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7 Best Physics Podcasts of 2026

Updated: Jul 2026


Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

By Sean Carroll | Wondery  

Physics  Science  

420 Episodes

Started: Jul 2018

Latest: 3 months ago

Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you've come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, philosophy, culture and much more.

Best Episodes of Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas:

   

349 | Daniel Harlow on What Quantum Gravity Teaches Us About Quantum Mechanics

There is something special about gravity. After decades of effort, there is still no convergence on the right way to reconcile Einstein's theory of general relativity with the framework of quantum mec…

Science Friday

By Science Friday and WNYC Studios  

Life Sciences  Science  Natural Sciences  

1276 Episodes

Started: Feb 2018

Latest: 3 months ago

Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational stories about science, technology, and other cool stuff.

Best Episodes of Science Friday:

   

Harnessing the superpowers of silk

A listener recently called in asking how they might get a pair of functioning web shooters so they could operate as a local Spider-Man. While web shooters (sadly) don’t exist, we can say that [the way…

What The If?

By Philip Shane & Matt Stanley  

Science  

441 Episodes

Started: Sept 2017

Latest: 3 months ago

Learn how to think like EINSTEIN! Every week we learn science running imaginative thought experiments. Our brilliant guests are some of the world’s greatest science fiction writers, scientists & science communicators. Leap into a journey to answer the most fascinating question in the universe: What The IF?

Best Episodes of What The If?:

   

Space JUNK!

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the MIR SPACE STATION's spectacular farewell reentry, we're featuring an encore of our August 11, 2023 episode about what happens when SPACE JUNK takes over the sky…

Physics World Weekly Podcast

By Physics World  

Physics  Science  Technology  

100 Episodes

Started: May 2024

Latest: 3 months ago

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. If you enjoy what you hear, then also check out our monthly podcast Physics World Stories, which takes a more in-depth look at a specific theme.

Best Episodes of Physics World Weekly Podcast:

   

How IOP Publishing cut its carbon footprint by 36% since 2020

My guest in this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast is [Liz Martin] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-martin-40187219/) , who is sustainability lead at [IOP Publishing] (https://ioppublishing.…

The Titanium Physicists Podcast

By Brachiolope Media Network  

Physics  Science  Astronomy  

96 Episodes

Started: Nov 2011

Latest: Year ago

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.

Best Episodes of The Titanium Physicists Podcast:

   

Episode 86: Live at AAAS- Quantum Computers

Dr. Sarah and Dr. Danica Marsden are here with me in Seattle, Washington for our live show at the AAAS! We talk about how quantum computers do their quantum computer thing. Our guests are Old friends …

Quirks and Quarks

By CBC Radio  

Earth Sciences  Science  

26 Episodes

Started: Oct 2025

Latest: 3 months ago

CBC Radio's Quirks and Quarks covers the quirks of the expanding universe to the quarks within a single atom... and everything in between.

Best Episodes of Quirks and Quarks:

   

Dogs have been by our side for 16,000 years, and more...

New research confirms that dogs were the first animal to form a domestic relationship with humans, dating back to the end of the last Ice Age almost 16,000 years ago. PLUS: ---Constructing shelters ou…

Astronomy Cast

By Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay  

Astronomy  Science  Natural Sciences  

671 Episodes

Started: Dec 2006

Latest: 3 months ago

Take a fact-based journey through the cosmos. Tune in to hear weekly discussions on astronomical topics ranging from planets to cosmology. Hosted by Fraser Cain (Universe Today) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (Planetary Science Institute), this show brings the questions of an avid astronomy lover direct to an astronomer. Together Fraser and Pamela explore what is known and being discovered about the universe around us. Astronomy Cast is supported thru patreon.com/AstronomyCast.

Best Episodes of Astronomy Cast:

   

Ep. 788: Life's Molecules Form in Space

Astronomy Cast Ep. 788: Life's Molecules Form in Space By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Mar 23, 2026. The theory of evolution how life takes on its wildly different forms. But how did …

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