Social Sciences Podcasts
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Something You Should Know
Explores practical wisdom and expert insights to help listeners improve their lives, careers, and relationships.
That UFO Podcast
Covers global UFO, UAP, and related phenomena through news updates and interviews with experts and witnesses.
Somewhere in the Skies
A weekly exploration of UFO phenomena and unexplained aerial encounters hosted by an author and investigator.
The Psychology of your 20s
Examines the psychology behind common experiences in your twenties, including relationships, mental health, and career development.
Ghost Town: Strange History, True Crime, & the Paranormal
Explores haunted locations, true crimes, and bizarre historical events through detailed storytelling and investigation.
Hidden Brain
Explores human behavior and the unconscious patterns that shape our decisions, relationships, and society through science and storytelling.
Stories from the Village of Nothing Much
Soothing, family-friendly stories set in a peaceful village where ordinary life reveals small moments of magic and human kindness.
Boring History for Sleep
A podcast delivering dull historical facts in a soothing voice to help listeners fall asleep.
Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life
Two hosts explore transformative stories and taboo topics with people challenging norms and living unfiltered lives.
TED Radio Hour
A show that explores profound global questions through curated TED Talks and in-depth conversations with leading thinkers.
Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse
Explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping humanity’s shared vision of the future and confronting existential fears of apocalypse.
Think Like An Economist
Economics applied to global events and daily life, explained clearly and engagingly.
Choiceology with Katy Milkman
Explores how behavioral science and real-life decisions reveal ways to improve judgment and make better choices.
The Science of Happiness
Explores scientific research on compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe to foster greater happiness and meaning in daily life.
Therapist Uncensored Podcast
Explores mental health and secure relationships through science-backed insights, clinical expertise, and neuroscience.
GraveYard Tales
Explores haunted places, ghost stories, and paranormal oddities with a comedic twist.
Mysterious Universe
Explores fringe science, UFOs, cryptozoology, and alternative history with a mix of curiosity and humor.
The Deduction
Experts explain tax policy, trade, and economic impacts in plain terms.
You Are Not So Smart
A psychology podcast exploring human reasoning, cognitive biases, and the science behind self-delusion.
People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast
Explores human behavior through interviews with experts in psychology, law, sports, and poker.
The Deduction
Experts explain tax policy, tariffs, and economic debates in clear, accessible episodes.
Pop Syllabus
Christiana Mbakwe Medina and guests examine current cultural shifts, from body image to tech influence, to understand societal changes.
Formation with John Ortberg
Explores spiritual formation and inner transformation through theology, psychology, and science.
Scott Carney Investigates
Scott Carney investigates true crime, cults, biohacking, climate change, and organ trafficking.
David A. Hughes
Interviews, presentations, and audio material from the archive of David A. Hughes.
Abundant Practice Podcast
Guides therapists through building a private practice to increase income, reduce hours, and gain professional freedom.
Paranormal Almanac
Explores weekly paranormal news and shares chilling supernatural stories with a mix of humor and intrigue.
The Frieda Vizel Podcast
Conversations exploring Hasidism, Judaism, New York City, and cultural topics through interviews and personal insights.
The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt Cicoria
Discussions with experts in Behavior Analysis exploring topics like autism, verbal behavior, and functional communication training.
Influence Anyone
Explores the psychology of influence through expert interviews on mindset, persuasion, branding, and leadership.
Beastly History
Uncover true, strange, and gripping stories from natural history, exploring humanity's encounters with the wild through expert insights.
Multilateralism UNpacked
Explores major challenges facing the United Nations and proposes evidence-based solutions to strengthen global cooperation.
The Brohio Podcast
Two friends explore paranormal phenomena, conspiracies, and urban legends with irreverent humor and a taste for the macabre.
This Anthro Life
A podcast about culture, technology, and design through anthropological perspectives and interviews with experts.
PIIE Insider LIVE
Experts discuss global economic issues and policy impacts in live conversations from a leading think tank.
The Dr. Sky Experience with Steve Kates
Astronomy, space, aviation, and weather discussions with scientists, astronauts, and experts, plus commentary on American values.
Ideas of India
Shruti Rajagopalan interviews experts on ideas shaping India's social, economic, and political future.
Climate Unf*cked
Conversations with leaders and changemakers working on solutions to the climate crisis.
UFO Chronicles Podcast
People share firsthand accounts of UFOs, alien abductions, ghosts, Bigfoot, and other unexplained phenomena in uninterrupted monologues.
The Deeper Thinking Podcast
Explores how philosophy, psychology, and technology shape thought, feeling, and choice in everyday life.
she persisted
A mental health podcast blending personal experience and psychology to help listeners feel less alone in their struggles.
Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast)
Evolutionary psychology research explained by experts, covering human behavior and cognition through an evolutionary lens.
New Books in Critical Theory
Scholars discuss their recently published research in critical theory with fellow experts.
The Skeptic Zone
A weekly podcast covering skeptical news, science, and interviews with experts in critical thinking and rational inquiry.
ReddX Reddit Reads
Stories from Reddit that explore awkward, bizarre, and humorous moments in nerd and geek communities.
Rad N Bad Podcast
Two BCBAs challenge outdated practices in applied behavior analysis with candid, critical discussions aimed at improving the field.
New Books in Political Science
Scholars discuss their recently published research in political science with fellow experts.
New Books in Public Policy
Scholars discuss their recently published research in public policy with fellow experts.
Dead Rabbit Radio The Daily Paranormal Podcast
Daily exploration of obscure and bizarre paranormal stories.
Misguided: The Podcast
Explores how social and psychological forces influence our worldview through research and expert discussions.
Aporia Podcast
Experts discuss genetics, psychology, sociology, economics, and other social sciences in interviews exploring human behavior and society.
Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
A podcast exploring linguistics, the scientific study of language.
The Couples Therapist Couch
Explores couples therapy through expert interviews, focusing on relationship dynamics and techniques to foster love, healing, and growth.
On Being with Krista Tippett
Deep conversations on spirituality, science, and the human condition with thinkers and spiritual leaders.
Converging Dialogues
Philosophical and psychological discussions exploring diverse ideas through respectful, open-minded dialogue.
EPPP Study Podcast-
A podcast focused on preparing for the EPPP licensing exam.
New Books in Economics
Scholars discuss their recently published research in economics with fellow experts.
It’s a Very Exciting Time
Two friends explore UFO phenomena and their implications for reality, science, and society.
'Mind the Kids': an ACAMH podcast
Expert discussions on child and adolescent mental health research and its practical applications.
New Books in Sex, Sexuality, and Sex Work
Scholars discuss new research on sex, sexuality, and sex work with fellow experts in the field.
Beyond the Human
Two anthropologists explore global beliefs in the paranormal and what they reveal about human nature and the unknown.
Heal NPD
A clinical psychologist explores pathological narcissism with empathy, offering insight for those affected by it and their families.
Human Centered
Researchers and fellows explore human behavior and societal challenges through interdisciplinary work at Stanford's Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences.
New Books in Genocide Studies
Scholars discuss their latest research on genocide studies with fellow experts in the field.
Razib Khan's Unsupervised Learning
Discussions on genetics, history, and politics with a wide range of thinkers.
New Books in National Security
Scholars discuss their latest research in national security with fellow experts.
New Books in Anthropology
Scholars discuss their recently published anthropology research with fellow experts.
New Books in Gender
Scholars discuss recently published research in gender studies with experts in the field.
Navigating Neuropsychology
Explores brain-behavior relationships through scientific findings, expert interviews, and discussions on key topics in neuropsychology.
Pursuit of the Paranormal
Ash and Greg investigate ghost sightings, UFOs, cryptids, and government-covered mysteries with credible research and expert interviews.
The Hidden Addiction Podcast
Explores problem gambling through personal stories, resources, and advocacy to raise awareness and support affected individuals.
The Perception & Action Podcast
Examines how psychological research improves performance and skill learning in sports and high-pressure fields.
If/Then
Stan游戏副本 faculty analyze leadership, strategy, and emerging forces like AI and geopolitics to help leaders make better decisions.
Conspirituality
A journalist, cult researcher, and skeptic examine the intersection of New Age spirituality, conspiracy theories, and wellness culture.
Teamcast
Experts analyze performance and decision-making in high-stakes teams across elite fields like medicine, military, and sports.
New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Scholars discuss their recently published research in science, technology, and society with fellow experts.
NASW Social Work Talks
Discussions on key issues and expert insights relevant to social work professionals.
New Books in Sociology
Scholars discuss their latest sociology research with fellow experts in academic conversations.
Combat Story
Veterans share unfiltered stories of combat, detailing their paths to service, pivotal moments in battle, and the lasting impact of war.
The Argument
Two journalists debate current political and policy issues with research-driven arguments and civil discussion.
EconTalk
Long-form conversations on economics, philosophy, history, and human behavior with experts from diverse fields.
The Swim Brief
Swimming discussions hosted by Chris DeSantis, focusing on natural conversations about the sport.
Science of Reading: The Podcast
Discusses research and practical applications in early reading through expert conversations on science of reading topics.
Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
Explores the science behind lasting self-improvement through psychology, neuroscience, and timeless wisdom traditions.
The Psychology Podcast
Explores human potential and possibility through conversations with scientists, thinkers, and self-actualized individuals.
Skeptoid
Examines urban legends, paranormal claims, and science myths with critical analysis and evidence-based research.
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Stanford Psychology Podcast
Students interview psychologists about recent research and its real-world applications.
Inquiry with Kelly Chase
An investigative exploration of anomalous phenomena, consciousness, and the hidden patterns where reality breaks down.
Behavior Bitches
A behavior analyst uses applied behavior analysis to explain everyday actions and relationship patterns.
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
Discusses practical concepts from psychology, philosophy, and science to improve thinking, decisions, and self-understanding.
Dementia Careblazers
Practical strategies and expert guidance for dementia caregivers to reduce stress and improve care.
The Numberphile Podcast
Conversations with mathematicians and number enthusiasts exploring the wonders of mathematics.
The Social Work Podcast
Discusses social work topics including direct practice, policy, research, and education through expert interviews and analysis.
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The TBRI Podcast
Discusses trauma-informed care and Trust-Based Relational Intervention through expert conversations.
The Pie: An Economics Podcast
Discussions with University of Chicago economists on how economic forces shape major issues like pandemics, jobs, and energy policy.
The Thoughtful Counselor
Explores the art and science of counseling and psychotherapy through conversations on current topics in the field.
Quantitude
Two statisticians discuss quantitative methods and data analysis with humor and low-fi charm, blending expertise with irreverent wit.
ABA Inside Track
Behavior analysts discuss research and topics in applied behavior analysis to help listeners stay informed.