Top 22 Podcasts for Data Science in 2021 | by Benedict Neo | Towards Data Science

Podcasts are one of the best methods to learn new things and a handy tool for cultivating curiosity and passion. I love listening to TED radio hour in my commute on the train and on my walks. This ensures that I have my daily dose of knowledge and that I go to bed smarter than when I woke up, something I picked up from the billionaire American investor, Charlie Munger.
“Go to bed smarter than when you woke up.”
― Charlie Munger
As the growth of data science continues to skyrocket, it’s crucial to stay up to date on the latest innovation and invention in this field so that you won’t be left behind in this fast-paced epoch.
The great thing about podcasts is that you can listen to it on your commute, waiting in line, walking, etc. It’s like listening to conversations of data scientists and AI experts at a conference, but you can pause and play and rewind anytime you like. A library of advice and news anywhere, anytime.
So, whether you’re just a data science enthusiast or you’re a Lead Data Scientists, podcasts can profer you with various perspectives and fresh developments in the field. A complex multidisciplinary field such as this requires much studying and learning, what better way to do that than listening to podcasts?
So what are you waiting for? Scroll down and check out the list now!
General1. FreakonomicsData Science2. Data Science Salon 3. Data Crunch4. Data Skeptic5. Data Stories6. DataFramed7. Linear Digression8. Not So Standard Deviations9. Making Data Simple10. Data Engineering Podcast11. Super Data Science12. Data Science at Home13. The Digital Analytics Power Hour14. O’Reilly Data ShowAI and ML15. HumAIn Podcast16. Talking Machines17. The TWIML AI Podcast18. Learning Machines 10119. Artificial Intelligence (AI Podcast) with Lex Fridman20. AI Today Podcast: Artificial Intelligence Insights, Experts, and Opinion21. Artificial Intelligence in Industry with Daniel Faggella22. Gradient Dissent
Before we start going into the list of podcasts, if you don’t know already, Towards Data Science has their very own podcast where they share concepts, ideas, and codes on data science. Each week features a different expert in the field, where they share advice, experiences, and insights.
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Stephen J. Dubner, the co-author of the book Freakonomics is the host of this podcast. Every week, Dubner brings you on a journey in exploring the implicit side of everything, from things you always thought you knew to things you never thought you wanted to know. In data science, you discover the hidden value of data, so it wouldn’t hurt to know more and expand your mind.
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The Data Science Salon is a unique vertical focused conference which grew into the most diverse community of senior data science, machine learning and other technical specialists in the space
They have an amazing podcast, which features interviews and coffee chats with top and rising luminaries in data science, AI and machine learning on the trends and business use cases that are propelling the field forward.
The Data Science Salon series is a unique vertical focused conference which brings together specialists face-to-face to educate each other, illuminate best practices, and innovate new solutions in a casual atmosphere with food, great coffee, and entertainment.
Their latest edition is about trends and challenges of AI in the retail industry and includes participation by top data scientists such as Phillip Rossi (Head of Data Science at Shopify) Laya Shamgah (Data Scientist at Lowe’s Company) or Jeffrey Yau (Head of Data Science at Walmart Labs).
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Data Crunch is for those data science, AI, ML and DL enthusiasts out there who want to know more of its impact on the world and how they are being utilized in every part of society, from medicine to finance. This show often features entrepreneurs and experts, where they share their experiences handling this amazing technology — their failures, successes, and influence.
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Data Skeptic brings you weekly stories on how to understand more about our data-driven world as well as outlooks on topics such as statistics, ML, big data, AI and data science.
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Hosted by Enrico Bertini and Moritz Stefaner, this podcast talks about data and its repercussions on our lives.
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Brought by DataCamp and Hugo Bowne-Anderson, this show undertakes the question of what kind of issues data science can actually solve in lieu of explaining what data science is (which can be superficial and hard to understand).
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Linear digression is all about ML and Data Science, and centers on how ML is solving a multitude of issues around the world, and achieve massive breakthroughs deemed impossible before.
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Hosted by Roger Peng and Hillary Parker, this show emphasizes on the brand new in the data science and analysis in academia and industry, which is crucial when working in the field.
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Al Martin, IBM VP of Data and AI development is the host of the show, where he proffers the latest on big data, AI and the impact it brings for companies worldwide.
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This podcast brings weekly digests on data management with the engineers as well as entrepreneurs who are shaping the industry. This podcast is more suited for experts and those who are already in the field.
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Hosted by Kirill Eremenko, a data science coach and lifestyle entrepreneur. The main purpose of this podcast is to gather the leading data scientists and analysts across the world to bestow upon your insights and advice to jumpstart your career in this challenging field. To all those who aspire to achieve success in data analytics, listen to what Eremenko has to say, and take notes.
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Hosted Francesco Gadaleta, Data Science at Home brings you intriguing discussions and thought-provoking questions on technology, ML and AI. One perfect example is this series on the Dark side of AI.
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Hosted by three analysts — Michael Helbling, Moe Kiss, and Tim Wilson, each episode is an open-ended discussion with an occasional guest about digital analytics. In the show, the four of them pour out their thoughts, experiences, and questions on the said topic.
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The infamous O’Reilly brings the best books on Data Science, programming, AI, Machine Learning, etc. This show explores the opportunities and methodologies propelling data science, big data, and AI.
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Hosted by David Yakobovitch, this podcast explores AI for consumers through fireside conversations with industry thought leaders on HumAIn. Speakers on this podcast include Chief Data Scientists and AI Advisors to Leaders who advance AI for All, the HumAIn Podcast is the channel to release new AI products, to learn about industry trends, and to bridge the gap between humans and machines in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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Hosted by Katherine Gorman and Neil Lawrence, Talking Machine is a portal to the world of Machine Learning. Each episode brings you fascinating insights with experts in the field, insightful discussions, and answers to your questions. As Machine Learning continues to change the world, we have to start learning how to ask the right questions and what to do with those answers. And these podcasts help you to do just that.
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Sam Charrington, an industry analyst, speaker, commentator, and thought leader, hosts the TWIML AI podcasts which features top minds in the world of AI and ML and provides resourceful information to the community of researches, data scientists, engineers and data-driven leaders across the world. This podcast covers all the topics, from ML and AI to Neural Networks and Deep Learning.
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Richard M. Golden, the host of this show gives you the answers to how AI-empowered devices and machines such as self-driving cars and virtual assistants work, where they come from, and how they can become more like us. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are growing exponentially, and knowing what they can and cannot do is crucial so that you can prepare for what is to come.
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Lex Fridman is the host of one of the best AI podcasts out there. Each episode features a striking conversation with a prominent expert (i.e. Elon Musk) about technology, science, and the human condition.
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AI Today provides great information on real-world, industry, and adoption focused market research and intelligence on AI. If you ever need to know more about AI in the industry, listen to AI today.
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Daniel Faggella, the founder of Emerj brings you on a journey to discovering what's possible and what’s working with Ai in the industry. With top-notch AI and ML-centered executives and researches in Finance, Defense, retail and much more. Find out the trend in AI today and learn how to thrive in this era of AI.
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Gradient Dissent is a weekly machine learning podcast which gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how industry leaders are using deep learning in the real world. This awesome podcast featured guests like
Fast.ai’s Jeremy Howard
Google’s Director of Research Peter Norvig
CEO of Kaggle Anthony Goldbloom
CEO of Insitro and co-founder of Coursera Daphne Koller
And many more!
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Data Science is not easy. Nonetheless, with the help of podcasts, you are bestowed thought-provoking problems and stimulating debates between experts across the data science field. In lieu of practicing the indoctrinated methodology of studying a new topic — textbooks and tests — podcasts can aid you in comprehending perplexing concepts and keeping yourself updated with the latest breakthroughs. So, ingrain podcasts to your daily life and start seeing changes in your thinking process.
When listening to podcasts, don’t just passively listen, try to visualize the idea in your head, actively process the information entering your head and piece the ideas together. And after listening to a podcast, draft out what you’ve learned on a piece of paper or on your computer and store it somewhere safe.
By actively listening and recalling the information from your head, you can have higher retention for the facts and elements you listen to. This can ensure you are actually benefiting from these podcasts, since listening one tends to have lower retention for ideas as compared to reading.
With all these new ideas and principles you’ve acquired through hours of listening, you are able to amalgamate them and produce novel solutions to problems in your life.
So, when you pop up your headphones and hit play, make sure you’re actually focusing and not just passively consuming.
To wrap this up, here’s a quote by Alex Blumberg, CEO of Gimlet Media,
“A lot of people listen to podcasts because they want to learn something and be entertained along the way.”
Thanks for reading this article, I hope it inspired you to start listening to podcasts.
Leave comments down below for any other podcasts you would like to share!
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