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Top Podcasts for Academic Podcasting in 2026

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The academic podcasting space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 34 of the best, including More or Less, IELTS Energy English 7+, and Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine.

  1. More or Less
    More or Less
    Tim Harford explains - and sometimes debunks - the numbers and statistics used in political debate, the news and everyday life
    Content:
    Data ScienceAcademic Podcasting
    Audience:
    Students
  2. IELTS Energy English 7+
    IELTS Energy English 7+
    Do you want to get a band 7 on the IELTS exam? IELTS exam preparation doesn’t have to be hard or boring! It can be fun! Aubrey and Jessica from All...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  3. Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
    Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
    Join Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy for a tour of all the dumb, bad, gross, weird and wrong ways we've tried to fix people.
    Content:
    Bizarre HistoryMedical TrainingMedicine Self CareScienceAcademic Podcasting
    Audience:
    College StudentsDoctorsHealthcare ProfessionalsNursesStudents
    +1
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Q And A
  4. Teaching in Higher Ed
    Teaching in Higher Ed
    Thank you for checking out the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. This is the space where we explore the art and science of being more effective at fac...
    Content:
    EducationAcademic Podcasting
    Audience:
    EducatorsStudentsTeachers
    When:
    Focused Learning
  5. The Allusionist
    The Allusionist
    Adventures in language with Helen Zaltzman. TheAllusionist.org
    Content:
    ArtsRoad Trip StoriesSelf ImprovementAcademic Podcasting
    Audience:
    RetireesStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasLearning New Skills
    When:
    CommutingFocused LearningLong Drive
  6. Tel Aviv Review
    Tel Aviv Review
    Showcasing the latest developments in the realm of academic and professional research and literature, about the Middle East and global affairs. We ...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  7. Big Brains
    Big Brains
    Big Brains explores the groundbreaking research and discoveries that are changing our world. In each episode, we talk to leading experts and unpack...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
    Goal:
    Discovering New Ideas
  8. Spirits & Distilling Podcast
    Spirits & Distilling Podcast
    Enjoy and learn from conversations with leading distillers as co-hosts Sydney Jones, head distiller for FEW Spirits in Chicago, and Molly Troupe, m...
    Content:
    Craft SpiritsGeneral ChemistryAcademic Podcasting
    Style:
    Educational
  9. New Books Network
    New Books Network
    Interviews with Authors about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-ne...
    Content:
    Author InterviewsBook ClubEducationAcademic Podcasting
    Audience:
    Book LoversCollege StudentsStudentsWriters
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGraduate School SuccessWriting A Book
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkFocused Learning
  10. Breakthroughs
    Breakthroughs
    Healthcare in the modern world is changing rapidly. To help make sense of today’s challenges and tomorrow’s innovations, Dr Ellie Cannon invites Pf...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  11. The EdUp Experience
    The EdUp Experience
    We welcome YOU to America’s leading higher education podcast! Hosted by Dr. Joe Sallustio, whose down-to-Earth approach & industry experience h...
    Content:
    EducationAcademic Podcasting
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsRecent GraduatesStudentsTeachers
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  12. Academic Writing Amplified
    Academic Writing Amplified
    The podcast for academic womxn who want to write and publish more while rejecting the culture of overwork in academia. Cathy Mazak, PhD, helps you ...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
    Goal:
    Graduate School Success
  13. Transforming Society podcast
    Transforming Society podcast
    Brought to you by Bristol University Press and Policy Press, the Transforming Society podcast brings you conversations with our authors around soci...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  14. The Harvard EdCast
    The Harvard EdCast
    In the complex world of education, the Harvard EdCast keeps the focus simple: what makes a difference for learners, educators, parents, and our com...
    Content:
    EducationSecondary TeacherAcademic Podcasting
    Audience:
    Teachers
    When:
    Focused Learning
  15. The Academic Minute
    The Academic Minute
    Astronomy to Zoology academicminute.substack.com
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  16. Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
    Future U Podcast - The Pulse of Higher Ed
    Jeff Selingo and Michael Horn discuss what’s next for higher education and talk with the newsmakers you want to hear from most. Find the latest new...
    Content:
    EducationAcademic Podcasting
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsRecent GraduatesStudents
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  17. In Depth, Out Loud
    In Depth, Out Loud
    Welcome to In Depth Out Loud, a selection of long form stories written by academic experts for The Conversation in the UK. Each episode brings you ...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  18. CoCriando na Podosfera
    CoCriando na Podosfera
    Sua Cocriação em Podcast *** Em outubro de 2018, registramos o nosso primeiro episódio de podcast, como parte da fase de testes na podosfera e como...
    Content:
    ArtsPodcast GrowthAcademic Podcasting
    Audience:
    Creators
    Style:
    Educational
  19. BG Ideas
    BG Ideas
    BG Ideas, from the Institute for the Study of Culture and Society at Bowling Green State University, brings innovative, interdisciplinary research ...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  20. Higher Ed Storytelling University
    Higher Ed Storytelling University
    A podcast dedicated to helping higher ed marketers tell better stories and enroll more students. Hosted by video producer and storytelling coach, J...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  21. Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting
    Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting
    We explore the intersection of higher education and podcasting. Each episode of Continuing Studies features insights from seasoned university podca...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  22. Defend, Publish & Lead Podcast
    Defend, Publish & Lead Podcast
    Defend, Publish & Lead (formerly Defend & Publish) offers a weekly podcast designed to help get you started (or restarted) on your academic writing...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  23. HEDx
    HEDx
    HEDx is focussed on the changing landscape of higher education. The podcast investigates global innovations, opinions, strategies and experiences a...
    Content:
    EducationAcademic Podcasting
    Audience:
    College StudentsStudents
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  24. Smarter Campus Podcast
    Smarter Campus Podcast
    Changing education one conversation at a time. The Smarter Campus Podcast dives into the future of learning, spotlighting how students, educators, ...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  25. The Professor Is In
    The Professor Is In
    The Professor Is In answers all your questions about the academic career. Dr. Karen Kelsky and productivity coach Kel Weinhold, with their trademar...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
    Audience:
    Students
  26. amplifiED
    amplifiED
    This is AmplifiEd, the EdAllies podcast. At EdAllies, we partner with schools, families, and communities to ensure that all Minnesota students have...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  27. The Podcast Studies Podcast
    The Podcast Studies Podcast
    Examining podcasting as a practice, as a technology, and as a medium through an academic lens. Produced by Lori Beckstead and Dario Llinares.
    Content:
    Media PhilosophyAcademic Podcasting
  28. Keystone Higher Ed Chats
    Keystone Higher Ed Chats
    Every 2 weeks we’ll delve into the fascinating world of international higher ed, speaking to thought-leaders, change-makers, and influencers from a...
    Content:
    EducationAcademic Podcasting
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsRecent GraduatesStudents
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  29. Remarkable Stories
    Remarkable Stories
    John Herlig and Mike McDowall bring you stories so good, you'll have to share them.
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  30. Podcast or Perish
    Podcast or Perish
    A podcast about academic research and why it matters. In each episode, host Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at the Schulich School of Busin...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  31. CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine: Health Matters
    CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine: Health Matters
    Welcome to the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine: Health Matters Podcast! This show explores the latest developments, trends and best practices ...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  32. PhD Talk
    PhD Talk
    A podcast in which we discuss PhD life, research mechanics, and the tools for doing research.
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  33. Thriving Academics
    Thriving Academics
    Thriving Academics is a podcast for professors and academics who want practical tools for thriving in academia. Professor and Master Certified Coac...
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting
  34. Lecture Breakers
    Lecture Breakers
    Content:
    Academic Podcasting