Atlantic Canada Podcasts

The Best Podcasts
From the East Coast

Ranked by audience size, downloads, social media following, and listener ratings — the definitive guide to Atlantic Canada's podcast scene across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador.

100
Podcasts Ranked
2385K+
Combined Social Followers
4.76
Avg Apple Rating
4,633+
Total Reviews

Scoring Methodology

Audience Reach / Downloads — 50 pts

The primary factor. Since exact download figures are not publicly disclosed, audience size is proxied via four signals: industry ranking position (Feedspot, Apple Charts), platform breadth (number of distribution platforms), institutional backing (CBC, newspaper syndication, TV), and listener engagement (newsletter, Patreon, events). Episode count is not a factor.

Social Media Following — 30 pts

Combined followers across Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and YouTube, scaled logarithmically to prevent a single large account from dominating. A larger combined following indicates a broader audience.

Ratings & Reviews — 20 pts

Apple Podcasts star rating weighted by review count. A higher rating with more reviews signals a larger, more engaged audience and stronger word-of-mouth reach.

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NSTrue Crime & Mystery★Most Reviewed★10 Years Running+1 more

The Canadian Gothic

Jordan Bonaparte · 2015–2026

Reach45.0/50
Social28.1/30
Ratings20.0/20
Total Score93.1/1004.5(1776)~60,000–100,000/mo
2
Don't Think with Carla Bezanson artwork
NSMental Health★Dear Media Network★500+ Reviews+2 more

Don't Think with Carla Bezanson

Carla Bezanson · 2025–2026

Reach42.0/50
Social30.0/30
Ratings20.0/20
Total Score92.0/1004.9(527)~50,000–80,000/mo
3
PEINews & Current Affairs★CBC Produced★Perfect Rating

This is PEI

Mitch Cormier · 2019–2026

Reach46.0/50
Social30.0/30
Ratings13.1/20
Total Score89.1/1005.0(31)~50,000–80,000/mo
4
NSHealth & Society★10M+ Downloads★CBC Produced+2 more

Sickboy

Jeremie Saunders, Brian Stever & Taylor MacGillivary · 2015–2026

Reach44.0/50
Social24.8/30
Ratings20.0/20
Total Score88.8/1004.8(468)~~50,000/episode/mo
5
Capital Community Church Sermon Archive artwork
NBReligion & Spirituality★500+ Episodes★100+ Reviews+1 more

Capital Community Church Sermon Archive

Jack Leaman & Matthew Woodward · 2019–2026

Reach35.0/50
Social29.2/30
Ratings16.5/20
Total Score80.7/1004.9(92)~15,000–30,000/mo
6
NSHistory & Comedy★#1 Spotify Trending★Patreon Supported

Canada Is Boring

Rhys Waters & Jesse Harley · 2020–2026

Reach39.0/50
Social21.7/30
Ratings18.8/20
Total Score79.5/1004.0(515)~30,000–50,000/mo
7
Taggart and Torrens artwork
NSComedy★Walk of Fame★Published Author+2 more

Taggart and Torrens

Jeremy Taggart & Jonathan Torrens · 2014–2025

Reach32.0/50
Social25.5/30
Ratings15.3/20
Total Score72.8/1004.7(75)~15,000–30,000/mo
8
🎙️
NBHistory★Newspaper Syndicated★TV Tie-In

Backyard History

Andrew MacLean · 2021–2026

Reach41.0/50
Social22.5/30
Ratings5.6/20
Total Score69.1/1003.8(6)~20,000–35,000/mo
9
Chats on Change with Karen Oldfield artwork
NSHealth & Wellness★Government Backed★50K+ Followers

Chats on Change with Karen Oldfield

Karen Oldfield · 2022–2026

Reach33.0/50
Social29.5/30
Ratings5.6/20
Total Score68.1/1004.3(6)~10,000–20,000/mo
10
🎙️
NSDocumentary & Social Issues★Award Winning

Africville Forever

Eddy Carvery III & Alfred Burgesson · 2022–2024

Reach31.0/50
Social16.0/30
Ratings18.6/20
Total Score65.6/1004.8(68)~5,000–15,000/mo
11
🎙️
NLMusic

Sounds Atlantic

Ron Moores · 2018–2026

Reach34.0/50
Social18.9/30
Ratings8.8/20
Total Score61.7/1004.7(11)~8,000–15,000/mo
12
🎙️
PEIHistory & Culture★Perfect Rating

The Hidden Island

PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation · 2020–2026

Reach27.0/50
Social22.2/30
Ratings11.5/20
Total Score60.7/1005.0(20)~5,000–10,000/mo
13
🎙️
PEIBooks & Literature★International Reach

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Ragon Duffy & Kelly Gerner · 2022–2026

Reach24.0/50
Social20.6/30
Ratings16.1/20
Total Score60.7/1004.9(77)~5,000–10,000/mo
14
🎙️
NSTravel & Tourism

Backroads & Byways

Saltscapes Magazine · 2021–2026

Reach25.0/50
Social26.0/30
Ratings9.4/20
Total Score60.4/1004.8(15)~5,000–10,000/mo
15
🎙️
NSAgriculture & Food★Perfect Rating

Orchard Outlook

Michelle Cortens · 2020–2026

Reach28.0/50
Social20.8/30
Ratings10.9/20
Total Score59.7/1005.0(17)~3,000–7,000/mo
16
Nova Church Halifax Podcast artwork
NSReligion & Spirituality★50+ Reviews★200+ Episodes+1 more

Nova Church Halifax Podcast

Mike Miller, Nancy Miller & Team · 2017–2025

Reach22.0/50
Social22.2/30
Ratings15.5/20
Total Score59.7/1004.8(79)~3,000–8,000/mo
17
NBMental Health★50+ Reviews

Life's a Wreck

Kyle Moore · 2019–2026

Reach26.0/50
Social15.5/30
Ratings16.5/20
Total Score58.0/1004.8(97)~5,000–12,000/mo
18
🎙️
NSAdventure & Lifestyle★Perfect Rating

Living Life Intently

Lee Fraser & Jonathan Kanary · 2018–2023

Reach20.0/50
Social24.0/30
Ratings13.9/20
Total Score57.9/1005.0(39)~3,000–6,000/mo
19
🎙️
NBComedy★Award Winning★Perfect Rating

Mullinger's Weekly Ramble

James Mullinger · 2024–2025

Reach25.0/50
Social29.2/30
Ratings2.6/20
Total Score56.8/1005.0(1)~3,000–8,000/mo
20
🎙️
NSSociety & Culture★10 Years Running

Canadian Love Map

Nancy Regan · 2020–2026

Reach24.0/50
Social18.5/30
Ratings14.2/20
Total Score56.7/1004.4(84)~3,000–7,000/mo
21
🎙️
NSComedy & Entertainment★Longest Running

InTalksicated Podcast

Sarah MacLellan · 2017–2023

Reach21.0/50
Social18.9/30
Ratings14.6/20
Total Score54.5/1004.8(55)~2,000–5,000/mo
22
🎙️
NLFolklore & History★Perfect Rating

Strange Truths and Tall Tales

Robert Hiscock · 2022–2025

Reach23.0/50
Social21.7/30
Ratings8.7/20
Total Score53.4/1005.0(9)~3,000–6,000/mo
23
🎙️
NBNews & Current Affairs★CBC Produced

Maritimes In Focus

CBC Maritime · 2018–2026

Reach27.0/50
Social26.2/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score53.2/100~15,000–30,000/mo
24
🎙️
NBPolitics & Current Affairs

The Carr Brothers Show

Jeff, Jack & Jody Carr · 2020–2026

Reach30.0/50
Social22.9/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score52.9/100~5,000–10,000/mo
25
🎙️
NLParanormal★Longest Running

The Odd To Newfoundland Paranormal Podcast

Jonathan Mallard · 2014–2026

Reach22.0/50
Social20.0/30
Ratings10.2/20
Total Score52.2/1004.3(22)~2,000–5,000/mo
26
Let's Go Together artwork
NSPlaces & Travel★Fastest Growing★Government Backed

Let's Go Together

Julia Kent · 2025–2026

Reach24.0/50
Social26.8/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score50.8/100~3,000–8,000/mo
27
🎙️
NLPolitics & Current Affairs

Berrygrounds

Justin Brake · 2022–2026

Reach26.0/50
Social24.1/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score50.1/100~3,000–7,000/mo
28
🎙️
NLFolklore & History

The Some Weird Podcast

Crissy and Barry · 2020–2025

Reach18.0/50
Social13.0/30
Ratings17.1/20
Total Score48.1/1004.8(111)~2,000–4,000/mo
29
🎙️
NSTechnology & Innovation

All Hands on Tech

Greg Dobson & Eilish Bonang · 2021–2026

Reach25.0/50
Social22.7/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score47.7/100~2,000–5,000/mo
30
The Signal: A Halifax Podcast artwork
NSNews & Current Affairs★Award Winning★University Backed

The Signal: A Halifax Podcast

University of King's College Journalism Students · 2018–2025

Reach22.0/50
Social19.4/30
Ratings6.3/20
Total Score47.7/1005.0(7)~1,000–3,000/mo
31
🎙️
NSDocumentary & Social Issues★Perfect Rating★Award Winning

Somebody Must Say These Things

Grace McNutt (narrator) · 2021–2026

Reach20.0/50
Social18.0/30
Ratings9.5/20
Total Score47.5/1005.0(16)~2,000–5,000/mo
32
NSEntrepreneurship★Perfect Rating★Fastest Growing

East of Montreal

Allan Gates, Chris Crowell & Panel · 2025–2026

Reach26.0/50
Social12.8/30
Ratings8.7/20
Total Score47.5/1005.0(9)~1,500–4,000/mo
33
NLMusic★Perfect Rating

Off Da Rock Radio

Dean Clarke · 2021–2026

Reach19.0/50
Social22.0/30
Ratings6.3/20
Total Score47.3/1005.0(7)~1,000–3,000/mo
34
🎙️
NBNews & Current Affairs★CBC Produced

The Shift

CBC New Brunswick · 2019–2026

Reach23.0/50
Social23.3/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score46.3/100~10,000–20,000/mo
35
The Rodgers Brief artwork
NSLaw & Politics★Perfect Rating★200+ Episodes+1 more

The Rodgers Brief

Adam Rodgers · 2021–2026

Reach18.0/50
Social17.0/30
Ratings10.4/20
Total Score45.4/1005.0(21)~1,000–3,000/mo
36
🎙️
NSSociety & Culture★International Reach

Global Bluenosers

Various Nova Scotian Expats · 2019–2023

Reach19.0/50
Social18.7/30
Ratings7.3/20
Total Score45.0/1004.5(8)~1,000–3,000/mo
37
🎙️
NSScience & Research★Perfect Rating

Beyond Research

Dr. Melissa Flagg & Stefan Leslie · 2021–2024

Reach20.0/50
Social15.5/30
Ratings9.5/20
Total Score45.0/1005.0(19)~1,000–3,000/mo
38
🎙️
NLNews & Current Affairs★CBC Produced

Newfoundland Morning

CBC Newfoundland · 2015–2026

Reach21.0/50
Social23.0/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score44.0/100~8,000–18,000/mo
39
NLEducation★University Backed★Perfect Rating

Grenfell Matters

Student Ambassadors · 2022–2025

Reach17.0/50
Social24.0/30
Ratings2.6/20
Total Score43.6/1005.0(1)~500–2,000/mo
40
🎙️
NBTravel & Tourism

Meet Me In Moncton

Moncton Tourism · 2021–2026

Reach17.0/50
Social22.2/30
Ratings4.1/20
Total Score43.3/1005.0(2)~1,000–3,000/mo
41
NBSports

The Unofficial BSHL Podcast

The Cor(e)y's · 2023–2026

Reach18.0/50
Social24.3/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score42.3/100~1,000–3,000/mo
42
🎙️
NSBusiness & Finance★Perfect Rating

Mortgage 101 with Clinton Wilkins

Clinton Wilkins & Dan Ahlstrand · 2020–2026

Reach20.0/50
Social19.2/30
Ratings2.6/20
Total Score41.8/1005.0(1)~2,000–5,000/mo
43
NSReligion & Spirituality★Perfect Rating★200+ Episodes+1 more

Thousand Harbours Zen

Koun Franz · 2017–2026

Reach14.0/50
Social16.5/30
Ratings11.2/20
Total Score41.7/1005.0(27)~500–2,000/mo
44
🎙️
NBSociety & Culture

Talk Acadie

Réal Thibault · 2021–2026

Reach19.0/50
Social18.3/30
Ratings4.1/20
Total Score41.4/1005.0(2)~1,000–3,000/mo
45
🎙️
NSRelationships & Society★Fastest Growing★Perfect Rating

Ring On It?

Madison Irvine & Katie Fyfe · 2025–2026

Reach17.0/50
Social16.8/30
Ratings7.5/20
Total Score41.3/1004.9(9)~1,000–3,000/mo
46
NSNews & Current Affairs★Award Winning

The Weekender

Y95 CJLS Yarmouth · 2022–2023

Reach16.0/50
Social25.2/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score41.2/100~1,000–3,000/mo
47
NSComedy★200+ Episodes

Keep Canada Weird

Jordan Bonaparte & Aaron Airport · 2023–2026

Reach27.0/50
Social3.5/30
Ratings10.2/20
Total Score40.7/1004.8(39)~5,000–15,000/mo
48
🎙️
NSBusiness & Entrepreneurship

East Coast Podcast

Alex MacLean & Taylor Northey · 2021–2022

Reach8.0/50
Social30.0/30
Ratings2.6/20
Total Score40.6/1005.0(1)~2,000–5,000/mo
49
🎙️
NLSociety & Culture

NewfoundPod

Debbie Wiseman · 2017–2020

Reach11.0/50
Social18.2/30
Ratings11.4/20
Total Score40.6/1004.7(24)~500–1,500/mo
50
🎙️
NSBusiness & Finance★Perfect Rating★Fastest Growing

Beyond The Family Business

Luke Hansen-MacDonald · 2024–2026

Reach17.0/50
Social17.8/30
Ratings5.6/20
Total Score40.4/1005.0(6)~1,000–3,000/mo
51
Founder Journeys with Propel artwork
NBEntrepreneurship★Perfect Rating

Founder Journeys with Propel

Kathryn Lockhart · 2023–2025

Reach17.0/50
Social20.5/30
Ratings2.6/20
Total Score40.1/1005.0(1)~500–2,000/mo
52
🎙️
NBCommunity & Local

Saint John Forward Radio

Saint John Community Radio · 2020–2026

Reach18.0/50
Social21.5/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score39.5/100~1,000–3,000/mo
53
🎙️
NSFolklore & Paranormal★Fastest Growing

It Came From The Maritimes

Chelsea & Evan · 2024–2026

Reach18.0/50
Social21.1/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score39.1/100~2,000–4,000/mo
54
NBArts & Entertainment★Perfect Rating★200+ Episodes

The Corcoran Entertainment Show

Franky Corcoran · 2022–2026

Reach17.0/50
Social16.8/30
Ratings4.5/20
Total Score38.3/1005.0(5)~500–2,000/mo
55
NBPolitics

NB Poli Podcast

Joanna Killen & Brent Harris · 2023–2026

Reach20.0/50
Social13.5/30
Ratings4.5/20
Total Score38.0/1004.8(5)~500–2,000/mo
56
🎙️
NSBusiness & Finance★Fastest Growing★Award Winning

Career Fuel

Jen Warrington · 2024–2026

Reach16.0/50
Social21.5/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score37.5/100~1,000–3,000/mo
57
NSAgriculture★Perfect Rating

Orchard Outlook

Scotian Gold Co-operative · 2020–2022

Reach14.0/50
Social19.5/30
Ratings3.8/20
Total Score37.3/1005.0(4)~500–2,000/mo
58
NSReligion & Spirituality

The Insight Podcast

Insight · 2019–2026

Reach13.0/50
Social18.0/30
Ratings5.6/20
Total Score36.6/1004.4(7)~500–2,000/mo
59
🎙️
NSEnvironment & Nature★Perfect Rating

Forestry Uncut

Todd Burgess · 2024–2026

Reach16.0/50
Social17.8/30
Ratings2.6/20
Total Score36.4/1005.0(1)~500–2,000/mo
60
JaM Sessions Podcast artwork
NSMusic

JaM Sessions Podcast

Jeph Balesdent · 2020–2026

Reach13.0/50
Social14.5/30
Ratings8.5/20
Total Score36.0/1004.4(13)~500–2,000/mo
61
🎙️
NSPolitics & Current Affairs

Off Script: Atlantic Canada Politics

Mark Coffin & Jesse Hitchcock · 2016–2019

Reach14.0/50
Social19.1/30
Ratings2.6/20
Total Score35.7/1005.0(1)~500–2,000/mo
62
Halifax Real Estate Podcast artwork
NSBusiness & Finance★Perfect Rating

Halifax Real Estate Podcast

Jason Paul · 2020–2026

Reach14.0/50
Social14.2/30
Ratings7.5/20
Total Score35.7/1004.9(11)~500–2,000/mo
63
NSReligion & Spirituality

Port City Church

Jeremy Dager, Chad MacDonald & David Parks · 2023–2026

Reach15.0/50
Social16.5/30
Ratings3.8/20
Total Score35.3/1004.8(4)~500–2,000/mo
64
🎙️
NSHealth & Society★CBC Produced

The Dose

Dr. Brian Goldman · 2020–2026

Reach21.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings13.7/20
Total Score34.7/1004.4(62)~10,000–20,000/mo
65
NBHistory★Perfect Rating★University Backed

The New Brunswick Archaeology Podcast

Gabe Hrynick & Ken Holyoke · 2023–2026

Reach17.0/50
Social9.0/30
Ratings8.7/20
Total Score34.7/1005.0(9)~500–2,000/mo
66
NSBusiness

The Halifax Network Podcast

Chris Crowell · 2023–2025

Reach13.0/50
Social21.5/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score34.5/100~500–2,000/mo
67
🎙️
NSComedy★Fastest Growing★Perfect Rating

30 Minutes on High

Peter White, Larry Lunch & Bryan Otter · 2024–2026

Reach14.0/50
Social17.2/30
Ratings2.6/20
Total Score33.8/1005.0(2)~1,000–3,000/mo
68
🎙️
NSSociety & Culture

Matter of 'Fax

James Collins & Alec Cranston · 2022–2026

Reach17.0/50
Social16.5/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score33.5/100~1,000–3,000/mo
69
🎙️
NSMilitary & Veterans★Fastest Growing

Purpose & Protection

Barry Pitcher · 2025–2026

Reach16.0/50
Social17.3/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score33.3/100~500–2,000/mo
70
NSBusiness★Government Backed

WorkShift

Shelley Rowan · 2022–2023

Reach14.0/50
Social17.3/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score31.3/100~500–2,000/mo
71
Creating Communities of Care artwork
NSSociety & Culture★Government Backed★Media Featured+1 more

Creating Communities of Care

Shanice Thompson & Sarah Tremblay · 2023–2026

Reach18.0/50
Social7.5/30
Ratings5.6/20
Total Score31.1/1005.0(6)~500–2,000/mo
72
Cogs of Community: Rotary Halifax Harbour artwork
NSNon-Profit & Community★Fastest Growing

Cogs of Community: Rotary Halifax Harbour

Thomas Paul & Dave Kowlessar · 2024–2026

Reach14.0/50
Social16.7/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score30.7/100~200–800/mo
73
Banana Fish — Animation Festival of Halifax artwork
NSVisual Arts★Government Backed

Banana Fish — Animation Festival of Halifax

Becka Barker, Siloën Daley & Jessica Winton · 2019

Reach14.0/50
Social16.2/30
Ratings0.5/20
Total Score30.7/1001.0(1)~200–800/mo
74
NSMusic

HUFFCAST — Halifax Urban Folk Festival

Mike Campbell · 2019–2026

Reach12.0/50
Social18.5/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score30.5/100~200–800/mo
75
Eh! We Started a Podcast artwork
NSMusic★Perfect Rating★200+ Episodes

Eh! We Started a Podcast

Jon Kizzy, King Tygga & DJ Laton Rey Ray · 2022–2026

Reach14.0/50
Social13.5/30
Ratings2.6/20
Total Score30.1/1005.0(2)~500–2,000/mo
76
NSEducation★Perfect Rating★Fastest Growing

All Aboard with Rob Belliveau

Rob Belliveau · 2024–2026

Reach12.0/50
Social14.9/30
Ratings2.6/20
Total Score29.5/1005.0(1)~200–800/mo
77
NSHealth & Wellness★Perfect Rating

The Relational Approach: In Seniors' Care

Deborah Bakti · 2023–2025

Reach13.0/50
Social13.8/30
Ratings2.6/20
Total Score29.4/1005.0(1)~200–800/mo
78
🎙️
NSNews & Current Affairs★CBC Produced

Information Morning Nova Scotia

Portia Clark · 2017–2026

Reach22.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings5.8/20
Total Score27.8/1004.0(12)~8,000–15,000/mo
79
NSSociety & Culture

Afternoon Pint

Matt Conrad & Mike Tobin · 2023–2026

Reach18.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings8.8/20
Total Score26.8/1004.7(12)~1,000–3,000/mo
80
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell artwork
NSBusiness★200+ Episodes★Perfect Rating

Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell

Don Mills & David Campbell · 2021–2026

Reach24.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings2.6/20
Total Score26.6/1005.0(1)~1,500–4,000/mo
81
NSNews & Politics★Substack Newsletter

The Grand Parade

Matt Stickland · 2022–2026

Reach23.0/50
Social3.2/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score26.2/100~2,000–6,000/mo
82
NSNews & Current Affairs★CBC Produced★500+ Episodes

Mainstreet Halifax

Jeff Douglas · 2017–2026

Reach26.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score26.0/100~10,000–20,000/mo
83
🎙️
NSEnvironment & Nature

Right of Way

Hannah Harrison & Nicolas Winkler · 2024–2026

Reach18.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings7.3/20
Total Score25.3/1004.5(8)~500–2,000/mo
84
Down Home artwork
NSSociety & Culture★Perfect Rating

Down Home

Jason Jones & Derek Wyse · 2021–2026

Reach17.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings8.0/20
Total Score25.0/1005.0(12)~500–2,000/mo
85
NSEntertainment★Bell Media

Move Mornings with Erin and Peter

Erin Hopkins & Peter Harrison · 2021–2026

Reach22.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score22.0/100~5,000–12,000/mo
86
🎙️
NBNews & Current Affairs★CBC Produced★Fastest Growing

This is New Brunswick

Khalil Akhtar · 2026–present

Reach21.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score21.0/100~5,000–15,000/mo
87
The Wanderer Grounds | A Halifax Soccer Podcast artwork
NSSports

The Wanderer Grounds | A Halifax Soccer Podcast

Matt Stickland & Martin Bauman · 2023–2025

Reach13.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings7.3/20
Total Score20.3/1004.8(8)~500–2,000/mo
88
🎙️
NBOutdoors & Recreation★Longest Running

Maritime Outdoors Podcast

David Doggett · 2013–2025

Reach10.0/50
Social1.7/30
Ratings7.6/20
Total Score19.3/1004.4(9)~500–1,500/mo
89
Shake Hands Take Names artwork
NSCareers★Government Backed★Fastest Growing

Shake Hands Take Names

Abhishek AJ Bhatt · 2025–2026

Reach12.0/50
Social7.3/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score19.3/100~200–800/mo
90
NSEntrepreneurship★Perfect Rating★Fastest Growing

The Disruptive Jam

Carrie Forbes · 2025–2026

Reach11.0/50
Social5.5/30
Ratings2.6/20
Total Score19.1/1005.0(1)~200–800/mo
91
NSArts & Culture★Perfect Rating

The Tideline — Halifax Examiner

Tara Thorne · 2020–2022

Reach15.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings3.3/20
Total Score18.3/1005.0(3)~200–800/mo
92
🎙️
NSFood & Drink

Avondale Sky Winery

The Coutinho Family · 2022–2023

Reach12.0/50
Social5.2/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score17.2/100~200–800/mo
93
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NSBusiness & Finance★Fastest Growing

Money Questions

Matt & Nate · 2024–2026

Reach11.0/50
Social5.2/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score16.2/100~200–800/mo
94
NSEnvironment & Nature★Perfect Rating

Shared Ground

Amanda Bostlund · 2022–2024

Reach12.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings4.1/20
Total Score16.1/1005.0(2)~200–800/mo
95
NSEntrepreneurship

The ONSIDE Podcast

Alex McCann · 2020–2026

Reach15.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score15.0/100~500–2,000/mo
96
🎙️
NSSociety & Culture★Fastest Growing

New Housing Alternatives

Ren Thomas & Cherise Burda · 2025–2026

Reach14.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score14.0/100~200–800/mo
97
NSHealth & Wellness★Perfect Rating

Living Life Intently

Wendy Loewen · 2018–2022

Reach9.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings4.1/20
Total Score13.1/1005.0(2)~200–800/mo
98
NSBusiness

The Discover Halifax Podcast

Paul Bailey · 2021–2022

Reach13.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score13.0/100~200–800/mo
99
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NSAgriculture★University Backed

Harvesting Impact

Savannah Gould, Cassie Kifle & Jessica Larsen · 2024–2025

Reach11.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score11.0/100~100–500/mo
100
NSMusic

East Coast Punk Cast

Jason & Earl · 2021–2026

Reach6.0/50
Social0.0/30
Ratings0.0/20
Total Score6.0/100~100–500/mo

Atlantic Canada Podcasts by Province

🎙 Best Nova Scotia Podcasts

Nova Scotia is Atlantic Canada's podcast powerhouse, home to the region's most-downloaded shows. Halifax-based studios like Podstarter and CBC Nova Scotia have produced nationally recognized podcasts including The Canadian Gothic, Sickboy, Canada Is Boring, Don't Think with Carla Bezanson, and Africville Forever. The province leads in true crime, comedy, and health genres.

Covering Halifax, Dartmouth, Truro, Cape Breton, and beyond.

🎙 Best New Brunswick Podcasts

New Brunswick's podcast scene spans faith, history, comedy, and business. Top shows include Capital Community Church Sermon Archive (Fredericton), Backyard History, Mullinger's Weekly Ramble, Life's a Wreck, and NB Poli Podcast. The province punches above its weight in niche community content.

Covering Fredericton, Moncton, Saint John, and surrounding areas.

🎙 Best Prince Edward Island Podcasts

PEI's podcast output is small but high-quality. This is PEI (CBC-produced) is the island's flagship show, exploring PEI culture and stories with a massive combined social following. Canadian Love Map and Ring On It? (both Podstarter Halifax/PEI) round out the province's top-ranked offerings.

Covering Charlottetown, Summerside, and across the island.

🎙 Best Newfoundland Podcasts

Newfoundland & Labrador's podcast scene celebrates the province's unique culture, history, and humour. Top shows include Sounds Atlantic (CBC NL music), NewfoundPod, Strange Truths and Tall Tales, Grenfell Matters, and The Some Weird Podcast. The province's storytelling tradition shines through in every format.

Covering St. John's, Corner Brook, Labrador City, and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are Atlantic Canada podcasts ranked?

Shows are scored on three criteria: Audience Reach & Downloads (50 pts), Social Media Following (30 pts), and Ratings & Reviews (20 pts). Episode count is not a ranking factor — only audience size matters.

What is the most popular podcast in Nova Scotia?

The Canadian Gothic (hosted by Jordan Bonaparte in Halifax) currently ranks #1 in Nova Scotia and overall, followed by Don't Think with Carla Bezanson and Sickboy.

What is the most popular podcast in New Brunswick?

Capital Community Church Sermon Archive (Fredericton) ranks highest in New Brunswick, followed by Backyard History and Mullinger's Weekly Ramble.

Are these download numbers accurate?

Exact download figures are not publicly disclosed by podcast platforms. Monthly download estimates are informed proxies based on industry rankings, platform breadth, institutional backing, and listener engagement — not platform-reported figures.

Rankings are based on publicly available data as of March 2026. Exact download figures are not publicly disclosed by podcast platforms; reach scores use industry ranking position, platform breadth, institutional backing, and listener engagement signals as audience-size proxies. Monthly download estimates are informed estimates, not platform-reported figures. Episode count is not a ranking factor.

Data sources: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Feedspot, Podnews, and individual podcast social media pages. Scores are updated periodically as new data becomes available.