The 10 Best Culture Podcasts in 2026

The culture podcasts people actually listen to, ranked by audience, with what listeners praise and criticise about each one. All of them play free on The Pods.

Updated 2026-11-06 · 2379 society, culture & lifestyle pods on The Pods

1. 1

   The Joe Rogan Experience

   Joe Rogan · 21M subscribers · English · #3 on the Apple Podcasts Society, Culture & Lifestyle chart

   Long, open-ended conversations with all kinds of guests.

   What listeners sayThe biggest podcast in the world: three-hour conversations with comedians, scientists, fighters and politicians. Fans value the freedom and range; critics point to misinformation from guests and an audience that takes it all at face value.

   • Unmatched range of guests, no time limit.
   • Relaxed, curious conversations.

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2. 2

   Hot Ones

   Sean Evans · 16M subscribers · English

   Celebrities answer questions while eating hotter and hotter wings.

   What listeners sayCelebrities answer questions while eating hotter and hotter wings. Praised for the best-researched questions in celebrity media; audio-only misses the fun.

   • Questions researched better than most journalism.
   • Guests drop their guard.

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3. 3

   Shawn Ryan Show

   Shawn Ryan · 6.7M subscribers · English · #1 on the Apple Podcasts Society, Culture & Lifestyle chart

   A former Navy SEAL interviews people with intense life stories.

   What listeners sayFormer Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan's long interviews with veterans, intelligence officers and survivors. Fans find it gripping; critics flag uncritical acceptance of dramatic claims.

   • Extraordinary personal stories.
   • Patient, respectful interviewer.

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4. 4

   Call Her Daddy

   Alex Cooper · 2.2M subscribers · English

   Candid interviews about relationships and celebrity life.

   What listeners sayAlex Cooper's interviews on sex, relationships and fame. One of the most listened-to shows by women; critics find the interviews soft and the brand corporate since the Spotify and SiriusXM deals.

   • Guests speak openly about relationships and mental health.
   • Host's audience connection.

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5. 5

   Armchair Expert

   Dax Shepard · 376K subscribers · English

   Honest conversations about being human, with famous guests.

   What listeners sayDax Shepard and Monica Padman interview celebrities and experts. Loved for honesty about addiction and ego; some find the hosts talk too much and the fact-check segment long.

   • Candid about flaws and recovery.
   • Experts on Mondays add substance.

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6. 6

   YouTube

   47M subscribers · English

   YouTube's official YouTube channel

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7. 7

   Clash of Clans

   22M subscribers · English

   The official YouTube channel for Clash of Clans. Develop your strategy. Build your defenses. Attack your enemies. Conquer. Did somebody say Hog Rider?

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   IDEAS EN 5 MINUTOS

   17M subscribers · Spanish

   Divertidos poyectos DIY y manualidades ¡experimenta la satisfacción de hacerlo tú mismo! CANAL OFICIAL Para consultas sobre asociaciones de marca: Para colab…

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9. 9

   вДудь

   10M subscribers · Russian

   Здесь задают вопросы

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10. 10

    AJ+ كبريت

    9.4M subscribers · Arabic

    مرحباً بكم في +AJ عربي.. معاً نتشارك القصص +AJ عربي مساحة رقمية تهتم بعرض أحداث آنية ومواضيع من وحي الواقع العربي المعاصر بطريقة مختلفة، مميزة ومؤثرة ضمن قال…

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