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The 10 Best Italian Podcasts in 2026
These are 10 of the most popular Italian podcasts in the world, all featured in the Apple Podcast charts. They range from True Crime and Personal Finance to Science and Ancient Mythology. They are popular with Italian natives, so they are on the more advanced side. If you are looking for something easier, check out our list of beginner Italian podcasts (for A1-A2), our intermediate Italian podcasts (for B1-B2), or browse all Italian podcasts by difficulty / speed / popularity available in our podcast search engine.
Our Top 10
Indagini
True CrimeStefano Nazzi, a journalist at Il Post, digs into some of the most famous Italian crime cases and follows what happened after the headlines faded. Each episode is a deep, meticulously researched story released on the first of the month. Over 100 episodes averaging about 45 minutes each.
The Bull - Il tuo podcast di finanza personale
Business / Personal FinanceEverything you need to know about saving and investing, stripped of jargon and unnecessary technicalities. The show breaks down personal finance into practical, actionable advice that anyone can follow. Over 300 episodes averaging about 40 minutes each.
La Zanzara
News & PoliticsGiuseppe Cruciani and David Parenzo host one of Italy’s most talked-about current affairs shows, tackling the news without taboos or censorship. Listeners call in with opinions that range from provocative to outrageous, making every episode unpredictable. The most reviewed Italian podcast on this list with over 5,000 ratings.
Stories
News / JournalismCecilia Sala goes in search of the stories that explain the world around us, from geopolitics to everyday life. Each episode is a short, tightly narrated piece of journalism that gets straight to the point. The largest archive on this list with over 900 episodes, each about 10 minutes long.
Tavolo Parcheggio
Comedy / Society & CultureGianmarco Zagato and Nicole Pallado bring chaotic, unfiltered conversations about life, pop culture, and whatever comes to mind. The energy is loose and spontaneous, like eavesdropping on two friends who happen to be wildly popular online. Nearly 120 episodes averaging about an hour each.
Il Podcast di PsiNel
Psychology / Personal GrowthItaly’s first podcast dedicated to psychology and personal growth, running since 2013. Episodes cover everything from managing anxiety to building better habits, all grounded in real psychological research. Nearly 1,000 episodes averaging about 35 minutes each.
Bite-sized science episodes that explain everyday phenomena, from how energy grids work to the geology beneath your feet. Each episode runs between 5 and 10 minutes, making it one of the easiest shows on this list to fit into a busy schedule. Nearly 350 episodes and growing.
Mitologia: le meravigliose storie del mondo antico
History / MythologyThe great stories of Greek and Roman mythology, retold with care and a sense of wonder. The podcast treats myth as a mirror for understanding ourselves, bringing ancient tales to life for a modern audience. Nearly 270 episodes averaging about 20 minutes each.
Power Pizza
Pop Culture / LeisureNick, Sio, and Lorro talk about movies, books, TV shows, and video games with infectious enthusiasm and zero pretension. The conversations are loose, funny, and packed with opinions on whatever they have been watching, reading, or playing. Nearly 400 episodes averaging about 50 minutes each.
Don Chisciotte
News / EconomicsA data-driven look at current economic events, drawing on reports from major national and international research institutions. Episodes break down complex economic topics into clear, accessible analysis. Over 450 episodes averaging about an hour each.
Looking for more?
These are the biggest Italian podcasts on LangoPod, but they’re not the only ones. Browse all Italian podcasts to find more and filter by difficulty, genre, and topic. If you’re still building your Italian, start with our beginner Italian podcasts or intermediate Italian podcasts for shows matched to your level.