With all the recent changes in media and technology, it’s becoming all the more important for entrepreneurs, business owners and the average media creator to stay updated on tech news and new gadgets. Thankfully, many podcasts on the ‘net provide on-demand and personalized access for you on a long drive or walk to work. Whether you’re a podcast junkie or new to the scene, check out our list below of some of the best tech podcasts out there, and let us know if we missed any!
For years, the BBC has been known for high quality, broadcast programming, so it makes sense that it has one of the largest repositories for podcasts on the Internet. ‘Click’ is BBC’s podcast focusing specifically on “technological and digital news from around the world.” If you want to be in-the-know but don’t know all the techie jargon, this podcast might be perfect for you. ‘Click’ covers news topics behind the most famous tech companies in the world, as well as topics such as copyright law and digital ethics.
This podcast title gets right to the point. With a specific focus on “smart” objects like digital thermostats and connected lighting for your home, this podcast will open your eyes to all that is IoT. The host, Stacey Higginbotham, is as entertaining as she is smart, and episodes range from tech-talk to larger implications of this emerging technology.
This podcast might focus more on entrepreneurship than technology, but Gary Vaynerchuk’s digital approach to business, and his embrace of technology drives every episode. If you are interested in growing your digital audience at all, this podcast is a must-listen. Gary’s personality is larger than life, and so are his ideas. You will probably subscribe within the first few minutes of listening.
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This is yet another podcast centering on tech entrepreneurship, but host David Kadavy’s background in design brings a refreshing perspective. With a wide range of guests and topics, this podcast goes beyond simple how-to’s and covers broader concepts like how to really care about your work and discovering strength in weak areas of your life.
Now this one’s for the nerd in you. ‘ShopTalk’ dives deep into the world of “front end web design, development and UX.” If you don’t understand computer code, you might get lost, but you should never underestimate the value in being the “stupidest person in the room.” These guys will bring out your inner geek, and you’ll love it.
One of the most popular tech podcasts, ‘Reply All’ calls itself simply, “A Show About the Internet.” There are no prerequisites to this podcast; it’s very relatable and genuinely interesting. With episodes that range from finding the “weirdest gifs on the internet” to diversity within tech companies, ‘Reply All’ features many amazing stories – highly produced and highly recommended.
a16z is the Andreessen Horowitz podcast focusing mostly on “tech and culture trends, news and the future.” If you’re interested on staying up on the latest tech updates with high quality and thought-provoking commentary, this would be a great podcast to get you started.
With an emphasis Technology, Entertainment and Design, TEDTalks, in general, are inspiring, interesting and motivational. This podcast brings the best of “T” (technology) talks from around the world in both audio and video format. Each episode is about 20 minutes and well-rehearsed for a high quality, engaging experience.
For the Apple-lovers in the room, it’s probably the most detailed podcast for Mac devices out there. And we mean detailed. Many episodes can last as long as two hours, so pop in your earpods and get ready for a long drive.
George KielA truly tech-focused podcast, Tekzilla gives you hands-on reviews of new products, tips and tricks for the products you already own, and they bring in tech experts from around the world. This is also a video podcast, so you can get a good look at the products and people.