The 8 Best Science Biology Podcasts

A list of the Best Science Biology Podcasts handpicked by our community on Podyssey.

Last Updated: Mar 11th, 2022

  • 1. This Podcast Will Kill You

    This podcast might not actually kill you, but it covers so very many things that can. Each episode tackles a different infectious disease, from the history, to the biology, and finally, how scared you need to be. Independently produced and edited by ...Show More

    Erin Welsh & Erin Allmann Updyke

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    Most Recommended Episode

    Ep 95 Tetanus: An inhuman calamity!

    1:14:09 | May 3rd, 2022

    1 RECOMMENDATION

    [CW: Firsthand account includes description of the death of an infant. Skip approximately first 3 min to avoid.] What comes to mind when you hear the word tetanus? For many people, it’s probably the ...Show More

  • 2. Science Diction

    What does the word “meme” have to do with evolutionary biology? And why do we call it “Spanish flu” when it was never Spanish? Science Diction is a podcast about words—and the science stories within them. If you like your language with a side of scie...Show More

    Science Friday and WNYC Studios

    +26 FANS

    Most Recommended Episode

    Orphans Delivered The World's First Vaccine

    14:22 | Apr 13th, 2021

    3 RECOMMENDATIONS

    When the first COVID-19 vaccines were approved for emergency use last December, it felt like - at last! - our nightmare was nearly over. Then came reports of botched distribution efforts, from broken ...Show More

  • 3. The Science of Birds

    The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Host...Show More

    Ivan Phillipsen

    1 FAN

    Latest Episode

    Random Bird Thursday: A Master of the Sky That Flies Fast and Far

    28:11 | Sep 11th

    In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even ...Show More

  • 4. Barstool Biology

    A brand spanking new science podcast by Dr. Gary Sommerville Ph.D. Gary is a Molecular Biologist at Harvard Medical School and breaks down popular and interesting science topics over a cold beer! Subscribe to Barstool Biology wherever you listen ...Show More

    Barstool Biology

    Latest Episode

    Barstool Biology - Mutations

    17:54 | Feb 15th, 2021

    Mutants here, mutants there, mutants everywhere. Sadly I couldn't afford Professor Xavier to come on and explain all about mutations but I'll give you the low down and how they all work! How are regio...Show More

  • 5. Big Biology

    Big Biology is a podcast that tells the stories of scientists tackling some of the biggest unanswered questions in biology.

    Art Woods and Marty Martin

    +11 FANS

    Most Recommended Episode

    The amphibian omnivore’s dilemma: Plasticity-led evolution in spadefoot tadpoles (Ep 78)

    1:03:04 | Feb 17th, 2022

    1 RECOMMENDATION

    What roles does plasticity play in evolution?  Where does novelty come from, and how does it become widespread in populations? On this episode, we talk all things plasticity with David Pfennig, a...Show More

  • 6. The Biology of Superheroes Podcast

    Superheroes and science fiction meet the cutting edge of biological sciences in this podcast. Where does the science meet the fiction? Listen and find out! If you have suggestions for a topic or would like to be a featured guest, please contact biolo...Show More

    Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton and Arien Darby

    4 FANS

    Latest Episode

    Episode 16: Antman - The Biology of Ants

    53:33 | Jul 20th, 2020

    In this episode Shane and Arien discuss the insect arsenal of Scott Lang (Antman) and his predecessor, Dr. Hank Pym. Shane interviews Dr. Corrie Moreau of Cornell University about ant weaponry, ant co...Show More

  • 7. Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta

    Talking Biotech is a weekly podcast that uncovers the stories, ideas and research of people at the frontier of biology and engineering. Each episode explores how science and technology will transform agriculture, protect the environment, and feed ...Show More

    Colabra

    +1 FAN

    Latest Episode

    Attacking Cancers through Neoantigens - Dr. Jackie Douglass

    34:21 | Sep 20th

    In this episode of the Talking Biotech podcast, Dr. Jackie Douglas discusses the emerging field of neoantigens and their significance in cancer immunotherapy. Neoantigens, which are unique to cancer c...Show More

  • 8. Justin Riddle Podcast

    Justin Riddle explores the nature of consciousness from the perspective of recent breakthroughs in neuroscience, biology, computer science, and physics. Quantum computers and quantum biology are revolutionizing technology and science. What can these ...Show More

    Justin Riddle Podcast

    Latest Episode

    #40 – Nested Observer Windows: the case for hierarchical consciousness

    1:23:45 | Jun 8th, 2024

    In episode 40 of the Justin Riddle Podcast, Justin provides an update of the Nested Observer Windows (NOW) Model. The paper describing this theory was recently published in the open-access Neuroscienc...Show More

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