10 French Podcasts to Discover This Summer (2026)

Summer is the ideal season to catch up on the podcasts you haven't had time to listen to. Long drives, beaches, sun loungers, morning runs along the coast: plenty of opportunities to discover shows that might just become permanent fixtures in your routine. Here are the 10 French-language podcasts we genuinely listen to at the studio in 2026.

Business & Entrepreneurship

1. GDIY (Génération Do It Yourself) — Matthieu Stefani

An absolute staple. Long-form (2 hours+), featuring entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and thinkers. Perfect for a long car journey. We love the depth of the conversations, even if the length can occasionally feel a bit daunting — but that's the price you pay for such editorial intimacy.

2. Le Panier — Laurent Kretz

The benchmark for French e-commerce and retail. Each week, a founder shares the behind-the-scenes story of their brand: figures, mistakes, key takeaways. A genuine crash course in business.

3. La Martingale — Matthieu Stefani

Investing, personal finance, property. A shorter, more concentrated format. Ideal if you want to understand the markets without having to trawl through the financial press every morning.

Culture & Society

4. Transfert — Slate.fr

True stories told in the first person. Polished production, immaculate editing. The perfect podcast to enjoy stretched out on a sun lounger with a cold drink in hand.

5. Programme B — Binge Audio

Current affairs broken down in 20 minutes, in a daily format. Pacy, rigorous, and free from the chaotic chatter of breakfast radio. Spot on for a morning run.

6. Les Couilles sur la Table — Victoire Tuaillon

Five years after its launch, it remains one of the sharpest podcasts on contemporary masculinity. With standalone episodes, you can jump in wherever you like.

Tech & Creation

7. Silicon Carne — Carlos Diaz

Direct from San Francisco, tech news seen from the inside. Very little waffle, plenty of practical analysis. One of the few French-language tech podcasts that isn't simply a rehash of TechCrunch.

8. Nouveau Départ — Nicolas Colin & Laetitia Vitaud

Economics, the future of work, structural change. Measured, beautifully scripted, almost like an audio magazine. Best saved for quieter days.

Voice & Narrative

9. Vulgaire — Marine Baousson

Complex topics made accessible by a comedian. It could easily miss the mark, but it lands perfectly every time. A brisk format (25 mins), ideal for a one-way train journey.

10. Émotions — Louie Media

One emotion per episode, explored alongside unexpected guests. Premium production values, meticulously crafted storytelling. One of the crown jewels of French narrative podcasting.

“A good summer podcast is one you're genuinely glad to get back to at a red light.”

How We Choose What We Listen To

At the studio, we rely on three simple criteria: the voice (do you actually want to spend time with it?), the format (does it hold up over time?), and the preparation (can you tell real thought went into the episode?). These 10 podcasts tick all three boxes.

Have a wonderful summer of listening — and if any of these shows inspire you to launch your own come autumn, that's precisely what we're here for.