History & Culture Podcasts

Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess explore some of history's most perplexing mysteries, legends, and legendary people. The most thoroughly researched and respectful treatment of paranormal and unsolved mysteries in podcasting.

Tim Harford tells stories of awful errors, tragic catastrophes and hilarious fiascos to show we can all learn from them.

Criminal is an award-winning podcast about crime. Stories of people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle.

The premier film podcast and weekly radio program from Chicago. Hosted by Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen. High-level film criticism and analysis delivered with passion and deep knowledge.

Inspiring stories of extraordinary women from around the world, narrated by exceptional female role models. Inspiring stories of real women, narrated by celebrity female role models.

Walk in the shoes of an unknown person and see if you can figure out who they are before the big reveal. A biography guessing game that keeps you hooked until the final reveal.

A fun, irreverent and educational weekly podcast that digs deep into the stories of musical legends and cultural icons. The bridge between musical mastery and cultural history, hosted by a true legend of the craft.

A show about curiosity where sound-rich storytelling meets deep scientific and philosophical inquiry. Unmatched production quality and 'cinematic' audio storytelling.

A philosophy podcast and philosophy blog by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living but then thought better of it.

Short stories designed for the curious mind with a short attention span. Perfectly crafted short mysteries that teach you something new about history.

NPR takes you on a journey through history to understand the present. Connects current events to their deep historical roots with NPR-level storytelling.

Weekly conversations with guest experts and callers about travel, culture, and the world. The most authoritative and culturally-sensitive travel advice in audio.

Weekly conversations with the world's leading travel expert. Combines legendary travel expertise with a deep commitment to cultural respect and global citizenship.

Terry O'Reilly takes you backstage into the world of advertising and marketing. The definitive look at how advertising shapes our world, narrated by a true master of the craft.

Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson watch every movie on the AFI Top 100 list to see if they're still worth it. A structured and critical re-evaluation of the most famous movies in history.