The Best Science Podcasts 2026
The Science podcasts genuinely worth following and the most insightful recent episodes — who's on, and why each is worth your time.
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Updated August 2026. GuestVine tracks every podcast appearance by notable Science figures and curates the shows and episodes genuinely worth your time — editorial picks, not paid placements.
Standout Science episodes
“Human Nature" by Dr. Kate MarvelClimate scientist explores emotional dimensions of climate change models and their human impact.
Unmasking the Illusion: Exploring the Nature of the Self and ConsciousnessHuberman and Harris examine consciousness and the self through neurobiology and meditation, challenging conventional understanding.
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Essentials: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Dr. Sam HarrisHarris and Huberman discuss meditation's role in understanding consciousness and transforming conscious experience through neuroscience.
The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Dr. Andrew Huberman — Peptides, Performance, and Protocols (#876)Huberman covers neuroscience-based protocols for optimizing human performance across physiology, sleep, and cognitive function.
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How Does Matter Give Rise To Consciousness? - Sam Harris | After SkoolHarris explores the philosophical and neuroscientific problem of how physical matter generates consciousness.
Ep.191 ~ It’s Painful, But Will Make You Way More Productive - Dr Andrew Huberman ~ Chris WilliamsonHuberman discusses neuroscience-backed productivity techniques grounded in pain tolerance and stress physiology.
Jonathan Haidt: Why Big Tech wants your childrenHaidt explores social media's psychological effects on children and policy tensions between protection and free speech.
EVSN After Hours: Our Shape-Shifting Universe With Author Chanda Prescod-WeinsteinCosmologist discusses how scientific and poetic understanding of space-time and particles interweave in contemporary physics.
Science podcasts worth following
StarTalk RadioNeil deGrasse Tyson hosts conversations with physicists and neuroscientists about cosmos and mind.
Huberman LabAndrew Huberman explores neuroscience, biology, and physiology tools for optimizing human performance.
FuturologyRigorous science conversations with theoretical physicists and leading researchers on fundamental questions.
This Week in VirologyVirology and emerging infectious disease expert interviews and clinical updates.
Mayim Bialik's BreakdownScience interview show covering physics, neuroscience, consciousness, and psychedelic research.
Build Wiz AI ShowAI and machine learning podcast featuring leading researchers and technologists.
Talking ScienceExplores major scientific concepts and theories through in-depth discussion.
Science KidsNewsFlashChildren's science education covering space, biology, physics and natural phenomena.
Top Science podcast guests to follow
Lex Fridman
Malcolm Gladwell
Adam Grant
Robert Sapolsky- Ali Abdaal
Rick Doblin
Michael Shermer- Jessica Zucker
Annie Duke
Andrew Huberman
Lisa Feldman Barrett
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Arthur Brooks
Jonathan Haidt
Ethan Mollick
Frank Wilczek
Francis Collins
Yoshua Bengio
Eric Weinstein
Richard Dawkins
Ophelia Pastrana
Lydia Benecke
Sam Harris
Ian Bremmer
Latest Science appearances
- Sins of Hollywood-Edward Roberts
- France At War On the Frontier of Civilization-Rudyard Kipling
- Sam Harris on The Democrats’ Far-Left Problem
- Male Eradications; Autoimmune Contradictions | Robert Sapolsky Father-Offspring Interviews
- First conversation
- Reformation Collection Volume 2-Various
- Episode 122: Play Well. Live Well. Grow Well. Why a Fastball Team is Helping Change the Conversation About Brain Health
- Micronutrients for Health & Longevity _ Dr. Rhonda Patrick
- Ep.194 ~ How to Avoid Burnout Before It’s Too Late - Dr Andrew Huberman ~ Chris Williamson
- Ep.193 ~ The Serious Benefits Of Retardmaxxing - Andrew Huberman ~ Chris Williamson
- #488 — Ego, Ecstasy, and Equanimity
- Wu-Tang v. Shaolin | From Revisionist History: The Staten Island Problem
Science podcasts — frequently asked
- What are the best Science podcasts in 2026?
- StarTalk Radio, Huberman Lab, Futurology and others are among the standout Science podcasts right now. This guide tracks the shows genuinely focused on Science and refreshes the picks every week.
- What is a standout Science podcast episode right now?
- Kate Marvel on All About Books is a recent highlight — Climate scientist explores emotional dimensions of climate change models and their human impact. See the full list of standout Science episodes above, updated weekly.
- How are these Science podcast picks chosen?
- GuestVine tracks every podcast appearance by notable Science figures, then highlights the shows genuinely focused on Science and the most substantive recent episodes. These are editorial picks, not paid placements, and the list is refreshed every week.
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