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The 15 Best Intermediate Italian Podcasts in 2026 (B1-B2)
Most lists of “Italian podcasts for learners” recommend the same language-learning shows. These 15 are real Italian podcasts made for Italian listeners, covering everything from geopolitics to basketball to yoga. They’re split into two groups: podcasts that work well at B1, and podcasts that are comfortable once you’re at B2.
Best Italian Podcasts for B1 Learners
These podcasts have slower-than-average speech and everyday vocabulary. If you’re starting to move beyond learning materials, start here.
Don Chisciotte
Geopolitics / Current affairsWeekly geopolitics podcast where hosts Oscar and Renato break down international affairs, from US tariff rulings to the war in Ukraine. A recent episode traces how a Supreme Court decision on emergency trade powers opened a period of enormous economic uncertainty. The pace is relaxed at around 140 words per minute, with a clear narrative style. Episodes run about an hour, with over 450 available.
Bitcoin Italia Podcast
Finance / CryptoItalian Bitcoin podcast where hosts Ricky and Guybrush mix crypto news with playful banter. A recent episode opens with a riff on Raz Degan’s viral fasting challenge before getting into the week’s Bitcoin developments. The pace is similar to Don Chisciotte with straightforward vocabulary. Episodes run about an hour, with over 370 available.
Actually
Interviews / LifestyleInterview podcast where host Riccardo explores different topics with guests, often recording live. One episode sits down with the CEO of pasta chain Miscusi to untangle nutrition myths, starting from the host’s confession that he buys any supplement a PhD recommends on Instagram. A bit faster at around 155 wpm, with episodes of about 35 minutes and nearly 500 in the archive.
Strategia Digitale
Digital strategy / BusinessHost Giulio Gaudiano explores how to work and live better using digital tools. A recent episode interviews the founder of a charity efficiency platform about how to maximize the real-world impact of online donations. The pace is close to Don Chisciotte, with short episodes of about 25 minutes. Over 1000 episodes in the archive.
Ball don't Lie
Basketball / SportsItalian NBA podcast where a panel breaks down the week’s basketball news with fast, casual banter. A recent episode debates whether the All-Star Game is truly back after Kevin Durant called out Jokic and Doncic for not trying. One of the faster B1 picks at around 150 wpm, but the relaxed tone keeps it easy to follow. Episodes run about an hour and a half, with around 300 available.
LiberaMente
Personal growth / MindsetPersonal growth podcast that mixes life lessons with honest self-reflection. A milestone episode marks the host’s 40th birthday with 40 lessons learned, from accepting that you don’t choose your starting point in life to recognizing that the best lessons come from listening to others. The pace is around 150 wpm with everyday vocabulary. Episodes are about 25 minutes, with over 320 available.
Il podcast di Denise
Yoga / WellnessYoga, meditation, and wellness with Denise Della Giacoma, founder of Yoga Academy. A recent episode reflects on a trip to Milan where an early morning run turned into a search for green space, a reminder of how much she depends on nature for balance. The pace is similar to LiberaMente, with short episodes of about 20 minutes and over 375 available.
Italian Podcasts for B2 Learners
These podcasts speak at a more natural pace with broader vocabulary. If the B1 picks feel too slow, move here.
Il Podcast di PsiNel
Psychology / Personal growthItaly’s longest-running psychology podcast, where host Gennaro Romagnoli explores mental health and personal growth. Episode 625 asks where your thoughts actually go when you let them go, challenging the idea that unresolved thoughts pile up like dust under a carpet. The pace steps up to around 160 words per minute, but the clear, structured delivery keeps it accessible. Episodes are about 35 minutes, with nearly 1000 in the archive.
ONE MORE TIME di Luca Casadei
Interviews / Human storiesDeep personal interviews where guests share stories of resilience and starting over. A recent episode follows a woman who discovered as a child that both her parents were struggling with addiction, and traces how she rebuilt from that starting point. The pace is similar to PsiNel with emotional, everyday vocabulary. Episodes run about an hour, with around 290 available.
Tintoria
ComedyComedy podcast where the hosts riff on pop culture, politics, and whatever is happening that week. A recent Sanremo special opens with a fictional bit where a politician dictates their vacation destination and travel companions, complete with an approved list of right-wing comedians. The fastest podcast on this list at around 165 wpm, with slang that pushes you into B2 territory. Episodes run about 75 minutes, with over 400 available.
Alessandro Barbero Podcast - La Storia
History / Political analysisHistory and political analysis from one of Italy’s most recognized historians. A recent episode dissects a constitutional reform, explaining how a small change in how judicial council members are selected could quietly shift the balance of power between government and courts. Around 160 wpm with clear, analytical language that rewards close listening. Episodes are about 45 minutes, with around 350 available.
EasyApple
Technology (Apple)Long-running Apple and tech podcast where hosts Federico and Luca cover the week’s news with a relaxed, chatty style. A rare solo episode (Luca is out sick for the first time in 17 years) detours into a review of Data Center, a game where you build and cable server racks. The pace is moderate at around 150 wpm, but the tech vocabulary is what puts this in B2. Episodes are about 50 minutes, with over 750 in the archive.
Black Box
FinanceNarrative finance podcast that explores how money and investing have changed. A recent episode traces how finance went from imposing buildings and whispered phone calls to a single tap between a WhatsApp message and a metro ride. Around 155 wpm with finance vocabulary. Short episodes of about 17 minutes, with around 400 available.
PARLARNE TRA AMICI
Books / LiteratureBook discussion podcast hosted by Daria Bignardi with Silvia Righini and Stefano Sgambati. A recent episode reads from Edouard Louis, whose autobiographical writing about poverty, addiction, and identity sparks a conversation about how writers use their own family as material. Around 155 wpm with literary vocabulary. Episodes are about 50 minutes, with 37 available.
Joypad
GamingGaming podcast where Matteo Bordone, Francesco Fossetti, and a rotating cast discuss the week’s news and reviews. A recent episode covers Phil Spencer’s departure and features a running bit about the previous owner of one host’s phone number, who keeps getting calls from Morocco. Around 160 wpm with gaming vocabulary that’s mostly international. Episodes are about 50 minutes, with around 95 available.
Looking for more?
These 15 are a starting point. Browse all Italian podcasts on LangoPod to find more. You can filter by difficulty, genre, and topic, and every podcast comes with transcripts to help you follow along.