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.

Hidden Brain

Explores human behavior and the unconscious patterns that shape our decisions, relationships, and society through science and storytelling.

Boring History for Sleep

A podcast delivering dull historical facts in a soothing voice to help listeners fall asleep.

Pursuit of the Paranormal

Ash and Greg investigate ghost sightings, UFOs, cryptids, and government-covered mysteries with credible research and expert interviews.

Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life

Two hosts explore transformative stories and taboo topics with people challenging norms and living unfiltered lives.

Femcasters

Experts and personal stories guide listeners through life changes, covering nutrition, relationships, self-esteem, and overcoming fear.

Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse

Explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping humanity’s shared vision of the future and confronting existential fears of apocalypse.

Therapist Uncensored Podcast

Explores mental health and secure relationships through science-backed insights, clinical expertise, and neuroscience.

Choiceology with Katy Milkman

Explores how behavioral science and real-life decisions reveal ways to improve judgment and make better choices.

The Science of Happiness

Explores scientific research on compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe to foster greater happiness and meaning in daily life.

#10

You Are Not So Smart

A psychology podcast exploring human reasoning, cognitive biases, and the science behind self-delusion.

#11

People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast

Explores human behavior through interviews with experts in psychology, law, sports, and poker.

#12

Stanford Psychology Podcast

Students interview psychologists about recent research and its real-world applications.

#13

Somewhere in the Skies

A weekly exploration of UFO phenomena and unexplained aerial encounters hosted by an author and investigator.

#14

That UFO Podcast

Covers global UFO, UAP, and related phenomena through news updates and interviews with experts and witnesses.

#15

Skeptoid

Examines urban legends, paranormal claims, and science myths with critical analysis and evidence-based research.

#16

The Couples Therapist Couch

Explores couples therapy through expert interviews, focusing on relationship dynamics and techniques to foster love, healing, and growth.

#17

Dreaming with Dr. Michael Lennox

A dream expert analyzes listener-submitted dreams and explores the psychology, neuroscience, and symbolism behind sleep and dreaming.

#18

GraveYard Tales

Explores haunted places, ghost stories, and paranormal oddities with a comedic twist.

#19

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

Discusses practical concepts from psychology, philosophy, and science to improve thinking, decisions, and self-understanding.

#20

Navigating Neuropsychology

Explores brain-behavior relationships through scientific findings, expert interviews, and discussions on key topics in neuropsychology.

#21

Mysterious Universe

Explores fringe science, UFOs, cryptozoology, and alternative history with a mix of curiosity and humor.

#22

Behavior Bitches

A behavior analyst uses applied behavior analysis to explain everyday actions and relationship patterns.

#22

Hidden Brain

Explores human behavior and the unconscious patterns that shape our decisions, relationships, and lives through science and storytelling.

#23

The Sociology of Everything Podcast

Explores everyday social phenomena through a sociological lens with humor and insight.

#24

The Social Work Podcast

Discusses social work topics including direct practice, policy, research, and education through expert interviews and analysis.

#25

NASW Social Work Talks

Discussions on key issues and expert insights relevant to social work professionals.

#26

Inquiry with Kelly Chase

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

#27

UCLA Housing Voice

Discusses housing research and its implications for affordability and accessibility with experts from UCLA.

#28

The TBRI Podcast

Discusses trauma-informed care and Trust-Based Relational Intervention through expert conversations.

#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

New Books in Critical Theory

Scholars discuss their recently published research in critical theory with fellow experts.

#31

Reclaiming The Record

A trauma-informed educator and advocate promotes nervous-system-led parenting and federal child welfare reform to help families heal.

#32

PsychCrunch

Explores how psychological research applies to everyday life by interviewing scientists about their findings and personal practices.

#33

Quantitude

Two statisticians discuss quantitative methods and data analysis with humor and low-fi charm, blending expertise with irreverent wit.

#34

Dark Side Of Psychology

Dr. Elio Martino

#35

ABA Inside Track

Behavior analysts discuss research and topics in applied behavior analysis to help listeners stay informed.

#36

Inner Propaganda with Owen Fitzpatrick

Explores how unconscious beliefs shape thinking, decisions, and leadership through psychology and global field research.

#37

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#39

Teamcast

Experts examine high-performance team dynamics across elite fields like special operations, medicine, and sports.

#40

The Human Progress Podcast

Hosted by Marian L. Tupy and Chelsea Follett, this podcast explores themes of human progress and development.

#40

Sex Life Science

A psychology and relationships podcast exploring sex, mental health, and human behavior through expert conversations.

#41

Reverse Psychology

Reverse PsychCast

#42

Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.

A podcast exploring linguistics, the scientific study of language.

#42

Psychoanalysis & You

Explores how psychoanalysis informs understanding of daily life, culture, and political issues.

#43

Jung Chicago Radio

Discusses Jungian psychology through seminars, film analysis, fairy tales, and interviews.

#43

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#44

The Pie: An Economics Podcast

Discussions with University of Chicago economists on how economic forces shape major issues like pandemics, jobs, and energy policy.

#45

Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function

Explores how executive function skills shape decision-making, focus, and emotional regulation from childhood through adulthood.

#46

The Thoughtful Counselor

Explores the art and science of counseling and psychotherapy through conversations on current topics in the field.

#47

One in Ten

A podcast examining child abuse prevention and recovery through expert discussions on current research and practice.

#48

Brookings Podcast on Economic Activity

Discusses recent economic policy research with leading economists to connect theory with real-world policy applications.

#49

Messy Social Work

Explores the complexities of social work through candid discussions on trauma, child protection, leadership, and systemic challenges.

#50

The Criminology Academy

Experts and professors discuss criminology research, academic life, and field insights with guest scholars.

#51

Psychology in 10 Minutes

Explains key psychology concepts in short, accessible episodes.

#52

Rad N Bad Podcast

Two BCBAs challenge outdated practices in applied behavior analysis with candid, critical discussions aimed at improving the field.

#52

To the Righthouse

Global Campus of Human Rights

#53

Behavioral Grooves Podcast

Explores human behavior through science and stories to improve personal and organizational life.

#54

Kohn's Zone

Alfie Kohn examines progressive education, critiquing traditional practices in teaching, learning, and human behavior.

#55

The Perception & Action Podcast

Examines how psychological research improves performance and skill learning in sports and high-pressure fields.

#56

Influence Psychology and Persuasion - Mike Sweet - 10 Minute Coach - Develop and Discover

Mike Sweet

#57

Experimental History

Adam Mastroianni

#58

WORK! Exploring the future of work, labor and employment.

Discussions on the future of work, labor, and employment with experts hosted by the dean of Cornell's ILR School.

#59

The Autistic VOICE Project

Autistic professionals explore Autistic experiences and ways to live more authentic, fulfilling lives.

#60

New Books in Political Science

Scholars discuss their recently published research in political science with fellow experts.

#60

The Litigation Psychology Podcast

Psychology experts analyze human behavior and decision-making in civil litigation for defense attorneys and insurance claims professionals.

#60

Inquiring Minds

Explores the intersection of science and society through critical thinking and in-depth analysis.

#61

Ideas of India

Shruti Rajagopalan interviews experts on ideas shaping India's social, economic, and political future.

#61

Scott Carney Investigates

Scott Carney investigates true crime, cults, biohacking, climate change, and organ trafficking.

#61

In Pursuit of Development

Dan Banik discusses global development challenges with experts, examining democracy, inequality, climate resilience, and policy effectiveness.

#62

The Skeptic Podcast

Examines pseudoscience, conspiracy theories, and paranormal claims with critical analysis.

#63

New Books in Language and Translation

Scholars discuss recently published research in language and translation studies with fellow experts.

#63

The Addiction Psychologist

Experts discuss addiction research, treatment, and policy to support recovery and clinical practice.

#63

Relationships 2.0 With Dr. Michelle Skeen

Michelle Skeen

#64

Goddesses of Social Work Podcast

Explores the professional paths of master social workers pursuing clinical licensure through candid conversations and mentorship.

#64

AEA Research Highlights

Interviews with economists discussing their research published in the American Economic Association's journals.

#64

Cold Takes Audio

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#65

Paranormal Almanac

Explores weekly paranormal news and shares chilling supernatural stories with a mix of humor and intrigue.

#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

#65

Blurry Photos

Explores lesser-known mysteries, conspiracies, and folklore through research and rational storytelling.

#66

The Marginal Revolution Podcast

#69

Know What You See with Brian Lowery

Brian S. Lowery

#69

Self Careapist Therapist: Expert Insights & Practical Therapy Skills

Lorain Moorehead

#69