Top Data Science Podcasts for 2022

Here are some data science related podcasts to help you either grow your interest in the field, increase your current knowledge, or help you develop yourself.



Top Data Science Podcasts for 2022
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Podcasts are growing and are becoming a building block to people's self-development. There are podcasts in nearly every sector now, so why not listen to one's surrounding Data Science.

I am going to provide a list of different Data Science related podcasts to help you either grow your interest in the field, increase your current knowledge, or help you develop yourself.

 

General Data Podcasts

 

Let’s start with general podcasts that speak on everything data, past present, and future.

 

Data Skeptic

 
 

Data Skeptic
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When I first typed in Data Science podcasts a few months ago, these guys came up. Data Skeptic launched its podcast in 2014 and concentrates on data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other similar topics. They run in seasons, with content surrounding K-means, Time series, Interpretability, and more.

It is available on Apple and Spotify.

 

The Harvard Data Science Review Podcast

 

 

The Harvard Data Science Review Podcast
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The Harvard Data Science Review podcast focuses on data science and how it is applied in different areas and the influence it has. Each episode is described as a ‘case study’ to emphasize their eagerness to understand how data is used and make important decisions today.

It is available on Podbean, Apple, and Spotify.

 

The Banana Data Podcast

 

 

The Banana Data Podcast
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Hosts Christopher Peter Makris & Corey Strausman from The Banana Data Podcast focus on the latest innovations in the Data Science world. This biweekly podcast focuses on different areas surrounding data, from ethical AI to robot pets. You can also subscribe to their weekly Banana Data Newsletter!

It is available on Apple and Spotify.

 

O’Reilly Data Show Podcast

 

 

O’Reilly Data Show Podcast
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This podcast explores the processes, tools, and techniques that are driving big data, data science, and AI. Their focus is on emerging data technologies, surrounding topics such as deep learning, end-to-end machine learning, real-time analytics, and more.

It is available on Apple, Stitcher, Google Play, and RSS.

 

DataFramed

 

 

DataFramed
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This is DataCamp’s own in-house data science podcast. They currently have 85 episodes, covering a range of topics on how to build data cultures and scale their data literacy.

It is available on Apple, Spotify, and Google.

 

Career Advice

 

Women in Data Science

 
 

Women in Data Science
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I am a big fan of this podcast, as you can imagine how daunting it is for women to enter a predominantly male industry. This podcast is Hosted exclusively by female data scientists, providing advice for other women and how they can succeed. However, it does have a lot of general data conversations, such as ‘Applying Machine Learning to Solve Global Food Security Challenges’.

It is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Overcast.

 

SuperDataScience

 
 

SuperDataScience
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Another podcast I would recommend for more career advice around the world of data is SuperDataScience. They cover a range of topics from MLOps, climate change, and legal tech. However, they also include very good content to help people change their careers, what path they should take, and the different courses available.

It is available on their Website as well as Apple, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, or TuneIn.

 

The Artists of Data Science

 
 

The Artists of Data Science
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The Artists of Data Science aired on the 8th of April 2020, and since then there are 245 episodes available. This podcast has a great focus on the self-development of data scientists. Episodes are divided up between interviews and “happy hours”, which is where listeners can ask questions on anything related to data science.

It is available on RSS, Apple, Google, Castbox, Overcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn. 

 

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Podcasts

 

Data Science at Home

 

 

Data Science at Home
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The host Dr. Francesco Gadaleta discusses different topics in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and algorithms. There are also episodes around interviewing the top minds in the field of AI. There are currently 197 episodes for you to gander through, providing you with a lot of knowledge.

It is available on their Website as well as on Apple and Spotify.

 

Talk Python to Me

 

 

Talk Python to Me
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If you use the programming language Python and want to know what you can do with it, the different tools, libraries, and more; this podcast is for you. It is a weekly podcast hosted by Michael Kennedy which covers a wide range of Python topics and other related topics. The format is a casual 1-hour conversation with industry experts.

It is available on their Website and Apple, Google, and Soundcloud.

 

Gradient Dissent

 

 

Gradient Dissent
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Gradient Dissent is a machine learning podcast created by Weights & Biases and hosted by Lukas Biewald on how Machine Learning, AI, and deep learning are being adopted by industry leaders and how they are putting these models into production.

It is available on Apple, Spotify, Google, and YouTube.

 

In Machines We Trust

 
 

In Machines We Trust
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This award-winning podcast, hosted by Jennifer Strong examines the impacts of artificial intelligence on our daily lives. It currently has 3 seasons, the second one which was sponsored by JP Morgan Chase and Co. This podcast gives you a greater insight into the people who are reckoning with the power of technology, the development of AI, and the consequences.

It is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, and TuneIn.

 

Data Visualization Podcasts

 

Data Stories

 
 

Data Stories
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This is a podcast by Enrico Bertini and Moritz Stefaner about data visualization. There are currently 165 episodes and they also have a Slack community chat, where you can discuss the show, suggest guests, and chat with the other listeners.

It is available on Apple and Spotify.

 

Data Viz Today

 

 

Data Viz Today
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Data Viz Today is hosted by a former Pentagon analyst, Alli Torban. It focuses on how data can tell a compelling story and how visualizations can bring your data to life. There are currently 72 episodes you can gander through.

It is available on Apple, Google Play, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, SoundCloud & Spotify.

 

Wrapping It Up

 

There are many other data-related podcasts out there, and if you know any good ones that I haven’t stated; please drop them in the comments below!

 
 
Nisha Arya is a Data Scientist and Freelance Technical Writer. She is particularly interested in providing Data Science career advice or tutorials and theory based knowledge around Data Science. She also wishes to explore the different ways Artificial Intelligence is/can benefit the longevity of human life. A keen learner, seeking to broaden her tech knowledge and writing skills, whilst helping guide others.