Physics Podcasts

One of the best science podcasts available is Quirks and Quarks from CBC Radio. Host Bob McDonald speaks with scientists around the globe about the latest in science, technology, medicine and the environment.

News and information from the European Space Agency...

Distillations is a weekly science podcast that brings you extracts from the past, present, and future of chemistry. Join us for a new episode every Friday with interviews, monologues, reviews, features, and more, to gain historical perspective on current scientific issues.

Bringing together extraordinary people to drive innovative solutions to society’s challenges by advancing scientific research, education, and policy.

Science, pop culture & comedy collide on StarTalk w/ astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-hosts, celebrities & scientists.

From neurons to nanotech and from quarks to the cosmos, BookLab is the podcast that puts science books under the microscope! Join hosts Dan Falk and Amanda Gefter for a look at the latest in popular science writing: what’s new, what’s hot, and what you ought to be reading right now.

Dr Chris Smith aka The Naked Scientist with the latest news from the world of science and Dr Karl answers listeners' science questions on Radio 5 Live's Up All Night programme. Dr Chris Smith broadcast on Mondays at 1:30am and Dr Karl broadcast live on Thursdays at 3am.

The universe is a strange and wonderful place and, in his Great Moments, Karl has scaled the highest peaks as well as turned over the pebbles to see what's underneath.

Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work?

If you are looking for a go-to science podcast, the Big Picture Science series, hosted by astronomer Seth Shostak and Molly Bentley is one of the best options on this side of the galaxy.