Selected data and AI podcasts beyond the hype

With countless news outlets, daily updates, and strong opinions, it’s not easy to stay on top of what really matters. Nowhere is this truer than in the world of AI: new technologies emerge almost daily, regulatory debates are ongoing, and success stories of AI in action appear across every industry.
The sheer volume of information can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve curated our 10 favorite English and German-language podcasts on Data & AI. We love podcasts because they cut through the noise, dive deeper than headlines, and offer context and perspective. Ready to tune in?



In Me, Myself, and AI from MIT Sloan Management Review, AI winners share their secrets and success stories from the front lines. Explore the future of artificial intelligence with leaders from companies like Hugging Face, YouTube, and Cisco, who are turning AI’s potential into measurable business value.
Podcast language: English
This podcast series by NVIDIA explores how the latest technologies are shaping our world, from groundbreaking discoveries to transformative sustainability efforts. It explores, via interviews and conversations, how AI connects to various human endeavors. Multiple shows are released each month, and each is 20-30 minutes in length. Recent episodes include “Canva’s Danny Wu on Giving 230 million Users Superpowers with AI”, and “AI; Spatial Intelligence, and Content Creation”.
Podcast language: English
Data Skeptic is the go-to source for a scientifically skeptical perspective on topics in statistics, machine learning, big data, artificial intelligence, and data science. This weekly podcast features stories and tutorials designed to help listeners better understand our data-driven world.
Podcast language: English


The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is a nonprofit working to reduce global catastrophic and existential risk from powerful technologies. In particular, FLI focuses on risks from artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and nuclear weapons. In their namesake podcast, the FLI team engages in conversations with leading researchers, policy experts, philosophers, and other influential thinkers to explore some of the most pressing topics in AI, from AGI security and the singularity to AI’s geopolitical impact and the challenges of aligning humans and machines.
Podcast language: English
The AI FIRST Podcast is hosted by Felix Schlenther, a former tech CEO who now also advises German-mid-sized companies on AI strategy and adoption. The show publishes episodes weekly (every Friday), each featuring conversations with AI leaders and experts on how AI is used in companies, highlighting what works and what doesn’t work. Topics include AI transformation of business culture, hyper-personalization, AI governance, and use-cases from a variety of sectors like banking, manufacturing, or agencies. It’s especially relevant because it focuses less on hype and more on practical, measurable outcomes:how medium and large companies integrate AI in their processes, which strategies are effective, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to deliver real business value.
Podcast language: German



Künstlich Intelligent is a German podcast series focusing on the latest developments in artificial intelligence. Each episode covers relevant news, research findings, and trends, including advances in language models, ethical questions, regulatory developments, and real-world applications. The podcast is aimed at anyone who wants to stay up to date, presenting studies, technical progress, and societal implications in a clear yet professional way.
Podcast language: German
The AI Talk podcast is hosted by Stephan LendiandDalith Steiger-Gablinger. It aims to raise awareness about how AI is changing business, science and society, discussing recent advances, ethical issues, and the economic and innovation effects of AI.
Episodes are released regularly, with topics varying from technological innovation to ethics and economy: for example, how AI may affect work, what responsibilities companies have in designing and deploying AI, and how smaller countries can position themselves in global AI competition. That makes it particularly interesting for anyone in AI strategy, ethics, or innovation leadership who wants both local context (Germany/Switzerland) and global perspective.
Podcast language: German & English
The Industrial AI Podcast is hosted by Peter Seeberg and Robert Weber. It airs weekly and covers the latest developments in AI and machine learning specifically for industrial sectors like engineering, robotics, automotive, process, and automation. Episodes feature interviews with industrial users, scientists, vendors, and startups, discussing applied use-cases, standards, regulation, education, and tech implementation in manufacturing environments.
This makes it especially relevant for anyone building AI products or services in industrial or heavily regulated settings, or for teams looking for practical insights into how AI is applied at scale in real environments.
Podcast language: English


AI researcher Lex Fridman speaks with leading experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, and well-known figures about a wide range of topics: science, technology, history, philosophy, and the nature of intelligence—as well as consciousness, love, and power. The podcast offers fascinating and diverse insights into all kinds of subjects connected to AI, featuring conversations with personalities such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Vitalik Buterin, and Joscha Bach.
Podcast language: English
When it comes to tech podcasts, it wouldn’t feel right to leave out our [at] in-house podcast Back to the Future of AI with Founder and CEO Alexander Thamm. Since 2022, Alex has been sitting down with leading voices from business and tech to talk about everything from the role of data quality and AI in critical infrastructure to its impact on insurance and energy. The podcast offers exclusive insights into tech trends, best practices, AI strategies, and first-hand experiences.
Podcast language: German & English
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