The 18 Best Youtube Podcasts (2026)

Three anime YouTubers living in Japan sit around a table and talk for two hours. That is the entire premise of Trash Taste, and somehow it has become one of the biggest podcasts in the anime and Japan space, with over 300 episodes and a 4.9-star rating from more than 3,100 reviews.

Joey Bizinger (The Anime Man), Garnt Maneetapho (Gigguk), and Connor Colquhoun (CDawgVA) bring very different perspectives. Joey is half-Japanese and bilingual, Garnt grew up in the UK with Thai heritage, and Connor is Welsh. All three have lived in Japan for years, and their conversations blend anime discussion with genuine commentary on Japanese daily life, food culture, travel mishaps, and the realities of being a foreigner in Tokyo.

The show started as an anime podcast but has evolved into something broader. A given episode might start with a debate about seasonal anime rankings, pivot into a story about navigating Japanese bureaucracy, and end with a heated argument about which convenience store chain has the best onigiri. The chemistry between the three is the real draw. They disagree freely, roast each other constantly, and occasionally bring on guests who add entirely new dimensions to the conversation.

Episodes run long, usually around two hours, so this is not a quick listen. But the entertainment value is consistent, and for anyone interested in what life in Japan actually looks like for young foreigners, Trash Taste offers an unfiltered window.

Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal have been best friends since first grade in North Carolina, and after building one of the biggest YouTube empires with Good Mythical Morning, they created Ear Biscuits as a space for longer, more personal conversations. This is where you get to know who Rhett and Link actually are beyond the taste tests and silly challenges. Over nearly 500 episodes, they have talked openly about everything from deconstructing their evangelical faith to navigating midlife identity crises, and they do it with a warmth that makes you feel like you are sitting at their kitchen table. Some weeks are genuinely funny and light, other weeks get surprisingly emotional and raw. The show earned a 4.9-star rating from over 23,000 reviewers, which tells you something about how deeply people connect with it. Episodes typically run about an hour and come out weekly. Note that Rhett and Link announced an indefinite hiatus in December 2025 for personal health reasons, so the existing back catalog is what you have to work with for now. Still, those 498 episodes represent over a decade of two lifelong friends being remarkably honest on mic. For longtime GMM fans or anyone who appreciates genuine long-form conversation, this archive is worth its weight in gold.

Logan Paul turned his massive YouTube following into a full-blown podcast empire with Impaulsive, and the results are exactly as chaotic and entertaining as you would expect. Co-hosted with Mike Majlak, the show pulls in A-list guests like Tom Brady, Lil Yachty, and the Bella Twins for wide-ranging conversations that bounce between sports, pop culture, business, and the kind of personal stories that only come out late at night. The format is loose and unscripted. Logan is a polarizing figure, no question, but his interview style has gotten genuinely sharper over the course of 490-plus episodes. He asks the questions most hosts would not, and his guests tend to let their guard down in ways they do not on traditional media. Episodes run anywhere from 50 minutes to over two hours depending on the guest. The production quality is high, with video versions on YouTube pulling millions of views per episode. It sits at a 4.4-star rating from over 22,000 reviews, reflecting a fanbase that is passionate even if opinions are divided. If you are looking for celebrity interviews that feel more like hanging out than a press junket, and you do not mind some bro-culture energy mixed in, Impaulsive delivers that consistently.

Ethan Klein built his reputation on YouTube with h3h3Productions reaction videos, and the H3 Podcast has become its own beast entirely. Running since 2016 with nearly 1,000 episodes, it is one of the longest-running YouTube-native podcasts in existence. Ethan and his wife Hila host marathon sessions that regularly stretch past three hours, covering internet drama, celebrity news, political commentary, and whatever else catches their attention that week. The show updates twice a week, which means there is always fresh content to keep up with. Ethan is genuinely funny but also divisive. He has a talent for getting under the skin of internet personalities, which has led to some legendary feuds and some genuinely uncomfortable moments. The crew behind the show adds another layer, with producers and staff members becoming characters in their own right, contributing bits and reactions that fans follow closely. The 4.7-star rating from over 22,000 reviews reflects a deeply loyal audience, though the comment sections can get heated. Production-wise, the show features call-in segments, soundboard gags, and recurring bits that longtime viewers adore. The show took a brief hiatus in late 2025 but returned in January 2026 and has been going strong since. If you are plugged into YouTube culture and internet discourse, this podcast is practically required listening. It is messy, opinionated, way too long, and somehow completely addictive.

Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry are YouTube creators who turned their camera on the creator economy itself, and the result is the most insightful podcast about the business of being a content creator. With 386 episodes and a near-perfect 4.9 rating from over 600 reviews, they have carved out a unique niche by analyzing YouTube trends, platform algorithm changes, and creator business models with the kind of depth that actually helps people. New episodes drop every Monday, and they consistently tackle questions that working creators obsess over. How did MrBeast structure his latest deal? What does the Netflix-YouTube convergence actually mean for mid-tier creators? Should you start a podcast alongside your channel? They bring real data and their own experience building a successful media brand to every conversation. The tone hits a sweet spot between analytical and accessible. They are not just talking heads reading headlines. They interview other creators and industry insiders, break down specific strategies, and share what is actually working in their own business. Colin and Samir also produce polished video essays on their YouTube channel that complement the podcast episodes, giving you multiple angles on the same stories. At around 45-60 minutes per episode, it is tight enough to finish during a commute but dense enough to feel like you learned something. For anyone building an audience on YouTube or thinking about it seriously, this is essential weekly homework.

Kevin Lieber from Vsauce2 and his co-host Matt Tabor sit down with some of the most interesting people on the internet to figure out how they got there and whether they can stay. The Create Unknown has hosted everyone from Casey Neistat to iDubbbz to Vsauce himself, and the conversations go way beyond surface-level creator tips. This is a show about the psychology of making things online, the business realities that nobody talks about publicly, and the weird cultural shifts happening in digital media. Kevin and Matt describe their approach as part high-level analysis and part hopelessly stupid, which is accurate. One minute they are breaking down the economics of a YouTube channel, and the next they are spiraling into an absurd tangent about conspiracy theories or bad movies. It works because both hosts are genuinely curious and refuse to take themselves too seriously. With 278 episodes since 2018 and a 4.8-star rating, they have built a consistent audience of people who care about the internet as a creative medium. Recent episodes have tackled AI-generated content, the sustainability of creator careers, and what authenticity even means when your life is a brand. Episodes run about an hour and come out weekly.

Brothers Hank and John Green built a massive audience of teenagers and young adults through YouTube years ago, and this podcast is the slightly messier, more personal corner of their world. The format is simple. Listeners send in questions, ranging from the very serious to the absolutely absurd, and the brothers answer them with what they call dubious advice. One question might be about how to survive senior year when your friend group is falling apart. The next might be about whether a hot dog is a sandwich, or what to do if you accidentally called your teacher mom. John, the novelist behind The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down, tends to lean philosophical. Hank, a science communicator and entrepreneur, goes for the practical angle. They close every episode with news from Mars and news from AFC Wimbledon, their beloved lower-league English soccer club, which makes zero sense on paper and somehow works. For teens who grew up on Crash Course or vlogbrothers, this is the comfort show. For anyone new, it's a warm, funny hour with two brothers who clearly like each other and treat their audience with real respect.

Smosh has been a YouTube institution since 2005, and Smosh Mouth is where the current cast drops the scripted sketches and just talks. Hosted by Shayne Topp and Amanda Lehan-Canto with rotating members of the Smosh crew, the show covers whatever is on their minds that week, from internet rabbit holes to behind-the-scenes chaos from filming. With 225 episodes and a 4.9-star rating from over 4,500 reviews, it has become a fan favorite for people who want more of the Smosh personalities beyond YouTube videos. Each episode runs about 60 to 75 minutes and hits weekly. The chemistry between the cast members is the real draw here. These are people who spend their days together making comedy content, and the podcast captures the genuine friendships and inside jokes that exist off camera. Shayne brings sharp comedic timing and Amanda keeps things grounded while still being hilarious. The rotating guest chair means you get different dynamics each week. Topics are usually light and fun, though they occasionally get personal in ways that surprise you. If you already watch Smosh on YouTube, this podcast fills in the gaps between uploads. If you have never watched Smosh, it is honestly a solid entry point for understanding why this crew has stayed relevant for nearly two decades.

Theo Von has one of the most distinctive comedic voices in podcasting right now, and This Past Weekend is where that voice runs completely unfiltered. The show started back in 2016 as Theo riffing on whatever happened to him recently, and over 500-plus episodes it has grown into one of the biggest interview shows on the planet. He landed at number two on Spotify's US podcast charts, which says a lot about how his audience has exploded.

The format is loose but never boring. Some weeks Theo sits down with massive guests like Chris Hemsworth, Bernie Sanders, or Jason Momoa, and the conversations go places you absolutely would not expect. Other weeks he just talks about his week, tells stories from growing up in Covington, Louisiana, and somehow makes a trip to the grocery store sound like a fever dream. His Southern storytelling mixed with absurdist humor creates something you really cannot get anywhere else.

What makes Theo special as an interviewer is that he is genuinely curious and completely unpretentious. He asks the kind of questions a regular person would ask, not the polished media-trained ones, and guests tend to open up in ways they do not on other shows. The conversations feel like you are sitting at a kitchen table with two people who actually like each other.

With a 4.7-star rating from over 26,000 reviews on Apple Podcasts, this show has built a fiercely loyal community. New episodes drop weekly, and each one runs long enough that you will want to save it for a road trip or a long walk. If you appreciate comedy that comes from a real, slightly weird place, Theo is your guy.

Kill Tony is basically an open mic night that got strapped to a rocket. Every week, host Tony Hinchcliffe and co-host Brian Redban invite aspiring comedians to perform sixty seconds of stand-up in front of a live audience in Austin, Texas. After each set, Tony interviews the comedian, offers feedback ranging from genuinely helpful to brutally honest, and the regular panel of comedians riffs on what just happened. The results are chaotic, unpredictable, and frequently hilarious.

The show has been running since 2013 and crossed 760 episodes, which means thousands of comedians have stepped up to that microphone. Some absolutely bomb, some surprise everyone, and a handful have gone on to legitimate comedy careers. The show has become a genuine launching pad in the stand-up world. The guest comedians who join Tony on the panel each week include names like Joe List, Matt Rife, Donnell Rawlings, and other touring comics who bring different energy depending on the lineup.

What makes Kill Tony addictive is the tension. You never know if the next person up is going to crush it or freeze completely, and both outcomes are entertaining for very different reasons. The interviewing style walks a tightrope between encouragement and roasting, and Tony reads the room well enough to know which approach fits each performer. Episodes run close to two hours, which is long, but the variety-show format means the pace stays fast. The 4.4 rating from over 5,400 reviews reflects a passionate fanbase that fills live shows to capacity. If you have ever wondered what it feels like to do stand-up for the first time, this show will either inspire you or terrify you, probably both.

Steven Bartlett dropped out of university at 18, built Social Chain into a publicly traded company by his mid-twenties, and became the youngest-ever dragon on BBC Dragons Den. His podcast topped Spotify global business charts in 2025, and it is easy to see why. The Diary Of A CEO brings in world-class guests — neuroscientists, billionaire founders, psychologists, athletes — and Bartlett interviews them with a genuine curiosity that pulls out stories you will not hear anywhere else.

Episodes run long, usually 90 minutes to two hours, and that length is the point. Bartlett does not rush through talking points or stick to a scripted list. He lets conversations breathe, which means guests open up about failure, mental health struggles, and the unglamorous side of building something from nothing. You will hear a gut health researcher one week and a tech CEO the next. The range is wide, but entrepreneurship and personal growth are the threads that tie everything together.

With nearly 800 episodes in the catalog, there is a massive back library to work through. The show also drops shorter bonus clips between full episodes, pulling out the most-replayed moments — handy if you are short on time. His interviewing style is calm but persistent. He asks follow-up questions that most hosts skip, and he is not afraid to share his own vulnerabilities along the way. If you are looking for long-form conversations that blend business strategy with real talk about what it actually takes to build a life you are proud of, this one belongs on your playlist.

Shawn Ryan spent years as a Navy SEAL and CIA contractor before he ever picked up a microphone, and that background shapes every conversation on this show in ways you can feel immediately. The Shawn Ryan Show has climbed to number four on Spotify's US podcast charts, and its 4.9-star rating from over 44,000 Apple Podcasts reviews makes it one of the highest-rated shows in all of podcasting.

The format is long-form interviews, often running two to four hours, with guests who have stories most people never hear. We are talking former special operations members, intelligence officers, cybersecurity experts, historians, and people who have lived through genuinely extreme situations. Shawn asks direct, informed questions because he has actually been in some of these worlds himself, and that creates a level of trust with guests that produces remarkably candid conversations.

What really stands out is the range. One week you might get a deep breakdown of a classified military operation, and the next week it is a theologian or a survivor sharing something deeply personal. Shawn treats every guest with the same steady respect regardless of the topic. He does not sensationalize, and he does not rush. The show lets stories breathe.

With over 330 episodes since launching, the catalog alone could keep you busy for months. Shawn has also become a vocal advocate for child safety causes, which has earned him a dedicated following beyond the typical military podcast audience. Episodes come out weekly. If you want real conversations with people who have seen and done things most of us only read about, this show is hard to beat.

Stephanie Soo built her YouTube following through mukbang videos and eating challenges, then pivoted into true crime storytelling with Rotten Mango and somehow made it one of the biggest podcasts on YouTube. With 509 episodes and a 4.8-star rating from over 25,500 reviews, the show covers dark crimes from around the world with an emphasis on psychological analysis and cases that Western media tends to overlook. Stephanie has a knack for finding stories from South Korea, Japan, India, and other countries that English-speaking audiences rarely hear about. Her research is thorough, and she presents cases in a narrative style that keeps you hooked even when the subject matter is genuinely disturbing. The tone walks an interesting line. Stephanie is naturally bubbly and conversational, which creates a strange contrast with the heavy topics she covers. Some listeners love that juxtaposition, finding it makes the content more approachable. Others find it jarring. The show releases weekly with episodes running about 60 to 90 minutes. Recent coverage has included multi-part series on cults and exclusive interviews with people involved in high-profile cases. If you are a true crime fan who has heard every American case covered a hundred times already, Rotten Mango opens up a whole world of international stories you probably do not know about.

Linus Sebastian built the biggest tech YouTube channel in the world with Linus Tech Tips, and every Friday he sits down with co-host Luke Lafreniere for The WAN Show to break down the week in technology news. It is essentially a tech news roundtable that runs anywhere from two and a half to four-plus hours, making it one of the longest weekly podcasts you will find. With 375 episodes and a 4.7-star rating, the show has become a staple for people who want their tech news filtered through the perspective of someone who actually builds, tests, and reviews hardware for a living. Linus and Luke cover everything from GPU launches and CPU benchmarks to corporate controversies, privacy scandals, and the business side of the tech industry. The format is straightforward: they work through a topic list, riff on each story, take live audience questions, and occasionally go on tangents that are more entertaining than the planned content. Linus is opinionated and not afraid to criticize companies by name, which gives the commentary an edge that sanitized tech journalism lacks. Luke brings a more measured perspective and keeps things balanced. The show started streaming live on YouTube back in 2015 and the live chat adds an interactive element that audio-only listeners miss. But even as a pure podcast, the depth of tech coverage is hard to beat.

Lex Fridman runs one of the most patient interview shows in tech. An MIT research scientist by day, he sits down with AI researchers, engineers, founders, physicists, and the occasional philosopher for conversations that routinely stretch past three hours. The length is the point. Guests get enough room to actually think, change their minds mid-sentence, and follow tangents that a 40-minute format would cut for time. Alumni include Elon Musk, Demis Hassabis, Sam Altman, Yann LeCun, and John Carmack, alongside working scientists you would never otherwise hear on a show with millions of listeners. Fridman's style is unusual. He speaks slowly, asks unfashionably earnest questions about love and meaning, and wears a suit on camera even when recording alone in a garage. Some listeners find the sincerity grating. Others consider it the whole appeal in a medium saturated with snark. Episodes on deep learning, reinforcement learning, and large language models are the technical backbone, but he wanders freely into chess, war, neuroscience, and Dostoevsky. If you want bite-sized tech news, look elsewhere. If you want to hear a computer scientist walk through their actual research with someone who has read the papers, this is a rare show that treats long-form as a feature rather than a branding exercise.

Sean Cannell has been making YouTube videos about making YouTube videos for over a decade, and this podcast is basically the audio companion to that effort. If you are trying to grow a channel, or you already run one and want to get past a plateau, Think Media is probably the most practical show on the subject. Cannell and his team break down specific tactics: thumbnail testing, title formulas, shorts strategy, what is working in 2026 versus what stopped working last year. They also cover the business side, which is where a lot of creator advice falls short. Pricing sponsorships, handling taxes as a self-employed creator, deciding when to hire your first editor. The tone is upbeat and Christian-influenced, which some people love and others find a bit much. Cannell is earnest and encouraging rather than sarcastic, and the show does not pretend being a creator is easy. Episodes lean toward 30 to 60 minutes, and there is a noticeable mix of solo deep dives and interviews with working YouTubers pulling anywhere from 100K to 10 million subs. If you want tactical creator advice without the bro-marketing vibe, start here.

Gary Vaynerchuk publishes something on this feed almost every day, and that is both its greatest strength and its biggest flaw. On any given week you might get a keynote recorded at a marketing conference, a Q&A with small business owners, a fireside chat with a CEO, or a 15-minute rant recorded between meetings. The variety means there is always something new. It also means the quality varies a lot. The best episodes are the Q&As, where Gary answers specific questions from founders and creators in real time. He is unusually good at giving advice that fits the person asking rather than reciting a script. He repeats himself a lot. He yells sometimes. If you have heard him once, you have heard most of his opinions on patience, empathy, and working hard. But the video version of the show has visual hooks, clips from panels, and enough energy to keep you watching on a treadmill. Best suited for people running a small business, building a personal brand on social, or just trying to get unstuck on the execution side. Not the show for nuanced thought leadership, but a useful kick in the pants.

Tim Ferriss has been running this show for more than a decade, and it is still one of the best places to hear long, careful interviews with people who are genuinely good at something. The roster is wide: Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, General Stanley McChrystal, chess players, novelists, scientists, survival experts. What makes it work is Ferriss himself. He prepares harder than almost any interviewer in the space, often showing up with pages of questions pulled from the guest's own books and old interviews, and he actually listens to the answers. That willingness to follow a thread wherever it goes leads to the kind of specific, weird details you remember months later, like a guest's morning routine or the exact book that changed how they think about work. The format can be a lot. Episodes often run two to three hours, and the sponsor reads at the top can feel endless. Some listeners tune out when Tim talks about his own cold plunges and supplement stack. Fair enough. But if you skim the timestamps and pick episodes by guest, the hit rate stays high. Great on video for watching people think out loud.