The Quanta Podcast

Quanta Magazine has become one of the most respected outlets for science journalism, and their podcast delivers the same quality in audio form. Hosted by editor-in-chief Samir Patel, The Quanta Podcast covers breakthroughs across physics, mathematics, biology, and computer science. For quantum physics fans, the show regularly features episodes on particle physics, quantum computing milestones, and foundational questions about the nature of reality. The production quality is excellent. Episodes drop weekly, typically running around 20 to 30 minutes, which makes them easy to fit into a commute or lunch break. What sets this apart from other science news shows is the depth of reporting behind each story. Quanta's journalists spend months on a single piece, and that thoroughness carries over to the podcast. When they cover something like quantum error correction or new experiments testing Bell inequalities, you get context and clarity that most outlets skip over. With 321 episodes and a 4.7-star rating from over 500 reviewers, the show has earned a loyal audience. Listeners consistently describe it as accessible without being dumbed down. The coverage extends well beyond quantum physics into math and biology, so not every episode will be directly relevant. But when they do cover quantum topics, it's some of the most accurate and engaging science audio you'll find. The Simons Foundation backing means no ads interrupting the content, which is a nice bonus.