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10 Top banking podcasts you should be listening to

Mary Ellen Biery
August 13, 2024
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10 good podcasts for bank & credit union execs & staff

These banking podcasts discuss current events, strategic and policy issues, competition, digitalization advice, and more. And all release a new episode at least monthly.

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Podcast popularity

Love banking podcasts? You're not alone.

Podcasts are booming as more people find the listen-anywhere-anytime audio format fits their lifestyle needs. Thankfully for bank and credit union executives, lenders, risk managers, and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Officers, banking podcasts and podcasts for credit unions are plentiful, and options are growing.

According to Edison Research, nearly half of all Americans 12 and older (47%) listen to at least one podcast each month, up from 15% a decade ago. The average time spent listening to podcasts has surged 450% since 2014, and listeners span all ages. Indeed, people 35 and older spend 7 to 8 hours a week listening to podcasts.  

Podcasts’ popularity is understandable. Podcasts can be a productive and enjoyable way to pass commuting time or a fast way to catch up on industry trends or news while cooking dinner. Some people even earn continuing education credits for listening to podcasts, making podcasts an efficient, inexpensive way to boost professional development.

Busy financial services professionals have many opportunities to hear timely discussions on banking issues. Listening to podcasts can help them manage risk, drive growth, and fight financial crime.

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Weeding through banking podcasts to find gems.

Indeed, with 3.4 million podcasts worldwide, you might find it daunting to weed through the lists on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or other platforms to find the best banking podcasts.

Why is it challenging to find banking podcasts?

One challenge for listeners is that banking podcasts often don't have their own category on these platforms. As a result, you must wade through a bunch of podcasts on financial markets or general business news to find podcasts focused on the banking industry itself.

Another challenge to identifying good podcasts for bankers is that that many excellent podcasts die – that is, the hosts stop hosting, and the podcasts end. Even so, some platforms’ podcast rankings seem to promote podcasts that haven’t put out new episodes in years.

Other podcasts might be internationally based and of little interest to community financial institutions or credit unions based in the U.S. or those primarily focused on the domestic banking market.

Finding podcasts that consistently release new content and cater specifically to the interests of U.S. banks and credit unions can be difficult. A curated list of banking podcasts can give you a head start.

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A quick look at top banking podcasts worth a listen, according to Abrigo:

1. Banking Transformed

2. Banking on Fraudology 

3. Banking with Interest

4. Ahead of the Curve: A Banker’s Podcast

5. Bank Slate Convos 

6. With Flying Colors

7. Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers

8. Banking on Digital Growth

9. The Community Bank Podcast 

10. Fraud Talk

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Podcasts for bankers and credit union execs, staff

Below is a list of 10 banking podcasts, in no particular order, that discuss current events, strategic and policy issues, competition, digitalization advice, and more. Many of these banking or credit union podcasts are among the most popular based on rankings by podcast search engine Listen Notes.

Others are hosted by former regulatory officials and current financial institution executives who have a knack for finding interesting guests to interview or well-timed topics to discuss. In many cases, the podcasts or hosts have sizable social media followings, and all release a new episode at least once per month so you can stay up to date with the latest trends in the finance world.

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Banking Transformed

Banking Transformed by the Financial Brand’s Jim Marous has new episodes several times a month. It features executives from financial institutions, financial technology firms, authors, consultants, and other experts in the banking industry. Some recent episode titles include: “How micro-engagements generate sales and build loyalty,” “The art of standing out in financial service marketing,” and “Building a future-ready digital banking platform.”

Banking on Fraudology

Banking on Fraudology is hosted by Hailey Windham, CFCS, who was named a 2023 CU Rockstar.

She’s passionate about educating people and credit unions on scams and how to avoid them. Among recent episodes, Windham has tackled data breaches fueling fraud, provided tips on educating credit union members about fraud, and called on fraud fighters to help stem tech support scams.

Banking with Interest

Banking with Interest, hosted by former journalist Rob Blackwell and Intrafi Network, is a weekly podcast that headlines former regulators, current legislators, and banking industry reporters to discuss banking policy, commercial real estate risk, check fraud, and community bank consolidation.

Ahead of the Curve: A Banker’s Podcast

Ahead of the Curve: A Banker’s Podcast features insights from banking leaders and advisors across the industry. This monthly podcast, hosted by Abrigo, helps bankers stay ahead of developments in the fast-changing environment. Recent episodes have tackled elder financial exploitation, preparing for CFPB 1071, the pros and cons of outsourcing asset/liability management, and stress testing.

Bank Slate Convos 

Bank Slate Convos with Paul Davis features Davis, a consultant and advisor to financial institutions and former editor and reporter for American Banker. He hosts banking executives, regulators, and association leaders to talk about critical issues in banking. Discussions focused on retaining talent, AI and automation, and corporate governance are among the topics from recent episodes.

With Flying Colors

With Flying Colors, presented by Credit Union Exam Solutions, is on top of the latest regulatory issues for credit unions. The host, Mark Treichel, is the former NCUA Executive Director and now a consultant to credit unions. Episodes recently have covered banking cannabis-related businesses, the impact of the Supreme Court’s Chevron decision, trends in CAMEL codes, and tips for what to do if your credit union receives a letter of understanding.  

Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers

Main Street Banking: A Podcast for Community Bankers is hosted by the Barret School of Banking, which posts new episodes once a month or so. Sometimes 20 minutes, sometimes 50 minutes, this podcast digs into topics such as managing data, handling anxiety tied to report-writing or meetings, identifying risk, and deposit pricing. It also examines how community banks are different from other types of financial institutions and provides strategies for optimal operations.

Banking on Digital Growth

Banking on Digital Growth is hosted by digital marketing and sales strategist James Robert Lay. The podcast shares stories from digital marketing and sales technology firms as well as financial brand marketing and sales leaders. Titles of recent episodes include “If I were a bank CEO: Empowering change for financial leaders” and “Navigating user experience pitfalls: The impact of misaligned expectations.”

The Community Bank Podcast

The Community Bank Podcast, sponsored by the Correspondent Division of SouthState Bank, features interviews with investors, consultants, and SouthState specialists to cover a wide range of topics. Recent episodes have included discussions on bank failures, CRE loans, resolving team conflicts, and helping lenders succeed.

Fraud Talk

Fraud Talk is a monthly podcast for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). It covers case studies and tips from anti-fraud experts to provide tools to spot and prevent fraud. Episodes include insights into occupational fraud trends, navigating difficult discussions with examiners, using AI in compliance and risk management, and fraud within homeowners associations.

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Other podcasts of note to check out

Of course, there are numerous other excellent banking podcasts available that are also worth a listen. Other banking podcasts that provide a good variety of resources for industry professionals include the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, the Independent Community Bankers Association’s Independent Banker Podcast, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) News Podcast, and Adrenaline Group’s Believe in Banking. Others to check out are Simply Stated, hosted by the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, This Month in Banking by consulting firm Kafafian Group, and BankTalk by Remedy Consulting.

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About the Author

Mary Ellen Biery

Senior Strategist & Content Manager
Mary Ellen Biery is Senior Strategist & Content Manager at Abrigo, where she works with advisors and other experts to develop whitepapers, original research, and other resources that help financial institutions drive growth and manage risk. A former equities reporter for Dow Jones Newswires whose work has been published in

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