The Best Airbnb Podcasts for Hosts in 2026
The best Airbnb podcasts for hosts in 2026: eight shows still publishing, who each one suits, and the episode to start with. Checked October 2026.
The best Airbnb podcasts for hosts in 2026 are Get Paid For Your Pad for pricing, Thanks For Visiting for new and self-managing hosts, and The Short Term Show for buying your next property. All three still post a new episode every week. We checked every show on this page on October 13, 2026.
Below are eight Airbnb and short-term rental podcasts that still publish, plus one bonus. Each entry lists the hosts, who it suits and one episode to start with. Every show is free, and links go to Apple Podcasts or the show's own site.
What are the best Airbnb podcasts for hosts?
Get Paid For Your Pad
- Hosted by Jasper Ribbers, Eric Moeller and Kaye Putnam of Freewyld Foundry, a pricing and revenue management company. On air since 2014, new episodes weekly.
- For hosts who want better rates and fewer empty nights. Most episodes cover pricing, seasons and tools like PriceLabs.
- Start with How to Optimize Your Pricing for Shoulder Season (August 2026, 28 minutes).
- We were a guest in September 2023: listen to our episode.
Thanks For Visiting
- Hosted by Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian. On air since 2019, new episodes weekly.
- For new and self-managing hosts. Solo episodes often run under 20 minutes.
- Start with How to become a booked out Airbnb in 4 simple steps (October 2026, 15 minutes). It covers what to check before you cut your price.
The Short Term Show
- Hosted by Avery Carl, founder of The Short Term Shop, a real estate team for short-term rental buyers. On air since 2021, new episodes weekly.
- For hosts buying their next property. Expect markets, taxes and investor stories, in episodes under 40 minutes.
- Start with Are You Actually Paying All Your STR Taxes? (October 2026, 28 minutes). It covers lodging taxes that Airbnb and Vrbo may not handle for you.
Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast
- Hosted by Mike Sjogren and Mike Reilly. On air since 2020, new episodes weekly.
- For hosts growing from a few homes into a portfolio or a management company.
- Start with the September 2026 safety episode with former firefighter Justin Ford (40 minutes).
- We were a guest in September 2023: episode 166, on home swapping between hosts.
No Vacancy with Natalie Palmer
- Hosted by Natalie Palmer, an Airbnb host who manages her rentals remotely. On air since 2022, weekly with seasonal breaks.
- For hosts who care about hospitality, design and getting booked at higher rates.
- Start with What STR Hosts Get Wrong About Hospitality (May 2026, 50 minutes), with Poconos host Moira Sedgwick.
Vacation Rental Success
- Hosted by Heather Bayer, a longtime vacation rental owner and former CEO of a cottage rental agency. On air since 2013, new episodes weekly.
- For owners who run their rentals as a business. Recent episodes lean toward property managers.
- Start with What Autism Families Actually Look For In Your Listing (September 2026, 52 minutes).
Cocktails & Dreams Real Estate Podcast
- Hosted by Jeramie Worley. Back in September 2026 after a long break, with four new episodes so far.
- For vacation rental owners and real estate investors. Recent episodes cover design, pricing and local management.
- Start with Stop Guessing Your Nightly Rate (September 2026, 63 minutes).
- We were a guest in November 2023: YOUR Vacant Nights Become YOUR Vacation Nights.
Unlocked by Matt Landau
- Hosted by Matt Landau, founder of VRMB, who coaches independent vacation rental operators. Back in March 2026 after a break, with eight episodes this year and no set schedule.
- For hosts who want the human side of the business: leadership, mindset and AI. It is not a tactics show.
- Start with Visionary with Chris Hynes (May 2026, 62 minutes). Hynes co-founded OwnerRez.
Bonus: My First Million
- Hosted by Sam Parr and Shaan Puri. Not an Airbnb show. They talk through business ideas.
- For hosts who run their rentals like a business and want ideas from outside short-term rentals.
- They talked about Hostshare on episode 451 in May 2023. The segment starts at 13:05.
Which Airbnb podcast should you start with?
Match the show to your next problem.
- New host with one or two listings: Thanks For Visiting, then No Vacancy.
- Too many empty nights: Get Paid For Your Pad. For the nights pricing can't fill, see how an Airbnb host swap works.
- Buying your next property: The Short Term Show.
- Growing into a portfolio or a management company: Short Term Rental Secrets or Vacation Rental Success.
- Short on time: Get Paid For Your Pad and The Short Term Show keep recent episodes under 40 minutes.
Try two or three episodes before you subscribe. Many of these hosts also sell coaching, courses or services, so expect the odd pitch.
Which old Airbnb podcasts are still worth a listen?
The Hosting Journey is the one to keep. Evelyn Badia posted 136 episodes from 2017 to 2021 on house rules, reviews and slow seasons, and the basics still hold up. Start with Slow Season Tips from Experts (January 2020, 21 minutes), and skip the episodes on Airbnb policy updates.
Two other shows from our 2024 list have stopped: The STRU Podcast (last episode November 2021) and the Airbnb Entrepreneur Podcast (July 2020). We also listed Optimize YOUR Airbnb. That is Daniel Rusteen's book, not a podcast.
FAQ
What is the best Airbnb podcast for new hosts?
Thanks For Visiting. Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian cover setup, listings and guest experience, and their solo episodes often run under 20 minutes.
Is there a podcast about Airbnb pricing?
Yes. Get Paid For Your Pad is made by Freewyld Foundry, a pricing and revenue management company, so most episodes cover rates, seasons and pricing tools.
What is the best short-term rental podcast for investors?
The Short Term Show with Avery Carl covers markets, taxes and buying. Short Term Rental Secrets fits better once you are scaling past a handful of homes.
Are Airbnb podcasts free?
Yes. Every show on this list is free to listen to on Apple Podcasts and other podcast apps.
Has Hostshare been on any Airbnb podcasts?
Yes. We were a guest on Short Term Rental Secrets and Get Paid For Your Pad in September 2023, and on Cocktails & Dreams in November 2023. Those episodes predate today's plans and fees, so see how Hostshare works and Hostshare reviews for the current picture.
What can hosts do with nights that stay empty?
Some nights stay empty however well you price. Share them on Hostshare, and when another verified host books one, you earn travel nights for stays at member homes with no nightly rate. You pay the host's cleaning fee plus a small service fee based on the value of the nights you book: see how Hostshare works and pricing.
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