30 Best Critical Thinking Podcasts

1. The Peter Attia Drive

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Expert insight on health, performance, longevity, critical thinking, and pursuing excellence. Dr. Peter Attia (Stanford/Hopkins/NIH-trained MD) talks with leaders in their fields.
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Producer/Network Peter Attia, MD
Email ****@peterattiamd.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 9.1KFacebook 242.3KTwitter 483.2KInstagram 1.6M Avg Length 92 min Format Extended 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. Cognitive Dissonance

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Every episode we blast anyone who gets in our way. We bring critical thinking, skepticism, and irreverence to any topic that makes the news, makes it big, or makes us mad. It's skeptical, it's political and there is no welcome mat.MORE Hosts Cecil, Tom
Producer/Network Atheist and Skeptical News
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5.5KFacebook 41KTwitter 14.8K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Squaring the Strange

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Not just another 'skeptical' podcast, it's a show about critical thinking and evidence-based analysis, using science and critical thinking to examine the world around us, from the mysterious and paranormal to the mundane.MORE Hosts Celestia Ward, Ben Radford, Pascual Romero
Producer/Network Ben Radford, Celestia Ward and Pascual Romero
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 132Facebook 929Twitter 141 Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact

4. Don't Be All Like, Uncool: A Very Bravo Podcast

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Three idiots waste their critical thinking skills dissecting the complex psyches of our favorite bravolebrities. Join us for a way too deep deep-dive on the shallowest people on the planet.
Hosts Elisabeth, Alex
Producer/Network Don‘t Be All Like, Uncool
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Sigma Nutrition Radio

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Discussions about the science of nutrition, dietetics and health. The podcast that educates through nuanced conversations, exploring evidence and cultivating critical thinking. Hosted by Danny Lennon.MORE Host Danny Lennon
Producer/Network Danny Lennon
Email ****@sigmanutrition.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.1K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Are You Just Watching?

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Are You Just Watching? is about critical thinking for Christians as they watch popular media such as movies and TV shows. We are more than a Christian reviews site since PluggedIn Online already does such a wonderful job. We take a critical look at philosophies and ideas behind and promoted by entertainment media, and then discuss these based on a biblical worldview. For example, the evolutionism in Jurassic Park, the user-program relationship in Tron, or the messianic characteristics of Neo in the Matrix trilogy...MORE Hosts Eve Franklin, Tim Martin
Producer/Network Eve Franklin
Email ****@areyoujustwatching.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 37Facebook 165Twitter 58 Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Since Mar 2009 Get Email Contact

7. Chasing Elephants Podcast

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This podcast is designed to create room for critical thinking and creative discussions. It is our hope you will join us every week for real, honest, relevant and hard conversations about leadership and more.MORE Hosts Jeff Wallace, Brent Crowe
Producer/Network Student Leadership University, Jeff Wallace, Brent Crowe
Email ****@slulead.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 128 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith

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Critical Thinking at Sonic Speeds
Host Captain Kevin M. Smith
Producer/Network Throttle Up Radio with Captain Kevin Smith
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 82Twitter 5 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Re: thinking education

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As an educator, you know the value of reflecting on your current practices with an eye to adapting your strategies for more effective teaching and learning. 'Re: thinking education' is an opportunity to listen to organic conversations between colleagues and partners from The Critical Thinking Consortium as they grapple with important pedagogical issues. Each episode will pull back the curtain on their critical, creative, and collaborative thinking and provide an opportunity for listeners to learn and reflect on their own practices.MORE Producer/Network The Critical Thinking Consortium
Email ****@tc2.ca
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 774Twitter 2.8KInstagram 110 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Ex-Jehovah's Witnesses-Critical Thinkers » Critical Thought Podcast

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As we present the facts about our personal experience with the Watchtower, Bible & Tract Society (the 'Society'), we challenge individuals to use critical thinking when examining the teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses, the group that follows the leadership of the Society. We encourage you to do research and not blindly accept everything the Society tells you. Learn about the history of this organization so you can make informed decisions that are in your own best interests.MORE Hosts JT, Lady Cee
Producer/Network JT & Lady Cee
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 258Facebook 6KTwitter 2.7KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Thinking Clearly

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In this age of fake news, alternative facts and information overload, this podcast offers cognitive self-defense strategies and topics that will help you understand and master critical thinking in forming your claims beliefs and opinions.MORE Host Bob Froehlich
Producer/Network Bob Froehlich-Retired Chemist, Counselor, Psychology Professor and Julia Minton-Technology Consultant
Email ****@kmud.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 33Facebook 297 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact

12. The London Lyceum

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The London Lyceum seeks to encourage serious thinking for a serious church by creating an intellectual culture of charity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Find out more about us at our website: www.thelondonlyceum.comMORE Hosts Jordan Steffaniak, Brandon Ayscue
Producer/Network Jordan Steffaniak and Brandon Ayscue
Email ****@thelondonlyceum.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 126Facebook 1.2KTwitter 5.1KInstagram 315 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Critical thinking

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Join our thought leaders and special guests, as they explore and debate the themes, trends and opportunities shaping markets, and how these may translate for investors. This content is for institutional investors and information purposes only. It does not contain investment, financial, legal, tax or any other advice and should not be relied upon for this purpose. The materials are not tailored to your particular personal and/or financial position. If you require advice based on your specific circumstances, you should contact a professional adviser...MORE Producer/Network Mercer
Email ****@mercer.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 41Twitter 3.8K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

14. The Reality Check

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Canada's weekly podcast that explores a wide range of controversies and curiosities using science and critical thinking.
Hosts Darren McKee, Adam Gardner, Cristina Roach, Pat Roach
Producer/Network The Reality Check
Email ****@trcpodcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 516 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Aug 2008 Get Email Contact

15. On Life. W/ Jamie Sinclair.

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Critical thinking for the glory of God. www.jamiesinclair.com
Host Jamie Sinclair
Producer/Network Jamie Sinclair
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. The Ayaan Hirsi Ali Podcast

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The Ayaan Hirsi Ali Podcast is a home for critical thinking and common sense.Critical thinking, objective truth and free speech have always been under assault.Ayaan will talk to amazing people who have given a lot of thought to these issues. Some of her guests will surprise you. Some of the topics we'll be covering are ones she's never approached before.What all Ayaan's guests will have in common is a passion for free inquiry and speech. They are not afraid to explore different perspectives, even if it means challenging their own assumptions, or violating cultural taboos...MORE Host Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Producer/Network Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Thinking Commercially

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Bright Network's Ben Triggs and commercial awareness guru and author Chris Stoakes discuss some of the key business trends of our time. Made for students and recent graduates, Thinking Commercially keeps things simple, developing your understanding of the business world and critical thinking about companies, sectors and the economy as a whole.MORE Producer/Network Bright Network
Email ****@brightnetwork.co.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 37 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Paris Institute for Critical Thinking

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The Paris Institute for Critical Thinking (PICT) is a non-profit educational organization based in Paris, France. Devoted to teaching and research in the humanities and arts, the institute offers a university-quality program of lectures, workshops, conferences, and 18-hour courses, all in the English language. Our aim is to provide a space for all English speakers regardless of background to engage in intellectual reflection and critical conversation. Subscribe above to follow our numerous Podcasts.MORE Producer/Network Paris Institute for Critical Thinking
Email ****@parisinstitute.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 96.9KTwitter 445Instagram 13.9K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. The Talk of Shame

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Join Brent Ponikvar and Tim Triplett on a magical journey of laughter and critical thinking (not always in that order) on the pod they will explore current events, tell revealing stories, and sometimes have a special guest on to dive deeper into the meaning of life.MORE Producer/Network Peace Co. Media
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Critical Thinking with Andrew Coppens

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Critically Thinking our way through the news and views of the day. Left, Right, Center, our goal is to focus on facts and truth as our guide through the insanity of today's world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network Andrew Coppens
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 17Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Critical Q&A

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This is the audio version of Chris Shelton's weekly Critical Question and Answer show on his YouTube channel. In this show, Chris answers questions posed by viewers in the comments section of his Q&A videos or sent by email to ****@gmail.com. Questions cover a wide range of topics but tend to focus on Scientology and critical thinking, as well as Chris' personal experiences with and in the Church of Scientology.MORE Host Chris Shelton
Producer/Network Critical Q&A
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Twitter 3.9KInstagram 327 Avg Length 97 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

22. Inquiring Minds

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Each week we bring you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science and society collide. We're committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We want to find out what's true, what's left to discover, and why it all matters.MORE Host Dr. Indre Viskontas
Producer/Network Indre Viskontas
Email ****@ucla.edu
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.1KTwitter 4.6K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. HIS REVIVAL

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This podcast is dedicated to defending the faith we believe in using critical thinking and logic. We are a community of teenagers who love Christ with our hearts, souls, and minds, we want to learn more we are hungry for the truth. Lets dive into together and start a revival.MORE Producer/Network His Revival
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 30 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

24. Jamie Clubb's Podcast

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This is the official podcast of Clubb Chimera Martial Arts. Episodes provide insight and reflections on training methodology and the subculture of martial arts. Jamie Clubb, the podcast presenter, is a writer and martial arts/self-protection teacher. He promotes critical thinking and progressive training methods.MORE Host Jamie Clubb
Producer/Network Jamie Clubb
Email ****@clubbchimera.com
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 26Facebook 1.1KTwitter 1KInstagram 778 Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. Barely Gettin' By

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Trained historians Chloe Ward and Emma Shortis discuss, analyse and critique the big issues of our time. To figure out the events shaping our world, they apply critical thinking with history-charged commentary.The pair didn't predict Brexit, Trump or the Australian election. So, they're slowing down to unpack and review: this is your explainer on what's really going on. Barely Gettin' By is sponsored by RMIT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network RMIT University
Email ****@rmit.edu.au
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 84 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

26. Desert Voices: Critical Thinking to Cultivate Well-Being

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WE ARE ABOUT...Critical Thinking To Cultivate Well-Being. Are you looking for a podcast about human nature, communication skills, & spirituality? You Found Us! We are boldly resourcing the spiritual quest toward integrative living to flourish personally, professionally & collectively. You save time & energy with this educational podcast designed to amplify voices from desert spaces that help us better understand human nature, build up our communication skills, and ground ourselves spiritually. www.desertvoices.comMORE Host Shaleen Kendrick
Producer/Network Shaleen Kendrick
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 60Facebook 275 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. Critical Thinking Required

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Welcome to Critical Thinking Required, hosted by LBW Wealth Management. Our goal is simple: we want to challenge you to think differently about finance and business. Join us, and start the journey today!MORE Hosts Dan Weiss, Tim Bickmore, Nathaniel Leach
Producer/Network LBW Wealth Management
Email ****@lbw-wealth.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 780 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

28. Mentally Unscripted

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Discover how to use critical thinking to tear complex issues down to their simple basics and have productive conversations with friends and family about any topic under the sun. www.mentallyunscripted.comMORE Producer/Network Mentallyunscripted
Email ****@substack.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact