I love listening to podcasts and I love science. There are many podcasts out there, and I find it hard to keep track of them, so here is a big list of science podcasts that I’m currently aware of! It'd be great if this could become a comprehensive list, but considering that there are probably something like ~400+ English-language podcasts created in the past 10 years, it may never be so. Still, if you know of some of science podcasts missed (and there will be quite a few no doubt), then please leave a comment or email me to let me know.

Lewis

Last updated: 7th January 2018

DISCLAIMER: I have not listened to all these podcasts; there are simply too many! As such, inclusion in this list is not an endorsement by me.

ALPHABETICAL LIST of science podcasts

CATEGORIZED LIST OF SCIENCE PODCASTS

My personal top picks

Inside Science (BBC Radio 4) – slick science news from the BBC, hosted by Dr Adam Rutherford and published weekly.

– slick science news from the BBC, hosted by Dr Adam Rutherford and published weekly. Science Brunch - exploring the life and works of historic scientists.

exploring the life and works of historic scientists. Scientists Not The Science - discussing topics about being a scientist that no other podcast covers - a "must-listen" for all scientists.

- discussing topics about being a scientist that no other podcast covers - a "must-listen" for all scientists. Science on Top – professional scientists discuss science news, pretty regularly published

– professional scientists discuss science news, pretty regularly published Science Vs – looks at the evidence for and against controversial scientific phenomena and policies that affect us all. A rare treat due to the in-depth nature of the podcast.

Science news podcasts

Science discussion podcasts: podcasts that cross-examine science in detail

Humorous science podcasts – podcasts that will make you laugh and think

Podcasts for scientists (special interest) – podcasts that I think are of special interest to scientists

Science history podcasts

General Science podcasts

SCIENCE PODCASTS FOR KIDS

WOMEN IN SCIENCE

Babes of Science - highlighting women's contributions to STEM fields

- highlighting women's contributions to STEM fields Superwomen in Science - discussing the past, present, and future of women in science

- discussing the past, present, and future of women in science The Femmes of STEM - bi-monthly show focusing on the history of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

bi-monthly show focusing on the history of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Science Brunch - exploring the life, times, and trials of historic scientists.

- exploring the life, times, and trials of historic scientists. Finding Ada - celebrating the achievements of women in science and technology

Astronomy podcasts - in space, no-one can hear you podcast

Life sciences podcasts - podcasts that look at squishy, smelly, weird, and vital things.

Podcasts about scientists and their experiences

Podcasts dedicated to science communication

SciComm Podcast - Doctor Mike and friends talk about science communication and their experiences

Doctor Mike and friends talk about science communication and their experiences SciComm Monday - youtube podcasts about scicomm

Skeptics podcasts

Chemistry podcasts

Physics Podcasts

Physics Frontiers - brief discussions on the edge of physics.

brief discussions on the edge of physics. Physics World - podcast of the Institute of Physics 'Physics World' magazine

podcast of the Institute of Physics 'Physics World' magazine The Titanium Physicists Podcast - physicists talk about physics.

- physicists talk about physics. PhysicsCentral

GEOSCIENCE Podcasts

Don't Panic Geocast - weekly podcast about geoscience and technology

- weekly podcast about geoscience and technology Warm Regards - a podcast about climate change and global warming

MATHS/STATS PODCASTS

The Bayes Factor - a podcast about Bayesian statistics and other hot methodological issues in psychological research

Please let me know of any podcasts that are not on this list - contact details are at the top of the blog!