Top 100 Natural Sciences Podcasts

The top natural sciences podcasts right now — each with a free daily AI recap.

Radiolab

Explores complex questions through investigative journalism, blending science, history, and human stories with innovative sound design.

Sasquatch Chronicles

Explores Bigfoot sightings, encounters, and research through interviews with witnesses, investigators, and experts.

DarkHorse Podcast

Biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying apply evolutionary theory to analyze culture, science, and societal challenges.

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

Two scientists explore diverse topics across the universe, from particles to ecosystems, with accessible and engaging explanations.

Paranormal Mysteries

Explores hauntings, supernatural creatures, extraterrestrials, folklore, and unexplained phenomena.

BirdNote Daily

Short audio stories about birds and nature that highlight animal behavior, sounds, and conservation.

In Defense of Plants Podcast

Explores the fascinating world of plants, from tiny duckweeds to towering redwoods, celebrating the science and wonder of botany.

The Common Descent Podcast

Paleontologists discuss fossils, evolution, and Earth's history in a biweekly, listener-driven conversation with news and Q&A segments.

Outside/In

Explores connections between people and the natural world through stories on science, policy, and culture.

#10

HOLOSKY PODCAST

Steve and Kyle explore paranormal topics including aliens, ghosts, and missing persons cases.

#11

Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

Brian Keating explores profound scientific and philosophical questions with leading thinkers in physics, technology, and beyond.

#12

UFO Chronicles Podcast

Everyday people share firsthand accounts of UFO sightings, alien abductions, ghosts, Bigfoot, and near-death experiences.

#12

Ask a Spaceman!

An astrophysicist answers listener questions about space, time, and the universe.

#12

Ask a Spaceman!

An astrophysicist answers questions about space, time, and the universe in accessible, engaging explanations.

#12

BrainStuff

Explores and explains the science behind everyday phenomena, from popcorn to particle physics.

#13

The Michael Shermer Show

Long-form conversations with scientists, philosophers, and thinkers on critical issues of our time.

#13

Real Ghost Stories Online

Real people share chilling firsthand accounts of ghosts, hauntings, possessions, and other supernatural encounters.

#15

Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't

Explores plant evolution, ecology, and habitat through the lens of natural selection, with humor and occasional profanity.

#17

The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

Explores real-life paranormal encounters through firsthand accounts of ghosts, demonic possessions, and supernatural phenomena.

#18

Main Engine Cut Off

Spaceflight, exploration, policy, and strategy are analyzed and discussed with opinion by Anthony Colangelo.

#19

Paranormal Portal

Explores unexplained phenomena, paranormal theories, and personal accounts of supernatural experiences in an open, conversational format.

#20

I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur Podcast

Explores the latest dinosaur discoveries, interviews paleontologists, and dives into fun dinosaur facts and trivia each week.

#22

The Field Guides

A monthly podcast exploring North American wildlife science through on-the-trail storytelling.

#23

How Wild

Explores the evolving idea of wilderness through voices of rangers, scientists, hikers, and Tribal leaders across American trails.

#24

The Science of Everything Podcast

Explores diverse topics in natural and social sciences through the lens of the scientific method.

#25

Farm Small Farm Smart

Conversations with vegetable farmers and market gardeners about profitable, sustainable growing practices and on-farm operations.

#26

Wild Turkey Science

A science-focused podcast covering research and management of wild turkey populations.

#27

MonsterTalk

A science-focused podcast that investigates the evidence and biology behind mythical creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.

#28

Robinson's Podcast

Conversations with a Stanford researcher exploring ideas across philosophy, science, art, and physical culture.

#29

Alien Encounters

Science Channel

#30

Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa Maria

Conversations with experts and thinkers about science, skepticism, and critical thinking.

#31

Cryptid Creatures

Explores cryptid legends including Bigfoot, Dogman, the Jersey Devil, Loch Ness, and alien encounters.

#32

Haunted America

Explores reportedly haunted locations across all fifty states, examining their histories and paranormal claims.

#33

Weather Geeks

A weekly exploration of weather phenomena and the science behind storms, forecasts, and global climate patterns.

#34

Terrible Lizards

A podcast about dinosaurs hosted by Dr. David Hone and Iszi Lawrence.

#35

Permaculture P.I.M.P.cast

Discusses permaculture practices and sustainable living through casual conversations between two hosts.

#36

Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal Podcast

Explores paranormal events, horror film histories, occult influences in rock music, and unsolved mysteries with a blend of humor and seriousness.

#37

Origin Stories

Traces human evolution through narrative-driven episodes that combine science and storytelling.

#38

ExtinctZoo

A podcast exploring dinosaurs, paleontology, and extinct animals through relaxed, informative discussions.

#39

Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe

Physicists and cartoonists break down mind-bending cosmic questions with humor and clarity.

#40

Eons: Surviving Deep Time

Explores how long a human could survive if transported to different periods of Earth's distant past.

#41

Infectious Disease Puscast

A review of recent infectious diseases literature.

#42

The Acres U.S.A. Podcast

Explores organic and regenerative farming practices through interviews and insights aimed at building a sustainable, profitable food system.

#43

Homesteading and Permaculture by Paul Wheaton

Discusses soil health, mulching, permaculture techniques, and natural land management with a focus on practical homesteading solutions.

#44

Sincerely Supernatural Podcast

Explores ghost sightings, UFO encounters, cryptids, and paranormal phenomena through a biblical lens.

#45

Grazing Grass Podcast sharing Regenerative Ag Stories

Explores regenerative farming through grass-based livestock management, soil health, and profitable pasture practices.

#46

Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

Experts discuss science-based organic cannabis cultivation techniques and advancements in growing technology.

#47

Strange Animals Podcast

A podcast exploring living, extinct, and imaginary animals.

#48

6 Ranch Podcast

Voices from rural America share firsthand experiences in agriculture, conservation, outdoor skills, and hard work.

#49

Ask Us Anything by Popular Science

Popular Science editors answer curious and bizarre science questions from everyday phenomena to wild hypotheticals.

#50

Cráneo: Ciencia para niños curiosos

Ciencia explicada de forma sencilla para niños de 3 a 11 años, fomentando la curiosidad y el pensamiento científico.

#51

Juan on Juan

Explores life, current events, the occult, conspiracy theories, and cosmic mysteries in weekly episodes.

#52

Off-Nominal

Two friends discuss space topics over beer in a casual monthly podcast.

#53

Where Is My Mind?

Examines the theory that consciousness comes from outside the brain, exploring phenomena like telepathy, near-death experiences, and past-life memories.

#54

Untold Radio Network

Explores unexplained phenomena including cryptids, UFOs, ghosts, and ancient mysteries through eyewitness accounts and scientific inquiry.

#55

Patient Zero

An investigative deep dive into the history and unresolved mysteries of Lyme disease and how it spreads.

#56

The BUMP Podcast

Explores unexplained phenomena, monsters, and paranormal encounters shared by believers.

#57

Ken Cook Is Having Another Episode

Discussions on environmental issues and solutions to help people connect with their role in protecting clean air, water, and food.

#58

In Research Of

A podcast revisiting the 1970s series "In Search Of..." with modern analysis and overlooked perspectives on its mysterious topics.

#59

Bigfoot’s Wilderness Podcast

People share real experiences of encountering a large, unknown creature while in the wilderness.

#60

The Genetics Podcast

A genetics expert explores the latest research, breakthroughs, and expert insights in genetic science.

#61

Brainforest Café

Dennis McKenna discusses plant medicines, psychedelics, and consciousness with experts in anthropology, neuroscience, and spirituality.

#62

The Immunology Podcast

Conversations with immunologists from around the world.

#63

Brain Inspired

Experts discuss the intersection of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and related fields to explore the nature of intelligence.

#64

The Fisheries Podcast

A weekly look at the people and projects in fisheries science.

#65

SETI Live

Astronomers and scientists discuss current research on the search for extraterrestrial life and the origins of the universe.

#66

Inside NATURE on PBS

PBS Nature

#67

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily

Daily discussions on growing vegetables profitably and efficiently on small farms and in gardens, covering cultivation, marketing, and farm operations.

#68

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