This list focuses on educational podcasts — 100 shows picked because they embrace the format and do it well. The Daily, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, and The Mel Robbins Podcast set the tone.

  1. 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:
    English FluencyEntertainmentInvestingLife In Your 20SNews
    +4
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsFirst Time ParentsGen ZRecent Graduates
    +5
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsStaying Informed
    Style:
    InterviewInvestigativeMorning News ShowNews BriefingSolo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +3
  2. The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
    The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
    Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’s the founder of Flight Story – a media company – and Flight Fund, an investmen...
    Content:
    BusinessCoaching StoriesDurable EntrepreneurshipEducationEntrepreneur Interviews
    +18
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCEOsCreatorsEntrepreneursFemale Entrepreneurs
    +7
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceGetting Expert InsightsGetting Motivated
    +5
    Style:
    InterviewSolo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    At WorkCommutingFocused Learning
  3. The Mel Robbins Podcast
    The Mel Robbins Podcast
    You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast is the #1 podcast on the globe for a reason: Mel’s simple, rese...
    Content:
    African DiasporaCampus Life GuidanceDaily MotivationalDebt PayoffEducation
    +44
    Audience:
    CEOsCoachesCollege StudentsCreatorsEducators
    +9
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +9
    Style:
    InterviewQ And ASolo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +3
  4. The Rest Is History
    The Rest Is History
    Take a deep dive into History’s biggest moments with Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrook. Explore the stories of History’s most brutal rulers, deadly b...
    Content:
    Ancient TextsHistory
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A Story
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative StorytellingSolo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    Focused LearningLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  5. The Rest Is Politics
    The Rest Is Politics
    Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, pr...
    Content:
    EducationGeopoliticsNewsPolitical AnalysisPolitical Satire
    +1
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsStaying Informed
    Style:
    DebateInterviewPanel DiscussionEducational
    When:
    CommutingFocused Learning
  6. Huberman Lab
    Huberman Lab
    The Huberman Lab podcast is hosted by Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the department of neurobiology, and by cour...
    Content:
    Comp Neuro SciCreative AttentionEducationElite LifestyleFounder Wellness
    +21
    Audience:
    AthletesCollege StudentsCreatorsDoctorsFitness Beginners
    +3
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional Resilience
    +12
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +3
  7. 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:
    ComedyCreative AttentionCultureEducationElder Care
    +16
    Audience:
    Christian WomenCollege StudentsCreative EntrepreneursCreatorsEngineers
    +8
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsImproving HealthLearning New Skills
    +4
    Style:
    DocumentaryInterviewQ And AEducational
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  8. The Ezra Klein Show
    The Ezra Klein Show
    Ezra Klein invites you into a conversation on something that matters. How do we address climate change if the political system fails to act? Has th...
    Content:
    CultureDigital CultureEducationEntertainmentFreedom Of Belief
    +5
    Audience:
    CreatorsIntrovertsStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsProfessional DevelopmentSolving Problems
    +1
    Style:
    DebateIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewSolo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    At WorkFocused LearningQuick ListenWeekend Deep Dive
  9. 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:
    Celebrity GossipComedyCultureElite LifestyleEntertainment
    +5
    Audience:
    CreatorsYoung Adults
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And AEducational
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  10. TED Talks Daily
    TED Talks Daily
    Want TED Talks on the go? Everyday, this feed brings you our latest talks in audio format. Hear thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable...
    Content:
    ComedyConsumer TechCreative AttentionEducationInspirational Voices
    +4
    Audience:
    College StudentsDesignersProduct ManagersStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasImproving Public SpeakingLearning New SkillsProfessional Development
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkCommutingFocused LearningLong DriveQuick Listen
  11. Freakonomics Radio
    Freakonomics Radio
    Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we ...
    Content:
    Book ClubBusinessCultureData ScienceDay Trading
    +13
    Audience:
    CEOsCollege StudentsFreelancersInvestorsProduct Managers
    +4
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGraduate School SuccessLearning New SkillsSolving Problems
    +1
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducational
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingFocused LearningLong Drive
    +2
  12. 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:
    BiologyComp Neuro SciCultureEducationLocal Stories
    +7
    Audience:
    College StudentsDoctorsEducatorsStudentsTeachers
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsMarriage Support
    +5
    Style:
    DebateDocumentaryIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewInvestigativeEducational
    +2
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommuting
    +4
  13. 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:
    CultureEducationEntertainmentPop Culture GeekScience
    +1
    Audience:
    EngineersGen ZSci-Fi FansStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsProfessional Development
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  14. Hidden Brain
    Hidden Brain
    Why do I feel stuck? How can I become more creative? What can I do to improve my relationships? If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, you’...
    Content:
    Aging PositivelyAttention ManagementBiologyComp Neuro SciCreative Attention
    +23
    Audience:
    College StudentsMotivated ListenersParent-Child LearningStudentsTeachers
    +2
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionDiscovering New IdeasEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +8
    Style:
    DocumentaryInteractive Kids PodcastsQ And AEducational
    When:
    At WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong Drive
    +1
  15. Behind the Bastards
    Behind the Bastards
    There’s a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and g...
    Content:
    Authoritarian RegimesBizarre HistoryEducationHistoryPolitics
    +1
    Audience:
    History BuffsStudents
    Goal:
    Learning New Skills
    Style:
    Solo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    Doing ChoresFocused LearningLong Drive
  16. No Such Thing As A Fish
    No Such Thing As A Fish
    The official channel for the show about everything: four dorks discuss the most amazing facts they’ve learned over the last seven days. The multi a...
    Content:
    Bizarre HistoryComedyEducationImprov ComedyRoad Trip Trivia
    +1
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasLearning New SkillsUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Panel DiscussionEducational
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +1
  17. The Mindset Mentor
    The Mindset Mentor
    The Mindset Mentor™ podcast is designed for anyone desiring motivation, direction, and focus in life. Host Rob Dial has amassed a passionate follow...
    Content:
    Attention ManagementBusinessCampus Life GuidanceCoaching StoriesCreative Life Mentoring
    +28
    Audience:
    College StudentsMlm BeginnersMotivated ListenersPeople With AnxietyRecent Graduates
    +2
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Motivated
    +7
    Style:
    Solo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    At The GymCommutingFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  18. 99% Invisible
    99% Invisible
    Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration ...
    Content:
    ArtsBuilding Better CitiesConstruction IndustryCreative AttentionCulture
    +12
    Audience:
    College StudentsCreatorsDesignersEngineersReal Estate Agents
    +3
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryLearning New SkillsSleeping BetterSolving Problems
    Style:
    DocumentaryIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewNarrative StorytellingEducational
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseBefore BedCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  19. Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
    Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
    One of the most essential ingredients to success in business and life is effective communication. Join Matt Abrahams, best-selling author and Strat...
    Content:
    Executive LeadershipFamily TriviaKids TriviaLeadershipMarketing
    +3
    Audience:
    CEOsMarketersNew ManagersParent-Child LearningStudents
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsImproving Public SpeakingLearning New SkillsProfessional DevelopmentSolving Problems
    +1
    Style:
    Interactive Kids PodcastsEducational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  20. ZOE Science & Nutrition
    ZOE Science & Nutrition
    The world’s top scientists explain the latest health, nutrition, and gut health research and translate it into practical advice to improve your hea...
    Content:
    Gut HealthHealth & FitnessHolistic WellnessNutritionStress Related Digestive Health
    +2
    Goal:
    Improving Health
    Style:
    Educational
  21. The School of Greatness
    The School of Greatness
    Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares ins...
    Content:
    Ageing WellAmerican Industry TransformationAthletic MindsetBusinessBusiness Finance Coaching
    +48
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursAthletesCEOsCollege StudentsCouples
    +14
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Motivated
    +9
    Style:
    InterviewEducational
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  22. Maintenance Phase
    Maintenance Phase
    Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.
    Content:
    Aging GracefullyAppearance CultureBody ImageCultureEating Psychology
    +17
    Audience:
    Fitness BeginnersHealthcare ProfessionalsRetirees
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional WellnessImproving HealthUnwinding And Laughing
    Style:
    Q And AEducational
    When:
    At The GymDoing ChoresLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  23. Lex Fridman Podcast
    Lex Fridman Podcast
    Conversations that explore technology, history, philosophy, physics, mathematics, biology, chemistry, engineering, AI, robotics, programming, music...
    Content:
    Ai Content CreationAi In Project DeliveryAI SEOAi ToolsAi-Driven Storytelling
    +17
    Audience:
    CreatorsDevelopersEngineersEntrepreneursFounders
    +2
    Goal:
    Ai Career SurvivalBuilding A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New Skills
    +1
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewEducational
    When:
    At WorkFocused LearningLong DriveQuick ListenWeekend Deep Dive
  24. 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:
    BiologyCritical ThinkingEducationEntertainmentGut Health
    +5
    Audience:
    College StudentsEngineersRecent GraduatesStudentsWomen In Stem
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsImproving HealthLearning New Skills
    +1
    Style:
    InterviewQ And AEducational
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +3
  25. Science Vs
    Science Vs
    There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Spotify Studios that finds out what’s fac...
    Content:
    BiologyCritical ThinkingEducationScience
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsEngineersFitness BeginnersHealthcare Professionals
    +2
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsImproving HealthLearning New SkillsProfessional Development
    Style:
    Solo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +2
  26. Revisionist History
    Revisionist History
    Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past&m...
    Content:
    American HistoryCultureEducationHistoryOpen Mindedness
    +3
    Audience:
    College StudentsEducatorsHistory BuffsRetireesStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsSolving Problems
    +1
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative StorytellingSolo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    CommutingDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  27. The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
    The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
    You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale pro...
    Content:
    CultureDaily MotivationalEducationEmotional LeadershipExperience Of Life
    +33
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCollege StudentsEducatorsFitness BeginnersMotivated Listeners
    +6
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessBurnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional Resilience
    +10
    Style:
    InterviewEducational
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +2
  28. IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
    IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson
    Michelle Obama and her big brother Craig Robinson bring their unique experiences and candid perspectives to a range of listeners’ personal dilemmas...
    Content:
    CultureEducationInspirational VoicesReal-Life StoriesSelf Improvement
    Style:
    InterviewQ And AEducational
    When:
    Doing ChoresQuick ListenWeekend Deep Dive
  29. Planet Money
    Planet Money
    Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring y...
    Content:
    American Industry TransformationBusinessCareer ChangeDebt PayoffDurable Entrepreneurship
    +19
    Audience:
    Ambitious Women CareersAspiring EntrepreneursCareer ChangersCEOsCollege Students
    +10
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasFollowing A StoryGetting Expert InsightsLearning New Skills
    +4
    Style:
    DocumentaryIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewInvestigativeNarrative StorytellingEducational
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +3
  30. Wow in the World
    Wow in the World
    Wow in the World is the #1 science podcast for kids and families, sharing the most amazing stories in science, technology, and new discoveries happ...
    Content:
    EducationHomeschoolingKids Math LearningKids ScienceNew Parents
    +4
    Audience:
    Parent-Child LearningParentsStudentsTeachers
    Style:
    Interactive Kids PodcastsEducational
    When:
    Long Drive
  31. Unexplainable
    Unexplainable
    Unexplainable takes listeners right up to the edge of what we know…and then keeps on going. The Unexplainable team — Noam Hassenfeld, Julia Longori...
    Content:
    Consciousness ExplorationGhost StoriesScienceUnexplained PhenomenaUnsolved Mysteries
    Audience:
    Creators
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert Insights
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    CommutingFocused LearningQuick ListenWeekend Deep Dive
  32. Motivation Daily by Motiversity
    Motivation Daily by Motiversity
    Motivation Daily is for anyone looking for motivation, inspiration and encouraging words and advice to help you on your journey in life. Produced b...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalInspirational VoicesMindset BreakthroughsWords Of Encouragement
    Goal:
    Getting Motivated
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At The Gym
  33. All Ears English Podcast
    All Ears English Podcast
    Are you looking for a new and fun way to learn American English? Come hang out with Lindsay and Michelle from Boston and New York City and have fun...
    Content:
    EducationEnglish FluencyEnglish For ProfessionalsEnglish Language CoachingEnglish Language Learning
    Audience:
    Students
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  34. We Can Do Hard Things
    We Can Do Hard Things
    Come do life with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle. With more than half a billion plays, We Can Do Hard Things is a hilarious, raw, co...
    Content:
    Divorce RecoveryEmotional LeadershipExecutive LeadershipFounder WellnessHealth & Fitness
    +25
    Audience:
    ParentsPeople With AnxietyStay At Home DadsTherapistsWomen In Leadership
    +1
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting MotivatedImproving Health
    +6
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Doing Chores
  35. How to Be a Better Human
    How to Be a Better Human
    How To Be A Better Human isn’t your average self improvement podcast. Each week join Chris Duffy in conversation with guests and past speakers as t...
    Content:
    EducationLife AdvicePersonal Growth VetsSelf Improvement
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedImproving Health
    Style:
    Educational
  36. The Telepathy Tapes
    The Telepathy Tapes
    The Telepathy Tapes is a podcast that explores the origins of consciousness and the unexplained abilities of ESP through science, verifiable experi...
    Content:
    Energy HealingInvestingPsychic AbilitiesScienceSpiritual Awakening
    +3
    Audience:
    Young Adults
    Style:
    DocumentaryInvestigativeEducational
    When:
    Weekend Deep Dive
  37. Consider This from NPR
    Consider This from NPR
    The hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you, in 15 minutes. New episodes six days ...
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Quick Listen
  38. Philosophize This!
    Philosophize This!
    Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-l...
    Content:
    EducationExistential QuestioningMedia PhilosophyOpen MindednessPersonal Reflections
    +3
    Audience:
    EducatorsStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasLearning New SkillsProfessional DevelopmentSleeping Better
    Style:
    Solo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  39. Short Wave
    Short Wave
    New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of cre...
    Content:
    BiologyGender EqualityKissing HistoryScienceWomen Empowerment
    Audience:
    Students
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsLearning New Skills
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused LearningQuick ListenWeekend Deep Dive
  40. Science Friday
    Science Friday
    Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories ab...
    Content:
    EducationKids ScienceScience
    Audience:
    StudentsTeachers
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New Skills
    Style:
    Educational
  41. The Tim Ferriss Show
    The Tim Ferriss Show
    Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newswe...
    Content:
    Attention ManagementAuthor InterviewsBusinessBusiness Finance CoachingBusiness Growth Coaching
    +57
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursAthletesCareer ChangersCEOsCoaches
    +23
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert Insights
    +11
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And ASolo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  42. How I Built This with Guy Raz
    How I Built This with Guy Raz
    Guy Raz interviews the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their iconic brands. In each episode, founders reveal deep, intimat...
    Content:
    American Industry TransformationBusinessBusiness Growth CoachingBusiness MasteryCreative Attention
    +34
    Audience:
    AccountantsAmbitious Women CareersAspiring EntrepreneursCEOsClinician Entrepreneurs
    +21
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedGraduate School Success
    +7
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And AEducational
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +3
  43. Part Of The Problem
    Part Of The Problem
    Dave Smith expounds upon current events, our government, foreign policy, and all things Libertarian. He is part of the new generation of pundits. H...
    Style:
    DebateEducational
  44. TED Radio Hour
    TED Radio Hour
    Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about t...
    Content:
    Creative Life MentoringEducationInspirational VoicesKindness MovementOpen Mindedness
    +3
    Audience:
    College StudentsCouplesEducatorsNewlywedsStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsImproving Public SpeakingLearning New SkillsProfessional Development
    +1
    Style:
    InterviewEducational
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +2
  45. In Our Time
    In Our Time
    Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In...
    Content:
    Ancient TextsCultureEducationExistential QuestioningHistory
    +1
    Audience:
    History BuffsStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsProfessional DevelopmentSleeping Better
    +1
    Style:
    InterviewPanel DiscussionEducational
    When:
    Background NoiseFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  46. The Peter Attia Drive
    The Peter Attia Drive
    Expert insight on health, performance, longevity, critical thinking, and pursuing excellence. Dr. Peter Attia (Stanford/Hopkins/NIH-trained MD) tal...
    Content:
    Critical ThinkingFunctional MedicineHealth & FitnessHolistic WellnessMedical Training
    +3
    Audience:
    AthletesDoctorsHealthcare ProfessionalsRetirees
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsImproving HealthLearning New Skills
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At The GymFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  47. HistoryExtra podcast
    HistoryExtra podcast
    Let us know what you want to hear on the HistoryExtra Podcast by completing this quick survey: https://immediateinsiders.com/uc/admin/2d3c/?a=1&b=3...
    Content:
    History
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    Style:
    DocumentaryEducational
    When:
    Commuting
  48. No Stupid Questions
    No Stupid Questions
    Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they ...
    Content:
    Football Fan ExperienceManchester United
    Goal:
    Solving Problems
    Style:
    InterviewQ And AEducational
    When:
    Focused Learning
  49. Throughline
    Throughline
    Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, "How did we get here?" We use sound and stories...
    Content:
    American HistoryCultureEducationHistorySocial Issues
    Audience:
    College StudentsHistory BuffsStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasFollowing A Story
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative StorytellingEducational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  50. Stuff To Blow Your Mind
    Stuff To Blow Your Mind
    Deep in the back of your mind, you’ve always had the feeling that there’s something strange about reality. There is. Join Robert Lamb and Joe McCor...
    Content:
    ScienceStoner Culture
    Audience:
    Students
    Goal:
    Learning New Skills
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    CommutingFocused Learning
  51. Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids
    Who Smarted? - Educational Podcast for Kids
    The funniest educational show kids love, parents adore, and teachers use in their classrooms. "Who Smarted?" is an engaging and entertaining educat...
    Content:
    HistoryHomeschoolingKids TriviaScience
    Audience:
    Teachers
    Style:
    Educational
  52. Gastropod
    Gastropod
    Food with a side of science and history. Every other week, co-hosts Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley serve up a brand new episode exploring the hi...
    Content:
    ArtsCultureFood And CookingGut HealthScience
    +1
    Goal:
    Learning New Skills
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Background NoiseDoing Chores
  53. The Naked Scientists Podcast
    The Naked Scientists Podcast
    The Naked Scientists flagship science show brings you a lighthearted look at the latest scientific breakthroughs, interviews with the world's top s...
    Content:
    BiologyScience
    Audience:
    College StudentsEngineersStudents
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsStaying Informed
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused Learning
  54. Mick Unplugged
    Mick Unplugged
    "Mick Unplugged" is a transformative podcast that challenges listeners to move beyond the conventional 'Why' and embrace the empowering realm of 'B...
    Content:
    EducationSelf Improvement
    Style:
    Educational
  55. Life Kit
    Life Kit
    Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the bes...
    Content:
    Adulting ChallengesEducationExperience Of LifeLife AdviceLife Coaching
    +8
    Audience:
    College StudentsEmpty NestersIntrovertsParentsRecent Graduates
    +1
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsImproving ProductivityLearning New SkillsParenting HacksPreparing For Job Interviews
    +3
    Style:
    Q And AEducational
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingFocused LearningQuick Listen
    +1
  56. Stuff You Missed in History Class
    Stuff You Missed in History Class
    Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.
    Content:
    Bizarre HistoryChristian LivingEducationEntertainmentFolk Tales
    +6
    Audience:
    College StudentsHistory BuffsRetireesRunnersStudents
    +2
    Goal:
    Discovering New Ideas
    Style:
    Q And AEducational
    When:
    At The GymCommutingFocused LearningLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  57. The Science of Happiness
    The Science of Happiness
    Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted...
    Content:
    Emotional LeadershipMedicine Self CareMeditation PracticePositive MindsetScience
    +3
    Audience:
    College StudentsTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessImproving HealthRelaxing
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkDoing ChoresFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  58. Digital Social Hour
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    Content:
    BusinessSelf Improvement
    Style:
    Educational
  59. You'll Hear It
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    Content:
    Jazz PodcastsLaw Education
    Audience:
    Lawyers
    Style:
    Educational
  60. Twenty Thousand Hertz
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    The stories behind the world's most recognizable and interesting sounds. Whether you're a professional audio engineer with decades of experience, a...
    Content:
    ArtsAudio TechnologyEntertainmentMusic
    Audience:
    Audio Content CreatorsDesigners
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New Skills
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused LearningLong Drive
  61. The Knowledge Project
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    Master the best of what other people have already figured out. Deep conversations with the best that go beyond the usual advice to uncover the time...
    Content:
    BusinessCreative LeadershipDecision MakingDurable EntrepreneurshipEducation
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    Audience:
    CEOsDevelopersEducatorsEntrepreneursFounders
    +5
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedImproving Productivity
    +4
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewEducational
    When:
    At WorkFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  62. You're Wrong About
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    Content:
    American HistoryConspiracy TheoriesCultureHistoryNostalgia
    +3
    Audience:
    College StudentsHistory BuffsStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasLearning New Skills
    Style:
    InterviewEducational
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseDoing ChoresFocused LearningLong Drive
    +1
  63. THE ED MYLETT SHOW
    THE ED MYLETT SHOW
    The Ed Mylett Show showcases the greatest peak-performers across all industries in one place, sharing their journey, knowledge and thought leadersh...
    Content:
    BusinessDaily MotivationalEducationEmpowerment CoachingEntrepreneur Interviews
    +14
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCEOsEntrepreneursJob SeekersMale Founders
    +3
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedImproving ProductivityPreparing For Job Interviews
    +2
    Style:
    InterviewEducational
    When:
    At WorkWeekend Deep Dive
  64. The Jamie Kern Lima Show
    The Jamie Kern Lima Show
    Get Ready to Believe In YOU! Welcome to The Jamie Kern Lima Show! Imagine. . . overcoming self-doubt, learning to believe in yourself and trust you...
    Content:
    EducationFounder WellnessHealth & FitnessHolistic WellnessLife Coaching
    +5
    Goal:
    Emotional WellnessGetting MotivatedImproving HealthMental Health Tips
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At The Gym
  65. Teachers Off Duty
    Teachers Off Duty
    Your favorite teacher-comedians from the Bored Teachers Comedy Tours sharing stories and experiences from the classroom and beyond, brought to you ...
    Content:
    Classroom EnvironmentEducation
    Audience:
    EducatorsTeachers
    Style:
    Educational
  66. History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
    History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
    Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, "witho...
    Content:
    Ancient TextsLiterary TheoryThought Reflections
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasLearning New Skills
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused Learning
  67. History That Doesn't Suck
    History That Doesn't Suck
    HTDS is a bi-weekly podcast, delivering a legit, seriously researched, hard-hitting survey of American history through entertaining stories. To kee...
    Content:
    American HistoryHistory
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingEducational
    When:
    Weekend Deep Dive
  68. Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More
    Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More
    Everything Everywhere Daily is a daily podcast that explores a wide range of topics in history, science, geography, and culture, delivering concise...
    Content:
    EducationHistoryOpen Mindedness
    Audience:
    History BuffsStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New Ideas
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkQuick Listen
  69. You Are Not So Smart
    You Are Not So Smart
    You Are Not So Smart is a show about psychology that celebrates science and self delusion. In each episode, we explore what we've learned so far ab...
    Content:
    Critical ThinkingOpen Mindedness
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsSolving Problems
    Style:
    Educational
  70. Astronomy Cast
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    Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted b...
    Content:
    ScienceSpace Conspiracies
    Audience:
    Students
    Style:
    Educational
  71. The Infinite Monkey Cage
    The Infinite Monkey Cage
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    Content:
    BiologyClimate ChangeClimate EducationGut HealthScience
    Audience:
    EngineersSci-Fi FansStudents
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert Insights
    Style:
    Panel DiscussionEducational
    When:
    Commuting
  72. The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
    The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
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    Content:
    Critical ThinkingScience
    Goal:
    Getting Expert InsightsSolving Problems
    Style:
    Panel DiscussionEducational
  73. Young and Profiting with Hala Taha
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    Content:
    BusinessEducationEntrepreneur InterviewsMotivational InterviewsSmall Business Marketing
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursEntrepreneursSmall Business Owners
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessGetting Expert InsightsGetting MotivatedPodcast MonetizationStarting A Business
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  74. Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
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    Content:
    EducationHistoryVeteran Stories
    Audience:
    History BuffsMilitary Veterans
    Goal:
    Following A StoryGetting Expert InsightsLearning New Skills
    Style:
    DocumentarySolo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    At The GymFocused LearningLong DriveWeekend Deep Dive
  75. Revolutions
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    Season 12 premiered October 20, 2024 – a nonfictional account of The Martian Revolution of 2247. Mike Duncan is taking everything he's learned from...
    Content:
    American HistoryBizarre HistoryCold War HistoryEducationHistory
    +1
    Audience:
    History BuffsStudents
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasLearning New Skills
    Style:
    DocumentaryNarrative StorytellingSolo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    Focused LearningLong Drive
  76. Sold a Story
    Sold a Story
    Millions of kids can't read well. Scientists have known for decades how children learn to read, but many schools don’t know about the research. The...
    Content:
    EducationEntertainmentHomeschooling
    Audience:
    EducatorsTeachers
    Style:
    InvestigativeEducational
    When:
    Long Drive
  77. The History of Rome
    The History of Rome
    A weekly podcast tracing the history of the Roman Empire, beginning with Aeneas's arrival in Italy and ending with the exile of Romulus Augustulus,...
    Content:
    Ancient TextsHistory
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    Style:
    Solo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    Focused LearningLong Drive
  78. Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
    Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
    I’ve spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned i...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalEducationEmotional LeadershipLife CoachingMental Health
    +5
    Audience:
    College StudentsPeople In RecoveryStudentsTherapistsWomen Over 40
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +4
    Style:
    InterviewSolo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  79. Poetry Unbound
    Poetry Unbound
    Short and unhurried, Poetry Unbound is an immersive exploration of a single poem, hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Pádraig Ó Tuama greets you at the door...
    Content:
    ArtsBook ClubFeminist PoetryPoetic StorytellingPoetry For Emotional Expression
    +4
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
    Goal:
    Relaxing
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Quick Listen
  80. Emergency Medicine Cases
    Emergency Medicine Cases
    Emergency Medicine Cases – Where the Experts Keep You in the Know. For show notes, quizzes, videos and more learning tools please visit emergencyme...
    Content:
    Medical Training
    Audience:
    DoctorsHealthcare ProfessionalsNurses
    Goal:
    Emergency Preparedness
    Style:
    Educational
  81. The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
    The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
    Join intellectual phenomenon Dr. Jordan Peterson for enlightening discourse that will change the way you think. This podcast breaks down the dichot...
    Content:
    EducationLife CoachingScienceSelf Improvement
    Audience:
    Students
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsLearning New SkillsProfessional Development
    Style:
    InterviewEducational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  82. The Truth
    The Truth
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    Content:
    Audio FictionDark FictionFiction
    Audience:
    Sci-Fi Fans
    Goal:
    Following A Story
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingSerialized FictionEducational
    When:
    CommutingQuick Listen
  83. the memory palace
    the memory palace
    the memory palace
    Content:
    ArtsCreative AttentionHistoryNostalgiaPersonal Storytelling
    +3
    Audience:
    CreatorsHistory Buffs
    Goal:
    Following A Story
    Style:
    Narrative StorytellingSolo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    Quick ListenWeekend Deep Dive
  84. Calm History - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & Relaxation
    Calm History - Bedtime Sleep Stories for Education & Relaxation
    Enjoy calming sleep stories about history to help you relax at bedtime. Topics include The Titanic, Henry Ford, Gold Rush, Ancient Egypt, Ancient G...
    Content:
    HistorySlow English
    Goal:
    RelaxingSleeping BetterTo Fall Asleep To
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Before Bed
  85. Origin Stories
    Origin Stories
    Explore human evolution one story at a time. This award-winning show blends storytelling with science that will change your understanding of who we...
    Content:
    Immigrant Success Stories
    Style:
    Educational
  86. Overheard at National Geographic
    Overheard at National Geographic
    Come dive into one of the curiously delightful conversations overheard at National Geographic’s headquarters, as we follow explorers, photographers...
    Content:
    EducationScienceTravelTravel And Culture
    Goal:
    Learning New Skills
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused Learning
  87. Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
    Makes Sense - with Dr. JC Doornick
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    Content:
    Self ImprovementSpiritual Awakening
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasSolving Problems
    Style:
    Solo CommentaryEducational
    When:
    Weekend Deep Dive
  88. Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast
    Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast
    Sticky Notes is a classical music podcast for everyone, whether you are just getting interested in classical music for the first time, or if you've...
    Style:
    Educational
  89. TED Talks Education
    TED Talks Education
    What should future schools look like? How do brains learn? Some of the world's greatest educators, researchers, and community leaders share their s...
    Content:
    Education
    Audience:
    EducatorsStudentsTeachers
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  90. Let's Find Out
    Let's Find Out
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    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused Learning
  91. Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
    Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement
    Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with ...
    Content:
    Campus Life GuidanceDaily MotivationalInspirational VoicesIntentional LivingLife Advice
    +11
    Audience:
    College StudentsMotivated ListenersRecent GraduatesStudents
    Goal:
    Getting MotivatedImproving HealthImproving Productivity
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +2
  92. The Law Show
    The Law Show
    Weekly conversation that will give you an in-depth understanding of the law stories making news and the legal decisions that could have a bearing o...
    Style:
    Educational
  93. Mysteries About True Histories (M.A.T.H.)
    Mysteries About True Histories (M.A.T.H.)
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    Content:
    EducationHistoryKids Math Learning
    Style:
    Interactive Kids PodcastsEducational
  94. The History of English Podcast
    The History of English Podcast
    The Spoken History of a Global Language
    Content:
    Education
    Audience:
    History Buffs
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused Learning
  95. Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers
    Angela Watson's Truth for Teachers
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    Content:
    Classroom EnvironmentEducationSecondary Teacher
    Audience:
    EducatorsStudentsTeachers
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused Learning
  96. The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.
    The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.
    Hosted by Janet Szabo, The Straight Stitch explores sewing, quilting, and related fiber arts. Weekly episodes feature interviews with makers, highl...
    Content:
    ArtsFiber ArtsSewing Podcasts
    Audience:
    CreatorsDesignersEducators
    Goal:
    Learning New Skills
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Weekend Deep Dive
  97. Culture Kids
    Culture Kids
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    Content:
    CultureRaising Kids In New CultureThird Culture KidsMulticultural Education
    Style:
    Educational
  98. Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik
    Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik
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    Content:
    Mindset HacksProductivitySelf ImprovementWork-Life Balance
    Audience:
    Students
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasImproving HealthImproving ProductivityLearning New Skills
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  99. Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast
    Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast
    Every week Chris Hayes asks the big questions that keep him up at night. How do we make sense of this unprecedented moment in world history? Why is...
    Content:
    Culture
    Style:
    Educational
  100. Mr Barton Maths Podcast
    Mr Barton Maths Podcast
    Craig Barton interviews guests from the wonderful world of education about their approaches to teaching, educational research and more. All show no...
    Content:
    EducationSecondary Teacher
    Audience:
    EducatorsTeachers
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Focused Learning