I know we’re not the only ones producing project management podcasts filled with advice and takeaways that are insightful, practical, and actionable. There’s no shortage of voices and perspectives contributing knowledge and insights to project management these days.
I’d like to celebrate some of the best podcasts out there (including ours, 😉). Below, you’ll find my list of the best project management podcasts, along with popular episodes, podcast episode length, and where you can listen!
- The Digital Project Manager Podcast
- PM Point Of View
- PMO Strategies
- Project Management Happy Hour
- The Everyday PM
- Manage This
- People And Projects
1. The Digital Project Manager Podcast
| Host | Galen Low |
| Previous Host | Ben Aston |
| Total Episodes | 93 |
| Episode Length | ~ 1 hour |
Most Popular Episodes:
- Lessons Learned & Tales Of A Remote Project Manager (with Natalie Semczuk from Talkanatalk)
- Stop Pointing Fingers—Use A RACI Chart (with Suze Haworth)
- Managing Expectations The Right Way (With Natalie Semczuk from Talkanatalk)
- Nailing Requirements (with Kelly Suter From BI Worldwide)
- Make Your Sprint Retrospectives Awesome—Here’s How (With Alexa Huston From Crema)
As the resident Digital Project Manager, I chat with subject matter experts, real-world digital project managers, project professionals, and all manner of industry insiders to cover topics that matter in today’s project management landscape. Listeners get guidance on theory, tactics, methodologies, best practices, and other expert contributions from my guests and I. Join us as we shape and lead change in the field of project management.
Where To Listen:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | The DPM Website
2. PM Point Of View
| Host | Kendall Lott |
| Total Episodes | 96 |
| Episode Length | ~ 1 hour |
Most Popular Episodes:
- PMBOK 6: Scope & Schedule
- Project Failure!
- Cybersecurity in Project Management
- Advances in PM Part II: Beyond the PMBOK®
- Influencers in PM: Risk
Bonus: This episode with yours truly!
As an official project management podcast from PMIWDC (Project Management Institute, Washington, DC), PM Point Of View offers insights and engaging discussions from a litany of guests. Host Kendall Lott brings a wealth of experience from roles in project management and within the C-suite, and his guests bring experience from a wide range of disciplines and fields.
Where To Listen:
3. PMO Strategies
| Host | Laura Barnard |
| Total Episodes | 143 |
| Episode Length | ~ 30 minutes |
Most Popular Episodes:
- The Right Services for Your PMO
- The IMPACT PMO Leader Mindset: Instill Focus
- The IMPACT PMO Leader Mindset: Measure Outcomes
- The IMPACT PMO Leader Mindset: Adapt to Thrive
- The IMPACT PMO Leader Mindset: Perform Relentlessly
Laura Barnard’s podcast covers project managers and project management at the PMO (project management office) level. Her aim is to focus on impact and outcomes with her guests, rather than tools and processes (which are still important). Listen in on Laura and her guests as she shares insights for leading change, conducting change management, and improving your PMO to help deliver organizational success.
Where To Listen:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher
4. Project Management Happy Hour
| Hosts | Kim Essendrup & Kate Anderson |
| Total Episodes | 84 |
| Episode Length | ~ 1 hour |
Most Popular Episodes:
- The First 5 Questions To Ask Whenever You Start A New Project (Part 3 Of 5)
- How To Be A Project Manager: Kate And Kim Get Interviewed By A PM Student About Breaking Into The Field
- What I Wish I’d Known When I Started Project Management
- Transform From Project Manager To Project Leader - With Naomi Caietti
- The First 5 Questions To Ask Whenever You Start A New Project (Part 4 Of 5)
Kim and Kate’s podcast takes a more casual and frank approach to issues and challenges in the project management world. Alongside their guests, Kim and Kate offer advice, practical tips, and examples to help you tackle those challenges. The podcast also avoids the dullness sometimes associated with theory- or methodology-heavy topics.
Where To Listen:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher
5. The Everyday PM
| Host | Ann Campea |
| Total Episodes | 50 |
| Episode Length | ~ 30 minutes |
Recent Episodes:
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt vs Project Management Professional
- Assembling a Team with Marvel's The Avengers
- Defining a New Normal of Leadership with John Dyer
- How to Present Well with Dr. Cheryl Wood
- ProjectHub with Greg Christensen
The Everyday PM focused on, well, the everyday parts of project management. Ann Campea and her guests cover tactics, skills, and processes that project managers will use in their day-to-day work lives, as well as larger trends and career-focused topics. Guests bring a variety of experiences and perspectives that listeners can draw on.
Where To Listen:
6. Manage This
| Hosts | Andy Crowe & Bill Yates |
| Total Episodes | 148 |
| Episode Length | ~ 30 minutes |
Most Popular Episodes:
- Lean Six Sigma
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Advice for Someone Just Starting in Project Management
- The PMP Exam: 6th Edition Changes, What to Expect, and Tips to Pass
- Successful Stakeholder Engagement
Hosts Andy Crowe and Bill Yates cover project management topics in all kinds of sectors and fields—construction, infrastructure, health care, technology, and more. Glean insights from their conversations with qualified, expert guests that you can take back to your own organization or industry. Seasoned and new project managers alike will benefit from this podcast.
Where To Listen:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher
7. People And Projects
| Host | Andy Kaufman |
| Total Episodes | 368 |
| Episode Length | ~ 30 minutes |
Most Popular Episodes:
- What Does the Future of Work Look Like? Our interview with Scott Berkun, author of The Year Without Pants
- Leadership and Self-Deception, with Mitch Warner from The Arbinger Institute
- Taking Action on Your Crazy Ideas
- You Can Be a Better Writer, with Tips from Bryan A. Garner
- Helping Your Team Survive The Messy Middle of Projects
Andy Kaufman’s podcast has a massive backlog of episodes you can make your way through, each with practical tips and takeaways that you can put into action right away. Many episodes focus on soft skills and the less technical side of project management—things like project communication, leadership, productivity, and keeping teams engaged and motivated.
Where To Listen:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher
Found Your New Favourite Podcast Yet?
Podcasts are a great way to engage with project management experts and leaders in the field. No matter what stage your career is at, there’s always something to be learned or improved, and podcasts are a great way to do that. Plus, some of them even offer the opportunity to earn a professional development unit (PDU) or two!
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