English Documentary Podcasts

Discover the best English podcasts in the Documentary category. Browse 16,529 shows with 5,967 actively publishing.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

16.5K Shows

A large market for English Documentary podcasts

36.1% Active

6.0K currently publishing new episodes

Total Podcasts 16,529
Active Rate 36.1% 5,967 shows
Avg Episodes 37.8 per podcast
Market Share 0.55% of all podcasts

Overview

English Documentary podcasts represent large with 16,529 shows. Of these, 5,967 (36.1%) are actively publishing new episodes, which is exceptionally high for this market segment.

Whether you're a native English speaker or learning the language, these Documentary podcasts offer valuable content. The variety ensures you can find shows matching your interests and level.

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Growth Trends

English Documentary podcasts grew 32.0% last year, indicating expanding audience interest and creator activity.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (26.7% of shows). Maintaining this rhythm helps build audience loyalty.

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Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top English Documentary Podcasts

1 Up and Vanished
Up and Vanished

Tenderfoot TV

4.5 (62,198) 194 eps
2 Sword and Scale
Sword and Scale

Sword and Scale

4.0 (60,740) 106 eps
3 Radiolab
Radiolab

WNYC Studios

4.6 (42,346) 641 eps
4 Casefile True Crime
Casefile True Crime

Casefile Presents

4.7 (32,886) 393 eps
5 Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

4.5 (30,640) 890 eps
6 In The Dark
In The Dark

The New Yorker

4.6 (27,863) 25 eps
7 Something Was Wrong
Something Was Wrong

Broken Cycle Media

4.1 (25,229) 347 eps
8 Slow Burn
Slow Burn

Slate Podcasts

4.6 (23,793) 215 eps
9 Slow Burn
Slow Burn

Slate Podcasts

4.6 (23,793) 211 eps
10 Culpable
Culpable

Tenderfoot TV & Audacy

4.7 (22,128) 74 eps

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Dos Chi
Dos Chi

Dos Chi Pod

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Rowan Confidential

Office of Admissions

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The Rabbit Holes That Quack

Brandan Jones & Nicole Matthews

Babes of Que
Babes of Que

Betina Miller

Frequently Asked Questions

How many English Documentary podcasts are there in 2026?

As of February 2026, there are 16,529 English Documentary podcasts, with 5,967 (36.1%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do English Documentary podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for English Documentary podcasts is Weekly, with 4,417 shows following this pattern.

What are the best English Documentary podcasts?

Check out our curated list of top-rated English Documentary podcasts above, ranked by listener ratings and popularity on Apple Podcasts.