French-language podcasting

A guide to podcasts in French — from France, Quebec, Belgium, and beyond — and how to start your own.

By the numbers (2022)

Top French podcasts in France

  1. Les Grosses Têtes

    RTL's legendary comedy talk show. Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

  2. Espions, une histoire vraie

    France Inter's compelling documentary series on real spies. Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

  3. Affaires sensibles

    France Inter deep-dives into significant historical events and controversies. Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

  4. Les actus du jour – Hugo Décrypte

    Daily news explained clearly for a younger audience. Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

  5. Choses à Savoir

    Short daily episodes on fascinating facts across science, history, and culture. Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

Top French podcasts from Quebec

  1. Deviens-tu c'que t'as voulu

    Personal development and life stories from a Quebec perspective. Listen on Spotify

  2. Sous la fibre

    Technology and digital culture from Quebec. Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

  3. Fascinant!

    Radio-Canada's series on fascinating subjects. Listen on Apple Podcasts

  4. Les Pires Moments de l'Histoire

    History's worst and most dramatic moments, retold with dark humour. Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

  5. Le 5 à 7 Podcast

    Conversations on work, life, and creativity from Quebec. Listen on Apple Podcasts · Spotify

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