20 Best Canadian Science Podcasts of 2022

April 4, 2022
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Are you wanting to learn more about canadian science? Well you’ve come to the right place. This is a curated list of the best canadian science podcasts of 2022.

We have selected these podcasts for a variety of reasons, but they are all well worth a listen. We tried to select a variety of podcasts across the spectrum from hosts with a wide breadth of experience.

Best Canadian Science Podcasts 2022

With thanks to ListenNotes, Crunchbase, SemRush and Ahrefs for providing the data to create and rank these podcasts.

Huberman Lab

  • Publisher: Scicomm Media
  • Total Episodes: 67

The Huberman Lab Podcast discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. His laboratory studies neural regeneration, neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus, fear, and optimal performance. For more than 20 years, Dr. Huberman has consistently published original research findings and review articles in top-level peer-reviewed journals, including Nature, Science, Cell, Neuron, and Current Biology. He is a regular member of several National Institutes of Health review panels and a Fellow of the McKnight Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Dr. Huberman regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations, and various units of U.S. and Canadian Special Operations.

ModPath Chat

  • Publisher: Modern Pathology
  • Total Episodes: 41

ModPath Chat is the official podcast of Modern Pathology, the journal of the US and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP). ModPath Chat features interviews with authors, opinion leaders and experts on the latest science, technology, and developments in the field of pathology. The monthly podcast series is hosted by Dr. George J. Netto, the Editor-in-Chief of Modern Pathology and the Chair of Pathology at the University of Alabama in Birmingham


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The Public Discourse

  • Publisher: Office of Public Affairs, Baha’i Community of Canada
  • Total Episodes: 20

We talk to people across Canada about the values and principles that inform the way they are thinking about society, and how we can create a better public discourse. Staff of the Office of Public Affairs bring together guests who are contributing to the national conversation, and explore with them how insights from religion, science, and practice can help to foster new approaches to challenges facing Canadian society.

Adventures Through The Mind

  • Publisher: James W. Jesso
  • Total Episodes: 171

Adventures Through The Mind is an interview-based podcast hosted by Canadian author and public educator, James W. Jesso. Although the show topics range—from spirituality, mental health, and emotional maturity; to love, relationships and sexuality; to history, philosophy, and neuroscience—there are two underlying themes that intersect them all: psychedelics & the mind. James W. Jesso is the author of Decomposing The Shadow: Lessons From The Psilocybin Mushroom and The True Light Of Darkness, both about his experiences exploring the potentials of psychedelics.

Space, Eh?

  • Publisher: The Canadian Space Society
  • Total Episodes: 18

Welcome to the official podcast of the Canadian Space Society (CSS) where we bring you underrepresented narratives of Canadians working in space! Stay tuned for interviews with astronauts, astrophysicists, doctors, space biotech entrepreneurs, astrophotographers, space artists, STEM educators, science communicators and many more fascinating individuals!

What the Phuc

  • Publisher: Phuc Truong & Roberto Souza
  • Total Episodes: 20

Podcast about science, honest opinions and how to live your best life! Follow Phuc, an entrepreneur In Boston as he chases the American Dream, works on cool startups (using cutting edge science/tech) and investigates spirituality, family, UFO’s (UAP’s) and the meaning of life. Hosted by Roberto Souza, an entrepreneur that’s living the Canadian Dream in sunny Dominican Republic (with his wife/kids) working remotely as a videographer/digital animator/graphic designer.

Navaid Aziz

  • Publisher: Muslim Central
  • Total Episodes: 370

Navaid Aziz is a Canadian Muslim public figure with a diverse academic and social background. He was raised in Montreal, Quebec where he completed a diplome d’etudes collegiales in social sciences from Champlain College. He then proceeded to the Islamic University of Madinah, where he completed an Associate’s Degree in the Arabic Language and a Bachelors in Islamic Law. Upon returning home to Canada, Navaid began teaching for Al-Maghrib Institute. He has since transitioned to their Director of Public Relations. During this period, he volunteered as the Islamic Editor for Little Explorers Magazine and began his work as a family and youth counselor. It was also during this time that he established himself as a sought-after public speaker. He has lectured across five continents and over 20 countries thus far. In 2012, Navaid moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Director of Religious and Social Services for the Islamic Information Society of Calgary, a position he currently holds. In Calgary his youth counseling work extended further to include helping in the mitigation of criminal radicalization. This included the creating and implementation of holistic youth programming which included civic engagement opportunities, volunteer programs at the local shelters, community cleanups, tree planting days, and blood drives amongst other things. In 2015, Navaid became the first ever Muslim chaplain with the Calgary Police Services. Through his involvement with CPS he consulted in the development of their world-renowned ReDirect program. In 2018, Navaid also joined the Organization for the Prevention of Violence in Alberta as a programming and intervention coordinator. His focus remains on increasing education, literacy, and dialogue through multiple communities. Navaid’s free time is spent exploring local eateries, traveling, and hiking the Canadian Rockies. He is also known to enjoy playing basketball and hosting game nights—with Monopoly and Cranium being his favorites.

CSB-SCB

  • Publisher: Canadian Society for Biomechanics
  • Total Episodes: 11

The CSB-SCB podcast is owned and operated by the Canadian Society for Biomechanics. Student Representatives, Jackie Zehr and Franziska Onasch, interview experts (academics, industry professionals, practitioners) about the science and practice of biomechanics. Interdisciplinary topics are discussed with a particular focus on research, technology, evidence-based practice, and knowledge translation in the field of biomechanics. New episodes are released on the first Monday of each month. For questions and inquiries, email students@csb-scb.com. — Le podcast CSB-SCB est détenu et exploité par la Société Canadienne Biomécanique. Les étudiants représentatives, Jackie Zehr et Franziska Onasch, interviewent des experts (universitaires, professionnels de l’industrie, praticiens) à propos de la science et pratique biomécanique. Des sujets interdisciplinaires sont discutés avec un accent sur la recherche, la technologie, la pratique factuelle et l’application des connaissances dans le domaine de la biomécanique. Nouveaux épisodes sont publiés le premier lundi de chaque mois. Si vous avez des questions ou demandes, envoyez un courriel à students@csb-scb.com.

Into The Planet Podcast

  • Publisher: Jill Heinerth
  • Total Episodes: 46

JILL HEINERTH is a Canadian cave diver, underwater explorer, writer, photographer, and filmmaker. She is a veteran of over thirty years of filming, photography, and exploration on projects in submerged caves around the world. She has made TV series, consulted on movies, written several books and is a frequent corporate keynote speaker. Jill is the first Explorer in Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, recipient of Canada’s prestigious Polar Medal and the diving world’s highest honor from the Academy of Underwater Arts and Sciences, the NOGI Award. In recognition of her lifetime achievement, Jill was awarded the Sir Christopher Ondaatje Medal for Exploration. She is a Fellow of the Explorers Club and member of the inaugural class of the Women Divers Hall of Fame.

Conversations With Canadians

  • Publisher: Mike Ryan
  • Total Episodes: 57

This is a podcast about Canadians. Who are they? What kind of interesting things are they up to? What do they believe about their country and everything that it could be? I explore these questions by chatting with Canadians about interesting topics from different fields: (politics, academia, science, culture, sports and more).

The ‘X’ Zone Radio/TV Show

  • Publisher: The ‘X’ Zone Broadcast Network
  • Total Episodes: 12657

Welcome to The ‘X’ Zone Radio Show…. a place where Fact is Fiction and Fiction is Reality where Canadian broadcaster and media personality, the host, creator and executive producer, Rob McConnell has been at the helm of this Internationally syndicated terrestrial radio and satellite programming since 1990 and broadcasting/producing TV programming, commercials, and specials since 1981.

Topics that are discussed with those that Rob interviews from around the world include:

11:11, 2012, 666: The Number Of The Beast, 9/11, Alien Abduction, Aliens, Angels, Apocalypse, Astrology, Atlantis, The Bible, Chinese Astrology, Conspiracy Theories, Cosmology, Crop Circles, Cryptozoology, Crystals, Demonology, Dreams And Dream Interpretation, Electronic Voice Phenomena, End Times, End-Time Prophecies, ESP, Exorcism, Extraterrestrial Communication, Fairies, Forbidden Knowledge, Ghosts, Government Cover-ups, Hauntings, Herbalism, Kennedy Assassination, Kirlian Photography, Life After Death, Lost Tribes And Civilizations, Mind Over Matter, Near-Death Experience, Nostradamus, Numerology, Occult, Ouija Boards, Palmistry, Paranormal Hoaxes And Frauds, Paranormal, Parapsychology, Past Life Regression, Precognition, PSI, Psychic Phenomena, Psychic Phenomenon, Psychic Surgery, Raelians, Reincarnation, Remote Viewing, Sacred Geometry, Science Fiction, Séances, Shadow People, Shamanism, Spiritualists, Tarot Cards, The Apocalypse, The Bermuda Triangle, The Dalai Lama, The Dead Sea Scrolls, The Michigan Triangle, Time Travel, UFO Crashes, UFOs, Unsolved Mysteries, Vile Vortices, VooDoo, Wicca, Zombies and much more!

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Plant-Based Canada Podcast

  • Publisher: Plant-Based Canada
  • Total Episodes: 30

Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. Join us as we talk with experts to explore the field of nutritional sciences and how our food choices impact our health and the environment. We sit down with Canadian doctors, dietitians, athletes, climate experts and others/more, to break down the evidence behind a Whole Food Plant-Based diet, and discuss the practical steps you can take in your efforts to shift toward a healthier lifestyle.The Plant-Based Canada Podcast is an initiative of the group Plant-Based Canada, which aims to educate the public and health professionals on the evidence-based benefits of plant-based whole food nutrition for individual and planetary health. To learn more about the show, visit our website www.plantbasedcanada.org and stay up to date by following us on Instagram and Facebook @plantbasedcanadaorg, and our Plant-based Canada YouTube channel. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. PBC is not responsible for any errors, omissions or opinions related to the content stated by the guests interviewed. All information in this podcast is provided “as is”, with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the conclusions obtained from the use of this information. The podcast should not be considered professional advice. Listeners should seek their own individual healthcare advice as needed.

Mind Full: The Canadian Psychological Association podcast

  • Publisher: Canadian Psychological Association
  • Total Episodes: 62

The Canadian Psychological Association’s podcast Mind Full speaks with experts across Canada and the world on a variety of subjects. We frame current issues through the lens of the science of human behaviour, and focus on important topics related to the mental health of Canadians.

Apraxia Talks

  • Publisher: Justin, Ryan and Tyler
  • Total Episodes: 2

Canadian teenagers talk politics, news and world issues, technology, science plus whatever is on their mind! Cover art photo provided by Efe Kurnaz on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@efekurnaz

Story-telling / Story-listening

  • Publisher: Jessica Hum
  • Total Episodes: 5

Story-telling / Story-listening podcast explores multiple Indigenous and cultural epistemologies (worldviews, sciences, pedagogies, cosmology). It documents a practice of recording oral stories/teachings as a method of preparation for climate change (changes to land, water, living beings and inter-relationships). The host, Jessica Hum, aims to build relationships of mutual respect and reciprocity, producing a series of podcasts which serve as a boundary object. As a self-identified Indigenous-Chinese-Canadian person, this research represents a step in the direction of her own personal decolonization.

The Best of The ‘X’ Zone Radio/TV Show with Rob McConnell

  • Publisher: The ‘X’ Zone Broadcast Network
  • Total Episodes: 3770

Welcome to The ‘X’ Zone…. a place where Fact is Fiction and Fiction is Reality where Canadian broadcaster, the host, creator, and executive producer, Rob McConnell has been at the helm of this Internationally syndicated terrestrial radio, TV and satellite program since 1990.

Topics that are discussed with those that Rob interviews from around the world include:

11:11, 2012, 666: The Number Of The Beast, 9/11, Alien Abduction, Aliens, Angels, Apocalypse, Astrology, Atlantis, The Bible, Chinese Astrology, Conspiracy Theories, Cosmology, Crop Circles, Cryptozoology, Crystals, Demonology, Dreams And Dream Interpretation, Electronic Voice Phenomena, End Times, End-Time Prophecies, ESP, Exorcism, Extraterrestrial Communication, Fairies, Forbidden Knowledge, Ghosts, Government Cover-ups, Hauntings, Herbalism, Kennedy Assassination, Kirlian Photography, Life After Death, Lost Tribes And Civilizations, Mind Over Matter, Near-Death Experience, Nostradamus, Numerology, Occult, Ouija Boards, Palmistry, Paranormal Hoaxes And Frauds, Paranormal, Parapsychology, Past Life Regression, Precognition, PSI, Psychic Phenomena, Psychic Phenomenon, Psychic Surgery, Raelians, Reincarnation, Remote Viewing, Sacred Geometry, Science Fiction, Séances, Shadow People, Shamanism, Spiritualists, Tarot Cards, The Apocalypse, The Bermuda Triangle, The Dalai Lama, The Dead Sea Scrolls, The Michigan Triangle, Time Travel, UFO Crashes, UFOs, Unsolved Mysteries, Vile Vortices, VooDoo, Wicca, Zombies and much more!

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Gormley – On Demand CJME / CKOM

  • Publisher: Rawlco Radio Ltd.
  • Total Episodes: 2858

JOHN GORMLEY Broadcaster, lawyer and author, John Gormley is a former Member of Parliament whose radio show has become an important part of life in Saskatchewan. John has been a show host on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME for more that 20 years, covering the big topics and conversations, both local and international. John is a regular convention speaker, entertaining audiences on topics ranging from politics to pop culture. At the University of Saskatchewan, he has taught political science students and has been an adjunct faculty member in the College of Law. John has written two books. His first, “Left Out: Saskatchewan’s NDP and the Relentless Pursuit of Mediocrity” is a Canadian bestseller. His second book “The Gormley Papers: I’m Right and You Know It” is a compilation of newspaper columns touching on everything from current issues to living a better life. Appointed Queens Counsel, John has also been on Saskatchewan Business Magazine’s list of the province’s 10 Most Influential People.

The Objective Lens

  • Publisher: The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
  • Total Episodes: 34

This podcast is about life in the medical laboratory and discusses issues that are important to the people who work there. We also will give you tips and support for some of the unique challenges of working in the medical laboratory and in health care. Although each episode will have a laboratory slant to it, many people working in health care may find the information useful and relatable. We’ll be talking to subject matter experts in their fields, such as lawyers, union representatives and physicians, using their expertise to help you. If you want to connect with us, ask questions or give suggestions for future episodes you can find us on Facebook and Twitter @csmls. The Objective Lens is the official podcast of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS), the professional society for medical laboratory professionals in Canada.

CGEn Synapsis

  • Publisher: Naveed Aziz
  • Total Episodes: 1

The CGEn Synapsis Podcast brings together experts from across Canada to discuss the Canadian Life Sciences ecosystem, the current state of affairs, and ideas for the future direction of Science in Canada. Hosted by CGEn Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Naveed Aziz.

OWN THE SCIENCE

  • Publisher: TRUSTMAKERS.ca
  • Total Episodes: 3

Each day we make many decisions about our health, safety and the environment – from the food we eat and staying cybersafe, to dealing with public health emergencies and fighting climate change. Each month, the Own the Science Podcast will reveal how often little-known public sector science affects every Canadian’s day-to-day life. If you want to better understand the vast network of Canadian organizations working on the science and engineering of your world, this is the podcast for you.

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