5 Podcasts every Dev must listen to
Tags: podcast, watercooler, discuss, productivity
Published: 2020-12-19 08:50:41

As a Dev, it's very important for us to stay updated with the latest and greatest in the industry. One of the easiest &  fun ways to do that is listening to Podcasts. 

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### Here is a list of the amazing podcast you should start listening as a DEV in 2021:

## Talks at Google

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If you are a fan of TED Talks then this one's for you. Talks at Google can be said as Google's own version of TED Talks. Talks at Google brings the world’s most influential thinkers, creators, makers, and doers all to one place. This Bi-weekly Podcast brings you new Episode every Tuesdays & Fridays. This podcast covers a variety of topics with impact and change in mind by some of the most influential people on our planet.

**Available on [Spotify](https://goo.gl/Eidbk4), [Apple Podcasts](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2NGcDdqQzVsLTN4OEh3UXRWa24wbFdKUDVIZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttTnFla3BlOXBtMFRHZjBwdF9rcXFkMVRPTW12Nk45aFRFZ2plMEI2cUhTcUZQYVBLZU9zXzdHQUlPQVFPT1BWTUNTblVVSm1HVFVVTzg3SkZELVV4MHRJN1FwRjF5eFNLUUpKdlpjOWZpSGdxekhjdw%3D%3D&v=RmrWdl35eKo&q=http%3A%2F%2Fg.co%2FTalksAtGoogle%2FiTunes&event=video_description) & [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/talksatgoogle)**

## Darknet Diaries

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Darknet Diaries is all about true creepy dark & twisted things that happen on the darknet. Scary enough to give you nightmares. Combined with the immersive storytelling of Jack Rhysider you will instantly fell in love with this Podcast as you explore the secrets and dangers of being on the dark side of the internet. 

**Available on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/4XPl3uEEL9hvqMkoZrzbx5?si=eKrU1IJcQGGT5IePPHCIrQ), [Apple Podcast](https://apple.co/DarknetDiaries) & [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vZGFya25ldGRpYXJpZXM%3D)**

## Command Line Heroes

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Command Line Heroes Podcast brings us the stories of developers, programmers, hackers and tech enthusiasts who are revolutionizing our present and shaping our future. Overall this is a must-listen podcast produced Red Hat organization.

**Available on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jgtgr4mHXNDyLldHkfEMz), [Apple Podcasts](https://geo.itunes.apple.com/podcast/us/id1319947289?mt=2&at=1010lbVy&ct=redhatclh_website) & [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wYWNpZmljLWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2NvbW1hbmRsaW5laGVyb2Vz)**

## Gradient Dissent

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If you are a machine learning enthusiast then you are going to love **Gradient Dissent** Podcast which, as the name suggests, is all about machine learning. Tune into this Podcast to see how experts from all around the world are thinking and using the power of Machine Learning and similar technologies to solve real-world problems.

**Available on [Spotify](http://media.blubrry.com/gradient_dissent/open.spotify.com/show/7o9r3fFig3MhTJwehXDbXm), [Apple Podcasts](http://media.blubrry.com/gradient_dissent/podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gradient-dissent-weights-biases/id1504567418), [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjc5MjEzOTQyOS9zb3VuZHMucnNz) & [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD80i8An1OEEb1jP0sjEyiLG8ULRXFob_)**

## Soft Skills Engineering

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It takes more than great code to be a great engineer. Last but not the least we have, **Soft Skills Engineering** Podcast which is a weekly advice podcast for software developers about the non-technical stuff that goes into being a great software developer. It's also one of the highest-rated podcasts by Developers.

**Available on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/59I1XnvAB9fQzSj9SIKCoI?si=9dasZvgFRDyrIcU9yPCgkQ), [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/soft-skills-engineering/id1091341048?mt=2) & [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9zb2Z0c2tpbGxzLmF1ZGlvL2ZlZWQueG1s)**



# BONUS:

### Here are 2 of my favourite Podcast as a Bonus for you:

## Dev Discuss

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Officially produced by **The DEV Team**, **DevDiscuss** is one of the best Podcasts on the web. This weekly Podcast brings in amazing developers around the globe as they answer and discuss the hottest questions and topics, trending on the internet.

**Available on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jae2mPUqx0XnGychucsE4?), [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devdiscuss/id1513053883) & [Google Podcasts](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5kZXZwb2RzLmRldi9kZXZkaXNjdXNzX3BvZGNhc3QueG1s?ep=14)**

## Dev News

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Another great Podcast from The DEV Team, Dev News is a weekly Podcast which brings you the latest and greatest tech news from all around the world. Hosted by Developers for developers, this Podcast is gonna be a great addition to your weekly playlist.

**Available on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hMB006ZcD3E8DSDRQZUev) & [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devnews/id1525581923)**

# Last Note

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Do you know any other great Podcasts for Devs, then please feel free to share it in the discussions/comments. Also, it would be really great if you could give me a follow here on DEV! I would also love to connect with you on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindninjax/).
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