The Best L&D Podcasts in 2024

It’ll come as no surprise that we love a podcast. The team have been known to listen to our own (yes, for fun!), but there are plenty of others we tune into regularly. We might even have made an appearance on some of them, too.

We’d recommend you check out:

1. The Learning Hack – John Helmer
   

This podcast explores the most intriguing questions and showcases some of the best minds in L&D. John considers how significant innovations are shaping the future of learning.

Listen to some of the episodes:

• What Do We Speak About When We Speak About AI? with Donald H. Taylor
• Uncertainty with Katherine Templar Lewis & Sam Conniff
• The Human Moment with Rob Hubbard

2. L&D Disrupt – HowNow
   

Every two weeks, HowNow speak to forward-thinking experts about the biggest issues in L&D. Their guest speakers include:

• Adam Lacey – Future Human Skills We’ll Need To Thrive In The AI Era
• Ross Stevenson – How To Find Tech That Solves Your Problems In L&D
• Kat Bernardes and Cathy Acratopulo – 5 Steps To Great Employee Experiences

Listen to all episodes here. 

3. Mind Tools L&D Podcast 

The team at Mind Tools speak with industry leaders about all things work, performance, and learning. The most recent episodes are:

• Samantha Tulloch - Public Speaking in L&D
• Tony Manwani - Bringing Spaced Practice into Workplace Learning
• Kacper Lodzikowski - How Do We Leverage AI for Education?

4. The Death of E-Learning by Learning Pool
   

As Learning Pool explains, this podcast “cuts through the bluster to get to the heart of what online learning should be – and what it shouldn’t.” They (bravely!) ask their guests which element of L&D they’d get rid of if they had the opportunity.

Some great episodes include: 

• Question Time: Spilling the T on LD 
• Do You See Yourself? - LGBTQ+ Representation in Online Training
• Dr Page Chen - The Whole Package - Explaining Strategic Learning Experience Design

5. The Learning & Development Podcast by David James
   

David James, CLO at 360Learning, discusses topics affecting the profession alongside expert guests. Some of the great episodes include:

• L&D Leadership Today With Simon Gibson
• Using Data to Build Skills With Laura Paramoure
• L&D Leadership, Making Impact and Skills-based Learning With Josh Novelle
  

6. L&D Challenges Podcast by Assemble You
   

It wouldn’t be right to leave our own podcast off the list. Adam Lacey meets with industry experts to gather their insights and look at the challenges faced by L&D professionals. Here are links to some of the episodes:

• How L&D Can Adapt to Business Change with Craig Hamill and Lyndsay Taylor from Direct Line
• Explore the Global Sentiment Survey with Don Taylor
• Transforming L&D at AO with Stephen Holderness

Incorporating Hybrid Training

Incorporating hybrid training into your learning strategy can greatly enhance the effectiveness of your training programs for employees. These podcasts offer valuable insights into the latest trends and innovative strategies in L&D, making them a must-listen for anyone involved in employee development.

Whether you're looking to improve your training programs for employees or explore new methods of hybrid training, these podcasts provide a wealth of knowledge and practical tips to help you stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of learning and development.

By listening to these expert discussions, you can gain a deeper understanding of how hybrid training can be seamlessly integrated into your training programs for employees, ultimately leading to more engaged and skilled employees.

Don't miss out on these valuable resources that can help you transform your L&D initiatives and achieve better learning outcomes through hybrid training and effective training programs for employees.

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