Shopping this season? 8 podcasts and episodes to help you get the most out of holiday deals

The holiday season is upon us! If you’re planning on shopping during the busiest retail days of the year, check out these podcast episodes for tips, steals, and deals. On our list, we’ve included an episode on Black Friday’s history, podcasts from retail gurus on trends, shopping tips, Cyber Monday bargains, and more advice from personal finance experts.

Listen in as hosts share gift giving ideas, non-consumer DIY options, and there’s also an episode for business owners looking to maximize their reach this holiday season.

Check out our list of episodes to stream if you’re looking forward to shopping this season:

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

On Vox Media Podcast Network’s “The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway,” the best-selling author, professor, and entrepreneur answers listeners’ questions about the economy. He’s breaking down “who’s winning and losing” and “how you can get ahead” in conversations with entrepreneurs, professors, and practitioners weighing in. Tune in for insight, opinions, ideas, and strategies to boost your business game.

The Stacking Benjamins Show

Every year, “The Stacking Benjamins Show” shares Black Friday savings tips to make your holiday shopping easier! Consumer expert Regina Conway joined hosts Joe Saul-Sehy & OG with updates on where you can snag deals this weekend. Tune in for the insider scoop on deals for beauty products, toys, home improvement items, kitchen appliances, and more. 

Sustainable Minimalists

If you’re into DIY gift ideas, check out Stephanie Seferian’s “Sustainable Minimalists.” Stephanie’s biweekly episodes share advice on how to create “eco-minimalist, non-toxic homes (without the extra work).” Past episodes shared 20 non-consumer gifts based on listeners’ questions and suggestions.

The Product Boss Podcast

“The Product Boss Podcast” shares tips for business owners ranging from promotional tips this holiday season to marketing strategies, Cyber Monday pep talks, and tools like a promo calendar you can apply to your operations. This series is hosted by entrepreneurs, product experts, and besties Jacqueline Snyder and Minna Khounlo-Sithep. 

NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast

On this episode, Sean Pyles, Anna Helhoski, and personal finance Nerd Amanda Barroso chat about tackling holiday shopping. Next, Sean and the Travel Nerds share tips on scoring the best travel prices this season.

Forever35

On the 5th annual gift guide, “Forever35” hosts Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer dole out shopping tips for gifting yourself, your friends, family, kids, and even acquaintances. If you’d like to be included in a future episode, leave a voicemail or text 781-591-0390. The podcast can also be reached at forever35podcast@gmail.com.

Stuff You Should Know

iHeartRadio’s “Stuff You Should Know” is a weekly podcast sharing episode-specific topics in under an hour with hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant. This episode shares Black Friday’s history, the mad-dash for holiday shopping after Thanksgiving, and how stores decide what sales to offer. It also breaks down statistics on how many people have gotten injured or died in the rush. Hear the history and more in this 46-minute episode.

Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain

Influencer and YouTuber Emma Chamberlain shares gifting tips in the “holiday shopping” episode of Ramble’s “Anything Goes.” She’s candid about the holiday season, then gets into gift-giving. Emma explains why she hates it and why it makes her anxious, shares some gift ideas, and why you should avoid giving live animals to others.