With tons of business podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and several other podcast listening platforms, it can sometimes be too overwhelming to keep track of all the podcasts and the numerous episodes. For this reason, I’ve made a list of the best marketing podcasts. Regardless of your expertise in marketing, you’ll find something useful in the podcasts listed here. Aside from featuring the podcasts, I’ve also included links to top 3 episodes from each podcast to make it easier for you to get started. Here are the 38 best marketing podcasts you should subscribe to.
Top 38 Marketing Podcasts
1. This Old Marketing
Top 38 Marketing Podcasts1. This Old Marketing2. The Smart Passive Income Podcast3. Everyone Hates Marketers4. Perpetual Traffic5. Marketing Growth Podcast6. Business Wars7. Marketing School with Neil Patel & Eric Siu8. Social Media Examiner Podcast9. Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast with Amy Porterfield10. The Tim Ferriss Show11. The Science of Social Media by Buffer12. Marketing Scoop Podcast by Semrush13. You Inc.14. The GaryVee Audio Experience15. Marketing Over Coffee16. The Blitz Growth Podcast17. Social Pros Podcast18. Noah Kagan Presents19. Secret Sauce20. Business Movers21. The Authority Hacker Podcast22. Copyblogger FM23. HBR IdeaCast by Harvard Business Review24. Growth Mapping Podcast25. ProBlogger Podcast26. Leveling Up Podcast with Eric Siu27. Duct Tape Marketing Podcast28. Entrepreneurs On Fire29. Yours in Marketing30. The Deeply Graphic DesignCast31. The Art of Online Business32. Masters of Scale33. Paper Planes Marketing Podcast34. Social Savvy Podcast35. The Agents of Change36. Content Inc.37. The Search Engine Journal Show38. Marketing Mantra Podcast by 99signalsTime to Tune In
This Old Marketing is a podcast by Content Marketing Institute (CMI). Joe Pulizzi and Robert Rose, two of the most well-known experts in the content marketing space, talk about the latest content marketing trends, and discuss how businesses can use content to attract and retain customers. Each episode of This Old Marketing features a discussion of content marketing headlines and rants from Joe and Robert on what’s going on in the industry. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
2. The Smart Passive Income Podcast
If you’re a blogger, then you’ve probably heard of Pat Flynn before, even if you’ve not read any of his articles or listened to his podcast. In the Smart Passive Income podcast, Pat Flynn reveals his business and blogging strategies, income sources, and killer marketing tips and tricks to help you stay ahead of the curve. Past guests on the podcast have included Gary Vaynerchuk, Michael Hyatt, Tim Ferriss, and Ramit Sethi. If you’d like to uncover secrets behind affiliate marketing and generating passive income, then Pat Flynn’s SPI podcast is a must-listen. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
3. Everyone Hates Marketers
Hosted by Louis Grenier, Everyone Hates Marketers is a no-fluff, actionable marketing podcast for people sick of shady, in-your-face marketing. In the podcast, Grenier interviews marketers and entrepreneurs who are doing marketing the right way. The podcast focuses on helping listeners get more website visitors, more leads, more customers, and more long-term profits, by using good marketing. Past guests on the show have included Seth Godin, Nir Eyal, Rand Fishkin, Noah Kagan, and Sujan Patel. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Top 3 Episodes
4. Perpetual Traffic
Perpetual Traffic is a weekly podcast that is entirely focused on paid traffic strategies. Produced by DigitalMarketer and hosted by Ralph Burns (Tier 11) and Molly Pittman (teamtraffic.com), the podcast features cutting-edge strategies on acquiring leads and sales for your business through paid traffic. Perpetual Traffic combines the paid traffic strategies developed at DigitalMarketer with the real-life agency experience of Tier 11 and teamtraffic.com. If you’d like to make Facebook advertising and Google ads work for your business, there’s no better podcast than Perpetual Traffic. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
5. Marketing Growth Podcast
Hosted by Shane Barker, the Marketing Growth Podcast, previously known as Shane Barker’s Marketing Madness Podcast, focuses on offering listeners practical tips to succeed with digital marketing campaigns. On every episode, Shane interviews renowned digital marketers who share the growth hacks, tools, tips, and strategies they use to succeed in their businesses. From behind-the-scenes secrets to resources they leverage, the guests talk about it all. Past guests of the show include Rand Fishkin, Jeff Baker, Larry Kim, Bohumil Pokstefl, Ted Rubin, and others. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
6. Business Wars
Business Wars explores some of the most intense corporate rivalries and how the leaders and investors involved in competing companies drove their companies to new heights or financial ruin. Hosted by David Brown, the podcast covers classic brand rivalries like Nike vs Adidas and Ferrari vs Lamborghini to modern rivalries like Facebook vs Snapchat and Uber vs Lyft. If you’re looking for more marketing-focused episodes, then Coke vs Pepsi and Netflix vs Blockbuster are the ones I’d recommend. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Website Top 3 Episodes The below episodes have multiple parts.
Netflix vs Blockbuster (8 episodes) Boeing vs Airbus (7 episodes) Nintendo vs Sony (7 episodes)
7. Marketing School with Neil Patel & Eric Siu
Neil Patel needs no introduction in the marketing community. Aside from co-founding companies such as Kissmetrics, CrazyEgg, and QuickSprout, he also blogs regularly at NeilPatel.com. If you’re a fan of his content, then you’ll also find the Marketing School podcast entertaining and useful. Neil Patel co-hosts this podcast with entrepreneur and marketing expert Eric Siu. Each new episode contains 5-10 minutes of actionable marketing advice every single day. If you don’t have the time to listen to lengthy podcasts, then this is one podcast you should subscribe to. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Top 3 Episodes
8. Social Media Examiner Podcast
The Social Media Examiner (SME) podcast is just as popular as the blog, and it’s hosted by SME’s founder Michael Stelzner. If you’re in the social media space, then this is one podcast you just can’t miss as it’s easily the #1 social media marketing podcast. SME offers two weekly audio podcasts to help boost your social media marketing skills and keep you up-to-date with the ever-changing world of social media. Each podcast is 45 minutes long, featuring success stories and expert interviews from leading social media marketing pros. Whether you’re looking for in-depth expert advice or just want to keep up with the social media news of the week, you’ll discover the knowledge you need to make your business grow. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
9. Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast with Amy Porterfield
Online Marketing Made Easy is a top-rated business podcast hosted by online marketing expert Amy Porterfield, tailored mostly towards small business owners. Her podcast features expert interviews, mini execution plans, and behind-the-scenes secrets of Amy’s biggest launches, all tied together with actionable marketing tips. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
10. The Tim Ferriss Show
In his podcast, the best-selling author and entrepreneur Tim Ferriss invites special guests from eclectic areas (investing, sports, business, art, etc.) to extract the tactics, tools, and routines they use. This includes their favorite books, morning routines, exercise habits, time-management tricks, and much more. The Tim Ferriss Show is the #1 business podcast on all of iTunes. It is also the first business podcast to pass 100,000,000 downloads, and it has been selected as “Best of” iTunes for three years running. Past guests on Ferriss’ podcast have included Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Foxx, Edward Norton, Tony Robbins, Peter Thiel, Amanda Palmer, Malcolm Gladwell, Vince Vaughn, Rick Rubin, Reid Hoffman, Jon Favreau, and many more. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
11. The Science of Social Media by Buffer
Buffer’s blog is easily one of the top marketing blogs on the web and their podcast is just as good. Hosted by Buffer’s social media marketing team, the podcast covers social media marketing stories, insights, experimentation, and inspiration. With each new episode, you get the latest in social media marketing news, tips, and strategies. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Top 3 Episodes
12. Marketing Scoop Podcast by Semrush
A weekly SEO podcast by SEO juggernaut Semrush where they uncover the latest SEO and digital marketing headlines that impact your business and marketing strategy. Each episode, they invite industry experts to share and analyze the latest trends in digital – from SEO to advertising to content marketing. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Top 3 Episodes
Are links still important for SEO? How to market a podcast Social Media Content that Converts
13. You Inc.
The You Inc. Podcast, hosted by marketer-creator-media nerd Saikat Pyne, has been ranked as India’s #1 Marketing Podcast, and among India’s Top 20 Business Podcasts by Apple Podcasts. Every Monday, the show brings razor sharp actionable brand building and entrepreneurial insights from the most successful media founders, business leaders, and creators in the whole wide world. The show has hosted the likes of Bharati Balakrishnan (Country Head and Director – India & SEA at Shopify), RS Raghavan (Founder & CEO – Animaker), Tusharr Kumar (Executive Vice President – Only Much Louder), Advait Gupt (Co-Founder & CEO at Kulfi Collective), and Chris Lu (Regional Marketing Head – AnyMind Group) among other top media founders, business leaders, and content creators. Top 3 Episodes
14. The GaryVee Audio Experience
The mega-popular serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk aka Gary Vee has his own podcast where he shares tips and advice on marketing, social media, and entrepreneurship. Gary Vee is one of the most active marketing influencers on social media, especially on Snapchat and Instagram, and if you happen to be one of his followers, then you’d know he doesn’t hesitate to share his knowledge with his fans. If you like his tips and advice on entrepreneurship and marketing, tune into this podcast regularly and you won’t be disappointed. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
15. Marketing Over Coffee
EventHero’s VP of Marketing, John J. Wall, and Podcamp’s co-founder, Christopher Penn host this popular weekly podcast where they cover both classic and new marketing tactics. The show is recorded in a local coffee shop every week and published on Thursday mornings. Each show is about 20 minutes long and is filled with the kind of marketing tips and tricks that you can only get from casual conversation outside of the office. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts Side note: I had John Wall, co-host of Marketing Over Coffee, as a special guest on my podcast Marketing Mantra in March 2020. We discussed the role of AI and machine learning in marketing and he also shared his unique insights on top SEO and social media marketing trends. A must-listen for all marketers. Tune in to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher. Top 3 Episodes
16. The Blitz Growth Podcast
Hosted by Hyax founder Jack Paxton, The Blitz Growth Podcast provides a deep dive into how brands are scaling their business with growth marketing. In the podcast, Paxton interviews successful entrepreneurs and creators to share their secrets. He also shares his own wins and losses starting multiple software companies and marketing agencies. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Top 3 Episodes
17. Social Pros Podcast
Launched way back in 2012, Social Pros is one of the longest-running podcasts on this list. Hosted by social media experts Jay Bear and Adam Brown, the podcast features inside stories and behind-the-scenes secrets of how successful companies like IBM, Dell, Ford, and many others optimize and measure their social media performance. Where to subscribe: Website | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Recommended Episodes
18. Noah Kagan Presents
If you frequently buy your marketing tools at discounted prices from AppSumo or use the Sumo plugin to grow your email subscribers, then you’d love to know that Noah Kagan, Chief Sumo at AppSumo and Sumo, hosts a podcast called “Noah Kagan Presents.” In his podcast, Noah shares his best strategies to grow your business, improve productivity, and live a happier and more successful life. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
19. Secret Sauce
Co-hosts Samuel Donner and John Frye offer a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most innovative leaders and companies of our time in an attempt to deconstruct their unique mental models. The episodes range from how Jony Ive and Steve Jobs worked together to create some of Apple’s most iconic products, to how two design students overcame the odds to create Airbnb. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Top 3 Episodes
20. Business Movers
Business Movers examines the true stories of successful entrepreneurs who overcame incredible odds to achieve success beyond their wildest dreams. Hosted by podcast veteran Lindsay Graham, the show dives deep into the ideas, successes, and failures that left a mark in business history. Each business case covered on the podcast is given a multi-episode treatment. You’ll find riveting accounts of how Howard Shultz saved Starbucks from going belly-up to the true story behind the epic collapse of Lehman Brothers. As a fan of Star Wars, the 5-part George Lucas episode resonated with me the most. It chronicles Lucas’ incredible journey in making Star Wars a blockbuster franchise. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Website My 3 Favorite Episodes The below episodes have multiple parts.
Coca-Cola’s Greatest Mistake (5 episodes) The Enlightenment of Steve Jobs (5 episodes) The Collapse of Lehman Brothers (6 episodes)
21. The Authority Hacker Podcast
The Authority Hacker Podcast is an extension of the popular Authority Hacker blog, where hosts Gael Breton and Mark Webster talk about their experience running online businesses, authority sites, and blogs. The podcast covers all the online marketing tactics used by Breton and Webster to create and grow their web-based companies. They also share the marketing tools they use to build traffic to their sites and automate the growth of their business. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
22. Copyblogger FM
Sonia Simone of Copyblogger hosts this weekly podcast, where she and a cast of rotating experts analyze the week in content marketing, copywriting, email marketing, conversion optimization, mindset, and much more. If you’re looking for tips and strategies to improve your content marketing and copywriting skills, then this is one podcast you shouldn’t miss. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts Top 3 Episodes
23. HBR IdeaCast by Harvard Business Review
If you like reading Harvard Business Review articles, then you’ll love this podcast as well. HBR IdeaCast is a weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management from Harvard Business Review. The podcast is hosted by Sarah Green Carmichael who is an executive editor at Harvard Business Review and a regular speaker and moderator at conferences like SXSW, the Drucker Forum, and Thinkers50. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Overcast Top 3 Episodes
24. Growth Mapping Podcast
Hosted by content marketing experts Sujan Patel and Aaron Agius, the Growth Mapping podcast uncovers customer acquisition strategies to grow your business. Each episode is 15 – 25 minutes long and covers one topic that will move the needle in your marketing efforts. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
25. ProBlogger Podcast
Darren Rowse is one of the most popular bloggers on the web. His blogs ProBlogger and Digital Photography School are read by over 5 million readers per month. His podcast, ProBlogger Podcast, is designed to help you build a better blog and to make money through a variety of income streams so that you can sustain your blogging. With a mix of teaching, case studies, and actionable challenges, Darren Rowse will teach you to create compelling content, find readers for your blog, and deepen the engagement you have with those readers. If you’re looking to take your blog to the next level and learn how to earn passive income online, this is the podcast for you. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
26. Leveling Up Podcast with Eric Siu
Aside from the Marketing School podcast he co-hosts with Neil Patel, Eric Siu runs his own podcast called Leveling Up (formerly Growth Everywhere) where he interviews world-class entrepreneurs and shares actionable insights to help you grow. Tune in to this podcast to get the latest in digital marketing and entrepreneurship. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
27. Duct Tape Marketing Podcast
The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast is hosted by veteran marketing consultant and author John Jantsch. In the podcast, Jantsch interviews authors, experts, and thought leaders sharing business marketing tips, tactics, and resources. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Top 3 Episodes
28. Entrepreneurs On Fire
Entrepreneurs on Fire is an award-winning business podcast hosted by John Lee Dumas where he interviews successful entrepreneurs and shares strategies you need to fire up your entrepreneurial journey. In his podcast, Dumas has interviewed over 2,000 entrepreneurs, including Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Tony Robbins, Amy Porterfield, and more. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts Top 3 Episodes
29. Yours in Marketing
Yours in Marketing is a weekly podcast by Directive, a search marketing agency for enterprise brands headquartered in Irvine, California. Hosted by Blake Emal, the podcast is laser-focused on upping your marketing game. In the podcast, Blake talks marketing, sales, and leadership with some of B2B’s brightest minds in a fresh, new way. In addition to interviewing fascinating marketers and B2B leaders, the podcast dives deep into the inner workings of Directive and their experiences with business-to-business marketing. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Top 3 Episodes
30. The Deeply Graphic DesignCast
If you’re seeking tips and tricks on graphic design, then you should listen to the Deeply Graphic DesignCast. Every episode of this podcast covers a new graphic design-related topic, and a few relevant tangents along the way. The hosts also answer listener-submitted questions in every episode. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts Top 3 Episodes
31. The Art of Online Business
The Art of Online Business [formerly The Art of Paid Traffic] is a business podcast by Facebook ads expert Rick Mulready from RickMulready.com. In the podcast, Mulready shares actionable online marketing tips, tactics, and strategies for growing and scaling your business. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts Top 3 Episodes
32. Masters of Scale
Hosted by LinkedIn co-founder and legendary Silicon Valley investor Reid Hoffman, Masters of Scale features interviews of successful entrepreneurs who share the stories and strategies that helped them grow from startups into global brands. The topics discussed in the podcast range from entrepreneurship to leadership to strategy. But they also talk about the human journey — with all its failures and setbacks. Past guests on the show have included Bill Gates, Arianna Huffington, Kevin Systrom, and many more. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Top 3 Episodes
33. Paper Planes Marketing Podcast
The Paper Planes Marketing Podcast is a marketing, entrepreneurship, and business podcast dedicated to interviewing high performing CEOs, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and marketing experts. With over 80 episodes, the podcast has had guests including Jules Lund, Glen Richards, and Sean Buckley join host Simon Dell on the show. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Top 3 Episodes
34. Social Savvy Podcast
Hosted by social media strategist Andrea Jones, this podcast features interviews with leading industry professionals who share their strategies and techniques to help you optimize your efforts on social media. If you’re looking for a podcast that helps you align your content marketing strategy with social media, Savvy Social Podcast is definitely worth checking out. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Top 3 Episodes
35. The Agents of Change
The Agents of Change is a weekly podcast that teaches you how to increase your online visibility, drive more qualified traffic to your site, and convert that traffic into leads and business. Hosted by Rich Brooks, the podcast features interviews from leading marketers from around the globe who share insider tips and tricks on SEO, social media, and mobile marketing. Past guests on the podcast have included Michael Stelzner from Social Media Examiner, Pat Flynn from Smart Passive Income, online marketing expert Amy Porterfield, and many more. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pocket Casts Top 3 Episodes
36. Content Inc.
Hosted by Joe Pulizzi (who also co-hosts This Old Marketing), Content Inc. is aimed at entrepreneurs who are seeking creative content marketing ideas to build an audience for their business. Each episode contains one inspirational idea that has the potential to change your business. Unlike the long-form format his other podcast follows, Content Inc. features short-form podcast episodes, with most episodes lasting less than 5 minutes. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Top 3 Episodes
37. The Search Engine Journal Show
The official podcast of Search Engine Journal, this show features interviews from top industry experts who share insights on trending SEO and marketing topics. Past guests on the show have included Tim Soulo from Ahrefs, Mark Spera from GrowthBar, Dr Pete Meyers from Moz, and several other marketing influencers and thought leaders. Where to subsribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher Top 3 Episodes
38. Marketing Mantra Podcast by 99signals
Last but not least, I’m including my own podcast in the list — Marketing Mantra. (Come on, it’s my list and I’m including it at #38 🙂 ) I started this podcast in August 2018 via Anchor. The aim of this podcast is to share marketing strategies and tactics that have worked for me at my blog and my digital marketing agency. Plus, I also share my thoughts on trending marketing stories and interview marketers and entrepreneurs from time to time. Past guests on the show have included Matthew Woodward, Craig Campbell, Alexandra Tachalova, John Wall, Vlad Calus, Daniel Daines-Hutt, and more. Where to subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Pocket Casts Top 3 Episodes
Time to Tune In
Hopefully, by now you’ve subscribed to all the podcasts featured here or at least a few that you found interesting, based on your current marketing needs. If you’re looking for more business podcasts, check out these lists as well:
10 Most Entertaining Business Podcasts 10 Best SEO Podcasts to Master the Art of SEO 22 Best Cryptocurrency Podcasts 19 Podcasts That Will Make You a Better Entrepreneur 13 Best Content Marketing Podcasts to Listen to Now 12 Best Social Media Podcasts to Level Up Your Social Media Strategy
Did I miss any of your favorite podcasts? If so, please comment below and let me know. If you found this article useful, please share it on Twitter using the link below: Editor’s Note: This article was first published in April 2018 and has been updated regularly since then for relevance and comprehensiveness.
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