The Best Business Episodes for October 2020
If you're anything like us, you probably just want to listen to a top episodes, so here’s a list of the best business episodes. After the top episodes, you'll find a rundown of the best business podcast shows to follow this year. We’ll update this page on a monthly basis so be sure to come back frequently and often for the latest podcast gems!
The list of the top 10 Business episodes for October 2020 is compliled from Repod’s podcast app chart data. The list below is updated monthly, daily Business charts can be found inside the app.
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"Super interesting piece all about the impact of the 3-point shot on the NBA - if you love sports analytics and economics, I highly recommend this episode from The Indicator! (Obgligatory Thunder Up! ⚡💙)"
"Super interesting piece all about the impact of the 3-point shot on the NBA - if you love sports analytics and economics, I highly recommend this episode from The Indicator! (Obgligatory Thunder Up! ⚡💙)"
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How I Built This with Guy RazKhan Academy: Sal KhanIn 2009, Sal Khan walked away from a high-paying job to start a business that had no way of making money. His idea to launch a non-profit teaching platform was ignited five years earlier, when he was helping his young cousins do math homework over the computer. They loved his...
"Loved this episode. What Sal Khan has done, and is doing, for learning is incredible. "
"Loved this episode. What Sal Khan has done, and is doing, for learning is incredible. "
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Every Little ThingWhat Sparked That Wildfire?Caller Sadera has a burning question: When there’s a wildfire, how do we figure out what caused it? Fire investigator Paul Steensland tells ELT what he searches for in the burnt landscape, and the clues that can lead him to the cause....
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"The mind is super complex. Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman breakdowns the different states and cycles your brain goes through. At the timestamp he discusses the phases and how to activate them:
1️⃣ Adrenaline is about the effort.
2️⃣ Dopamine is the reward, but more importantly the pursuit of that reward.
3️⃣ Serotonin is also a reward, but comes from a relaxed state that resets the whole system."
"The mind is super complex. Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman breakdowns the different states and cycles your brain goes through. At the timestamp he discusses the phases and how to activate them:
1️⃣ Adrenaline is about the effort.
2️⃣ Dopamine is the reward, but more importantly the pursuit of that reward.
3️⃣ Serotonin is also a reward, but comes from a relaxed state that resets the whole system."
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"Fans of the podcast, “How I Built This” will enjoy this interview with host, Guy Raz"
"Fans of the podcast, “How I Built This” will enjoy this interview with host, Guy Raz"
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How I Built This with Guy RazCalendly: Tope AwotonaAfter emigrating from Nigeria to the US to attend college, Tope Awotona worked as a door-to-door salesman and eventually set out to become a tech entrepreneur. He launched a series of e-commerce businesses that quickly fizzled when he realized he had no passion for them. But then he landed...
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"I have always loved StoryBrand's resources and approach to communications. In this episode, the hosts share 5 simple and specific deliverables that every campaign needs in order to be successful. If you have been struggling to create a communications framework for your startup or small business, give this episode a listen!
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"I have always loved StoryBrand's resources and approach to communications. In this episode, the hosts share 5 simple and specific deliverables that every campaign needs in order to be successful. If you have been struggling to create a communications framework for your startup or small business, give this episode a listen!
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"Can I just say that Bethenny Frankel was made for the radio/podcasting world. Thoroughly enjoyed this episode with Paris Hilton. Bonus Tip! If you're not a RHONY fan, I recommend skipping ahead about 10-12 minutes as the episode opens with a conversation with housewife Dorinda Medley. "
"Can I just say that Bethenny Frankel was made for the radio/podcasting world. Thoroughly enjoyed this episode with Paris Hilton. Bonus Tip! If you're not a RHONY fan, I recommend skipping ahead about 10-12 minutes as the episode opens with a conversation with housewife Dorinda Medley. "
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"Very good episode. I learned a lot about YC and the attributes of founders who succeed and fail. "
"Very good episode. I learned a lot about YC and the attributes of founders who succeed and fail. "
Editors Choice: Top Business Shows In 2020
We've scoured all of the influential and most popular business podcasts to bring you a list of hand-curated business podcasts. We'll update this list of the top podcast shows periodically throughout the year, so whether you're an entry-level professional, executive, entrepreneur, or hustler, these business podcasts should be on your list of the best podcasts to follow in 2020.
The list of the top 10 best Business podcasts of 2020 is a compilation of the editor’s choice + collaboration with the Repod community.
Brown AmbitionBrown Ambition is a weekly podcast about juggling life, career, and building wealth on your own terms. Your hosts are Mandi Woodruff, executive editor of MagnifyMoney.com and former personal finance reporter for Yahoo Finance, and Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche, an award-winning financial educator and best-selling author of "The One-Week Budget."...
Business WarsThere is always rivalry in the business world as each company struggles for the consumer’s attention. Business Wars podcast grants listeners access to an up-close examination of the juicy details between two rival brands. The host, David Brown, skillfully guides the conversation to the story of what pushes these competing two companies to do better. Listeners get juicy information about these brands that they otherwise have no right to....
THE ED MYLETT SHOWLooking for a show that features guests across the board? Try out the Ed Mylett Show. Ed Mylett’s connections and charming personality mean that he can feature proven performers in the following niches: science, politics, sports, entertainment. This engaging one-on-one format style offers inspiration, entertainment, practical steps, and more....
Freakonomics RadioA spin-off of the hit 2005 non-fiction book Freakonomics by Stephen Dubner and Stephen Levitt, this podcast covers socio-economic issues, but it’s way more interesting than it sounds, touching on topics that do and do not have an obvious connection to the economy. The podcast takes a deep dive into “the hidden side” of things like drugs, languages, income inequality, and what it’s like to be a CEO. Each episode features interviews with experts that...
HBR IdeaCastHarvard Business Review (HBR) IdeaCast podcast brings listeners closer to some of the leading minds in business and management. Host, Sarah Green Carmichael, skillfully conducts energetic interviews that are thought-provoking in every regard. HBR is the recommended podcast for anyone looking for insight into effective business strategies. Moreover, the podcast also skillfully dissects various problems that business owners face and how to solve them....
How I Built This with Guy RazAnother podcast produced by NPR, How I Built This with Guy Raz (hosted by, you guessed it, Guy Raz) covers topics like business, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Each episode dives into the story behind a specific entrepreneur and the movement they started, including the people behind well-known companies like Instagram, Airbnb, Lyft, Chipotle, and Ben & Jerry’s. It’s super insightful and revealing, with plenty of gems to offer about how people succeed. It’s a great choice...
Masters of Scale with Reid HoffmanHow’s this for a fun fact? Reid Hoffman is the co-founder of LinkedIn. At this point, there’s really not much to say, is there? On Masters of Scale podcast, other professionals join him, and they introspectively analyze the growth process of compan¬ies and firms. If there’s a way multinationals can emerge from ordinary kiosks, they have it all figured out. There's only one way to find out fo¬r yourself, tune in !...
Recession-Proof Startups - MixergyBeing a successful entrepreneur takes more than good looks and a dream, so Andrew Warner founded the Mixergy podcast to share what tips and tricks have made other business owners thrive. The quality of his interviews is top-class. To date, Andrew has recorded over 50 episodes and has enjoyed in-depth conversations with the leaders of major corporations, such as LinkedIn, Pixar, and Groupon just to name a few....
No Limits with Rebecca JarvisHave a dream but don't know where to begin? Looking for wisdom from women who've already "been there?" Whether you're looking for answers or you just want to hear a good story, you're in the right place. Hosted by ABC News Emmy Award-winning journalist and Chief Business, Technology & Economics Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis, "No Limits" is where the most-impressive women in the world go to let their guards down and share honest stories about what...
Planet Money“Economics for Beginners!” would easily fly as an alternative name for the Planet Money podcast. When they’re not gossiping or discussing Hollywood’s Black List, they're mainly discussing the nitty-gritty of economics. For those that wonder what inflation, charts, graphs, tax rates, and government monetary policies mean for an American citizen, Planet Money is the podcast to get answers. Hosts Amanda Aronczyk, Mary Childs, Karen Duffin, Jacob Goldstein, Sarah Gonzalez, and Kenny Malone do the most...
Travis Osterhaus | on Oct 01, 2020
Calling all those who work for a startup, lead a team, in college, act as an officer of a Fortune 500 company, changing careers, love your job, hate your job or are somewhere in between. Podcasts are powerful platforms to access today’s top business leaders, stay informed, find inspiration, and learn something new.
With 100s and 1000s of business podcasts to choose from, which ones are the best of the best? Look no further than Repod’s top picks – from marketing, management, entrepreneurship, and other fields – this ultimate list of business podcasts will give you insight into the lives of successful individuals and notable thought-leaders.
