Documentary Podcasts

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

Showing 201–300 of 671 podcasts

I'm Not a Monster

An investigative journalist examines the 2012 disappearance of American reporter Austin Tice in Syria, following leads from Washington to Damascus.

The Hidden Third

Explores underground markets making up a third of the global economy through firsthand accounts from those inside and opposed to them.

Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel People

Romance novel discussions and read-alongs exploring the genre’s power to challenge societal norms without judgment.

Paper Trail

Investigative reporters uncover hidden facts and evidence of wrongdoing, revealing how their journalism leads to real-world change.

Bigfoot Crossroads

Firsthand accounts of bigfoot sightings and unexplained phenomena, shared by witnesses and explored by a veteran investigator.

Dalton Fischer Podcast

Conducts in-depth interviews that highlight the personal stories of guests through thoughtful questions and active listening.

Geist

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

Wind of Change

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

Hyperfixed

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

Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

Two British hosts explore the surprising science and stories behind recycling with humor and deep research.

Inquiry with Kelly Chase

An investigative exploration of anomalous phenomena, consciousness, and the hidden patterns where reality breaks down.

The Reincarnation Records (The Telepathy Tapes Season 3)

Children describe past lives with unexplained details, prompting an investigation into consciousness and survival after death.

What It Was Like

People recount their firsthand experiences of extreme, life-altering events, from harrowing to humorous.

Latino USA

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

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.

The Rolling Stones Official Podcast - Speaking in Tongues

Inside the making of the Rolling Stones' 25th album, with interviews from band members and collaborators on the creative process.

Long Play

A deep dive into the shifting politics, culture, and demographics of the American South and its growing influence on national power.

So There I Was

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

The Good Buy

Fashion insiders and celebrities discuss their personal style, favorite purchases, and shopping habits with Harper's Bazaar editors.

Embedded

Unearths hidden stories behind the headlines through immersive, deeply reported audio documentaries.

The Vanishing of Janis Rose

An investigator examines the 1970s disappearance of a Mississippi mother, uncovering secrets, stolen identities, and murder across three states.

Radio Ambulante

Long-form audio journalism that tells overlooked stories from Latin America and Latino communities in Spanish.

Relatos del lado oscuro

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

Blamo!

Thoughtful conversations with designers, artists, and creative thinkers about fashion, menswear, music, and culture.

Distorted View Daily: NSFW Comedy, Weird News & Internet Oddities

A daily adult comedy podcast aimed at unconventional listeners.

Question Everything

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

Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast

Patients battle undiagnosed illnesses as host Lauren Bright Pacheco investigates their journeys to uncover hidden medical conditions.

Sweet Bobby

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

Bad Idea Social Club

Unfiltered conversations with creatives about the messy, honest, and often unspoken realities of creative work and mental health.

Flightless Bird

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

Better in Person with Stephen Dubner

Stephen Dubner has unscripted conversations with guests in his home, exploring ideas through play, debate, and shared meals.

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。

Stories from a Stranger

Strangers share personal stories of love, loss, and life through intimate interviews centered on universal human experiences.

Decoder Ring

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

Curse of: America's Next Top Model

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

The Speaker

Traces Nancy Pelosi’s journey from local activist to first woman Speaker of the House and her role in shaping U.S. political history.

Amanda Wakeley: StyleDNA

Amanda Wakeley explores the personal style origins of celebrity guests through intimate conversations about fashion, identity, and life.

Aircrew Interview

Interviews with past and present military and civilian aircrew.

Life Without

Experts explore the societal, scientific, and psychological impacts of losing fundamental elements of life, from the moon to sleep to salt.

Call Sign Condor: Latino Soldiers Fighting in Ukraine

Latin American soldiers fight in Ukraine’s war, revealing personal motives and experiences through intimate storytelling.

The Underworld Podcast

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

Lore Lodge Podcast

A casual storytelling podcast blending history, folklore, and mythology in an informal, conversational style.

SNAP: The John McEnroe Default Saga

Recounts John McEnroe's 1990 Australian Open default through firsthand accounts from officials, players, and McEnroe.

The Consciousness Cassettes (The Telepathy Tapes Season 2)

Examines telepathy, near-death experiences, and plant intelligence to explore consciousness beyond the brain.

Tell Me What Happened

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

The Guild of Ghostly Grounds

The Guild of Ghostly Grounds

All My Relations Podcast

A podcast exploring Indigenous relationships with land, community, and identity through storytelling and conversations with Native voices.

Unholy: Two Jews on the News

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

Wild Wonders

A deep dive into the behaviors and survival strategies of Earth's most fascinating animals, from predators to deep-sea creatures.

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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La Pointe

Des récits et témoignages authentiques autour du water-polo, entre passion, anecdotes rares et coulisses d’un sport méconnu.

Our American Stories

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

pepe&chema podcast

Unique stories with extraordinary characters.

Personally: Agent Layla

A woman and her sister investigate a traumatic event from her past to uncover the truth and seek justice.

Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

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

House Music Chicago Testimony

Intimate oral histories of Chicago house music pioneers told by the artists and insiders who shaped the genre’s early days.

Legend

Explores the life stories of groundbreaking musicians and how their work reflects the cultural moments they lived through.

Dispatches from the Divide

Stories of ordinary people facing intense conflict, where unexpected actions reveal courage and compassion in divided times.

Tales of the Unbound

Real stories of ordinary moments turning sacred, woven with Jewish wisdom to reveal everyday mystical experiences.

Broken Badge

Broken Badge

Good Nature with Megan Leslie

Megan Leslie interviews people working to protect nature, focusing on conservation efforts and environmental stewardship.

The Opposites: De Rest Is Geschiedenis

Explores the legacy and disappearance of influential Dutch hip-hop albums through artist interviews and historical analysis.

Black Box: The Chatbots

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

Oceans: Life Under Water

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

LGBTQ Outdoors Podcast

Features stories and conversations that connect LGBTQIA+ individuals to the outdoors and foster inclusive outdoor communities.

Campus Files: Scandals, Secrets & Crimes at American Universities

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

Shofar, So Good!

A deep dive into Jewish rituals and practices, exploring their origins, evolution, and lasting significance.

I'd Buy That For A Dollar

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

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。

Unfixed: How AI Is Reshaping the University

Zach Justus and Nik Janos

The Secret World of Roald Dahl

A deep dive into Roald Dahl’s hidden life as a spy and how his covert past influenced his iconic children’s stories.

Belief Hole | Paranormal, Mysteries and Other Tasty Thought Snacks

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

Paranormally Speaking with Neal Parks

Neal Parks

پادکست ترانه‌بازی

ترانه‌بازی پادکستی است که به تحلیل و بررسی ترانه‌های فارسی می‌پردازد.

Korean. American. Podcast

Daniel and Jun

The Know Rogan Experience

Two podcasters explore Joe Rogan’s interviews and media impact by listening deeply and clarifying misconceptions.

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

Identical twins who helped bring down El Chapo reveal their 14-year prison ordeal and the fallout that followed their release.

The Commune

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

Conversations with Big Rich

Big Rich Klein

Radio Marz | پادکست فارسی رادیو مرز

روایت افراد از احساس فاصله‌شان با دیگران

Strangers on a Bench

A singer-songwriter records anonymous conversations with strangers on park benches across the UK and Ireland, revealing intimate life stories.

The Human Behavior Podcast

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

قصه‌های ایرانی

محسن سعادت

Reel Lives Podcast

Tim Kirkman

Salt of the Earth

Real conversations with people in rural and remote Australia reveal their lives, challenges, and contributions to the nation.

The Portal Between Worlds | Starseed Essence Media

A podcast exploring how ufology, quantum physics, and spirituality intersect through conversations with researchers and experiencers.

Better Life for Animals

Stories from animal sanctuaries and vegan activists working to rescue farmed animals and build compassionate, cruelty-free communities.

Código Misterio

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

Signal Hill

Signal Hill

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The Gospel Coalition

Fighting Crime

A journalist investigates evidence-based solutions to crime by exploring diverse perspectives from across the U.S. criminal justice system.

The Witch Farm

BBC Radio 4

The Soul Files

Explores the stories behind iconic soul music tracks, artists, and labels through case-file-style deep dives into personal struggles and cultural context.

Invested in the Game

Profiles of people shaping golf through innovation, dedication, and passion for the game.

Real Life Ghost Stories

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

Spektrum-Podcast

Ein wöchentlicher Podcast über aktuelle Forschungsthemen und Studien aus allen Bereichen der Wissenschaft.

Broken Veil

Two writers investigate eerie real-life mysteries and the uncanny places tied to them.

The Birth Keepers

An investigation into the rise of the Free Birth Society and its links to infant deaths worldwide.

The Slow Newscast

In-depth narrative investigations into major global stories, from conflicts and injustices to mysteries and people pushing human limits.

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