Documentary Podcasts
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Documentary First
Explores the art and process of documentary filmmaking through interviews with directors, producers, and industry professionals.
Thrilling Threads - Conspiracy Theories, Strange Phenomena, Unsolved Mysteries, etc!
Explores conspiracy theories, true crime cases, unexplained phenomena, and enduring mysteries through investigative storytelling.
Secrets and Spies Podcast: Espionage | Global Issues | Current Affairs
Explores global events through intelligence and espionage, featuring insights from former spies, authors, and analysts.
Abroad in Japan
Explores life in Japan through cuisine, culture, travel tips, and current events with filmmaker Chris Broad and broadcaster Pete Donaldson.
The Dangerous Art of the Documentary
Filmmaker Tiller Russell interviews fellow documentary directors about the making of their most notable films.
Life with Fire
Explores the science, management, and cultural significance of fire in American landscapes through expert interviews.
Alien UFO Podcast
Investigates UFO sightings, alien abductions, and related phenomena through interviews with researchers and experiencers.
JAXXON PODCAST
Jaxxon Podcast
RealClearPolitics Podcast
News and political analysis from RealClearPolitics.
Breaking Down: Collapse
Examines the collapse of modern industrial society through conversations between a knowledgeable host and his skeptical friend.
It Was A Sh*t Show
A look at chaotic and troubled productions in entertainment, revealing the behind-the-scenes disasters behind famous movies and shows.
Medium in the Middle Podcast
A spiritual medium shares her personal journey and practical insights on developing intuitive gifts and navigating energy work.
The Grimerica Show
Casual conversations with fringe thinkers on spirituality, alternative history, and UFOs.
Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries
Soothing narrative documentaries on science, history, mythology, and art designed to help listeners relax and fall asleep.
Scene on Radio
Examines systemic forces like racism, patriarchy, capitalism, and democracy through historical and ethical lenses.
Legend
Explores the life stories of groundbreaking musicians and the cultural impact of their work.
Relatos del lado oscuro
Historias de terror y misterio con relatos sobre seres extraños, fantasmas, hechos inexplicables y adaptaciones literarias.
The Secret World of Roald Dahl
Examines Roald Dahl’s life as a spy and screenwriter and how his covert experiences shaped his children’s stories.
The MAKE IT Podcast
Candid interviews with film industry professionals offering guidance and insights for aspiring indie filmmakers.
Decoder Ring
A cultural critic investigates the origins and significance of curious phenomena, from forgotten trends to everyday rituals.
You Can’t Make This Up
Real stories behind the making of major Netflix documentaries and films, explored through interviews with creators and subjects.
Bigfoot Crossroads
Firsthand accounts of bigfoot sightings and unexplained phenomena, shared by witnesses and explored by a veteran investigator.
Sweet Bobby
A woman uncovers a decade-long online deception that masqueraded as love, unraveling the truth behind a complex catfishing scheme.
Sold a Story
A journalist investigates how a flawed theory of reading instruction became widespread, despite decades of scientific evidence.
Flightless Bird
A New Zealander and an American examine U.S. culture and quirks through weekly conversations.
Geschichten aus der Mathematik
Human stories behind mathematical ideas, blending personal drama with accessible explanations of major concepts.
Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories
Law enforcement, first responders, and crime victims share true crime experiences and how they rebuilt their lives after trauma.
Campus Files
Investigates scandals and hidden truths within American universities, including admissions fraud, sports corruption, and campus cover-ups.
The Good Buy
Stylish people discuss their fashion choices and what their clothing reveals about their identity.
So There I Was
True pilot stories from military and civilian aviators, shared by two former Marine Attack pilots.
Getting Free
Women trapped in abusive Jewish marriages fight to escape when religious law requires their abuser's consent for divorce.
Blamo!
Relaxed conversations with designers, artists, and creative thinkers exploring fashion, menswear, music, and culture.
Radio Ambulante
Long-form audio journalism that tells overlooked stories from Latin America and Latino communities in Spanish.
What It Was Like
People recount their firsthand experiences of intense, unusual, or life-changing events in intimate, narrative-driven conversations.
The CRUX: True Survival Stories
Real survival stories exploring wilderness resilience, life-or-death decisions, and the mindset to endure extreme adversity.
The Walkers: The real Salt Path | Tortoise Investigates
A journalist investigates the factual accuracy of Raynor Winn’s memoir *The Salt Path* and the boundaries of truth in storytelling.
Strangers on a Bench
A singer-songwriter records anonymous conversations with strangers on park benches across the UK and Ireland.
Wind of Change
A journalist investigates whether the CIA wrote the Scorpions' hit song "Wind of Change" amid the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Question Everything
Examines the role of journalists in shaping public perception and explores the ethical dilemmas behind influential news stories.
Embedded
Explores hidden or overlooked stories behind the headlines through deeply reported audio documentaries.
Uncanny
Danny Robins investigates real-life paranormal encounters, from ghosts to UFOs, exploring the line between belief and skepticism.
Distorted View Daily
A daily adult comedy podcast aimed at unconventional listeners.
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
Explores unexplained phenomena and strange claims through reasoned analysis and Catholic perspective.
Tell Me What Happened
Stories of strangers saving lives during sudden, life-threatening events, followed by expert analysis on how to respond in emergencies.
pepe&chema podcast
Unique stories with extraordinary characters.
I'd Buy That For A Dollar
A podcast exploring inexpensive, common, and underappreciated records ripe for rediscovery.
The Know Rogan Experience
Two podcasters explore Joe Rogan's interviews and cultural impact by listening to and analyzing his work.
Overland Trail Guides Podcast
Features interviews with overland travelers and off-road adventurers who have explored routes from the Overland Trail Guides network.
搞钱女孩
聚焦女性成长与财富实践，分享真实搞钱经历和可复制的赚钱方法。
Lives Less Ordinary
True stories from people around the world who have lived through extraordinary experiences.
Our American Stories
Ordinary Americans share personal stories of courage, resilience, faith, and generosity that highlight the best of the human spirit.
The Brohio Podcast
Two friends explore paranormal phenomena, conspiracies, and urban legends with irreverent humor and a taste for the macabre.
Can I Walk With You?
A podcast exploring candid street conversations with strangers in New York City.
ChannelB پادکست فارسی
پادکست فارسی چنلبی به روایت ماجراهای واقعی میپردازد.
Geist
Real people share firsthand accounts of paranormal and unexplainable encounters in this exploration of the supernatural.
Sound, Light & Frequency
Hollywood producers investigate if the U.S. government used films and TV to secretly disclose UFO truths, starting with their own encounter with a "Man in Black.
Real Life Ghost Stories
True paranormal encounters explored through listener submissions and deep dives into famous ghost cases.
All My Relations Podcast
Explores relationships between Native peoples, land, ancestors, and each other through personal stories and cultural discussion.
Relatos Forenses Podcast
Historias de crímenes reales narradas por los propios investigadores.
Dalton Fischer Podcast
Interviews that highlight the personal stories of intriguing individuals through thoughtful questions and active listening.
Belief Hole | Paranormal, Mysteries and Other Tasty Thought Snacks
Three brothers examine paranormal claims and folklore, analyzing stories of Bigfoot, UFOs, ghosts, and other unexplained phenomena.
The Underworld Podcast
A global investigation into transnational crime networks, from drug cartels to financial scams, told through on-the-ground reporting.
The Telepathy Tapes
Non-speaking autistic individuals and others with extraordinary experiences reveal evidence of telepathy and expanded consciousness.
Target Intelligence: PSYOP with Shawn Ryan
Former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan examines real-world psychological operations and cognitive warfare with insights from intelligence and military experts.
Leaving Eden Podcast
A cult survivor and co-host analyze fundamentalist groups, deconstruction, and cult influences in religion and media.
The Commune
A documentary series exploring the history and psychology behind New Zealand's infamous Centrepoint commune.
公視主題之夜SHOW
从电影出发探讨社会议题的公共论坛实境秀。
The Birth Keepers | The Guardian Investigates
Two influencers profited by radicalizing pregnant women globally, leading to devastating consequences.
Mind Games
Two journalists investigate the origins and influence of NLP, from self-help to cults, testing its techniques and ethical limits.
给女孩的商业第一课
A series exploring business through conversations with successful women entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
Radio Diaries
People record intimate diaries and personal stories, revealing hidden moments of history and everyday life.
Life Without
Experts explore the societal, scientific, and psychological impacts of losing fundamental elements of life, from the moon to sleep to salt.
5CAST w/ Andrew Callaghan
A weekly broadcast featuring Andrew Callaghan and a rotating lineup of notable guests discussing current events and culture.
Secrets We Keep
Each season investigates a hidden story from Australia’s past, uncovering secrets powerful people wanted buried.
Invested in the Game
Stories of people shaping golf through innovation, dedication, and passion.
Reflector
Explores the origins and implications of major societal debates and issues to better understand their future impact.
LGBTQ Outdoors Podcast
Features stories and conversations that connect LGBTQIA+ individuals to the outdoors and foster inclusive outdoor communities.
Hysterical
A journalist investigates a mysterious illness affecting high school girls in upstate New York and finds connections to other unexplained physical outbreaks.
不止读书
聊书、文学与电影，探索主流之外的生活方式，在阅读中重建内心秩序。
Johnathan Walton Media
Unearths astounding, untold stories of love, loss, and the human spirit.
Speeding Bullitt: The Life and Films of Steve McQueen
A deep exploration of Steve McQueen’s life and career through film analysis and interviews with industry figures.
Washed Up Emo
A deep dive into emo’s origins and legacy through interviews with key figures in the punk, hardcore, and post-hardcore scenes.
Código Misterio
Explora misterios antiguos, energías, sanaciones y sabiduría ancestral para una vida plena.
Making Media Now
Conversations with media creators about their creative processes, challenges, and visions across film, writing, and digital platforms.
Sasquatch Experience
Investigates Bigfoot sightings, eyewitness accounts, and scientific theories in the search for evidence of the creature's existence.
Humankind on Public Radio
David Freudberg
JFK The Enduring Secret
A deep exploration of the JFK assassination, examining evidence, conspiracy theories, and key figures involved in the case.
All About Al: The Pacino podcast
A deep dive into Al Pacino’s film, TV, and stage career through interviews with collaborators and analysis from critics and scholars.
My Summer Lair
Actor and comedian Sammy Younan hosts conversational interviews exploring pop culture with a mix of humor and insight.
The Industry
Dan Delgado
Amanda Wakeley: StyleDNA
Amanda Wakeley explores the personal style stories of celebrity guests, revealing their fashion highs, lows, and intimate clothing choices.
The Ground Up Podcast
Climbing stories from local legends and grassroots climbers at crags across the country, celebrating the ground-up ethos.
Untold Stories From Hinduism
Explores lesser-known stories from Hindu scriptures, from the Vedas to the Puranas.
Al Jazeera
Provides impartial, fact-based global news coverage with a focus on underreported stories and voices often overlooked by mainstream media.
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
Two Jewish journalists discuss global events, Israeli affairs, and Jewish life with analysis and weekly guest interviews.
Blue Angel Phantoms
Pilots and crew share experiences from 79 years of Blue Angels flight demonstrations.
Face2Face with David Peck
David Peck
Myths, Monsters, and Mullets
Real paranormal encounters with ghosts, cryptids, and UFOs are shared by live guests, plus interviews with indie horror actresses about their lives and fears.
Irish Skies Pod
Mick Campbell
The Missing Cryptoqueen
A journalist investigates the disappearance of the woman behind a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded millions.