French language podcasts for intermediate learners
If you’re learning French and you have reached B1/B2 level, it might feel that your skills have reached a plateau. You may have previously listened to podcasts like InnerFrench, but they might not help as much anymore.
The solution is simple: consume more native content. Podcasts are excellent tools for language learning—they use natural language, and you’ll never run out of things to listen to.
It might be hard to find podcasts you enjoy, though—there’s a vast layer of shows that never get discovered. Below is a curated list of podcasts that you might find interesting.
Business
Génération Do It Yourself
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Semiweekly
Launched: 2017
One of France’s top business and entrepreneurship podcasts, where Matthieu Stefani interviews entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, and other interesting people. Topics: success, personal struggles, etc.
Similar English podcasts: Diary of a CEO, The Tim Ferriss Show, Modern Wisdom, How I Built This, The Knowledge Project
40 nuances de Next — les champions de la French Tech
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2020
Long-form interviews with startup guests. Topics: growth, scale, leadership, successes and failures.
Similar English podcasts: How I Built This, Masters of Scale, The Diary of a CEO, Equity
Le Panier
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2019
Laurent Kretz interviews e‑commerce entrepreneurs on SEO, UX, logistics, etc.
Similar English podcasts: eCommerce Fuel Podcast, My Wife Quit Her Job, Shopify Masters, WorkParty, The Fizzle Show
La Martingale
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2019
Focus: investments, finance management. Similar format to Génération Do It Yourself.
Similar English podcasts: Planet Money, The Dave Ramsey Show, The Clark Howard Podcast, So Money, Invest Like the Best
J’peux Pas J’ai Business par TheBBoost
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Semiweekly
Launched: 2018
Short episodes by Aline Bartoli on strategy, productivity, mindset.
Similar English podcasts: The Clever PM, The Life Coach School Podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy, Smart Passive Income, Being Boss
Education
Vulgaire
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2020
Marine Baousson & Marie Misset simplify complex topics for a broad audience. Award-winning.
Similar English podcasts: Stuff You Should Know, You’re Dead To Me, Freakonomics Radio, No Such Thing As A Fish, Science Vs
Collège de France — Sélection
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Semiweekly
Launched: 2006
Lectures by Collège de France professors on history, society, science, culture.
Similar English podcasts: The Great Courses Daily, Intelligence Squared U.S., Reith Lectures, TED Talks Daily, In Our Time
Culture G
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2018
Short episodes on general knowledge and trivia.
Similar English podcasts: Stuff You Should Know, Slate’s Culture Gabfest, Las Culturistas, The Culture Study Podcast
Circular Metabolism Podcast
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Biweekly
Launched: 2019
Interviews on urban ecosystems, sustainability. Academic yet accessible.
Similar English podcasts: The Circular Economy Podcast, Getting in the Loop, In Our Time: Economics & Environment, The Great Transition
Choses à Savoir ÉCONOMIE
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Daily
Launched: 2019
Very short episodes on economics and economic news.
Similar English podcasts: Planet Money, Freakonomics Radio, EconTalk, The Indicator, BBC Business Daily
Technology
Silicon Carne
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Semiweekly
Launched: 2019
Long-form discussions on business, tech, startup culture.
Similar English podcasts: This Week in Startups, Acquired, a16z, StartUp, The Twenty Minute VC
Tech Café
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Semiweekly
Launched: 2014
Interviews and discussions on AI, video games, tech events and news.
Similar English podcasts: Daily Tech News Show, Waveform, Clockwise, The Vergecast, Decoder
IFTTD — If This Then Dev
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Semiweekly
Launched: 2019
For developers, DevOps, PMs—insights on IT and niche programming.
Similar English podcasts: Software Engineering Daily, Changelog, Syntax, Command Line Heroes, Talk Python To Me
Finscale
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2020
Interviews about FinTech and investment strategies.
Similar English podcasts: FinTech Insider, Rebank, Breaking Banks, Bank On It, The FinTech Blueprint
History
Les Grandes Traversées
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2015
Documentaries on historical figures: Kafka, Gandhi, Coco Chanel.
Similar English podcasts: BBC Documentary, Stuff You Missed in History Class, History Extra, In Our Time, Revolutions
Storiavoce
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Semiweekly
Launched: 2018
Covers history and civilizations from the journal Histoire & Civilisations.
Similar English podcasts: Hardcore History, History Hit, Age of Napoleon, The History of Rome, Our Fake History
Paroles d’histoire
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2018
Focuses on historiographic debates and ongoing research.
Similar English podcasts: New Books in History, Past Present, Ben Franklin’s World, Not Even Past, History of Philosophy
Choses à Savoir HISTOIRE
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Daily
Launched: 2018
Bite-sized episodes on curious historical facts.
Similar English podcasts: Stuff You Should Know, The History of Rome, Hardcore History, You Must Remember This, The British History Podcast
Games
Silence on joue !
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Semiweekly
Launched: 2009
Long‑running gaming news and trends show.
Similar English podcasts: Giant Bombcast, IGN Game Scoop, Kinda Funny Gamescast, Waypoint Radio, Split Screen
Le rendez-vous Jeux
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2014
Round‑table commentary on the video‑game industry.
Similar English podcasts: DLC, GamesIndustry.biz Podcast, Game Informer Show, Press Start, Game Mess Decides
The Share Players
iTunes
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2015
Independent reviews and open discussion format.
Similar English podcasts: Easy Allies, WhatCulture Gaming, IGN Unfiltered, Game Scoop!, Nextlander
Canard PC
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2022
Podcast editions of the magazine and Twitch analysis.
Similar English podcasts: PC Gamer Chat Log, Electronic Wireless Show, Waypoint Radio, Gamers With Jobs, Digital Foundry Direct
La Taverne du Gamer
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2022
Game reviews, news, cultural discussion.
Similar English podcasts: What’s Good Games, MinnMax Show, GameSpot After Dark, Kit & Krysta, Nintendo Voice Chat
Self‑Improvement
Change ma vie : Outils pour l’esprit
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2017
Psychology‑based tools for emotional intelligence and well‑being.
Similar English podcasts: The Life Coach School, Happier, The Happiness Lab, Ten Percent Happier, Optimal Living Daily
Métamorphose, éveille ta conscience !
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Semiweekly
Launched: 2019
Interviews on mental health, spirituality, holistic growth.
Similar English podcasts: On Being, Rich Roll Podcast, Mindvalley, SuperSoul Conversations, Impact Theory
Podcast Altitude
iTunes
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2020
Conversations with successful women on ambition, leadership, life balance.
Similar English podcasts: Women at Work, Goal Digger, Girlboss Radio, She Did It Her Way, Broad Experience
Extraterrien — Sport
iTunes | Spotify
Frequency: Weekly
Launched: 2019
In‑depth athlete interviews on performance, mindset, resilience. Useful beyond sport.
Similar English podcasts: Finding Mastery, High Performance, Rich Roll Podcast, Science of Success, The Athlete’s Mindset
Remember, the best way to learn a language is to enjoy it—find podcasts on topics that interest and engage you, even if they’re slightly challenging for your current level.
You can discover more high‑quality podcasts here. Over 400 and counting!