20 Best Physics Podcasts

1. StarTalk Radio

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Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.MORE Hosts Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, Gary Ou2019Reilly
Producer/Network SiriusXM Podcasts
Email ****@startalkradio.net
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 18.9K Avg Length 59 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. This Week in Science The Kickass Science Podcast

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The kickass weekly science and technology radio show presenting a humorous and irreverent look at the week in science and tech. Each show TWIS discusses the latest in cutting edge science news on topics such as genetic engineering, cybernetics, space exploration, neuro science, and a show favorite Countdown to World Robot Domination. The show is hosted by Dr. Kirsten Sanford, a PhD in neuroscience, Justin Jackson, a wisecracking professional car salesman and armchair physicist, and Blair Bazdarich, a zoologist...MORE Hosts Kirsten Sanford, Justin Jackson, Blair Bazdarich
Producer/Network Dr. Kirsten Sanford Science Media
Email ****@thisweekinscience.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 625Twitter 4.5K Avg Length 106 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. 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
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3.3KFacebook 2.4KTwitter 5.4KInstagram 4.6K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. 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 586.7KTwitter 420.7K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Beyond the Physics

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Beyond the Physics is a podcast run by Joseph Guzman and Irene Roman, PhD physics students, who hope to learn more about the universe, and the people that make up the culture behind the science. Come along as we hope to tackle some of the most difficult, and thought provoking questions of our time, and shatter the notions of what it takes to be a physicist.MORE Hosts Joseph Guzman, Irene Roman
Producer/Network Joseph Guzman
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 482Twitter 5 Avg Length 140 min Format Extended Since Jun 2019 Get Email Contact

6. 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 586.7KTwitter 420.7K Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. 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 38 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

8. 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
Producer/Network Jim Rantschler
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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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
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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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12. 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

13. 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
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 144 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Physics Rules

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Brief explanations of the concepts that puzzle first-time physics students.
Producer/Network Physics Rules
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

15. 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

16. Physics - Empowering People

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Alex Kwang explores the cutting-edge applications of interdisciplinary physics to solve humanitarian issues. It's an interesting listen about the lifelong journey of scientists, from pencil scribbles on paper to industrial testing.MORE Host Alex Kwang
Producer/Network Alex Kwang
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Twitter 13 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

17. 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 14.6K Avg Length 4 min Format Bite size Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact

18. 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 134Twitter 223Instagram 1.7K Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

19. 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 783 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

20. 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