Society & Culture Podcasts

Explore 518,674 Society & Culture podcasts, representing 17.2% of the global podcast market.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

518.7K Society & Culture Podcasts

Representing 17.2% of all podcasts

30.9% Active Rate

160.2K shows actively publishing

English Leads (59.7%)

Largest language in Society & Culture

Total Podcasts 518,674
Active Rate 30.9% 160,191 shows
Avg Episodes 43.7 per podcast
Market Share 17.2% of all podcasts

Overview

Society & Culture represents one of the largest categories in the podcast ecosystem with 17.2% market share and a massive library of 518,674 podcasts. The 30.9% active rate is exceptionally high, indicating a very healthy, engaged creator community.

Content is available in 20+ languages. English, Spanish, and Chinese account for 73.8% of all Society & Culture podcasts.

Growth Trends

Growth peaked in 2020 (118,040 new shows). Recent average: ~50,303 new podcasts per year.

Publishing Patterns

Weekly is the most common schedule (26% of shows). Most episodes run 30-60 min.

Update Frequency

Episode Duration

Episodes per Podcast

Top Society & Culture Podcasts

1 This American Life
This American Life

This American Life

4.5 (86,730) 16 eps
2 Sofia with an F
Sofia with an F

Sloot Media

3.8 (81,728) 323 eps
3 Stuff You Should Know
4.5 (76,249) 2743 eps
4 Serial
Serial

Serial Productions & The New York Times

4.5 (74,840) 25 eps
5 The Charlie Kirk Show
4.6 (64,735) 100 eps
6 anything goes with emma chamberlain

anything goes with emma chamberlain

emma chamberlain

4.8 (62,280) 442 eps
7 Up and Vanished
Up and Vanished

Tenderfoot TV

4.5 (62,198) 194 eps
8 Sword and Scale
Sword and Scale

Sword and Scale

4.0 (60,740) 106 eps
9 Revisionist History
Revisionist History

Pushkin Industries

4.7 (58,253) 188 eps
10 SmartLess
SmartLess

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

4.6 (53,656) 338 eps

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Society & Culture podcasts are there in 2026?

As of February 2026, there are 518,674 Society & Culture podcasts indexed in our database, with 160,191 (30.9%) actively publishing new episodes.

How often do Society & Culture podcasts publish new episodes?

The most common publishing schedule for Society & Culture podcasts is Weekly, with 134,631 shows following this pattern.

What are the best Society & Culture podcasts?

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

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