Podcasts for short-term rental hosts

25 active podcasts for Airbnb, vacation rental, glamping, mid-term and B&B hosts, grouped by topic. Each card shows the date of the newest episode we saw, and only shows still publishing are listed.

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Hosting and operations

Host Planet

UK

Hosted by James Varley

Strategies for hosts, holiday let owners and managers on Airbnb hosting, direct bookings, revenue management, guest experience and listing optimisation.
- General hosting
- Direct booking and marketing
- Pricing and data
Produced by

Host Planet

Newest episode seen

November 7, 2026

Listen at hostplanet.club (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: Host Planet (opens in new tab) Spotify: Host Planet (opens in new tab)
Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions

Pennsylvania

Hosted by Jeremiah Noll

A question-and-answer show on everyday STR problems such as cleaners, contractors and reviews, hosted by an operator in Pennsylvania's mountains.
- General hosting
- Mountain markets
- Property management
Newest episode seen

November 5, 2026

Listen at podcasts.apple.com (opens in new tab)
Step Up Your STR

International

Hosted by Cara Shimizu

Interior design and decorating advice for vacation rental owners and managers, plus broader business strategy.
- Design and guest experience
Produced by

VR Decor

Newest episode seen

October 30, 2026

Listen at podcasts.apple.com (opens in new tab) Spotify: Step Up Your STR (opens in new tab)
Superhosts Down Under

Australia

Hosted by Silvia and Ray

Guidance for aspiring hosts on setting up and running an Airbnb in Australia, with stories from hosts and industry guests.
- General hosting
Produced by

Ray Yee Consulting

Newest episode seen

November 2, 2026

Listen at podcasts.apple.com (opens in new tab) Spotify: Superhosts Down Under (opens in new tab)
Thanks For Visiting

International

Hosted by Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian

Practical advice on running an Airbnb as a side business or full business, drawing on the hosts' experience and interviews with other hosts.
- General hosting
- Design and guest experience
Newest episode seen

November 5, 2026

Listen at thanksforvisiting.com (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: Thanks For Visiting (opens in new tab) Spotify: Thanks For Visiting (opens in new tab)
The Confident Host Podcast

UK

Hosted by Kay Gibbs

A holiday let coach shares tips from her own and clients' experience, with expert guests, on improving holiday lets and growing bookings.
- General hosting
- Direct booking and marketing
Newest episode seen

June 13, 2026

Listen at podcasts.apple.com (opens in new tab) Spotify: The Confident Host Podcast (opens in new tab)
Vacation Rental Success

Canada

Hosted by Heather Bayer

Heather Bayer discusses owning and managing vacation rentals and interviews vacation homeowners and industry guests.
- General hosting
- Property management
- Direct booking and marketing
Produced by

Vacation Rental Formula

Newest episode seen

November 4, 2026

Listen at vacationrentalformula.com (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: Vacation Rental Success (opens in new tab) Spotify: Vacation Rental Success (opens in new tab)

Investing and mid-term rentals

Airbnb Host Coach

International

Hosted by Culin Tate and Danielle Tate

A couple who invest in Airbnb properties cover buying, running and scaling short-term rentals, with guest interviews.
- Investing
- General hosting
Newest episode seen

November 3, 2026

Listen at sites.libsyn.com (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: Airbnb Host Coach (opens in new tab) Spotify: Airbnb Host Coach (opens in new tab)
Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast

International

Hosted by Michael Sjogren

Material for new and experienced investors on launching, automating and scaling an Airbnb business.
- Investing
- Property management
Newest episode seen

November 2, 2026

Listen at strsecrets.com (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast (opens in new tab) Spotify: Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast (opens in new tab)
The Mid-Term Rental Show

International

Hosted by Bailey Kramer

An investor covers choosing markets, analyzing deals, furnishing units and keeping them filled with mid-term guests.
- Mid-term rentals
- Investing
Newest episode seen

November 2, 2026

Listen at podcasts.apple.com (opens in new tab) Spotify: The Mid-Term Rental Show (opens in new tab)
The Short Term Show

International

Hosted by Avery Carl

Interviews with STR investors and founders of Airbnb-related companies about buying, managing and co-hosting short-term rentals.
- Investing
- Property management
Produced by

The Short Term Shop

Newest episode seen

November 4, 2026

Listen at theshorttermshop.com (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: The Short Term Show (opens in new tab) Spotify: The Short Term Show (opens in new tab)

Glamping, mountain, beach, city and regional

From Check In to Check Out

South Carolina

A Myrtle Beach property manager's team discusses short-term rentals in that beach market, including platform rule changes and rental classifications.
- Beach and vacation homes
- Property management
Produced by

Elliott Beach Rentals, a Myrtle Beach property manager

Newest episode seen

November 4, 2026

Listen at podcasts.apple.com (opens in new tab)
Live Let Thrive Podcast

United States

Hosted by Myka and Steve

Covers Airbnb, PadSplit room rentals, corporate rentals and rental arbitrage as ways to rent out property, plus creative ways to buy it.
- City hosting and arbitrage
- Mid-term rentals
- Investing
Newest episode seen

November 4, 2026

Listen at liveletthrive.com (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: Live Let Thrive Podcast (opens in new tab) Spotify: Live Let Thrive Podcast (opens in new tab)
Michigan Short Term Rentals

Michigan

Hosted by Jordan and Tony

Regulations, tools, systems, market selection and amenities for short-term rentals in Michigan, plus interviews with rental owners.
- General hosting
- Investing
Newest episode seen

November 3, 2026

Listen at podcasts.apple.com (opens in new tab) Spotify: Michigan Short Term Rentals (opens in new tab)
Outdoor Hospitality Podcast

International

Hosted by Connor and Shari Heilala

Operators and brands in glamping, unique stays, RV parks and campgrounds discuss launching, growing and selling outdoor hospitality businesses.
- Glamping and outdoor stays
- Cabins and unique stays
Produced by

Sage Outdoor Advisory

Newest episode seen

October 29, 2026

Listen at outdoorhospitalitypod.com (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: Outdoor Hospitality Podcast (opens in new tab) Spotify: Outdoor Hospitality Podcast (opens in new tab)
The Business of Glamping and Unique Holiday Rentals

International

Hosted by Sarah Riley

Masterclasses and interviews on planning, building and running glamping and unique-stay sites such as treehouses, domes, yurts and safari tents.
- Glamping and outdoor stays
- Cabins and unique stays
Newest episode seen

July 31, 2026

Listen at inspiredcoursesvip.com (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: The Business of Glamping and Unique Holiday Rentals (opens in new tab) Spotify: The Business of Glamping and Unique Holiday Rentals (opens in new tab)
The Smoky Mountain Vacation Rental Forum

Tennessee

Hosted by Tom Goodwin

Conversations for cabin owners, self-managers and management companies about how vacation rentals are run in the Great Smoky Mountains.
- Mountain markets
- Cabins and unique stays
- Property management
Newest episode seen

November 4, 2026

Listen at podcasts.apple.com (opens in new tab) Spotify: The Smoky Mountain Vacation Rental Forum (opens in new tab)

Direct booking, pricing and marketing

Brand & Market

International

Hosted by Ali Haney

Branding, marketing and guest experience for Airbnb hosts building a recognizable rental brand.
- Direct booking and marketing
- Design and guest experience
Newest episode seen

November 4, 2026

Listen at podcasts.apple.com (opens in new tab) Spotify: Brand & Market (opens in new tab)
Get Paid For Your Pad

International

Hosted by Jasper Ribbers, Eric Moeller and Kaye Putnam

Pricing, revenue management, direct bookings, listing optimization and guest experience for hosts and STR operators, with host and industry interviews.
- Pricing and data
- Direct booking and marketing
- General hosting
Produced by

Freewyld Foundry

Newest episode seen

November 2, 2026

Listen at freewyldfoundry.com (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: Get Paid For Your Pad (opens in new tab) Spotify: Get Paid For Your Pad (opens in new tab)
Heads In Beds Show

International

Hosted by Conrad O'Connell and Paul Manzey

Search, social and email marketing for vacation rental and accommodation businesses that want more direct bookings.
- Direct booking and marketing
- Property management
Produced by

Build Up Bookings

Newest episode seen

November 4, 2026

Listen at buildupbookings.com (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: Heads In Beds Show (opens in new tab) Spotify: Heads In Beds Show (opens in new tab)
STR Data Lab

International

Hosted by Jamie Lane

A travel economist walks through market data and industry numbers for people starting or scaling short-term rental businesses.
- Pricing and data
- Investing
- Property management
Produced by

AirDNA

Newest episode seen

November 5, 2026

Listen at podcasts.apple.com (opens in new tab) Spotify: STR Data Lab (opens in new tab)
The Boostly Podcast

UK

Hosted by Mark Simpson and Liam Carolan

Strategies for winning more direct bookings and depending less on OTAs, aimed at short-term rental and small hospitality owners.
- Direct booking and marketing
- General hosting
Produced by

Boostly

Newest episode seen

June 22, 2026

Listen at boostly.co.uk (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: The Boostly Podcast (opens in new tab) Spotify: The Boostly Podcast (opens in new tab)

B&Bs, inns and property management

Bed, Breakfast & Business

International

Hosted by Gerry MacPherson

Each episode answers a practical question about starting or running a bed and breakfast, including marketing, pricing and direct bookings.
- B&Bs and inns
- Pricing and data
- Direct booking and marketing
Newest episode seen

November 3, 2026

Listen at bedsbreakfastsbusiness.com (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: Bed, Breakfast & Business (opens in new tab) Spotify: Bed, Breakfast & Business (opens in new tab)
Frictionless Innkeeper Podcast

International

Hosted by Steve Short

Interviews with innkeepers and lodging experts about the work of running an independent inn.
- B&Bs and inns
- Design and guest experience
Newest episode seen

October 5, 2026

Listen at frictionlessinnkeeper.libsyn.com (opens in new tab) Apple Podcasts: Frictionless Innkeeper Podcast (opens in new tab) Spotify: Frictionless Innkeeper Podcast (opens in new tab)
Vacation Rental Scale-Up

International

Hosted by Thibault Masson

Platform strategy, market trends and technology for vacation rental managers and STR operators in the US and Europe.
- Property management
- Pricing and data
Produced by

Rental Scale-Up

Newest episode seen

October 29, 2026

Listen at podcasts.apple.com (opens in new tab) Spotify: Vacation Rental Scale-Up (opens in new tab)

Podcasts for short-term rental hosts

Hosting and operations

Host Planet

Short Term Rental Problems and Solutions

Step Up Your STR

Superhosts Down Under

Thanks For Visiting

The Confident Host Podcast

Vacation Rental Success

Investing and mid-term rentals

Airbnb Host Coach

Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast

The Mid-Term Rental Show

The Short Term Show

Glamping, mountain, beach, city and regional

From Check In to Check Out

Live Let Thrive Podcast

Michigan Short Term Rentals

Outdoor Hospitality Podcast

The Business of Glamping and Unique Holiday Rentals

The Smoky Mountain Vacation Rental Forum

Direct booking, pricing and marketing

Brand & Market

Get Paid For Your Pad

Heads In Beds Show

STR Data Lab

The Boostly Podcast

B&Bs, inns and property management

Bed, Breakfast & Business

Frictionless Innkeeper Podcast

Vacation Rental Scale-Up