Best AI and Technology Podcasts (2026)
AI is moving faster than any technology in history, and keeping up is a full-time job. These 10 podcasts cut through the hype and help you understand what actually matters — whether you're a developer, founder or just someone who wants to know what's coming next.
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1. Lex Fridman Podcast
Lex Fridman's long-form interviews with researchers, engineers and public figures are some of the most in-depth conversations about AI you'll find anywhere. Episodes run 2-4 hours and go deep on technical topics without losing accessibility.
2. Hard Fork
Kevin Roose and Casey Newton cover AI, Silicon Valley and the tech industry with sharp reporting and genuine chemistry. They're not afraid to be critical, and they make complicated stories feel clear and urgent. Essential weekly listening.
3. The AI Daily Brief
Nathaniel Whittemore delivers a concise daily roundup of the most important AI news and developments. Episodes are short enough for a commute and thorough enough to keep you properly informed. The best way to stay current without drowning in feeds.
4. All-In Podcast
Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks and David Friedberg — four Silicon Valley insiders — debate AI, tech, economics and politics with zero filter. The chemistry is electric, the arguments are real, and you get genuine insider perspective on where AI is heading.
5. Eye on AI
Craig Smith interviews leading AI researchers and executives about where the technology is heading and what it means for society. The conversations are thoughtful and nuanced — a welcome antidote to the breathless hype cycle.
6. TWIML AI Podcast
Sam Charrington's This Week in Machine Learning and AI features interviews with researchers and practitioners working at the cutting edge. Technical but approachable, with a huge back catalogue covering every major development in the field.
7. The Vergecast
The Verge's flagship podcast covers the full spectrum of technology — gadgets, platforms, policy and AI — with strong opinions and excellent reporting. Nilay Patel and team are consistently ahead of the curve on what matters in tech.
8. Latent Space
Alessio Fanelli and Swyx host the podcast for AI engineers — technical deep dives into models, infrastructure and the developer experience of building with AI. If you're shipping AI products, this is essential listening.
9. Gradient Dissent
Weights and Biases CEO Lukas Biewald interviews ML practitioners about the real-world challenges of training and deploying machine learning models. Practical, technical and refreshingly honest about what works and what doesn't.
10. AI Breakdown
Nathaniel Whittemore (also behind The AI Daily Brief) takes a deeper look at the biggest AI stories and trends. Each episode breaks down a single topic with clarity and context — great for understanding the implications, not just the announcements.
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Waking up with a podcast on iOS
Podcast Alarm is a fully featured podcast player and alarm. You can set up queues of your favourite episodes and listen to them whenever you like. Why not subscribe to your favourite podcast and have the latest episode wake you up every weekday morning. There are lots of screenshots and videos in our "How to set a podcast as an alarm on iphone?" blog post.
