Science Podcasts

Explore 80,668 Science podcasts, representing 2.5% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: April 14, 2026

80.7K Science Podcasts

Representing 2.5% of all podcasts

37.0% Active Rate

29.9K shows actively publishing

English Leads (51.4%)

Largest language in Science

Total Podcasts 80,668
Active Rate 37.0% 29,860 shows
Avg Episodes 37.8 per podcast
Market Share 2.5% of all podcasts

Overview

Science represents a popular category in the podcast ecosystem with 2.5% market share and a very large library of 80,668 podcasts. The 37.0% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 75.1% of all Science podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2021 (18,685 new shows). Recent average: ~7,303 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 (42,425) 647 eps
2 Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

4.6 (41,250) 603 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 (27,295) 397 eps
5 Making Sense with Sam Harris
4.6 (25,906) 483 eps
6 Ologies with Alie Ward
4.9 (24,293) 505 eps
7 TED Radio Hour
4.3 (20,801) 300 eps
8 This Podcast Will Kill You
This Podcast Will Kill You

Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts

4.8 (16,818) 280 eps
9 StarTalk Radio

StarTalk Radio

Neil deGrasse Tyson

4.6 (14,044) 1091 eps
10 Lex Fridman Podcast
4.7 (12,105) 496 eps

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The Episode 10 Filter

56% quit before episode 10. Reach 15 episodes and you're in the top 44%.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Science podcasts are there in 2026?

As of April 2026, there are 80,668 Science podcasts indexed in our database, with 29,860 (37.0%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Science podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Science podcasts is Weekly, with 13,971 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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