Seven Podcast Recommendations on Data, AI, and Everything In Between
Article | Travel Report #04
Sometimes the most exciting journeys don’t start at sea – they start in your ear. Listening opens up new perspectives on data, AI, and digital culture: through conversations, stories, and sharp analysis. Here are seven podcasts at the intersection of technology and society that inspire us to think further – insightful, engaging, and refreshingly diverse.
And with this, have fun listening!
My Data Is Better Than Yours
Language: German
Topics: Data Strategy, Projects, Organization
Frequency: Weekly
Why tune in? Host Jonas Rashedi brings data strategists and decision-makers to the same table – honest, concrete, and delightfully nerdy when needed. Our recommendation for anyone who wants to move data initiatives forward in a pragmatic, business-focused way.
The Cognitive Revolution
Language: English
Topics: AI Research, Start-ups, Product Development
Frequency: Once or twice per week
Why tune in? Host Jonas Rashedi brings data strategists and decision-makers to one table – honest, hands-on, and refreshingly nerdy when it matters. A strong pick for anyone looking to drive data initiatives forward with pragmatism and business impact.
Darknet Diaries
Language: English
Topics: Cyber Security, Hacking, Digital Underworld
Frequency: Monthly
Why tune in? True crime meets the tech bubble: gripping, narrative-style reports on hackers, data breaches, and digital grey zones – complex, investigative, and absolutely addictive.
Unf#ck your Data
Language: German
Topics: Data Culture, Data Governance, Analytics in Everyday Work
Frequency: Every Other Week
Why tune in? Open, direct, and refreshingly non-academic – practitioners talk about data reality instead of data dreams. A podcast that shows data management isn’t just about algorithms, but above all about people.
Latent Space
Language: English
Topics: AI Engineering, Developer Tools, Open Source
Frequency: Weekly to Biweekly
Why tune in? A go-to hub for techies and AI engineers. This is where things get hands-on – frameworks, models, deployments. Demanding, yet highly engaging for anyone who wants to understand how AI works under the hood.
Acquired
Language: English
Topics: Company Histories, Tech Strategies, Founder Culture
Frequency: Circa Every Two Weeks
Why tune in? Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal unpack the stories of major technology companies with a mix of rich detail and compelling storytelling – from Amazon to Nvidia, from founder drama to product vision. Each episode is a masterclass in strategy, entrepreneurship, and long-term thinking – no wonder it’s one of the most acclaimed business podcasts worldwide.
On with Kara Swisher
Language: English
Topics: Technology, Politics, Society
Frequency: Weekly
Why tune in? Kara Swisher is one of Silicon Valley’s most influential journalists. Her podcast weaves together technology, politics, and society – delivering sharp, timely analyses of our digital present.
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