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The 10 Best German Podcasts in 2026
These are 10 of the most popular German podcasts in the world, all featured in the Apple Podcast charts. They range from Comedy and True Crime to History, Science, and Personal Development. They are popular with German natives, so they are on the more advanced side. If you are looking for something easier, check out our list of beginner German podcasts (for A1-A2), our intermediate German podcasts (for B1-B2), or browse all German podcasts by difficulty / speed / popularity available in our podcast search engine .
Our Top 10
Dick & Doof
ComedyTwo friends riff on pop culture, everyday absurdities, and whatever else comes to mind, with the kind of chemistry that makes you feel like you’re eavesdropping on a great conversation. One of the most popular comedy podcasts in Germany right now. About 230 episodes averaging around 45 minutes each.
Wissen mit Johnny
EducationJohnny breaks down fascinating topics from science, history, and everyday life in a way that’s entertaining and easy to follow. Each episode picks a single question and digs into it with genuine curiosity. Over 70 episodes averaging about half an hour each.
Mordlust
True CrimePaulina and Laura cover real criminal cases from Germany and beyond, combining thorough research with thoughtful discussion about what drives people to crime. One of the defining true crime podcasts in the German-speaking world. Nearly 240 episodes averaging about 80 minutes each.
happy, holy & confident
Personal DevelopmentLaura Malina Seiler shares meditations, coaching insights, and conversations with guests about personal growth, spirituality, and finding your path. One of the longest-running and most downloaded personal development podcasts in Germany. Over 675 episodes averaging about 40 minutes each.
Geschichten aus der Geschichte
HistoryTwo historians take turns surprising each other with lesser-known stories from the past, from forgotten inventions to bizarre historical coincidences. The format keeps things fresh because neither host knows what the other has prepared. Nearly 580 episodes averaging about 50 minutes each.
Verbrechen von nebenan
True CrimePhilipp Fleiter tells true crime stories from Germany’s neighborhoods, focusing on cases that happened close to home rather than headline-grabbing serial killers. The storytelling is detailed and immersive, with a calm narrative style. Nearly 185 episodes averaging a little over an hour each.
Baywatch Berlin
Comedy / EntertainmentKlaas Heufer-Umlauf and his team from the late-night show talk about their week, behind-the-scenes stories from German TV, and whatever random topics come up. Loose, funny, and unscripted, with the energy of friends catching up. Over 320 episodes averaging about 70 minutes each.
Gemischtes Hack
ComedyComedian Felix Lobrecht and TV host Tommi Schmitt talk about their lives, current events, and pop culture with quick wit and zero filter. One of the most consistently popular podcasts in Germany for years. Over 350 episodes averaging about 75 minutes each.
UNFASSBAR
Documentary / InvestigationInvestigative storytelling that digs into extraordinary true stories, from unsolved mysteries to cases that seem too strange to be real. Each episode is carefully researched and narrated with a documentary feel. Over 45 episodes averaging about 40 minutes each.
Sternengeschichten
Science / AstronomyAstronomer Florian Freistetter explains one topic from astronomy or space science per episode in clear, accessible language. Episodes are short and focused, making it easy to learn something new in a quick listen. Over 700 episodes averaging about 10 minutes each.
Looking for more?
These are the biggest German podcasts on LangoPod, but they’re not the only ones. Browse all German podcasts to find more and filter by difficulty, genre, and topic. If you’re still building your German, start with our beginner German podcasts or intermediate German podcasts for shows matched to your level.