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It seems like everyone and their uncle is hosting a podcast these days. From pop culture and current events to history and storytelling, there’s something for everyone.
Numerous local podcasts highlight the city’s passion for arts, food and creativity. Don’t like this? Don’t worry, Philly sports fans are well represented, discussing the team’s highs and lows and whether the Birds can go all the way this year.
We’ve tracked down Philly-centric podcasts for your daily commute, cross-country trip, or when you’re waiting for the next regional rail train that arrives in an hour. This isn’t an exhaustive list, but we had help compiling these picks from readers online. If you know of a Philly-based or Philly-centric podcast that isn’t on this list, send an email philly-tips@inquirer.com.
Half-Vaxxed covered the COVID-19 vaccination scandal on Philly Fighting COVID, the healthcare company founded by a 22-year-old Penn student that ended up leaving thousands of people waiting for vaccines. Produced by WHYY and Billy Penn.
Why delves into the background, history and important issues in Philly. Produced by WHYY and NPR. Note: This podcast has been discontinued in 2020, but there are plenty of episodes to binge.
March On: The Fight for Pride details the history of racism and transphobia at the defunct Philadelphia Pride organization and the mishandling of the annual event that led to its cancellation in 2021. Billy Penn’s Michaela Winberg walks listeners through the history and what the new incarnation of the event looks like today. Produced by WHYY and Billy Penn.
Serum is the story of a doctor’s struggle to find a cure for AIDS. Produced by WHYY’s The Pulse and Local Trance Media.
Jawncast tells unique and interesting stories about Philadelphia and its people. Hosted and produced by KYW News Radio’s Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.
KYW Newsradio in depth covers daily news that affects Philadelphians and interviews experts to understand the complexity of the issues at hand. Produced by KYW Newsradio.
City Cast Philly is a brand new daily podcast and newsletter delivered weekdays at 6am, bringing you stories that make you feel connected to your community.
streets cat is an arts blog, organization, and icon in the Philadelphia street art scene. What better way to learn more about our city’s creative class than with Streets Dept’s twice-monthly podcast?
Philebrites is a long-running blog about interesting and creative Philly artists and must-know news — from Haunted Acme to interviews with local artists. The final episode was taped at Philadelphia press club, The Pen & Pencil, and featured local music legend Kenn Kweder, who has been part of the Philadelphia music scene since the 1970s.
He paints in Spanish highlights the creativity of Latin American visual artists and their personal journeys. Follow host Fabiola Lara as she weaves humor, compassion and education into conversations with artists.
Broad Street Review Podcast covers arts and culture in the Philly area through conversations with the artists and organizations that make Philly’s scene special.
Lots of lumens is a production of the BlackStar Film Festival, an annual event in Philly that celebrates black, Latino and indigenous artists. Join Māori Karmael Holmes, founder and CEO of the festival, as she talks to artists and changemakers about the arts, social justice and popular culture.
Black Tribbles covers geek culture for Philly and the world. The Tribbles are a fictional alien species in the Star Trek universe. Join Len Webb (Bat Tribble), Ariel Johnson (The Uncanny Tribble), Kennedy Allen (Storm Tribble), Eric Darden (Master Tribble), Randy Green (SuperTribble) and Isaiah Luck (Super Saiyan Tribble) in their discussions of all things nerdy and nerdy from a black perspective.
25 hours bills itself as “Philly’s Longest Running Music Podcast in Philly (We Think)” and features long-form interviews with Philly musicians and bands who talk about personal stories, life as artists and the music scene.
How is that legal? examines the legal system and how it intersects with systemic racism. Produced by Community Legal Services and Rowhome Productions.
Move forward hands the community the mic for stories about collective movements in Philadelphia. Produced by the Amistad Law Project.
Well, that’s your problem covers the technological pitfalls of engineering and system failure – with hosts in Philly and across the pond in Scotland.
2100 Podcast is a time capsule for people living 100 years from now looking into the past. Panel host and Philly-based journalist Jason N. Peters talks to NASA scientists, Olympic athletes, private detectives and more to unpack the stories from now in hopes of becoming the most popular podcast in the year 2100.
So curious! is produced by the Franklin Institute and explores the science behind the brain, man, love, sex, and relationships. With new episodes every Tuesday, Philly comedian Kirstin Michelle Sills and Philly rapper The Bul Bey talk to experts to learn something new every week.
Behind the eyes of youth is from Martin Luther King Jr. High School. Join 11th and 12th graders as they tackle some of the most important topics of the day, focus on seniors and other students, or even discuss the best cheesesteak in Philly.
The street project is a bilingual venture by teenagers from Philadelphia’s Norris Square. Hear their stories from the community as well as discussions about current events, art and culture.
Philly education stories uses storytelling and theater to foster connections with educators and students, explore experiences with schooling and the criminal justice system, and share what Philly envisions for a better future of education.
RWB Teenz is by Philly teens for Philly teens. Listen on the YouTube channel where the team interviews people like Eagles legend Brian Dawkins and pro football player Zack Steffen and share current topics.
Trained examines the stories surrounding the country’s school system through the perspectives of teachers, students and parents. Get an inside look at schools in Philly, PA and more.
Bell & the Birdmen is “an Eagles podcast for the people.” Playing on the name of the team’s original owner, Burt Bell, Bell & the Birdmen is a weekly podcast that covers the Philly football team and throws in jokes along the way.
Birds vs. Boys is hosted by a Philadelphia Eagles fan and a Dallas Cowboys fan who discuss the long-standing rivalry, analyze the NFC East and engage in oral arguments.
The good Phight is a Phillies-centric series produced by the sports website SB Nation. Check out episodes like “Absolutely forged” or “Hittin’ Season” to keep up with all things Phillies.
Urban Pigeon Podcast is a Philly podcast with an infusion of urban sports fans. Join this team of lifelong Philadelphians as they discuss the nuances of Philadelphia life, sports culture and news, and all things Philly.
Eagle Eye from NBC Sports Philadelphia provides a breakdown of Eagles coverage and analysis.
Birds with friends of The Athletic runs three episodes a week on all things Eagles.
Inside the birds features NFL insiders and reporters who give an in-depth look at the Eagles with information and stories you can’t find anywhere else.
Ricky Sanchez’s rights is the self-proclaimed “The Only Sixers Podcast.” Join Spike Eskin and Michael Levine for weekly talk, mostly about the 76ers.
Sixers Beat from The Athletic provides information and analysis on the 76ers.
Birds365 offers daily Eagles episodes on YouTube from 8am to 10am
FlyersTalk of NBC Sports Philadelphia covers the Broad Street Bullies.
The Snow Gatekeeper covers Flyers and other NHL news with anchors that include a former Flyers player and beat reporter.
Rhythm work with former sports reporters Kevin Cooney and Mike Kern discusses the hottest topics in sports, interviews big-name guests and considers what makes Philadelphia sports great.
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