Best Investing Podcasts for your Learning Journey

The Best Investing Podcasts (+Business Pods) for your 2025 Learning Journey

Podcasts are an excellent resource for learning about investing, business, and personal development. I listen to it on my commutes, my lunch time walks as well as my gym sessions. My Spotify Wrapped tells me that I listened to over 10,000 minutes of podcasts in 2024 alone.

Below, I’ve compiled a list of what I believe are the three best investing podcasts as well as business podcasts of 2024. These are my personal favorites that will help you get started on this listening journey!

Best Investing Podcasts

Invest Like the Best
Patrick O’Shaughnessy hosts one of the finest investing podcasts available. His ability to bring on highly skilled investors and ask insightful, thought-provoking questions makes every episode packed with insights and wisdom.

Top 3 Episodes

Tobi Lütke – [EP.394] – An insightful conversation with Tobi Lütke, co-founder and CEO of Shopify, discussing entrepreneurship and building a modern business.

Tim Ferriss – Curating Curiosities – [EP.369] A deep dive into the mind of Tim Ferriss, exploring his systems for curating information and optimizing performance.

An Update on Consumer & Enterprise Venture Capital [EP.162] A conversation with Benchmark Capital’s partners Bill Gurley and Chetan Puttagunta on early stage investing world in the face of coronavirus.

We Study Billionaires
As one of the original investing podcasts, “We Study Billionaires” has stood the test of time. With exceptional hosts and a wide range of distinguished guests, the show offers deep dives into the lives and strategies of the world’s most successful investors.

Top 3 Episodes

TIP 559: Howard Marks on Mastering the Market Cycle A conversation with Howard Marks about understanding market cycles and investment strategies.

TIP571: Charlie Munger & The Psychology of Human Misjudgment Clay Finck explores the 28 human misjudgments in Peter Bevelin’s ‘Seeking Wisdom’.

TIP242: Billionaire Jack Dorsey – Lessons from Twitter and Square This episode covers how and why Twitter and Square was founded, and how Jack thinks about the future of payment processing with Square.

Equity Mates Investing Podcast
Since I’m from Australia, I may be a bit biased about this one. Hosted by Alec Renehan and Bryce Leske, this podcast combines humor, enthusiasm, and thorough preparation. The hosts bring fascinating guests and ask engaging questions, making complex investing topics easy to understand and entertaining.

Interview with Roger Montgomery A discussion about his current view on the market and shares a few stocks he’s buying at the moment.

Chris Wheldon – Time does the heavy lifting Chris is a private investor and was previously the Portfolio Manager of Magellan’s high conviction strategy.

Geoff Wilson – What is Equity Mates Media actually worth? Geoff is the Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Wilson Asset Management.

Best Business Podcasts

The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss is a pioneer of podcasting, his catalog features successful entrepreneurs, investors, artists, and thought leaders. With over 600 episodes downloaded more than 900 million times, Ferriss’s podcast offers actionable, life-changing systems, habits, and unparalleled insights

Top 3 Episodes

#1: Kevin Rose A casual and wide-ranging conversation covering technology, investing, and personal growth.

#60: Arnold Schwarzenegger on Psychological Warfare Arnold shares his strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving success.

#124: Jamie Foxx on Workout Routines, Success Habits, and Untold Hollywood Stories An inspiring discussion with Jamie Foxx about his career, creativity, and work ethic.

Founders
Hosted by David Senra, ‘Founders’ takes a unique approach. Senra reads book in his study and shares insights from biographies. Having read more than 400 books, Senra’s ability to connect ideas across different domains and philosophies is remarkable. Plus, his passion and intensity are undeniably infectious.

#6: Sam Walton The episode offers unique insights into Walton’s disciplined mindset and his ability to create a business model that fundamentally changed the retail industry. A must-listen for anyone interested in understanding how to scale a business in a way that prioritizes both value and customer satisfaction.

#5: Steve Jobs Walter Isaacson’s book on Jobs’ story is compelling due to his relentless drive and perfectionism, which led to the creation of some of the most iconic products in modern history. This episode offers valuable lessons on innovation, persistence, and risk-taking that listeners can apply to their own entrepreneurial journeys.

#369: Elon Musk and The Early Days of SpaceX Musk’s ability to operate across multiple industries simultaneously and challenge conventional thinking has made him a noteworthy innovator. Senra’s breaks down Musk’s approach to tackling massive challenges by thinking big and pursuing audacious goals.

Acquired

Co-hosted by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, ‘Acquired’ offers a different perspective on business podcasts. Instead of releasing frequent episodes, the hosts focus on extensive research and produce long-form episodes, averaging three hours. Each episode is a deep dive into the history and strategies of a specific business or acquisition, making it an educational and thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Top 3 episodes

Airbnb: This episode covers Airbnb’s journey from a small startup to a global leader in the travel industry. It highlights the founders Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia‘s creativity and resilience in overcoming early challenges and disrupting the hotel market. A must-listen for insights on innovation, perseverance, and disrupting traditional industries.

Costco Ben and David dive into Costco’s success, focusing on its commitment to low prices, value, and membership loyalty. The episode is one of my favourites as it not only captures explores the company’s unique business model and culture under founder Jim Sinegal, but also goes back all the way to the origins of discount clubs, starting with Price Club founded by Sol Price.

Microsoft This 3 volume mega-episode explores Microsoft’s rise from a small startup to a global tech leader. It covers the company’s early breakthroughs and Bill Gates’ strategic vision that helped it dominate the software industry.

Podcasts are a convenient way to consume knowledge while commuting, exercising, or relaxing. They allow you to learn directly from experts in a conversational format, often providing insights you won’t find in books or articles.

If you’re just starting your podcast journey, I recommend diving into one or two of these shows and exploring their episodes as each one brings a unique perspective. Hope you find something that resonates with your interests and goals.

Happy listening and learning! What are your favourite podcasts? Let us know in the comments below.