Best SEO Podcasts for Beginners & Pros
A podcast is one of the easiest ways to pick up SEO — you can learn on a walk, a commute or while doing the washing up. Below is an honest roundup of SEO podcasts worth your time, split into picks for beginners and picks for more experienced SEOs, with a short summary of what each one is good for. They are all free to listen to.
Best SEO podcasts for beginners
If you are just starting out, look for shows that explain ideas in plain English and do not assume you already know the jargon. These three are a friendly way in.
Search Off the Record
Google Search Relations team
Best for: Straight-from-Google guidance
Hosted by members of Google’s own Search Relations team, this one gets you information about how Search works directly from the source, in a relaxed, jargon-light chat. If you want to cut through myths and hear what Google actually says, start here.
The Recipe for SEO Success Show
Kate Toon
Best for: Small-business and first-timers
Kate Toon explains SEO in plain English with a focus on small business owners and people doing their own marketing. Friendly, practical and light on the technical jargon — a comfortable place to start if search feels overwhelming.
Marketing O’Clock
Cypress North team
Best for: Keeping up with the news
A weekly, fast-paced roundup of the latest search and digital marketing news, delivered with plenty of humour. A painless way to stay current without reading a dozen blogs every week.
Best SEO podcasts for experienced SEOs
Once you know the fundamentals, these shows go deeper — tactics, interviews and industry analysis you can actually apply to client or in-house work.
The Authority Hacker Podcast
Gael Breton & Mark Webster
Best for: Content and affiliate SEO tactics
Detailed, tactics-first episodes on building content sites, link building and growing organic traffic. Best once you know the basics and want tested, real-world playbooks you can apply.
Search Engine Journal Show
Search Engine Journal
Best for: Interviews with practitioners
Interview-led episodes with working SEOs and marketers covering strategy, technical SEO and industry shifts. A good way to hear how experienced people think through real problems.
Edge of the Web
Erin Sparks and guests
Best for: News plus expert interviews
Mixes weekly search news with in-depth interviews. It goes deeper than a quick news roundup, so it suits people who already follow the industry and want more analysis.
Voices of Search
Benjamin Shapiro and guests
Best for: Short, focused daily episodes
Bite-sized episodes on a single SEO or content marketing topic at a time. Handy when you want a quick, focused listen rather than an hour-long deep dive.
Put what you learn into practice — free
Podcasts are great for ideas, but SEO sticks when you actually do it. Try what you hear with our free tools — no sign-up required:
- Keyword search volume checker — See estimated monthly searches for any keyword you hear discussed.
- AI keyword ideas — Generate fresh, related keyword ideas around a topic in seconds.
- Keyword research guide — A step-by-step written guide to go alongside your listening.
- All free SEO tools — Browse the full set — density, readability, meta tags and more.
Best SEO podcasts — FAQ
What is the best SEO podcast for beginners?
If you are brand new, Search Off the Record (from Google’s own team) and The Recipe for SEO Success Show (Kate Toon) are both approachable and jargon-light. Start with whichever style you prefer — official guidance or friendly small-business coaching.
Are these SEO podcasts free?
Yes. Every podcast in this roundup is free to listen to on the usual apps like Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. You do not need a paid subscription to any of them.
How many SEO podcasts should I follow?
Two or three is plenty. Pick one news-style show to stay current and one or two tactical or interview shows to go deeper. Following too many just means a backlog you never clear.
Do podcast publishing schedules change?
Yes — shows pause, rebrand or wind down over time, so a podcast that was weekly may become occasional. Check the latest episodes in your podcast app before committing, and treat this list as a starting point rather than a guarantee of what is currently airing.