Philosophy Podcasts

Explore 36,387 Philosophy podcasts, representing 1.1% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

36.4K Philosophy Podcasts

Representing 1.1% of all podcasts

34.8% Active Rate

12.7K shows actively publishing

English Leads (60.3%)

Largest language in Philosophy

Total Podcasts 36,387
Active Rate 34.8% 12,657 shows
Avg Episodes 45.4 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 36,387 podcasts. The 34.8% 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 (8,725 new shows). Recent average: ~3,299 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (23% 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 (45,697) 366 eps
2 The Shawn Ryan Show
4.9 (44,527) 317 eps
3 Philosophize This!
4.8 (15,287) 247 eps
4 The Art of Manliness
The Art of Manliness

The Art of Manliness

4.7 (14,227) 1165 eps
5 Lex Fridman Podcast
4.7 (12,141) 498 eps
6 Lanz + Precht
Lanz + Precht

ZDF, Markus Lanz & Richard David Precht

4.2 (11,391) 250 eps
7 The Gray Area with Sean Illing
4.5 (10,640) 769 eps
8 Duncan Trussell Family Hour
Duncan Trussell Family Hour

Duncan Trussell Family Hour

4.8 (10,469) 500 eps
9 The Minimalists
The Minimalists

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

4.7 (10,164) 144 eps
10 Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
4.3 (10,115) 1542 eps

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Philosophy podcasts are there in 2026?

As of May 2026, there are 36,387 Philosophy podcasts indexed in our database, with 12,657 (34.8%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Philosophy podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Philosophy podcasts is Weekly, with 8,453 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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