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Best Business Podcasts in Canada 2026: Top 20 Ranked

Best Business Podcasts in Canada 2026: Ranked by Real Chart Data

Updated September 2026 · Based on CastFox data covering 25 Apple Podcasts chart snapshots in 78 countries (2026-02-24 to 2026-09-19) and 5M+ indexed podcasts

Search best business podcasts Canada and you mostly get lists assembled from other lists. This one is assembled from the chart. CastFox scrapes the Apple Podcasts charts every day in 78 countries, and the 20 shows below are the ones that held the top of the Canadian Business chart across 25 separate snapshots between February 24 and September 19, 2026, scored on how consistently they charted, how high they averaged, and how many countries they reach.

The first thing the data shows is that the Canadian business chart is mostly not Canadian. All 20 shows here appeared in all 25 snapshots, and the head of the list belongs to the same global names that lead in the United States and Britain: The Diary Of A CEO sat at number one on every snapshot we took, with Prof G Markets, The Prof G Pod and The Ramsey Show close behind. The domestic end of the chart is small but it is unmistakable. The Wealthy Barber Podcast holds a top-five Canadian average while charting in exactly one country, and The Rational Reminder Podcast, made by three portfolio managers at PWL Capital, holds a top-fifteen average in nine. Almost their entire audience is Canadian. The same pattern repeats further down the chart in French, where Les Colocs Podcast and Les chroniques financieres du 98.5 chart in Canada and nowhere else, and in Calgary, where ARC ENERGY IDEAS from the ARC Energy Research Institute is new to the top 100 this month.

The category has settled into five recognizable shapes in Canada: founder and leader interviews, markets and economics news, personal money and investing, ideas and business history, and leadership and communication skills. Each card below shows the real cover art, the host, what the show is, why it earned its place in 2026, and who it is best for, plus the chart numbers behind the ranking: how many of the 25 Canadian chart snapshots it appeared in, its average Canadian rank, its best rank, and how many countries it charted in on the most recent scrape. Click through to CastFox for the full profile with audience estimates, chart history in every country, reviews and contact details. You can monitor any of these shows in CastFox as their rankings move.

20Best business podcasts in Canada in 2026
25/25Canadian chart snapshots every show on this list appeared in
78Countries tracked daily for the reach score
Sep 2026Last refreshed from CastFox chart data

The 20 best canadian business podcasts of 2026 at a glance

#PodcastHosted byAvg US rankBest rankCountries chartingEpisodes
1The Diary Of A CEO with Steven BartlettDOAC1#178881
2Planet MoneyNPR8.6#369355
3Odd LotsBloomberg12.6#464416
4Prof G MarketsVox Media Podcast Network3.4#252401
5A Bit of OptimismSimon Sinek13.8#262238
6Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication TechniquesMatt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart13#759327
7FoundersDavid Senra23#968457
8The Prof G Pod with Scott GallowayVox Media Podcast Network3.5#2421,000
9The Ramsey ShowRamsey Network3.9#2361,000
10The Tim Ferriss ShowTim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig26.2#1557885
11My First MillionHubspot Media29.6#1859900
12Aspire with Emma GredeEmma Grede | Audacy20.1#54685
13The Knowledge ProjectShane Parrish34.8#1655287
14The Indicator from Planet MoneyNPR22.3#1240300
15How I Built This with Guy RazGuy Raz | Wondery21.8#1337865
16PBD PodcastPBD Podcast13.4#424934
17Financial AuditCaleb Hammer13.5#623412
18Business WarsAudible31.1#1934701
19The Rational Reminder PodcastBenjamin Felix, Cameron Passmore, and Dan Bortolotti11.2#59448
20The Wealthy Barber PodcastThe Wealthy Barber Inc.5.2#2171

The 20 Best Canadian Business Podcasts to Listen To in 2026

Founder and Leader Interviews

#1
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett podcast cover art

#1. The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Hosted by DOAC

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 1 Best US rank #1 Charting in 78 countries

About this show: Steven Bartlett, the British entrepreneur, investor and author behind Flight Story and Flight Fund, runs long and unguarded conversations with business leaders, experts, storytellers and therapists. Two episodes a week, and the subject matter runs well past business into psychology and health.

Why it made the list in 2026: The most consistent show on the Canadian business chart and the one a Canadian listener is most likely to have already heard of. It is also the widest-reaching show here by a distance. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 1, best #1, charting in 78 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for anyone who wants one business show that doubles as a personal development feed.

#10
The Tim Ferriss Show podcast cover art

#10. The Tim Ferriss Show

Hosted by Tim Ferriss: Bestselling Author, Human Guinea Pig

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 26.2 Best US rank #15 Charting in 57 countries

About this show: Tim Ferriss, the author of The 4-Hour Workweek, deconstructs world-class performers from investing, sport, chess and the arts to extract the tools, tactics and routines a listener can copy.

Why it made the list in 2026: The longest-running interview show on this list and still the most thorough. Episodes are built to be taken notes on. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 26.2, best #15, charting in 57 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for long drives and listeners who want the full method rather than the highlight.

#12
Aspire with Emma Grede podcast cover art

#12. Aspire with Emma Grede

Hosted by Emma Grede | Audacy

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 20.1 Best US rank #5 Charting in 46 countries

About this show: Emma Grede, co-founder of Good American and one of America's richest self-made women, interviews founders and executives including Gwyneth Paltrow, Mellody Hobson and Jay Shetty about their habits, philosophy and strategies. Produced by Audacy.

Why it made the list in 2026: The youngest catalog on this list and the one with the sharpest focus on how a career was deliberately assembled rather than how a company was funded. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 20.1, best #5, charting in 46 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for people building a business and a public profile at the same time.

#15
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#15. How I Built This with Guy Raz

Hosted by Guy Raz | Wondery

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 21.8 Best US rank #13 Charting in 37 countries

About this show: Guy Raz interviews the founders of well-known brands about how they built them, including the doubt and the failures along the way. New episodes on Mondays and Thursdays.

Why it made the list in 2026: The most consistent narrative founder show on the Canadian chart and the easiest one to hand to someone who does not listen to business podcasts. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 21.8, best #13, charting in 37 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for anyone who likes the origin story more than the balance sheet.

#16
PBD Podcast podcast cover art

#16. PBD Podcast

Hosted by PBD Podcast

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 13.4 Best US rank #4 Charting in 24 countries

About this show: Patrick Bet-David hosts live from Valuetainment's Fort Lauderdale studio with a regular panel on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, plus interviews with entrepreneurs and newsmakers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Topics run from business and entrepreneurship into current events, politics and sport.

Why it made the list in 2026: A high-volume business talk show that holds a strong Canadian average while charting in comparatively few countries. Expect opinion and political argument alongside the business content. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 13.4, best #4, charting in 24 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for listeners who want live reaction and do not mind the politics.

Markets, Economics and Business News

#2
Planet Money podcast cover art

#2. Planet Money

Hosted by NPR

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 8.6 Best US rank #3 Charting in 69 countries

About this show: NPR's economics show can take any topic and tie it back to the economy, using narrative reporting to make monetary policy, tariffs and supply chains concrete. Two episodes a week.

Why it made the list in 2026: The highest-placed economics show on the Canadian chart and the one that holds its position without a celebrity host or a personality format. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 8.6, best #3, charting in 69 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best if you want to understand the forces behind the headlines rather than the headlines.

#3
Odd Lots podcast cover art

#3. Odd Lots

Hosted by Bloomberg

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 12.6 Best US rank #4 Charting in 64 countries

About this show: Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway interview the people closest to the strange corners of finance, economics and markets, every Monday and Thursday.

Why it made the list in 2026: The show here that goes furthest into the mechanics of a market and still stays listenable on a commute. It is the professional's pick on this list. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 12.6, best #4, charting in 64 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for finance professionals and anyone who wants the trade behind the story.

#4
Prof G Markets podcast cover art

#4. Prof G Markets

Hosted by Vox Media Podcast Network

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 3.4 Best US rank #2 Charting in 52 countries

About this show: Scott Galloway and Ed Elson cover the news moving markets, from earnings and geopolitics to Big Tech and AI, in short daily episodes with no jargon.

Why it made the list in 2026: The highest-averaging daily markets briefing on this list and the fastest way to stay current without adding a second show to your feed. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 3.4, best #2, charting in 52 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for a short commute and a need to know what moved today.

#8
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway podcast cover art

#8. The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Hosted by Vox Media Podcast Network

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 3.5 Best US rank #2 Charting in 42 countries

About this show: Scott Galloway, a bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur, publishes every weekday: listener questions on Office Hours, an episode on China's global influence on Tuesdays, and Raging Moderates on Wednesdays.

Why it made the list in 2026: The broadest daily business feed on the Canadian chart and the bluntest. Business, tech, culture and politics arrive in the same subscription. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 3.5, best #2, charting in 42 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for listeners who want one daily voice across business and everything next to it.

#14
The Indicator from Planet Money podcast cover art

#14. The Indicator from Planet Money

Hosted by NPR

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 22.3 Best US rank #12 Charting in 40 countries

About this show: The Planet Money team's daily show explains one number or one idea from the economy, Monday through Friday, in 10 minutes or less.

Why it made the list in 2026: The shortest genuinely useful economics show on the Canadian chart. It is the easiest daily habit to keep on this list. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 22.3, best #12, charting in 40 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for a daily routine when you cannot commit to a 40-minute episode.

Personal Money and Investing

#9
The Ramsey Show podcast cover art

#9. The Ramsey Show

Hosted by Ramsey Network

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 3.9 Best US rank #2 Charting in 36 countries

About this show: Dave Ramsey and his team answer money questions from callers live on weekdays, mostly about debt, budgeting and whether a specific purchase is a mistake.

Why it made the list in 2026: The highest-charting call-in money show in Canada and the one that gets to a decision fastest. Note that the advice is American, so treat the account types and tax rules as illustrative. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 3.9, best #2, charting in 36 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best if you want a straight answer about your own debt rather than macroeconomic context.

#17
Financial Audit podcast cover art

#17. Financial Audit

Hosted by Caleb Hammer

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 13.5 Best US rank #6 Charting in 23 countries

About this show: Caleb Hammer goes through a guest's actual finances line by line and tells them what is wrong with them. Personal finance as confrontation, made to be watched as well as heard.

Why it made the list in 2026: The most watchable money show on this list and an effective one when the problem is behavior rather than information. As with The Ramsey Show, the rules discussed are American. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 13.5, best #6, charting in 23 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for listeners who need the shock more than the spreadsheet.

#19
The Rational Reminder Podcast podcast cover art

#19. The Rational Reminder Podcast

Hosted by Benjamin Felix, Cameron Passmore, and Dan Bortolotti

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 11.2 Best US rank #5 Charting in 9 countries

About this show: Three Canadians, Benjamin Felix, Cameron Passmore and Dan Bortolotti, portfolio managers at PWL Capital, run a weekly reality check on sensible investing and financial decision making, with academic guests and listener questions.

Why it made the list in 2026: The most rigorous Canadian-made show on this list and the only one here that engages directly with the research behind index investing. Its country count makes clear the audience is almost entirely domestic. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 11.2, best #5, charting in 9 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for Canadian investors who want evidence rather than opinion.

#20
The Wealthy Barber Podcast podcast cover art

#20. The Wealthy Barber Podcast

Hosted by The Wealthy Barber Inc.

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 5.2 Best US rank #2 Charting in 1 countries

About this show: David Chilton, the author of The Wealthy Barber and a former Dragon on CBC's Dragons' Den, hosts free financial education aimed squarely at Canadians. Chilton has spent more than 35 years explaining personal finance in plain, unbiased language.

Why it made the list in 2026: The most Canadian show on this list by every measure we track, and the most directly useful one if your money questions are about Canadian accounts and Canadian rules. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 5.2, best #2, charting in 1 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for Canadians who want money guidance that applies where they actually live.

Business Ideas and Business History

#7
Founders podcast cover art

#7. Founders

Hosted by David Senra

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 23 Best US rank #9 Charting in 68 countries

About this show: Every week David Senra reads a biography of an entrepreneur and pulls out the ideas that transfer. Episodes are long, single-subject and heavily quoted from the source.

Why it made the list in 2026: The most researched show on this list and the one that treats business history as a working manual rather than trivia. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 23, best #9, charting in 68 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for founders and operators who learn better from a case than from advice.

#11
My First Million podcast cover art

#11. My First Million

Hosted by Hubspot Media

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 29.6 Best US rank #18 Charting in 59 countries

About this show: Sam Parr and Shaan Puri brainstorm new business ideas out loud based on trends and openings they see in the market, sometimes with guests brought in to brainstorm alongside them.

Why it made the list in 2026: The list's best source of raw business ideas rather than finished lessons, and the loosest format here in a way that works. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 29.6, best #18, charting in 59 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for people who want something to build rather than someone to admire.

#18
Business Wars podcast cover art

#18. Business Wars

Hosted by Audible

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 31.1 Best US rank #19 Charting in 34 countries

About this show: David Brown, formerly the anchor of Marketplace, narrates the real rivalries between major companies, Netflix against HBO or Nike against Adidas, as multi-part scripted series from Wondery.

Why it made the list in 2026: The only fully scripted narrative show on this list and the best one to put on with someone who does not work in business. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 31.1, best #19, charting in 34 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for commutes, long flights and listeners who want strategy delivered as a story.

Leadership, Communication and Judgment

#5
A Bit of Optimism podcast cover art

#5. A Bit of Optimism

Hosted by Simon Sinek

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 13.8 Best US rank #2 Charting in 62 countries

About this show: Simon Sinek, the author of Start With Why and Leaders Eat Last, talks with guests who challenge or teach him about why people do what they do and where meaning at work comes from.

Why it made the list in 2026: The most reliable leadership show on the Canadian chart and the least transactional one. It is about motive rather than method. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 13.8, best #2, charting in 62 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for managers and founders who are tired of tactics.

#6
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques podcast cover art

#6. Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

Hosted by Matt Abrahams, Think Fast Talk Smart

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 13 Best US rank #7 Charting in 59 countries

About this show: Matt Abrahams, a Strategic Communication lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, interviews experts on communicating under pressure, from handling impromptu questions to crafting a high-stakes presentation.

Why it made the list in 2026: The only show on this list you can apply the same afternoon you listen to it, which is why it holds a top-20 Canadian average without a news hook. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 13, best #7, charting in 59 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best if your next step at work depends on how you present rather than what you know.

#13
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#13. The Knowledge Project

Hosted by Shane Parrish

25/25 US chart snapshots Avg US rank 34.8 Best US rank #16 Charting in 55 countries

About this show: Shane Parrish, the writer behind Farnam Street, interviews investors, operators and researchers about decision making, mental models and the parts of success that do not change.

Why it made the list in 2026: The most patient show on this list and the best one on judgment rather than tactics. It rewards listening in order. Chart record: 25 of 25 US snapshots, average US rank 34.8, best #16, charting in 55 countries on the latest scrape.

Best fit for: Best for senior operators and investors who want to think better rather than faster.

Rising This Month: Canadian Business Podcasts Climbing the Charts (September 2026)

These are the canadian business shows moving up fastest in CastFox rankings. We compare each show's average US chart position across the 3 most recent snapshots (2026-09-04 to 2026-09-19) with the 3 snapshots before that. A show that was outside the top 100 in the prior window is marked as new to the top 100. This section is refreshed every month; the main list above changes more slowly because it rewards consistency.

The GaryVee Audio Experience

Hosted by Gary Vaynerchuk. The GaryVee Audio Experience moved from an average of #95.3 to #36.5 (up 58.8 places), with a best US rank of #21 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 22 countries on the latest snapshot. Welcome to The GaryVee Audio Experience, hosted by entrepreneur, CEO, investor, content creator, and public speaker Gary Vaynerchuk. On this podcast, you'll find a mix of the Podcast With Friends episodes, WineText TV...

Designed in California New to the top 100

Hosted by Relay. Designed in California new to the US top 100, now averaging #47.5, with a best US rank of #25 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 6 countries on the latest snapshot.

Les Colocs Podcast

Hosted by Les Colocs Podcast. Les Colocs Podcast moved from an average of #79.7 to #40.3 (up 39.3 places), with a best US rank of #14 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 1 country on the latest snapshot. Là pour apprendre.

Figuring Out with Raj Shamani

Hosted by Raj Shamani. Figuring Out with Raj Shamani moved from an average of #73 to #40.3 (up 32.7 places), with a best US rank of #24 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 24 countries on the latest snapshot. Figuring Out is a podcast for people who want to learn. It connects the world’s sharpest minds to the 1.4 billion Indians who want to win.Raj Shamani sits across from the world's top 1%: billionaires, leaders,...

Build with Leila Hormozi

Hosted by Leila Hormozi. Build with Leila Hormozi moved from an average of #69.7 to #43.5 (up 26.2 places), with a best US rank of #32 so far in 2026 and a top-100 position in 27 countries on the latest snapshot. How can you create an unshakeable business? My name is Leila Hormozi and I crossed $100M by the age of 28. Now I’m growing acquisition.com into a billion-dollar portfolio. In this podcast, I share the lessons I’ve...

How We Ranked These: CastFox Methodology

CastFox scrapes the Apple Podcasts charts every day in 78 countries and stores every position in the top 200 of every genre. For this list we took the 25 2026 snapshots of the US Canadian Business chart between 2026-02-24 and 2026-09-19, and scored every show that appeared in the top 100 of any of them.

  • Consistency (50% of the score): the number of snapshots in which the show appeared in the US top 100. Every show on this list scored 25 out of 25, which is the filter that removes one-week spikes.
  • Average US rank (30%): the mean of the show's US chart positions across those snapshots. Lower is better.
  • Global reach (20%): the number of tracked countries in which the show was in the genre top 100 on the most recent snapshot. This is what separates a show with a large US following from a show with a global one.

There are no paid placements and no editorial overrides. A few shows on this list would not be our personal picks; they are here because the chart data put them here, and we would rather show you what people are actually listening to than what we think they should be. Chart position is not the same as audience size, so treat the ranking as a measure of sustained popularity rather than a download count. For a deeper look at what chart data can and cannot tell you, read how podcast audience demographics are calculated.

How to Pick the Right Canadian Business Podcast for You

You want the best Canadian business podcasts 2026 has produced

Two shows in this top 20 are made in Canada, and the chart makes them easy to spot. The Wealthy Barber Podcast is David Chilton explaining money to Canadians, and it charts in one country only. The Rational Reminder Podcast comes from three portfolio managers at PWL Capital in Ottawa and charts in nine. Below the top 20, the Canadian-only shows climbing fastest right now are the French-language Les Colocs Podcast and Les chroniques financieres du 98.5, plus ARC ENERGY IDEAS from Calgary. You will find all of them on our Canadian podcast chart.

You want the best Canadian entrepreneur podcasts

No Canadian-made founder interview show held a place in the Canadian Business top 20 across 2026, so the honest answer is the shows Canadian entrepreneurs actually put on the chart: Founders for historical case studies, My First Million for idea generation, How I Built This with Guy Raz for the origin stories, and Aspire with Emma Grede for how a career gets assembled deliberately. Our entrepreneur podcast list goes further into this group.

You want the best Canadian finance and business podcasts

The Rational Reminder Podcast is the strongest domestic option and the only show here that argues with the academic research on index investing rather than around it. Pair it with The Wealthy Barber Podcast for household questions, Odd Lots for the mechanics of a market, Planet Money for the economics behind the news and Prof G Markets for a daily read on what moved. Our finance and investing list covers the wider category.

You want the best business podcasts for Canadian small business owners

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques is the most immediately applicable show on the list if you sell, pitch or manage, and My First Million is the best source of things to try. One caution worth knowing: The Ramsey Show and Financial Audit are both American, so the account types, tax treatment and lending rules they discuss do not map onto Canada. Use them for behavior and The Wealthy Barber Podcast for the Canadian specifics.

You want the best Canadian startup podcasts

The Canadian chart does not currently carry a homegrown startup or venture show in its top 20, which is itself a finding. The closest fits are Founders and My First Million for company-building, The Knowledge Project for the investor conversations, and ARC ENERGY IDEAS lower down the chart if your sector is Canadian energy. Compare with the UK business chart, where domestic venture shows do chart.

You have 15 minutes a day and no more

The Indicator from Planet Money explains one economic number per weekday in 10 minutes or less, and Prof G Markets gives you the day's market news in a short daily briefing. Either one alone will keep you current. Add Odd Lots twice a week when you have a longer commute.

You are buying podcast ads or pitching these shows

Chart consistency is the cheapest proxy for a stable audience, and every show here has it. Start with our breakdown of who already sponsors business podcasts, then check each show's profile on CastFox for audience estimates and contact details. Our vetting guide covers what to look at before you commit a budget.

Want the next 180 canadian business podcasts?

This list is the top 20. The CastFox Canadian Business chart page shows the top 50 updated daily, and PodcastGPT can find shows on any specific topic across 5M+ podcasts.

See the daily top 50 → Search by topic →

Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Canadian Business Podcasts

What is the best business podcast in Canada in 2026?

By CastFox's chart-consistency score, The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett is the best business podcast in Canada in 2026. It appeared in all 25 Canadian Business chart snapshots between February and September at an average rank of 1, and it held a top-100 position in all 78 countries CastFox tracks on the latest scrape. Planet Money and Odd Lots come second and third.

How is this list ranked?

Each show's score combines three things from CastFox's daily Apple Podcasts chart data: how many of the 25 Canadian Business chart snapshots it appeared in the top 100 of (50% of the score), its average Canadian rank across those appearances (30%), and how many of the 78 tracked countries it charted in on the latest scrape (20%). There are no paid placements and no editorial overrides.

What are the best Canadian business podcasts 2026 has to offer?

The two Canadian-made shows in this top 20 are The Wealthy Barber Podcast, hosted by David Chilton, and The Rational Reminder Podcast, hosted by Benjamin Felix, Cameron Passmore and Dan Bortolotti of PWL Capital. Both are personal finance and investing shows, and both are unmistakably domestic: Wealthy Barber charts in one country and Rational Reminder in nine, against 78 for the show at number one. Further down the chart, Les Colocs Podcast, Les chroniques financieres du 98.5 and ARC ENERGY IDEAS are the Canadian-only shows climbing fastest.

Are these Canadian podcasts or American shows charting in Canada?

Mostly American and global shows, and that is what the Canadian chart actually looks like. We rank what listeners in Canada play rather than filtering by where a show is produced, so The Diary Of A CEO from Britain and NPR's Planet Money sit alongside the two Canadian shows on the list. Each card shows how many countries the show charts in, which is the quickest way to tell a domestic audience from a global one.

Are these business podcasts free to listen to in Canada?

Yes. Every show on this list publishes a free feed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the other major apps. Several of them, including The Diary Of A CEO and The Tim Ferriss Show, also sell ad-free or bonus subscription tiers, and NPR offers perks through NPR+, but the main feeds do not cost anything.

Which business podcast should I start with if I am new to the category?

Start with How I Built This with Guy Raz if you like stories, Prof G Markets if you want to be current, and The Wealthy Barber Podcast if your reason for listening is your own money and you live in Canada. All three appeared in every Canadian chart snapshot we took in 2026, so none of them is a short-lived spike.