20 Best Nonfiction Podcasts

1. Wild Thing

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Wild Thing is a long-form, narrative podcast about the obsessions that capture our imaginations. This sound-rich and deeply reported show examines the relationship between science and society—that point where scientific inquiry collides with our very human desire to find answers, even when there are none. Whether it's seeking out Sasquatch, looking skyward for extraterrestrial life, or probing the power of the atom, exploring the unknown helps us better understand ourselves. Every season, host Laura Krantz tackles a brand new topic, so be sure to start with the first episode for each one.MORE Host Laura Krantz
Producer/Network Foxtopus Ink
Email ****@foxtopus.ink
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 4.2KFacebook 1.8KTwitter 1.3KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium 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. After Words

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C-SPAN brings together best-selling nonfiction authors and influential interviewers for wide-ranging, hour- long conversations. Find this podcast every Saturday after 10 pm ET. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you 'Lectures in History' and 'Q&A' podcasts.MORE Producer/Network C-SPAN
Email ****@c-span.org
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 252Facebook 2.9MTwitter 2MInstagram 865.3K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Since Sep 2011 Get Email Contact

3. Multispective

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Multispective is a podcast that shares true, personal, dark and unique stories of overcoming adversity. We invite guests from all over the world to get raw and vulnerable, sharing their life experiences on topics such as mental health, trauma, addiction, grief, incarceration, abuse and so on... Video episodes available on YouTube. Please follow/subscribe on your preferred platform and let us know your thoughts. If you enjoy Multispective, please support by rating the show ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ You can also support us on our Patreon page. www.patreon...MORE Host Jennica Sadhwani
Producer/Network Jennica Sadhwani | Not Today Media
Email ****@multispective.org
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 34Facebook 231Instagram 422 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Writer on the Side

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Most employees want to write a book but don't have the time to write or don't know where to start. This podcast will show you how to get your nonfiction book published while working a full-time job. You'll also get simple tips about launching and marketing your book.MORE Host Hassan Osman
Producer/Network Hassan Osman
Email ****@writerontheside.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 52Facebook 642Twitter 1.7KInstagram 734 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

5. The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara is a weekly podcast that showcases leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, documentary film, radio and podcasts about the art and craft of telling true stories.   Follow the show @creativenonfictionpodcast on Instagram and Threads and visit patreon.com/cnfpod to support!MORE Host Brendan OMeara
Producer/Network Brendan O'Meara
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 172Twitter 2.5KInstagram 666 Since Mar 2013 Get Email Contact

6. For Real

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For Real is a biweekly nonfiction podcast that puts the spotlight on new books and old favorites that tell it like it is, or at least try to.
Hosts Rebecca Joines Schinsky, Alice Nuttall, Kim Ukura
Producer/Network Book Riot
Email ****@bookriot.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 170Facebook 872.7KTwitter 253.8KInstagram 316.1K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Feb 2018 Get Email Contact

7. Read to Lead Podcast

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If you believe as I do, that intentional and consistent reading is key to success in business and in life, then this is your podcast. My goal each week is to bring you key thoughts and insights from my conversations with those I consider to be among today's brightest minds: our generation's non-fiction authors. We discuss their latest book, as well as their unique perspectives on Leadership, Business, Personal Development, Marketing, Career, and Entrepreneurship. If you love reading, or desire to do more of it, then consider this podcast your audio Cliff's Notes...MORE Host Jeff Brown
Producer/Network Jeff Brown
Email ****@readtoleadpodcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 640Facebook 982Twitter 4.6KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2014 Get Email Contact

8. The Book Pile

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A podcast where comedians tell you about books so you never have to read! (Now including fiction!) Kellen does standup; Dave writes ads; together they highlight lessons from the world's best books--and some of the worst. New episode every Monday!MORE Hosts Kellen Erskine, David Vance
Producer/Network Kellen Erskine and David Vance
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 606Facebook 94.1KTwitter 4.3KInstagram 193.5K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

9. Non-Fiction Nitroglycerin

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Notes and reviews of the non-fiction titles I listen to.
Producer/Network Harvey Mushman
Email ****@protonmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

10. Cheerful Book Club

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Join Ed Miliband, Geoff Lloyd and friends for a conversation about the biggest ideas in non-fiction books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Producer/Network Cheerful
Email ****@cheerfulpodcast.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 128Facebook 159Twitter 613 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

11. The Not Your Grandmother's Book Club Podcast

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Welcome to the Not Your Grandmother's Book Club Podcast, where we read right-wing nonfiction so you don't have to. Join us and read along, or more likely don't as we slog through the worst that american publishing has to offer.MORE Hosts Kevin, Benedict
Producer/Network NYGBC
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 67Facebook 390Twitter 5K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

12. Guardians of the River

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2021 Best Narrative Nonfiction Podcast Award winner at Tribeca Film Festival and Jackson Wild Film Festival. This is the story of the guardians of the Okavango water system and their monumental task: conserve a remote, near pristine environment facing threats from all sides. This podcast follows what happens when worlds connect, and at times collide, with the common goal of protecting a placeMORE Producer/Network Wild Bird Trust, NGOWP, House of Pod
Email ****@HOUSEOFPOD.ORG
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 293Facebook 1MTwitter 457Instagram 9K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Jun 2021 Get Email Contact

13. Things That Make You Go Hmmm Book Review Podcast

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Podcast that reviews popular nonfiction books
Producer/Network Jason Coleman
Email ****@yahoo.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Brief Audio Book

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Non-fiction book summary discussed briefly in every episode.
Email ****@gmail.com
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Facebook 517Twitter 3Instagram 67 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

15. Get Your Book Done

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Join USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, award-winning publisher and book writing coach, Christine Kloser, each week as she brings you deep-dive interviews with New York Times best-sellers, publishing industry leaders, everyday authors, and marketing experts eager to help you make a difference with your message and experience publishing success. If you're a non-fiction author thinking about writing a book or already working on one this podcast is for you!MORE Email ****@turnkeypodcast.com
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Facebook 3.9KTwitter 5.8KInstagram 714 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

16. Smart Women Publish

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This podcast is a collection of useful conversations with business and professional women who have self-published non-fiction books. They are happy to share their experience to help you with yours. You will also find other experts who assist authors in the various aspects of publishing and marketing books and themselves. I am your host, Bev Ryan, author of 'Smart Women Publish'. I also provide book coaching & book production services to non-fiction authors.MORE Host Bev Ryan
Email ****@bevryanpublish.com
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Twitter 339Instagram 1K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

17. The Cultured Club Podcast

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Hi, I'm Vivi and welcome to The Cultured Club Podcast where we review your favourite non-fiction books. ****@thecultured.life on Instagram!www.theculturedmarketer.co.uk
Host Vivi Koroma Kala
Producer/Network Vivi from @thecultured.life
Email ****@koromakala.co.uk
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Instagram 4.1K Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

18. Daily Book Dose

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Every day we post chapter by chapter our insights and perspective on well-known self-development or non-fiction best seller book.We discuss the book cover to cover. Join us not only for a readout of the book, or a synopsis, but a deeper discussion with our perspective.MORE Producer/Network Miten Shah
Email ****@gmail.com
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Instagram 67 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact