32 Best Central Asia Podcasts

1. New Books in Central Asian Studies

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Interviews with Scholars of Central Asia about their New BooksSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/central-asian-studies
Category Regional Studies, Academia, Culture and History
Host Marshall Poe
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 21Facebook 9.1KTwitter 15.7K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Afghan Eye

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The Afghan Eye is an independent, Afghan-led platform dedicated to Afghans reclaiming and leading the discussion on Afghanistan. We critique and provide a counter-narrative to all issues Afghan.MORE Hosts Sangar Paykhar, Ahmed Waleed Kakar
Producer/Network The Afghan Eye
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Afghanistan
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 30Facebook 785Twitter 6.9KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Spotlight on Central Asia

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A fortnightly analysis podcast focusing on Central Asia and its place in the world, with news and experts from the region. Brought to you by The Oxus Society.Hosted by Michael HIlliard and Alimana ZhanmukanovaMORE Category Politics, Social Issues, Economics
Host Michael HIlliard and Alimana Zhanmukanova
Producer/Network spotlightoncentralasia
Email ****@oxussociety.org
Location Washington, United States
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 1.4KTwitter 642Instagram 535 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Who's Becca Stan?

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Follow Becca's experiences as she teaches English in the heart of Central Asia- Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Each episode she analyzes What's she's excited about? What's she's puzzled by? And how long she plans to stay? Becca uses her unique, quirky, whit, to bring to life Uzbekistan with gratitude and relatability to people from all walks of life.MORE Host Becca
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

5. The Frontline

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Presented by ILGA-Europe, an umbrella organisation for over 600 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) organisations across 54 countries, The Frontline is a podcast about LGBTI activism and lives in Europe and Central Asia. Deep-diving and analysing from a unique and informed perspective, The Frontline aims to bring you to the core of queer activism and give you an understanding on the complexities of what's happening, why it's happening, the wins and the losses, the challenges and commonalities, and the extraordinary ways in which the work of those on the frontlines contin..MORE Category LGBTI activism, Human rights, Social movements
Host Evelyne Paradis
Producer/Network The Frontline
Email ****@ilga-europe.org
Location Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 43.5KTwitter 46.6KInstagram 33.1K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Afghanistan Project Podcast

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Welcome to The Afghanistan Project Podcast, where hosts Mikael Cook and Beth Bailey highlight the struggles of Afghans living under Taliban rule, and the efforts of individuals from a variety of backgrounds and political affiliations who have stepped up to provide support to the people of Afghanistan in the chaos that followed the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.MORE Hosts Beth Bailey, Mikael Cook
Producer/Network Mikael Cook
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 33Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Crossing Continents

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In this World Music show, Gil covers the Middle East, the Mediterranean region, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian sub continent, including traditional and contemporary musical styles. This is not a pop music show!MORE Category Traditional Music, Contemporary Music, Regional Music
Host Gil Medovoy
Email ****@timnatalmusic.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 119 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

8. CREECA Lecture Series Podcast

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CREECA's mission is to support research, teaching, and outreach on Russia, Eastern and Central Europe, and Central Asia. We approach this three-part mission by promoting faculty research across a range of disciplines; by supporting graduate and undergraduate teaching and training related to the region; and by serving as a community resource through outreach activities targeted to K-12 teachers and students, other institutions of higher education, and the general public. As a U.S...MORE Category Politics, Culture, History
Producer/Network Center for Russia, East Europe, and Central Asia at the University of Wisconsin, Madison
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 1.2KTwitter 1.5K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Zentralasien-Tour Podcast

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Podcast über eine Fahrradtour von Karlsruhe nach Zentralasien und darüber hinaus die Zentralasien-Tour: In diesem Podcast berichten wir regelmäßig und aktuell über unsere Entdeckungen und Herausforderungen auf dieser Radreise, erzählen von den Menschen, denen wir am Wegesrand begegnen und malen ein Bild von der so vielfältigen Natur und Landschaft auf dieser Erde. Außerdem ist die Einordnung von historischen und politischen Hintergründen zu unseren Reisezielen ein wichtiger Bestandteil dieses Podcasts...MORE Category Travel, Nature, Culture
Hosts Belinda, Tizian
Producer/Network Belinda und Tizian
Email ****@zweiradlertouren.de
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Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 113 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

10. Central Asian Network for Sustainable Energy Transition

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Привет! Мое имя Алия Салимжуарова, сертифицированный менеджер проектов в энергетическом секторе с опытом работы более 12 лет. Я выросла в Центральноазиатском регионе, и я верю в справедливый энергетический перевод и равный доступ к ресурсам для каждой страны, каждого человека.Цель подкаста - начать обмен знаниями, возможност..MORE Category Energy Transition, Sustainable Development, Green Projects
Host Aliya Salimzhuarova
Producer/Network Aliya
Email ****@yandex.ru
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Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Turan Tales

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Turan Tales is a weekly podcast covering underreported stories of people, politics and social change in Central Asia by journalist and author Agnieszka Pikulicka turantales.substack.com
Host Agnieszka Pikulicka
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. A Chat in the Yurt

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Established in 2008 by FRIDE as a project seeking to monitor the implementation of the EU Strategy for Central Asia, EUCAM has grown into a knowledge hub on broader Europe-Central Asia relations. With CESS guidance and cooperation EUCAM will seek to continue to raise the profile of European-Central Asian relations in general, and more specifically to:- Critically, though constructively, scrutinize European policies towards Central Asia;- Enhance knowledge of European engagement with Central Asia through top-quality research;- Raise awareness of the importance of Central Asia and Europe's eng..MORE Category European engagement, Policy analysis, Regional relations
Hosts Rashid Gabdulhakov, Kamila Smagulova, Yelena Kilina
Producer/Network EUCAM
Email ****@rug.nl
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Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Khan's Den: Turkic and Steppe History

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Dive into the vast and rich chronology of Turkic and Steppe history with Khan's Den. From the majestic nomadic empires like the Xiongnu and Huns that shaped Eurasian landscapes to the enduring cultural legacies of the Turks and Mongols that span centuries, join our journey through the heartlands of Central Asia and beyond. Explore the triumphs, struggles, and profound influences of Steppe peoples on global history with a focus on the Turkic peoples from ancient times to the End of the Middle Ages...MORE Category Turkic History, Steppe Peoples, Nomadic Cultures
Host Emre-E. Yavuz
Email ****@adlarge.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Deep Dive Central Asia

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Deep Dive Central Asia breaks down the forces reshaping Uzbekistan and the wider Central Asian economy. Each weekly/monthly episode delivers fast, fact-driven analysis on macro trends, capital flows, regulatory shifts, and sector dynamics, from fintech and energy to logistics, mining, and state-owned enterprise reform.The focus is simple: what's changing, why it matters, and how investors should respond...MORE Host Miras Uteuliev
Email ****@gmail.com
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15. The Tactical Leader

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Zack started his leadership journey working in the metro-Atlanta area as a police officer and SWAT Operator. After seven years serving his local community, he transitioned to the role of an Infantry Leader in the U.S. Army and continued to serve during a combat deployment to Afghanistan and locally with the Georgia National Guard.In between time away with the military, Zack has been able to build six businesses ranging from a security consulting firm, a domestic violence awareness non-profit, to an international dance competition he and his business partner grew to 140 countries in the first..MORE Host Zack A. Knight
Email ****@beatacticalleader.com
Location Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 96Instagram 6.8K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. The Timur Podcast

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A Podcast that covers the life, conquests, character, and legacy of the infamous Timur the Lame. Episodes release every Thursday.
Category History, Warfare, Political Intrigue
Host James D
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 215Facebook 964Twitter 807 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Majlis

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In this biweekly podcast, host Bruce Pannier welcomes expert guests to discuss significant political developments and pressing social issues affecting the nations of Central Asia.
Category Politics, Social Issues, Regional Affairs
Host Bruce Pannier
Producer/Network RFE/RL
Email ****@rferl.org
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 52Twitter 4.2KInstagram 100K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Modern Mongolia

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Talking about Mongolia. Society, culture, people, issues, music, art...
Host Dono
Producer/Network Modern Mongolia
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 450Instagram 13K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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19. Majlis

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Each week, host Bruce Pannier welcomes a panel of expert guests to discuss significant political developments and pressing social issues affecting the nations of Central Asia.
Category Politics, Social Issues, Developments
Email ****@rferl.org
Location Prague, Praha, Hlavni mesto, Czech Republic
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Facebook 909.4KTwitter 206.8KInstagram 100K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. EurasiaChat

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A biweekly conversation about events in Central Asia hosted by veteran journalists Peter Leonard and Alisher Khamidov.
Hosts Peter Leonard, Alisher Khamidov
Producer/Network Eurasianet
Email ****@ap.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 35Facebook 33.5KTwitter 41KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Steppe by Steppe: Journey Through the Heart of Central Asia (Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tajiki, Uzbek, Mongol)

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'Steppe by Steppe,' takes you on a journey through the landscapes, histories, and cultures of Central Asia. Hosted by an American expat living in Kazakhstan, this show offers a unique blend of insider knowledge and outsider perspective on this fascinating region.Each episode brings you authentic experiences and insights as your host navigates daily life in Kazakhstan while exploring the broader 'Stans' Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan and all the neighbors.MORE Email ****@hotmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.4/5Facebook 86KTwitter 102.2KInstagram 144.8K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

22. The Stories of Modern Kazakh Prose

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Welcome to the podcast 'The Stories of Modern Kazakh Prose.' In this podcast, we will be retelling selected stories from 20th-century Kazakh literature, which was born out of—and transformed—the unique oral traditions that historically preserved Kazakhstan's rich heritage of images, narratives, and poems. Contemporary authors—from Zhussipbek Aimautov and Magzhan Zhumabaev to Mukhtar Auezov, Olzhas Suleimenov, and Anuar Alimzhanov—have created prose that defines the modern Kazakh nation...MORE Producer/Network CAAN
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. În Esență...

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De luni până vineri, dimineața la 7, scriitorul Iulian Ciocan povestește despre micile bucurii și marile enervări cotidiene.
Category Media, International Relations, Society
Producer/Network Europa Liberă Moldova
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24. Talking China In Eurasia

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The stories about China's rise that you missed. Host Reid Standish is joined by leading experts and RFE/RL journalists to explain hidden trends and unpack investigations that get to the heart of how China is reshaping the world from Eastern Europe to Central Asia and why it matters to you.MORE Category China's Influence, Geopolitics, Global Trends
Producer/Network RFE/RL
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. The Bishkek Diaries

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A series of narrative audio documentaries guided by themes of transit, borders, identity, and transition, told from the Post-Soviet city of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Created and hosted by Zanré Reed from South Africa.MORE Host Zanru00e9 Reed
Producer/Network Zanré Reed
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 35 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

26. Gender Blender_CA

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Gender Blender_CA, a thought-provoking podcast that delves deep into the complex and ever-changing landscape of gender identity based in Central Asia. Through having conversation and sharing personal stories from individuals of all backgrounds, we explore the nuances of gender expression and the societal pressures that can come with it. Join us as we challenge conventional ideas of gender and celebrate the beautiful diversity of human identity. Special Thanks to the Experimental Humanities Collaborative Network OSUN grant | AUCA Podcast Sprint | AUCA Voices for making this podcast possible.MORE Producer/Network Gender Blender_CA
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. Deep Dive Central Asia

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Agentic discussions of issues in Central Asia
Producer/Network deepdiveca
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

28. I4C Central Asia Podcast

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Join Ian and Nursultan from Innovation for Change in Central Asia discuss events and speak with experts working in civil society in the region.
Category Civil Society, Innovation, Regional Events
Producer/Network I4C Central Asia
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29. Secrets of Silk Road

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Step into the heart of Central Asia with us as we uncover the hidden gems of Uzbekistan a land where ancient history meets vibrant culture. Whether you're an avid traveler or a history buff, this podcast takes you on an unforgettable journey through the captivating sights, sounds, and flavors of this unique country.MORE Estimated listeners
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30. Techestan

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بررسی و نقد دنیای تکنولوژی
Category Technology, Culture, Innovation
Producer/Network Erfan Teymouri
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31. Silk Road Tour Radio

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Explore Central Asia's hidden gems with the ultimate travel podcast!Join Petr, a seasoned historian and tour guide, and Xenia, a teenage adventurer with a love for discovery, as they take you on a fascinating journey through the heart of Central Asia. From the ancient cities of the Silk Road like Samarkand and Bukhara, to the breathtaking mountains of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, we uncover the history, culture, and natural wonders of this captivating region.Whether you're planning a trip or just curious about the road less traveled, Silk Road Tour Radio is your gateway to uncovering local sec..MORE Producer/Network Xenia & Petr
Email ****@gmail.com
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32. چاوی واشنتن - Voice of America

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Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries
Category International News, Politics, Current Events
Producer/Network دەنگی ئەمەریکا
Email ****@voanews.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Get Email Contact