15 Best Science History Podcasts

1. Origin Stories

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Explore human evolution one story at a time. This award-winning show blends storytelling with science that will change your understanding of who we are.
Host Meredith Johnson
Producer/Network The Leakey Foundation
Email ****@leakeyfoundation.org
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 702Facebook 27.1KTwitter 152.1KInstagram 11.9K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2015 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. 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
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 98Twitter 715 Avg Length 86 min Format Long form Since Dec 2017 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
Producer/Network Sam Kean, Bleav
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 1.3K Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. New Books in the History of Science

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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150 channels and browse our 28,000 episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: ⁠https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/⁠ Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky to learn about more our latest interviews: @newbooksnetworkMORE Producer/Network New Books Network
Email ****@newbooksnetwork.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. The Complete History of Science

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A podcast exploring the history of science from the beginning. We will cover all of the most important scientific discoveries from Archimedes to Newton to Einstein. The aim is to give a complete overview of how science evolved and how it shaped the modern world. Support the show and keep it going: https://buymeacoffee.com/completehistoryofscience Follow me on BlueSky for updates: https://bsky.app/profile/gethinrichards.bsky.social YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thecompletehistoryofscience Music credit:Folk Round Kevin MacLeod (incompetech...MORE Host Gethin Richards
Producer/Network Gethin Richards
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 34 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Rearview

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Jacob Koshy and Sobhana K Nair guide you on a scenic route through the history of science. Filled with fascinating anecdotes, deep archival dives, and a closer look at the quirky minds behind groundbreaking ideas.MORE Hosts Jacob Koshy, Sobhana K Nair
Email ****@thehindu.co.in
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7. The Discovery Dialogues Podcast

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Welcome to the Discovery Dialogues podcast, where we take a deep dive into the history of groundbreaking discoveries in the life sciences. I am your host Ani Deshpande. Each episode we will uncover some incredible, insightful, and often just insane stories behind the breakthroughs in medicine. Join us as we journey through the twists and turns of scientific history. One breakthrough at a time.MORE Host Ani Deshpande
Email ****@sbpdiscovery.org
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Science History - Daily

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This Day in History - Science is an podcast that attempts to explores the remarkable moments that shaped the scientific landscape. Each episode, we journey back in time to rediscover groundbreaking discoveries, pivotal inventions, and the fascinating individuals who dared to push the boundaries of knowledge. From the invention of the light bulb to the discovery of DNA, we delve into the stories behind the science that changed our world...MORE Producer/Network This Day in History
Email ****@mac.com
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Apple Rating 2/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

9. 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 Hosts Marie Mayhew, Christopher Cogswell
Producer/Network Evergreen Podcasts | Killer Podcasts
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 288Facebook 1.7KTwitter 6.5KInstagram 1.1K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. 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
Email ****@sciencehistory.org
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 111Facebook 39.9KTwitter 23.2KInstagram 9.2K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. WeAreSTS

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Science and Technology Studies (STS) combines a wide range of subjects, including: history of science, philosophy of science, sociology of science, science policy, and science communication. WeAreSTS is an official podcast of the Department of Science and Technology Studies at University College London (UCL), hosted by Professor Joe Cain | ucl.ac.uk/sts/podcastMORE Host Joe Cain
Producer/Network Joe Cain
Email ****@ucl.ac.uk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 825Twitter 7.1KInstagram 1.2K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Inside the Breakthrough - How Science Comes to Life

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In Season 2 of the series we will share a new collection of surprising and unusual stories from the history of science.In each episode we will feature two seemingly unrelated stories from the past. Then, Dan Riskin will connect the dots between those stories and offer insight into how that history impacts modern medical research.We are learning from the past so we can understand the present, and inform the future...MORE Host Dan Riskin
Producer/Network SciMar with Dan Riskin
Email ****@rogers.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 235 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Scientific Tales: A Science History Podcast

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Are you interested in scientific concepts? Ideas? methods? Are you curious about the history of an idea or discovery and say to yourself: I wonder how this idea got here? You are in the right place. Scientific Tales is a science podcast that explores the story behind important scientific findings and research. Scientific Tales will be published every month! Dive deep into the fascinating stories of science and the journeys behind scientific discoveries through our science history podcast! Scientific Tales is where science is explored through the lens of history...MORE Producer/Network Scientific Tales
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14. 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
Email ****@sweetdefiance.org
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15. Martyrs of Science

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Martyrs of Science offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of three pivotal figures of the scientific revolution Galileo, Brahe, and Kepler. This engaging narrative explores their groundbreaking contributions, the challenges they faced in pursuit of knowledge, and the profound impact of their work on future generations. The author sheds light on their original discoveries, countering those who sought to diminish their legacies, while also addressing the misconceptions that hindered their progress...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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