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Top Podcasts for Pop Culture Geek in 2026

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The pop culture geek space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 52 of the best, including Shameless, StarTalk Radio, and Pop Culture Happy Hour.

  1. Shameless
    Shameless
    The pop culture podcast for smart people who love dumb stuff.
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipCultureEntertainmentRetro Pop CulturePop Culture Geek
    Audience:
    Gen Z
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    When:
    Background Noise
  2. StarTalk Radio
    StarTalk Radio
    Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and ...
    Content:
    Astronomy AstrophysicsCosmic GuidanceCultureEducationEntertainmentPop Culture Geek
    +5
    Audience:
    College StudentsEngineersGen ZSci-Fi FansStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsProfessional DevelopmentUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At The GymFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  3. Pop Culture Happy Hour
    Pop Culture Happy Hour
    Trying to keep up with the latest in pop culture? We’ve got you covered. The Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast helps you find the best new binge-worth...
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipCultureEntertainmentFilm AnalysisMovie ReviewsPop Culture Geek
    +6
    Style:
    Panel DiscussionSolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymCommutingLong Drive
  4. Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
    Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
    Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizz...
    Content:
    Asian And AapiCelebrity GossipComedyCultureDigital CulturePop Culture Geek
    +4
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    InterviewPanel DiscussionQ And A
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkLong DriveQuick ListenWeekend Deep Dive
  5. The Watch
    The Watch
    Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.
    Content:
    CultureEntertainmentSeries AnalysisTV Show RecapsPop Culture Geek
    Style:
    Panel Discussion
  6. Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast
    Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast
    Join host Scott Aukerman ("Mr. Show" & "Between Two Ferns: The Movie") as he interviews celebrity guests like Jon Hamm, Bob Odenkirk, Tatiana Masla...
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipComedyEntertainmentImprov ComedyPop Culture Geek
    Goal:
    Unwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresLong Drive
  7. The Ringer-Verse
    The Ringer-Verse
    The Ringer-Verse is your go-to nexus podcast feed for all things nerd culture and fandom, featuring: 'The Midnight Boys': Van Lathan, Charles Holme...
    Content:
    Comic Book MoviesEntertainmentSeries AnalysisTV Show RecapsPop Culture Geek
    Audience:
    Fantasy Fans
    Style:
    Panel Discussion
  8. Nerdrotic
    Nerdrotic
    Former Comics Pro. Covering the good, the bad, and the ugly from the current state of Pop Culture with an affinity for genre TV like Lord of the Ri...
    Content:
    TV Show RecapsPop Culture Geek
  9. X-Ray Vision
    X-Ray Vision
    Nerd-culture podcast X-Ray Vision takes listeners on a journey through the zeitgeist-iest (patent pending) films, TV shows, and comics. Join award-...
    Content:
    CultureNerd CultureTV Show RecapsPop Culture Geek
  10. Coolest Alive
    Coolest Alive
    The Coolest Alive Podcast with Jesse Blaze Snider. Every Tuesday, “Coolest Alive” dives into a fantastic album worthy of your time. No ...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  11. Imaginary Worlds
    Imaginary Worlds
    Imaginary Worlds sounds like what would happen if NPR went to Comic-Con and decided that’s all they ever wanted to cover. The host Eric Molinsky sp...
    Content:
    ArtsCultureEntertainmentFictionNerd CulturePop Culture Geek
    +1
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansSci-Fi FansStudentsWriters
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A Story
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresQuick ListenWeekend Deep Dive
  12. Geek History Lesson
    Geek History Lesson
    Not just another geek podcast, Geek History Lesson guides you through the fictional biography of pop culture characters! Diving deep into the histo...
    Content:
    Comic Universe Deep DivesNerd CultureRetro Pop CulturePop Culture Geek
  13. Geek Ultimate Alliance
    Geek Ultimate Alliance
    Geek Ultimate Alliance is a podcast network featuring a diverse line up of hosts and shows covering the biggest topics in Geek fandom. Marvel, DC, ...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  14. Geekset
    Geekset
    The only podcast that blends Hip-Hop Culture & Geek Culture together in one place. Hip-Hop heads & Blerds (Bacardi, Deuces, Didge, Hollywoo...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  15. Pop Culture Cosmos
    Pop Culture Cosmos
    It's our look at the latest news and trends in pop culture with our Discover Pods Awards nominated two weekly shows and bonus programs. One of Podb...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  16. Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
    Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
    ** Ad-free episodes are available to our paid supporters over at patreon.com/geeks ** Host David Barr Kirtley, author of the book Save Me Plz and O...
    Content:
    Nerd CulturePolitical Sci FiPop Culture Geek
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansSci-Fi Fans
  17. Two Asian Blokes
    Two Asian Blokes
    A podcast where we chat about Asian pop culture: films, tv shows, cartoons, video games, comics, books, food… whatever we’re feeling on the day, re...
    Content:
    Nerd CulturePop Culture Geek
  18. Pop Goes Your World: Gen-X vs. Millennial Pop Culture
    Pop Goes Your World: Gen-X vs. Millennial Pop Culture
    Pop Goes Your World is a pop culture podcast that features both Gen-X and Millennial movies, TV shows and music.
    Content:
    Retro Pop CulturePop Culture Geek
  19. Pop Culture & Movie News - Let Your Geek SideShow
    Pop Culture & Movie News - Let Your Geek SideShow
    Pop culture and movie news from around the globe. No celebrity gossip here, just the most important film, comic, tv, streaming, video game and book...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  20. Amazing Pop Culture Podcast
    Amazing Pop Culture Podcast
    Amazing Pop Culture Podcast dives into movies, TV shows, music, gaming, comics, entertainment news, and trending internet culture with energetic di...
    Content:
    CultureNostalgiaRetro Pop CulturePop Culture Geek
  21. Scene N Nerd
    Scene N Nerd
    Scene N Nerd is a sci-fi and comic book TV and movie podcast featuring conversations between a Blerd and a Nerd. From Marvel, DC, Star Trek, Star W...
    Content:
    Nerd CulturePop Culture Geek
  22. Geek Freaks
    Geek Freaks
    Marvel, Star Wars, and Gaming News: Deep Dives & Exclusive Interviews Welcome to Geek Freaks—your ultimate weekly briefing on pop culture, gaming, ...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  23. Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who Podcast
    Earth Station Who: A Doctor Who Podcast
    Earth Station Who is your ultimate source for all things Doctor Who! Join our team of passionate Whovians as we explore the rich history of the Doc...
    Content:
    Nerd CulturePop Culture Geek
  24. Geekshow Podcast
    Geekshow Podcast
    Meet Kerry Jackson and his band of panelists! Together, they form the Geekshow Podcast! Every week since 2008, the Geekshow Podcast has assembled t...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  25. Binge Mode: Marvel
    Binge Mode: Marvel
    The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion return to take their signature deep dives into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, covering all 23 films!
    Content:
    CultureEntertainmentNerd CultureNostalgiaSeries AnalysisPop Culture Geek
    +2
    Audience:
    Fantasy Fans
    Style:
    Q And A
    When:
    Long Drive
  26. Why So Sidious? A Nerd Podcast
    Why So Sidious? A Nerd Podcast
    THE podcast for your favorite fandom properties! Comics/books, movies & shows - Marvel, Star Wars, DC, Lord of the Rings, GoT, & More! Host...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  27. Two Geeks Two Beers
    Two Geeks Two Beers
    Tom and Morgan are two mates who love talking nonsense about pop culture, while also enjoying a beer. We've taken our drunken ramblings from the pu...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  28. Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast
    Comic Geek Speak Podcast - The Best Comic Book Podcast
    Comic Geek Speak is the best podcast about comic books for fans and new readers alike. Put together by a group of life-long comic geeks, it's 4-5 h...
    Content:
    Comic Book CollectingComic Book MoviesComic Universe Deep DivesGraphic Novel ClubWeekly Comic ReviewsPop Culture Geek
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
  29. The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek
    The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek
    The Pop Culture Podcast by Phantastic Geek brings you a catch-all of all Phantastic Geek podcasts... plus extras along the way! We cover Star Wars,...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  30. The Flopcast
    The Flopcast
    Live from Chickentown, we sip nasty black coffee and talk about silly & geeky things. Frequent subjects include: Saturday morning cartoons, music, ...
    Content:
    Nerd CultureRetro Pop CulturePop Culture Geek
  31. Nerdery and Murdery
    Nerdery and Murdery
    Do you have an obsession or something you do that just drives people crazy? Do you find True Crime to be morbidly fascinating? Then join us every w...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  32. Pop Culture Pastor
    Pop Culture Pastor
    Pop Culture Pastor is a podcast built around a tight-knit community of fans of pop, geek and comic con culture. Join hosts Dave and Cody (and somet...
    Content:
    CultureFan ConventionsPop Culture Geek
  33. Too Opinionated
    Too Opinionated
    Too Opinionated is your one stop shop for all of your pop culture geek needs. With hundreds of interviews, commentary and nerdy content, Too Opinio...
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipEntertainmentPop Culture Geek
  34. Epic Realms Podcast
    Epic Realms Podcast
    The Epic Realms Podcast is an engaging interview-style podcast that brings together a diverse range of creative minds from various fields. This pod...
    Content:
    Nerd CulturePop Culture Geek
  35. Geek off the Street
    Geek off the Street
    This is Geek off the Street, your go-to place from obscure Geek Culture to Modern Pop Culture and everything in between. Join us on a journey throu...
    Content:
    Nerd CulturePop Culture Geek
  36. The House of Gozer Podcast - Geek pop culture
    The House of Gozer Podcast - Geek pop culture
    The House of Gozer Podcast are true men of pop culture. Breaking down the world of movies, comics, and everything in between every episode. From su...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  37. The QQ Cast: Answers to geek culture's most superfluous questions.
    The QQ Cast: Answers to geek culture's most superfluous questions.
    Geeks sitting around, asking nerdy questions, and fabricating answers. We oft geek out about games, movies, and software development. Won’t you joi...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  38. Multiple Nerdgasm
    Multiple Nerdgasm
    A comedy podcast about all things nerdy! Join us every week as we discuss the latest in film, video games, TV and pop culture.
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  39. Nerdy Romantics Podcast
    Nerdy Romantics Podcast
    Nerdy Romantics Podcast combines romance and nerd pop culture book, TV, and movie recs and reviews. While some podcasts focus solely on either roma...
    Content:
    Fantasy RomanceNerd CultureNerd DatingPop Culture Geek
  40. Pop DNA
    Pop DNA
    Pop DNA traces the roots of your favorite pop culture works. We're Erin and Rhonda, and we are big old nerds. We love dissecting our favorite movie...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  41. The Earth Station One Podcast
    The Earth Station One Podcast
    Welcome to the Earth Station One Podcast, your gateway to a universe of captivating discussions and insightful exploration! Join us as we traverse ...
    Content:
    Nerd CulturePop Culture Geek
  42. Fan Effect
    Fan Effect
    Beyond Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming and Tech, the brains behind Fan Effect are connoisseurs of categories surpassing the nerdy. Brilliant opinions and c...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  43. The Earth Station DCU Podcast
    The Earth Station DCU Podcast
    Welcome to the EarthStation DCU! Your podcast for the DC Universe including Comics, Television, The Cinematic Universe and so much more! Join Drew ...
    Content:
    Nerd CulturePop Culture Geek
  44. Raised a Geek
    Raised a Geek
    Forever celebrating geek culture! We'll talk about comics, movies, TV, video games, and more. Hosted by lifelong friends and proud geeks Chris and ...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  45. G-Splash: Pop Culture Podcast
    G-Splash: Pop Culture Podcast
    G-Splash is the dopest podcast on Earth... We talk comic books, movies, tech, theme parks, wizardry, gadgets, art, tv shows, all things pop culture.
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  46. Dork Matters
    Dork Matters
    A dorky podcast, for dorks. Hosts Lexi Hunt and Ben Rankel get very uncool about everything: books, video games, animals, TV, trains, movies, menta...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  47. The Gingerhead Men: A Geek and Pop Culture Podcast
    The Gingerhead Men: A Geek and Pop Culture Podcast
    Welcome to The Gingerhead Men Podcast, your weekly hangout for all things geek and pop culture! Join Logan and Connor (and sometimes a guest) as th...
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  48. Keep it
    Keep it
    Do let the hater in
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipCultureEntertainmentPop Culture Geek
  49. Best Podcast for Pop Culture Geeks
    Best Podcast for Pop Culture Geeks
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  50. Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon - Mental Health for Nerds!
    Chatty Geek, Hidden Dragon - Mental Health for Nerds!
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  51. Pop Culture Junkees
    Pop Culture Junkees
    Content:
    Pop Culture Geek
  52. Under The HUD
    Under The HUD
    Under the HUD is a comedic and irreverent gaming and nerd culture podcast hosted by friends Dann and Thaddeus. Come along for the ride as they take...
    Content:
    Nerd CulturePop Culture Geek
    Audience:
    Gamers