Philosophy Podcasts

Explore 33,263 Philosophy podcasts, representing 1.1% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

33.3K Philosophy Podcasts

Representing 1.1% of all podcasts

35.1% Active Rate

11.7K shows actively publishing

English Leads (59.9%)

Largest language in Philosophy

Total Podcasts 33,263
Active Rate 35.1% 11,659 shows
Avg Episodes 45.5 per podcast
Market Share 1.1% of all podcasts

Overview

Philosophy represents a popular category in the podcast ecosystem with 1.1% market share and a large library of 33,263 podcasts. The 35.1% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Chinese account for 74.5% of all Philosophy podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (8,273 new shows). Recent average: ~3,146 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (24% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.

Update Frequency

Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Philosophy Podcasts

1 The Shawn Ryan Show
4.9 (44,104) 339 eps
2 The Shawn Ryan Show
4.9 (44,096) 317 eps
3 Philosophize This!
4.8 (15,190) 244 eps
4 The Art of Manliness
The Art of Manliness

The Art of Manliness

4.7 (14,180) 1152 eps
5 Lex Fridman Podcast
4.7 (12,069) 492 eps
6 Lanz + Precht
Lanz + Precht

ZDF, Markus Lanz & Richard David Precht

4.2 (11,040) 236 eps
7 The Gray Area with Sean Illing
4.5 (10,606) 744 eps
8 Duncan Trussell Family Hour
Duncan Trussell Family Hour

Duncan Trussell Family Hour

4.8 (10,431) 500 eps
9 The Minimalists
The Minimalists

Joshua Fields Millburn, Ryan Nicodemus, T.K. Coleman

4.7 (10,135) 132 eps
10 Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
4.3 (9,934) 1419 eps

Recently Added

Lectures on the Harvard Classics
Lectures on the Harvard Classics

Charles William Eliot, William Allan Neilson

Defense of Poesy
Defense of Poesy

Sir Philip Sidney

Companionable Books
Companionable Books

Henry van Dyke

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Philosophy podcasts are there in 2026?

As of February 2026, there are 33,263 Philosophy podcasts indexed in our database, with 11,659 (35.1%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Philosophy podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Philosophy podcasts is Weekly, with 7,838 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Philosophy podcasts?

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

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