8 Best Volcano Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Welcome to Lava Academy, the official podcast from the team behind Lava Show in Iceland — the world's only live Lava Show! Hosted by Iain MacKinnon and Jon Heidar Ragnheidarson. Each monthly episode dives into the explosive world of volcanoes. From Iceland's fiery fissures to famous eruptions around the globe, we explore how volcanoes form, why they erupt, and what they mean for the people who live near them. With expert guests like geologists and volcanologists, Lava Academy blends science, storytelling, and first-hand experience. Whether you're a curious traveler, a student of earth science, or just fascinated by molten rock, this show brings the power and mystery of volcanic activity straight to your ears. Get ready for lava facts, eruption myths, behind-the-scenes stories from Lava Show, and much more. Subscribe and join us each month as we journey into Earth's most dynamic forces. more

A podcast exploring how the world of volcanoes interacts across nature, culture and society. Each episode featuring a new guest for their unique perspective on the world of volcanoes. Sponsored by: Brunton International LLC, and John Wainwright and Co. more

A Geology and Earth Science Podcast. Join Chris, an award-winning geology teacher, and Jesse, a geoscience professor, in discussing the amazing features of our planet and their impact on your everyday life. No prior knowledge required. New episodes coming at you every week. Listen, subscribe, share with someone you know! more

Geologic stories from the Pacific Northwest.

A podcast about volcanoes hosted by Dr. Erik Klemetti and Dr. Janine Krippner. Each month we'll talk about eruptions going on around the world, banter about volcano research and talk to a guest about the world of magma (and other stuff, too). more

Winner of the 2026 Science Podcast of the Year (American Writing Awards) and the 2026 PopCon Podcast Award for Science and Technology, Whimsical Wavelengths is an independent natural sciences and earth science podcast hosted by volcanologist Dr. Jeffrey Zurek, offering high-level science for the endlessly curious.Eschewing bite-sized science for a deep, honest look at how research actually works, the show explores messy data, imperfect models, and the human personalities behind discovery. From geophysics and planetary science to biology and the history of scientific paradoxes, the focus remains squarely on the process: how evidence is gathered, how ideas evolve, and why uncertainty is a fundamental feature of science. Because science is conducted by people, the show weaves together mathematical rigor and historical context with reflections on building a scientific career and what it truly means to belong in STEM. Whether featuring a solo narrative or a conversation with a working researcher, the goal is clarity without oversimplification.The tone is thoughtful and curious, anchored by real-world field experience and the occasional dad joke, because while the science is serious, the pursuit of it is a human adventure.Join the Conversation This show grows through community. If you have feedback, episode ideas, or thoughts to share, reach out via the website. Are you a researcher or scientist interested in coming on the show as a guest? Get in touch through WhimsicalWavelengths.com to share your work.New episodes are released every two weeks. more

What moves the continents, creates mountains, swallows up the sea floor, makes volcanoes erupt, triggers earthquakes, and imprints ancient climates into the rocks? Oliver Strimpel, a former astrophysicist and museum director asks leading Earth science researchers to divulge what they have discovered and how they did it. To learn more about the series, and see images that support the podcasts, go to geologybites.com. Instagram: @GeologyBites Bluesky: GeologyBites X: @geology_bites Email: ****@gmail.com more

You got 5 minutes, right? Well, then spend it learning about a new volcano each week. Your host Dr. Erik Klemetti (a professional volcanologist) will feature a new volcano with all the facts you need and likely quite a few facts you don't. Wow your friends with how much you know about some random volcano. It'll be our secret. more