My 20 Favorite AI Podcasts (and Why You Might Love Them Too)
- Nufar Gaspar
- May 3
- 3 min read
I’m a podcast addict. On some weeks, I listen to over 50 episodes — many of them focused on AI. Friends, colleagues, and clients often ask me, “Which AI podcasts should I listen to?”
The short answer is: it depends.
Are you looking to stay updated? Learn deeply? Get inspired? Laugh? Here’s a handpicked list of 20 top AI podcasts I keep coming back to — each with a clear audience, format, and edge.
📰 News & Commentary
1. AI Daily Brief 🗓️ Daily | 🎙️ Short-form (~10 mins) | 🎯 Product leads, investors
Straight-to-the-point daily AI roundup. Thoughtful, sharp, and zero fluff. I loved it so much, I started collaborating with the creator at the Superintelligent Agent Marketplace.
2. The Artificial Intelligence Show 🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Strategic + business-focused | 🎯 Execs, marketers
Paul Roetzer brings sharp commentary on how AI is transforming business.
3. Big Technology 🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ One news + one interview | 🎯 Context seekers
Alex Kantrowitz brings in top guests. It’s not 100% AI, but it’s relevant and sharp.
4. Hard Fork (NYT) 🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Banter + insights | 🎯 Generalists
Tech and AI news meets humor. Hosts bring sharp analysis with a dose of fun.
5. This Day in AI 🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Casual talk | 🎯 Builders, enthusiasts
Unfiltered weekly roundup with strong opinions and builder POVs.
6. Last Week in AI 🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Summary + research picks | 🎯 Analysts, technical professionals
Takes the pulse of the AI world with a blend of news and professional papers.
🚀 For Enthusiasts with Practical How-Tos
7. Everyday AI Podcast 🗓️ Daily (Mon-Fri) | 🎙️ Live format | 🎯 Beginners, SMBs
Live shows with news, tips, interviews, and Q&A. Super accessible and community-driven.
8. Leveraging AI 🗓️ Weekly (2x/week) | 🎙️ Tools + news | 🎯 Enthusiasts, Founders, SMBs
Practical and founder-minded. Isar Matis tries to make AI accessible and practical for everyone.
🛠️ For Builders and Practitioners
9. Latent Space🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Deep dives | 🎯 AI engineers, techies
Probably the best show if you're a technical AI builder. Smart hosts who are spot-on in identifying and predicting key technological AI trends.
10. ThursdAI🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Open-source + live panel | 🎯 Devs, OSS fans
Live-stream turned podcast featuring builders from all major companies and labs. If you love open-source AI, don’t skip it.
11. High Agency🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Product focus | 🎯 Indie hackers, PMs
Talks with people shipping real stuff. Great energy and grounded insights.
🧠 Research & Long-Form Interviews
12. Unsupervised Learning🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Guest interviews | 🎯 Senior practitioners
Intelligent conversations with top AI leaders.
13. ML Street Talk🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Research-heavy | 🎯 Professionals, Academics, PhDs
Dense, deep, technical interviews with researchers and professionals. Expect long, mind-expanding episodes.
14. Google DeepMind Podcast🗓️ Not regular | 🎙️ Conversations with researchers | 🎯 Curious minds, researchers
Rare peek inside DeepMind. Hosted by Prof. Hannah Fry — reflective and thoughtful.
15. The Cognitive Revolution🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Big picture + trends | 🎯 Founders, strategists
Deep conversations that cover everything from AI agents to safety to geopolitics. One of the best for range.
🎤 Interviews with Builders & Founders
16. Training Data (Sequoia)🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Founders & operators | 🎯 VCs, early-stage teams
Founders and company leads of the most interesting products. One of my favorites from the VC world.
17. The MAD Podcast🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ AI/data leadership | 🎯 Business strategists, investors
VC Matt Turck brings sharp insight with a business lens, which can help people who want to understand key themes better.
🎯 Niche & Creative AI Takes
18. AI for Humans🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Comedy + AI | 🎯 Casual learners, creators
If you like laughing while learning about AI and exploring all the latest creative AI tools, this is it.
19. The Next Wave🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Strategic lens | 🎯 Execs navigating AI
Billed as your “Chief AI Officer”. Practical and clear-headed.
20. AI Explored🗓️ Weekly | 🎙️ Marketing + AI tools | 🎯 Marketers, creators
Hands-on advice, jargon-free. Ideal for non-technical solopreneurs.
A Few Notes
I left out some high-caliber generalist shows like Lex Fridman, Dwarkesh Podcast, and BG2. They often feature great AI content, but they're not primarily about AI. Still worth checking out.
Got a Favorite I Missed?
Let me know what you’re listening to. I’m always on the lookout for the next gem.