Documentary Podcasts

Ranked by chart position, with free AI-powered daily summaries on every show.

Showing 101–200 of 429 podcasts

The Paranormal Podcast

Interviews with leading figures in the paranormal field cover UFOs, ghosts, Bigfoot, and related phenomena.

Ear Hustle

Stories from inside prison and life after incarceration, told by those who live it.

The CRUX: True Survival Stories

True survival stories revealing the resilience and mindset required to overcome life-or-death wilderness situations.

The World's Best Construction Podcast

A casual discussion of construction, engineering, and architecture news and trends by industry insiders.

The Whispering Woods : Real Life Ghost & Paranormal Stories

True paranormal stories from folklore and modern hauntings, told with immersive audio to evoke fear and wonder.

Captains Speaking - An Aviation Podcast

Professional pilots discuss aviation news, incidents, and industry developments with candid, firsthand insights.

Encounters Down Under

Anthony Goodall

RealClearPolitics Podcast

News and political analysis from RealClearPolitics.

Travel in 10: Travel Podcast

A travel podcast exploring hip hotels, restaurants, festivals, and global destinations across luxury, adventure, and family travel.

Stolen Lives True Crime

Shares true crime stories of missing and murdered individuals to honor their lives and preserve their memories.

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.

Stars of the Golden Age: An Old Hollywood Podcast

Biographies of Old Hollywood stars focusing on their personal lives and lesser-known stories from the classic film era.

Mysteries at Bedtime

A journalist narrates true stories of unsolved mysteries, disappearances, UFOs, and paranormal events in a calm, bedtime-friendly style.

Reflector

Explores the origins and implications of major societal debates and issues to better understand their future impact.

The Ground Up Podcast

Climbing stories from local legends and grassroots climbers at crags across the country, celebrating the ground-up ethos.

Unraveling Me

Explores personal stories of identity and discovery from people confronting unexpected truths about their biological origins.

The Dangerous Art of the Documentary

Filmmaker Tiller Russell interviews fellow documentary directors about the making of their most notable films.

Latino USA

Explores Latino stories and their cultural, social, and political impact in the U.S. and beyond.

Abroad in Japan

Explores life in Japan through cuisine, culture, travel tips, and current events with filmmaker Chris Broad and broadcaster Pete Donaldson.

Haunted UK Podcast

Explores haunted locations across the UK through historical research, eyewitness accounts, and folklore.

Secrets and Spies Podcast: Espionage | Global Issues | Current Affairs

Explores global events through intelligence and espionage, featuring insights from former spies, analysts, and authors.

The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast

A tennis podcast hosted by Rennae Stubbs featuring conversations with players about life, love, and the sport.

Life with Fire

Explores the science, management, and cultural significance of fire in American landscapes through expert interviews.

Sasquatch Experience

Investigates Bigfoot sightings, eyewitness accounts, and scientific theories in the search for evidence of the creature's existence.

Alien UFO Podcast

Investigates UFO sightings, alien abductions, and related phenomena through interviews with researchers and experiencers.

JAXXON PODCAST

Jaxxon Podcast

Lives Less Ordinary

True stories of love and resilience from around the world, shared by people who’ve lived them.

On Assignment

Investigative journalists report from global hotspots to uncover the truth behind major news stories.

Thrilling Threads - Conspiracy Theories, Strange Phenomena, Unsolved Mysteries, etc!

Explores conspiracy theories, true crime cases, unexplained phenomena, and enduring mysteries through investigative storytelling.

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.

Breaking Down: Collapse

Examines the collapse of modern industrial society through conversations between a knowledgeable host and his skeptical friend.

You Can’t Make This Up

Real stories behind the making of major Netflix documentaries and films, explored through interviews with creators and subjects.

Relatos del lado oscuro

Historias de terror y misterio con relatos sobre seres extraños, fantasmas, hechos inexplicables y adaptaciones literarias.

The Hidden Third

An investigative dive into underground markets shaping a third of the global economy, told by those who operate within or against them.

Cosmosis [Formerly The UFO Rabbit Hole]

Explores UFOs, consciousness, and hidden realities through interviews with experiencers, researchers, and visionaries.

Sold a Story

A journalist investigates how a flawed theory of reading instruction became widespread, despite decades of scientific evidence.

Medium in the Middle Podcast

A spiritual development podcast exploring mediumship, energy work, and intuitive growth through personal stories and practical insights.

Sweet Bobby

A woman uncovers a decade-long online deception that masqueraded as love, unraveling the truth behind a complex catfishing scheme.

Blamo!

Relaxed conversations with designers, artists, and creative thinkers exploring fashion, menswear, music, and culture.

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.

Flightless Bird

A New Zealander and an American examine U.S. culture and quirks through weekly conversations.

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.

Distorted View Daily

A daily adult comedy podcast aimed at unconventional listeners.

The Good Buy

Stylish people discuss their fashion choices and what their clothing reveals about their identity.

Getting Free

Women trapped in abusive Jewish marriages fight to escape when religious law requires their abuser's consent for divorce.

Scene on Radio

Examines systemic forces like racism, patriarchy, capitalism, and democracy through historical and ethical lenses.

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Explores unexplained phenomena and strange claims through reasoned analysis and Catholic perspective.

So There I Was

True pilot stories from military and civilian aviators, shared by two former Marine Attack pilots.

Wind of Change

A journalist investigates whether the CIA wrote the Scorpions' hit song "Wind of Change" amid the fall of the Berlin Wall.

The Know Rogan Experience

Two podcasters explore Joe Rogan's interviews and cultural impact by listening to and analyzing his work.

Hyperfixed

A reporter explores the root causes of everyday frustrations and works with listeners to understand or resolve them.

Strangers on a Bench

A singer-songwriter records anonymous conversations with strangers on park benches across the UK and Ireland.

WTF is on my Mind?!

A filmmaker and whistleblower explores consciousness, belief systems, and hidden truths behind popular media.

Personally: Creation Myth

Explores intimate, personal stories of resilience and transformation, one life at a time.

Legend

Explores the life stories of groundbreaking musicians and the cultural impact of their work.

Making the Case

Explores landmark legal battles for LGBTQ+ rights and HIV advocacy through interviews with key activists and attorneys.

The Birth Keepers | The Guardian Investigates

Explores how people use AI chatbots to claim scientific breakthroughs and what this reveals about the technology's global impact.

SOIL

Explores efforts by scientists, farmers, and communities to restore soil health, rehydrate landscapes, and combat climate change.

Our American Stories

Ordinary Americans share personal stories of courage, resilience, faith, and generosity that highlight the best of the human spirit.

Question Everything

A weekly investigation into how truth is obscured and the efforts to restore its importance, hosted by Brian Reed.

The Telepathy Tapes

A podcast exploring telepathy, consciousness, and unexplained human abilities through science and personal stories.

Campus Files

Investigates scandals and hidden truths within American universities, including admissions fraud, sports corruption, and campus cover-ups.

Decoder Ring

A cultural critic investigates the origins and significance of curious phenomena, from forgotten trends to everyday rituals.

Geist

Real firsthand accounts of paranormal and unexplainable encounters from people who experienced them.

Geschichten aus der Mathematik

Human stories behind mathematical ideas, blending personal drama with accessible explanations of major concepts.

Unholy: Two Jews on the News

Two Jewish journalists discuss global events, Israeli affairs, and Jewish life with analysis and weekly guest interviews.

Real Life Ghost Stories

True paranormal encounters explored through listener submissions and deep dives into famous ghost cases.

Curse of: America’s Next Top Model

A pop-culture journalist investigates the dark legacy of America’s Next Top Model through firsthand accounts from contestants and crew.

pepe&chema podcast

Unique stories with extraordinary characters.

不止读书

聊书、文学与电影，探讨时代困境中的生活与精神秩序。

Invested in the Game

Stories of people shaping golf through innovation, dedication, and passion.

The Underworld Podcast

A global investigation into transnational crime networks, from drug cartels to financial scams, told through on-the-ground reporting.

Gender Reveal

A podcast exploring gender alongside topics like politics, culture, and community through conversations with thinkers and artists.

The Consciousness Project - Mind Shift

A podcast examining the science and history of human consciousness through military experiments, meditation, and neuroscience.

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.

Belief Hole | Paranormal, Mysteries and Other Tasty Thought Snacks

Three brothers explore paranormal events and unexplained mysteries through listener stories, folklore, and critical discussion.

Relatos Forenses Podcast

Historias de crímenes reales narradas por los propios investigadores.

The Commune

A documentary series exploring the history and psychology behind New Zealand's infamous Centrepoint commune.

All My Relations Podcast

Explores relationships between Native peoples, land, ancestors, and each other through personal stories and cultural discussion.

Surviving El Chapo: The Twins Who Brought Down A Drug Lord

Identical twins who helped bring down El Chapo recount their 14-year prison journey and its aftermath.

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。

這個我們場外說

排球運動員在錄音間分享場外故事與賽場背後的真實經歷。

The Human Behavior Podcast

Experts analyze human behavior patterns to improve decision-making, communication, and judgment in high-stakes situations.

Missing Pieces - NPE Life

People share stories of discovering family secrets through DNA, exploring identity, loss, and connection after life-changing revelations.

I'd Buy That For A Dollar

A podcast exploring inexpensive, common, and underappreciated records ripe for rediscovery.

Código Misterio

Explora misterios antiguos, energías, sanaciones y sabiduría ancestral para una vida plena.

Humankind on Public Radio

David Freudberg

Radio Marz | پادکست فارسی رادیو مرز

روایت افراد از احساس فاصله‌شان با دیگران

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.

The Industry

Dan Delgado

Making Media Now

Conversations with media creators about their creative processes, challenges, and visions across film, writing, and digital platforms.

Good Bad Billionaire

Examines how billionaires like Beyoncé, Ronaldo, and Elon Musk built their fortunes, weighing their power, legacy, and controversies.

The Missing Cryptoqueen

A journalist investigates the disappearance of the woman behind a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded millions.

Leaving Eden Podcast

A cult survivor and co-host analyze fundamentalist groups, deconstruction, and cult influences in religion and media.

Dalton Fischer Podcast

Interviews that highlight the personal stories of intriguing individuals through thoughtful questions and active listening.

Hysterical

A journalist investigates a mysterious illness affecting high school girls in upstate New York and finds connections to other unexplained physical outbreaks.

Oceans: Life Under Water

A wildlife filmmaker explores ocean ecosystems aboard a research vessel, documenting marine life and conservation work.

Tell Me What Happened

Real-life stories of strangers saving lives in unexpected emergencies, followed by expert advice on handling dangerous situations.

Face2Face with David Peck

David Peck