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The best UK marketing podcasts for young marketers in 2026
A curated list of the best UK marketing podcasts for young marketers and apprentices in 2026 - practical, entertaining and career-shaping.
By Jack Frampton, Marketer 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.
Marketing Meetup
Practical, UK-focused, warm-hearted.
Growth Talks
DTC-focused, tactical, well-produced.
Everyone Hates Marketers
The anti-hype voice you occasionally need.
How to keep it useful
One take-away per episode into Notion. That's the whole system.
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
Explore more on this site
- Apprenticeship Hub →Free mentoring, vacancy help and guides for school leavers, parents and employers.
- Marketing Portfolio →Campaign design, sports graphics, editorial work and photography from Queen's College, Taunton.
- Video →Behind the scenes video and short-form apprenticeship content.
- About Jack Frampton →Marketer, apprenticeship advocate and Taunton keynote speaker.
About the author
Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Apprenticeship advocate
Jack Frampton is a marketer at Queen's College, Taunton, working across digital marketing, SEO, design, content and photography. He came through the apprenticeship route himself, founded the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening and speaks in schools across Somerset and the South West about apprenticeships as a route into marketing. He offers free mentoring for school leavers, parents and employers.
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