The tech podcast genre boasts some of the most popular shows in the industry, so it’s no surprise that many of the podcasts below have incredibly dedicated followings. If you’re looking for discussions on topics such as software, gadgets, the environment, the latest tech products, or coding, the below podcasts will be perfect for you!
The Linux Action News
Linux Action News was born from the ashes of the Linux Action Show with a mission to focus on high-quality coverage and discussion. Linux enthusiasts talk top news stories, current trends, reviews, how-to’s and any other subject regarding Linux and Open Source. Chris and Joe bring their experience and perspective to the week’s events. The world’s largest Linux podcast, now running for a decade, delights Linux users every week with a big show! Linux Action News provides a great way to stay up to date on the latest news and developments in Linux and open source.
Science Friday
Science Friday covers everything from the infinitely surprising career of a mathematician to space rocks, to antibiotics in the chicken industry. Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the trusted source for news about science, technology, and other cool stuff. Host Ira Flatow mixes it up by featuring people in the know and those who want to be. Science Friday frequently features listeners that call in with their most riveting science questions. In addition, Science Friday also produces award-winning videos. It’s brain fun for curious people.
Debug
Debug is a conversational interview show about developing software and services, primarily for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and gaming. Hosted by Guy English and Rene Ritchie, it’s all the great talk you get at the bar after the conference, wrapped up in convenient podcast form. Check it out for some great software talk!
Security Now
Steve Gibson, the host of Security Now and the man who coined the term spyware and created the first anti-spyware program, creator of Spinrite and ShieldsUP. Inside the show, Steve discusses the hot topics in security today with Leo Laporte. Check it out to learn more!
The 404 Show
The 404 Show is CNET’s longest-running podcast of all time. Now hosted by Jeff Bakalar and Russ Frushtick, The 404 Show is a pop-culture and tech mix covering movies, comics, video games and more. Tune in every Friday as Jeff and Russ welcome a wide variety of engaging guests for compelling conversations that can’t be found anywhere else.
Accidental Tech Podcast
Simply put, The Accidental Tech Podcast is three nerds discussing tech, Apple, programming, and loosely related matters. Check it out for all this and more to really get your head in the tech game.
Mac OS Ken
Mac OS Ken consists of daily Apple news. Monday through Friday, Ken Ray brings commute-sized bites of tech news to the podosphere. If it’s Apple news, Apple-related news, or news related to Apple-related news, you’ll hear about it here. News you’ll like… so if you’re an Apple fan, this is the show for you!
Hacked
As hacking leaves the dark corners of the internet and makes its way into our daily lives, Hacked sets out to paint a picture of this curious, enlightening, and occasionally criminal world. Join in on Hacked, as Jordan Bloemen (communicator and storyteller) and Scott Francis Winder (technologist and computer security hobbyist) delve into a new topic every episode. Hacked began as a concept for a documentary. With Jordan asking questions and Scott answering them. They quickly realized that the content was definitely of interest but the base of knowledge was too much to transfer in a single video. Hence, Hacked. It seems that every day a news story breaks that speaks to digital security. Every season, a new TV show tries to latch onto this growing curiosity but most fail to represent reality. Check out the show to find out just exactly what hacking truly means in today’s world.
Mac Power Users
Mac Power Users is hosted by David Sparks and Katie Floyd, and has been creating Mac Power Users, one geek at a time since 2009. Tune in to learn about getting the most from your Apple technology with focused topics and workflow guests. Find out more by checking out the show, and seeing it all for yourself.
The Web Ahead
The Web Ahead is a podcast hosted by Jen Simmons and is based on conversations with world experts on changing technologies and future of the web. The Web Ahead is your shortcut to keeping up with the ever-changing tech scene, staying in the know, and learning all there is about what’s new in technology.
Software Engineering Daily
Software Engineering Daily is a podcast based on technical interviews about software topics. The technical software podcast listeners are an under-served market and on a twenty-year time horizon, there is no “opting out” of knowing how software works. But this is OK because learning about software is possible (and fun) no matter your age, race, or creed. At the gym or on your commute, you can listen to long-form interviews about software engineering. After every episode, you should feel like you are 1% better at understanding how software works. If you are a software engineer, and you are not listening to Software Engineering Daily, ask yourself why!
The Rabbit Hole
The Rabbit Hole is the definitive developers podcast. If you are a software developer or technology leader looking to stay on top of the latest news in the software development world, or just want to learn actionable tactics to improve your day-to-day job performance, this podcast is for you. Take a dive down the rabbit hole to discover all things new in the software development world.
10 On Tech
10 on Tech brings enterprise IT industry experts on the show to bring you up to speed on emerging technology in just ten minutes! The show is produced by ActualTech Media and often features ATM Partners and community figures like James Green (@jdgreen), David Davis (@davidmdavis), and Scott D. Lowe (@otherscottlowe).
Datascape Podcast
Each episode, host Chris Presley, brings in expert guests to discuss data-based technologies, business, and the related market issues. They consider it “Business Technical” – not too technical, but not too vanilla. On the show, they discuss what different technologies are, how they can be used and the best learning resources for you to get started. They will also be spending a lot of time on the Cloud’s effect on IT as well as IT careers. Tune in to learn all about business tech and navigating the Datascape!
La Vie En Code
La Vie en Code is a podcast for self-taught web developers, hosted by fellow self-taught web developer and EdTech entrepreneur, Nicole Archambault. The podcast focuses on front-end development, entrepreneurship, and the experiences of underrepresented groups in tech. Check it out to get your fill of what it’s like to live La Vie En Code!
