The Best Podcasts for Recruiters
Recruiting goes beyond just matching candidates with job openings—it's about ensuring the right talent finds the right opportunities. Whether you're new to recruiting or a seasoned professional, the following podcasts will provide essential insights to help refine your strategies and stay ahead of industry trends.

The Recruitment Hackers
- About: Gain insights from top talent acquisition leaders on a wide range of recruiting topics.
- Frequency: 1 episode/week
- Length: 15-30 minutes
- Where to Listen: Podcast Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Stitcher
The Chad & Cheese Podcast
- About: Join recruitment veterans Joel Cheesman and Chad Sowash as they dive into recruitment news, trends, and thought-provoking discussions.
- Frequency: 2 episodes/week
- Length: 30-40 minutes
- Where to Listen: Podcast Website, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, TuneIn, Stitcher, PlayerFM
Recruiting Future with Matt Alder
- About: A long-running podcast hosted by Matt Alder that explores the latest tools, strategies, and technology in talent acquisition.
- Frequency: 2 episodes/week
- Length: About 30 minutes
- Where to Listen: Podcast Website, Apple Podcasts?(People Managing People)?(ThriveMap)
The Recruitment Network Podcast
- About: Listen to inspirational stories and recruitment insights designed to motivate and educate recruiters.
- Frequency: 2 episodes/week
- Length: 30-40 minutes
- Where to Listen: Podcast Website, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Stitcher, Spotify
HR Happy Hour
- About: Hosted by Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane, this podcast covers a wide range of workplace topics, from talent management to recruiting and careers.
- Frequency: 1 episode/week
- Length: 30 minutes
- Where to Listen: Podcast Website, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Alexa, Spotify?(Growth Recruits)
The #SocialRecruiting Show
- About: Hosted by Katrina Collier and Glenn Martin, this podcast focuses on how social media and digital strategies are revolutionizing recruitment. It’s ideal for recruiters looking to harness the power of online branding.
- Frequency: Weekly
- Length: Varies
- Where to Listen: Podcast Website, YouTube, Spotify?(RecruiterFlow)?(Growth Recruits)
Recruiting Trailblazers
- About: Marcus Edwardes shares his 30 years of experience in recruitment, offering advice and tips to help recruiters succeed.
- Frequency: 2 episodes/week
- Length: 30-40 minutes
- Where to Listen: Podcast Website, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher
Secrets of Staffing Success
- About: This podcast dives into the secrets of success in staffing, with discussions on recruitment marketing, client relationships, and more.
- Frequency: 2 episodes/week
- Length: 30-45 minutes
- Where to Listen: Podcast Website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, PodBean
The Talent Cast
- About: Hosted by James Ellis, this lively podcast focuses on recruitment marketing, employer branding, and the importance of attracting the right talent through storytelling.
- Frequency: Weekly
- Length: Varies
- Where to Listen: Podcast Website, Spotify?(RecruiterFlow)?(ThriveMap)
Is your favorite podcast missing from this list? Let us know - we'd love to hear from you.
*Originally posted on 10/18/2021. Last updated on 9/9/2024.

Laura Kleffner is the VP of Marketing Operations at PracticeMatch.
She has been with PracticeMatch since 2014. Laura is responsible for the PracticeMatch marketing strategy to reach physicians as well as healthcare organizations with a need for physician recruitment resources.