One of the greatest aspects of our modern and technologically advanced world is the availability of voice content especially one of the newest forms of it, the almighty podcast, Nowadays there are podcasts anything from different entertainment podcasts and educational Podcasts such as the Many Amazing MBA podcasts out there such as
- HBR Ideacast
- Knowledge@Wharton
- The Tim Ferriss Show
- Exchanges at Goldman Sachs
- How I Built This with Guy Raz
- GirlBoss Radio With Sophia Amoruso
- The McKinsey Podcast
- EntreLeadership
- Bloomberg BusinessWeek
- Entrepreneurs on fire
Whether your objective is to bump up your admission resume and make it stand out when it lands on the admission officers’ desk or you want to be updated with the latest in MBA-related news these Podcasts & more offer you the chance to do all that and more.
Realizing this we decided it was high time we wrote a piece about what we think in our humble opinion are some of the best MBA podcasts out there and all you need to know about them. so without further ado let the countdown begin
1) HBR Ideacast
The HBR name or Harvard Business Review is no stranger to those who have been tuning into this podcast and its sessions that were frequently posted on Linkedin. Here is a summary of the key aspects of this outstanding podcast
- What is it about? The Harvard Business Review in shorts is a thought-provoking discussion that treads on different topics such as AI, robotics, academics with some of the leading figures in the business world
- Who hosts the podcast? Alison Beard & Curt Nickisch
- When are they released? Weekly, every Monday
- How long is an episode? The episode usually lasts from 20 to 45 minutes with possible outlines
- Where can I get it? Apple Podcast, Google Podcast & Spotify
2) Knowledge@Wharton
Right from the birthplace of the first form of the currently existing MBA program, Wharton Business School the podcast is truly a great postcard to tune into
- What is it about? The Knowledge@Wharton podcast covers information relevant to the CEO, Wharton, and prominent figures, alongside the more general latest news, breaking news & market research among others
- Who hosts the podcast? CEO and other figures of Wharton
- When are they released? Multiple times per week and sometimes days
- How long is an episode? The episodes usually last from 20 to 45 minutes
- Where can I get it? Apple Podcast, Google Podcast & Spotify
3) The Tim Ferriss Show
Although you might have not personally heard of this podcast before, this very often number 1 business podcast and 4 times award earning podcast, this podcast packs a real punch
- What is it about? The podcast covers almost is not every subject matter under the sun relating to discovery, productivity, industry news & Personal Growth, and several celebrity interviews
- Who hosts the podcast? Entrepreneur Tim Farriss & author of the best-seller “ The 4-hour workweek”.
- When are they released? Weekly, every Wednesday
- How long is an episode? The episodes usually last for 2 hours with shorter episodes lasting for an hour or an hour & a half.
- Where can I get it? Apple Podcast, Spotify & Overcast
4) Exchanges at Goldman Sachs
The name of Goldman Sachs will be familiar to those of you who are interested in the world of big business players and its well-known business tycoons and so is the similarly named exchanges at Goldman Sachs podcast
- What is it about? It is a venue where the top executives of Goldman Sachs exchange their knowledge and latest thoughts about developments in a range of different fields such as Industries, Markets & Global economy
- Who hosts the podcast? Goldman Sachs
- When are they released? They don’t have a specific issuance date or number
- How long is an episode? From 15 to 45 minutes
- Where can I get it? Apple Podcast
5) How i built this with Guy Raz
Named as one of the most famous podcasts in history this podcast is one of the most intriguing podcasts out there and is hosted by one of the oldest and well-known podcasters out there add to that the variety of subjects your gonna enjoy
- What is it about? It is a podcast that explores the stories of some of the worlds best corporations and innovative companies out there, talking about their entrepreneurial journey and their amazing journey in building there purpose-driven ventures and movement
- Who hosts the podcast? Guy Raz, one of the oldest podcasters in history & a well known NPR Correspondent
- When are they released? Weekly on Sundays
- How long is an episode? The duration varies but the single podcast can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an Hour.
- Where can I get it? Apple Podcast, Spotify & Pocket Casts, NPR one, Rss links & Google Podcasts
6) GirlBoss Radio With Sophia Amoruso
Now something for all the females out there, this podcast presented by Sophia Amoruso is all about tribalizing female figures & their exciting insights and journey in the field of business
- What is it about? As mentioned above the podcast is all about homes, heart to heart & far-reaching conversations with truly polarizing and tribalizing females providing valuable and expendable insights on how to grow a business while avoiding the industries obstacles and promoting personal growth
- Who hosts the podcast? Sophia Amoruso, an amazing businesswoman, one of Forbes richest self-made women for 2016, and founder of Nasty Gal
- When are they released? Two times a week on Tuesdays & Thursdays
- How long is an episode? The duration usually is between 35 minutes to an hour, with some outliers from time to time.
- Where can I get it? Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts
7) The McKinsey Podcast
8th on our list comes the McKinsey podcast that combines the expertise of their own veterans as one of the largest consulting firms in the world and experts with that of others in discussions about the future of the business world in general
- What is it about? As mentioned above McKinsey combines its expertise as a consulting company with that of its guest which results in a forward future perspective of the days to come tackling subjects such as renewable energy to Urban Development and more.
- Who hosts the podcast? McKinsey & Company
- When are they released? No specific date but mostly on a weekly basis
- How long is an episode? Typically lasts from 20 to 30 minutes
- Where can I get it? Apple Podcast, Spotify & Pocket Casts, Stitcher, RSS links & Google Podcasts
8) EntreLeadership
EntreLeadership same as Mckinsey is a management consulting firm that provides extra insights via its podcast and with collaboration with many big names in the fields of entrepreneurship and business
- What is it about? The podcast offers lively discussions and invaluable business advice from some of the worlds most prominent leaders such as Mark Cuban, Seth Godin & others in the field whether leaders, executives, or marketers such
- Who hosts the podcast? Business Coach, Alex Judd
- When are they released? Weekly, every sunday
- How long is an episode? Typically lasts from 40 minutes to an hour
Where can I get it? Apple Podcast, Spotify & Google Podcasts
9) Bloomberg Businessweek
Where almost at the end of our list and on to another entry which is the Bloomberg Businessweek podcast. The podcast gathers different data points & other news relating to business, finance, and other matters
- What is it about? This podcast deals with everything and anything with the bleeding edge news in the world of Business, Global Technology, Economics, Politics, finance & other fields.
- Who hosts the podcast? Award-winning journalist Carol Massar and best-selling author Jason Kelly
- When are they released? On a daily basis on Monday & Friday
- How long is an episode? The duration varies from 20 mins to 45 mins, over an hour to 15 mins.
- Where can I get it? Apple Podcast, Spotify & Google Podcasts
10) Entrepreneurs on Fire
Last but not least we come to our final podcast recommendation which is the Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast which mainly focuses on getting the most out of unicorn and extremely successful entrepreneurs and individuals in the business field
- What is it about? As previously mentioned, the podcasts focuses on hosting the most successful individuals and those who have earned the title “truly on fire” and letting them share their factors of success with all their wonderful listeners
- Who hosts the podcast? The industry-renowned entrepreneur, author & broadcaster John Lee Dumas
- When are they released? Three times per week ( Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday )
- How long is an episode? The duration of the podcast lasts from 15 to 45 mins
- Where can I get it? Apple Podcast, Stitcher, I Heart & Google Podcasts
Other Great Podcasts
- The Business School Question
- The London business school podcast
- Inside the GMAT
- Tropical MBA Podcast
- Biz Chix Podcast
- TED Business
- MBA Jam
Conclusion:
Those were just some of the amazing podcasts that we believe would benefit anyone aspiring to or currently part of an MBA program and will prove extremely beneficial and add to your practical knowledge in the interesting and fun world of business.
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References Links
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