Best Finance Podcasts for Professionals

With over 4.6 million podcasts indexed globally, the amount of informative and insightful content out there on any given subject is substantial.

And finance is no different.

All of the big finance publications have a podcast of one kind or another, and most of them are not behind a paywall.

The average American now consumes more than eight different podcasts on a weekly basis. And it’s not really surprising. After all, it’s a good way of getting insight on the subject of your choice, whether on the go or at rest.

We at DealRoom work with many financiers who need help organizing the M&A process. In this article, we’ve compiled the best financial podcasts (in no particular order), all of which come with our recommendation.

1. The Clark Howard Podcast

Tags: Business, Strategy, Finance

This podcast is hosted by Clark Howard, a financial expert with over 30 years of experience in the field. With over 2,000 episodes, this is one of the most successful podcasts that offers practical advice on how to improve financial health, discuss current news, economic trends, and important issues that help listeners make smart decisions in their lives.  

Each episode is around 30 minutes and addresses real-life questions on big-ticket topics such as auto insurance, home buying, savings, credit cards, and planning for retirement, among many others. With over a million downloads a month, it’s a go-to resource for people who want clear and actionable money guidance without all the fluff.

2. Bloomberg Masters in Business Podcast

Tags: Business, Strategy, Finance

While Bloomberg has a daily podcast (“Bloomberg Surveillance”), this weekly podcast seems to feature higher-profile guests and is less likely to be influenced by the day-to-day ebbs and flows in market sentiment that can impact the quality of a daily financial news podcast.

Every week, they pick new economics, business, or finance-related topics and go into it somewhat in depth by interviewing an expert on the topic. Not many news organizations can get the big guns like Bloomberg, and that’s evident by the quality of industry experts they get each week.

3. Exchanges at Goldman Sachs

Tags: Finance, Money, Economics

Want to work for the largest investment bank on Wall Street? You’d better be able to communicate. That’s the obvious takeaway from this collection of interviews in which senior members of various groups within the bank discuss timely concepts in depth and explain why they believe one idea has more merit than the next. In the three weeks featured here, analysts discuss everything from declining box-office returns in the age of streaming to the (eroding) American pension to the evolving face of healthcare.

Best of all? These folks speak to industry leaders in each of these fields daily. This is idea-based journalism rather than news-based, so feel free to skip around.

4. Fast Money Podcast

Tags: Finance, Money, Economics

This podcast is made by CNBC and hosted by Melissa Lee and ‘a roundtable of top traders.’ This is one of the top podcasts on finance and money and is made by one of the leading news organizations on finance and money. Every day, they discuss what’s happening in the market, what happened overnight in Asia, and what’s going to happen in the upcoming days.

As a daily podcast, you wouldn’t expect the caliber of the guests to be the same as Bloomberg’s weekly podcast, to mention just one example. But Lee is so good in his role as an interviewer that it doesn’t seem to make a difference. It’s a good podcast to listen to if you have to be informed about current events. The best part is you get the day’s financial news in far more detail than you will hear in regular news broadcasts but in just 45 minutes.

5. Real Vision Daily Briefing: Finance & Investing

Tags: Finance, Money, Economics

Real Vision’s Daily Briefing podcast airs live Monday-Friday from 4:00 p.m. ET, providing concise and macro-focused market updates immediately after the close of the U.S. stock markets and before the opening of the Asian stock markets. The podcast features updates on global economic shifts, central bank actions, movements in inflation, international trade, cryptocurrency, and more to help listeners gain the insights they need to move their financial lives forward.

Apart from its short, quick updates, Real Vision also offers in-depth discussions on various financial and global economic issues, along with expert insights from various specialists and guests. The podcast aims to make complex financial and global economic issues easy to understand for its listeners.

6. M&A Science

Tags: M&A, Strategy, Finance

Hosted by our own Founder and CEO of DealRoom, Kison Patel, M&A Science is an educational podcast where we discuss various aspects of the world of M&A with industry leaders and experts. The podcast discusses various aspects of mergers and acquisitions in some detail, including some history to put things in context.

Mostly, the focus here is on educating relative novices in mergers and acquisitions, but there’s something here for even the most battle-hardened investment bankers and M&A experts. Each episode features a different industry expert or practitioner, and a new episode is added about once a week. If you’re in M&A in some way, then this is the podcast for you. 

7. The Ramsey Show

Tags: Finance, Money, Investments

Hosted by Dave Ramsey, the focus here is on financial literacy and gaining financial independence by learning how to avoid common pitfalls. With Dave’s passion for educating his listeners, you can expect to hear harsh truths about how to budget your money and how to avoid debt.

This is great for beginners looking to learn how to seek steps on how to save money. However, if you aren’t ready for a harsh dose of how wrong you’re spending your money, then this podcast is not for you. 

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8. The Rich Dad Radio Show

Tags: Finance, Money, Investments

Robert Kiyosaki is one of the most polarizing people in the financial world. His financial advice was one of the biggest shakes in people’s lives all over the world: “If you want financial freedom and be able to afford anything you want, invest in real estate using debt and create passive income.”

Some of his investment strategies include investing in gold and silver instead of holding onto your benjamins.

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9. So Money

Tags: Finance, Money, Economics

Hosted by Farnoosh Torabi, So Money is one of the most recognized of the numerous personal finance podcasts making the rounds. Not only has it achieved over 40 million downloads, but it has also been recognized by The New York Times and Time Magazine, and so, it’s arguably the best of them all. 

Farnoosh speaks to anyone from listeners who have an interesting and insightful story to tell, to world-renowned personal finance experts like Tim Ferriss. The podcast covers everything from ETFs and how to find a good wealth manager to investing in corporate debt and pensions.

10. The Bigger Pockets Money Podcast

Tags: Investing, Investments, Finance

If you haven’t yet come across BiggerPockets, chances are you’ve had no recent experience in real estate investing. BiggerPockets was a bit of a phenomenon in recent times, reminding us all of the forgotten reality of the pre-GFC era: millions to be earned in real estate, even for the amateur investor. 

Each week, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench discuss with smart thought leaders the tools, habits, and strategies they use to earn more, keep more, spend more, and build real wealth. The podcast includes interviews and honest listener stories, providing listeners with practical insights on budgeting, career success, investing, side hustles, financial freedom, real estate, and more.

11. The Disciplined Investor

Tags: Investing, Investments, Finance

Every week, Andrew Horowitz discusses in detail what he sees happening in the financial world and what he believes it will do in the coming days. The main topic, like the US-China tariff wars, is also linked to other topics like investment portfolios, currency movements, and stocks that may be affected by the tariff wars. It’s always interesting and topical.

This podcast is targeted at experienced investors but is easily understandable for novice investors looking for something with a bit more technical information.

12. Invest Like the Best

Tags: Investing, Investments, Finance

The title of this podcast may be somewhat misleading since it gives one the impression that it’s going to be useful to novice investors in navigating through the complex world of investing and making them experts in finance with tips and advice given by the best in the business.

Well, nothing could be further from the truth since Invest Like the Best is somewhat similar to the Disciplined Investor podcast (previous review), with perhaps more ideas like investing in cryptocurrency or investing in private equity rather than what’s in the news today. It also has regular visits by well-known people on Wall Street.

13. Optimal Finance Daily

Tags: Finance, Business, Economics

This podcast by Diania Merriam features insightful blog posts about personal finance turned into daily podcasts, each 10 to 12 minutes long and played every day. The podcast features Diania narrating content provided by other financial bloggers and experts.

Ideal for individuals striving towards financial independence or an early retirement, it offers a mix of advice and motivational content that can be applied to everyday life. If you're looking for a bite-sized, no-frills way to pick up better money habits each day, this podcast is for you.

14. We Study Billionaires - The Investors Podcast

‍Tags: Investing, Investments, Business

Stig Brodersen, Preston Pysh, Clay Finck, William Green, and Kyle Grieve are the hosts of this flagship podcast by The Investor’s Podcast Network. In each episode, they interview and discuss the investment strategies and life philosophies of successful individuals such as Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, Ray Dalio, Howard Marks, and Bill Gates, and how they can be applied by listeners.

Over 180 million downloads since 2014 make it the largest investing podcast in the world. Some topics include value investing strategies and mental models, and discussions on topics such as Richer, Wiser, Happier and Bitcoin Fundamentals Series. If you're interested in learning how successful investors think and how to apply these lessons to create wealth, this podcast offers a constant stream of dense and actionable information.

15. Planet Money

Tags: Finance, Money, Economics

Planet Money is a podcast by NPR that has intelligent and objective commentary on what's happening in finance and economics. Some of the topics covered include how the government decides how to spend tax money and how taxes can change behavior and the economy.

As an NPR show, it reaches an audience of almost half a million listeners, and that also means it has access to some of the most brilliant minds working in finance today. The show is also a good balance of topical and theoretical content, allowing the listener to apply the often complex financial theory that is discussed to the events that are happening around them at any given time.

16. Choose FI

Tags: Personal Finance, Investments, Investing

The podcast invites the listener into the world of financial independence through smart habits, community stories, and hands-on strategies. The podcast explores the topics of frugality, debt payoff, passive income (side hustles, real estate, travel rewards), and tax optimization. Every episode offers listeners tips that can actually be used to create time and money. 

This is the first podcast on this list that’s specifically related to personal finance, but the tips given are advanced enough that they could have at least some relevance for people working in finance.

17. Inside the Strategy Room

Tags: Strategy, Finance, Business

This isn’t strictly a finance podcast, but it is one that finance professionals will definitely find of use, with most of the topics at least having some relevance. The listener can quickly sift through the older content on the podcast, selecting topics that interest them. These include M&A, Corporate Finance & the CFO, the Board Perspective, Innovation, and Strategy.

Recorded by McKinsey, it should come as no surprise that all areas offer cutting-edge thinking and excellent expert guests. Many finance podcasts can be quite current events-oriented, but this one tries to set its own agenda, so it’s a great way to escape the noise and get a new perspective.

18. The Tech M&A Podcast

Tags: Technology, M&A, Investing

Hosted by Corum Group, the global leader in tech mergers and acquisitions, the show is derived from the Tech M&A Monthly Webcast, offering in-depth reporting on the tech M&A space. Episodes are released 1-2 times per month, each around 30 to 40 minutes long. 

You’ll hear interviews from tech entrepreneurs who have successfully sold companies, panels of recent sellers joined by industry giants such as Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce, as well as in-depth discussions of the evolution of valuation, due diligence, tech trends, and M&A strategy. Anyone interested in getting the inside track on the tech side of M&A should also tune in, as the show is the product of the producers’ expert knowledge in the field.

19. Count Me In

Tags: Accounting, Business, Money

Count Me In is a podcast produced by the IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) that aims to bring the latest thinking and learnings from the world of accounting and finance, as revealed by experts in the field. 

As it’s a management accounting-focused podcast, it also has interesting insights into all aspects of business, including technology, analytics, agile project management, and many other areas. Some of the latest episodes have been “Adopting Big Business Practices for Small Business Success” and “Embedding Finance in the Heart of Innovation.”

20. ‍Boosting Your Financial IQ

Tags: Finance, Money, Investing

Steve Coughran is the host of this weekly podcast, which sets out to simplify the often confusing world of finance and accounting so you can really understand how money works and how you can create even greater value. He does this by taking you on a weekly journey of real-world examples, stories, and explanations of financial statements, cash flow, what drives profits, key performance indicators, debt strategies, investing, and much more.

Steve has spent years working with businesses that grew from 3M to 100M+ and is now sharing his insights with you so you can improve your business, increase your profits, and speak the language of money confidently.

21. The Better Finance Podcast

Tags: Money, Finance, Economics

As the official podcast of one of the world’s largest accounting firms, EY, The Better Finance Podcast not only has access to insights from some of the world’s most successful businesses and financial minds, but it also sets out to be a thought leader for listeners.

Some of their most recent podcasts include “How a strong network can drive founder success and investment growth” and “How Microsoft's approach to AI could shape the future of finance.” The topics may be a little on the high-falutin’ side for some listeners, but they’re all very relevant for what CFOs should be thinking about within their businesses.

22. Animal Spirits Podcast 

Tags: Investing, Business, Strategy

Animal Spirits is a podcast featuring Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson, where they discuss markets, life, and investing with enthusiasm and in simple language. Every Wednesday morning, Michael and Ben discuss what they’re reading, researching, writing, watching, and thinking, and discuss a range of topics from financial markets to personal finance, asset management, and more.

Since the podcast is released every week and lasts for around one hour, the hosts are able to provide a great balance between in-depth analysis and simplicity. The hosts are knowledgeable, with decades of industry expertise between them, where Ben is a contributor to A Wealth of Common Sense, and Michael is the author and publisher of The Irrelevant Investor. The hosts are successful in relating financial ideas to everyday life, providing a smart and interesting podcast for listeners curious to know more about investing habits, markets, and how personal finance is related to everyday life.

23. The Long View

Tags: Investing, Strategy, Finance

This weekly podcast is hosted by Morningstar’s Christine Benz, Dan Lefkovitz, and Amy C. Arnott, where they discuss and analyze personal finance and investing by talking to well-respected portfolio managers, economists, and financial thinkers.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss topics such as asset allocation, risk and return, and how personal finance is related to everyday life, among many other topics.

In the latest episodes, the hosts interviewed the CEO of Vanguard, Salim Ramji, author Nick Maggiulli, and JL Collins, where they discussed wealth creation at different points in your financial journey.

This podcast has been successful, with over 300 episodes released so far since its inception in 2019, and is known for its in-depth analysis and practical perspective on personal finance and investing.

24. The Meb Faber Show

Tags: Investing, Finance, Strategy

Meb Faber, best-selling author and co-founder of Cambria Investment Management, presents this weekly podcast with the goal of sharpening your investing edge. The podcast features top-tier guests from economists to experienced investment managers to discuss global markets, asset allocation strategies, and systematic investing strategies like smart beta, trend following, and value investing.

The podcast has over 650 episodes since its inception in 2016 and has garnered a 4.8-star rating with each episode lasting approximately 50 to 60 minutes. The podcast has been recognized for its in-depth discussions on investment strategies and trends with each episode lasting approximately 50 to 60 minutes.

25. Motley Fool Money

Tags: Finance, Investing, Money

The Motley Fool Money podcast is a weekday podcast with stock market analysis designed specifically for investors with an interest in knowing about the latest business and financial news updates. The podcast features discussions with analysts at The Motley Fool and other experts in the financial sector regarding trending news updates and other important business and financial issues.

The podcast has been recognized for its sharp insights into financial matters with each episode lasting approximately 15 to 30 minutes during the week and extended sessions during weekends.

26. Private Equity Funcast

Tags: Finance, M&A, Investing

Hosted by Devin Mathews and Jim Milbery, both partners at ParkerGale Capital, a US-based middle-market PE firm, this podcast is released about twice a month and is an hour long. They dive into how technology is impacting business performance in their portfolio companies making less than $100 million in revenue, highlighting value creation in various industries like SaaS, GenAI, marketing scalability, and tech DD.

You can expect guest appearances and analysis from various people in the PE space and subject matter experts in various fields like inflation tracking tech, code quality tools, continuation vehicles, and many more. With a presence since 2013 and over 300 episodes to their name until mid-2025, this is a great resource for PE folks or operators/investors looking to drive growth through leveraging technology in a smart manner.

27. The Intrinsic Value Podcast

Tags: Business, Finance, Investing

Hosted every week by Shawn O’Malley and Daniel Mahncke under The Investor’s Podcast Network, this podcast chooses a publicly traded company every week and walks listeners through its basics (what business they’re in, how they make money, how they have a competitive advantage in their space, opportunities for growth) and then calculates a valuation to figure out their intrinsic value per share.

You can expect to hear them discuss whether or not that company makes their list for their ongoing Intrinsic Value Portfolio, where they combine ten years of lessons learned from interviewing elite investors.

The duration of the typical episode is around an hour, and the last breakdowns have been on companies such as Roku, Estée Lauder, TSMC, PayPal, Nubank, and LVMH, among others. The podcast is of immense value to those interested in understanding companies on their own merit as opposed to the hype that may be around them. It has a rating of 4.7/5 on average and is part of the same network as We Study Billionaires, known as the TIP Network.

28. Capital Allocators

Tags: Investing, Finance, Strategy

In this weekly podcast, Ted Seides, who is an allocator and asset management expert, goes deep into conversation with leaders of institutional investing, including CIOs of endowments, family offices, public pension funds, asset management firms, allocation strategists, etc.

As the podcast has over 700 episodes since 2017, with a 4.7-star rating, it’s a must-listen for anyone who wants insider access into how the world of money management works, including how decisions are made at the highest levels of the financial world.

29. Acquired 

Tags: Investing, Strategy, M&A

In this podcast, Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal go deep into the history of iconic businesses, including tech giants such as Tesla, Microsoft, Hermès, Rolex, NVIDIA, Visa, etc., over episodes lasting between three to four hours, released once a month.

Each episode is the result of 100 hours of research, making for engaging, easy-to-understand stories, which can be described as “conversational audiobooks.”

As the podcast reaches over half a million listeners per episode, it has been praised by The Wall Street Journal, among other publications, for its engaging stories, analysis, and insights into what makes companies tick.

30. Dealcast

Tags: Business, Investing, M&A

Hosted by the Mergermarket editorial team and published weekly, or sometimes bi-weekly, Dealcast provides concise and well-timed updates on global deal-making, equity capital markets, and shareholder activism. The podcast is around 15-20 minutes long and offers listeners an insight into the latest cross-border and sector-specific transactions, including tech, energy, and everything in between.

Julie-Anna Needham, and other members of the Mergermarket editing team, interview experts on topics such as how tariffs are impacting deal-making, trends in the IPO pipeline, and how regulation affects deal-making, and how ESG is impacting deal-making. With over 300 episodes since its inception in 2017, Dealcast has made a name for itself as a go-to podcast for well-timed and well-informed updates on deal-making.