In the finance and business world, everything can change in the blink of an eye, and for finance leaders who want to stay ahead, staying on top of the latest changes and news is key. But 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 for keeping track of everything happening. Some have even dubbed this the “Golden Age” of podcasts, much like it happened with the radio in the 1930s. The numbers speak for themselves, with platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Spotify witnessing a 175% increase in users streaming episodes.
But like finance blogs, there are also many 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 insights of entrepreneurs who turned their finance teams from bookkeepers to strategic innovators, 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 2025.
Unhedged
A podcast on the big ideas behind financial headlines, hosted by the Financial Times columnist Katie Martin and US financial commentator Robert Armstrong. In every episode, the hosts tackle topics from emerging markets to the rise in corporate bankruptcies.
New episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday. The podcast also features interviews and commentary from other FT reporters on trending topics.
Switch Your Money On
Hosted by Susannah Streeter and Sarah Coles, this podcast produced by Hargreaves Lansdown looks at what’s happening in the markets, covering topics such as the impact of the US election or market trends for the coming year.
The podcast often invites fund managers and equity analysts who bring their expertise to discuss what is happening in the investment world and its effect on their portfolios.
Fintech Insiders
Fintech Insiders is “The #1 business podcast for fintech innovators, influencers, and those eager to learn”, according to its hosts.
The hosts, described as “experts with real industry experience”, welcome guests from big names in finance, from Stripe, JP Morgan Chase, Nubank, Revolut, M-Pesa, Klarna, and many many more. Together, they 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 Alex Ossola 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 hosts 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 discussed how inequality increased in America over the last few decades. Recently, the show also invited Joe Biden, 46th president of the United States, to discuss the transformative economic vision at the heart of his presidency.
Bloomberg Surveillance
Jon Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern 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.
Strategic Financial Leadership
Finance expert and former CFO Steve Coughran covers the latest in business strategy, corporate finance, and economics. In each weekly episode, Steve invites some of the industry’s leading voices who share their stories and steps to shift from a transactional to a strategic mindset.
The podcast also brings the latest trends, approaches, and innovations in finance, covering topics such as the importance of pricing, how data can transform the CFO’s role or how to use AI for faster business decisions.
CFO 4.0
Hosted by Hannah Munro, Managing Director at itas, CFO 4.0 brings finance and technology together to discuss how digital transformation is changing the role of the CFO.
Each episode features interviews with finance leaders or technology experts on topics such as building future-proofed reporting architectures, navigating e-invoicing regulations across the globe, or mastering mergers and acquisitions.