Overview of The Best Investment Banking Podcasts (with Links!)
Podcasts are a unique and convenient way to stay informed about the latest happenings in the investment banking industry.
At DealRoom we help investment bankers with M&A and here we collected the podcasts that bankers really like.
Let’s take a look at the 10 best investment banking podcasts out there.
Here's a quick look at the best investment banking podcasts:
M&A Science
Suitable For: Anyone interested in investment banking and M&A
Frequency: Active, 2-3 / Month
This M&A podcast aims to challenge the status quo of the M&A industry. The host, Kison Patel, is a former M&A buy-side advisor and the CEO and Founder of DealRoom. Kison interviews experts from private equity firms, management teams, corporate development, advisory banks, and more. M&A Science has thousands of listeners per month and has featured guests from notable companies such as Google, Cisco, and Paynet, each giving a unique perspective into the ever-changing world of M&A.
Cashflow Ninja
Suitable For: Anyone looking for industry knowledge
Frequency: Active, 3 Per Week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
This investment banking podcast challenges current societal belief systems and misinformation about outdated economy ideas. Hosted by M.C. Laubscher, President and CEO of Producers Wealth, a wealth strategist, mentor and fighter for financial freedom. They aim to empower and encourage individuals with contemporary economic approaches by interviewing successful guests who share their expertise in the new economy.
You can listen to Cashflow Ninja through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio. They have nearly 500 episodes and every episode features a different person from the industry.
Wall Street Oasis
Suitable For: Anyone interested in pursuing a career in finance
Frequency: Active, 1-3 Per Week
The Wall Street Oasis podcast aims to give the insight into the world of finance, so those who are considering a career in investment banking can truly know what to expect. It’s a great podcast for anyone seeking job / career ideas and advice, especially to or from the investment banking world. In this podcast, they interview successful professionals across investment banking and private equity.
Wall Street Oasis is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher.
The Wall Street Lab
Suitable For: Those wanting to learn more about investment banking, hedge funds, venture capital, private equity, and other finance topics.
Frequency: 1-2 Per Month
The Wall Street Lab aims to provide individuals with exclusive insights into the world of finance. They interview great guests who share their insights about their niche in the finance world.
In this podcast, you get to hear about different market perspectives and finance personalities outside the US.
The Flip Side
Suitable For: Those interested in learning how global economics influences business
Frequency: 1 Per Month
The Flip Side podcast series featuring in-depth, two-sided discussions on critical subjects facing economies and companies around the globe between two Barclays' research analysts.
They hope to help further progress viewers to understand the economy by hearing the arguments of the analysts.
Rebank
Suitable For: Anyone curious about banking, fintech, and the future,
Frequency: 1 Per Week (4 a month)
Rebank discusses the trends, developments, and difficulties that shape the future of banking. They produce short, engaging, highly informative podcasts with guests who provide an insightful perspective on the future of banking, privacy, and technology.
Rebank is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and their own website which allows you to directly download the podcast.
Deal of the Week
Suitable For: Those who want to know about the biggest deals and M&A trends each week.
Frequency: inactive, last posted in March 2018
This podcast might be on a long hiatus, but has over 100 episodes that are definitely worth listening to.
While Deal of the Week usually highlights some of the biggest recent deals, they also have informative interviews with bankers, investors, etc to give their insight on the industry.
Marketplace
Suitable For: Anyone curious about recent economic activity
Frequency: Active, daily
Marketplace is a podcast that focuses on business, the economy, and events that influence them. This podcast contains a mix of both general new and about the banking industry. Each episode is on the shorter side, no longer than 30 minutes. Consider listening to their multiple variations of Marketplace podcasts available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play and Stitcher.
Mergercast
Suitable For: M&A Beginners
Frequency: inactive, last post in early 2017
Mergercast by Strategy& is a podcast exploring the world of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.
Most episodes are short - 15 minutes or less, and are available on many services like Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Stitcher, Owltail and more.
Slate Money
Suitable For: Finance and M&A Professionals
Frequency: Active, Weekly on Saturdays
Slate Money contains a weekly overview of the business and financial worlds and is hosted by Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Anna Szymanski. This podcast is known to be very entertaining, but also a great resource to keep up with the world.
The podcast is available on nearly any platform like Apple Podcasts, Google Play, TuneIn, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Overcast and much more.
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