23 Best Microbiology Podcasts
Microbiology Podcasts
Here are 23 Best Microbiology Podcasts worth listening to in 2026.
Export Contact List1. This Week in Microbiology
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This Week in Microbiology is a podcast about unseen life on Earth hosted by Vincent Racaniello and friends. Following in the path of his successful shows 'This Week in Virology' (TWiV) and 'This Week in Parasitism' (TWiP), Racaniello and guests produce an informal yet informative conversation about microbes which is accessible to everyone, no matter what their science background.more Hosts Vincent Racaniello, Elio Schaechter, Michael Schmidt, Michele Swanson, Petra Levin
Producer/Network Vincent Racaniello
Email ****@columbia.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Mark O. Martin, Nancy +1 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 748Facebook 37.6KTwitter 198.3KInstagram 7.5K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Feb 2011 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. Matters Microbial
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Matters Microbial is a podcast about the wonders of microbiology, microbiologists, and microbial centrism with Dr. Mark Martin
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Producer/Network Mark O. Martin
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Michael Travisano, Dr. Joseph Zackular +11 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
3. Meet the Microbiologist
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Who is microbiology? Meet the Microbiologist (MTM) introduces you to the people who discover, innovate and advance the field of microbiology. Go behind-the-scenes of the microbial sciences with experts in virology, bacteriology, mycology, parasitology and more! Share in their passion for microbes and hear about research successes and even a few setbacks in their field...more Host Ashley Hagen
Producer/Network Ashley Hagen, M.S.
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Glen McGugan, Andrea Prinzi +17 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 61Twitter 3.3KInstagram 71.4K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
4. Let's Talk Micro
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Clinical microbiology explained in simple terms, suitable for students and microbiologists alike. We discuss organisms, reactions, infectious diseases, and more. Hosted by Luis Plaza, a Medical Laboratory Scientist and microbiologist, who also shares his experiences in the field.more Host Luis Plaza
Email ****@yahoo.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Bobbi Pritt, Dr. Robert Tibbetts +18 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 53Twitter 2.9KInstagram 4.3K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
5. Microbe Talk
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Microbe Talk is a podcast from the Microbiology Society, interviewing researchers about bacteria, viruses and parasites. We are the largest microbiology society in Europe, covering all aspects of microbial science.more Producer/Network Microbiology Society
Email ****@microbiologysociety.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr Alicia Demirjian, Dr Yoann Personne +1 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 30.4KTwitter 76K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2013 Get Email Contact
6. Joyful Microbe
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All about the microbes we encounter in our daily lives (with or without realizing it). The Joyful Microbe podcast helps you see how bacteria, fungi, viruses, archaea, and protozoa live everywhere around us and constantly impact our lives. Host Justine Dees, PhD talks to microbiology experts of all kinds to share the amazing variety of these fascinating microorganisms. Usually, we think of infections, but microbiology is SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT.more Host Justine Dees
Producer/Network Justine Dees, PhD
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Rachel Diner, Andrew Day +8 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 899Twitter 4.4KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
7. MDG: The Podcast
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MDG: The Podcast is a podcast from Microbial Discovery Group with the experts in the field of microbiology, teaching us about the world we live in and how Bacillus is shaping it.
Producer/Network MDG
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Shannon Losing, Stephanie Weber +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
8. Tiny Living Beings
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Tiny Living Beings is where listeners get to know a scientist, a weird microorganism they like, and why they think it's interesting. Our planet is full of billions of different microscopic organisms, most of which are still unknown to science. The ones we do know are diverse and strange. Microbiology knowledge is often gatekept by scientists who discuss this information in exclusive professional circles, but more of these topics need to be shared with the public! Although generally upbeat and fun, conversations often tangentially address frustrations with society or become existential, which..more Producer/Network Julia Van Etten
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Ben Alverson, Dr. Kevin Bird +8 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 21 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
9. ArchaeaCast
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A podcast about the coolest domain of life: Archaea. We talk about some of the most interesting organisms on Earth. Join us to learn about halophiles, acidophiles, hyperthermophiles, methanogens - you name it! Every episode, we discuss a new topic about the science of archaea and at the end, we interview a guest expert!more Producer/Network Priyanka Chatterjee, Connor Hines, Alex Phillips, Theopi Rados
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Dr. Kelly Zatopek
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
10. Microbial Mondays
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Microbes are constantly changing the world around us, in all sorts of seen & unseen ways. From outbreaks of the bubonic plague to outbreaks of SARS, from the yeast used in ancient beers to the yeast in your sourdough starter: microbes shape human experiences, history, & society. Join us in exploring this big microbial world!Microbial Mondays' hosts are scientists who share a passion for science communication. Alex Cloherty holds a PhD in Immunology from the University of Amsterdam, & Merel Sijbranda is completing her PhD in Immunology at the Karolinska Institute. Theme music by Jacky Deng.more Producer/Network Merel Sijbranda and Alex Cloherty
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11. Life Unculturable
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Zero oxygen | infinite chaos. Join us as we talk about all things anaerobic microbiology. Life Unculturable with Sam 🦠 Julia 🍄 & Michael 🧑🎨
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
12. Microbes and Us
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Welcome to our podcast, Microbes and Us, brought to you by the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS). Our FEMS communication gurus, Joseph Shuttleworth and Eleni Koursari, bring into each monthly episode guests from the microbiology field discussing topics from every corner of the microbial world. Whether you are a lover of microbes, a scientist, or you just want to join our fun microbiology community, then this is the podcast for you.more Email ****@fems-microbiology.org
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13. Microbiology Roundtable
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Engage in insightful discussions on the microscopic world of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Explore key microbiological concepts, disease mechanisms, lab diagnostics, and clinical correlations with expert panelists.more Producer/Network MedScroll
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
14. MicroMysteries Podcast
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?️ Welcome to Micro Mysteries! ?️Dive into the fascinating, unseen world of microbes: those tiny yet mighty organisms that have shaped history, medicine, and even the future of our planet. ?✨ Our podcast explores everything from how bacteria communicate to the surprising ways microbes impact health and technology.? Join us for captivating stories, expert insights, and thought-provoking discussions that make science accessible, fun, and inspiring.?For more information and updates, follow us on Instagram and Tiktok @micromysteriespodcastmore Producer/Network Jackie Galbert
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Dr. John Snow
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
15. BacterioFiles
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The podcast for microbe lovers: reporting on exciting news about bacteria, archaea, and sometimes even eukaryotic microbes and viruses.
Host Jesse Noar
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 37Facebook 611Twitter 390 Avg Length 11 min Format Short form Since Dec 2009 Get Email Contact
16. The Microbe Moment With The Microbigals
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The Microbe Moment is science stories and news for the microbe enthused hosted by microbe lover, Tess Deyett, PhD and pharmaceutical microbiologist Jon Mitchell. We will give you exciting stories, horrid histories, and the most up-to-date news all through a microbial lens. We will even interview our friends and heroes, diving into their own microbial journey. Tess, PhD was changed forever with her first glimpse into the unseen world. At her first microbiology class she was instantly hooked, love at first site...more Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook 124Twitter 2.6KInstagram 741 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact
17. Garden State Microbiome
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The Garden State Microbiome explores New Jersey's rich microbiology scene across academia, industry, and government. Meet the microbiologists driving discoveries at Rutgers, Princeton, Center for Discovery & Innovation, Rowan, Wm Paterson, Montclair State, Seton Hall, NJIT, and biotech giants like Merck, Pfizer, Bristol-Myers, and J&J. In New Jersey, microbiology connects healthcare, environment, and biotech in powerful ways...more Producer/Network Hosted by Ray Sullivan, produced by Will Stolting
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Dr. Lynn Silver, Dr. Tom Silhavy +5 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
18. This Week in Virology
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This Week in Virology is a netcast about viruses - the kind that make you sick.
Hosts Vincent Racaniello, Brianne Barker, Richard Condit, Alan Dove, Daniel Griffin, Angela R. Mingarelli, Jolene Ramsey, Kathy Spindler
Producer/Network Vincent Racaniello
Email ****@microbe.tv
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guest Dr. Daniel Griffin
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 2.8K Avg Length 81 min Format Long form Since Sep 2008 Get Email Contact
19. Editors in Conversation
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Editors in Conversation is the official podcast of the American Society for Microbiology Journals. Editors in Conversation features discussions between ASM Journals Editors, researchers and clinicians working on the most cutting edge issues in the microbial sciences. Topics include laboratory diagnosis and clinical treatment of infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, epidemiology of infections, multidrug-resistant organisms, pharmacology of antimicrobial agents, susceptibility testing, and more.The podcast is directed to microbiologists, infectious diseases clinicians, pharmacists and..more Hosts Alex McAdam, Elli Theel
Producer/Network American Society for Microbiology
Email ****@asmusa.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jeffrey Klausner M.D. MPH, Dr. Frieder Schaumburg +2 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 44Facebook 407.3KTwitter 91.1K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
20. Micro binfie podcast
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Microbial Bioinformatics is a rapidly changing field marrying computer science and microbiology. Join us as we share some tips and tricks we've learnt over the years. If you're student just getting to grips to the field, or someone who just wants to keep tabs on the latest and greatest - this podcast is for you. The hosts are Dr. Lee - a bioinformatician in the United States, Dr. Nabil-Fareed Alikhan from the University of Oxford (UK), and Prof. Andrew Page from Origin Sciences (UK) and bring together years of experience in microbial bioinformatics. The opinions expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect the views of University of Oxford or Origin Sciences...more Hosts Nabil Fareed Alikhan, Andrew Page, Lee Katz
Producer/Network Microbial Bioinformatics
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Bede Constantinides, Nabil +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact
21. Dr. B's microbio and molbio stuff
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Mostly audio recordings of microbiology lectures for students who want to listen without watching a video. Based on the OpenStax microbiology textbook and also lab summaries. In addition, molecular biology lectures from the Tropp book. Sometimes, other class information too.more Producer/Network abarral
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22. Going Macro on Micro
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'Going Macro on Micro' is a podcast that explores emerging themes and pressing issues in the world of microbiology. From investigating the global challenges of infection control to unveiling the future of diagnostic technologies, 'Going Macro on Micro' provides listeners with thought-provoking insights and actionable takeaways. Join Dr. Lough and her expert guests as they explore the frontiers of microbiology and tackle the pressing issues that impact us all.more Producer/Network Beckman Coulter
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23. Grow Microbiology
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An audio podcast series dedicated to the sharing of ideas, best practices, teaching tips, educational solutions, and other exciting topics in Microbiology.
Producer/Network McGraw Hill
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 58.5KTwitter 16.6KInstagram 29.1K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
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| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Podcast Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | Location | |
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| Vincent Racaniello | Co Host | asm.org/Podcasts/TWiM | 378 | Male | @profvrr | 190.3K | NY, United States | |
| Elio Schaechter | Co Host | asm.org/Podcasts/TWiM | 378 | Male | ||||
| Michael Schmidt | Co Host | asm.org/Podcasts/TWiM | 378 | Male | @twimschmidt | 457 | Charleston, SC, United States | |
| Michele Swanson | Co Host | asm.org/Podcasts/TWiM | 378 | Female | Ann Arbor, MI, United States | |||
| Petra Levin | Co Host | asm.org/Podcasts/TWiM | 378 | Female | ||||
| Dr.Mark Martin | Host | 131 | Male | @markowenmartin | 10.4K | Tacoma, WA, United States | ||
| Ashley Hagen | Host | asm.org/Podcasts/MTM | 336 | Female | @ashleylhagen | Washington, D.C., United States | ||
| Luis Plaza | Host | rss.com/podcasts/letstalkmicro | 497 | Male | Orlando, FL, United States | |||
| Justine Dees | Host | joyfulmicrobe.com/category/podcast-episodes | 39 | Female | @justineldees | |||
| Jesse Noar | Host | bacteriofiles.com | 218 | Male | @jessenoar | Raleigh, NC, United States | ||
| Vincent Racaniello | Co Host | microbe.tv/twiv | 946 | Male | @profvrr | 198.3K | NY, United States | |
| Brianne Barker | Co Host | microbe.tv/twiv | 946 | Female | @bioprofbarker | Madison, NJ, United States | ||
| Richard Condit | Co Host | microbe.tv/twiv | 946 | @richcondit | 3.2K | Austin, TX, United States | ||
| Alan Dove | Co Host | microbe.tv/twiv | 946 | Male | ||||
| Daniel Griffin | Co Host | microbe.tv/twiv | 946 | Male | @danielgriffinmd | 18.6K | NY, United States | |
| Angela R. Mingarelli | Co Host | microbe.tv/twiv | 946 | Female | @immunevet | 338 | Montreal, QC, Canada | |
| Jolene Ramsey | Co Host | microbe.tv/twiv | 946 | Female | @jrrmicro | 862 | College Station, TX, United States | |
| Kathy Spindler | Co Host | microbe.tv/twiv | 946 | Female | Ann Arbor, MI, United States | |||
| Alex McAdam | Co Host | asmjournals.libsyn.com | 188 | Male | @alexandermcada5 | |||
| Elli Theel | Co Host | asmjournals.libsyn.com | 188 | Female | @etheelphd | |||
| Nabil Fareed Alikhan | Co Host | soundcloud.com/microbinfie | 159 | @happy_khan | 1.9K | |||
| Andrew Page | Co Host | soundcloud.com/microbinfie | 159 | @andrewjpage | 2.7K | |||
| Lee Katz | Co Host | soundcloud.com/microbinfie | 159 | @lskatz | 837 |
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