Podcasts are growing in popularity and volume, with more and more capital markets and fintech professionals creating and consuming audio content. 2025 had the most podcast listeners of all time, and 2026 is poised to grow even more. With thousands of shows and episodes out there, it can be difficult to identify which ones are worth the listen.
At Forefront, we are dedicated to propelling the growth of fintechs through specialized approaches to marketing and communications. Staying on top of the latest industry news and insights plays a significant role in that. We even produce our own podcast – “At the Forefront: Fintech Conversations” – which spotlights some of the key people and firms that keep the capital markets humming.
Drawing on our knowledge of the fintech space, we have compiled the below list of some of the most essential podcasts focused on the industry. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just starting your career, this curated list will connect you with the conversations most worth listening to.
Podcasts That Dive Deep into Specific Fintech Companies
Fintech Impact
On each episode, host Jason Pereira interviews a different fintech entrepreneur about their story and vision.
Fintech Chatter
Hosted by Dexter Cousins, each episode features an interview with a big name in fintech, as well as commentary about the industry and space as a whole.
Fintech Focus Podcast
Hosted by industry recruiting firm Harrington Starr, each episode of Fintech Focus features an interview with a fintech executive. Host Toby Babb dives into these companies, their missions and their unique offerings.
Let’s Grab Coffee
Hosted by George Khalife of TSX, each episode features an interview over coffee with an entrepreneur, often from a startup or similarly early-stage firm.
The Big Brain Podcast
The Big Brain Podcast features conversations with leading thinkers, builders, traders and critics across the crypto ecosystem, focusing on the people shaping the space rather than short-term market predictions.
Finovate Podcast
Hosted by Greg Palmer, Finovate is a fast-paced, demo-focused podcast spotlighting emerging innovations in financial and banking technology, alongside broader trends shaping the global fintech landscape.
FIA’s MarketVoice Podcast
FIA’s MarketVoice Podcast explores key topics and trends shaping the futures, options and derivatives markets through interviews with industry executives, regulators and market participants.
Podcasts to Learn About Industry Trends
Breaking Banks
Each episode in this fintech podcast features a discussion on a key issue or trend in the financial services industry, its current and future impact and how firms are responding.
The Fintech Blueprint
Hosted by Lex Sokolin, each episode features an interview with an industry leader, where they discuss the emerging technologies that are shaping their corner of the industry.
FinTech Bytes
FinTech Bytes provides quick snapshots of topics affecting the fintech landscape, with insights into the latest technologies and trends driving innovation in financial services.
Fintech Insider
Each episode features discussions on the latest trends and developments across fintech, alongside interviews with industry experts and practitioners.
The Open Order Podcast
The Open Order Podcast, hosted by Traders Magazine, focuses on capital markets trading and technology, with conversations featuring practitioners across the industry.
Hybrid Podcasts – Both Industry Trends and Spotlights on Fintech Companies
Boxes and Lines
Hosted by Ronan Ryan and John Ramsay of IEX, each episode sees fintech professionals and other industry experts discuss the machinations, politics and incentive structures underpinning the markets.
Waters Wavelength Podcast
Wei-Shen Wong and Anthony Malakian discuss the biggest stories in the fintech industry, often featuring a guest who shares the story and gives the perspective of their own company.
Morning Brew Daily
Morning Brew Daily is a widely distributed daily talk show covering the latest news across business and the economy, hosted by Neal Freyman and Toby Howell.
Podcasts to Learn More About Crypto and Blockchain Technology
On the Brink
Hosted by Matt Walsh and Nic Carter of Castle Island Ventures, each episode looks at the political, ethical and economic significance of Bitcoin and other blockchains. They also interview leading industry experts.
Crypto Rundown
An Options Insider podcast, each episode breaks down the latest trading activity, trends and developments on coins, futures and OTC crypto options.
Crypto Tape
Hosted by Frank Chaparro, Crypto Tape explores digital assets, crypto markets, and industry developments through conversations with founders, investors, and market participants.
The Crypto Beat Podcast
The Crypto Beat is a live-streaming podcast focused on topical crypto news events. The podcast features guests who are deep in the crypto industry sharing their views on the topic of the day.
Around the Coin
Hosted by Stephen Sargeant and Mike Townsend, Around The Coin features conversations with founders, operators and subject matter experts across fintech and crypto, covering topics including payments, blockchain, compliance and entrepreneurship.
As the fintech, capital markets and digital asset ecosystems continue to evolve, staying informed requires ongoing learning and exposure to informed perspectives. The podcasts highlighted above offer practical insight into the technologies, regulations and market structures shaping the industry, serving as a valuable resource for professionals looking to deepen their knowledge, sharpen their understanding and stay up to date – regardless of where they are in their careers.