Best Java Podcasts by Category (2026)

Core Java and the JVM Podcasts

Shows centered on the Java language, the JVM and OpenJDK, with official Oracle coverage and deep dives into core Java APIs.

1. Inside Java

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Inside Java is a podcast for Java Developers brought to you directly from the people that make Java at Oracle. We'll discuss the language, the JVM, OpenJDK, platform security, innovation projects like Loom and Panama, and everything in between.MORE Hosts Chad Arimura, David Delabassee
Email ****@iron.io
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 60Twitter 575.4K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Foojay.io | Friends of OpenJDK and Java Programming

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Foojay.io is your go-to programming community podcast, connecting developers with the latest in Java, OpenJDK, JVM, and open source tools. We bring together Java professionals worldwide to share insights, tools, and news in the vibrant Java programming ecosystem.MORE Email ****@foojay.social
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Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Java Pub House

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This podcast talks about how to program in Java; not your tipical system.out.println("Hello world"), but more like real issues, such as O/R setups, threading, getting certain components on the screen or troubleshooting tips and tricks in general. The format is as a podcast so that you can subscribe to it, and then take it with you and listen to it on your way to work (or on your way home), and learn a little bit more (or reinforce what you knew) from it.MORE Hosts Freddy Guime, Bob Paulin
Email ****@pubhouse.net
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 117Twitter 1.4K Since Sep 2011 Get Email Contact

4. The Core of Java (Advanced Topics)

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The podcast covers the following features: Java Streams Input/Output Operations XML Processing Networking Database Programming with JDBC Date and Time API & Internationalization Scripting and Annotations Java Platform Module System Security FundamentalsMORE Estimated listeners
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Java Learning and Beginner Podcasts

Step-by-step Java tutorials and software-craft shows for developers learning Java or strengthening fundamentals.

1. How to Program with Java

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Learn how to program using the Java programming language. This podcast will teach you step by step how to use the Java programming language to create your own applications or web applications!MORE Producer/Network Trevor Page: Java Guru | Programmer | Teacher
Email ****@craftycodr.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 212 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Coding Blocks

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Pragmatic talk about software design best practices: design patterns, software architecture, coding for performance, object oriented programming, database design and implementation, tips, tricks and a whole lot more.You'll be exposed to broad areas of information as well as deep dives into the guts of a programming language. Most topics discussed are relevant in any number of Object Oriented programming languages such as C#, Java, Ruby, PHP, etc....MORE Hosts Allen Underwood, Michael Outlaw, Joe Zack
Email ****@codingblocks.net
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 377Facebook 973Twitter 4.5K Since Sep 2013 Get Email Contact

Java News and Community Podcasts

Weekly Java news roundups and interviews with working Java developers on tools, trends and community happenings.

1. Java Off-Heap

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The Java Off-Heap Podcast brings together the latest tech news for the java professional. We go over the news and current issues and discuss them in depth, bringing the knowledge of a top circle of professionals from Chicago. Come take a listen and figure out what's going on in the Java world!MORE Hosts Freddy Guime, Bob Paulin, Michael Minella, Josh Juneau
Producer/Network Freddy Guime
Email ****@pubhouse.net
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 24Twitter 1K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Since Apr 2015 Get Email Contact

2. Duke's Corner

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Duke's Corner is a forum for conversations with Java developers. Tune in to connect with the community and learn how developers are innovating with Java around the world. Host: Jim Grisanzio, Oracle Java Developer Relations @jimgrisMORE Email ****@oracle.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 435.5KTwitter 117K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2011 Get Email Contact

3. Illegal Argument

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Greg, Mark and Richard get together weekly and talk about things of interest in the Java community. Greg works for SimWorks (http://www.simworks.com) who specialize in mobile phone software. Mark works for SecureMX (www.smx.co.nz). Richard works for Blue Train Software (http://www.bluetrainsoftware.com)MORE Hosts Mark Derricutt, Greg, Richard Vowles
Producer/Network Mark Derricutt, Greg Amer and Richard Vowles
Email ****@illegalargument.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Twitter 108 Avg Length 70 min Format Long form Since May 2009 Get Email Contact

Enterprise, Spring and Cloud Java Podcasts

Java in production: Spring framework, enterprise architecture, serverless and cloud native development.

1. A Bootiful Podcast

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I'm Josh Long (@starbuxman), a humble Spring developer advocate at @VMWare, and this is A Bootiful Podcast (@BootifulPodcast), a celebration of the real heroes that drive ecosystems.
Host Josh Long
Email ****@joshlong.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 45Twitter 4.2K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. airhacks.fm podcast with adam bien

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Java, Serverless, Clouds, Architecture and Web conversations with Adam Bien
Host Adam Bien
Email ****@adam-bien.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 24Twitter 36.1K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Since Nov 2017 Get Email Contact

3. Spring Office Hours

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Join Dan Vega and DaShaun Carter as they explore what’s new in the world of Spring. This is your chance to stay connected to what’s happening with the Spring Framework, related projects, and the community.MORE Producer/Network Dan Vega & DaShaun Carter
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Stackd Podcast

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The Stackd Podcast, hosted by Kito D. Mann, Ian Hlavats, Daniel Hinojosa and Josh Juneau is a monthly podcast that covers the latest headlines, trends, and technologies in the world of enterprise software development.MORE Producer/Network Kito Mann, Daniel Hinojosa, and Ian Hlavats
Email ****@virtua.com
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Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 100 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

5. The Main Thread

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Welcome to The Main Thread — your strategic companion for navigating the evolving world of enterprise Java, software architecture, and AI-infused systems. Curated by Markus Eisele, a veteran technologist with over two decades of industry experience, this publication connects the core ideas shaping our field today with the innovations that will define it tomorrow. Here, we go beyond frameworks. We explore the “why” behind your architectural choices, the “what if” of platform decisions, and the career implications of living at the intersection of Java, cloud, and intelligence...MORE Email ****@substack.com
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6. Quarkus Insights

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Get deep dive content on Quarkus technical topics from the team. Why it matters, live coding and under the hood explanations. All this in a fun conversational tone.
Hosts Emmanuel Bernard, Max Rydahl Andersen, Georgios Andrianakis
Producer/Network Quarkus Team
Email ****@xam.dk
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

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