Free Podcasts

Physicist Daniel Whiteson and cartoonist Jorge Cham explore the biggest mysteries in the universe. A physicist and a cartoonist make the most complex topics in the universe genuinely fun and understandable.

Cheryl Strayed and Steve Almond offer advice on love, life, and the hard stuff in between. Literary-quality life advice that treats every question with profound empathy.

Computer science professor and author Cal Newport answers questions from his listeners about work, technology, and the deep life.

Shankar Vedantam reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior and shape our world. Explains the 'why' behind everyday human behavior using deep psychological insights.

NPR explores the invisible forces that shape human behavior—ideas, beliefs, assumptions, and emotions. Explores the invisible psychological forces that control us, with NPR-level storytelling.

A Peabody Award-winning podcast that explores the 'big questions' of human existence. Peerless long-form interviews that bridge the gap between science, art, and spirituality.

Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara explores issues of justice and fairness at the intersection of law and politics. High-level legal expertise applied to current political crises and events.

Weekly guided meditations and talks that blend Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices. A powerful and empathetic blend of modern psychology and Buddhist wisdom.

Frank Bruni and a rotating panel of NYT columnists debate the most contentious issues of the day. Civil, intelligent debate between people who genuinely disagree, from the NYT.

Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way.

Daily politics and analysis for a post-truth world. Sharp, insightful, and unashamedly critical daily political analysis.

Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through the entire Catechism of the Catholic Church in 365 episodes. An unprecedentedly accessible way to study the fullness of Catholic teaching.

Ryan Holiday explains what it means to be a great parent, one daily reflection at a time. Stoic philosophy applied to the daily challenges of being a parent.

The BBC's witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes, hosted by Brian Cox and Robin Ince. British wit meets high-level scientific debate from world-class experts.

Michael Gungor and Science Mike explore the intersection of art, science, and faith. A safe space for faith deconstruction and spiritual exploration that embraces science and art.

The world's number one productivity podcast from the team at Asian Efficiency. Highly technical and specific productivity advice focused on practical tools and systems.

Rob Bell explores the big questions of life, spirituality, and art with challenging guests and ideas. A progressive, boundary-pushing spiritual voice that connects faith with art and social justice.

Vox's podcast for people who love the actual details of policy, from healthcare to housing. Unmatched focus on the substance and mechanics of actual policy.

The show that gets Christians and skeptics talking. Justin Brierley hosts dialogues between believers and non-believers.

Listen in on real therapy sessions with the world's most famous couples therapist. Unfiltered access to real couples therapy from the world's most celebrated relationship therapist.