Best Sports Podcasts (2026)
Sports talk radio used to be your only option between games. Now podcasts do it better — deeper analysis, funnier hosts, and you can listen whenever you want. Here are 10 worth subscribing to, covering everything from the Premier League to the NBA to the F1 grid.
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1. The Bill Simmons Podcast
Bill Simmons has been doing this longer than almost anyone, and it shows. He covers the NBA, NFL, and pop culture with a mix of genuine expertise and fan energy that feels like talking sports with your smartest mate. Episodes drop several times a week, so there's always something fresh.
2. That Peter Crouch Podcast
Former England striker Peter Crouch, BBC journalist Tom Fordyce, and radio host Chris Stark talk football with the kind of behind-the-scenes honesty you rarely hear from ex-players. Crouch is genuinely hilarious and surprisingly candid about dressing room culture, transfers, and what life is really like as a professional footballer.
3. F1: Beyond the Grid
The official Formula 1 podcast, hosted by Tom Clarkson. Each episode is a long-form interview with a driver, team principal, or key figure from the paddock. You get stories and insights that never make it into the TV coverage — essential listening during race season.
4. The Lowe Post
Zach Lowe is one of the most respected basketball writers alive, and his podcast matches the quality of his writing. Deep tactical breakdowns, honest trade analysis, and interviews with coaches and front office people who actually know what they're talking about. If you care about the NBA beyond the highlight reels, this is your show.
5. Tailenders
Greg James, Jimmy Anderson, and Felix White somehow turned cricket into one of the funniest podcasts going. They cover Test cricket, village cricket, and everything in between with genuine warmth and running jokes that reward long-time listeners. You don't even need to like cricket to enjoy it — but you will after a few episodes.
6. The Athletic Football Podcast
Daily coverage of the Premier League, Champions League, and European football from some of the best journalists in the business. The analysis is sharp without being dry, and the reporting breaks actual news. If you follow football seriously, this should be in your feed.
7. Pardon My Take
Big Cat and PFT Commenter have built the biggest sports comedy podcast in the US for a reason. They cover the NFL, NBA, and college sports with a mix of satire, genuine analysis, and athlete interviews that are far more relaxed than the usual media circuit. Three episodes a week and consistently entertaining.
8. The Rugby Pod
Former England internationals Andy Goode and Jim Hamilton bring the same energy to rugby analysis that you'd get at the pub after a match — loud opinions, proper knowledge, and plenty of laughs. They cover the Six Nations, Premiership, and international rugby with guests from across the sport.
9. No Laying Up
Golf podcasts can be stuffy. No Laying Up is the opposite. Their team covers the PGA Tour, majors, and golf culture with a fan-first perspective that manages to be both knowledgeable and fun. The travel content — where they play famous courses around the world — is brilliant too.
10. The Old Man and the Three
JJ Redick brings 15 years of NBA experience to every conversation, and it makes a difference. His interviews with current and former players go places that media-trained press conferences never do. The tactical breakdowns are clear enough for casual fans but detailed enough for basketball obsessives.
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Waking up with a podcast on iOS
Podcast Alarm is a fully featured podcast player and alarm. You can set up queues of your favourite episodes and listen to them whenever you like. Why not subscribe to your favourite podcast and have the latest episode wake you up every weekday morning. There are lots of screenshots and videos in our "How to set a podcast as an alarm on iphone?" blog post.
