Duolingo Spanish Podcast is a free Spanish podcast for beginner and intermediate learners (A2–B1). Free true stories in easy Spanish with English help; a 151-episode archive, possibly no longer updated.
Checked October 2026 on the official site ·
About Duolingo Spanish Podcast
The Duolingo Spanish Podcast tells true stories from Spanish speakers in easy Spanish, with a narrator stepping in in English to keep you on track. It is free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the web, with transcripts on its site. On 10 October 2026 the latest listed episode was number 151, dated 29 February 2024, so the show may no longer be adding episodes; the archive is still there. It suits an A2 to B1 listener who wants real stories without getting lost. It is not a course, and the Spanish is slowed and clear rather than conversational.
Quick answers
| Is it free? | Yes, every episode (checked 10 October 2026). |
|---|---|
| Level | A2 to B1, by our reading: easy Spanish with English narration. |
| Still running? | The latest listed episode was 151, dated 29 February 2024; the archive stays online. |
| Transcripts | On the podcast's website, episode by episode. |
How it works
Each episode is one person's real story, told by them in clear, slowed Spanish, with an English-speaking narrator who sums up and fills in so you never lose the thread. It is a gentle bridge from app Spanish to listening to people.
It pairs naturally with the Duolingo Spanish course but needs no account.
Where to go next
Once you follow most of an episode, move to all-Spanish shows ranked in Spanish podcasts, and see comprehensible input for Spanish for why the hours matter.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed Spanish | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duolingo Spanish Podcast | Freechecked 2026-10-10 (podcast.duolingo.com/spanish) | A2–B1 | No | Free true stories in easy Spanish with English help; a 151-episode archive, possibly no longer updated. |
| Coffee Break Spanish | Free podcasts; online course GBP 199 or USD 269 per 40-lesson season, one-offchecked 2026-10-10 (coffeebreaklanguages.com/coffeebreakspanish) | A1–B2 | No | A friendly podcast course from zero, free to listen; course materials sold by season. |
| News in Slow Spanish | Full Access $22.90/mo (one edition) or $25.90/mo (Spain + Latino); Audio Only $6.90/mo or $7.90/mo; 7-day free trialchecked 2026-10-10 (newsinslowspanish.com/subscription-rates) | A1–C1 | No | Weekly news read slowly at three levels, in a Spain or Latin American edition; from $6.90 a month. |
| SpanishPod101 | Free lifetime account; Basic $4/mo, Premium $10/mo, Premium PLUS $23/mo at list price; promo prices shown on a 24-month planchecked 2026-10-10 (spanishpod101.com/pricing) | A1–C1 | No | A huge library of short Spanish lessons; the free account is enough to see whether it suits you. |
Prices as shown on the official site on the date given; they vary by country and change often.
Questions
Is the Duolingo Spanish Podcast still going?
On 10 October 2026 the latest listed episode was number 151, dated 29 February 2024. The archive is free and still online.
What level is the Duolingo Spanish Podcast?
Roughly A2 to B1, by our reading: the stories are in clear Spanish with English narration between parts.
Does the Duolingo Spanish Podcast have transcripts?
Yes, free, episode by episode on the podcast's website.
