10 Best Science History Podcasts

1. New Books in the History of Science

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Interviews with historians of science about their new books
Producer/Network New Books Network
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2. Distillations | Science History Institute

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Distillations is the Science History Institute's critically acclaimed flagship podcast. We take deep dives into stories that range from the serious to the eccentric, all to help listeners better understand the surprising science that is all around us. Hear about everything from the crisis in Alzheimer's research to New England's 19th-century vampire panic in compelling, sometimes-funny, documentary-style audio stories.MORE Hosts Alexis Pedrick, Mariel Carr, Rigoberto Hernandez
Producer/Network Science History Institute
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 40.4KTwitter 25KInstagram 8.8K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean

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A topsy-turvy science-y history podcast by Sam Kean. I examine overlooked stories from our past: the dental superiority of hunter-gatherers, the crooked Nazis who saved thousands of American lives, the American immigrants who developed the most successful cancer screening tool in history, the sex lives of dinosaurs, and much, much more. These are charming little tales that never made the history books, but these small moments can be surprisingly powerful. These are the cases where history gets inverted, where the footnote becomes the real story.MORE Host Sam Kean
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Apple Rating 3.9/5 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. Science History Podcast

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Monthly interviews on important moments in the history of science.
Host Frank A. von Hippel
Producer/Network Frank A. von Hippel
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Twitter 715 Avg Length 90 min Format Long form Since Dec 2017 Get Email Contact

5. The Complete History of Science

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The History of Science, told from the beginning. https://youtube.com/@thecompletehistoryofscienceMusic credit:Folk Round Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Photo credit: 'L0015096EB' by Wellcome Library, London is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Image has been cropped.MORE Host Gethin Richards
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Mad Scientist Podcast

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The Mad Scientist Podcast is a comedy show about the history and philosophy of science and pseudoscience. Hosted by Chris and Marie, join our intrepid hosts as they talk about all the weird stuff your science textbook left out. Because sometimes, the best way to learn how to think like a scientist is to talk about all the bad science floating around out there!MORE Host Marie Mayhew
Producer/Network Evergreen Podcasts | Killer Podcasts
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 1.7KTwitter 6.5KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. A Reader's History of Science Fiction

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A biweekly podcast exploring the history of science fiction from the Renaissance to the present day. Astrophysicist and sci-fi enthusiast Alex Howe explores how the classic books, movies, and TV shows influenced the development of the genre and continue to do so today, with book recommendations for each episode.MORE Host Alex Howe
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8. Sweet Defiance - Stories of Remarkable Women in Science

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Welcome to Sweet Defiance, the podcast where we pair delicious sweets with compelling stories of forgotten historic women who made great achievements in science.Each episode, we explore the life and work of a different female scientist, sharing their remarkable stories and delving into the science and impact of their discoveries. We pair each episode with a carefully chosen treat to appease our sweet tooth. Don't forget to subscribe to never miss an episode! ⁠https://sweetdefiance.org/index.htmlMORE Producer/Network Eva, Béatrice
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