Social Sciences Podcasts

Explore 18,326 Social Sciences podcasts, representing 0.6% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

18.3K Social Sciences Podcasts

Representing 0.6% of all podcasts

39.9% Active Rate

7.3K shows actively publishing

English Leads (49.6%)

Largest language in Social Sciences

Total Podcasts 18,326
Active Rate 39.9% 7,319 shows
Avg Episodes 37.8 per podcast
Market Share 0.6% of all podcasts

Overview

Social Sciences represents a specialized niche in the podcast ecosystem with 0.6% market share and a large library of 18,326 podcasts. The 39.9% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 71.3% of all Social Sciences podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (4,211 new shows). Recent average: ~1,760 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (17% of shows). Most episodes run 30-60 min.

Update Frequency

Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Social Sciences Podcasts

1 Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam

4.6 (41,103) 597 eps
2 凹凸电波
凹凸电波

凹凸电波

4.4 (24,877) 360 eps
3 TED Radio Hour
4.3 (20,776) 300 eps
4 On Being with Krista Tippett
4.6 (9,994) 977 eps
5 法客電台 BY 法律白話文運動 Plain Law Movement
4.5 (5,812) 763 eps
6 Stuff To Blow Your Mind
4.3 (5,589) 3030 eps
7 Mysterious Universe
4.5 (5,540) 20 eps
8 The Brohio Podcast
The Brohio Podcast

Aliens, Conspiracy Theories, Paranormal, Famous Murders, Cryptozoology, Strange Occurrences, Monsters, UFOs, True Crime, Demons, Occult, Urban Legends, Comedy

4.6 (4,652) 491 eps
9 Betreutes Fühlen
Betreutes Fühlen

Atze Schröder & Leon Windscheid

4.6 (4,508) 332 eps
10 EconTalk
EconTalk

Russ Roberts

4.7 (4,218) 1038 eps

Tips for Social Sciences Creators

Ride the Wave

Market grew 41% last year. New listeners are actively discovering—great timing to launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Social Sciences podcasts are there in 2026?

As of February 2026, there are 18,326 Social Sciences podcasts indexed in our database, with 7,319 (39.9%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Social Sciences podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Social Sciences podcasts is Weekly, with 3,204 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Social Sciences podcasts?

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

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