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
Boring History for Sleep
A podcast that recounts obscure, uneventful historical events in a calm, soothing voice to help listeners fall asleep.
#4
Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life
A personal development podcast offering tools for growth in nutrition, relationships, and self-esteem through expert insights and real-life stories.
#4Femcasters
Corinna Bellizzi & Julie Lokun
#5
That UFO Podcast
Covers global UFO, UAP, and related phenomena through news updates and interviews with experts and witnesses.
#6
The Science of Happiness
Explores scientific research on compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe to foster greater happiness and meaning in daily life.
#7
Choiceology with Katy Milkman
A behavioral scientist examines high-stakes decisions and reveals research-backed insights to improve judgment and decision-making.
#8
People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast
Explores human behavior through interviews with experts in psychology, law, sports, and poker.
#9
Suspicious Minds: AI and Psychosis
Examines how AI technologies contribute to delusional thinking through personal accounts and expert interviews in psychiatry and neuroscience.
#10Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO & Lore Interviews
Interviews with authors and researchers explore paranormal events, UFO sightings, cryptids, conspiracies, and unexplained phenomena.
#11
Somewhere in the Skies
A weekly exploration of UFO sightings, UAP phenomena, and other unexplained aerial anomalies.
#12Therapist Uncensored Podcast
Explores mental health and secure relationships through science-backed insights, clinical expertise, and neuroscience.
#13
Beyond the Human
Anthropologists explore global beliefs in ghosts, aliens, and the supernatural to understand what they reveal about human nature and the unknown.
#14
Mysterious Universe
Explores fringe science, UFOs, cryptozoology, and alternative history with a mix of curiosity and humor.
#15
The Psychology Podcast
Explores human potential and possibility through conversations with scientists, thinkers, and self-actualized individuals.
#16
Psychology of the Strange
Analyzes dark folklore and supernatural tales through psychological concepts to understand their impact on the human mind.
#17
GraveYard Tales
Explores haunted places, ghost stories, and paranormal oddities with a comedic twist.
#18
Skeptoid
Examines urban legends, paranormal claims, and science myths with critical analysis and evidence-based research.
#19
Stanford Psychology Podcast
Students interview psychologists about recent research and its real-world applications in mental health, behavior, and cognition.
#20
Cosmosis [Formerly The UFO Rabbit Hole]
Explores UFOs, consciousness, and hidden realities through interviews with experiencers, researchers, and visionaries.
#21
You Are Not So Smart
A psychology podcast exploring human reasoning, cognitive biases, and the science behind self-delusion.
#22
Behavior Bitches
A behavior analyst uses applied behavior analysis to explain everyday actions and relationship patterns in simple terms.
#23
Pursuit of the Paranormal
Investigates ghost stories, UFO sightings, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena with researchers and witnesses.
#24
ABA Inside Track
Behavior analysts discuss research and topics in applied behavior analysis to help listeners stay informed.
#25
Navigating Neuropsychology
Explores brain-behavior relationships through scientific findings, expert interviews, and debates in neuropsychology.
#26
The Social Work Podcast
Discusses social work topics including direct practice, policy, research, and education through expert interviews and analysis.
#27
New Books in Critical Theory
Scholars discuss their recently published research in critical theory with fellow experts.
#28
Templeton Ideas Podcast
Explores profound ideas in science, philosophy, and psychology through conversations with leading thinkers.
#29
The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt Cicoria
Discussions with experts in Behavior Analysis exploring topics like autism, verbal behavior, and functional communication training.
#30
NASW Social Work Talks
Discussions on key issues and expert insights relevant to social work professionals.
#31
UCLA Housing Voice
Discusses housing research and its implications for affordability and accessibility with experts from UCLA.
#32
Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg
Discusses practical ideas from psychology, philosophy, and science to improve thinking, decision-making, and self-understanding.
#33
The Couples Therapist Couch
Explores couples therapy through expert interviews, focusing on relationship dynamics and techniques to foster love, healing, and growth.
#34
دغدغه ایران
دغدغه ایران پادکستی درباره اندیشه توسعه و مسائل مرتبط با ایران است که شامل گفتوگوها با اندیشمندان و تحلیل کتابها میشود.
#35
The Pie: An Economics Podcast
Discussions with University of Chicago economists on how economic forces shape major issues like pandemics, jobs, and energy policy.
#36
Sex Life Science
A psychology and relationships podcast exploring sex, mental health, and human behavior through expert conversations.
#37
EPPP Study Podcast-
A podcast focused on preparing for the EPPP licensing exam.
#38
Quantitude
Two statisticians discuss quantitative methods and data analysis with humor and low-fi charm, blending expertise with irreverent wit.
#39The Bulletproof Musician
A performance psychologist explores science-backed techniques to overcome stage anxiety and practice more effectively for musicians.
#40
Jung Chicago Radio
Discusses Jungian psychology through seminars, film analysis, fairy tales, and interviews.
#41
Two Psychologists Four Beers
Two psychologists discuss science, academia, and current controversies over four beers.
#42
The TBRI Podcast
Discusses trauma-informed care and Trust-Based Relational Intervention through expert conversations.
#42
Psychoanalysis & You
Explores how psychoanalysis informs understanding of daily life, culture, and political issues.
#43
Rad N Bad Podcast
Two BCBAs challenge outdated practices in applied behavior analysis with candid, critical discussions aimed at improving the field.
#44
ABA Beyond the Data
Explores applied behavior analysis through both professional and personal lenses, offering practical strategies and insights for clinicians.
#45
Two Guys on Your Head
Dr. Art Markman and Dr. Bob Duke discuss how the brain functions.
#45
The Brain Blown Podcast
The Brain Blown Podcast
#46
Blurry Photos
Explores lesser-known mysteries, conspiracies, and folklore through research and rational storytelling.
#47
The Perception & Action Podcast
Examines how psychological research improves performance and skill learning in sports and high-pressure fields.
#48
Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function
Explores how executive function skills shape decision-making, focus, and emotional regulation from childhood through adulthood.
#49
Scott Carney Investigates
Scott Carney investigates true crime, cults, biohacking, and global health and environmental crises.
#50
Behavioral Grooves Podcast
Explores human behavior through science and stories to improve personal and organizational life.
#51STRANGE MIND PODCAST
A psychologist explores the strangest corners of the human mind.
#52
Teamcast
Experts analyze performance and decision-making in high-stakes teams across elite fields like medicine, military, and sports.
#52
To the Righthouse
Global Campus of Human Rights
#53
The Thoughtful Counselor
Explores the art and science of counseling and psychotherapy through conversations on current topics in the field.
#54
The Litigation Psychology Podcast
Psychology experts analyze human behavior and decision-making in civil litigation for defense attorneys and insurance claims professionals.
#55
一口經濟學 bitesize economics
A Taiwanese economist breaks down complex economic concepts and current events into simple, digestible explanations.
#56
Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity
Discusses recent economic policy research with leading economists to connect theory with real-world policy applications.
#57
The Sociology of Everything Podcast
Explores everyday social phenomena through a sociological lens with humor and insight.
#58
The Autistic VOICE Project
Autistic professionals explore Autistic experiences and ways to live more authentically, healthily, and happily as an Autistic person.
#59
Dead Rabbit Radio The Daily Paranormal Podcast
Daily exploration of obscure and bizarre paranormal stories.
#60
Dark Side Of Psychology
Dr. Elio Martino
#61
The Answer Is Transaction Costs
Transaction costs explain economic and social behavior through weekly short episodes and monthly long-form interviews.
#62
The Science of Personality Podcast
Examines how personality influences relationships, work, leadership, and organizational success through expert insights in psychology and business.
#62
SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human
Explores diverse human stories, from cultural origins to ethical dilemmas, to understand what it means to be human.
#63
Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.
A podcast exploring linguistics, the scientific study of language.
#63
The Kingless Generation
Explores the deep history of class struggle, paleo-parapolitics, and the symbolic forces behind capitalism.
#63
Psychology in 10 Minutes
David B. Feldman - psychology | social science | politics | mental health
#63
Beautiful Humans: The Social ChangeCast
Beautiful Humans
#64
The Marginal Revolution Podcast
Economists Alex Tabarrok and Tyler Cowen explore intriguing economic ideas with academic depth and curiosity.
#64
From the Spectrum: Finding Superpowers with Autism
Explores autism as a biological adaptation, using neuroscience and light-energy theories to explain its role in human evolution.
#65
Converging Dialogues
Philosophical and psychological discussions exploring diverse ideas through respectful, open-minded dialogue.
#65Walk With Me
A therapist explores internal patterns and beliefs to help people understand the self behind their life experiences.
#66
Choosing Better
Discusses unconventional ideas, economics, and approaches to living well.
#66
ABA on Tap
A podcast discussing applied behavior analysis, covering topics like supervision, FBA, OBM, and technology in practice.
#66Philosophy
Recorded lectures from the Faculty of Philosophy.
#67Geoeconomic Competition
Experts analyze how nations use economic tools to gain geopolitical power, from trade wars to strategic alliances.
#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
New Books in Economics
Scholars discuss their recently published research in economics with fellow experts.
#69
Let's Talk Forensic Psychology
Forensic psychologists discuss the psychological factors behind criminal behavior and offending.
#69
Know What You See with Brian Lowery
Brian S. Lowery
#69
Self Careapist Therapist Podcast
Lorain Moorehead
#70
Public Health Insight
Discusses public health and global health issues, including social determinants and careers, with experts and professionals in the field.
#70
Couched
Conversations with cultural figures and psychoanalysts explore societal issues, politics, and the search for meaning in turbulent times.
#71
Talks On Psychoanalysis
Discusses psychoanalytic research and debates from IPA society journals and global congresses.
#71
Creative Adventures
Rosa Lewis
#71
That Implementation Science Podcast
Mike Pullmann
#71
Seen Out Loud
Institute for Family
#71
A Theory of Socialism and Capitalism
Examines socialism and capitalism as the two fundamental economic systems, defining capitalism by private property and free exchange.
#71
The Dissociative Table
Experts in complex trauma discuss innovative treatments and the role of narrative in healing beyond symptom relief.
#72The Medical Mind
Explores advancements in psychiatric medicine and mental health care through expert discussions on the mind-brain-body connection.
#72
Play Therapy Community
A licensed therapist discusses child development, behavioral challenges, and parenting strategies through a play therapy lens.
#72
The Humanistic Counselor
Journal of Humanistic Counseling
#73
New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Scholars discuss their recently published research in science, technology, and society with fellow experts.
#73
The Human Behavior Podcast
Experts analyze human behavior patterns to improve critical thinking and predict social outcomes across cultures.
#73
Business Games
Business Games Ltd
#73
Introduction To Marx/Marxsim
John Molyneux
#74
The Addiction Psychologist
Experts discuss addiction research, treatment, and policy to support recovery and clinical practice.