15 Best Qualitative Research Podcasts

1. The New Mainstream Podcast

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The New Mainstream podcast features real conversations about the cultural nuances impacting multicultural communities in the U.S. and its influence on brand marketing and the importance of DEI in strategic marketing conversations.MORE Host Mario Carrasco
Producer/Network The New Mainstream Podcast
Email ****@thinknowresearch.com
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2. QualsTalks

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Smarter Research. Deep Insights. Powered by Quals.AI.QualsTalks is a podcast where Bilge Terzioğlu, Ph.D. explores how AI is transforming qualitative research. In each episode, we dive into real consumer understanding projects powered by Quals AI — a multilingual, AI-driven platform that helps researchers design, run, and analyze qualitative studies faster and smarter.From translating questions to smart research designs to real-time insights across markets, we uncover how AI enhances depth, speed, and accuracy in qualitative research.🎧 Tune in to hear the latest trends, global insights, and how technology is reshaping the future of understanding people.👉 For more reports, visit quals.ai or twentify...MORE Estimated listeners
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3. In the Thick of It

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Welcome to In the Thick of It. On this podcast, we talk to qualitative researchers about how they do what they do, one method at a time. This is a product of the Public Ethnography Lab, housed in the Department of Anthropology at American University. We are a new center focused on making ethnographic work matter beyond academia. In these episodes, we dive into the behind-the-scenes of anthropology by explaining the choices, challenges, and creativity that go into qualitative methods. Hosted by Eva Rey.MORE Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Qualitative Open Mic

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The Qualitative Applied Health Research Centre dives into current applications, innovations, and conundrums for all those interested in qualitative research, academics and non-academics alike.MORE Producer/Network quahrc
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5. Qualitative Conversations

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A podcast from the Qualitative Research Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association. Sponsored by International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE).
Producer/Network Qualitative Research Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 18 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

6. Between the Data - NVivo Podcast Series

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Qualitative research has the power to positively impact people's lives. Join Dr. Stacy Penna, NVivo Community Director as she talks to qualitative researchers to discover their innovative research methods, applied practices and passionate insights. Whether you are a student, new to qualitative methods or a published qualitative researcher, this is the podcast for you.MORE Producer/Network NVivo
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 18.6K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Ethnography Atelier Podcast

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On The Ethnography Atelier podcast we talk with researchers about their experiences doing qualitative research. Our goal is to share their personal reflections on their craft with our community, particularly early career researchers and those who might not otherwise have access to these conversations. This podcast series is produced by the Ethnography Atelier team. For more information about our other initiatives, please visit our website at www.ethnographyatelier.orgMORE Host Marselia Tan
Producer/Network Ethnography Atelier
Email ****@essec.edu
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Research with Dr. Anil

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If you are passionate about qualitative research in general and phenomenology/IPA in particular, this podcast channel is for you! Please check back often for new podcasts, and do get the word out in your communities of practice.MORE Producer/Network Dr. Anil Behal
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 86 min Format Long form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

9. An Eye For Detail

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This podcast is about how qualitative researchers learn to spot clues in what matters to the people they interview and observe.It provides ideas, case studies, tips and tricks about the techniques and skills to uncover research insights that are too easily missed.It will teach and inspire its listeners to acquire.....an eye for detail.Please do use the message function below to contact me with any of your thoughts, questions or other feedback about this podcast.MORE Producer/Network Rick Harris - Founder, Customer Faithful
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10. HMP Governance Lab

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In this HMP Governance Lab podcast, Professor Holly Jarman from the University of Michigan talks about doing qualitative research that aims to make a change in health policy and politics.
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11. Coloring Outside the Memos

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These podcast episodes are an opportunity to have continued conversation about qualitative research, to continue to educate, inform, explore emerging methodologies, heighten existing skills, explore ethical conundrums, and generally understand qualitative research on a deeper level through conversation rather than lecture, workshop, or written work. It is in other words a way to utilize qualitative methodologies in exploring qualitative methodologies.MORE Producer/Network American University's Center for Teaching, Research & Learning
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone Podcast

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The Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone podcast features lively discussions with Bristol University Press author Karen O'Reilly as she chats with students, academics and professionals worldwide about how the toolkit approach can make navigating today's complex world of qualitative research easier and more exciting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Estimated listeners
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13. AI in Qualitative Research

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The podcast is an insightful series where two AI hosts, Lisa and Tom, delve into the world of qualitative research and data analysis. They explore blog content from the Qeludra website written by Dr Susanne Friese, covering a wide range of topics such as ethics in AI, data analysis methods, bias in research, and the transformative impact of technology on qualitative research. By integrating both creative and analytical perspectives, the podcast aims to guide listeners through the evolving landscape of AI-assisted research.MORE Email ****@qeludra.com
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