Science Podcasts

Explore 85,019 Science podcasts, representing 2.6% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

85.0K Science Podcasts

Representing 2.6% of all podcasts

38.8% Active Rate

33.0K shows actively publishing

English Leads (53.4%)

Largest language in Science

Total Podcasts 85,019
Active Rate 38.8% 33,004 shows
Avg Episodes 36.4 per podcast
Market Share 2.6% of all podcasts

Overview

Science represents a popular category in the podcast ecosystem with 2.6% market share and a very large library of 85,019 podcasts. The 38.8% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 76.0% of all Science podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2021 (18,711 new shows). Recent average: ~7,301 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (17% of shows). Most episodes run 0-15 min.

Update Frequency

Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Science Podcasts

1 Radiolab
Radiolab

WNYC Studios

4.6 (42,510) 653 eps
2 Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

4.6 (41,410) 610 eps
3 The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

4.6 (32,935) 581 eps
4 Huberman Lab
Huberman Lab

Scicomm Media

4.8 (27,543) 410 eps
5 Making Sense with Sam Harris
4.6 (25,929) 492 eps
6 Ologies with Alie Ward
4.9 (24,454) 512 eps
7 TED Radio Hour
4.3 (20,851) 300 eps
8 This Podcast Will Kill You
This Podcast Will Kill You

Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts

4.8 (16,848) 287 eps
9 StarTalk Radio

StarTalk Radio

Neil deGrasse Tyson

4.6 (14,131) 1103 eps
10 Lex Fridman Podcast
4.7 (12,141) 498 eps

Recently Added

La Contaminación
La Contaminación

Gianella Gonzales

DGN - Deep Dive
DGN - Deep Dive

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Neurologie e. V. (DGN)

Tips for Science Creators

The Episode 10 Filter

58% quit before episode 10. Reach 15 episodes and you're in the top 42%.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Science podcasts are there in 2026?

As of May 2026, there are 85,019 Science podcasts indexed in our database, with 33,004 (38.8%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Science podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Science podcasts is Weekly, with 14,070 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Science podcasts?

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

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