Here are our picks for the top STEM podcasts of 2025
Are your ears crying out for some fresh podcasts to brighten your commute, entertain you while you’re doing your chores, or help with your evening wind down? We have plenty of STEM podcast options below!
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This podcast is a tidy round-up of the week in tech. Host Rae Johnston calls in a variety of guests to explore topics from gadgets to social media, AI to cybersecurity. If you want to stay on top of tech news and culture, this is the podcast for you.
Everyday AI
Now in its second season, CSIRO’s Everyday AI spells out exactly how artificial intelligence is changing the world around us. Recent topics include AI in the classroom and how AI is reshaping the job market. It’s everything you need to know about artificial intelligence in one neat package.
What’s That Rash?
Based on quirky medical questions from listeners, What’s That Rash? covers much more than just the occasional rash. It covers muscle cramps to sleep needs, brain fog to whether you can get away without a daily shower. Recent episodes have smashed medical myths and addressed weird TikTok trends. Got your own question? Email it to them!
No Such Thing as a Fish
If you like a good dash of comedy with your STEM, check out No Such Thing As A Fish. Based around four quirky facts per episode, there’s always plenty of science, technology, engineering and maths. Plus it comes with a dollop of history and general knowledge. Note that some episodes are best suited to mature audiences.
STEAM Powered
Are you passionate about the arts as well as STEM? Well, this podcast injects the A (arts) into STEM, turning it into STEAM. There are plenty of STEAM Powered conversations that follow women’s career paths and discuss what matters most on their professional journeys. It’s like hanging out with friends who are really enthusiastic about their jobs!
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Hosted by celebrity scientist Professor Brian Cox alongside Robin Ince, The Infinite Monkey Cage is a witty peek into the world of science. Each episode has a fun panel of science enthusiasts, covering topics from alien life to how trees ‘talk’ to each other. In one episode they even ask whether science can help commit the perfect murder. (We suggest you don’t!)
The Future of Everything
If you love a deep dive, why not hear it from engineers directly? Hosted by Stanford Engineering’s Russ Altman, The Future of Everything plunges you into the world of engineering, covering topics from bioprinting to electronic materials, AI coaching to underwater robotics. There are more than 250 episodes in the back catalogue, so you’ll be sure to find a topic of interest. The podcast includes some serious engineering details, so make sure you’re ready to focus!
