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11 of the Best Tech Podcasts

Last updated on: 
July 26, 2022

With the tech boom never showing signs of slowing down, here are 11 must-listen tech podcast for any enthusiast.

The tech boom has been raging on for years now, and there are no signs of it slowing down anytime soon. Whether you’re interested in learning about cybersecurity, cryptocurrencies or how to start and scale a tech company of your own, the podcast landscape is bursting at the seams with great content.

Maybe you’re thinking of starting a podcast and you’d like to check out the competition, or you’re just fascinated by all things tech and looking for your next favorite show. Whatever the case may be, there’s always something new to discover in the space where tech and podcasting converge.

Here are 11 of the best tech podcasts to keep you up-to-speed on all the latest and greatest innovations:

spark podcast


1. Spark with Nora Young

CBC’s Spark with host Nora Young is your go-to podcast guide to navigating the digital world and staying abreast of new and fresh ideas. Tune in for regular episodes on fascinating topics like biometric surveillance, material scarcity in the tech industry and the democratization of data.

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2. Over the Air

IoT, Connected Devices, & the Journey by Very is bringing listeners expert guests on the world of IoT. Every week, Ryan Prosser, CEO of Very, sits down with top executives to discuss the mistakes they’ve made, the lessons they’ve learned, and what they wish they knew then they got started in their IoT journey.

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betakit podcast


3. The BetaKit Podcast Channel

If you read BetaKit, then you’ll definitely want to check out their podcast channel, where they discuss Canadian tech and innovation as well as global tech through a Canadian lens. On the show, you’ll hear in-depth discussions on everything from blockchain to the evolution of the biotech sector.

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accidental tech podcast


4. Accidental Tech Podcast

With the simple concept of “three nerds discussing tech, Apple, programming, and loosely related matters,” the Accidental Tech Podcast is like sitting down with your best friends for a great conversation about recent buzzworthy developments in the tech world. Episodes cover tech-related subjects like apple products, e-readers and phishing scams.

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reply all podcast


5. Reply All

The Guardian called Reply All “a podcast about the internet that is actually an unfailingly original exploration of modern life and how to survive it,” so you can rest assured this show discussing the wild, wild west of the internet from all angles will deliver on all your podcast wishes and more. Tune in for regular shows discussing topics like the TikTok algorithm, bitcoin, election hacks and more.

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how i built this


6. How I Built This

Is it really a tech podcast roundup if How I Built This isn’t mentioned? This popular podcast hosted by Guy Raz of NPR explores the inner workings of some of the most successful companies in the world, many of which are related to the tech world like Cisco Systems and Dropbox.

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tech talks daily podcast


7. The Tech Talks Daily Podcast

Tune into this podcast for thought-provoking examples of how tech is transforming industries as well as actionable tips on how to take advantage of emerging technologies and overcome any challenges you may be facing. Listen in for enlightening conversations on navigating the tech industry and the latest tips, tricks and trends.

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thoughtworks technology podcast


8. Thoughtworks Technology Podcast

Featuring a panel of senior technologists, this podcast takes a deep dive into fascinating topics from the tech world like evolutionary database design, data visualization and green software engineering. Learn more about how today’s megatrends will impact your life through frontline expert insights.

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b2b tech talk podcast


9. B2B Tech Talk with Ingram Micro

Be the first to know about the latest cutting-edge developments in tech with this podcast focused on the B2B side of the arena. The show covers a broad range of topics like IoT, cloud evolution, the future of AI and more.

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in machines we trust podcast


10. In Machines We Trust

Hosted by the team at MIT Technology Review, this podcast takes an in-depth look at the future of AI, automation and the implications of entrusting machines with our most sensitive information and decisions. The show dives into a range of topics through the lens of AI, like how the process of finding a job is changing, credit scores and facial recognition software.

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the changelog podcast


11. The Changelog

This podcast features conversations about software engineering and open source with the best and brightest leaders of the software industry. Tune in for regular episodes on hot topics like modern unix tools, open source on Mars and NFTs.

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Platform
Price
Pro’s
Con's
Anchor

Free

  • Easy to use
  • Automatically distributes your podcast to major platforms.
  • Embed media player.
  • Great if podcasting is a
    side hobby
  • Very basic editing
  • Since it’s a free tool, you don’t have full control over the monetization of your podcast.
  • Not the right platform for people taking podcasting seriously
Buzzsprout

Free for 2 hours of content per month

$12 for 3 hours per month

$18+ for 6 hours and up

  • Very user-friendly
  • Caters to both long term and beginner podcasters
  • Advanced analytics
  • Easy distribution of your episodes
  • They measure their size requirements to hours not megabytes
  • Bonus: get a free $20 Amazon gift card when you sign up for any paid hosting plan!
  • Advanced features like dynamic ad insertion need some work
Libsyn

$5/month for Monthly Storage 50mb

  • Oldest podcast hosting site.
  • Easy distribution to major platforms and great for scaling once your podcast gets bigger.
  • Hosted over 35,000 podcasts.
  • An iTunes Podcast partner.
  • Allows you to publish your podcast to specific directories.
  • Embed media player.
  • Price is based on storage
  • 50mb storage for $5 won’t be enough if you are publishing weekly so you’ll end up with a higher price point
Podbean

Unlimited audio package: $9/month

Storage space:

Unlimited

  • Great support & customer service features
  • Unlimited audio.
  • Pages are easy to customize
  • Can schedule podcast release dates.
  • Easy to use.
  • Uploads and changes to podcast titles and/or descriptions are automatic to Spotify.
  • Embed media player.
  • Simple Analytics
  • Analytics aren’t as advanced as other platforms
  • Upload and changes to podcast titles and/or descriptions take a day to change on iTunes.
  • Not an iTunes podcast partner.
  • The process to send a podcast to iTunes is more tedious. But, you will still be able to get on the platform.
Blubrry

Classic

$5/month

Monthly Storage

50mb

  • Podcast Wordpress plugin and management.
  • If you want to record a new introduction or conclusion, add in a sponsored ad or upload a new version of a podcast, it doesn't count towards your storage usage per month.
  • Blubrry allows a 25% storage overage each month
  • Prices are based on storage.
  • Usability is okay.
SimpleCast

Starting: $15/month

Recommendation: $35/month

Monthly Storage: Unlimited

  • Hosts your audio files no matter what the size!
  • Dynamic insertion for podcast ads or edits.
  • Incredibly detailed analytics including number of episodes completed and listener location tracking.
  • Embed media player.
  • Easy to use.
  • Great distribution! Easy access to all major podcast platforms.
  • Customizable podcast
    website.
  • Prices are slightly higher than other platforms, but well worth it especially if you have a branded company podcast!

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