21 Best Human Interest Podcasts

1. Heavyweight

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Maybe you've laid awake and imagined how it could have been, how it might yet be, but the moment to act was never right. Well, the moment is here and the podcast making it happen is Heavyweight. Join Jonathan Goldstein for road trips, thorny reunions, and difficult conversations as he backpedals his way into the past like a therapist with a time machine. more Host Jonathan Goldstein
Producer/Network Pushkin Industries
Email ****@gimletmedia.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 26.2KTwitter 28.1KInstagram 19.3K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Sep 2016 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. Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

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Every Monday morning step into the office of iconic psychotherapist Esther Perel and listen in as real people in search of insight bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories. From breakups and open relationships to workplace conflicts and fractures in the family, it's a place to hear our own stories reflected in the lives of others. So…where should we begin? Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.more Host Esther Perel
Producer/Network Esther's Office Hours
Email ****@me.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 24.6KFacebook 838.4K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

3. No Pix After Dark Podcast

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A culture & community podcast created by Aaron Dante to record the fascinating life stories of his friends, family and people that have stories that need to be told! Come along on this journey with Human Interest Storiesmore Host Aaron Dante
Producer/Network AD Productions
Email ****@nopixafterdark.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 71Facebook 853Twitter 1.1KInstagram 15.2K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Bij Jorieke

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Bij Jorieke is een human interest programma van Jorieke Eijlers en Thijs Noorlandt. Elke dinsdag, woensdag en donderdag tussen 10-12 uur te horen op Groot Nieuws Radio. In de podcast hoor je de lange interviews uit het programma. Jorieke praat met gasten op zoek naar de verdieping in het leven, zingeving voor elke dag met als rode draad de wens om mensen te helpen te groeien, bloeien om vrucht te dragen. more Hosts Jorieke Eijlers, Thijs Noorlandt
Producer/Network Groot Nieuws Radio
Email ****@grootnieuwsradio.nl
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 300Facebook 26.7KInstagram 32.6K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. No More Strangers

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No More Strangers is a podcast where I dive into the lives of people I meet in my daily life. Together, we explore shared interests, engage in open conversations, and search for a deeper understanding of what makes us all human. Each episode uncovers unique stories, perspectives, and experiences which connect us, breaking down the barriers that separate strangers from friends.more Producer/Network J.T. Erickson
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Moth

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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 Podcast. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both terrifying and exhilarating...more Hosts Dan Kennedy, Meg Bowles
Producer/Network The Moth
Email ****@themoth.org
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 30.4K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2008 Get Email Contact

7. Everyday Athlete Podcast Network

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This is the podcast network of Run Tri Bike, The Premiere Voice of the Everyday Athlete. We bring you the best human-interest stories in endurance sports.
Producer/Network Run Tri Bike
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 39 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Restart at Any Age!

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'Go Ahead and Tell Me' is the radio show that sparked something bigger. Hosted by Susan Douglas (originally alongside Denise Lane), it features compelling conversations with theatre directors, authors, wellness practitioners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders — each sharing the passions and turning points that shaped their lives. As these stories unfolded, a powerful thread began to reveal itself: people bravely changing direction, often later in life, and stepping into entirely new chapters...more Estimated listeners
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9. Strangers on a Bench

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Have you ever walked past a mysterious stranger on a park bench and wondered about their lives? Tom Rosenthal (singer-songwriter by trade) has spent the past year walking through various parks across the UK and Ireland, approaching random bench-dwellers and asking if he can sit next to them and record their conversation. Every stranger remains anonymous, neither name or place of work is ever revealed (even to Tom himself), leading to greater openness, intimacy, and surprising revelations from the participants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Tom Rosenthal
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4.6K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Bonjour met Benzakour

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Mohammed Benzakour heeft iedere maand bij ATOS Radio een 'Human Interest interview' met een bijzondere studiogast. Bij voorkeur geen BNR'ers of andere babbelzieke leeghoofden. Maar vooral stille krachten met een goed en boeiend verhaal en een authentieke passie of obsessie. Hét enige programma zónder voorgesprekken, zónder vragenlijstjes en zónder reclame, maar met zelfgekozen muziek. Puur natuur. Zoals in het echte leven. Zoals in de kroeg. Iedere eerste vrijdag van de maand te horen bij ATOS RTV tussen 19:00 en 20:00.more Host Mohammed Benzakour
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. 🎙️ Interesting Humans Podcast

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🫆 Real stories about fear, failure, and rebuild — because your story isn't finished either. 🇺🇸 Host @jeffhopeck Fmr U.S. Secret Service Officer.
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 27 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. The Fargo Five with Conrad Fargo

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The Fargo Five is a human-interest podcast based in the Red River Valley, hosted by Conrad Fargo. Each episode dives into the five essential questions—who, what, where, how, and why—to uncover the real stories of the extra ordinary people who shape our North of Normal metro. From artists to business owners, musicians to misfits, this show explores the turning points and personal moments that make someone who they are. Honest, curious, and full of heart—this is Fargo, one story at a time.more Producer/Network Conrad Fargo
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Apple Rating 2/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Red Lodge - The Podcast

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This podcast provides the listener with unique human interest stories from various individuals who have in some way or another brushed up against the small magical mountain town of Red Lodge, Montana. Red Lodge, a town of 2,700 people located at the edge of the Beartooth Mountains, and just 68 miles northeast of Yellowstone National Park, is known for its stunning landscapes and beautiful scenery...more Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Not About Sports

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Not About Sports is a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by seasoned journalist Dan Brown and media-savvy Silicon Valley veteran Rick Reid. The show offers listeners a fresh take on athletes by exploring their passions and interests beyond the sports they play.From career transitions to unique hobbies and personal stories, Dan and Rick dive deep into what drives their guests outside of the game...more Producer/Network Dan Brown and Rick Reid
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Heartbeat Narratives

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Welcome to Heartbeat Narratives, a podcast that uncovers stories of joy by celebrating the people, places, and passions we love. Based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, guests from the islands and beyond explore what makes their hearts beat - what lights them up. Host Molly Noelani Mamaril created this space for uplifting, organic conversations that allow listeners a glimpse into people's inner lives and interests. She feels that everyone has a valuable story and that by leading with curiosity and aloha, we will cultivate meaningful relationships...more Producer/Network Molly Mamaril
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. How Do You Money?

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Ever felt like money is the one thing we just don't talk about? You're not alone. Not enough of us are happy talking about our cash - in fact, 81% of people in the UK actively avoid discussing their finances. But my experience tells me everyone has a powerful money story to share. Enter: How Do You Money? A human-interest podcast featuring frank interviews with ordinary people for ultra honest money conversations, based around how they use and think about their own money, their habits, regrets, and how their relationship with their finances truly impacts their lives.more Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. Aged to Perfection

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Human interest for senior citizens
Producer/Network John and Jo
Email ****@outlook.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. The Bataaxal Podcast

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The Bataaxal Podcast,a space where real stories are unsealed. From human interest stories to deep personal truths…From silent cries for help to bold messages meant for those in power, we open the letters that matter!One letter at a time,we connect, we heal, and we speak. The Bataaxal Podcast, Unsealing voices, one letter✉️ at a time😊more Estimated listeners
Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

19. Left Field

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Left Field podcast is a collection of human interest stories. Stories that challenge the status quo, proving there are a multitude of ways to live this precious life. How do you journey through creative or unusual paths to set yourself up for the life you most want to live? What once was stories of inspiration I heard from my close friends has become conversations I can have with many more beyond my direct circle. With some luck we will crack open topics that reveal what ideals you do (or don't) hold most dear, looking closer at what most excites or engages you along the way.more Email ****@icloud.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Beyond the Uniform: The Untold Stories

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Far North Queensland Legacy presents Beyond the Uniform: The Untold Stories. A raw, unfiltered podcast sharing the journeys of veterans and their families. The highs, the battles, the moments that define them. These are the stories you haven't heard but need to! Ready to deploy this Anzac Day.more Estimated listeners
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21. The Kindness Factor Podcast

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Join hosts Dr. Elia Gourgouris - The Happiness Doctor, also known as the 'Happy Greek', and Randy McNeely - Captain Kindman, as they bring in intriguing guests who share impactful personal experiences with the transformative power of kindness.  BE WARNED - You'll more than likely come away with a case of 'pay it forwarditis' and a desire to join the growing #kindnemic working to spread the kindness contagion wherever you go! Dr...more Producer/Network Randy McNeely
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact