20 Best Physics Podcasts
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Export Contact List1. Daniel and Kelly's Extraordinary Universe
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Scientists Daniel and Kelly cannot stop talking about our amazing, wonderful, weird Universe! Each episode is a fun, easy-to-understand, and in-depth explanation of topics in science, from particles to black holes to moon colonies to ecosystems to parasites and everything else in the Universe!MORE Hosts Kelly Weinersmith, Daniel Whiteson
Producer/Network iHeartPodcasts
Email ****@danielandjorge.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3.3KFacebook 2.4KTwitter 5.4KInstagram 4.6K Avg Length 52 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. Physics World Weekly Podcast
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Physics World Weekly offers a unique insight into the latest news, breakthroughs and innovations from the global scientific community. Our award-winning journalists reveal what has captured their imaginations about the stories in the news this week, which might span anything from quantum physics and astronomy through to materials science, environmental research and policy, and biomedical science and technology. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World website...MORE Host Hamish Johnston
Producer/Network Physics World
Email ****@physicsworld.com
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 146Facebook 585.1KTwitter 420.7K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
3. Physics World Stories Podcast
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Physics is full of captivating stories, from ongoing endeavours to explain the cosmos to ingenious innovations that shape the world around us. In the Physics World Stories podcast, Andrew Glester talks to the people behind some of the most intriguing and inspiring scientific stories. Listen to the podcast to hear from a diverse mix of scientists, engineers, artists and other commentators. Find out more about the stories in this podcast by visiting the Physics World website...MORE Host Andrew Glester
Producer/Network Physics World
Email ****@uwe.ac.uk
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 190Facebook 585.1KTwitter 420.7K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
4. Why This Universe?
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The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and co-host Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Part of The University of Chicago Podcast Network.MORE Hosts Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman
Producer/Network Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman
Email ****@wisc.edu
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 521Twitter 654 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact
5. Physics Frontiers
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Jim Rantschler and Randy Morrison discuss physics from elementary particles to cosmological effects at the limits of our theoretical knowledge or have recently emerged.
Hosts Jim Rantschler, Randy Morrison
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 144Facebook 213Twitter 199 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Nov 2016 Get Email Contact
6. Math & Physics Podcast
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Two University of Toronto students in the math and physics program discuss interesting topics in the field.
Hosts Parker Levesque, Rayhan Walia
Producer/Network Parker Levesque, Rayhan Walia
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 99Twitter 43Instagram 3.5K Avg Length 94 min Format Extended Since May 2020 Get Email Contact
7. The Titanium Physicists Podcast
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Dr. Ben Tippett and his team of physicists believe that anyone can understand physics. Black Holes! Lightning! Coronal Mass Ejections! Quantum Mechanics! Fortnightly, they explain a topic from advanced physics, using explanations, experiments and fun metaphors to a non-physicist guest. Visit the website to see a list of topics sorted by physics field.MORE Host Benjamin Tippett
Producer/Network Brachiolope Media Network
Email ****@titaniumphysics.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 638Facebook 1KTwitter 2.3K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Nov 2011 Get Email Contact
8. Eigenbros
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Two physicists talk about whatever interests them that week, and every now and then, something smart comes out. https://linktr.ee/Eigenbros
Hosts Juan, Terence
Producer/Network Juan & Terence
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 20Twitter 2.4KInstagram 272 Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Since May 2019 Video Podcast YouTube
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9. Physics Alive
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Physics Alive is the podcast where host, Brad Moser, Ph.D., sparks new life into the physics classroom. Each episode supports and shares the many forward-thinking developments that have come from physics education research and inspiring educators. Brad speaks with teachers who employ innovative and active learning styles, researchers on the frontiers of physics education, catalysts for change on important social issues in the STEM community, and students who want the most out of their education.MORE Host Brad Moser
Producer/Network Brad Moser
Email ****@physicsalive.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 42Twitter 289 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact
10. Physical Attraction
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Physical Attraction is the show that explores topics in science, technology, and the future - from a physicist's perspective. From the birth of stars to the end of the world, from interviews with experts to meticulously-researched deep dives, we'll explore the topics that shape our world.MORE Host Thomas
Producer/Network PhysicsPodcast.com
Email ****@hotmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 144 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
11. Physics Rules
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Brief explanations of the concepts that puzzle first-time physics students.
Producer/Network Physics Rules
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact
12. Quantized Ramblings
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This podcast is an attempt to record the (hopefully) coherent ramblings of three guys working their way through a physics degree. We like to listen to each other talk about physics. We will recklessly extrapolate and assume that you like to listen to us ramble too. Welcome to Quantized RamblingsMORE Host Chetan Pandey
Producer/Network Chetan Pandey
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Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact
13. REVISE GCSE Physics - A podcast by Seneca Learning
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Welcome to REVISE, the ultimate podcast for those ready to ace their Physics GCSE exams! Are you feeling the exam pressure building up like a stack of unread textbooks? Fear not! Join us as we transform daunting topics into digestible, engaging, and easy-to-follow episodes.To see all of Seneca Learning's available content, visit our website https://app.senecalearning.com/MORE Producer/Network Seneca Learning
Email ****@seneca.io
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Apple Reviews 30Facebook 2.1KTwitter 15.2KInstagram 14.5K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact
14. The Physics Teaching Podcast
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A podcast for Teachers of Physics, made by Physics Teachers
Hosts Thomas W-P, Robin Griffiths, Rosie McTavish
Producer/Network Thomas W-P and Robin Griffiths
Email ****@physicsteachingpodcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 1.9KTwitter 2.8KInstagram 777 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact
15. The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition
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The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition is a guided review through all ten units of classical mechanics. Areas of focus include kinematics, motion, energy, momentum, electricity and sound. Plus, a thorough review of essential math skills and graphing analysis through practical examples! Make sure to subscribe wherever you get podcasts, download the accompanying study guides for extra practice, and follow along on social media for the question of the day and course updates! The 2021 exam is on Wednesday, May 5th.MORE Hosts Ryan McDowell, Melanie Kingett
Producer/Network Ryan McDowell, Melanie Kingett
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9Facebook 135Twitter 223Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact
16. DrBry The Physics Guy Podcast
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If you have ever been fascinated by popular science and longed to explore physics on a deeper level but found textbooks dull and impenetrable? Have you ever listened time and again to how 'all physicists agree' and thought to yourself, no wonder we are in trouble if they all agree to that! Then this is maybe for you. Having grown bored of the religious dogma that often passes for physics these days, Dr. Bry decided to take a look for himself, his battle cry 'Nullius in Verba', On the word of no one.MORE Email ****@drbry.com
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Facebook 1.1KTwitter 17 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact
Physics shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | Location | |
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| Kelly Weinersmith | Co Host | omny.fm/shows/daniel-and-jorge-explain-the-universe | 92 | Female | @fuschmu | 8.7K | Charlottesville, VA, United States | |
| Daniel Whiteson | Co Host | omny.fm/shows/daniel-and-jorge-explain-the-universe | 92 | Male | @danielwhiteson | 8.3K | ||
| Hamish Johnston | Host | blubrry.com/physicsworldweeklypodcast | 33 | @hamishljohn | 147 | Bristol, United Kingdom | ||
| Andrew Glester | Host | physicsworld.com | Male | Bristol, United Kingdom | ||||
| Dan Hooper | Co Host | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-this-universe/id1523312400 | 19 | Male | @danhooperastro | 8.1K | Madison, WI, United States | |
| Shalma Wegsman | Co Host | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-this-universe/id1523312400 | 19 | Female | @shalmawegs | 317 | ||
| Jim Rantschler | Co Host | physicsfm-frontiers.blogspot.com | 3 | Male | ||||
| Randy Morrison | Co Host | physicsfm-frontiers.blogspot.com | 3 | Male | @physicsmystic | New Orleans, LA, United States | ||
| Parker Levesque | Co Host | mathandphysics.podbean.com | 3 | Male | Montreal, QC, Canada | |||
| Rayhan Walia | Co Host | mathandphysics.podbean.com | 3 | Male | Richmond Hill, ON, Canada | |||
| Benjamin Tippett | Host | titaniumphysics.com | Male | Delta, BC, Canada | ||||
| Juan | Host | eigenbros.com | Male | |||||
| Terence | Host | eigenbros.com | Male | |||||
| Brad Moser | Host | physicsalive.com/episodes | Male | @physicsalive | 335 | Plymouth, NH, United States | ||
| Thomas | Host | physicspodcast.com/site | 104 | Male | @physicspod | 2.1K | ||
| Chetan Pandey | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chetan-pandey8 | Male | |||||
| Thomas W-P | Co Host | the.physicsteachingpodcast.com | 8 | Cambridge, United Kingdom | ||||
| Robin Griffiths | Co Host | the.physicsteachingpodcast.com | 8 | Male | ||||
| Rosie McTavish | Co Host | the.physicsteachingpodcast.com | 8 | Female | Chatteris, United Kingdom | |||
| Ryan McDowell | Host | the-apsolute-recap-physics-1-edition.simplecast.com/episodes | Male | @rmcdowell_lschs | ||||
| Melanie Kingett | Host | the-apsolute-recap-physics-1-edition.simplecast.com/episodes | Female | |||||
| Dr. Kiki Sanford Science Media | twis.org | 62 | ||||||
| Neil deGrasse Tyson | startalk-all-stars.simplecast.com | 8 | ||||||
| DrBry | drbry.com/podcast | 4 | @drbrym | 17 | ||||
| Richard Dawkins | startalk-all-stars.simplecast.com | 1 | ||||||
| StarTalk Radio | startalk-all-stars.simplecast.com | 1 | ||||||
| Bill Nye | startalk-all-stars.simplecast.com | 1 | ||||||
| Joseph Guzman | beyond-the-physics.simplecast.com/episodes | 1 | ||||||
| Dr. Kiki Sanford | twis.org | 1 | ||||||
| Dr. Kirsten Sanford Science Media | twis.org | 1 | ||||||
| Irene Roman | beyond-the-physics.simplecast.com/episodes | 1 | ||||||
| Gary O'Reilly | startalk-all-stars.simplecast.com | 1 | ||||||
| Janna Levin | startalk-all-stars.simplecast.com | 1 | ||||||
| Neil deGrase Tyson | startalk-all-stars.simplecast.com | 1 | ||||||
| Chuck Nice | startalk-all-stars.simplecast.com | 1 |
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