Top 8 Anthropology Podcasts

A primate podcast examining the world of great apes - chimps, gorillas, orangutans, bonobos, and humans. Our remarkable guests are at the forefront of science and conservation, exploring our brains, evolution, anatomy, disease, wildlife, biodiversity, and the ecosystems we all depend on for survival. Visit our official website: talkingapes.org
Talking Apes is a program of the nonprofit GLOBIO.

Behavioral science is a cornerstone of modern marketing practice, but much of what passes itself off as behavioral science is just bs. Good social science gives us the insights and roadmap we need to change behavior, but bad social science just muddies the water and tarnishes the social sciences. As behavior change is a core objective of marketing, getting behavioral science right is crucial. Join us as two behavioral scientists sound off on what is, and isn't, good social science, from a variety of disciplines covering new topics every podcast.
Your hosts: Sonika Garcia, MPH, and Gabriel Allen-Cummings- Medical Anthropology Strategists at Havas Health & You.

Hosted by Joseph Harris, the Global Health Politics Podcast features intimate, one-of-a-kind conversations with leading scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and activists working on critical issues in global health. The podcast enjoys support from Boston University's Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases.

The Fashion Africa Now Podcast ignites interesting conversations with designers, creatives, historians, researchers, fashion players and industry experts on what fashion in Africa and the diaspora is today, systematically digging into its past, present 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. Fashion Africa Now podcast has the permission to use the music and the sounds created by Blackstereo music. Please send inquiries and questions to: podcast@fashionafricanow.com

In 2015, a man who has been alive since the last Ice Age bought a tape recorder, and over the course of three days he dictated his life story as fast as he could while waiting for a woman to visit who he believes will finally be the death of him.

Based on the novels Beginning, Middle, and End written by Geoff Micks, this podcast is a work of historical fiction spanning from the very beginning of humanity's story right up to almost the present day as told by a narrator who lived through it all and now is now free at last to tell you his experiences with whatever time he has left.

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The 10,000 Year Problem

Ten thousand years ago, humans lived differently. Before the era of kings, borders, and ownership, we were cooperative and deeply connected. We had enough.

Then, something changed.

This podcast is an inquiry into that change. Was it inevitable? What was lost? And most importantly: can we get any of it back?

I'm Chris Burcher. Through conversations with scientists, thinkers, and those doing the hard work of imagining a new way forward, I'm exploring who we were, who we are, and who we want to be. This isn't about romanticizing the past—it's about understanding it so we can survive the present.

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This Authoritarian Life explores how people experience, adapt to, and resist authoritarian politics in their everyday lives.

Each month, anthropologists Kristóf Szombati and Erdem Evren speak with guests from around the world to understand what authoritarianism looks like up close — and how it can be contested.

Group winner of the 2025 New Directions Award of the American Anthropological Association, TAL combines ethnographic insight with accessible storytelling to reveal the textures of life under authoritarian stress.

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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: IllegitimateScholar@gmail.com

The Spiritual Grind is a candid, down-to-earth podcast hosted by Dr. Jenni Emery, PhD, RN, CHLC, CH, and Rev. James Emery, MHSB, exploring personal growth, mindset, belief systems, leadership, and real-world transformation.

Drawing from decades of study, lived experience, and practical application, Jenni and James bridge the gap between spirituality, psychology, business, and everyday life. Their conversations move beyond theory, offering honest insight into how beliefs are formed, how patterns repeat, and how intentional awareness can create lasting change.

Rather than promoting labels, dogma, or shortcuts, The Spiritual Grind focuses on clarity, responsibility, and personal agency—meeting listeners exactly where they are and giving them tools to move forward with confidence, depth, and authenticity.

Each episode blends thoughtful dialogue, real stories, and grounded perspective designed to support growth in both personal and professional life—without hype, pressure, or pretense.

Our Website is https://themerccenters.org

An archive of curious tales across cultures.
New episodes @ 12am every Thursday.

Welcome to Lixus Podcast: Where Culture Meets Mind

Lixus Podcast is a thought-provoking audio journey into the depths of human culture, spirituality, and identity. Through rigorous anthropological analysis and philosophical inquiry, we explore the stories, traditions, and beliefs that shape our world—connecting global cultural heritage with contemporary meaning-making.

What We Explore:

Each episode dives into compelling questions about human experience: Who are we? How do our cultural traditions define identity? What makes us sacred? What unites us across differences? We investigate these mysteries through the lens of cultural anthropology, ethnography, and philosophy, bringing research-driven insights to listeners seeking deeper understanding of the world.

From the sacred voices of saints to the profound question of "the Other," Lixus Podcast examines how societies construct meaning, preserve heritage, and build community. Whether exploring spiritual traditions, cultural rituals, or the foundations of human connection, every episode offers fresh perspectives grounded in scholarly rigor and authentic storytelling.

Who Should Listen:

• Anthropologists, researchers, and academics
• Educators and students of cultural studies
• Philosophy and spirituality enthusiasts
• Cultural heritage advocates
• Anyone curious about global traditions and human identity
• Professionals seeking intellectual growth and cultural insight

Why Lixus Podcast:

We believe that understanding culture is understanding ourselves. Lixus Podcast brings university-level anthropological discourse to an accessible, engaging format. Our episodes combine critical analysis with compelling narratives, creating conversations that inspire critical thinking, broaden perspectives, and deepen your appreciation for human diversity.

Our Approach:

Each episode is carefully researched and produced to deliver scholarly insight without academic jargon. We prioritize storytelling, cultural respect, and intellectual authenticity—ensuring that complex anthropological concepts become meaningful and relevant to your life.

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Subscribe to Lixus Podcast and join a growing community of cultural explorers, thinkers, and seekers. New episodes released regularly.

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Fart Theory brings together guests from different backgrounds to explore the idea: we're more alike than we are different, but our differences make life fun. The shared glue that holds it all together? Farts. Also, theories.

This podcast is meant to help students and young people discover their dream career through insightful stories and expert advice. There are many people who are seeking career guidance, but they're frustrated by a lack of direction and confused by hidden career paths.

We understand how overwhelming it can be to choose a career path. We have years of experience in audio content creation and want to use that experience to help students find their paths.

Our fifteen to twenty-minute podcast episodes will be the first step to find the clarity needed to launch a dream career! We want our listeners to feel empowered to make informed decisions and gain insight from a range of careers.

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