Social Sciences Podcasts

Explore 20,025 Social Sciences podcasts, representing 0.6% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: April 14, 2026

20.0K Social Sciences Podcasts

Representing 0.6% of all podcasts

40.9% Active Rate

8.2K shows actively publishing

English Leads (51.0%)

Largest language in Social Sciences

Total Podcasts 20,025
Active Rate 40.9% 8,196 shows
Avg Episodes 37.5 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 20,025 podcasts. The 40.9% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Portuguese account for 72.5% of all Social Sciences podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (4,472 new shows). Recent average: ~1,836 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 (41,250) 604 eps
2 凹凸电波
凹凸电波

凹凸电波

4.4 (25,279) 367 eps
3 TED Radio Hour
4.3 (20,801) 300 eps
4 On Being with Krista Tippett
4.6 (10,057) 983 eps
5 法客電台 BY 法律白話文運動 Plain Law Movement
4.5 (5,839) 772 eps
6 Stuff To Blow Your Mind
4.3 (5,591) 3070 eps
7 Mysterious Universe
4.5 (5,553) 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 (4,655) 498 eps
9 EconTalk
EconTalk

Russ Roberts

4.7 (4,228) 1045 eps
10 Something You Should Know
Something You Should Know

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media

4.5 (4,202) 1245 eps

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Social Sciences podcasts are there in 2026?

As of April 2026, there are 20,025 Social Sciences podcasts indexed in our database, with 8,196 (40.9%) 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 3,404 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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