26 Best Time Travel Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Who, When, Wow!: Mystery Edition is the award-winning podcast for kids and families that explores history's biggest mysteries. Join Carly Q (host Carly Ciarrocchi), an aspiring time travel detective, as she travels through time to investigate mysteries from history.From Amelia Earhart's disappearance to the Lost City of Atlantis to Bigfoot, Carly Q, junior analyst at The Bureau of Universal Time Travel Historical Exploration Department (B.U.T.T.H.E.D), embarks on historical and hilarious adventures on her lunch break.Her endless curiosity leads Carly Q to follow questions that have no answers, and along the way, she investigates the truth from the myths using critical thinking, creativity, and a little help from her trusty fact-finding device, H-D.A.D.! Episodes of Who, When, Wow!: Mystery Edition air bi-monthly. Discover even more time travel tips with Carly Q's Super Secret Time Travel Guide every other week. 🎉 Grownups, want to keep the Wow going and support our mission to connect laughter to learning, curiosity to innovation and kids to the WOWs in their world? Join the World Organization of Wowzers (W.O.W.) at tinkercast.com/joinwww and your Wowzers will receive quarterly mailings, birthday cards, a welcome kit with a t-shirt, access to 1,000+ digital activities and exclusive access to members-only events!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. more

When Gloria took a waitressing job at a diner outside of Phoenix, she didn't realize she was now an employee of Midnight Burger, a time-traveling, dimension-spanning diner. Every day Midnight Burger appears somewhere new in the cosmos along with it's staff: a galactic drifter, a rogue theoretical physicist, a sentient old-timey radio, and some guy named Caspar. No one knows who built Midnight Burger or how it works, but when it appears there's always someone around who could really use a cup of coffee. 'When the waves of the universe crash unrelentingly, when the stars seem indifferent to your plight, suddenly there is a diner.' We open at 6. more

Indiana Jones meets Back To The Future in this action-adventure audio drama. The son of a famed adventurer, who has never lived up to his father's reputation, finds himself walking in his father's footsteps when he travels back in time to ancient Egypt, to return a cursed relic that will otherwise kill him, to the pharaoh Tutankhamen. more

When an experiment in a time much like our own goes horribly awry, Dr. Sally Grissom finds herself stranded in the past and entrenched in the activities of a clandestine branch of the US government. Grissom and her team quickly learn that there's no safety net when toying with the fundamental logic of the universe. more

James Hawkins helps his mom run a motel in modern day Montauk, Long Island. But when a mysterious man washes up on the beach with a treasure map tattooed on his chest, James discovers that Billy Bones is, in fact, a time traveling pirate from the 18th century. James and his new friends, Morgan and Max, follow the map right into a magical portal that leads them back nearly three hundred years and back into a swashbuckling adventure.For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com. more

CASE 63 IS OUT NOWSeason Two of Case 63 transports us back to 2012 where Eliza Beatrix Knight wakes confused and naked in a bathroom at JFK airport, having failed her mission. Taken to a hospital, she is treated by Dr. Vincent Caldwell - a resident psychiatrist with a familiar voice. Beatrix is now Case 63. With the future of humanity ever more at risk, Beatrix and Vincent must race to unravel the past to save an uncertain future. Season 2 of CASE 63 is created and written by Julio Rojas. Adapted by Mara Vélez Meléndez. Directed by Mimi O'Donnell and stars Julianne Moore and Oscar Isaac. more

From the creators of Who Smarted? comes Mysteries About True Histories (aka M.A.T.H.), a podcast for kids where every episode promises an exhilarating mix of adventure, comedy, and educational exploration! Follow along as Max and Molly are recruited into a secret order of Problem Solvers who time travel while solving logic and math problems created by their arch nemeses, The Troublesome Trolls. Tune in every Thursday for a brand new episode of Mysteries About True Histories!This series is perfect for kids ages six and up. Even if your child hasn't learned some of these concepts yet in school, the storytelling seamlessly plants the seeds for all kinds of math, history, geography and science lessons that will keep your little ones curious and excited to learn. Max and Molly, the dynamic duo at the heart of our captivating story, are best friends with a passion for problem-solving. Every episode of M.A.T.H. takes our heroes to cool, new places throughout time and space (including the International Space Station) where they must solve riddles, puzzles and equations designed by the Trolls to cause chaos. By solving these interactive problems (that the listener can play along with) Max & Molly keep the Troublesome Trolls from eliminating things we all love... like ice cream!From ancient civilizations to futuristic realms, Max and Molly traverse the ages, encountering historical figures, exploring distant lands, and unraveling the mysteries of the universe. Alongside Max and Molly, young adventurers will tackle a series of ingenious puzzles, brain-teasing riddles, and perplexing equations meticulously devised by The Troublesome Trolls.But fear not, parents! While your kids are busy cracking codes and saving the day, they'll also be exercising their critical thinking skills, honing their math abilities, and expanding their knowledge of history, geography and science. It's educational entertainment at its finest all wrapped up in a package of non-stop fun!With each interactive challenge, kids will develop essential problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and mathematical literacy all while having a blast with Max & Molly as well as their middle school rivals, Brad & Katrina, and Max's kooky Aunt Murgatroyd who is the mastermind behind it all! As our kids outsmart The Troublesome Trolls, they learn valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, confidence and the power of friendship.M.A.T.H. is designed to ignite a lifelong love of learning in young minds. By weaving together elements of history, science, geography and mathematics in a captivating narrative, the podcast sparks curiosity and encourages exploration of the world around us. It's an immersive learning experience that transcends the confines of the classroom, inspiring kids to see the world through a new lens.As parents, you'll love M.A.T.H. for its unique blend of entertainment and education. Not only does it provide an alternative to screen-time, it also offers valuable learning opportunities that complement their school curriculum.But let's not forget the laughter! With its witty humor, lovable characters, and unpredictable twists, M.A.T.H. is guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained from start to finish. It's the perfect way to bond with your kids while sharing a meaningful and enriching experience together.So why wait? Join Max and Molly on their thrilling quest to save history, one problem at a time. With Mysteries About True Histories (M.A.T.H.), the adventure has just begun while the learning never ends! A Starglow Media original. more

You have entered the Twilight Histories, an audio adventure that casts YOU as the hero.YOU are a time traveler. Each episode, YOU will explore a new world. Some are familiar. Others are totally exotic. An Egypt ravaged by an Ice Age. A Carthaginian colony on Mars.The Twilight Histories mixes your love of history, science fiction, fantasy and role playing into a fully soundscaped and immersive experience.So step on the platform… if you dare! more

The Ventura twins are yanked into another dimension where they meet a distant cousin who gives them an extraordinary mission: travel through time to witness their culture's true history. Alexa and Beni visit three continents across the span of five centuries, meeting people who have left their mark on Puerto Rican heritage. In the twenty-first century, the twins navigate school, friendship, and family while keeping their time-traveling quests a secret.Timestorm is produced by Cocotazo Media and is a proud member of TRAX from PRX. Support for TRAX comes from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional support comes from the Google Podcasts creator program and our loyal Patreon community.Dania Ramos (Creator, head writer, producer)Michael Aquino (Sound designer, composer, producer)TimestormSeries.com | TRAX.fm | Kids ListenTwitter & Instagram: @TimestormPod | Facebook: facebook.com/CocotazoMEquipment sponsor: 3DioSound | Series art: Hispanic Legacy StudioTimestorm Patreon Community Timestorm resources: Series Listening Guide | Episode Guides & Transcripts | More About Puerto Rico | Map GuidesTimestorm is produced in Essex County, New Jersey, which is situated on the traditional territory of the Leni Lenape people. more

Time travel exists... but it's too dangerous and unreliable to try with anyone valuable. TAKING TIME is a comedy/drama/sci-fi podcast that's IDIOCRACY meets BACK TO THE FUTURE. An everyman who has never amounted to anything unexpectedly gets the chance to travel back in time and save the love of his life from dying, while navigating corporate intrigue, murder, and the lustful advances of his time-traveling companions. Based on the novel Taking Time: A Tale of Lust, Physics and Greed, by Mike Murphey: https://www.amazon.com/Taking-Time-Tale-Physics-Greed/dp/1947392913 more

Step into the TARDIS to travel with the Doctors and their companions on exciting adventures through time and space!For 25 years, Big Finish Productions has been creating thrilling full-cast audio dramas set in the worlds of Doctor Who. Featuring specially composed music and cinematic sound effects, these stories are officially licensed by the BBC and star the original cast of the TV series.In this new podcast, the Sixth Doctor himself, Colin Baker, introduces fan-favourite stories from Big Finish's back catalogue, presented in full alongside insightful behind-the-scenes interviews. So, join the Doctors as played by David Tennant, Tom Baker, and more as they explore the universe with friends old and new, facing off against familiar aliens and terrifying villains.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

If you were sent back in time, could you survive and thrive — or would you be burnt at the stake for being a witch? Welcome to PastMaster, the show that turns history into an interactive adventure game. Each episode, hosts Ryan and Tan are joined by a special guest comedian who is sent back in time with nothing but their modern knowledge and the shirt on their back. Under the guidance of a benevolent robot Game Master, they navigate to a different era each episode and find out if they've got what it takes to reshape the past. Will it be historically accurate? Will any of it make sense? Will they master the past? Tune in to find out. more

What would you do if you had a time machine? Would you use it for something important? Or would you use it to do something a bit trivial or even a bit silly? Join us as we hear the stories of those who've traveled through time...and the lessons they learned along the way. It's time for A Bit of Time Travel! more

In 1985, actor Eric Stoltz was unceremoniously fired from Back to the Future and replaced with Michael J. Fox. (Yes, that really happened.) Now, in this time-bending podcast, a present-day Eric Stoltz tries to even the score — with the help of a rickety time machine, a drinking buddy named Christopher Lloyd and a serious drive to return to 1985 and redo the events that changed his life (and movies) forever. Will Eric rewrite Hollywood history, or ruin everything he touches? Back to Back to the Future is an eight-part narrative podcast series created by Shawn Donnelly and Steve Mazzucchi, produced by Donovan Leitch, and sound-designed by Austin Audio Lab and Caballero Sounds. For more information, contact ****@gmail.com. Love the pod? Go ahead and rate us. It really helps. more

Two acquaintances became friends over time... travel.

A podcast about warped timelines, time travel, past lives, matrix glitches, déjà vu, and everything reality wants you to forget. Each week, we explore true stories and theories that mess with your sense of time — and decode what they might really mean.Have a story to share? Send it to TimeSlippedPod.com/glitch more

Our podcast discusses time-related TV shows such as The Wheel Of Time, Time Bandits, One Hundred Years Of Solitude, 1899, and Dark; and time-related movies such as Time Bandits, Here (2024), and Jesus Christ Superstar. Our website is https://www.sweetchildoftime.com Email us at ****@gmail.com Lindsey Dunn is a critic for NCFilmcritics and SEFilmcritic at https://www.1ofmystories.com James McCollum is host and producer at https://www.mlmpod.com more

Ben and Erin are coming your way with their takes on time travel movies and other media through a lens of pop culture context, media awareness and technology. Subscribe now to make sure you catch every episode and can watch along with us. Each movie we talk about will be broken down into three episodes: a drinking/smoking game, a review and an edutainment breakdown. more

It's Time to Rewind is a podcast taking a deep dive into time loop movies and TV shows. Currently on season 8: Time's Twelve covering various time loops with 12 in the title including the game Twelve Minutes, the movie & TV series 12 Monkeys and more. Previous seasons include Groundhog Day, Memento, Timecrimes, Triangle, Buffy, Angel, Red Dwarf, Doctor Who, 50 First Dates, Happy Death Day, and The Twilight Zone. more

From the Clockwork Sphinx: Live from the Island of San Tiempo, this is the Time Traveller's News World Report, news and information for the discerning time traveller from any timeline. Warning: This podcast is for genuine time travellers only. Contains major spoilers for anyone living a linear existence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Project ECCO is an improvised audio drama of time travel and cosmic horror.Your experience of this story may be inhibited by your linear perspective on time. We apologize for the inconvenience.Time is kind to no one.The following audio recordings were collected, assembled and edited for your enjoyment by Many Sided Media.Starring Abby Hepworth, Brian Flaherty, Shenuque Tissera, and Elliot DavisMusic by BE/HOLDProject ECCO is a solo tabletop roleplaying game by Elliot DavisA Many Sided Podcast more

Time Traveler's Digest is a layered, Afrocentric speculative fiction project that explores alternate timelines, ancestral technology, quantum ritual, and mythic memory. It blurs the boundaries between linear time, history, and future potential through the eyes of characters like Demetrius the Wise, a Khemetic philosopher and one of the first sanctioned time travelers trained by the god, Thoth. The podcast and anthology honors the oral tradition of African storytelling through a hybrid format of short fiction, philosophical monologue, cinematic visual storytelling, and immersive sound design. more

Anybody got a way to escape 2025? Or tips on navigating the Baptist church we're stuck in? This crash-landed time traveling duo would appreciate it. No future spoilers from us. Promise. Ish. Oh also, the captain has turned into a cat. Don't tell him I told you. He's touchy about it. Written and Created by Heidi Fischer Performed by Heidi Fischer Dio Garner Alex Hanback Alexis Tipton Kelsey V Additional performances by Ñita Pendejo Squib Soundscaping and editing by Paloma Ortiz Music by Heidi and Alison Fischer Thank you to E.V. Belknap Jonathan Fischer Artwork by Umangi Hettiarachchi Visit our website for additional SFX credits Join our shenanigans on our socials . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Jericho Comedy Presents The Time Machine Podcast! In each episode, host Conor McReynolds invites guests into his time machine to visit three different points in time. We'll be going forwards, backwards and possibly even from side to side, as guests tell us where, when and why they are going. Who would they want to see? What would they get up to? Is there a real possibility that by playing fast and loose with the fabric of time and space that we could cause irreparable harm to the world as we know it?! No, it's all pretend.Check out @ComedyJericho and @justconor87 on socials for more info! more

Three friends, Ellen, James and Paul, explore the hows and whens of time travel in the movies.

'When Are We' is a podcast that delves into time travel movies. Each episode we explore a specific movie that revolves the subject. Join us as we review your favorite time travel movies, and some you might not know about, and learn a thing or two. more