Performing Arts Podcasts
Ranked by chart position, with free AI-powered daily summaries on every show.
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Hidden Brain
Explores human behavior and the unconscious patterns that shape our decisions, relationships, and society through science and storytelling.
Guitar Music Theory
Learn how music theory applies to the guitar fretboard, covering scales, chords, progressions, and improvisation through practical lessons.
RISK!
People share deeply personal, true stories they never thought they'd dare to tell in public.
Scary Stories and Rain
Unsettling true stories narrated calmly over soothing rain sounds, designed for sleep or quiet nighttime listening.
Down These Mean Streets (Old Time Radio Detectives)
Classic radio detective stories from the 1940s and 50s, featuring hard-boiled private eyes and noir mysteries.
The NoSleep Podcast
Original horror stories presented as an immersive audio experience with atmospheric music.
Techy Tekki Trance, Techno, and Euphoric Hardstyle
An hour-long, seamlessly mixed journey through top Dance tracks in Trance, Techno, House, and Hardstyle, ending with an uptempo peak.
Artist Friendly with Joel Madden
Joel Madden interviews breakthrough artists about pivotal moments, failures, and insider experiences that shaped their creative careers.
The Jimmy Dore Show
A progressive political comedian delivers impassioned commentary on current events and systemic corruption.
The Magnus Archives
A haunted archivist investigates supernatural cases that blur into a growing cosmic horror.
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Daily episodes feature classic radio detective dramas from the 1940s and 1950s, including Johnny Dollar, Dragnet, and Charlie Chan.
Gunsmoke | OTRWesterns.com
A Western drama set in Dodge City, Kansas, following the life of a U.S. Marshal and the challenges of frontier justice.
Bertcast
Bert Kreischer shares personal stories and reflections on life from his perspective as a comedian.
The Archers
A contemporary drama set in a rural community.
The Moth
True stories told live and without notes by people sharing personal experiences on stage.
Six Minutes
A girl with amnesia discovers mysterious powers and uncovers a hidden world after being rescued from icy Alaskan waters.
Spooked
Ordinary people share their chilling, firsthand accounts of paranormal encounters.
Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
Classic radio dramas featuring detectives like Johnny Dollar, Dragnet, Sherlock Holmes, and The Shadow from the Golden Age of Radio.
Creepy
A curated anthology of infamous and unsettling creepypastas and urban legends.
Snap Judgment
Real stories paired with music create cinematic, dramatic radio that challenges listeners to see the world from others' perspectives.
We're Alive
A group of survivors navigates danger and moral choices in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles overrun by the Infected.
The Saints
Dramatized stories of saints’ lives, told with professional acting and cinematic sound to inspire faith and virtue in families.
The Upstaging Gentlemen (Chasing Theatrical Dreams)
Two theater professionals share their journey of pursuing artistic dreams while inspiring others to take bold steps toward their goals.
The Poetry Cafe
Live poetry readings, music, and artist interviews from global performers in an open mic and spoken word format.
Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin interviews artists, performers, and public figures in intimate conversations that reveal their personal and professional lives.
The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
Billy Corgan interviews highly successful people about their paths to achievement and the complexities of reaching the top of their fields.
Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast
Explores classical music through artist interviews, piece analyses, and deep dives into musical eras for listeners of all experience levels.
Creepscast
A weekly collection of creepypasta and horror stories curated from a popular YouTube channel.
Let's Not Meet: A True Horror Podcast
First-person accounts of real-life horror experiences, narrated as weekly true crime and survival stories.
The Great Detectives Present Yours Truly Johnny Dollar (Old Time Radio)
Follows the cases of a freelance insurance investigator solving crimes across America during the golden age of radio.
DERELICT
A secret deep-sea laboratory investigates an ancient alien door on the ocean floor, unleashing unforeseen dangers.
Sound Opinions
A music review and interview show featuring rock critics discussing new releases, classic records, and artist conversations.
The Gentleman From Hell
Private investigators examine the mysterious disappearance of an entire town and its enigmatic billionaire twenty-four years after they vanished.
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights
Professionals from diverse fields share how they started, what their jobs are really like, and exactly how much they earn.
From the Top
Features performances and stories by talented young classical musicians from across the United States.
The Slowdown: Poetry & Reflection Daily
A daily dose of poetry and reflection to help listeners reconnect with their inner lives and the world through poems from a range of voices.
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Imagination Amplified
Immersive audio adventures for families, featuring mysteries, survival stories, and treasure hunts in imaginative worlds.
The Martin Sheen Podcast
Martin Sheen shares personal stories, reflections, and poetry exploring faith, hope, love, and the human experience.
Talk Ville
Two former costars revisit the making of the TV series Smallville with behind-the-scenes insights and personal anecdotes from filming.
The Story Collider
True personal stories about how science impacts people's lives, told live by individuals from all walks of life.
Relic Radio Sci-Fi (old time radio)
A weekly showcase of vintage science fiction radio dramas, including classic episodes from the 1950s series Exploring Tomorrow.
The Deadpod
A weekly show featuring live Grateful Dead performances.
The Horror! (Old Time Radio)
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The Cheese Wheel Podcast
Three comedians spin a wheel each week to randomly select and discuss pop culture topics.
The Doctor Who Audio Dramas
Fan-made audio dramas based on the Doctor Who universe, created since 1982.
Castle of Horror Podcast
A panel of creators and experts discusses horror and vampire films with deep genre knowledge and commentary.
Entre Acts with Linedy Genao
Candid conversations with artists and creatives navigating life transitions, from career changes to personal reinvention.
Collider Ladies Night & Collider Forces
Women in Hollywood share their career journeys and industry insights in candid conversations about film, TV, and representation.
Back To One
Working actors discuss their craft in depth, focusing solely on technique and process without celebrity anecdotes or small talk.
Sound Up! with Mark Goodman and Alan Light
Discusses current events and developments in the music industry.
Backstage Babble
Theater professionals share insights about their careers and collaborations in the performing arts industry.
Big Theatre Kid Energy
Theatre reviews and interviews with actors and creatives focused on Los Angeles stage productions and the broader performing arts scene.
Film Festival Radio
Interviews with celebrities, indie filmmakers, and industry figures from film festivals, movies, TV, sports, and politics.
The Tammy Tuckey Show
Interviews with entertainers and creatives by filmmaker and singer Tammy Tuckey.
Putting It Together
A weekly exploration of Stephen Sondheim’s songs and shows, analyzed with experts to uncover character, meaning, and the artist’s legacy.
The Spy Command
A podcast about James Bond, 007, and other spy-themed content.
File Under Fire: A Wrestling Podcast
Three friends discuss professional wrestling matches.
Break the Rules
Cultural commentary and entertainment that challenges censorship and fosters community amid societal divisions.
Conversations on Dance
Dancers and choreographers discuss the art, craft, and stories behind contemporary dance in candid interviews.
The Intelligent Vocalist
A vocal coach discusses singing technique, anatomy, performance, and industry insights based on decades of teaching experience.
CONNOR RATLIFF presents THE ACTING CLASS: THE PODCAST
An actor discusses a fictional acting class and the craft of performance in a self-aware, informal podcast.
The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast
Short weekly jazz improvisation lessons with audio examples and PDFs to help musicians improve their skills.
The Jann Arden Podcast
Jann Arden and guests discuss everyday life, personal challenges, and what it means to be authentically human.
Chop Bard
Reimagines Shakespeare's plays as accessible, entertaining experiences for modern audiences.
The Theatre Podcast with Alan Seales
Personal interviews with theatre, film, and TV artists explore the human side of performing and behind-the-scenes industry life.
The Magic Podcast
Two magicians offer unfiltered commentary on the magic industry, discussing its latest developments and inner workings each week.
The Mish and Zach Podcast
Comedians Zachary Ruane and Mish Wittrup discuss film, pop culture, and random topics, with weekly deep dives on actor John Leguizamo.
THEY'RE NOT SHADOWS
Gripping, atmospheric tales of the paranormal and supernatural told in a cinematic radio drama style.
Old Time Radio Crime & Detectives
Classic crime and detective radio dramas from the golden age of audio storytelling.
The Playbill Podcast: A Show on Broadway
Explores current Broadway shows through cast and crew interviews, offering insights for seasoned theatergoers and newcomers alike.
Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine
Intimate conversations with top performers from Broadway, film, and television, revealing personal stories and behind-the-scenes insights.
Last Dance
A scavenger uncovers a mysterious artifact after a brutal attack, drawing him and his allies into a war against otherworldly invaders.
COMEDY 101
A weekly breakdown of humor’s mechanics through stand-up, improv, and comedic writing with lively hosts.
Tuesday Terror
Horror audio dramas and fiction released weekly to deliver chilling stories.
The Rock & Roll History Show
Explores the real stories behind hit songs and shares music history trivia.
Shannon Cason's Homemade
A storyteller shares personal narratives and reflections on life’s highs and lows.
Closing Night
A deep dive into Broadway musicals that closed before opening, exploring their histories and the reasons behind their short-lived runs.
Great Adventurers of Old Time Radio
Classic adventure radio shows from the 1930s–1960s, spanning space operas, wartime espionage, jungle exploits, and noir crime tales.
Jokermen
A deep exploration of Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys' music, analyzing every song and album in detail.
This Week In Fandom History
Hosts explore the history of fan culture through deep research on fandom's pivotal moments, controversies, and obscure corners.
1001 Radio Crime Solvers
Vintage radio detective stories featuring characters like Sam Spade, Philip Marlowe, and Sherlock Holmes solving crimes from the golden age of radio.
Sherlock Holmes Short Stories
Four noncanonical Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle, including rare and previously excluded works.
MickeyJoTheatre
Reviews and analysis of theatre productions from major stages worldwide, including interviews and industry features.
Dark Dice
A horror actual play podcast where travelers face dragons and monsters in a dark fantasy world, forever changed by their journey.
SOMNARIUM.
A man uncovers a psychiatrist's disturbing research into sleep disorders and nightmares after finding a mysterious hard drive.
The Geek Buddies
Three entertainment industry professionals share insights and opinions on geek culture in film, animation, and beyond.
The Runthrough
Olympians Adam Rippon and Ashley Wagner and Sarah Hughes discuss figure skating news, competitions, and behind-the-scenes questions.
Notes on Stage
Long-form interviews with leading dance artists.
The Green Horizon
A down-on-his-luck Irish space captain and his misfit crew navigate a war-torn galaxy chasing fame and fortune.
Old Time Radio Westerns
Classic Western radio dramas from the golden age of radio, digitally restored for enhanced audio clarity and immersive storytelling.
That Aged Well
Revisits childhood movies with a mix of nostalgia and critical hindsight, exploring how they hold up over time.
Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)
Classic Hollywood stars perform in thrilling tales from the golden age of radio's "Suspense" series.
Case Closed! (old time radio)
Classic crime dramas from the golden age of radio, featuring detectives, mysteries, and noir storytelling.
Wild West Tales - Old Time Radio Westerns
Classic Western radio dramas from the 1920s to 1960s featuring shows like Gunsmoke, Have Gun Will Travel, and Frontier Gentleman.
Random Number Generator Horror Podcast No. 9
Two horror fans roll dice to determine which films to discuss, making the genre more accessible through structured improvisation.
Sherlock Holmes Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Classic Sherlock Holmes radio dramas and public domain films featuring iconic actors from the golden age of radio.
Strange Tales (Old Time Radio)
Unsettling old-time radio dramas exploring the strange, bizarre, and unnatural.
Folk on Foot
Matthew Bannister walks with folk musicians through landscapes that inspire their music, blending conversation and nature.
The Penumbra Podcast
Immersive audio dramas spanning sci-fi noir, queer medieval fantasy, and dystopian reality TV thrillers.