Top 100 Social Sciences Podcasts
The top social sciences podcasts right now — each with a free daily AI recap.
Something You Should Know
Explores practical wisdom and expert insights to help listeners improve their lives, careers, and relationships.
#2
Hidden Brain
Explores human behavior and the unconscious patterns that shape our decisions, relationships, and society through science and storytelling.
#3
Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life
Experts and personal stories guide listeners through life changes, covering personal development, relationships, and overcoming fear.
#3Femcasters
Experts and personal stories guide listeners through life changes, covering nutrition, relationships, self-esteem, and overcoming fear.
#4
Boring History for Sleep
A podcast that recounts obscure, uneventful historical events in a calm, soothing voice to help listeners fall asleep.
#5
Suspicious Minds: AI and Psychosis
Explores how AI is reshaping humanity’s relationship with truth, the future, and existential risk in the shadow of apocalyptic fears.
#6
Choiceology with Katy Milkman
A behavioral scientist examines high-stakes decisions and reveals research-backed insights to improve judgment and decision-making.
#7
The Science of Happiness
Explores scientific research on compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe to foster greater happiness and meaning in daily life.
#8
That UFO Podcast
Covers global UFO, UAP, and related phenomena through news updates and interviews with experts and witnesses.
#9Therapist Uncensored Podcast
Explores mental health and secure relationships through science-backed insights, clinical expertise, and neuroscience.
#10
Somewhere in the Skies
A weekly exploration of UFO phenomena and unexplained aerial encounters hosted by an author and investigator.
#11
You Are Not So Smart
A psychology podcast exploring human reasoning, cognitive biases, and the science behind self-delusion.
#12
People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast
Explores human behavior through interviews with experts in psychology, law, sports, and poker.
#13
GraveYard Tales
Explores haunted places, ghost stories, and paranormal oddities with a comedic twist.
#14
The Psychology Podcast
Explores human potential and possibility through conversations with scientists, thinkers, and self-actualized individuals.
#15
Mysterious Universe
Explores fringe science, UFOs, cryptozoology, and alternative history with a mix of curiosity and humor.
#16
Beyond the Human
Anthropologists explore global beliefs in ghosts, aliens, and the supernatural to understand what they reveal about human nature and the unknown.
#16
Stanford Psychology Podcast
Students interview psychologists about recent research and its real-world applications in mental health, behavior, and cognition.
#17
Skeptoid
Examines urban legends, paranormal claims, and science myths with critical analysis and evidence-based research.
#18
Inquiry with Kelly Chase
Explores UFOs, consciousness, and hidden realities through interviews with experiencers, researchers, and visionaries.
#19
NASW Social Work Talks
Discussions on key issues and expert insights relevant to social work professionals.
#20
Navigating Neuropsychology
Explores brain-behavior relationships through scientific findings, expert interviews, and debates in neuropsychology.
#21
The Couples Therapist Couch
Explores couples therapy through expert interviews, focusing on relationship dynamics and techniques to foster love, healing, and growth.
#22
Behavior Bitches
A behavior analyst uses applied behavior analysis to explain everyday actions and relationship patterns in simple terms.
#23
The Social Work Podcast
Discusses social work topics including direct practice, policy, research, and education through expert interviews and analysis.
#24
The TBRI Podcast
Discusses trauma-informed care and Trust-Based Relational Intervention through expert conversations.
#25
New Books in Critical Theory
Scholars discuss their recently published research in critical theory with fellow experts.
#26
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
Discusses practical ideas from psychology, philosophy, and science to improve thinking, decision-making, and self-understanding.
#27
The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt Cicoria
Discussions with experts in Behavior Analysis exploring topics like autism, verbal behavior, and functional communication training.
#28
The Thoughtful Counselor
Explores the art and science of counseling and psychotherapy through conversations on current topics in the field.
#29
Dark Side Of Psychology
Dr. Elio Martino
#30
Quantitude
Two statisticians discuss quantitative methods and data analysis with humor and low-fi charm, blending expertise with irreverent wit.
#31
The Pie: An Economics Podcast
Discussions with University of Chicago economists on how economic forces shape major issues like pandemics, jobs, and energy policy.
#32
Messy Social Work
Explores the complexities of social work through candid discussions on trauma, child protection, leadership, and systemic challenges.
#33
PsychCrunch
Explores how psychological research applies to everyday life by interviewing scientists about their findings and personal practices.
#34
ABA Inside Track
Behavior analysts discuss research and topics in applied behavior analysis to help listeners stay informed.
#35
DeltaPi | دلتاپی
اقتصاد و مفاهیمی که بازارها و زندگی ما را شکل میدهند، با روایتی ساده اما نه سادهانگارانه.
#36
The Sociology of Everything Podcast
Explores everyday social phenomena through a sociological lens with humor and insight.
#37The Bulletproof Musician
A performance psychologist explores science-backed techniques to overcome stage anxiety and practice more effectively for musicians.
#38
EPPP Study Podcast-
A podcast focused on preparing for the EPPP licensing exam.
#39
UCLA Housing Voice
Discusses housing research and its implications for affordability and accessibility with experts from UCLA.
#40
VoxTalks Economics
Discussions on cutting-edge economic research, policy insights, and global economic issues with leading economists.
#40
Sex Life Science
A psychology and relationships podcast exploring sex, mental health, and human behavior through expert conversations.
#41
Two Psychologists Four Beers
Two psychologists discuss science, academia, and current controversies over four beers.
#42
Hidden Brain
Explores human behavior and the unconscious patterns that shape our decisions, relationships, and lives through science and storytelling.
#42
Psychoanalysis & You
Explores how psychoanalysis informs understanding of daily life, culture, and political issues.
#43
دغدغه ایران
دغدغه ایران پادکستی درباره اندیشه توسعه و مسائل مرتبط با ایران است که شامل گفتوگوها با اندیشمندان و تحلیل کتابها میشود.
#43
Stream Full Audiobook in Science & Technology, Psychology & The Mind
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#44
Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
A podcast exploring linguistics, the scientific study of language.
#45
New Books in Anthropology
Scholars discuss their recently published research in anthropology with fellow experts.
#46
New Books in Sociology
Scholars discuss their recently published research in sociology with fellow experts.
#47
Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast)
Evolutionary psychology research explained by experts, covering human behavior and cognition through an evolutionary lens.
#48
One in Ten
A podcast examining child abuse prevention and recovery through expert discussions on current research and practice.
#49
一口經濟學 bitesize economics
A Taiwanese economist breaks down complex economic concepts and current events into simple, digestible explanations.
#50The Medical Mind
Explores psychiatric medicine and mental health care trends through expert discussions on the mind, brain, and body.
#51
Queens of Social Work
Afro-Caribbean American social workers share field experiences on cultural issues, careers, and emotional challenges in social work.
#51
Apocalyptic Optimist Podcast
Conversations with activists and experts on threats to democracy and climate, and how to address them.
#52
Sage Sociology
Sage Publications
#52
To the Righthouse
Global Campus of Human Rights
#53
Taboo Science
Explores the science behind societal taboos, from cannibalism to swearing to pornography, and examines why these topics remain off-limits.
#53
The Marginal Revolution Podcast
Economists Alex Tabarrok and Tyler Cowen explore intriguing economic ideas with academic depth and curiosity.
#54
Anew Narrative
Explores the intersection of everyday life and spiritual transformation through guided storytelling and introspective practices.
#54
ABA Beyond the Data
Explores applied behavior analysis through both professional and personal lenses, offering practical strategies and insights for clinicians.
#56
Filosofía, Psicología, Historias
Short stories exploring philosophy, psychology, history, biographies, legends, and reflections.
#57
Imaginology
Dr. Deena Weisberg examines how imagination influences reality through expert discussions on pretend play, stories, and creativity.
#58
Two Guys on Your Head
Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss how the brain functions.
#59
Blurry Photos
Explores lesser-known mysteries, conspiracies, and folklore through research and rational storytelling.
#60
Paranormal Almanac
Explores weekly paranormal news and shares chilling supernatural stories with a mix of humor and intrigue.
#60
Inquiring Minds
Explores the intersection of science and society through critical thinking and in-depth analysis.
#61
Between the Lines
Explores innovative ideas in international development through expert interviews on research, challenges, and global sustainability.
#61
The Divorce Doctor
Elizabeth Cohen, Ph.D.
#62
Human Centered
Researchers from Stanford's CASBS discuss human behavior, societal challenges, and interdisciplinary scholarship.
#62
The Perception & Action Podcast
Examines how psychological research improves performance and skill learning in sports and high-pressure fields.
#63
The Science of Personality Podcast
Examines how personality influences relationships, work, leadership, and organizational success through expert insights in psychology and business.
#63
Beautiful Humans: The Social ChangeCast
Beautiful Humans
#63
Reverse Psychology
Reverse PsychCast
#63
Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function
Explores how executive function skills shape decision-making, focus, and emotional regulation from childhood through adulthood.
#64
Rad N Bad Podcast
Two BCBAs challenge outdated practices in applied behavior analysis with candid, critical discussions aimed at improving the field.
#64
Choosing Better
Discusses unconventional ideas, economics, and approaches to living well.
#64
From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism
Ryan Sumner
#64Shot At Love
A motivational dating show that teaches listeners how to succeed in online dating while building confidence to pursue love.
#65
Heal NPD
A clinical psychologist explores pathological narcissism with empathy, offering insight for those affected by it and their families.
#65
بودكاست آن
يُسلّط الضوء على قضايا المجتمع العربي من خلال حوارات فكرية مع مفكرين ومتخصصين من مختلف الدول العربية.
#65
Walk With Me
A therapist explores internal patterns and beliefs to help people understand the self behind their life experiences.
#65
Anthropological Theory: A podcast created by anthropology students
Laurette McGuire
#66
The Skeptic Zone
A weekly podcast covering science, skepticism, and critical thinking through news, interviews, and commentary.
#66
The Answer Is Transaction Costs
Transaction costs explain economic and social behavior through weekly short episodes and monthly long-form interviews.
#66
SuperHumanizer Podcast
Explores polarizing issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict through personal stories to foster empathy and understanding.
#66Philosophy
Recorded lectures from the Faculty of Philosophy.
#67
吉米羅羅
用数据和科学方法解析房价、政策与居住正义的底层逻辑。
#68
Scott Carney Investigates
Scott Carney investigates true crime, cults, biohacking, and global health and environmental crises.
#68
Hidden Brain
Explores the unconscious patterns behind human behavior through science and storytelling.
#69
David A. Hughes
Interviews, presentations, and audio material from the archive of David A. Hughes.
#69
New Books in Political Science
Scholars discuss their recently published research in political science with fellow experts.
#69
Kohn's Zone
Alfie Kohn examines progressive education, critiquing traditional practices in teaching, learning, and human behavior.
#69
Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
Lorain Moorehead
#69
Know What You See with Brian Lowery
Brian S. Lowery
#70
PIIE Insider LIVE
Live discussions with economists at the Peterson Institute exploring global economic issues and their impact on families and businesses.
#70
The Skeptic Podcast
Examines pseudoscience, conspiracy theories, and paranormal claims with critical analysis.
#71
Multilateralism UNpacked
Explores major challenges facing the United Nations and proposes evidence-based solutions to strengthen global cooperation.