Science Fiction Podcasts

Explore 12,576 Science Fiction podcasts, representing 0.4% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

12.6K Science Fiction Podcasts

Representing 0.4% of all podcasts

35.2% Active Rate

4.4K shows actively publishing

English Leads (66.7%)

Largest language in Science Fiction

Total Podcasts 12,576
Active Rate 35.2% 4,425 shows
Avg Episodes 44.5 per podcast
Market Share 0.4% of all podcasts

Overview

Science Fiction represents a specialized niche in the podcast ecosystem with 0.4% market share and a large library of 12,576 podcasts. The 35.2% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 10+ languages. English, Spanish, and Chinese account for 86.1% of all Science Fiction podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (2,840 new shows). Recent average: ~1,472 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (21% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.

Update Frequency

Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Science Fiction Podcasts

1 Welcome to Night Vale
Welcome to Night Vale

Night Vale Presents

4.8 (26,527) 363 eps
2 Scared To Death
Scared To Death

Dan Cummins, Lynze Cummins

4.8 (13,878) 397 eps
3 The NoSleep Podcast
The NoSleep Podcast

Creative Reason Media Inc.

4.7 (12,878) 700 eps
4 The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

4.8 (8,083) 248 eps
5 Old Gods of Appalachia
4.9 (4,829) 132 eps
6 Wolf 359
Wolf 359

Kinda Evil Genius Productions, LLC

4.9 (4,649) 100 eps
7 The White Vault
The White Vault

Fool and Scholar Productions

4.7 (4,574) 118 eps
8 Mission To Zyxx
Mission To Zyxx

Mission To Zyxx

4.9 (3,776) 149 eps
9 Scary Stories Told in the Dark: A Horror Anthology Series
4.6 (3,670) 445 eps
10 The Leviathan Chronicles | The Dramatist
The Leviathan Chronicles | The Dramatist

Leviathan Audio Productions

4.6 (3,205) 115 eps

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Tips for Science Fiction Creators

Ride the Wave

Market grew 60% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Science Fiction podcasts are there in 2026?

As of February 2026, there are 12,576 Science Fiction podcasts indexed in our database, with 4,425 (35.2%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Science Fiction podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Science Fiction podcasts is Weekly, with 2,666 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Science Fiction podcasts?

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

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