Apple Podcast Rankings - USA - Social 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 31 Aug 2026

08/31/2026

Average data

Episodes: 331
Frequency: every 16 days
Duration: 00:47:57

Top 5 authors

1. New Books Network (3 shows)
2. Marshall Poe (2 shows)
3. John Templeton Foundation (1 shows)
4. MarkusAcademy (1 shows)
5. Lauren Mollica and Megan Baker (1 shows)

Top 5 hosting

1. Libsyn (20 shows)
2. Spotify for Podcasters (16 shows)
3. Buzzsprout (12 shows)
4. Megaphone (9 shows)
5. Simplecast (7 shows)

RankLogoNameArtistMain CategoryEpsHostingScore
1Podcast Something You Should KnowSomething You Should KnowMike Carruthers | OmniCast MediaScience1334Megaphone
58
2Podcast Hidden BrainHidden BrainHidden Brain, Shankar VedantamScience626Simplecast
48
3Podcast Boring History for SleepBoring History for SleepVelvetScience501Spotify for Podcasters
28
4Podcast Suspicious Minds: AI and the ApocalypseSuspicious Minds: AI and the ApocalypseAgoric MediaScience28ART19
73
5Podcast Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best LifeGet Obsessed : With Living Your Best LifeJulie Lokun and Mika AltidorScience338Simplecast
63
6Missing podcast logo
Choiceology with Katy Milkman
Details temporarily unavailable
Charles SchwabSocial Sciences117N/A
N/A
7Podcast Pursuit of the ParanormalPursuit of the ParanormalAsh and GregScience315RSS.com
32
8Podcast The Science of HappinessThe Science of HappinessPRX and Greater Good Science CenterScience352PRX
53
9Podcast That UFO PodcastThat UFO PodcastThat UFO PodcastScience1117Audioboom
48
10Podcast Mysterious UniverseMysterious Universe8th KindScience20Megaphone
79
11Podcast Therapist Uncensored PodcastTherapist Uncensored PodcastSue Marriott LCSW, CGP & Ann Kelley PhDScience309Blubrry
33
12Podcast Somewhere in the SkiesSomewhere in the SkiesSpectreVision RadioScience733Megaphone
63
13Podcast Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO & Lore InterviewsMysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO & Lore InterviewsMysterious RadioScience22Captivate
48
14Podcast People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology PodcastPeople Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology PodcastZachary ElwoodScience219Simplecast
58
15Podcast GraveYard TalesGraveYard TalesAdam Ballinger & Matt RudolphScience379Audioboom
63
16Podcast SkeptoidSkeptoidBrian DunningScience1092PRX
63
17Podcast You Are Not So SmartYou Are Not So SmartYou Are Not So SmartScience345Simplecast
53
18Podcast The Psychology PodcastThe Psychology PodcastiHeartPodcastsScience478Omny Studio
38
19Podcast New Books in Critical TheoryNew Books in Critical TheoryMarshall PoeScience2014Megaphone
59
20Missing podcast logo
Stanford Psychology Podcast
Details temporarily unavailable
Stanford PsychologyScience181Buzzsprout
42
21Podcast The Social Work PodcastThe Social Work PodcastJonathan B. Singer, Ph.D., LCSWScience157Unknown
43
22Podcast The Couples Therapist CouchThe Couples Therapist CouchShane BirkelScience300Libsyn
52
23Podcast Navigating NeuropsychologyNavigating NeuropsychologyJohn Bellone & Ryan Van Patten - NavNeuroScience199Libsyn
48
24Podcast The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt CicoriaThe Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt CicoriaMatt CicoriaScience340Libsyn
47
25Podcast Clearer Thinking with Spencer GreenbergClearer Thinking with Spencer GreenbergSpencer GreenbergScience324Unknown
48
26Podcast Ba Man Harf Bezan | پادکست با من حرف بزنBa Man Harf Bezan | پادکست با من حرف بزنPerianBMSScience48Transistor
48
27Podcast The Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughtful CounselorThe Thoughful Counselor TeamScience320Libsyn
38
28Podcast Behavior BitchesBehavior BitchesStudy Notes ABA, LLCScience200Captivate
38
29Podcast NASW Social Work TalksNASW Social Work TalksNational Association of Social Workers (NASW)Science149Libsyn
58
30Missing podcast logo
The Answer Is Transaction Costs
Details temporarily unavailable
Michael MungerScience84Buzzsprout
48
31Podcast Inquiry with Kelly ChaseInquiry with Kelly ChaseKelly ChaseScience66Megaphone
53
32Podcast In Pursuit of DevelopmentIn Pursuit of DevelopmentDan BanikScience178Simplecast
73
33Podcast The Bulletproof MusicianThe Bulletproof MusicianNoa KageyamaScience417Buzzsprout
48
34Podcast Beyond the HumanBeyond the HumanBeyond the HumanScience39Spotify for Podcasters
48
35Podcast The Marginal Revolution PodcastThe Marginal Revolution PodcastMercatus Center at George Mason UniversityScience0Libsyn
57
36Podcast ABA Inside TrackABA Inside TrackABA Inside TrackScience610Libsyn
58
37Missing podcast logo
UCLA Housing Voice
Details temporarily unavailable
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy StudiesScience130Buzzsprout
78
38Podcast The Perception & Action PodcastThe Perception & Action PodcastRob GrayScience594Libsyn
37
39Podcast Two Guys on Your HeadTwo Guys on Your HeadKUT & KUTX Studios, Dr. Art Markman & Dr. Bob DukeScience299Blubrry Podcasting
38
40Podcast The Sociology of Everything PodcastThe Sociology of Everything PodcastEric Hsu & Louis Everuss (Lou & the Hsu)Science41Buzzsprout
57
41Podcast Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.Because Language - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.Daniel Midgley, Ben Ainslie, and Hedvig SkirgårdScience100Libsyn
32
42Podcast دغدغه ایراندغدغه ایرانمحمد فاضلیScience168Spreaker
69
43Podcast The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic ZoneRichard SaundersScience937Libsyn
49
44Podcast New Books in Political ScienceNew Books in Political ScienceNew Books NetworkScience600Simplecast
63
46Podcast Promise Hill | Renew Your Mind. Change Your Story | Christian Fiction + Soul Care PodcastPromise Hill | Renew Your Mind. Change Your Story | Christian Fiction + Soul Care PodcastKimberlee Herman, MSW, LCPC | Christian CounselorScience13Ausha
58
47Podcast The Litigation Psychology PodcastThe Litigation Psychology PodcastCourtroom SciencesScience327Podbean
37
48Podcast Jung Chicago RadioJung Chicago RadioC. G. Jung Institute of ChicagoScience151Blubrry
59
49Podcast Inner Propaganda with Owen FitzpatrickInner Propaganda with Owen FitzpatrickOwen FitzpatrickScience100Libsyn
68
50Podcast QuantitudeQuantitudeGreg Hancock & Patrick CurranScience198Buzzsprout
78
51Podcast Law of Attraction Tribe Podcast: Manifestation hacks and tipsLaw of Attraction Tribe Podcast: Manifestation hacks and tipsStephanie KeithScience399Spotify for Podcasters
22
52Podcast پادکست فارسی امروز فهمیدم Emrooz Fahmidamپادکست فارسی امروز فهمیدم Emrooz Fahmidamاحمد صديق پورScience53RedCircle
73
53Podcast The Pie: An Economics PodcastThe Pie: An Economics PodcastBecker Friedman Institute at UChicagoScience135Megaphone
48
54Missing podcast logo
The Medical Mind
Details temporarily unavailable
American Psychiatric AssociationScience95Libsyn
49
55Podcast New Books in SociologyNew Books in SociologyNew Books NetworkScience3750Megaphone
59
56Podcast The Alcohol 'Problem' Podcast with Dr James MorrisThe Alcohol 'Problem' Podcast with Dr James MorrisJames MorrisScience33Buzzsprout
62
57Podcast Behavioral Grooves PodcastBehavioral Grooves PodcastKurt Nelson, PhD and Tim HoulihanScience489Podbean
57
58Podcast Scott Carney InvestigatesScott Carney InvestigatesScott CarneyScience95Spotify for Podcasters
32
59Podcast Let's Talk Forensic PsychologyLet's Talk Forensic PsychologyLet's Talk Forensic PsychologyScience53Spotify for Podcasters
22
60Podcast Markus' AcademyMarkus' AcademyMarkusAcademyScience179Spotify for Podcasters
32
61Podcast Blurry PhotosBlurry PhotosDavid FloraScience424Spreaker
49
62Podcast Brookings Podcast on Economic ActivityBrookings Podcast on Economic ActivityThe Brookings InstitutionScience45Libsyn
47
63Podcast The Human Behavior PodcastThe Human Behavior PodcastThe Human Behavior PodcastScience291Buzzsprout
52
64Podcast Templeton Ideas PodcastTempleton Ideas PodcastJohn Templeton FoundationScience87Libsyn
72
65Podcast The Divorce DoctorThe Divorce DoctorElizabeth Cohen, Ph.D.Science65Libsyn
73
66Podcast New Books in EconomicsNew Books in EconomicsMarshall PoeScience1574Megaphone
59
67Podcast The Abnormal PsychologistThe Abnormal PsychologistDr. Colby TaylorScience89Buzzsprout
47
68Podcast MissPerceivedMissPerceivedAudiocraftyScience123Acast
69
69Podcast Play Therapy CommunityPlay Therapy CommunityJackie Flynn, EMDRIA Approved ConsultantScience98Libsyn
53
70Missing podcast logo
Statistics Made Simple
Feed not publicly shared by the creator
Brad R. Fulton, PhDSocial Sciences26N/A
N/A
71Podcast The Black Vault Radio w/ John Greenewald, Jr.The Black Vault Radio w/ John Greenewald, Jr.John Greenewald, Jr.Science25Unknown
43
72Podcast The Human Progress PodcastThe Human Progress PodcastHumanProgress.orgScience85Spotify for Podcasters
17
73Podcast Sociology Ruins EverythingSociology Ruins EverythingMatt SedlarScience26Spotify for Podcasters
42
74Podcast Dark Side Of PsychologyDark Side Of PsychologyDr. Elio MartinoScience11Podomatic
N/A
75Podcast The Social Work Bubble PodcastThe Social Work Bubble PodcastLaura SwansonScience102Buzzsprout
57
76Podcast Qualitative Research Methods for Everyone PodcastQualitative Research Methods for Everyone PodcastPolicy PressScience10Acast
62
77Podcast Talks On PsychoanalysisTalks On PsychoanalysisInternational Psychoanalytical AssociationScience100Podbean
58
78Podcast Aporia PodcastAporia PodcastAporia MagazineScience152Spotify for Podcasters
38
79Podcast دردشة | د فوزية الدريع وخالد الخالدي دردشة | د فوزية الدريع وخالد الخالدي ArabcastScience6Spotify for Podcasters
N/A
80Podcast Dead Rabbit Radio The Daily Paranormal PodcastDead Rabbit Radio The Daily Paranormal PodcastJason CarpenterScience1495Libsyn
57
81Podcast 柏拉图《理想国》朗读解读柏拉图《理想国》朗读解读远听山声Science & Medicine312Ximalaya
49
82Podcast Public Health InsightPublic Health InsightPHI MediaScience338Buzzsprout
63
83Podcast Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast)Evolutionary Psychology (the podcast)Dave Pietraszewski & David PinsofScience63Podbean
31
84Podcast TeamcastTeamcastMission Critical Team InstituteScience81Captivate
53
85Podcast ABA Beyond the DataABA Beyond the DataJ. L. Burton, MA, BCBA, LBAScience17Spotify for Podcasters
38
86Podcast Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Questions & AnswersAcceptance & Commitment Therapy Questions & AnswersJacob MartinezScience6Spotify for Podcasters
28
87Podcast VoxDev Development EconomicsVoxDev Development EconomicsVoxDev.orgScience336Audioboom
52
88Podcast The International Security PodcastThe International Security PodcastInternational SecurityScience28Simplecast
58
89Podcast MBT EN – Understanding Mentalization-Based TreatmentMBT EN – Understanding Mentalization-Based TreatmentJasper MandersScience45Spotify for Podcasters
52
90Podcast Rad N Bad PodcastRad N Bad PodcastSean Yocum and Michael Carrero from Hickory Learning GroupScience62Spotify for Podcasters
47
91Podcast AEA Research HighlightsAEA Research HighlightsAmerican Economic AssociationScience100Libsyn
58
92Podcast Public Health Joy: Community Power, Health Equity, and Leadership in ActionPublic Health Joy: Community Power, Health Equity, and Leadership in ActionDr. Joyee WashingtonScience93Spotify for Podcasters
62
93Podcast New Books in Sex, Sexuality, and Sex WorkNew Books in Sex, Sexuality, and Sex WorkNew Books NetworkScience521Megaphone
53
94Podcast ABA on TapABA on TapMike Rubio, BCBA & Dan Lowery, BCBA (co-Hosts) & Suzanne Juzwik, BCBA (Producer)Science127Buzzsprout
79
95Podcast Converging DialoguesConverging DialoguesConverging DialoguesScience506Substack
53
96Podcast Podcast de Juan Ramón RalloPodcast de Juan Ramón RalloJuan Ramón RalloScience2253Acast
28
97Podcast Psychoanaliterature: Psychoanalysis, Literature, and All That Lie in Between Psychoanaliterature: Psychoanalysis, Literature, and All That Lie in Between Psychoanaliterature: Psychoanalysis, Literature, and All That Lie in BetweenScience8Spotify for Podcasters
28
98Podcast Spooky PsychologySpooky PsychologyLauren Mollica and Megan BakerScience50Libsyn
43
99Podcast PsychPsychDavid PizarroScience17Fireside
49
100Podcast the Building Performance Podcastthe Building Performance Podcastthe Building Performance WorkshopScience93Libsyn
38

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