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45 Best Podcasts for Night Shift Workers (2026)

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Built for night shift workers, this list highlights 45 podcasts covering the stories, tools, and conversations that matter most to this audience. Top picks include The Joe Rogan Experience, The Daily, and My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark.

  1. The Joe Rogan Experience
    The Joe Rogan Experience
    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.
    Content:
    ComedyCultureEntertainmentExperience of LifeExplicit Content
    +17
    Audience:
    AthletesCollege StudentsGen ZMilitary VeteransTruck DriversNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedLearning New SkillsReferral Codes
    +1
    Style:
    DebateIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewLive InterviewsQ and A
    +1
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkCommute ListeningCommutingDoing Chores
    +3
  2. The Daily
    The Daily
    This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rac...
    Content:
    Audio BlogCultureDaily MicrotipsDemocratic PartyEducation
    +15
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsFirst Time ParentsGen ZInvestorsNight Shift Workers
    +10
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsSleeping BetterStaying Informed
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeMorning News Show
    +5
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommuting
    +5
  3. My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
    My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
    My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling tr...
    Content:
    Bizarre CrimesComedyDark FictionDark HistoryEntertainment
    +17
    Audience:
    CouplesStudentsTrue Crime FansYoung AdultsNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceFollowing a StoryReferral CodesUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    InvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +2
  4. Stuff You Should Know
    Stuff You Should Know
    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look n...
    Content:
    Asian and AAPIComedyCreative AttentionCultureEducation
    +32
    Audience:
    Christian WomenCollege StudentsCreative EntrepreneursCreatorsEngineersNight Shift Workers
    +13
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsImproving Health
    +7
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeLive Interviews
    +1
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommuting
    +5
  5. This American Life
    This American Life
    Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal storie...
    Content:
    Ageing WellArtsAudio BlogChristian LivingCulture
    +30
    Audience:
    College StudentsDog ParentsOlder WorkersParentsRecent GraduatesNight Shift Workers
    +6
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessFollowing a Story
    +3
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalInterviewInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    +1
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommuting
    +5
  6. SmartLess
    SmartLess
    "SmartLess" with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared...
    Content:
    BusinessCelebrity GossipComedyCultureEducation
    +12
    Audience:
    CreatorsGen X DadsThirtysomethingsYoung AdultsNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsReferral CodesUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewLive InterviewsPanel Discussion
    +1
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommuting
    +5
  7. Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
    Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
    After 25 years at the Late Night desk, Conan realized that the only people at his holiday party are the men and women who work for him. Over the ye...
    Content:
    Celebrity GossipComedyCreative ProcessEntertainmentMidlife Comedy
    +4
    Audience:
    Gen X DadsRunnersThirtysomethingsNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsReferral CodesUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewLive InterviewsQ and A
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommuting
    +2
  8. Criminal
    Criminal
    Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in...
    Content:
    Bizarre CrimesCold Case InvestigationsCultureDark FictionDark History
    +21
    Audience:
    Book LoversCollege StudentsOlder WorkersRetireesStudentsNight Shift Workers
    +1
    Goal:
    Following a StoryPreparing for Job Interviews
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewInvestigative
    +2
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing ChoresLong Drive
    +1
  9. Radiolab
    Radiolab
    Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you throu...
    Content:
    Academic PodcastingAudio BlogBiologyCognitive OptimizationComp Neuro Sci
    +20
    Audience:
    College StudentsDoctorsEducatorsRemote WorkersRunnersNight Shift Workers
    +2
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasFollowing a StoryGetting Expert InsightsImproving My Marriage
    +8
    Style:
    DebateDocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterview
    +3
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommute Listening
    +7
  10. The Moth
    The Moth
    On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Po...
    Content:
    Adventure StorytellingArtsAudio BlogBarroom StoriesComedy
    +33
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesFreelancersOlder WorkersRemote WorkersNight Shift Workers
    +3
    Goal:
    Curiosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +4
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommute Listening
    +5
  11. Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
    Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!
    NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest. Support p...
    Content:
    ComedyEntertainmentExecutive LeadershipLeadershipLive Podcast Events
    +7
    Audience:
    CEOsCollege StudentsNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterStaying InformedTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    Panel DiscussionQ and A
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing ChoresLong Drive
    +1
  12. Ologies with Alie Ward
    Ologies with Alie Ward
    Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket...
    Content:
    Academic PodcastingArchaeology BooksArt ArchaeologyBehavioral PsychologyBiology
    +26
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsEngineersHighly Sensitive PeoplePeople with ADHDNight Shift Workers
    +7
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionCuriosity MindsetDiscovering New IdeasFollowing a StoryGetting Expert Insights
    +3
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewQ and A
    When:
    At the GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +3
  13. Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
    Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep
    Can’t sleep? You’re not alone—and there’s help. Nothing Much Happens is a bedtime story podcast beloved by millions. Yoga and meditation teach...
    Content:
    Bedtime StoriesBusinessDark FictionEntertainmentHealth & Fitness
    +5
    Audience:
    People with AnxietyNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Improving HealthMental Health TipsNervous System CalmingOvercoming AnxietyRelaxing
    +3
    Style:
    InterviewSerialized Fiction
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedDoing Chores
  14. The NoSleep Podcast
    The NoSleep Podcast
    The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening ta...
    Content:
    Audio FictionDark FantasyDark FictionEntertainmentExplicit Content
    +12
    Audience:
    Horror CreatorsSci-Fi FansNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    To Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingSerialized Fiction
    When:
    Background NoiseLong Drive
  15. Darknet Diaries
    Darknet Diaries
    Explore true stories of the dark side of the Internet with host Jack Rhysider as he takes you on a journey through the chilling world of hacking, d...
    Content:
    Blockchain SecurityConsumer TechCrypto & Web3CybersecurityDark History
    +17
    Audience:
    DevelopersEngineersIt Security ProfessionalsRecent GraduatesTrue Crime FansNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing a StoryGetting Expert InsightsLearning to CodeSolving Problems
    +1
    Style:
    DocumentaryInvestigativeNarrative Storytelling
    When:
    CommutingDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  16. Lore
    Lore
    The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events...
    Content:
    Bizarre CrimesBizarre HistoryCryptid FolkloreDark FantasyDark Fiction
    +27
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansHistory BuffsStudentsNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Following a StoryLearning New SkillsRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative StorytellingSolo Commentary
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommute ListeningCommutingDoing Chores
    +3
  17. Welcome to Night Vale
    Welcome to Night Vale
    Twice-monthly community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, where every conspiracy theory is true. Turn on your radio and hide. Never ...
    Content:
    Audio FictionBizarre HistoryClassic Pulp FictionConspiracy TheoriesDark Fantasy
    +15
    Audience:
    Book LoversCollege StudentsFantasy FansGen ZSci-Fi FansNight Shift Workers
    +2
    Goal:
    Following a StoryTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingSerialized Fiction
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing ChoresLong Drive
    +1
  18. Serial
    Serial
    Our newest podcast, “The Last 12 Weeks” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts. Serial Productions makes narrative podcasts that ...
    Content:
    Audio BlogCold Case InvestigationsCourtroom DramasFemale SleuthsHuman Stories
    +16
    Audience:
    LawyersRecent GraduatesStudentsTrue Crime FansNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Following a StorySolving Problems
    Style:
    DocumentaryInterviewInvestigativeNarrative StorytellingQ and A
    +1
    When:
    At the GymCommute ListeningCommutingDoing ChoresLong Drive
    +2
  19. The Adventure Zone
    The Adventure Zone
    Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy from My Brother, My Brother and Me have recruited their dad Clint for a campaign of high adventure. Join the McE...
    Content:
    Adventure StorytellingAudio FictionDark FantasyDnd Actual PlayFantasy Writing
    +6
    Audience:
    Fantasy FansGamersNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessFollowing a StoryUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    Actual PlayNarrative StorytellingSerialized Fiction
    When:
    Doing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  20. Sleep With Me
    Sleep With Me
    Insomnia? Mind racing at night? Worries keeping you up? Tune in for a bedtime story that lets you forget your problems and progressively gets more ...
    Content:
    Bedtime RhymesBedtime StoriesChronic IllnessHealth & FitnessHolistic Wellness
    +8
    Audience:
    IntrovertsPeople with AnxietyRecent GraduatesRetireesNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Burnout RecoveryEmotional WellnessImproving HealthMental Health TipsNervous System Calming
    +5
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing Chores
  21. The Black Tapes
    The Black Tapes
    The Black Tapes is a weekly podcast from the creators of Pacific Northwest Stories, and is hosted by Alex Reagan. The Black Tapes Podcast is a seri...
    Content:
    Audio FictionDark FantasyDark FictionFamily HorrorFemale Sleuths
    +13
    Audience:
    Sci-Fi FansNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Following a Story
    Style:
    Serialized Fiction
    When:
    Long Drive
  22. LeVar Burton Reads
    LeVar Burton Reads
    The best short fiction, handpicked by the best voice in podcasting and presented in 3D immersive audio. In every episode, host LeVar Burton (Roots,...
    Content:
    Adventure StorytellingArtsBook ClubFictionHuman Stories
    +4
    Audience:
    Book LoversFantasy FansSci-Fi FansNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Following a StoryRelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep ToUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    Narrative Storytelling
    When:
    Background NoiseBefore BedCommutingLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  23. Red Eye Radio
    Red Eye Radio
    Red Eye Radio is the pre-eminent syndicated overnight radio show hosted by radio vets Gary McNamara and Eric Harley airing Monday through Friday, M...
    Audience:
    Truck DriversTruck EnthusiastsNight Shift Workers
  24. Reply All
    Reply All
    "'A podcast about the internet' that is actually an unfailingly original exploration of modern life and how to survive it." - The Guardian. Hosted ...
    Content:
    Audio BlogConsumer TechCultureDigital CultureEntertainment
    +12
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesRemote WorkersStudentsNight Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing a StoryLearning New SkillsUnwinding and Laughing
    Style:
    DocumentaryInvestigativeNarrative StorytellingQ and A
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommute ListeningCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  25. The Nocturnists
    The Nocturnists
    The Nocturnists is an award-winning medical storytelling podcast, hosted by physician Emily Silverman. We feature personal stories from frontline c...
    Content:
    Chronic IllnessHealth & FitnessHealthcare LeadershipHolistic WellnessLive Podcast Events
    +3
    Audience:
    Clinician EntrepreneursDoctorsFamily CaregiversHealthcare ProfessionalsNurse PractitionersNight Shift Workers
    +2
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionImproving Health
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterview
    When:
    Weekend Deep Dive
  26. Sleep Hypnosis & Bedtime Stories: Your Ticket to Snoozeville
    Sleep Hypnosis & Bedtime Stories: Your Ticket to Snoozeville
    Your Ticket to Snoozeville is a soothing sanctuary for those who can't sleep, offering sleep hypnosis, guided sleep meditations, and gentle inspira...
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Sleeping Better
  27. The Steve Sommers Overnight Drive
    The Steve Sommers Overnight Drive
    This five hour overnight call-in talk show streams live from the brand new Hot Shot’s Secret Studios from midnight to 5:00 a.m. (EST) Monday throug...
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
  28. A Healthy Shift | The Shift Work Podcast
    A Healthy Shift | The Shift Work Podcast
    It doesn't have to be this way.Welcome to A Healthy Shift | The Shift Work Podcast, the podcast helping shift workers thrive while changing how org...
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
  29. Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
    Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
    No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. N...
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Sleeping Better
  30. Sleep Takeout
    Sleep Takeout
    🎙️ Sleep advice without a pill. 💊 If you’ve ever tossed and turned and wondered, “Why is something everyone does so hard for me?” — you’re not alon...
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
    Goal:
    Sleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
  31. The Sleeping At Last Podcast
    The Sleeping At Last Podcast
    Welcome to The Sleeping At Last Podcast, where I get to explain how my music takes shape, one song at a time.
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
  32. Star Talk
    Star Talk
    This is my podcast talking about future music and the meaning behind my songs and also a littlie bit of motivational speeches here and there.
    Content:
    Science
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
  33. Nurse Essentials: A podcast focused on caring for you
    Nurse Essentials: A podcast focused on caring for you
    Nurse Essentials is a podcast about all things nursing — from tips for making your next shift easier to advice on how to handle the big challenges ...
    Audience:
    Healthcare ProfessionalsNurse EducatorsNursesNight Shift Workers
  34. The Night Cap: Graveyard Shift Edition
    The Night Cap: Graveyard Shift Edition
    A podcast for the people who work the night shift. I discuss alot of random stuff that comes across my mind throughout the night
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
    Style:
    Solo Commentary
    When:
    At WorkQuick Listen
  35. Sleep Better Shift Worker
    Sleep Better Shift Worker
    When it comes to getting enough sleep, shift workers face unique challenges because their work schedule frequently conflicts with their body's natu...
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
  36. Third Shift Tales
    Third Shift Tales
    Third Shift Tales is the podcast for everyone who's ever seen something on the night shift they couldn't explain. Every episode features real accou...
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
  37. The Midnight Club
    The Midnight Club
    The Midnight Club is a podcast designed for those of us who spend several hours per week training for events, many times sacrificing time from frie...
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
  38. Night Shift Chronicles
    Night Shift Chronicles
    While the world sleeps, millions of people clock in to keep society running through the darkest hours. Through intimate conversations with overnigh...
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
  39. Sleep Sounds for Shift Workers
    Sleep Sounds for Shift Workers
    Daytime sleep sounds for night-shift workers, nurses, doctors, first responders, and anyone who needs to sleep while the world is awake. Shaped to ...
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
  40. The Night Shift Podcast
    The Night Shift Podcast
    The night shift podcast is going to be about helping listener's push through the night with very interesting topics, conversations,and interviews!!!
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
  41. On the Path
    On the Path
    On the Path is a channel dedicated to helping you get from 0-10 on your path in Amtgard whatever that may be. Home to the Paragon Path and more! jo...
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
  42. iD10T Show's Podcast
    iD10T Show's Podcast
    A podcast about whatever we want to talk about! We talk politics, music, movies, woman, men, everything! Tune in people!!
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
    When:
    At Work
  43. Blighty Nightmares: True Horror Stories That Shouldn’t Be Heard Alone
    Blighty Nightmares: True Horror Stories That Shouldn’t Be Heard Alone
    Blighty Nightmares is your new favourite horror podcast bringing you terrifying true stories, disturbing encounters, paranormal mysteries, and bone...
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers
  44. Hardcore History
    Hardcore History
    Content:
    Archaeology BooksBizarre HistoryCultureDark HistoryEducation
    +8
    Audience:
    College StudentsEngineersHistory BuffsMilitary EnthusiastsMilitary VeteransNight Shift Workers
    +3
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing a StoryGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsRelaxing
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewNarrative Storytelling
    +1
    When:
    At the GymDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  45. The Healthy Shift Worker
    The Healthy Shift Worker
    Audience:
    Night Shift Workers