Top Education Podcasts
The #1 education podcast in October 2026 is The Mel Robbins Podcast, followed by The Jamie Kern Lima Show and Mick Unplugged. This chart reflects Apple Podcasts' official rankings, updated daily.
| Rank | Trend | Podcast | Listeners |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — |  The Mel Robbins PodcastMel Robbins | 5,250,000 |
| 2 | — |  The Jamie Kern Lima ShowJamie Kern Lima | 39,000 |
| 3 | UP |  Mick UnpluggedMick Hunt | 313,500 |
| 4 | UP |  IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig RobinsonHigher Ground | 560,000 |
| 5 | DOWN |  Becoming UnDone® with Dr. Toby BrooksDr. Toby Brooks | 1,131 |
| 6 | DOWN |  Ready For Love with Hilary SilverCloud10 | 700 |
| 7 | DOWN |  The Table with Anthony ONealThe Neatness Network | 48,000 |
| 8 | DOWN |  Sunday SoulDayDamesha Craig | 200 |
| 9 | — |  How to Be a Better HumanTED | 1,090,500 |
| 10 | — |  Motivation Daily by MotiversityMotiversity | 420,000 |
| 11 | UP |  Life KitNPR | 789,000 |
| 12 | DOWN |  The Jefferson Fisher PodcastCivility Media | 454,500 |
| 13 | UP |  Coffee Break SpanishCoffee Break Languages | 270,000 |
| 14 | UP |  Know ThyselfAndré Duqum | 190,500 |
| 15 | UP |  The BossticksLauryn Bosstick and Michael Bosstick / Dear Media | 29,000 |
| 16 | DOWN |  The Daily StoicDaily Stoic | Backyard Ventures | 565,000 |
| 17 | DOWN |  Good Life ProjectJonathan Fields / Acast | 262,500 |
| 18 | DOWN |  6 Minute EnglishBBC Radio | 3,600,000 |
| 19 | — |  All Ears English PodcastLindsay McMahon and Michelle Kaplan | 1,500,000 |
| 20 | — |  UNBIASED PoliticsJordan Berman | 148,500 |
| 21 | DOWN |  Marry Me EverydayGideon Sophie Rissman | 100 |
| 22 | UP |  The Jordan B. Peterson PodcastDr. Jordan B. Peterson | 2,850,000 |
| 23 | UP |  The Lazy Genius PodcastKendra, The Lazy Genius | 126,000 |
| 24 | UP |  Is This Really Legal?Liz Oyer | 2,000 |
| 25 | UP |  Letting Go & The Greatest SecretHale Dwoskin | 13,500 |
| 26 | DOWN |  The Rich Roll PodcastRich Roll | 742,500 |
| 27 | UP |  The Sabrina Zohar ShowThe Sabrina Zohar Show | 496,500 |
| 28 | DOWN |  The Dr. Lee Warren PodcastDr. Lee Warren | 1,600 |
| 29 | UP |  anything goes with emma chamberlainemma chamberlain | 1,775,200 |
| 30 | DOWN |  Platypus Economics with Justin WolfersJustin Wolfers | 142,500 |
| 31 | DOWN |  The American IdeaAshbrook Center | 500 |
| 32 | DOWN |  Trying Not to CareAshley Corbo | 522,000 |
| 33 | UP |  THE ED MYLETT SHOWEd Mylett | 442,500 |
| 34 | DOWN |  جافکری | JafekriAmirali Gh | 97,500 |
| 35 | UP |  Coffee Break FrenchCoffee Break Languages | 210,000 |
| 36 | UP |  SOLVED with Mark MansonMark Manson | 568,500 |
| 37 | DOWN |  Life is an Inside Job with Coach Mike BasevicCoach Mike Basevic | 1,300 |
| 38 | UP |  The Jordan Harbinger ShowJordan Harbinger | 420,000 |
| 39 | DOWN |  80,000 Hours PodcastThe 80,000 Hours team | 115,500 |
| 40 | UP |  Coffee Break ItalianCoffee Break Languages | 64,500 |
| 41 | — |  The Spirit Daughter PodcastiHeartPodcasts | 2,600 |
| 42 | DOWN |  The Florence Given ShowFlorence Given | 99,500 |
| 43 | DOWN |  Real Cool History for KidsAngela O'Dell | 69,000 |
| 44 | UP |  Space for LifeTommy Thompson | 1,500 |
| 45 | UP |  EPIC Begins With 1 Step ForwardZander Sprague | 1,000 |
| 46 | UP |  Legacy Blueprint: Plan It ForwardMike Bascom | 300 |
| 47 | DOWN |  Living Your LegacyRudy Mawer | 200 |
| 48 | DOWN |  Crashes, Claims & ClarityDarrell Burrow | 1,500 |
| 49 | DOWN |  Business Alchemy with Jackie MinskyJackie Minsky | 1,000 |
| 50 | UP |  Learning English ConversationsBBC Radio | 1,080,000 |
Why Education Podcasts?
Education podcasts turn commutes and workouts into learning opportunities. The best shows break down complex topics into digestible episodes, often featuring expert guests and research-backed insights. Studies show audio learning can be as effective as reading for certain types of information, especially when you're actively engaged with the content.
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About These Rankings
These charts show Apple Podcasts' official top 50 rankings for each category. Apple's algorithm considers factors like recent downloads, subscriber growth, and engagement. We refresh the data every 6 hours. Unlike editorial "best of" lists, these rankings reflect real listener behavior.
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Education Podcasts FAQ
The #1 education podcast right now is The Mel Robbins Podcast by Mel Robbins, according to Apple Podcasts' official charts.
These rankings come directly from Apple Podcasts' official charts. Apple's algorithm factors in recent downloads, new subscribers, ratings, and engagement. We display the data as-is, refreshed every 6 hours.
We refresh the data every 6 hours from Apple Podcasts. Chart positions can shift quickly as listening patterns change throughout the week.
