25 Best Infotainment Podcasts

1. Stuff You Should Know

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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 no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Hosts Josh Clark, Charles W. Bryant
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@iheartmedia.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 106KFacebook 822.7KTwitter 89.5KInstagram 105.6K Avg Length 42 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. Radiolab

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Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.MORE Hosts Lulu Miller, Latif Nasser
Producer/Network Radiolab
Email ****@wnyc.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Evan Ratliff, Rachel Gross +1 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 55K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Freakonomics Radio

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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 decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior.To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.MORE Host Stephen J. Dubner
Email ****@freakonomics.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Brian Burke, Morgan Housel +8 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 44.3KFacebook 343.8KTwitter 602.9K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Ologies with Alie Ward

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Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.MORE Host Alie Ward
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Simon Singh, Angela Jones
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 33.4K Avg Length 75 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. No Such Thing As A Fish

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Award-winning podcast from the QI offices in which the writers of the hit BBC show discuss the best things they've found out this week.Hosted by Dan Schreiber (@schreiberland) with James Harkin (@jamesharkin), Andrew Hunter Murray (@andrewhunterm), and Anna Ptaszynski (#GetAnnaOnTwitter)MORE Hosts Dan Schreiber, James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray, Anna Ptaszynski
Email ****@hotmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 29.1KFacebook 40.4KTwitter 84.8KInstagram 67K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Mar 2014 Get Email Contact

6. Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Join Holly and Tracy as they bring you the greatest and strangest Stuff You Missed In History Class in this podcast by iHeartRadio.
Hosts Holly Frey, Tracy Wilson
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@iheartradio.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 27.8KFacebook 505.4KTwitter 37KInstagram 38.5K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds picks a subject from history and examine it.
Hosts Dave Anthony, Gareth Reynolds
Producer/Network The Dollop
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Beth Stelling, Katie Nolan +5 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 25.6K Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Breakfast Club

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The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Hosts Raashaun Casey, Charlamagne Tha God, Jess Hilarious
Producer/Network The Black Effect Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Dr. Jamal Bryant, Teddy Riley +4 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 15.7K Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. DISGRACELAND

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You know the myths. You've seen the biopics. But if you're the kind of music fan who craves the rest of the story—the stuff they buried or cleaned up for streaming and theaters—this is your podcast. DISGRACELAND is the award-winning show that reveals the deeply human, highly dramatic, true crime fueled chaos behind legendary musicians like Amy Winehouse, Jerry Lee Lewis, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the Grateful Dead, Blondie, and more...MORE Host Jake Brennan
Producer/Network Double Elvis Productions
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 15.8KFacebook 101.8KTwitter 7.9KInstagram 225.5K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino

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Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino breaks down reality TV and iconic pop culture moments. Special guests deep dive with Danny into the topics we all care about: The Real Housewives and nostalgic entertainment, with some fun detours along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Host Danny Pellegrino
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Karen Huger, Hannah Aaron Brown +1 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 10.4KFacebook 9KInstagram 267.5K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. The Daily Zeitgeist

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There's more news and less comprehension today than any historical period that didn't involve literal witch trials, and trying to stay on top of it all can feel like playing a game of telephone with 30 people, except everyone's speaking at the same time and like a third of them are openly racist for some reason. From Cracked co-founder Jack O'Brien, THE DAILY ZEITGEIST is stepping into that fray with some of the funniest and smartest comedic and journalistic minds around...MORE Hosts Jack OBrien, Miles Gray
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@howstuffworks.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guest Michael Swaim
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 5.9K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Hard Factor

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Cheat on the news with Hard Factor. Satirical daily news podcast, not hyper-polarizing and depressing like all the others. Drops at Midnight Eastern, 5 Days a Week, 24/7/365. Follow the pod on social @HardFactorNews. Hosts: @hardfactorMark @hardfactorPat @hardfactorWes @hardfactorWill. Full video episodes: YouTube.com/HardFactorNews Join our community: patreon.com/hardfactor Voicemail Line: 512.270.1480MORE Hosts Mark Borghi, Pat Cassidy, Wes, Will Smith, Pft Commenter
Producer/Network Unknown
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4.5K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

13. Tea Time UNFILTERED With Lovelyti

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Spilling tea on hip-hop, pop culture, and the latest trending topics on social media.Tea Time UNFILTERED with Lovelyti will feature entertainment news, the latest information, and candid conversations about a multitude of topics, concerning young women and men across the globe.MORE Host Lovelyti
Email ****@yahoo.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Don Lemon, Candace Owens +7 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 3.8KFacebook 241.1KTwitter 49K Avg Length 80 min Format Long form Since Jan 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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14. Sounds Like A Cult

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Putting the 'cult' in culture… Do you think SoulCycle is a cult? What about the Royal Family? What about Disney Adults? Or spiritual influencers? Is Instagram itself a cult? We're Sounds Like A Cult, an iHeart Radio Award-winning podcast that analyzes a different fanatical group every week to try and answer the big question: This ~sounds~ like a cult, but is it really? Created and hosted by New York Times-bestselling author Amanda Montell, co-hosted and produced by Chelsea Charles and Reese Oliver.For advertising opportunities please email ****@Studio71us.com   We want to make the p..MORE Hosts Amanda Montell, Isabela Medina-Mate
Producer/Network Studio71
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Tefi Pessoa, John Dehlin +7 more
Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 5.4KTwitter 2.6KInstagram 60.7K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. The Philip DeFranco Show

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Listening to the news doesn't have to suck. Get informed and entertained with The Philip DeFranco Show! Watch a smart, fast-paced, no-BS breakdown of the biggest stories shaping our world. New episodes Monday through Thursday from one of the most trusted voices of the last 2 decades.MORE Host Philip DeFranco
Email ****@wearetrival.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.4K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. The Bravo Docket

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Welcome to The Bravo Docket, where reality TV drama meets the courtroom. Join Cesie and Angela, two attorneys with a passion for pop culture, as they dive into the juiciest lawsuits and legal battles in the world of Bravo. Each episode breaks down sensational legal disputes, making complex issues both engaging and accessible. Whether you're here for facts, fun, or Law 101, get ready to laugh, learn, and lawyer up with The Bravo Docket! Cesie is admitted to the State Bars of California and New York. Angela is admitted to the State Bars of Texas, Kansas, and Missouri...MORE Hosts Cesie, Angela
Producer/Network Podcast Nation
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guest Amanda Frances
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.9K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Go Fact Yourself

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Twice a month, host J. Keith van Straaten and co-host Helen Hong quiz the smartest celebrities they know to find out why they love what they love! Recorded before a live audience in downtown Los Angeles, this game show features comedians, actors, and musicians answering arcane questions on topics they claim to be experts in. But don't worry; if they slip up, there are real experts on hand to give us the facts!MORE Hosts J. Keith van Straaten, Helen Hong
Producer/Network Maximum Fun
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Jon Lovett, Jay Mohr +5 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 942Twitter 1.7KInstagram 2.9K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

18. Your Bish Therapist

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Melissa Reich, M.A. is a therapist turned pop culture enthusiast. Melissa earned a B.A. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. Melissa provides clinical interpretations based on observable behaviors in the media, while building a community along the way. Welcome! Full video content can be veiwed on @yourbishtherapist YouTube channel, Patreon and on Spotify Disclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only...MORE Hosts Melissa Reich, Mandy Slutsker
Producer/Network Melissa Reich
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Mary Payne Gilbert
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 695 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. The Alan Cox Show

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The Alan Cox Show is a twisted talk show in Cleveland, mixing entertainment, politics, information, and comedy into a daily stream of consciousness. Hosted by AC with co-conspirators Rob Anthony & Kat The Serbian Queen.MORE Hosts Bill Squire, Alan Cox, Mary Santora
Producer/Network 100.7 WMMS THE BUZZARD
Email ****@alancoxshow.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 321Facebook 33.8KInstagram 21.6K Avg Length 159 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

20. It Was A Sh*t Show

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Why did it take so long to make a Simpsons movie? Did Ed Harris really almost drown on The Abyss? How many times have they attempted to reboot Batman? And who thought Ugly Sonic was a good idea? Well, making stuff is hard. Especially in the entertainment world where big egos, bigger budgets, and just plain bad luck can make things go horribly wrong. In each episode of It Was a Sh*t Show, hosts Ian, Rae, and Clint dive into the unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories of disastrous, never-ending, and often dangerous productions. New episodes on Wednesdays...MORE Hosts Ian Michael Jentzsch, Jenirae Reynolds, Clint
Producer/Network It Was A Sh*t Show
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 299 Avg Length 84 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast

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The pinnacle of infotainment! Crazy stuff you didn't know about the greatest movies and music of the 80's, 90's, and beyond. Hilarity ensues as a research professor and a pop culture savant are pitted against each other in a debate to determine what entertainment icons of film, music, and games are the best of the best of Generation X. https://www.thesurelypodcast.com/MORE Hosts Jason Colvin, James Dee Graves
Producer/Network Surely You Can't Be Serious Productions, LLC
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 215Facebook 49.7KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 366 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. Ramjack

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Brad Cupples and Alexander Green tackle tomfoolery, shenanigans, and goings-on in an unyielding quest to deliver a little thing the kids like to call 'infotainment' Every week we discuss news, events, and/or personal anecdotes as well as review the finest sitcoms of the 80s in an attempt to learn from their often hidden virtues. Bangarang!MORE Hosts Alexander Green, Brad Cupples
Producer/Network Alexander Green and Brad Cupples
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 30Twitter 135 Avg Length 116 min Format Extended Video Podcast YouTube
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23. Factitious

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An infotainment podcast. Each week, Tom and Rob take it in turns to teach each other about a given topic. The 'teacher' has spent the week researching, while the 'student' is armed only with their existing knowledge of the subject. The teacher's aim is to teach and entertain the student, using three 'Golden Facts'. Along the way, we'll meander, muse and have a laugh...MORE Hosts Tom, Rob
Producer/Network Factitious Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20Facebook 4.5K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. Tell You First

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Hosted by the dynamic duo behind Ministry of Funny and Yah Lah But... - Haresh Tilani & Terence Chia - 'Tell You First' is an edutainment podcast that aims to dive into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know.And the fun doesn't stop there—sometimes, we bring in special guests to join the laughter! Tune in for a one-of-a-kind blend of comedy and knowledge, and uncover a world of captivating insights that will leave you both enlightened and entertained.Produced by Ministry of Funny, and brought to you by MediacorpThe views and opinions shared during this podcast seri..MORE Producer/Network Mediacorp
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 17 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. Trivia Tangents

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Trivia Tangents is your go-to edutainment podcast where host Lina Osofsky puts specialists in the spotlight and quizzes them on passions they know inside and out. From niche crafts and fandoms to science, history, and unexpected rabbit holes, no curiosity is off-limits. Each week brings new guests, surprising fun facts, and lively conversations. Tune in to laugh, learn, and stock up on trivia-ready knowledge!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact