30 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1M+
Recent Guests Conny Aerts, Kevin Espiritu +22 more
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2. Into the Impossible With Brian Keating

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Think like a physicist. Wonder like a human. Into the Impossible is where Cosmic Conversations happen — uniting Nobel Prize winners, iconoclasts, authors, and technologists to explore reality's deepest questions. From AI to aliens, from biophysics to the brain, from the cosmos to the multiverse, Brian Keating, Chancellor's Distinguished Professor of Physics at UC San Diego covers it all. If you've ever asked What's out there? or What's next?, this is where curiosity meets clarity. Learn to think like this. 🎙 Full episodes, notes & more: briankeating.com/podcastmore Host Brian Keating
Producer/Network Big Bang Productions Inc.
Email ****@ucsd.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Juan Maldacena, Tom Griffiths +30 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.4KTwitter 3.5KInstagram 247 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, Ai, and God in a technically rigorous manner. If you'd like to support this endeavor, then please visit the Substack https://curtjaimungal.com as you get ad-free extras. Thank you for your charitable and kindhearted support. My name's Curt Jaimungal, a Torontonian with a degree in mathematical physics from the University of Toronto and I analyze various Theories of Everything from this analytic perspective, though more and more opening up to alternative approaches...more Host Curt Jaimungal
Producer/Network Theories of Everything
Email ****@indiefilmto.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Janna Levin, Juan Maldacena +27 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 899 Avg Length 83 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
Email ****@wisc.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests David Kaplan, Dan Scolnic +1 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 714Twitter 654 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2020 Get Email Contact

5. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Robert Oppenheimer, Andy Weir +2 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 200Facebook 577.4KTwitter 410.8K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Jacob John, Florence Concepcion +19 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 193Facebook 577.4KTwitter 410.8K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. 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
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 165Facebook 210Twitter 199 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Nov 2016 Get Email Contact

8. FQxI Podcast

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Physics podcast from the Foundational Questions Institute (FQxI)
Producer/Network The Foundational Questions Institute
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 37Facebook 3.5KTwitter 19.6KInstagram 21.1K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. Quantum Foundations Podcast

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What does quantum physics tell us about reality? What progress have we made since the days of Einstein and Schrödinger, and what problems are today's quantum research scientists trying to solve? This podcast aims to share a modern perspective on the most fundamental aspects of quantum theory, informed by up-to-date research insights. In each episode, I interview an active researcher about a topic related to their work, with the discussion aimed to be broadly accessible.more Producer/Network Maria Violaris
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Prof. Tim Palmer, Dr. Will Zeng +9 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 29 Avg Length 91 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

10. Quantum Physics for Kids

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Tanvi Gopalan is a 13 year old member of American Mensa who loves Quantum Physics. She teaches all about quantum physics in a fun and simple way. Quantum physics is the study of the smallest things in the universe, and it's one of the most fascinating and important branches of science. But it can also be very confusing, especially for kids. In this podcast, Tanvi explains complex concepts like entanglement, superposition, uncertainty principle and a lot more, in a way that anyone can understand. So whether you're a kid, a parent, or just someone curious about quantum physics, subscribe NOW!more Host Tanvi Gopalan
Producer/Network Subatomic Tanvi
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 26 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

11. Physics of the Human Body

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These interesting podcasts come from the University of Utah Department of Physics and Astronomy and describe how physics is utilized by the human body for every day activities like blood pressure, running vision, breathing, and hearing.  They talk about how strokes are caused, blisters are formed ,how sun screens work and how diseases are caused.   Listen as Richard ingebretsen MD, PhD helps us understand how physics helps to operate our bodies. more Producer/Network Richard Ingebretsen
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 25 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

12. Realm of Quantum Mechanics

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Welcome to the weirdest side of physics, where particles teleport, light exists in two places at once, and reality itself might depend on whether you're watching. Realm of Quantum Mechanics takes you on a mind-bending journey into the quantum world, where classical physics breaks down and the rules get really strange. Discover the pure mystery of quantum mechanics, without equations or complex math—just pure curiosity and joy in uncovering the deepest secrets of the quantum universe.more Email ****@theturingapp.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Max Planck, Albert Einstein +1 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 20 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Radio Physics

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Radio Physics is for everyone! You don't have to be a scientist or even an aficionado to be fascinated by the questions and answers that you'll hear on KDNK. Radio Physics is a collaboration with top high school physics students from Aspen to Rifle, the Aspen Center for Physics, and KDNK Community Radio in Carbondale. Students interview one of the more than 1,000 physicists who visit the Aspen Center for Physics every year.more Host Marisa Walbert
Producer/Network Emily Taylor , Sam Smart
Email ****@aspenphys.org
Recent Guests Krishna Rajagopal, Ryan Foley +10 more
Facebook 5.8KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 3.3K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. The Last Theory

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The Last Theory is an easy-to-follow exploration of what might be the last theory of physics. In 2020, Stephen Wolfram launched the Wolfram Physics Project to find the elusive fundamental theory that explains everything. On The Last Theory podcast, I investigate the implications of Wolfram's ideas and dig into the details of how his universe works. Join me for fresh insights into Wolfram Physics every other week.more Producer/Network Mark Jeffery
Recent Guests Stephen Wolfram, Jonathan Gorard
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15. The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast

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The Quark Side is a quantum physics podcast that explores the strange foundations of reality—from quarks and fields to spacetime, uncertainty, and the limits of knowledge. Each episode breaks down cutting-edge research and deep ideas in modern physics with clarity, rigor, and curiosity, revealing how the quantum world shapes everything we observe.more Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Physics in Conversation

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Physics in Conversation explores the latest developments in modern physics through thoughtful dialogue. Each episode examines recent research papers and turns them into clear, structured conversations for curious listeners — no advanced degree required. Stay connected to cutting-edge ideas while commuting, walking, or winding down, and follow the evolving story of physics without opening a single journal. Notice: This podcast contains AI-generated voices.more Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

17. Phymaths podcast

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A podcast to discuss the ideas that are at the forefront of fundamental theoretical physics and mathematics.
Producer/Network Hassaan Saleem
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Recent Guests Dr. Shiraz Minwalla, Dr. Sonia Contera +9 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 101 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

18. Schrödinger's Chat

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Hello! Welcome to Schrödinger's Chat! I'm Anna, a sixth-form physics student with a lot of curiosity and a passion for understanding how the world works. From the smallest particles to the largest galaxies, join me as we unlock the mysteries and wonders of the universe, and explore how physics shapes the world around us.more Producer/Network Anna Ratan
Recent Guests Rosalind Franklin, Alfred Russel Wallace +1 more
Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Quarks to Cosmos

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Quarks to Cosmos unpacks some of the most complex ideas in modern physics, from Relativity to Quantum Mechanics, String Theory, Timescape Model, and beyond, and explains them in ways that are both intellectually rigorous and refreshingly clear. Designed for curious minds with no formal background in physics, each weekly episode takes a single theory or concept and breaks it down using real-world analogies, stories, and simple language, without dumbing it downmore Email ****@gmail.com
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20. Quantum Gravity wars: Secrets behind the Gravity and elusive particles

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Why is gravity the only force that refuses to play by the rules? In this deep dive, we explore the history and current status of the search for a 'Theory of Everything'—the holy grail of physics that aims to unify Einstein's General Relativity with Quantum Mechanics.This series takes you to the frontlines of the battle between the two biggest contenders: String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity. We explain why the 'Graviton' is the most elusive particle in the universe, why gravity is so shockingly weak, and whether we might be wrong about the fundamental nature of reality.more Producer/Network Graviton Space Facts
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21. Energy

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Energy: Light, Heat, Motion is a six-episode exploration of the invisible forces that power every moment of your life. Hosted by AI narrator Ezra Volt, this series transforms complex physics into vivid, intuitive storytelling. Discover how light shapes your biology and perception, why heat always flows from hot to cold, and how motion connects everything from your heartbeat to planetary orbits. Through metaphor-rich narratives and scientific accuracy, Ezra reveals that energy is not something you use—it's the fundamental ability to make anything happen at all...more Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

22. Black Holes Hosted by Felix Mercer

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Hosted by Felix Mercer, an AI guide drawing from humanity's greatest scientific minds, this six-episode series chronicles black holes from theoretical curiosity to observable reality. Journey from Schwarzschild's WWI battlefield equations through Chandrasekhar's stellar death predictions, the hunt for invisible cosmic monsters, discovery of galactic supermassive giants, the Event Horizon Telescope's historic first image, and LIGO's detection of gravitational waves from colliding black holes...more Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

23. Sommerfeld Theory Colloquium (ASC)

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The Arnold Sommerfeld Center for Theoretical Physics organizes regular colloquia about topics of current interest in the field of theoretical physics.
Host Dr Michael Haack
Producer/Network Michael Haack
Email ****@physik.uni-muenchen.de
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 5 Get Email Contact

24. speed of light

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At 299,792 kilometers per second, the speed of light is more than a number—it is the universe's ultimate speed limit, a fundamental constant that shapes the laws of physics and defines the very nature of space and time. The Speed of Light embarks on a journey to unravel this cosmic enigma, tracing humanity's centuries-long quest to measure it, understand its implications, and grapple with its mind-bending consequences.more Get Email Contact

25. 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
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 644Facebook 1KTwitter 2.3K Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Since Nov 2011 Get Email Contact

26. Great Mysteries of Physics

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Host Miriam Frankel delves into some of the great mysteries still puzzling the world's top physicists in this new series from The Conversation. This podcast will take you on a mind-blowing journey from the smallest to the largest conundrums, exploring curled-up dimensions, consciousness and parallel universes on the way.more Host Miriam Frankel
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 183 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

27. The Field Guide to Particle Physics

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This is your informal guide to the subatomic ecosystem we're all immersed in. In this series, we explore the taxa of particle species and how they interact with one another. Our aim is give us all a better foundation for understanding our place in the universe.The guide starts with a host of different particle species. We'll talk about their masses, charges and interactions with other particles. We'll talk about how they are created, how they decay, and what other particles they might be made of.more Host Sean Downes
Email ****@pasayten.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 29 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

28. Our Universe - Delta College Public Radio

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Do you have questions about space, time and the nature of the universe? Join Aurelian Balan, Delta College associate professor of physics, as he uses astronomy and physics to help answer your questions while diving into some amazing topics.more Host Aurelian Balan
Producer/Network Delta College Public Radio
Email ****@delta.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 22Facebook 1.4KInstagram 1.4K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

29. Physics Rules

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Brief explanations of the concepts that puzzle first-time physics students.
Host Dr. Tatiana
Producer/Network Physics Rules
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

30. This Is Physics

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Explore the world of physics and the lives of physicists. Produced by Physics Magazine, an online publication of the American Physical Society. Read more at physics.aps.org.
Producer/Network Physics Magazine
Recent Guests Costanza Toninelli, Marilu Chiofalo +25 more
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact