15 Best Business Podcasts in Australia
In our series of the best of the best in Australia in 2024, this blog is a follow-up to the best small business and startup blogs in Australia and takes you to the podcast space.
In this blog, we present the top 15 business podcasts in Australia.
If you haven’t checked the other lists in the series, here is a link to them: Successful Businesses List
Podcasts are a great source of information and have instead turned into an infotainment platform.
I mean, you can get all the information you want on a particular topic of your interests without the necessary ‘bore’ that comes with some of the drier subjects.
Business is one such topic, for example!
Podcasts are gradually taking over the digital space.
While far underrated compared with the rival video format, Podcasts are fast becoming a medium of choice for serious learners.
Becoming a regular listener of business podcasts will surely help you increase your knowledge of the Australian business environment.
Let us now jump straight to the best business podcasts in Australia.
15 Best Business Podcasts in Australia
She’s on the Money
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcast: Top 15 in in Australia/Business category
Spotify: #4 in Australia/Business category
(Source: Chartable, Rephonic)
Duration of Podcast
30 mins – 1 hr
Frequency
An episode every second day
Podcast Overview
The podcast is about financial freedom advice from the very impressive Victoria Devine.
She reveals the psychology behind compulsive buying and shopping addiction behaviour to help you identify your bad spending habits.
But this is just one example of how relatable her financial advice is.
All her content is practical and relevant to the matters you encounter in daily life regarding money.
Her listeners vouch for the good that her podcast has brought to them.
Hit Series: “Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Finance”
It All Adds Up
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcasts: Top 5 Australia/Business/investing category (Sources: Rephonic)
Duration of Podcast
20-30 minutes
Frequency
Weekly (Every Wednesday)
Podcast Overview
It All Adds Up is a weekly podcast that aims to make money easy to understand for investors.
Since we last wrote this article, the podcast has remained in the top five podcasts in Ozland.
Topping the chart in the “investing” category podcast, It “All Adds Up” is a joint production by the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, renowned names in Australia’s news industry.
Trilogy Funds is the main sponsor of the podcast.
So you can be sure that the podcast will give you quality information on business and investment.
The podcast covers a wide variety of topics related to the business market.
The episodes are launched weekly every Wednesday and are 20-30 minutes long.
The show hosts, Jessica and Dominic, are terrific hosts and add quite a lot of value by sharing personal experiences whenever relevant to the topic.
In 2024, the podcasts added more content to appeal to the international audience, with one of their podcasts, “The Future of Australian Fintech” garnering significant attention
The Australian Finance Podcast
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcast: Top 10 in Australia/Business/investing category
(Source: Chartable)
Duration of Podcast
30 – 60 minutes
Frequency
Episodes are launched every 3rd day (after a days gap)
Podcast Overview
Hosted by a charming pair, Owen and Kate, Australian Finance Podcast is a one-stop shop for all business and investment-related information.
It covers topics from savings on your income to investing with confidence.
Recently, the podcast introduced a series on sustainable and ethical investing
The podcast offers a starter pack to new listeners, so you do not have to worry about catching up with all of its 257 episodes released so far.
Regular listeners praise the podcast for its information value and have gone on to invest from scratch inspired by the information provided by the podcast.
The podcast’s popularity can be gauged by its ability to double its subscriber base between 2021 and 2024.
The Property Couch
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcasts: Top 5 Australia/Business/Investing category
(Sources: Chartable, Rephonic)
Duration of Podcast
40 minutes – 1 hr +
Frequency
Generally Twice a week (no fixed day)
Podcast Overview
Famous for its hit episode – “Navigating the 2024 Property Market Shifts”, The Property Couch is a comprehensive podcast package for all your property-related investment information.
Bryce hold way and Ben Kingsley teach you the dynamics of property marketing while conversing with each other, making it quite an engaging podcast.
They cover topics like finance and money management for buying property, finding the right property to buy, and tips for bidding at an auction.
Recently, the podcast added segments on PropTech and its impact on real estate investing
The podcast has garnered praise from its listeners and has highly positive reviews from its regular listeners. (Source: Chartable)
Equity Mates Investment Podcast
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcasts: Top 10 in Australia/Business/Investing category
(Sources: Chartable, Rephonic)
Duration
40 – 45 minutes
Frequency
Episodes launched every 3rd day
Podcast Overview
Equity Mates Investment Podcast is a business podcast hosted by two business experts, Bruce and Alec.
The podcast aims to target millennials as its primary audience.
Bruce and Alec discuss business and investing in a manner that benefits new and young investors. The podcast recently added content like cryptocurrency and NFT investments to its regular investment advice.
The podcast focuses on breaking the proverbial barrier to investing and tries to ease its listener’s way into investing.
The podcast is especially beneficial to those interested in stock market investments.
If you are new to their podcast, start with the episode “Investing in a Volatile World, ” one of their famous podcasts.
Chanticleer
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcasts: Top 10 Australia/Business/Investing category
(Sources: Chartable, Rephonic)
Duration
30 minutes
Frequency
Weekly
Podcast Overview
The famous business column of the Australian Financial Review (AFR) has turned into a podcast by the same name.
AFR columnists Tony Boyd and James Thomson host this signature podcast to offer their valuable business advice to listeners.
These eminent columnists present their analyses of the Australian corporate world, helping investors decode the trends of the Australian financial market.
Recently, the podcast has increased its focus on ESG investing and corporate governance.
Both seasoned business journalists share their wealth of experience in analysing and decoding the financial markets for the benefit of their listeners.
My Millenial Money
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcasts: Top 20 in Australia/Business/Investing category
(Sources: Chartable, Rephonic)
Duration
40 minutes – 1 hr +
Frequency
An episode every couple of days
Podcast Overview
A fun yet informative business podcast aimed at younger millennials.
The podcast tries to help younger Millennials figure out their financial adulthood in an engaging way,
But the podcast is not just about a bunch of good money-saving advice.
It covers all the topics from personal finances to career, lifestyle, property, investing, and other relevant issues.
The podcast host, Glen James, has a way of business lingo and knows how to convey information to the audience.
Recently, the podcast has rebranded to include broader age demographics.
If you are new to this podcast, I recommend listening to “Financial Wellness in the Digital Age”.
The Money Cafe with Alan Kohler
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcasts: Top 15 in Australia/Business/Investing category
(Sources: Chartable, Rephonic)
Duration
35 – 40 minutes
Frequency
Weekly
Podcast Overview
In The Money Cafe, Alan Kohler tries to create an environment where intelligent conversation is striking among intelligent people while sipping coffee together.
Alan Kohler is the Eureka Reporter’s Editor in Chief.
Along with his guests, Alan Kohler explores weekly events, news, and analyses for the benefit of his audience.
The topics for discussion include Bitcoin, inflation, vaccines, climate change, and beyond.
Recently, the podcast has included more discussions on global economic trends affecting Australia.
I recommend listening to “Australia’s Economic Outlook Post-Pandemic” from this podcast.
The Australian’s Money Cafe with James Kirby
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcast:Top 20in Australia/Business/investing category
Duration of Podcast
30 – 45 minutes
Frequency
Weekly
Podcast Overview
Like the previous podcast on the list, The Australian’s Money’s Cafe is also by a news editor.
This one is by Australian Wealth editor James Kirby.
With his guests, James Kirby discusses important business news, finance, economics, and everything that affects Australian investors.
The guests on the show are finance experts whose advice makes sense and comes with authority on the subject.
This weekly podcast is a good light-listen on the heavy topic of business and investing.
Recently, the podcast has included more discussions on global economic trends affecting Australia.
The trending episode from the podcast is “Investing in Australian Innovation”.
Motley Fool Money (LiSTNR)
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcast: Top 25 in Australia/Business/investing category(Source: Chartable, Rephonic)
Duration of Podcast
1 hr +
Frequency
Twice a week
Podcast Overview
Motley Fool Money is a fun take on money matters.
With Scott Philips’s brilliant sense of humour and Andrew Page’s keen eye for common money-related myths and follies, the podcast is a treat for average listeners who want to learn about financial management.
The hosts discuss finance—and investing-related news from Australia and around the globe to uncover the real reasons behind financial matters.
The key highlight of the podcast is its reiterated emphasis on finance basics, which helps listeners adopt the habits of better financial management and informed investing.
Recently, the podcast introduced more segments on sustainable investing.
I suggest listening to “Decoding the Crypto Crash” from this podcast – It was a big hit with the podcast listeners.
Aussie Firebug
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcast: Top 30 in Australia/Business/investing category
(Source: Chartable, Rephonic)
Duration of Podcast
1 hr – 1 hr 30 minute
Frequency
Weekly
Podcast Overview
The Aussie Firebug is a one-of-a-kind business podcast by an Australian money matters enthusiast, Matt.
Matt is a member of the FIRE community—people who set “Financial Independence and Retire Early” as an early life goal.
Centred around financial independence, Matt curates his podcast on related financial aspects with his experienced guests every week.
The Aussie Firebug podcast acts like your mentor, guiding you through your adulting process and helping you improve your money-spending habits by changing your approach to money and financial freedom.
Recommended podcast episode: “FIRE in a Changing Economic Landscape”
The Michael Yardney Podcast
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcast:Top 20 in Australia/Business/investing category
Duration of Podcast
30 – 45 minutes
Frequency
Twice a week
Podcast Overview
The Michael Yadney Podcast specializes in property-related investment and wealth creation. But as you might already know, expertise in property-related investment requires a keen understanding and control of your finances and investing strategies.
Recently, the podcast Added more content on digital real estate and PropTech.
Michael Yardney helps to educate his listeners on these concepts through his unique style.
Famous Episode: “The Rise of Smart Homes and Investment Opportunities” gained traction
Straight Talk with Mark Bouris
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcast: Top 10 in Australia/Business category
(Source: Chartable, Rephonic)
Duration of Podcast
45 minutes – 1 hr+
Frequency
Weekly
Podcast Overview
Taking a direct approach to financial management by experts, Australian entrepreneur Mark Bouris takes a “raw” approach to discuss financial mismanagement by regular folks.
His discussions with guests are deep and transparent.
During these conversations, he takes his listeners on a journey of discovery about less-discussed topics.
In this way, Mark extracts financial wisdom from his guests that no other podcast offers.
Notable Series: “Disruption and Innovation in Australian Business” was highly praised
How I Made It (AFR)
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcast: Top 20 in Australia/Business/Entrepreneurship category
(Source: Chartable, Rephonic)
Duration of Podcast
30 minutes
Frequency
Weekly
Podcast Overview
The How I Made It podcast offers business advice from successful people featured in the Australian Financial Review’s Rich Lists.
However, being the richest does not mean the advice is only for huge investments.
The podcast makes it a point to deliver content that can help you build wealth from the ground up.
This weekly podcast delivers a great product in 30 minutes and can be your regular source for keeping tabs on the Australian business market.
The Call from Ausbiz
Charts Ranking
Apple Podcast: Top 50 in Australia/Business/Investing category
(Source: Chartable, Rephonic)
Duration of Podcast
50 – 55 minutes
Frequency
Daily
Podcast Overview
A stock-pulse monitor of a podcast!
The Call from Ausbiz brings stock news from ten stocks in an hour daily. The content is curated to appeal to a wide range of audiences.
For students of stock investing, this is a quality podcast that will quickly bring a beginner up to speed.
Notable Feature: Daily “Market Movers” segment has become a listener favourite
Well, there you have it! All the best business podcasts in Australia.
We hope your commuting drives will now be much more entertaining and educational.
You can curate your playlist via the podcast app of your choice.
