Apple Podcast Rankings - USA - Natural Sciences

Discover the Top 100 Podcasts in USA

Explore the latest data-driven rankings of the top 100 podcasts in USA. Our comprehensive analysis covers the best Apple Podcasts across various categories, providing insights into the most popular shows, episode lengths, publication frequencies, and leading hosting services. Whether you're a podcast creator or an avid listener, find the top-ranked podcasts that everyone is tuning into right now.

Podcast charts from 19 Feb 2026

02/19/2026

Average data

Episodes: 333
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:48:41

Top 5 authors

1. iHeartPodcasts (3 shows)
2. NHPR (2 shows)
3. The Modern Grower Podcast Network (2 shows)
4. Cara Santa Maria (1 shows)
5. paul wheaton (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Libsyn (23 shows)
2. Spreaker (11 shows)
3. Buzzsprout (9 shows)
4. Spotify for Podcasters (8 shows)
5. Simplecast (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast RadiolabRadiolabWNYC StudiosScience675Simplecast
63
2Podcast Sasquatch ChroniclesSasquatch ChroniclesSasquatch Chronicles - Bigfoot EncountersScience733Libsyn
43
3Podcast DarkHorse PodcastDarkHorse PodcastBret Weinstein & Heather HeyingScience502Buzzsprout
42
4Podcast Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary UniverseDaniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary UniverseiHeartPodcastsScience855Omny Studio
48
5Podcast BirdNote DailyBirdNote DailyBirdNoteScience1095Simplecast
59
6Podcast Paranormal MysteriesParanormal MysteriesNic Ryan | Paranormal Mysteries PodcastScience630Spreaker
69
7Podcast Outside/InOutside/InNHPRScience415Megaphone
48
8Podcast The Common Descent PodcastThe Common Descent PodcastCommon DescentScience389Podbean
41
9Podcast In Defense of Plants PodcastIn Defense of Plants PodcastIn Defense of PlantsScience603ART19
42
10Podcast Backwoods Bigfoot StoriesBackwoods Bigfoot StoriesBackwoods Bigfoot Stories-Bigfoot EncountersSociety & Culture292Spreaker
59
11Podcast Ask a Spaceman!Ask a Spaceman!Paul M. SutterScience288Libsyn
48
12Podcast The Michael Shermer ShowThe Michael Shermer ShowMichael ShermerScience645Libsyn
58
13Podcast HOLOSKY PODCASTHOLOSKY PODCASTHolosky PodcastScience581RedCircle
53
14Podcast Real Ghost Stories OnlineReal Ghost Stories OnlineReal Ghost Stories Online | Paranormal, Supernatural & Horror RadioScience500Audioboom
48
15Podcast Into the Impossible With Brian KeatingInto the Impossible With Brian KeatingBig Bang Productions Inc.Science641Megaphone
58
16Podcast 6 Ranch Podcast6 Ranch PodcastJames NashScience337Buzzsprout
52
17Podcast UFO Chronicles PodcastUFO Chronicles PodcastNik HunterScience447Spreaker
54
18Podcast Paranormal PortalParanormal PortalParanormal Portal - Ufo's Paranormal GhostsScience491Spreaker
69
19Podcast BrainStuffBrainStuffiHeartPodcastsScience2001Omny Studio
49
20Podcast The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & SupernaturalThe Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & SupernaturalGhost Stores, Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural StoriesScience500Audioboom
53
21Podcast Robinson's PodcastRobinson's PodcastRobinson ErhardtScience302Spotify for Podcasters
52
22Podcast Crime Pays But Botany Doesn'tCrime Pays But Botany Doesn'tTony SantoreScience297Spreaker
43
23Podcast I Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur PodcastI Know Dino: The Big Dinosaur PodcastI KNOW DINO, LLCScience585ART19
62
24Podcast Origin StoriesOrigin StoriesThe Leakey FoundationScience94Libsyn
68
25Podcast Terrible LizardsTerrible LizardsIszi Lawrence and David HoneScience143Libsyn
78
26Podcast What The Duck?!What The Duck?!ABC AustraliaScience231ABC Australia
38
27Podcast How WildHow WildNPRScience16PRX
63
28Podcast Eons: Surviving Deep TimeEons: Surviving Deep TimePBSScience25PRX
63
29Podcast Where Is My Mind?Where Is My Mind?Mark Gober and Blue Duck MediaScience9WideOrbit
58
30Podcast Wild Turkey ScienceWild Turkey ScienceDr. Marcus Lashley & Dr. Will GulsbyScience210Libsyn
78
31Podcast MonsterTalkMonsterTalkBlake SmithScience516Spreaker
69
32Podcast The Acres U.S.A. PodcastThe Acres U.S.A. PodcastAcres U.S.A.®Science132Spotify for Podcasters
32
33Podcast Farm Small Farm SmartFarm Small Farm SmartThe Modern Grower Podcast NetworkScience603Libsyn
48
34Podcast The Science of Everything PodcastThe Science of Everything PodcastJames FodorScience172Podbean
31
35Podcast ExtinctZooExtinctZooExtinctZooScience168Spotify for Podcasters
28
36Podcast Haunted AmericaHaunted AmericaHaunted AmericaScience101Spotify for Podcasters
43
37Podcast Untold Radio NetworkUntold Radio NetworkUntold Radio NetworkScience1000Spreaker
54
38Podcast Hillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal PodcastHillbilly Horror Stories Paranormal PodcastJerry PaulleyScience1000Spreaker
38
39Podcast Grazing Grass Podcast | Rotational Grazing, Soil Health & Profitable Livestock FarmingGrazing Grass Podcast | Rotational Grazing, Soil Health & Profitable Livestock FarmingGrazing GrassScience225Transistor
53
40Podcast Curiosity UnboundedCuriosity UnboundedMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Science18Blubrry
53
41Podcast Weather GeeksWeather GeeksWeather Group TelevisionScience444ART19
68
42Podcast Infectious Disease PuscastInfectious Disease PuscastVincent RacanielloScience117Libsyn
52
43Podcast Cannabis Cultivation and Science PodcastCannabis Cultivation and Science PodcastTad HusseyScience168Simplecast
47
45Podcast Alien EncountersAlien EncountersScience ChannelScience11Acast
59
46Podcast Patient ZeroPatient ZeroNHPRScience13Megaphone
48
47Podcast Cryptid CreaturesCryptid CreaturesBrian Brock/Todd StevensScience308Spotify for Podcasters
33
48Podcast Main Engine Cut OffMain Engine Cut OffAnthony ColangeloScience341Simplecast
63
49Podcast Night ScienceNight ScienceItai Yanai & Martin LercherScience90Buzzsprout
58
50Podcast Talk Nerdy with Cara Santa MariaTalk Nerdy with Cara Santa MariaCara Santa MariaScience624Spreaker
43
51Podcast Tinfoil TalesTinfoil TalesBrandon WrightScience308Simplecast
84
52Podcast ManifoldManifoldSteve HsuScience173Transistor
58
53Podcast Strange Animals PodcastStrange Animals PodcastKatherine ShawScience300Blubrry
48
54Podcast Bigfoot’s Wilderness PodcastBigfoot’s Wilderness PodcastBigfoot's Wilderness PodcastScience141Spreaker
43
55Podcast America Adapts the Climate Change PodcastAmerica Adapts the Climate Change PodcastDoug ParsonsScience263Libsyn
47
56Podcast The Guide Post The Guide Post American Saltwater Guides AssociationScience233CoHost
58
57Podcast Food Safety MattersFood Safety MattersFood Safety MagazineScience301Libsyn
58
58Podcast Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Modern Grower Podcast NetworkScience2484Libsyn
42
59Podcast The Stem Cell PodcastThe Stem Cell PodcastThe Stem Cell PodcastScience363Blubrry
38
60Podcast Brain InspiredBrain InspiredPaul MiddlebrooksScience163Unknown
64
61Podcast The Field GuidesThe Field GuidesThe Field GuidesScience & Medicine104Squarespace
49
62Podcast Homesteading and Permaculture by Paul WheatonHomesteading and Permaculture by Paul Wheatonpaul wheatonScience & Medicine100Blubrry Podcasting
38
63Podcast Daniel and Jorge Explain the UniverseDaniel and Jorge Explain the UniverseiHeartPodcastsScience639Omny Studio
53
64Podcast AVEAM — Kent Hovind Official YouTube PodcastAVEAM — Kent Hovind Official YouTube Podcastunknown_authorNatural Sciences9Unknown
21
65Podcast Science Stuff To Blow Your MindScience Stuff To Blow Your MindPodgoScience35Libsyn
32
66Podcast The Humble HoofThe Humble HoofAlicia HarlovScience166Captivate
32
67Podcast Most Terrifying Places in AmericaMost Terrifying Places in AmericaTravel ChannelScience67Acast
53
68Podcast The Native Plant PodcastThe Native Plant PodcastNative Plant PodcastNatural Sciences96Libsyn
43
69Podcast Natural Resources UniversityNatural Resources UniversityCollaboration of land-grant universitiesScience635Libsyn
72
70Podcast Off-NominalOff-NominalJake Robins, Anthony ColangeloScience266Simplecast
63
71Podcast The Genetics PodcastThe Genetics PodcastSano GeneticsScience261Spotify for Podcasters
22
72Podcast 原来是这样 Dscience原来是这样 Dscience原来是这样 Dscienceother644lizhi.fm
32
73Podcast Timber UniversityTimber UniversityDr. Brady Self & Dr. Shaun TangerScience45Libsyn
58
74Podcast Obscure AppalachiaObscure AppalachiaCandis CasperScience39Spotify for Podcasters
38
75Podcast The Immunology PodcastThe Immunology PodcastThe Immunology PodcastScience178Blubrry
48
76Podcast The Numberphile PodcastThe Numberphile PodcastBrady HaranScience & Medicine66Squarespace
48
78Podcast What Is Life?What Is Life?Carl ZimmerScience8Libsyn
43
79Podcast The Gestalt GardenerThe Gestalt GardenerMPB Think RadioScience459Acast
54
80Podcast Motivational Interviewing & BeyondMotivational Interviewing & BeyondJoel Porter & Steve RollnickScience33Buzzsprout
52
81Podcast Viced Rhino: The PodcastViced Rhino: The PodcastViced RhinoScience431Spreaker
48
82Podcast Cryptid CampfireCryptid CampfireCryptid CampfireScience232Libsyn
43
83Podcast The Swiss ConnectionThe Swiss ConnectionSWI swissinfo.chScience97Buzzsprout
49
84Podcast SunCastSunCastNico JohnsonScience986Captivate
89
85Podcast Chaser ChatChaser ChatChaser Chat | Weather | Storm Chasing | TornadoScience149Libsyn
43
86Podcast Good Fire PodcastGood Fire PodcastIndigenous Leadership InitiativeScience33Squarespace
52
87Podcast This Week in Science – The Kickass Science PodcastThis Week in Science – The Kickass Science PodcastDr. Kirsten Sanford Science MediaScience51Libsyn
52
88Podcast SilviCastSilviCastWisconsin Forestry Center and Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesScience71Buzzsprout
73
89Podcast Asimov PressAsimov PressAsimov PressScience111Spotify for Podcasters
22
90Podcast Climate ConnectionsClimate ConnectionsYale Center for Environmental CommunicationScience100Libsyn
53
91Podcast Walkabout the GalaxyWalkabout the GalaxyJoshua Colwell, Adrienne Dove, and James CooneyScience376Libsyn
38
92Podcast So You Want to Be a Marine BiologistSo You Want to Be a Marine BiologistK. G. MuziaScience113Buzzsprout
58
93Podcast Inside NATURE on PBSInside NATURE on PBSPBS NatureScience & Medicine14Soundcloud
49
94Podcast 科学星球科学星球BOX孙彬Science97Ximalaya
43
95Podcast Planet NOAAPlanet NOAANational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationScience10Unknown
38
96Podcast Deep RootsDeep RootsTTU Davis CollegeScience1Buzzsprout
53
97Podcast Bird’s Eye ViewBird’s Eye ViewMathew G. RadfordScience220Buzzsprout
43
98Podcast In Research OfIn Research OfWilliam Blake SmithScience121Libsyn
68
99Podcast Grassfed LifeGrassfed LifeDiego FooterScience176Libsyn
38
100Podcast Ken Cook Is Having Another EpisodeKen Cook Is Having Another EpisodeEWGScience72Simplecast
73

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