In the fast-paced and ever changing world of finance, staying on top of all the latest shifts, trends and news is key, especially if you’re a finance professional. And when time is of the essence, it’s not often that one finds a moment to sit down and read lengthy articles on the latest trending topics. Enter: finance podcasts.

Podcasts have emerged as a pivotal medium to keep track of everything that’s happening in the world. Some have even dubbed this to be the “Golden Age” of podcasts, much like it happened with the radio back in the 1930s. The numbers speak for themselves, with platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify witnessing a 175% increase in the number of users streaming episodes.

But like finance blogs, there’s also an extensive number of finance podcasts to tune in to out there. From shows that feature the opinions of leading financial experts on the latest news and trends to the experiences of an entrepreneur who achieved financial independence at the age of 25, there’s a finance podcast for everyone. If you want to stay ahead of the curve and set the goal to listen to more podcasts in the New Year, we’ve gathered a list of the best podcasts you should listen to in 2024.

Unhedged

A podcast hosted by the Financial Times reporter Ethan Wu. In every 15-minute episode, Wu tackles the big ideas behind financial headlines, from the frenzy over AI technologies to Warren Buffett’s wager on Japanese stocks.

New episodes are released every Tuesday — with FT’s market editor Katie Martin co-hosting — and Thursday. The podcast also features interviews and commentary from other FT reporters on trending topics.

 

Financial Feminist

Tori Dunlap, investor, entrepreneur and creator of the financial education company Her First 100k, launched her podcast, Financial Feminist, in May 2021. In each episode — dropped every Tuesday —, Tori shares her expertise on how to make more, spend less and feel “financially confident in a world run by rich white men”.

Kate Wood for NewWallet, TikTok sensation Corporate Natalie and actor Justin Baldoni have been some of the guests featured on her podcast, where Tori aims to help people get the resources they need to gain financial freedom, just like she did at the age of 25.

Fintech Insiders

Fintech Insiders is “The #1 business podcast for fintech innovators, influencers, and those eager to learn”, according to its hosts.

David Brear, Leda Glyptis, Simon Taylor, Sarah Kocianski and Jason Bates, among others, welcome their guests and discuss a variety of topics from technology and fintech to financial services and banking in this weekly podcast.

Wharton Fintech

Founded by the first student-led FinTech initiative, Wharton Fintech has an innovative approach to discussing topics and trends related to the financial world.

Amongst the panel of hosts, you’ll find passionate students as well as investors and founders whose goal is to establish a connection between students, fintech enterprises, and industry professionals through relevant discussions.

Breaking Banks

Produced by Provoke Media, a global fintech network, the Breaking Banks was created in 2013 by fintech entrepreneur and bestselling author Brett King. Noted fintech and innovation experts Jason Henrichs and JP Nicols joined the team as regular hosts and co-executive producers.

The show airs weekly one-hour-long episodes every Thursday on trending finance topics such as the future of finance, open banking or VC investments.

What’s News

Hosted by Annmarie Fertoli and Luke Vargas, this podcast by The Wall Street Journal releases two 15-minute episodes a day, covering the biggest headlines and business news that “move markets and the world”.

It delivers the best scoops and news of the day. The reporters who broke the stories often join the segments with exclusive insights into every story.

The Pitchfork Economics

Venture capitalist and entrepreneur Nick Hanauer joins David Goldstein, a journalist and political strategist, to host a weekly show that helps finance and economy enthusiasts understand the intersection of politics and economics.

The hosts are often joined by other big names in the industry, such as Novel Laureate Angus Deaton, who recently discussed how inequality increased in America over the last few decades. The show covers other topics such as the rise of gig economy.

Bloomberg Surveillance

Tom Keene, Jon Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Paul Sweeney sit with leading financial experts from across the world to discuss the latest global trends in finance, economics, and investing.

The daily podcast covers topics such as recession fears, the fight against inflation, or the impact of current conflicts in the world of Finance.