Science Fiction Podcasts

Explore 13,481 Science Fiction podcasts, representing 0.4% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: April 14, 2026

13.5K Science Fiction Podcasts

Representing 0.4% of all podcasts

35.2% Active Rate

4.8K shows actively publishing

English Leads (66.2%)

Largest language in Science Fiction

Total Podcasts 13,481
Active Rate 35.2% 4,752 shows
Avg Episodes 45.1 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 13,481 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 85.8% of all Science Fiction podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (2,971 new shows). Recent average: ~1,515 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 (26,553) 366 eps
2 Scared To Death
Scared To Death

Dan Cummins, Lynze Cummins

4.8 (13,911) 406 eps
3 The NoSleep Podcast
The NoSleep Podcast

Creative Reason Media Inc.

4.7 (12,902) 707 eps
4 The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

4.8 (8,381) 256 eps
5 The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

4.8 (8,351) 260 eps
6 Old Gods of Appalachia
4.9 (4,882) 131 eps
7 Wolf 359
Wolf 359

Kinda Evil Genius Productions, LLC

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

Fool and Scholar Productions

4.7 (4,597) 119 eps
9 Mission To Zyxx
Mission To Zyxx

Mission To Zyxx

4.9 (3,783) 152 eps
10 Scary Stories Told in the Dark: A Horror Anthology Series
4.6 (3,678) 454 eps

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Tips for Science Fiction Creators

Ride the Wave

Market grew 56% 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 April 2026, there are 13,481 Science Fiction podcasts indexed in our database, with 4,752 (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 2,810 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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