Should I listen at 1.5x speed?

Yes for information, no for storytelling.

Are UK-specific podcasts better?

For UK-specific tactics yes — US podcasts still lead on volume and depth.

Not fully, but 80% of the value for 0% of the cost.

Learning · 6 min read

A curated list of the best UK marketing podcasts for young marketers and apprentices in 2026 — practical, entertaining and career-shaping.

By Jack Frampton, Apprentice Advocate working at Queen's College, Taunton · Published 15 July 2026

Podcasts are one of the highest-ROI learning channels for a young marketer with a commute or a walk. Here's the 2026 shortlist.

Practical, UK-focused, warm-hearted.

DTC-focused, tactical, well-produced.

The anti-hype voice you occasionally need.

One take-away per episode into Notion. That's the whole system.

How many podcasts should I follow?: 3–5 — more becomes noise.
Should I listen at 1.5x speed?: Yes for information, no for storytelling.
Are UK-specific podcasts better?: For UK-specific tactics yes — US podcasts still lead on volume and depth.
Can podcasts replace courses?: Not fully, but 80% of the value for 0% of the cost.