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Best short podcasts available (Last Updated Feb 2026)

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Short Story:BBC Radio 4

Short Story

Brand new stories, from today’s best writers written exclusively for Radio 4 – the home of the Short StoryRadio 4 is the world’s leading commissioner of new short stories. Expect excellent writing from the hottest names offering compelling snapshots of the way we live now, produced by the experts behind the BBC National Short Story Award and other in-house readings teams.

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Short Take:German Films

Short Take

Get to know the talent behind your favorite German films and TV series with a few short and personal questions.

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The Short Game:The Short Game

The Short Game

A podcast about video games that respect your time

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Short Wave:NPR

Short Wave

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber for science on a different wavelength.If you're hooked, try Short Wave Plus. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/shortwave

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Short & Curly:ABC Australia

Short & Curly

Short & Curly is the fun and educational ABC Kids and Family podcast that makes philosophy and ethics easy, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Hosted by Molly Daniels, Carl Smith, and philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith, the show explores big questions for kids about right and wrong, fairness, truth, knowledge, logic, beauty, and art. Perfect for kids aged 8–12, Short & Curly is loved by families, parents, and teachers worldwide. One of the best kids shows for curious minds, it inspires learning, laughter, and big ideas that help children learn how to think, not what to think. Created by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), trusted makers of award-winning children's content. Binge this free educational ABC kids podcast series on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts worldwide Classroom Resources: Listen to the podcast in the classroom or as homework and use these resources to explore and expand upon the diverse themes and subjects covered in the show.

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Short Story, Short Podcast:Chris & Kristy

Short Story, Short Podcast

Chris and Kristy sit and chat, briefly, about a short story. From nutty scifi to straight dramatic realism, they're looking at it all. And if you don't like, well, it'll be over soon enough!

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Short Cuts:BBC Radio 4

Short Cuts

Short documentaries and adventures in sound presented by Josie Long.

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LitReading - Classic Short Stories:Short Storyverses

LitReading - Classic Short Stories

Litreading delivers classic short stories—carefully selected, beautifully narrated, and updated every week. From Poe to Twain, O. Henry to Wharton, each episode presents a complete tale in a clean, immersive performance lasting anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. These timeless stories are read with clarity, warmth, and just enough character to bring them fully to life.Litreading is part of Short Storyverses (shortstoryverses.com), a growing collection of podcasts devoted to exceptional storytelling. Explore New Tales Told—our companion series of original stories inspired by the tone and spirit of the classics; Season’s Readings to brighten your holidays any time of year; FRIGHTLY! for tales of terror; and Readastorus for for younger listeners. Search for all of these titles wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Short Circuit:Institute for Justice

Short Circuit

The Supreme Court decides a few dozen cases every year; federal appellate courts decide thousands. So if you love constitutional law, the circuit courts are where it’s at. Join us as we break down some of the week’s most intriguing appellate decisions with a unique brand of insight, wit, and passion for judicial engagement and the rule of law. ij.org/short-circuit

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The Short Term Show:8 Figure Airbnb and Short Term Rental Real Estate Investor Avery Carl

The Short Term Show

The Short Term Show is your home for all things short term rental (Airbnb) investing and management. Host Avery Carl interviews successful real estate investors and CEOs of Airbnb related startups to bring inspirational and actionable content to listeners. Whether you are an experienced Airbnb investor or co-host, or you’re just getting started, The Short Term Show is your home for all things short term rental content. About the host: Avery Carl bought her first Airbnb in 2015, and has since built a portfolio of over 250 doors, is the author of bestseller Short Term Rental, Long Term wealth, and is the CEO and Founder of The Short Term Shop, the country’s largest Airbnb-specific real estate team, with over 5,000 Airbnb investors served in 20 markets. The Short Term Shop has been named the #1 team worldwide at EXP 3x, has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, and USA Today.

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The Short Coat:The Students of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

The Short Coat

Medical School Podcast: What They Don't Tell You | The Short Coat

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Short Shift Podcast:Short Shift Podcast

Short Shift Podcast

From prospects to the big show, the Short Shift Podcast aims to bring you a balance of educated analysis & opinions on Boston Bruins hockey -- and do so befitting of the most rabid, and sometimes overly critical fanbase in the NHL. The SSP is where veracity and fanaticism smash. Cynically acclaimed. Incredibly online. Chirp us on twitter @shortshiftpod.

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Short Corners:Peter Windsor

Short Corners

Enjoy Short Corners with your host, Peter Windsor.  A championship-winning former F1 Team Manager (with Williams) and General Manager at Ferrari, Peter is also the recipient of six international awards for F1 journalism.  Listen to Peter's absorbing livestreams and special features, all packed with F1 anecdotes and Peter's unique ability to recognise and to explain the precise styles of today's F1 drivers.  Short Corners?  A phrase originally coined by Rob Wilson to explain the extra-ordinary talent of the greatest F1 stars.   

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Short Term Rental Management:8 Figure Airbnb and Short Term Rental Real Estate Investor Luke Carl

Short Term Rental Management

Welcome to Short Term Rental Management. The show about managing your short term rental from anywhere in the world. Tips and tricks to become a better host. With your host, Luke Carl, a real estate professional that began his career buying short term rentals in vacation markets in order to use the cash flow to purchase long-term rentals. Luke is the proud owner of the longest running “Airbnb” in the Smoky Mountains, and has hosted over 4000 stays in his career. He owns hundreds of units with no partners -including multi-family, single-family long terms, and of course, short term rentals.

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Coach James Short Podcast:James Short

Coach James Short Podcast

Welcome to the podcast Leading and Growing Your Real Estate Business by Coach James Short. This podcast is designed to help you with strategies, insights, and ways to increase sales, build and lead high performing teams, and ultimately grow your business. Your host, James Short himself also shares some of his secret sources on how he helps his own clients achieve business growth quickly and easily. James has been coaching those in the real estate and property industry for close to 10 years now, and his clients keep on saying, since working with James, their results have been outstanding, giving them more money, time, and fulfillment, James is offering a free strategy call to those listening to see how he can assist you to take your business to where you want to go.

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Michigan Short Term Rentals:Michigan Short Term Rentals

Michigan Short Term Rentals

Learn to navigate the nuances of short term rentals in the state of Michigan. On the podcast we talk about: - Vacation rental regulations - Tools for optimizing your rental - Systems and processes for operating your short term rental - How to find a profitable vacation rental area - Amenities for vacation rentals We also interview owners of some of the best vacation rentals in the state of Michigan and beyond.

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The REAL Short Box!:The REAL Short Box!

The REAL Short Box!

Join us weekly as we discuss comics, cartoons, tv, movies, and more...all while trying not to kill each other!

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SHORT CUTTS:Eastland Mall

SHORT CUTTS

Short Cutts is a podcast about Eastland Mall in Evansville, IN featuring interviews with people who make Eastland Mall what it is.

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The Short Fuse Podcast:The Short Fuse

The Short Fuse Podcast

The Short Fuse Podcasts, hosted by Elizabeth Howard, are conversations with artists, writers, musicians and others whose art reveals our communities through their lens and stirs us to seek change. "Artists are here to disturb the peace." James Baldwin The Short Fuse is produced by the Arts Fuse, the online journal of arts commentary and criticism.

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Short Term Rentalz: The Short Scoop:Short Term Rentalz: The Short Scoop

Short Term Rentalz: The Short Scoop

Podcast by Short Term Rentalz: The Short Scoop