Welp MagazineAre you wanting to learn more about science ? Well you’ve come to the right place. This is a curated list of the best science podcasts of 2021.
We have selected these podcasts for a variety of reasons, but they are all well worth a listen. We tried to select a variety of podcasts across the spectrum from hosts with a wide breadth of experience.
We are always keen to hear your feedback, if we have missed a podcast, tweet us @MagazineWelp and we will check it out!
Best Science Podcasts 2021
With thanks to ListenNotes, Crunchbase, SemRush and Ahrefs for providing the data to create and rank these podcasts.
Science Vs
- Publisher: Gimlet
- Total Episodes: 152
There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Gimlet that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don’t have to and cover everything from 5G and Pandemics, to Vaping and Fasting Diets.
Science Friday
- Publisher: Science Friday and WNYC Studios
- Total Episodes: 596
Brain fun for curious people.
60-Second Science
- Publisher: Scientific American
- Total Episodes: 797
Leading science journalists provide a daily minute commentary on some of the most interesting developments in the world of science. For a full-length, weekly podcast you can subscribe to Science Talk: The Podcast of Scientific American . To view all of our archived podcasts please go to www.scientificamerican.com/podcast
Science Weekly
- Publisher: The Guardian
- Total Episodes: 421
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Science Weekly podcast will now explore some of the crucial scientific questions about Covid-19. Led by its usual hosts Ian Sample, Hannah Devlin and Nicola Davis, as well as the Guardian’s health editor Sarah Boseley, we’ll be taking questions – some sent by you – to experts on the frontline of the global outbreak. Send us your questions here: theguardian.com/covid19questions
Science Talk
- Publisher: Scientific American
- Total Episodes: 532
Science Talk is a weekly science audio show covering the latest in the world of science and technology. Join Steve Mirsky each week as he explores cutting-edge breakthroughs and controversial issues with leading scientists and journalists. He is also an articles editor and columnist at Scientific American magazine. His column, "Antigravity," is one of science writing’s great humor venues. Also check our daily podcast from Scientific American : "60-Second Science." To view all of our archived podcasts please go to www.scientificamerican.com/podcast
Science Diction
- Publisher: Science Friday and WNYC Studios
- Total Episodes: 25
What does the word “meme” have to do with evolutionary biology? And why do we call it “Spanish flu” when it was never Spanish? Science Diction is a podcast about words—and the science stories within them. If you like your language with a side of science, Science Diction has you covered. Brought to you by Science Friday and WNYC Studios.
BBC Inside Science
- Publisher: BBC Radio 4
- Total Episodes: 300
A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that’s changing our world.
Science Friction
- Publisher: ABC Radio
- Total Episodes: 313
Science, culture and everything in between. Feel the heat. All species welcome.
Big Picture Science
- Publisher: SETI Institute
- Total Episodes: 414
The surprising connections in science and technology that give you the Big Picture. Astronomer Seth Shostak and science journalist Molly Bentley are joined each week by leading researchers, techies, and journalists to provide a smart and humorous take on science. Our regular “Skeptic Check” episodes cast a critical eye on pseudoscience.
Science Magazine Podcast
- Publisher: Science Magazine
- Total Episodes: 386
Weekly podcasts from Science Magazine, the world’s leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
- Publisher: American Public Media
- Total Episodes: 336
Brains On!® is a science podcast for curious kids and adults from American Public Media. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world sent in by listeners. Like, do dogs know they’re dogs? Or, why do feet stink? Plus, we have mystery sounds for you to guess, songs for you to dance to, and lots of facts — all checked by experts.
The Science of Happiness
- Publisher: PRX and Greater Good Science Center
- Total Episodes: 98
Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted by award-winning professor Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.
Science in Action
- Publisher: BBC World Service
- Total Episodes: 106
The BBC brings you all the week’s science news.
Science Of Ultra
- Publisher: Shawn Bearden
- Total Episodes: 149
For endurance athletes who want to do more than improve race performance. How you sleep, think, eat, and move all play a role in helping you Become Your Ultra Best!
The Science Hour
- Publisher: BBC World Service
- Total Episodes: 88
Science news and highlights of the week
Shirtloads of Science
- Publisher: Dr Karl Kruszelnicki
- Total Episodes: 220
Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood. https://drkarl.com/
Fun Kids Science Weekly
- Publisher: Fun Kids
- Total Episodes: 208
Exploring the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, from way back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth to a future where humans live in space! Fun Kids Science Weekly is hosted by Dan and is the perfect science podcast for kids and families everywhere. Each week, you’ll find episodes from series like Deep Space High, Age of the Dinosaurs and Professor Hallux. There’s also a special guest, top experts answering all your science questions and Dangerous Dan – something scientific that’s also a little bit deadly! If you like this, you can listen to Dan on Fun Kids Radio (weekdays from 1pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app and online at https://www.funkidslive.com.
Got Science?
- Publisher: Union of Concerned Scientists
- Total Episodes: 123
Get your science on with the new podcast from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Our hosts take on technology, attacks on science, climate change, and more, as they channel the power of science to make the world a better place.
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids
- Publisher: Tumble Media
- Total Episodes: 150
Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & produced by Lindsay Patterson (science journalist) & Marshall Escamilla (teacher). Visit www.tumblepodcast.com for more information and educational content.
Unbiased Science
- Publisher: Vital Statistics Consulting
- Total Episodes: 35
Dr. Jessica Steier, a public-health expert, and Dr. Andrea Love, an immunology expert, are the hosts of Unbiased Science, a podcast devoted to objective, critical appraisal of available evidence on health-related topics relevant to listeners’ daily lives.
