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11 internal communication podcasts to listen to in 2027
Every internal communicator needs an internal comms podcast
Internal comms can be a lonely job. You might be a team of one, juggling the CEO’s all-hands deck, a benefits rollout and the newsletter in the same week. Podcasts are an easy way to borrow ideas from peers who’ve been there, on your commute, on a walk or while you’re building that newsletter.
We picked shows that give you something you can use, whether that’s a fresh tactic, a sharper way to talk to leaders or a bit of encouragement on a tough day.
How we picked these shows
- Made for internal communicators. Every show here focuses on employee comms, engagement or the people doing that work, not general PR or marketing.
- Practical takeaways. You should leave each episode with something to try.
- Real practitioners behind the mic. Hosts and guests who have done the job, not just written about it.
- Still worth your time in 2027. We stuck to shows with an active catalog you can dive into today.
The top internal communication podcasts
Ask Devin
Host: Devin Owens, strategic communications at Workshop
Format: Advice column you can read or listen to
Best for: Getting unstuck on a specific, real-world comms problem
Ask Devin is an advice column made just for internal communicators, and the podcast brings it to your ears. You send in the question that’s keeping you up at night, and Devin answers it with practical, human advice (and a little humor) you won’t get from a chatbot.
Devin has worked in internal comms at startups and established companies, so the answers come from someone who has actually prepped the all-hands and rewritten the CEO memo. Recent questions cover keeping a CEO interview free of corporate jargon, building an employee champion group, whether IC should live in one department and what a solo IC leader should build toward.
Why it’s #1: Most podcasts give you someone else’s story. Ask Devin answers yours. It’s the closest thing to having a comms bestie on call.
Listen: Ask Devin on Spotify · Submit a question · Get the monthly roundup (with an audio version) at ask-devin.com
The Internal Comms Podcast
Host: Katie Macaulay (AB)
Best for: Big-picture thinking from IC thought leaders
One of the UK’s first internal comms podcasts, released every other Wednesday. Katie interviews leading voices on improving workplace communication, from running IC as a team of one to where the profession is headed.
Listen: The Internal Comms Podcast at AB
Candid Comms
Host: Rachel Miller (All Things IC)
Best for: Honest advice on the craft of internal comms
Rachel draws on years of practicing and teaching internal communication to share candid stories and advice with expert guests. Episodes on topics like auditing your internal comms make it a go-to for building your skills.
Listen: Candid Comms
Engaging Internal Comms
Host: Craig Smith (The Big Picture People)
Best for: Connecting comms to change, engagement and L&D
Launched in 2020 and released every other Tuesday, this show links internal comms with organizational development, change and learning. It’s a great listen if you want to grow into a trusted advisor for your leaders.
Listen: Engaging Internal Comms on Apple Podcasts
Redefining Communications
Host: Jenni Field
Best for: Quick hits on culture, leadership and hybrid work
Running since October 2021, with episodes around 15 minutes long. Jenni covers employee comms, culture and leadership in a format that fits neatly into a coffee break.
Listen: Redefining Communications
For Immediate Release
Hosts: Shel Holtz and Neville Hobson
Best for: Staying current on comms tech and trends
The flagship show of the FIR Podcast Network, hosted by two of communication podcasting’s earliest voices. It covers the wider comms world, with plenty that applies to internal communicators keeping an eye on AI and new channels.
Listen: For Immediate Release
EE Voice
Hosts: Sharon McIntosh and Sharon Phillips
Best for: Short, practical engagement tips
Part of the FIR Podcast Network, EE Voice looks at how internal communication shapes employee engagement, with bite-size tips you can put to work right away.
Listen: EE Voice on Apple Podcasts
Future of Internal Communication Podcast
Hosts: Jennifer Sproul, Cathryn Barnard and Dominic Walters (Institute of Internal Communication)
Best for: Where the profession is going next
From the IoIC, this three-host show explores the future of work and IC’s role in building trust, culture and performance.
Listen: Future of Internal Communication Podcast
Calm Edged Rebels
Hosts: Jenni Field, Trudy Lewis and Advita Patel
Best for: Career growth and confidence
A roundtable now in its sixth season, with episodes just under 40 minutes. Topics like imposter syndrome, engagement and leadership make it a supportive listen for communicators at any stage.
Listen: Calm Edged Rebels
Building Better Cultures
Host: Scott McInnes (Inspiring Change)
Best for: Leadership perspectives on culture
Scott interviews leaders about internal comms, engagement and leadership, sharing practical best practices for building a culture people want to be part of.
Listen: Building Better Cultures on Apple Podcasts
Dare To Be Deliberate
Host: Angee Linsey (Linsey Careers)
Best for: Planning your next career move in comms
Career-focused interviews with communication leaders, plus short career-advice episodes under 10 minutes. Ideal if you’re thinking about your next step.
Listen: Dare To Be Deliberate
The best internal communication podcasts
| Podcast | Host(s) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Ask Devin | Devin Owens (Workshop) | Real answers to specific comms questions, asked by real people doing the work |
| The Internal Comms Podcast | Katie Macaulay | Thought-leader interviews |
| Candid Comms | Rachel Miller | Honest craft advice |
| Engaging Internal Comms | Craig Smith | Comms + change and engagement |
| Redefining Communications | Jenni Field | Quick, easily digestible 15-minute episodes |
| For Immediate Release | Shel Holtz, Neville Hobson | Comms tech and trends |
| EE Voice | Sharon McIntosh, Sharon Phillips | Engagement tips |
| Future of Internal Communication | IoIC hosts | The future of the profession |
| Calm Edged Rebels | Jenni Field, Trudy Lewis, Advita Patel | Career confidence |
| Building Better Cultures | Scott McInnes | Leadership and culture |
| Dare To Be Deliberate | Angee Linsey | Comms career moves |
Want to be added to our list? We’re always on the hunt for awesome podcasts for internal communicators. Reach out to marketing@useworkshop.com with your submission, and we’ll get it added! 🙂
Find your next favorite comms podcast
The right podcast can make the work feel a little less lonely and a lot more doable. Pick one or two from this list, queue them up for your next walk and see what sticks.
If you only add one, make it Ask Devin. Listen on Spotify, send Devin your question and get the monthly roundup at ask-devin.com.
Internal communication podcast FAQs
It depends on what you need. If you want advice on a specific challenge, start with Ask Devin, where you can submit your own question. For interviews with industry leaders, try The Internal Comms Podcast or Candid Comms.
Yes. Ask Devin regularly answers questions from solo communicators, like what a solo IC leader should build toward. The Internal Comms Podcast also has episodes on running IC as a one-person team.
Redefining Communications runs about 15 minutes per episode, and Dare To Be Deliberate has career-advice episodes under 10 minutes. EE Voice also keeps its tips bite-size.
Submit it to Ask Devin. Devin answers real questions from internal communicators and shares the best ones in a monthly roundup.
