The Ultimate List of Podcasts for Spanish Learners (Updated 2025)
50+ Interesting Podcasts that Will Help You Understand Spoken Spanish for Free
If you’re like many Spanish learners, you are better at reading Spanish than understanding spoken Spanish.
Unless you have had lots of exposure to native Spanish speakers, it can be hard to understand the rapid pace of Spanish speech.
To overcome this hump, it’s important to find quality audio that you can understand and listen to frequently.
With podcasts, you can boost your ability to understand spoken Spanish while you drive to work, clean your house, go for a run, or walk your dog.
Podcasts are simply radio shows broadcasted using the internet. You can subscribe to shows you like using services like Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and you will be notified when new episodes are published.
One of the best things about podcasts is that they provide free, accessible, and consistent content.
Many podcasts also have transcripts that you can read and follow along with as you listen. (Note: Sometimes there is a fee or premium subscription requirement to access full transcripts for some shows.)
Some podcasts are inactive and no longer provide new episodes, but don’t let that deter you. The archives of these podcasts are still available and have a wealth of great content.
With this extensive list of podcasts, you are bound to find something that works for you.
Podcasts for Beginners
A completely free audio course that teaches you to "think" in Spanish rather than just memorizing. Highly recommended for absolute beginners.
Created by polyglot Olly Richards, this podcast teaches Spanish through the power of story. Perfect for bridging the gap from beginner to intermediate.
Fascinating stories in easy-to-understand Spanish with a mix of English context. Great for training your ear without getting lost.
Ben and Marina (a couple living in Madrid) cover real conversational Spanish and culture from the very beginning.
Podcasts for Intermediate Learners
Juan creates hilarious and engaging stories that naturally repeat vocabulary and grammar structures. A favorite among intermediate learners.
A daily podcast (Monday to Friday) covering news, culture, and specific topics in clear Spanish from Spain.
Ana and David talk about Mexican culture and lifestyle. They speak clearly and explain new vocabulary as they go.
Nate and Andrea Alger discuss controversial topics, cultural events, and interview Spanish speakers.
Current events news broadcasts at a speed you can actually understand.
A good way to brush up on your Spanish by listening to stories of real life (Barcelona based).
Podcasts for Advanced Learners
From the creators of Radio Ambulante, this is a weekly news deep-dive into the most important stories in Latin America.
A psychology podcast that helps you understand how your mind works. 20-minute episodes perfect for advanced listening practice.
NPR's award-winning Spanish language podcast. Telling uniquely Latin American stories with high production value.
Learn Spanish by listening to conversations designed for the advanced/high intermediate learner.
A podcast about growth, personal development, and achieving your goals from a host based in the Dominican Republic.
Podcasts for All Levels
Of course, we have to mention our own podcast! Our show is for beginner and intermediate Spanish learners that love Latin music, travel, and culture.
Podcast with a native Spanish speaker from Colombia and a Spanish speaker (Rob) that has learned Spanish as a 2nd language.
Short episodes for students of all levels who want to improve their listening and speaking skills.
Learn Spanish idioms, culture, and grammar with video lessons.
Short lessons designed to teach you Spanish during your break, covering a variety of grammar concepts with detailed explanations.
Question and Answer sessions with a native Spanish speaker answering listener questions.
A guide to conversation hacking in Spanish.
Travel and Latin American Culture Podcasts
Daily episodes covering culture, news, and slang from Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and Peru.
Interesting stories about the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world on National Public Radio (NPR).
A Latin music and culture podcast.
Podcasts with Slang and Colloquial Expressions
Real Mexican Spanish conversations. They explain slang and colloquialisms in a very natural way.
Listen to native Mexicans talk about grammar, regionalisms, slang and more.
Podcasts with Dialogues
Lessons with dialogue and Spanish grammar explanations by a Spanish teacher (native speaker from Spain), 100% in Spanish but speaks slowly and clearly.
Includes a soap-opera style story called "Verano Español" that helps you follow a narrative.
Grammar-Focused Podcasts
A grammar review for intermediate and advanced learners.
Teaches grammar through dialogues with detailed explanations from absolute beginner through advanced levels.
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There you have it, the big list of Spanish podcasts for all levels and interests.
Don’t be afraid to try out a variety of podcasts and only subscribe to the ones that you find useful.
The most important thing is that you find what works for you, stay interested, and have fun while you’re learning Spanish.
Tamara Marie
Host
¡Hola! My name is Tamara Marie. I’m a language coach specializing in brain-friendly methods to learn foreign languages faster. I speak English (US native), Spanish (advanced), and Brazilian Portuguese (beginner). I’m a Latin music & dance addict and passionate about helping people learn languages.
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