12 Best Sleep Science Podcasts

1. The Matt Walker Podcast

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The Matt Walker Podcast is all about sleep, the brain, and the body. Matt is a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of the book, Why We Sleep and has given a few TED talks. Matt is an awkward British nerd who adores science and the communication of science to the public. MORE Host Dr. Matt Walker
Email ****@berkeley.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Dr. Aric Prather
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.8KTwitter 408.5KInstagram 183.9K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium 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. Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter

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No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged. MORE Host Chris Winter
Producer/Network Chris Winter, MD
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 90 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. Sleep Takeout

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🎙️ Sleep advice without a pill. 💊 If you've ever tossed and turned and wondered, 'Why is something everyone does so hard for me?' — you're not alone. Join Dr. Daniel Baughn , clinical psychologist and sleep expert @danielbaughnphd , and Dr. Michelle Zetoony , sleep and pulmonary medicine specialist @drzetoony , as we dive into the science, psychology, and mystery of sleep. From myths and misconceptions to real-life struggles and solutions, we'll explore what it really takes to rest well—without quick fixes or pills...MORE Hosts Michelle Zetoony, Daniel Baughn
Producer/Network Sleep Takeout
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 24 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. The SRS Podcast

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The official podcast of the Sleep Research Society (SRS). Purposed to disseminate and discuss the latest findings in Sleep and Circadian research.
Producer/Network Sleep Research Society
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Emily Goldberg
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Sleep4Performance Podcast

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With your host Dr Ian Dunican we dive into all things sleep and performance-related. We focus on the latest evidence-based research and practical applications.
Producer/Network Dr Ian Dunican
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Dr. Brigitte Holzinger, Dr. Elie Gottlieb +1 more
Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 16 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Talking Sleep

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The vast field of sleep medicine is always evolving. Listen to Talking Sleep, a podcast of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), to keep up on the latest developments in clinical sleep medicine and sleep disorders. Our host, Dr. Seema Khosla, medical director of the North Dakota Center for Sleep in Fargo, will take an in-depth look at issues impacting the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Episodes will feature conversations with clinicians, researchers, sleep team members and other health care experts working to help us sleep well so we can live well.MORE Host Dr.Seema Khosla
Producer/Network AASM
Email ****@aasm.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Dr. Anita Shelgikar
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 105Facebook 18.9KTwitter 25.9KInstagram 6.8K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Sleep Science Podcast

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We spend a third of our lives sleeping, and this podcast is all about understanding sleep. We know a lot about what the brain does in sleep, but we are just starting to understand why it does some of these things, and even more excitingly, how we can take full advantage of sleep and also manipulate it for our own ends. In each episode, neuroscientist Penny Lewis interviews a different sleep researcher, talking about a various aspect of sleep science...MORE Host Penny Lewis
Email ****@cardiff.ac.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 55Twitter 741Instagram 134 Avg Length 46 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

8. Sleep Science Today

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Struggling with sleep? Sleep Science Today with Andrew Colsky, JD, LPC brings you expert insights to help you sleep better tonight. Each episode features renowned sleep scientists, doctors, and wellness experts who reveal the latest research on sleep health, circadian rhythms, insomnia solutions, stress, and more. Andrew goes beyond the basics, asking the big questions about why we sleep and how to improve it , while uncovering practical strategies you can use immediately...MORE Producer/Network sleepsciencetoday
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Andrew Herr, Lindsay Scola +6 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

9. The Hidden Sleep Disorders Show

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Millions of people feel constantly exhausted but are told they are simply stressed, depressed, lazy, or sleeping poorly. In reality, many of them have undiagnosed sleep disorders.The Hidden Sleep Disorders Show uncovers the medical conditions hiding behind unexplained fatigue and poor sleep. Hosted by sleep specialist Dr...MORE Email ****@revxgen.com
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Sleep Science Friday Series

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Sleep Science Friday Series features timely conversations with leading researchers, clinicians, and early-career scientists driving the field of sleep forward.From bench to bedside, Sleep Science Friday provides an ever-evolving platform for dialogue, discovery, and dissemination, amplifying voices across disciplines and borders.Whether you're exploring the latest findings or revisiting fundamental knowledge, this series invites you to grow with science and with the global sleep community.MORE Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Sleep Talk - Talking all things sleep

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Sleep Talk is the place to get quality, evidence-based information on sleep and sleep disorders from experts in the field. Each month Dr Moira Junge (Health Psychologist) and Dr David Cunnington (Sleep Physician) discuss a sleep topic and interview experts in the field as well as highlighting what has caught their eye in the world of sleep.MORE Hosts Dr.Moira Junge, Dr.David Cunnington
Producer/Network SleepHub
Email ****@sleephub.com.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 109Facebook 5KTwitter 694Instagram 275 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Dec 2015 Get Email Contact

12. Bed Head Cast

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Bed Head Cast: Sleep • Sanity • SuccessJoin Calgary-based specialists Dr. Chris Gorman and Dr. Chuck Samuels as they explore the intersection of sleep science and mental health for personal and professional success. Discover insights, scientific facts, personal stories, and practical tips to optimize sleep, enhance mental well-being, and boost productivity. Unlock your full potential with Bed Head Cast!MORE Hosts Dr. Chris Gorman, Dr. Charles Samuels
Producer/Network Bed Head Cast
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest James Jack
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact