If pretending to be your dad by watching Jim Cramer on Mad Money every day or going full Gen Z by trolling r/WallStreetBets for advice isn’t fulfilling your informative financial entertainment needs anymore, consider tuning in to some finance podcasts.
There’s no shortage of podcasts, and when it comes to finance, it’s especially important you aren’t listening to the wrong people. While the podcasts listed here vary in some degree as to the tone and specific topic, they all share the same top-notch quality. So, without further ado here are 10 of the best finance podcasts to add to your listening rotation.
Wall Street Oasis
Not only does Wall Street Oasis have a great website and active forums, they also have a great podcast that provides an inside look at what it’s like being in investment banking. If you’re considering a career in IB, or are already in and want to know what your peers are doing, WSO’s podcast should definitely be on your list.
Avg. Length: ∼45 minutes
Frequency: 1 to 4 episodes a month
Business Breakdowns
For those interested in learning the ins and outs of businesses, including their histories, financial positions, and future outlooks, Business Breakdowns might be for you. Hosted by people with active knowledge and experience, the podcast breaks down business models in an exciting and easy-to-digest manner.
Avg. Length: 30-60 minutes
Frequency: 1 episode a week
Dealcast: The M&A Podcast
There aren’t a whole lot of active M&A-focused podcasts out there, which gives Dealcast: The M&A Podcast its own little niche. Not only does this podcast focus primarily on M&A, but it’s also a quick-bite podcast that cuts the excess and just gives you what you need to know.
Avg. Length: ∼15 minutes
Frequency: 1 episode a week
The Tim Ferriss Show
Leaning more towards self-improvement than finance, this podcast still aims to help the listener break down what it takes to find peak performance in a multitude of areas, including investments. Not only does Tim Ferriss talk about what it takes to succeed, he also provides listeners with tips and tools to incorporate into their lives.
Avg. Length: ∼120 minutes
Frequency: 1 episode a week
Animal Spirits
A podcast made by friends Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson, Animal Spirits is hosted by two guys who know finance and like to talk about it. By weaving in general life conversations, the tone is slightly more casual than a lecture-style podcast, but remains very informative.
Avg. Length: ∼120 minutes
Frequency: 1-2 episodes a week
The Compound and Friends
Featuring some of the same brain power behind Animal Spirits, The Compound and Friends focuses on the latest hot takes in finance and investing. Featuring a dose of humor and a plethora of great guests, this podcast is an all-around good time for those who want to stay up-to-date in finance and investing news, but with a bit of personality to go with it.
Avg. Length: ∼90 minutes
Frequency: 1 episode a week
Masters in Business
Well-known and frequented by heavy-hitting names, this podcast is hosted by Barry Ritholtz and aims to give more than just generic investment advice. With an emphasis on the stories behind hyper-successful investors, Masters in Business aims to help listeners “learn how to fish,” rather than just telling them what to invest in.
Avg. Length: ∼60 minutes
Frequency: 1-2 episodes a week
Invest Like the Best
If analytic and research-based investing sounds like a winning formula to you, then Invest Like the Best should be added to your podcast queue. Hosted by Patrick O’Shaughnessy, this podcast looks into how investors can best leverage research-based investing strategies.
Avg. Length: ∼90 minutes
Frequency: 1 episode a week
Big Swinging Decks
If you’re after a fun but still informative take on Wall Street, Big Swinging Decks is a podcast by former bankers who give an inside look at what happens behind the scenes. While it might not be as educational as a lot of the other podcasts on this list, you’re allowed to listen to some podcasts for fun, rather than just for learning.
Avg. Length: ∼60 minutes
Frequency: 1 episode a week
Capital Allocators
From allocators, asset managers, strategists, and beyond, this podcast aims to share the insight and knowledge required to become a top-tier investor, and is aimed at listeners who want to go in-depth into the institutional investment industry.
Avg. Length: ∼60 minutes
Frequency: 1-2 episodes a week
And there you have it. Whether you’re looking to listen to general finance talk, Wall Street gossip stories, or detailed specifics on M&A, these podcasts have what you need. Something else you definitely need is a top-tier, modern VDR like CapLinked. Don’t let a data leak or poorly organized files cost you a deal — set up a time to preview one of the best-rated VDRs on the market today!
