Select Period Type

Indie only

Top 3 Anthropology Podcasts

Apr 24, 2024

The Best Anthropology Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.

The Morbid Curiosity Podcast

123 Episodes

Avg Length 34m

Latest episode 12 days ago

A history podcast for the morbidly curious. From serial killers to ghosts, ancient remains to obscure medical conditions, let us satisfy your curiosity. (Some episodes may not be appropriate for children. Listener discretion is advised.)

Origin Stories

80 Episodes

Avg Length 29m

Latest episode 22 days ago

Explore human evolution one story at a time. This award-winning show blends storytelling with science that will change your understanding of who we are.

On the BiTTE

81 Episodes

Avg Length 69m

Latest episode 12 days ago

On the BiTTE delivers an alternative take on film reviews, uncovering everything from arthouse to mainstream cinema (without taking ourselves too seriously). Self-confessed cinephiles: Anthropologist Laura and Filmmaker Ryan expose the films brave enough to have their actors bare all.

Anthropology Podcasts

Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures, their origins, evolution, and diversity. It is a fascinating field that seeks to understand the complexities of human behavior and social organization. If you're interested in learning more about anthropology, there are many excellent podcasts available that can provide you with insight into this field. Whether you're a student of anthropology or simply a curious listener, these podcasts can offer a window into the diverse world of human culture and society. From discussions of archaeology and human evolution to examinations of contemporary social issues, anthropology podcasts offer a unique and engaging way to explore the rich complexity of human life.

Related Science Podcast Leaderboards

Best Natural Sciences Podcasts

Best Meteorology Podcasts

Best Political Science Podcasts

Best Social Sciences Podcasts

Best Sociology Podcasts

Top 100 Anthropology Podcasts

Our listeners have taken the liberty of rating the top anthropology podcasts for you. So, whether you're commuting to work, going for a walk, or simply relaxing at home, consider tuning into one of these informative and entertaining podcasts to learn more about the fascinating world of anthropology.

What's the best anthropology podcast now in 2024?

Goodpods aggregates the best anthropology podcasts people are choosing to right now. From anthropology-favorites to new releases, these shows are guaranteed to be entertaining and informative. Check out the top-rated anthropology podcasts in 2024 according to the Goodpods list. Explore our popular categories like Science Podcasts, Astronomy Podcasts, and Biology Podcasts.

Check out these Anthropology Podcasts

Anthrolactology

New

5 Episodes

Avg Length 40m

Latest episode 3 years ago

A podcast about breastfeeding, science, and society!

Plastic Plesiosaur Podcast

New

39 Episodes

Avg Length 115m

Latest episode 1 month ago

A Podcast about the natural world, things that people claim are part of the natural world, and things that used to be. With Trey the Explainer, and Miles Greb.

The History of Gay Sex

New

16 Episodes

Avg Length 50m

Latest episode 1 year ago

Explore historical and cultural examples of same-sex sex throughout the course of human history with Stuart as we cover from ancient times to the present. Contact the podcast with any questions at [email protected]

Anthropologist On The Street

New

28 Episodes

Avg Length 66m

Latest episode 1 year ago

How many ways are there to be human? Each week Anthropologist on the Street Dr. Carie Little Hersh invites different cultural experts to illuminate the hidden ideas, practices, and power dynamics that make our lives both familiar and strange.

The Peanut Gallery

New

2 Episodes

Avg Length 23m

Latest episode 4 years ago

The Peanut Gallery is a podcast inviting all people to share lived experiences that can inform listeners' worldviews and clarify their own. Episodes explore a variety of topics and collectively demonstrate the power of storytelling to evoke emotion, connect individuals and enact change.

Introduction to China

New

6 Episodes

Avg Length 70m

Latest episode 10 years ago

In this subject students are introduced to China. The lectures are tied together by several common themes, including China’s incredible geographic, ethnic and cultural diversity, it’s dual exceptionalist and wounded nationalism, and the Deng Xiaoping-era social bargain between the Communist Party and the Chinese people based on improving living standards in exchange for acquiescence to one-party rule.

Online Gods

New

17 Episodes

Avg Length 44m

Latest episode 4 years ago

Online Gods is a monthly podcast on digital cultures and their political ramifications, featuring lively conversations with scholars and activists. Presented by anthropologist Ian M. Cook, the podcast is a key initiative of the five year ERC project ONLINERPOL www.fordigitaldignity.com led by media anthropologist Sahana Udupa at LMU Munich, and cohosted by HAU Network for Ethnographic Theory. Online Gods represents our collective commitment to multimedia diffusion of research in accessible and engaging formats.

Archaeological Context

New

10 Episodes

Avg Length 31m

Latest episode 6 days ago

Uncover the mysteries of the past on Archaeological Context with Dr Noah. From deciphering the symbolism of tattoos found on prehistoric mummies to uncovering the heartbreaking tales behind the looting of Syria’s antiquities or the food and training habits of Roman gladiators, each episode offers a captivating exploration of the fascinating world of archaeology. Join me as we explore intriguing research from around the globe, going beyond mere objects and excavations to uncover the rich cultural and scientific contexts behind archaeological discoveries. With engaging overviews based on published research and enlightening conversations with leading experts, this podcast offers a fresh perspective on our shared and diverse cultural heritage. Subscribe now and embark on a journey of discovery with Archaeological Context.

Illegitimate Scholar

New

80 Episodes

Avg Length 55m

Latest episode 13 days ago

Our culture is in crisis and I don’t trust woke universities and authoritarian governments to give us the solution. I examine modern culture through history and anthropology, as well as other sources like indigenous knowledge and common sense. This is a show for those who love academics but hate academia, and want to learn about social studies without the constraining limits of woke universities. Reach me on Discord, https://discord.gg/KhJgpMj6Jj and other sites: https://pod.link/1650280020, If you have any thoughts you'd like to share please email me: [email protected]

Illegitimate Scholar

New

80 Episodes

Avg Length 55m

Latest episode 13 days ago

Full Worlds

New

6 Episodes

Avg Length 47m

Latest episode 5 years ago

When you write a novel or build a game, you have to design a whole world. A world with culture, hierarchy, taboos, economy, fairness, traditions, careers, and origin stories. In Full Worlds, we hear authors and creators explain the worlds they built, without the story getting in the way.

SAGE Anthropology & Archaeology

New

3 Episodes

Avg Length 9m

Latest episode 2 years ago

Welcome to the official free Podcast site from SAGE Publications for Anthropology & Archaeology. SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets with principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore.

The Unusual History of Every Thing

New

145 Episodes

Avg Length 24m

Latest episode 4 months ago

The Unusual History of Every Thing is a podcast for lovers of the weird history of common things in our world. Join cultural object preservationists Melanie Dellas and Karen Lacy as they uncover the unusual histories of every thing around us. New episodes every Tuesday!

Brains Matter

New

58 Episodes

Avg Length 11m

Latest episode 8 months ago

The Podcast on Science, Curiosities, and General Knowledge. Brains Really Do Matter!

CrimeJuicy Cocktail Hour

New

28 Episodes

Avg Length 47m

Latest episode 1 year ago

We are a team of spooky ladies drawn together by our love of all things true crime, cult and controversy. In this podcast, we pick apart new juicy topics each week from a multidisciplinary perspective for you to enjoy. Hosted by: Carrie Anne Drazewski-Keller, Krista Rosedahl and Becca Miner

Human Being Human Podcast

New

37 Episodes

Avg Length 36m

Latest episode 8 months ago

"Human Being Human" is a podcast that digs into the gripping history of humankind, as told through personal stories, scholastic explorations, and sonic landscapes. Created and narrated by Karrington Cooper, a human being human.

Critical Craft Forum

New

3 Episodes

Avg Length 45m

Latest episode 6 years ago

Episode 1:Book Talk on Tim Ingold's Making The material turn in art is deeply linked to craft processes, materials and ways of making. For Book Talk, we invite people from different fields to read and discuss a single book. How might artists, curators, educators, and theorists respond to a book and potentially use as a tool in their own thinking? Join Stephen Knott, Sarah Margolis-Pineo, Rowland Ricketts, and Namita Gupta Wiggers for their discussion of anthropologist Tim Ingold's Making: Anthropology, Archaeology, Art and Architecture. This first episode was recorded at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, Maine in person and via skype in July 2014. Special thanks to Brian R. Jones for sound editing and Calder Wiggers for the music. Visit www.criticalcraftforum for more information.

American Institute of Indian Studies Podcast

New

American Institute of Indian Studies Podcast

14 Episodes

Avg Length 52m

Latest episode 4 months ago

The American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) was founded nearly sixty years ago to further the knowledge of India in the United States by supporting American scholarship on India. The programs of AIIS foster the production of and engagement with scholarship on India, and promote and advance mutual understanding between the citizens of the United States and of India. AIIS seeks to provide access to scholarship about India to a wide and diverse audience.Through this podcast series, we hope to explore various exciting AIIS initiatives and engage with our current and former fellows, students, instructors, and researchers in this challenging time for connection.

FASHION | AFRICA | NOW

New

23 Episodes

Avg Length 48m

Latest episode 2 years ago

++++++++++++++++++++++Next Episode coming soon ++++++++++++++++++ The Fashion Africa Now Podcast ignites interesting conversations with designers, creatives, historians, researchers, fashion players and industry experts on what fashion in Africa is today, systematically digging into its past and more importantly, shaping its future. The fusion of rich and diverse sub-nations, cultures, ideas and talents from the African continent, and by extension the African diaspora has produced irresistible trend-setting fashion, styles, aesthetics, sounds and a way of life globally. Yet in the shadows of this allure the conflict between slow fashion, sustainability in Africa and fast fashion is a conversation to be encouraged. The Fashion Africa Now podcast is brought to you by Future Fashion and produced by APYA Productions with financial support from the Ministry of State of Baden-Wurttemberg via the Baden-Wurttemberg Foundation for Development Cooperation (SEZ). The episodes were created in association with Social Urban Nature. Fashion Africa Now podcast has the permission to use the music and the sounds created by Blackstereo music. Please send inquiries and questions to: [email protected]

The Shadow Trap

New

30 Episodes

Avg Length 72m

Latest episode 3 years ago

Catching fiction's worst monsters in film and folklore.

David Gornoski

New

1788 Episodes

Avg Length 48m

Latest episode 2 days ago

A Neighbor's Choice radio show and THINGS HIDDEN podcast are the two main audio programs of David Gornoski. THINGS HIDDEN is a deep-dive podcast into the world of mythology and current events guided by the Mimetic theory of Rene Girard and grounded in the personhood revolution of Jesus. Hosted by David Gornoski, A Neighbor’s Choice Radio examines the role of violence and religion in society. From victims of state violence against nonviolent behaviors to public figures and contrarian voices, the conversations that unfold create an illuminating and surreal journey for listeners.

The History of Grob

New

5 Episodes

Avg Length 10m

Latest episode 11 years ago

Grob – the only nation never to discover the wheel, even after it was shown to them by outsiders and patiently explained. The only nation in World War II to declare war on the Swiss and no one else. The only nation to decide it didn’t like its industrial revolution and revolve back in the other direction. Land of contradictions; land of no contradictions. This podcast tells the story of this unique and fascinating nation from the bronze age to the present day and beyond.

The Woven Road

New

22 Episodes

Avg Length 35m

Latest episode 3 years ago

Tune in to the audio podcast and join your host, an inquisitive, knitting archaeologist in exploring the rich fiber art traditions from across history and around the world.

SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human

New

66 Episodes

Avg Length 26m

Latest episode 4 months ago

What makes you ... you? And who tells what stories and why? In the fifth season of the SAPIENS podcast, listeners will hear a range of human stories: from the origins of the chili pepper to how prosecutors decide someone is a criminal to stolen skulls from Iceland. Join Season 5’s host, Eshe Lewis, on our latest journey to explore what it means to be human. SAPIENS: A Podcast for Everything Human, is produced by House of Pod and supported by the Wenner-Gren Foundation. SAPIENS is part of the American Anthropological Association Podcast Library. For more information, visit sapiens.org

The Labyrinth Project

New

6 Episodes

Avg Length 32m

Latest episode 2 years ago

Exploring the Maze of Nature in Los Angeles.The Labyrinth Project explores the diverse and surprising ways in which Los Angeles is full of different natures--- a veritable trophic cascade of the absurd and surprising. Wetlands, lawns, rats, cats, coyotes, mountain lions interact with human affect, state power, indigenous politics, aesthetic pleasure, local governmental power and much more. It is a collaborative research project at UCLA, based in the Institute for Society and Genetics, and in collaboration with the Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies, and using a mix of participant-observation, structured interviewing, collaborative urban anthropology, historical and archival digging, ecological observation, and analysis of social media content. Does this maze have a monster? Did you bring thread?
Read more at https://labyrinth.garden/

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

New

Naked Archaeology, from the Naked Scientists

36 Episodes

Avg Length 32m

Latest episode 12 years ago

Where did the Nazca Lines come from? Who built Stonehenge, and what secrets lie concealed within Egypt's pyramids? To find out, join the Naked Archaeologists as they undress the past...

The Archaeology Channel - Audio News from Archaeologica

New

The Archaeology Channel - Audio News from Archaeologica

276 Episodes

Avg Length 13m

Latest episode 9 days ago

The news of the week in audio, for many years compiled and written by the late Michelle Hilling of Archaeologica, is now the product of our dedicated volunteer team. Read by Laura Kennedy, the Audio News is compiled from Archaeologica’s daily news updates. The musical interludes are original compositions by Anthony Kennedy. The Audio News from Archaeologica is compiled from Archaeologica.org's daily news updates.

I Think I Love You

New

33 Episodes

Avg Length 56m

Latest episode 3 years ago

Falling in love with someone is easy. Staying in love with the same person, year after year, is much harder. That's why we're recording an hour of conversation every week of our first year of marriage. For us, it’s a way to dig into our fascination with one another and this existential question of lasting love. For you, it’s an invitation to creep on our marriage as it unfolds, mistake by mistake and lesson by lesson, since no one ever really told us about theirs. We’ll work through fights, expose probably too much of our sex life, and try to get to answers for how to stay in love in this little human experiment called I Think I Love You. Riley & Caro Consider also seeking out podcasts created by black people, as well as those which aim to shed further light on systemic racism in America. A few suggestions: @nprcodeswitch , @yoisthisracist , the 1619 project by the @nytimes, “74 Seconds” (which tells the story of Philando Castile’s murder), and @livvperez’s podcast are a few that come to mind.

Illegitimate Scholar

New

80 Episodes

Avg Length 55m

Latest episode 13 days ago

The Belfry Network

New

214 Episodes

Avg Length 80m

Latest episode 20 days ago

The Belfry is a gathering place for dark culture and those who find a home within. Here you will discover podcasts, blogs, and videos catering to the darker side of life.

Phenomena

New

17 Episodes

Avg Length 32m

Latest episode 4 months ago

How are the algorithms in our lives holding us back? What are the most pressing problems of urban residents businesses can help resolve? What can other sectors learn from how the luxury industry is getting sustainability right? These are some of the questions we unpack in season two of the Phenomena podcast by ReD Associates, which explores how a deep understanding of human behaviour can help shape better business strategy. During each episode, ReD partner Eliot Salandy Brown interviews colleagues and industry experts on the biggest human and cultural topics of our time, to reveal how they are often misunderstood and how the social sciences can help businesses get them right.

Witch-Hunts and Persecution

New

16 Episodes

Avg Length 26m

Latest episode 10 years ago

In this course, we will use the anthropological approach and methodology to understand witch-hunts and persecution. We start by looking at magic, witchcraft and sorcery and explaining the persistence of related beliefs and practices. As we will see the basic idea of witch persecution is that we have an image of a witch (or sorcerer) and then we pin it on someone. We analyze this image in greater detail. Pinning this image on someone is a process of accusation; we analyze among whom, why and how accusations occur. Finally, we look at some “witch-hunts”—including the Great Witch-hunt, the Salem Trials, and McCarthyism—in greater detail.

Sasquatch Tracks

New

54 Episodes

Avg Length 96m

Latest episode 26 days ago

Sasquatch Tracks takes a scientific look at whether there are large animal species that remain undiscovered. With special emphasis on the Sasquatch in North America, the show looks at claims of apelike “relict hominoids” and other animals purported to exist in various parts of the world.

Scholar Minor

New

39 Episodes

Avg Length 16m

Latest episode 2 years ago

Scholar Minor is a weekly podcast about myth, magic, and miscellany. My name is Ursula, and I'm an amateur historian and fan of all things otherworldly. In these bite-sized episodes we will explore a variety of topics, and listeners are encouraged to continue engagement with the material on their own aided by the sources provided.

The Insight

New

102 Episodes

Avg Length 55m

Latest episode 3 years ago

Where did we come from? One of humanity's most basic questions, the answer is fascinating. Weaving together insights from the fields of genetics, archaeology, linguistics, and paleoanthropology, hosts Spencer Wells and Razib Khan take us on a grand tour of human history. Scientific storytelling at its best.

The Wellcome Collection Podcast

New

12 Episodes

Avg Length 31m

Latest episode 1 year ago

A podcast exploring health and human experience. Brought to you by Wellcome Collection, a free museum and library in London.

Dude, I was thinking...

New

5 Episodes

Avg Length 45m

Latest episode 4 months ago

We're two curious overthinkers who love pop culture. In this podcast, we’ll be dissecting pop culture and technology trends and how they are shaping everyday life. Ever watched a TV show or movie, read an article, or heard a song that made you stop and wonder what it reflects about us and the way we live our lives? That’s where we come in. Welcome to ‘Dude, I was thinking...,’ where no thought is too fleeting to dissect, analyse, and follow down the rabbit hole.

Hosted by Ketaki Sharma and Sanaya Chandar

Twitter

Instagram

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Illegitimate Scholar

New

80 Episodes

Avg Length 55m

Latest episode 13 days ago

The Robin Smith Show

New

147 Episodes

Avg Length 85m

Latest episode 1 day ago

The Robin Smith Show is a comedy podcast where therapist/musician Robin Smith interviews guests and rambles about relationships, psychedelics, and the creative arts.

Dig Me Up Later

New

17 Episodes

Avg Length 52m

Latest episode 2 years ago

Dig Me Up Later is archaeologist / comedian, KC Martin-Stone's, exploration of life and the 'stuff' we fill it with. Each week, she chats with a guest, asking them - "if archaeologists dug you up in 1,000 years time, what would they think of you?" Guests include performers, adventurers and thinkers from all walks of life.

Species

New

239 Episodes

Avg Length 26m

Latest episode 2 months ago

"The host, Macken Murphy, is able to condense vast chunks of information into engaging and digestible episodes. Fact-filled and fun." — The New York Times

AnthroAlert: An Anthropology Podcast

New

57 Episodes

Avg Length 45m

Latest episode 4 years ago

AnthroAlert is a podcast recorded live on USF Bulls Radio. Each week we interview an anthropologist to learn more about their work.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Department: a podcast about trends.

New

81 Episodes

Avg Length 83m

Latest episode 11 months ago

A podcast about trends - and how they define the world around us with fashion industry professionals Amanda and Kim.

Politics After The Pandemic

New

4 Episodes

Avg Length 20m

Latest episode 1 year ago

In Politics After the Pandemic, anthropologist of social movements Erica Lagalisse thinks transnationally with both social scientists and political activists about recent cultural shifts in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic, capitalism and other structures of oppression, and how social movements, educators, and researchers might respond. Diverse guest researchers speak with Lagalisse as global analysts and local experts as well as cultural and linguistic translators. Produced at The Sociological Review.

Date Smart

New

25 Episodes

Avg Length 28m

Latest episode 1 year ago

I'm Taylor Wade. Twenty years ago, I cofounded Ambiance Matchmaking, an exclusive matchmaking agency that has helped over 100,000 singles master their dating lives. In this podcast, I share the same tactics and techniques with you. Mastering your dating life is easier than you think –– it’s just a matter of science and a little know-how.

Illegitimate Scholar

New

80 Episodes

Avg Length 55m

Latest episode 13 days ago

AnthroDish

New

134 Episodes

Avg Length 40m

Latest episode 15 days ago

AnthroDish is a weekly show about the intersections between our foods, cultures, and identities. Host Dr. Sarah Duignan sits down one-on-one with people in academia, hospitality, farming and agriculture, and more to learn about their food knowledge and experiences. If you're interested in the unique lives of everyday people who have been shaped by their relationship with food, this show is for you!