10 of the best BI, data and analytics podcasts
We’ve curated a roundup of some of the best podcasts out there covering data, analytics and business intelligence topics. In our list we’ve tried to include a broad mix from around the world, including some which are accessible to everybody and others that are of a more technical nature.
We hope you find some new sources of inspiration.
The Turing Podcast
Hosted by Ed Chalstrey, Jo Dungate, Bea Costa Gomes and Rachel Winstanley, The Turing Podcast is a relatively new show from The Alan Turing Institute – the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. The podcast discusses all things data science, AI and machine learning with a focus on real-time research taking place at the Turing. Listeners can hear from researchers who use data science, AI and machine learning to advance projects covering broad areas such as air traffic control, the discovery of exoplanets and citizen democracy.
Women in Data Science Podcast
Leading women in data science share their work, advice and lessons learned along the way with Professor Margot Gerritsen from Stanford University. It’s a great opportunity to hear how data science is being applied and having impact across a wide range of sectors, from healthcare and finance to cosmology and human rights. The podcast is created by the Stanford Institute for Computational & Mathematical Engineering (ICME) and Stanford Data Science.
Analytics on Fire
“Analytics on Fire” is a podcast hosted by Mico Yuk and her team at BI Brainz. This dynamic podcast dives deep into the world of business intelligence and analytics, featuring insightful interviews with industry experts and thought leaders. The show covers a wide range of topics, from data storytelling and visualization to BI strategy and innovation. Its mission is to empower listeners with actionable insights and strategies to ignite their analytics teams and drive business success.
Super Data Science Podcast
A long-running podcast covering the latest and most important machine learning, artificial intelligence and data-related topics from across academia and industry. Whether you’re a technical expert or just curious about getting started in a data career, this podcast has something for everyone. Hosted by Jon Krohn the podcast also covers practical tools, techniques and implementation tricks across data collection, databases, analytics, predictive modelling, visualization, software engineering, real-world applications and commercialization.
Storytelling with Data Podcast
From bestselling author, speaker and workshop guru, Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic this pod covers topics related to data storytelling, better presentations and all things data visualization. We particularly love the show’s tagline: “Rid your world of ineffective graphs and mediocre presentations, one exploding 3D pie chart at a time! There is a story in your data – get the skills and power to tell it!”
Data Engineering Podcast
The “Data Engineering Podcast,” hosted by Tobias Macey, is dedicated to the plumbing and production of data within organizations. Each episode features interviews with data engineering professionals who share their practical experiences, innovative tools, and industry trends. The podcast is a goldmine for data engineers looking to enhance their skills, stay updated with the latest technologies, and learn about real-world data architecture, pipeline creation, and system design.
The Data Strategy Show
This podcast explores the relationship between data strategy and business strategy. It’s based on a fireside chat format between host Samir Sharma and executives from across industries touching on all things to do with data strategy and how it drives business growth. It’s a great source of insight into how organizations drive their strategic growth objectives using data.
Data Skeptic
“Data Skeptic,” hosted by Kyle Polich, tackles the fascinating world of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence with a skeptical but curious lens. The podcast presents both interviews with experts and mini-episodes on fundamental concepts, providing listeners with a balanced view of the data landscape. By demystifying complex topics and showcasing the practical applications of data science, it offers valuable insights for both newcomers and seasoned professionals eager to deepen their understanding.
Daten Business Podcast
Not forgetting our German friends on International Podcast Day, this German language podcast hosted and produced by Dr. Bernard Sunshine highlights the most important topics related to data value creation and data science applications in business, with a focus on artificial intelligence. In each episode Bernard speaks to executives, academics and decision-makers from large and medium-sized companies, start-ups and research teams involved in the processing of data.
Datenkasper Podcast
In the German language Datenkasper podcast, experienced data start-up founders Lennard Stoever and János Moldvay, and their guests discuss a wide range of topics related to data and analytics with a particular focus on the retail and e-commerce sectors.
There are so many more great data podcasts out there, we’ve barely scratched the surface. We’d definitely encourage you to do your own digging. Do let us know of any that pique your interest.
