Best 50 Thought Provoking Podcasts in the US

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

1. Know Why Podcast

Know Why Podcast
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A weekly podcast for young adults seeking to go deeper on life's biggest questions

Producer/Network

Know Why Podcast

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Young Adult, College Student

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 8

Avg Length

37 mins
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2. GOOD THINKING

GOOD THINKING
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This podcast will dive a little deeper into bit of our weekly GOOD THINKING letter. Not a recap or a reading,

Producer/Network

Chris Danton & Kirsten Ludwig | IN GOOD CO

Last Episode Date

Email

****@weareingoodco.com

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, Marketer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

51 mins

3. Beyond 80%

Beyond 80%
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Beyond 80 Percent is a podcast that delves into critical thinking, shifting perspectives, and deeper

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Personal Development Advocate, Lifelong Learner, Critical Thinker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

32 mins

4. The UpWords Podcast

The UpWords Podcast
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An initiative of SLBF STUDIO at Upper House in Madison, WI. Through conversations with thinkers, scholars,

Producer/Network

Upper House

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Thought Leader, Scholar

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 12

Avg Length

48 mins

5. The Good Thought w/ B&B

The Good Thought w/ B&B
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A podcast meant to challenge you as a person to help promote self growth, self awareness, and self reflection

Producer/Network

Billy & Billy Jr

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Personal Development Advocate, Life Coach, Mindfulness Practitioner

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

5 mins

6. Connect Like Minds

Connect Like Minds
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Connect Like Minds is a podcast. Connect Like Mind's main mission is to educate first then entertain.

Producer/Network

Sharryse Piggott

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, Personal Development Advocate, Innovator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 18

Avg Length

49 mins

7. Spare a Thought

Spare a Thought
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Welcome to Spare a Thought, the podcast amplifying voices, stories, and ideas that are often overlooked or

Producer/Network

Be the change. Media

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Educator, Social Activist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

40 mins

8. The Remedy Podcast

The Remedy Podcast
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Welcome to The Remedy Podcast: Finding Clarity, Healing, and Growth in Life's Challenges.

Producer/Network

Chlly Nichole

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocate, Personal Development Advocate, Life Coach

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

51 mins

9. Think Deeper

Think Deeper
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The Think Deeper Podcast is a weekly show created to explore the challenges facing Christians today and

Producer/Network

Focus Press

Last Episode Date

Email

****@focuspress.org

Listener Type

Christian Leader, Faith-Based Entrepreneur

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 167

Avg Length

57 mins

10. ReThink Podcast

ReThink Podcast
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Support the Podcast - Become a Member: https://payhip.com/b/KBDvp Visit our Website and Digital Store:

Producer/Network

V Kelly B

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, Personal Development Advocate, Life Coach

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

28 mins

11. The Unfolding Thought Podcast

The Unfolding Thought Podcast
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The Unfolding Thought Podcast asks a provocative question: Why do we—and the groups we form—think and act

Producer/Network

Eric Pratum

Last Episode Date

Email

****@inboundandagile.com

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, CEO

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 11

12. run on thoughts podcast

run on thoughts podcast
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hey thought thinkers!My primary goal is to educate and inspire new thought while stating the cause, the

Producer/Network

Marchelle

Last Episode Date

Email

****@runonthoughts.com

Listener Type

Educator, Thought Leader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

30 mins

13. Philosophy for All

Philosophy for All
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Philosophy for All is a leading podcast for everything related to philosophy and theology. We often host

Producer/Network

Joshua

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Philosophy Enthusiast, Theology Scholar

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

50 mins

14. Polymathic Being Podcast

Polymathic Being Podcast
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Counter intuitive insights from technology, innovation, philosophy, psychology, and more.

Producer/Network

Michael Woudenberg

Last Episode Date

Email

****@substack.com

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, Tech Enthusiast, Innovator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

10 mins

15. The Cogitating Ceviché Podcast

The Cogitating Ceviché Podcast
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Food For Thought thecogitatingceviche.substack.com

Producer/Network

The Cogitating Ceviché

Last Episode Date

Email

****@substack.com

Listener Type

Food Enthusiast, Culinary Professional

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

17 mins

16. The Final Thoughts Podcast

The Final Thoughts Podcast
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The Final Thoughts Podcast , hosted by children's author Dana Rodriguez, offers weekly snippets of insight

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Educator, Parent, Children's Author

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

8 mins

17. Deep Thoughts Radio

Deep Thoughts Radio
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A podcast for the critical thinker.

Host

Brain

Producer/Network

The Dude

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

CEO, General Knowledge Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 80

Avg Length

88 mins

18. Sbfavorthinking Podcast

Sbfavorthinking Podcast
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Sbfavorthingking Podcasts are inspiring topics about relationships, current events,health and wellness,

Producer/Network

Sbfavorthinking Podcast

Last Episode Date

Email

****@yahoo.com

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, CEO

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 15

Avg Length

29 mins

19. All In My Head Podcast

All In My Head Podcast
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In each episode of 'All In My Head,' we dive deep into subjects that have lived rent free in my mind and the

Producer/Network

Jenny Jimenez-Sullivan

Last Episode Date

Email

****@sbcglobal.net

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocate, Personal Development Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

52 mins

20. Forest of Thought

Forest of Thought
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Conversations that explore the ideas we live by re-examining the familiar and catching glimpses of the new.

Producer/Network

Ingrid M. Rieser

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Philosopher, Thought Leader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

68 mins

21. The Rethink Leadership Podcast

The Rethink Leadership Podcast
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Conversations to inspire new thinking, transformation, and excellence for leaders everywhere, in the

Producer/Network

Jeremy Blain

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, CEO

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

36 mins

22. Think It Through: the Clearer Thinking Podcast

Think It Through: the Clearer Thinking Podcast
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I know...thinking is hard. But here we go anyway...

Producer/Network

April Hebert

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, CEO, Critical Thinker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

22 mins

23. Mind & Life Europe Podcast

Mind & Life Europe Podcast
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A podcast by Mind & Life Europe , emphasising the importance of exploratory dialogue, radical candour,

Producer/Network

Mind & Life Europe

Listener Type

Philosopher, Researcher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

72 mins

24. The Most Serious Podcast

The Most Serious Podcast
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Welcome to The Most Serious Podcast, where I dive into deep and meaningful conversations that will make you

Producer/Network

Ripudaman Bhardwaj

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Life Coach, Philosopher

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

47 mins

25. New Thinking for a New World - a Tallberg Foundation Podcast

New Thinking for a New World - a Tallberg Foundation Podcast
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Aiming to provoke people to think — and therefore act — differently about the global issues that are

Producer/Network

Tällberg Foundation

Email

****@tallbergfoundation.org

Listener Type

Social Activist, Policy Maker, Thought Leader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 9

Avg Length

38 mins

26. Unmovable Podcast

Unmovable Podcast
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Unable to reconcile clashing worldviews, believers are leaving their Christian faith at alarming rates. This

Listener Type

Spiritual Seeker, Believer

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 13

Avg Length

47 mins

27. This Got Me Thinking

This Got Me Thinking
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This Got Me Thinking is a show for marketing leaders and agency pros who want to move forward but feel stuck.

Email

****@classiccity.com

Listener Type

Marketing Leader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

18 mins

28. The Curiosity Cloud

The Curiosity Cloud
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The Curiosity Cloud is podcast dedicated to discussing personal theories about a variety of thought provoking

Producer/Network

Lavada

Listener Type

Philosopher, Curious Individuals

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

24 mins

29. The Deeper Thinking Podcast

The Deeper Thinking Podcast
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The Deeper Thinking Podcast The Deeper Thinking Podcast offers a space where philosophy becomes a way of

Producer/Network

The Deeper Thinking Podcast

Listener Type

Psychologist, Lifelong Learner, Philosophy Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4/5

Apple Review

(US) 83

Avg Length

28 mins

30. Be Aware of Your Thoughts

Be Aware of Your Thoughts
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     This is more than just a podcast—it's your gateway to a more aware and intentional life. Don't miss

Producer/Network

Dr. Cynthia Marie Whitley

Listener Type

Life Coach, Self-Improvement Enthusiast, Mindfulness Practitioner

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

12 mins

31. The And Podcast

The And Podcast
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The voices we decide to give value to is extremely important. With society flooded with advice and 'wisdom',

Email

****@outlook.com

Listener Type

Lifelong Learner, Thought Leader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

34 mins

32. The Daniel Stih Podcast

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Innovative ideas and insights to inspire change and happiness in your life and the world around you. Hosted

Producer/Network

Daniel Stih

Email

****@danielstih.com

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, Personal Development Advocate, Innovator

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

38 mins

33. Deep Conversations Podcast

Deep Conversations Podcast
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Deep conversations with people who are making a difference in the world. Opportunities to hear their stories,

Producer/Network

Real, Meaningful Conversations From The Real World

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 7

Avg Length

29 mins

34. Exploring Thoughts

Exploring Thoughts
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Welcome to 'Exploring Thoughts,' our podcast. Every week, we take on thought-provoking topics, delving into

Producer/Network

Suzi Melly

Listener Type

Philosopher, Creative Thinker, Curiosity Seeker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

43 mins

35. Terribly Unoblivious

Terribly Unoblivious
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Dive deep into the realms of the unconventional with 'Terribly Unoblivious' a podcast where norms are

Producer/Network

Brad Child & Dylan Steil

Listener Type

Creative Thinker, Curiosity Seeker, Open-minded Individual

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 10

Avg Length

67 mins

36. Conversations with Thomas

Conversations with Thomas
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Conversations With Thomas is a podcast where humor, heart, and a touch of sass collide. Hosted by Thomas

Producer/Network

Thomas Kevin Dolan

Email

****@me.com

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocate, Personal Development Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

13 mins

37. Thinking Things Through with Ron Choong

Thinking Things Through with Ron Choong
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*Thoughts shape Beliefs, which influence Decisions*I have always been a curious kid. I wanted

Producer/Network

Ron Choong

Email

****@mac.com

Listener Type

Spiritual Seeker, Philosopher, Academic

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

18 mins

38. Tech 4 Thought

Tech 4 Thought
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 Tech 4 Thought is your go-to podcast for breaking down the biggest headlines in AI, tech, and finance. Each

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, Business Executive, AI Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

66 mins

39. 'Underrated Opinions' Podcast

'Underrated Opinions' Podcast
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Tune in to the 'Underrated Opinions' Podcast for fresh perspectives on thought-provoking topics. We delve

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, Innovator, Thought Leader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

58 mins

40. Authentic Conversations

Authentic Conversations

Created out of the desire to have honest conversations about meaningful topics, the Authentic Conversations

Producer/Network

Pastor Dale Jenkins

Email

****@newhopewc.org

Listener Type

Spiritual Seeker, Life Coach, Faith Leader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 8

41. The Thoughtful Christian

The Thoughtful Christian
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'The Thoughtful Christian' explores the intersection of faith and reason, offering practical insights and

Producer/Network

Tonya E. Lee

Email

****@tonyalee.com

Listener Type

Theology Student, Christian Faith Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 3

Avg Length

13 mins

42. The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing

The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
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A podcast for thinkers, quiet leaders, and those who want to be deliberate in life. Hosted by John Mesko—a

Listener Type

Thinker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

33 mins

43. Thoughts and Insights

Thoughts and Insights
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My Podcast is about random thoughts and insights on life. So many thoughts come through my mind, and I like

Producer/Network

Raphael Mendoza

Listener Type

Life Coach, Self-Improvement Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

11 mins

44. T.B.D. Podcast Network

T.B.D. Podcast Network
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The TBD Network is a thinkers podcast. Covering subjects and ideas that can advance mental fortitude and

Producer/Network

With your Host Eddie and The TBD Network

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, Academic, Critical Thinker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

15 mins

45. Thoughtfully Mindless

Thoughtfully Mindless
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Thoughtfully Mindless, hosted by Artie, is a podcast centered around openness and curiosity. We cover a wide

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, Lifelong Learner, Curiosity Seeker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 14

Avg Length

115 mins

46. Curiosity Porn

Curiosity Porn
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This podcast engages listeners with intellectually stimulating and entertaining conversations with recognized

Producer/Network

Possibilities, Inc.

Listener Type

Thought Leader, Intellectual

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

59 mins

47. The Stoked Podcast

The Stoked Podcast
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Your new favorite controversial podcast. Our mission is simple: To encourage people to think with an open

Producer/Network

Nick Johnson

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, Investor, Critical Thinker

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 10

Avg Length

71 mins

48. Free to Think Podcast

Free to Think Podcast
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Free to Think features conversation with interesting, thoughtful, and inspiring individuals whose research,

Producer/Network

Scholars at Risk

Email

****@nyu.edu

Listener Type

Academic Researcher, Activist, Thought Leader

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 19

Avg Length

32 mins

49. Views Motivating Podcast

Views Motivating Podcast
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Motivational podcast

Listener Type

Entrepreneur, CEO, General Audience Seeking Inspiration

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

1 min

50. Thinking Theologically

Thinking Theologically
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The podcast where we encourage you to think about your faith and Scripture theologically. Find more content

Producer/Network

Spencer Shaw

Email

****@yahoo.com

Listener Type

Christian Educator, Theologian, Faith-Based Entrepreneur

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

67 mins
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