these two sisters couldn't be more opposite. Listen in, while one sister tries to convince the other that ghosts do, in fact, exist. They may never get to the bottom of the truth, but they'll sure laugh a lot while trying. more

WHAT IS TRUTH WANTED? 🤔 Truth Wanted is a show about getting to the bottom of beliefs, whether it's karma or Christ, Bigfoot or crystals. Truth Wanted would like to know how you know it's true. Hosted by ObjectivelyDan, Truth Wanted takes calls from the community (that means YOU!) and features new guests every week, emphasizing thorough conversations over name-calling and scoffing (most of the time). Truth Wanted focuses on how and why people believe what they believe, and how you can talk about beliefs in more effective ways. Call Truth Wanted! 7:00 -8 :30PM CT at 1-512-991-9242 or call with your computer 💻 http://tiny.cc/calltw Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-wanted--3195473/support . more

Mystic-Skeptic Media presents our audio documentaries, books and radio shows that address important subjects that affect us all. Our programs Raiders of the Unknown/Uncensored (also available as podcasts) are presented by Mystic-Skeptic Radio which broadcast on Radio Free Nashville Wednesdays at noon central time. Uncensored is devoted to addressing politics and current events expressing openly the opinions of our guests that may shock or offend individuals . Raiders of the Unknown digs through archeology, theology, history, religious studies, anthropology and the unexplained to find the discernible truths of these enigmatic subjects. We track down experts in different fields and uncover truths behind ancient mysteries, the supernatural, paranormal phenomena, unexplained historical events and address latest issues related to cults, conspiracies and dangerous trends in society. Join us on our journey to the unknown! Please email us at ****@gmail.com with any questions, your thoughts on our shows or suggestions. more

Not just another 'skeptical' podcast, it's a show about critical thinking and evidence-based analysis, using science and critical thinking to examine the world around us, from the mysterious and paranormal to the mundane. more

Questions For Corbett is a regular podcast series from CorbettReport.com. Send your question in via CorbettReport.com and have James Corbett answer them live on the air. Questions are encouraged on all Corbett Report topics, from 9/11 truth to central banking, police state issues to geopolitics, history, science, or anything else. more

Mystery of Everything is a captivating and thought-provokingpodcast that takes you on a journey into the mysterious andunexplained realms of our world. Join our hosts, Gabby Bell and BrennaHatter, two accomplished scientists with a passion for unraveling theenigmas that have fascinated humanity for centuries.Each episode of Mystery of Everything delves deep into the world of cryptids,pseudoscience, conspiracies, and more, as Gabby and Brenna apply theirscientific expertise and vivid imaginations to uncover the truthbehind these puzzling phenomena. Together, they bring a refreshingblend of skepticism, curiosity, and humor to the table, separatingfact from fiction, and shedding light on the darkest corners of ourcollective imagination all while providing a few laughs.So, whether you're a skeptic or a believer, Mystery of Everything promises toentertain and enlighten, as they guide you through the labyrinth ofthe unexplained. Join them on this thrilling scientific adventure asthey seek to uncover the mysteries that continue to baffle andcaptivate us all. more

Wissenschaft, Philosophie und Humanismus für die Ohren

This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: ⁠https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/⁠ Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky to learn about more our latest interviews: @newbooksnetwork Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/secularism more

Welcome to The Sceptic, the Daily Sceptic's weekly podcast. Host Laurie Wastell interviews the authors of some of the website's most talked about recent pieces. Please subscribe, and remember: question everything; stay sane; live free. Produced by Richard Eldred. more

Always out of focus, constantly on point. Live every Sunday at 7pm pacific on Twitch and at our website echoplexmedia.com/live. We cover cults, conspiracy communities and extremism on the network more broadly. The Plex is our weekly news clip rundown. more

Explaining Humanist values, how we can live our values to support social justice issues, and responding to science denying Christian Nationalists bent on smashing the wall between church and state. Human problems require human solutions. There will be interviews, from time to time, with Humanists and other secular people in Northwest Ohio and beyond. more

The Skeptics & Saints Podcast is where we dive deep into the questions that skeptics and saints alike are asking. From controversy to theology, from culture to apologetics, this podcast is going to engage in real conversations to challenge skeptics toward faith and saints towards further growth. We tackle tough topics, explore Scripture, and wrestle with the realities of following Jesus in a world full of brokenness. If you're looking for thought-provoking discussions, you've found the right place. This is a podcast by The Garden Church in Surprise Arizona for Skeptics and Saints to consider the claims of Jesus. more

A podcast for scientific, skeptical, secular, rational and humanistic inquiry. They've got answers? We've got questions. more

As a freethinker, are you looking through binoculars out at the world in the safety of a foxhole? Get fuel for your soul and intellectual ammunition by listening to The Secular Foxhole podcast, in order to fight for the separation of religion and state.Blair chose this name (The Secular Foxhole) to dispute the myth that there are no atheists in foxholes, but also as a place to share ideas and defend Free Speech. The co-hosts both advocate the separation of Church and State, but also Economics and State. In short, Liberalism, Individualism, and Capitalism.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy more

Yeah... Nah! is a fortnightly podcast from the New Zealand Skeptics focusing on the latest news of skeptical interest both locally and internationally. more

Welcome to Skeptical Thinker. A podcast where we dispel misconceptions and respect your ability to think critically about the world and everything in it! Being a skeptical thinker is so much more important today with all of the misinformation in social media. If you can't use your mind and intelligence to dig deeper into issues, you run the risk of being misled. Skepticism is all about asking questions , and being unwilling to believe without conclusive evidence. A skeptical person regularly asks themselves, 'could I be wrong?' more

A comedian discusses faith, politics, and dogma of all kinds--usually with people who disagree.

MonsterTalk: The Science Show About Monsters is a free audio podcast that critically examines the science behind cryptozoological (and legendary) creatures, such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, or werewolves. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support . more

The Godless Spellchecker Podcast is an award winning weekly sceptical/atheistic show in a conversational, interview format hosted by Stephen Knight. We hear from leading public figures as well as people without a public profile that have equally valuable experiences and ideas to share. The goal is to amplify good ideas and scrutinise bad ones. The motto of the show is: 'I think we've all learned something here today'. more

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A skeptical look at conspiracy theories. Site: www.yrad.com/cs

An informal look at religious apologetics and philosophy from an atheist and naturalist perspective.

Der skeptische Talk

Do young earth creationist arguments hold up to scrutiny? Join me to examine their claims! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/viced-rhino-the-podcast--4623273/support . more

Welcome to Still Unbelievable!, where we examine Christianity. Sometimes we will discuss an episode of the Unbelievable? podcast, sometimes we will test how well Christian arguments stand up because, as sceptics, we think that all beliefs should be challenged. more

Podcast de post-cristianismo y deconstrucción. Incomodando a la institución cristiana desde el 2015!

One atheist. One theist. Two close friends always looking for CONNECTIONS. Join Kelley and Erin as they explore how psychology, technology, culture, and religion all connect together through the lenses of a devout theist and a devout atheist.We welcome discussions, questions, and topic suggestions! Find us at www.atheistpodcast.com or send a note to ****@stlpodcasts.com.Edited and produced by Justin Seiwell, Trend Media STL. more

Shane Rosenthal was raised in a Jewish home but became an atheist at a very early age. Some years later, however, he ended up losing faith in atheism and converted to Christianity. On this podcast, he talks with people from a wide variety of worldviews and perspectives in order to explore the beliefs and ideas that shape our lives. www.humbleskeptic.com more

In this age of fake news, alternative facts and information overload, this podcast offers cognitive self-defense strategies and topics that will help you understand and master critical thinking in forming your claims beliefs and opinions. more

Join journalist and documentary filmmaker David Farrier as he explores various rabbit holes, trying to make sense of the increasingly mad world around him. webworm.substack.com more

Life, the Universe & Everything Else explores the intersection of science and society. Life, the Universe & Everything Else is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://winnipegskeptics.com/ more

We discuss the biggest questions: 'what's real?', 'who matters?' and 'how to make a better world?' with scientists, celebrities, activists, writers and philosophers.The Sentientism worldview is 'evidence, reason and compassion for all sentient beings.' It's a simple, yet radical, philosophy that's grounded in reality (naturalistic epistemology) and has compassion for all sentient beings (mostly human and non-human animals). Naturalism & sentiocentrism combined.Find out more at https://sentientism.info/ or join a group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sentientism. Also on YouTube! more

Welcome to 'Is This Real?' the podcast where curiosity meets the uncanny. Each week, we dive deep into the bizarre, the mysterious, and the mind-bending stories that make you question reality. Hosted by a team of investigative enthusiasts, we unravel urban legends, explore conspiracy theories, and dig into historical oddities, all while separating fact from fiction. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, join us on this journey to uncover the truth behind the tales. Tune in and decide for yourself: Is this real? more

A weekly look at the odd world we live in. Everything from missing people, ghosts, conspiracy, and everything weird going on in our world. Each episode I will have a guest on and present a story to them and see what their beliefs are on the topic. Mid week episodes on Pennsylvania local legends. more

The Beyond Atheism Podcast moves beyond questions of God's existence to ask: what now? What should atheists and other nonreligious people be doing next in a godless world? What does it mean to be an atheist today? Is there an atheist worldview? Is there an atheist politics?Hosted by Nathan Alexander, a historian of atheism and author of Race in a Godless World: Atheism, Race, and Civilization, 1850-1914, and Todd Tavares, a political science scholar and atheist organizer, the podcast asks big questions and aims to discover answers through discussion and debate. Join us! more

A Nigerian Atheist sharing his thoughts and frustrations about Religion, Politics and Nigeria in general. Here to let Nigerian atheists know that they are not crazy and they are not alone. more

Commentary and analysis of news and current events from this crazy mixed up world we live in. Politics, conspiracy theories, national and global issues. Nothing is off limits and we don't hold back.  more

Is healthy dialogue possible in our cultural divide? To find out, two friends - one a Skeptic, the other a Christian - interview the believing and non-believing about the deeper issues that create the divide.  more

A podcast about being skeptical. We cover everything from religion, politics, science, to Big Foot.

My thoughts on subjects!

Exploring some areas of holistic health and wellness aka 'old wives tales' through the lens of the skeptic.