Science Fiction Podcasts

Explore 13,660 Science Fiction podcasts, representing 0.4% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

13.7K Science Fiction Podcasts

Representing 0.4% of all podcasts

34.4% Active Rate

4.7K shows actively publishing

English Leads (66.2%)

Largest language in Science Fiction

Total Podcasts 13,660
Active Rate 34.4% 4,702 shows
Avg Episodes 45.3 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 13,660 podcasts. The 34.4% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 11+ languages. English, Spanish, and Chinese account for 85.7% of all Science Fiction podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (2,979 new shows). Recent average: ~1,512 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 (26,576) 371 eps
2 Scared To Death
Scared To Death

Dan Cummins, Lynze Cummins

4.8 (13,950) 416 eps
3 The NoSleep Podcast
The NoSleep Podcast

Creative Reason Media Inc.

4.7 (12,937) 713 eps
4 The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

4.8 (8,594) 271 eps
5 The Why Files: Operation Podcast
The Why Files: Operation Podcast

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

4.8 (8,590) 256 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 (4,619) 119 eps
8 Mission To Zyxx
Mission To Zyxx

Mission To Zyxx

4.9 (3,795) 157 eps
9 Scary Stories Told in the Dark: A Horror Anthology Series
4.6 (3,678) 454 eps
10 Scary Stories Told in the Dark — A Horror Fiction Anthology Series
4.6 (3,678) 454 eps

Recently Added

Neon Jezebel
Neon Jezebel

Neon Jezebel

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Thursday

Jake Kerr | Scifi thriller | cyberpunk

Room To Spare
Room To Spare

Andrew Hirschhorn

The Spooky Chris Podcast
The Spooky Chris Podcast

The Spooky World of Chris Ringler

ФантКаст
ФантКаст

Василий Владимирский

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 May 2026, there are 13,660 Science Fiction podcasts indexed in our database, with 4,702 (34.4%) 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 2,850 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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