The best IT podcasts: both interesting and entertaining. Which podcast is worth listening to?
IT podcasts are undoubtedly one of the most popular ways to get the information you need quickly and easily. You can listen to them anytime, anywhere – while you’re driving, exercising or having your morning coffee. If you’re looking for a quality IT podcast but can’t decide which one to go for, we’ve put together our list of the best. We also mention interesting and entertaining podcasts in both English and Slovak.
In the article you will learn:
What are podcasts?
More and more people are finding their way to podcasts. However, it is not such a widespread medium that everyone is familiar with them. If you haven’t come across them yet and you’re wondering what a podcast is, we’d be happy to explain.
A podcast is an audio recording, usually in audio format (or in video format if published on YouTube), that can be recorded by one or more people. Once recorded, it is often edited and accompanied by music, although this is not the rule. Most podcasts come out regularly – on a certain day and at a certain time.
Podcasts can be general in nature or dedicated to a specific topic. Some of the most common are interviews with people in various fields – from art to technology to business. In addition, they are often available in different languages. Although English has the largest representation, a number of Slovak and Czech podcasts have been added in recent years.
Where to listen to podcasts?
If you’re wondering where and how to listen to podcasts, the answer is very simple. Currently, you have several options. The most popular alternatives are streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Youtube. You’ll probably find the widest selection of podcasts in their libraries.
In addition, these services have the advantage of allowing you to listen to podcasts wherever you are. All you need is an internet connection, or you can download your chosen episode in advance.
Another listening option is the official websites of the companies that produce the podcasts. There you can listen to older and newer episodes. The downside is that they’re not always as convenient, especially if you want to listen to a podcast on your mobile phone.
Which podcast to listen to?
There are a large number of podcasts available nowadays, which means that everyone can choose something to suit their preferences. On the other hand, too wide a choice can make finding the best session a complicated and lengthy process. Do you want to listen to a good podcast, but don’t have time for a lengthy search? Use our practical tips.
IT podcasts
They can not only provide you with interesting news from the world of information technology, but also teach you something new. There is so many choices of what you can listen to. For a better overview, we have divided the individual tips into two categories:
- podcasts in Slovak and Czech,
- podcasts in English.
Let’s take a look at them.
IT podcasts in Slovak and Czech
If you’re not very good at English or just don’t want to listen to it, choose one of the Slovak or Czech IT podcasts. We recommend these ones in particular:
#1 Na vlne kódu
In the podcast Na vlne kódu from msg life Slovakia we regularly bring you not only IT topics, but also topics from the field of psychology or HR. In interviews with experts from the field, we like to discuss current trends and challenges. All this with one goal in mind – to provide our listeners with valuable information and inspiration for their professional and personal development.
Informatika s Mišom
Informatika s Mišom is a practical podcast that teaches you all the basics needed for programming. This includes things like working with the command line and explaining the differences between Java and Python, which will make programming in Java much easier for you.
Not only the audio track of the podcasts, but also the video courses are available on YouTube, which will make it much easier for you to study and practice the theoretical knowledge you have acquired.
Check out Mišo’s interview with our Java Developer Senior Matúš:
Our tester Xenia also talked to Mišo:
Klik
Klik belongs to the daily SME and is published weekly. The presenters David Tvrdon and Ondrej Podstupka discuss events from the world of technology, media and social networks. You can listen to it on your favourite streaming platforms or directly on the SME.sk website.
Shape the Future
If you’re more interested in cybersecurity and digitisation, listen to Microsoft’s Shape the Future podcast. The presenter duo consists of Lukáš Okál and Vladimír Hruban, who invite interesting guests to each episode.
The Shape the Future podcast is divided into several miniseries containing several episodes. For example, you can listen to a miniseries on current cyber threats, digital skills or digital businesses.
Online Plus
Online Plus is a Czech podcast focused mainly on IT and new media. In individual episodes they cover topics such as:
- the future of AI,
- new IT regulations and laws
- cryptocurrencies,
- news from social networks and new media and many more.
Each episode is usually under 30 minutes long and full of interesting information, so you don’t have to worry about getting bored after a short time.
SCRIPTease
Another CZ podcast for testers, developers and all IT enthusiasts. Host Jirka Bachel invites guests from different companies to each episode, who reveal various interesting facts – for example, the latest technologies implemented in workflows and so on.
You’ll have to set aside at least an hour of your time for most of the episodes, but it’s definitely worth it. You’ll learn new information that you can apply to your projects or work.
IT podcasts in English
Want to listen to a quality podcast in English? Choose one of our tips:
Linux Unplugged
Linux Unplugged is a podcast focused on the latest events and important information from the world of Linux. It’s perfect for anyone who works with the operating system or plans to.
Floss Weekly
Floss Weekly is a podcast focused on everything related to open source. Host Doc Searls speaks with different specialists each week, which makes all the episodes very interesting. In addition to the free version of the podcast, there is also a paid version that offers bonus content and is ad-free.
Darknet Diaries
Among the TOP podcasts from the IT field is certainly Darknet Diaries, which is dedicated to the darker side of the Internet – the one that the average user does not see when browsing the web. Host Jack Rhysider talks about cybercrimes, collusion and scams. His podcast is ideal for both professionals and laypeople interested in mildly controversial topics.
Daily Tech News Show
Excellent podcast for developers, programmers and other IT specialists. It comes out on a daily basis and has approximately 30-minute segments discussing everything related to information technology – from artificial intelligence to cryptocurrencies.
The podcast is designed to be listened to by everyone – beginners and experienced professionals alike.
Decoder with Nilay Patel
A great podcast that you’ll love if you want to learn more about the latest happenings in the IT world. You’ll find out what experts think about the future of certain industries, what’s happening at big companies like META and Google, and what we can look forward to in the weeks and months ahead.
Host Nilay Patel conducts the podcast in the form of interviews with renowned IT experts, making the episodes very information-rich.
Podcasts about AI
With the growing popularity of artificial intelligence, more and more podcasts are coming out that discuss the topic in depth. Most of them are in English, but you can also find some in Slovak or Czech.
It’s also important to say that the topic of AI is not only covered in dedicated podcasts, but also in many general technology-focused shows. We have mentioned several of them above.
Slovak and Czech podcasts about AI
The best Slovak and Czech podcasts about AI include:
Žijeme sci-fi
Excellent podcast with Kamil Aujesky, who mainly covers news from the world of AI. The host and his guests discuss topics such as AI’s ability to reduce crime, manage finances and educate students in primary and secondary schools.
The podcast is very engaging – based on current events, the presenter and his guests predict where artificial intelligence may go in the future.
Hloupější to nebude
One of the great AI podcasts is the Czech one, Hloupější to nebude. Hosts Eliška Zimová and David Strejc look at how AI works, what its strengths are and what its limitations are.
They take a realistic view of AI – looking not only at its benefits in personal and professional life, but also at the drawbacks and potential complications in its implementation.
Vygenerováno AI
Generated by AI is a limited podcast series with seven episodes that aims to explain the basics of artificial intelligence. For example:
- how language models work,
- what are the most common myths about AI,
- how ethics are addressed in conjunction with AI,
- what is the predicted future of artificial intelligence.
The episodes are only about 10 minutes long, so you’ll quickly learn all the basics you need to build on.
Objavuj AI
Moderator Luki Zajo covers not only the basics of AI, but also the latest news, trends and practical tutorials – from working with ChatGPT to Perplexity and other tools.
A big advantage of the Objavuj AI podcast is the short length of the episodes(5 – 7 minutes). They’re short, to the point, and free of unnecessary fluff – the author gets straight to the point to save you time and show you how you can use artificial intelligence effectively.
Foreign podcasts about AI
If you’re not interested in Slovak or Czech podcasts and would like to listen to the ones in English, we have good news for you. The range of foreign podcasts on the topic of artificial intelligence is much wider than the domestic ones. What’s more, they are often treated in much more detail and depth.
Popular foreign IT podcasts on AI include:
High Agency
High Agency is a podcast about IT with AI designed more for professionals. It provides practical advice and tips on how to develop products successfully and without much complication using AI.
The podcast was founded by Raza Habib, CEO of Humanloop, a company that helps companies use artificial intelligence more effectively. Most of the episodes are conducted through interviews with experts in various fields, covering breaking news, new trends and much more.
Latent Space
The Latent Space podcast has a very wide range of topics. Hosts Alessio Fanelli and Swyx cover the basics of AI, the latest trends and more challenging topics like multimodality and GPU infrastructure.
The podcast can be listened to by anyone interested in AI, but it will be most appreciated by advanced IT specialists and enthusiasts who already have a foundation in AI.
No Priors
The No Priors podcast takes you through a variety of AI topics – from the latest trends to questions about the future of culture, society and business in the AI era.
Podcast hosts Sarah Guo, founder of investment firm Conviction, and entrepreneur Elad Gil invite guests into the episodes to give you a unique perspective on the impact of artificial intelligence on our world.
Deepmind: Podcast
If you want to look at artificial intelligence from a different perspective, Deepmind: The Podcast is the right choice. Mathematician and celebrity Hannah Fry interviews experts on topics such as:
- AI ethics,
- using AI in education,
- AI regulation,
- the use of AI in science and many more.
The podcast offers approximately one-hour segments full of practical information useful in both professional and personal life.
AI Today
AI Today is a podcast that covers the latest happenings in the world of artificial intelligence. It follows developments in AI and how the new technology is being used by the world’s experts and major companies.
Each episode is short, usually lasting up to 20 minutes, and contains a summary of all the key ideas.
More English podcasts
Looking for more tips on AI podcasts that are in English? You can try these:
- The AI Podcast – a versatile and general podcast that covers all areas of AI – from the basics to news and interesting trends. Host Noah Kravitz invites different experts to each episode to bring a fresh perspective on artificial intelligence.
- Data Skeptic – the main task is to show you how artificial intelligence uses the data it has access to. In addition, it also focuses on other details such as machine learning or statistics. The good news is that despite the difficulty of the topics mentioned, the presenter Kyle Polich explains them clearly and in a way that even a beginner can understand.
- Eye on AI – a podcast from journalist Craig S. Smith focusing on everything related to artificial intelligence. You can look forward to interviews with IT experts and episodes on ethical considerations, implementation, and the impact of AI on various fields.
- This Day in AI – As the title suggests, this podcast covers the latest trends and happenings in the world of artificial intelligence. The hosts usually invite guests with whom they discuss various topics in depth and follow the latest technology developments.
Interesting podcasts
Do you want to relax with a podcast or learn something new, but not in the field of information technology? We’ve prepared a list of podcasts from various fields, available in Slovak and English.
Interesting podcasts in Slovak
There are some interesting podcasts in Slovak too. The current most popular include:
- Mozgová atletika – one of the most listened Slovak podcasts in recent years. It is popular due to the fact that it deals with the topics of personal development and science in an entertaining way. In short episodes lasting 30 to 40 minutes, you will not only learn something new, but also have a good time. Many episodes feature experts who approach the subject from a professional perspective.
- Dejepis Inak – if you enjoy history, this podcast is a great choice for you. It will introduce you to important historical events in a concise and short form. If you would like video content, you can find it on YouTube.
- Doktor ma Filipa – are you attracted by the backstage of Slovak hospitals? Listen to this podcast, hosted by Dr. Jozef Fatrsík from the emergency room of Svet Zdravia Hospital in Galanta. In each episode he describes his experiences in an interesting, sometimes even funny way. That way you can be sure that you won’t turn off the podcast after a few minutes.
- Vedátorský podcast – covers interesting topics and answers questions that you may not have thought of, but after listening to them, you’ll want to know the answers. For example, find out if light can be slowed down, how the universe was created, or how the internet is speeding up.
Interesting podcasts in English
If you’re not interested in the Slovak podcasts, you can choose from international ones. From the ones in English that are worth listening to, we choose:
- The New Yorker Fiction Podcast – Each of the magazine’s current staffers reads a short story by a former staffer and then discusses it with editor Deborah Treisman. The pieces are both entertaining and informative, showing different perspectives on a single story or idea.
- Stuff You Should Know – a podcast from iHeartRadio that comes out several times a week. It educates and provides nformation from different fields in an entertaining way. Individual episodes are shorter and usually last no more than 60 minutes.
- Conspiracy Theories – one of the most listened to podcasts in the world. It focuses on conspiracy theories linked to major historical events. You can find it exclusively on Spotify.
- You Must Remember This – If you enjoy the behind the scenes of Hollywood, this podcast is perfect for you. Host Karina Longworth breaks down the secrets and scandals associated with celebrities and movies.
Funny podcasts
There is no shortage of entertaining podcasts on streaming platforms. A list of the most popular ones is presented below.
Funny podcasts in Slovak
Slovak listeners can’t get enough of these four podcasts:
- Piatoček – satirical podcast of the daily SME, which in most cases reacts to current events in Slovakia. It comes out every Friday and its episodes usually last up to 30 minutes.
- Lužifčák podcast – this podcast has been one of the best in Slovakia for several years. In the individual episodes, well-known guests appear with whom the presenters wittily discuss various topics. You can be sure you’ll have a great time.
- Kuriéris – in the list of top funny podcasts, the Kuriéris podcast must not be missed, which will entertain you with funny stories of couriers.
- REcast by Duklock – popular youtuber Duklock entertains his fans with a podcast featuring famous celebrities. He and the host talk about a variety of topics, with plenty of entertainment to keep you entertained.
Funny podcasts in English
For anyone who wants to have fun while listening to podcasts in English, we have another inspiration:
- Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend – a podcast hosted by Conan O’Brien who invites famous celebrities such as Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, Mila Kunis and Michelle Obama to each episode. He discusses their lives and new projects with them, with a heavy dose of humour.
- How Did This Get Made – Presenters Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas watch a poorly rated film before recording each segment, which they then discuss. If you want to enjoy each part to the fullest, we recommend you to watch the movie as well.
- Good One – a podcast in which host Jesse David Fox interrogates comedians about the origins of their jokes. There are also interesting guests who bring the podcast to life.
Armchair Expert – In this podcast, actor Dax Shepard interviews various guests about their successes, failures and personal growth in a very relaxed and humorous style.
FAQ: frequently asked questions about podcasts
Which IT podcast is best for complete beginners?
If you’re just getting started with programming or the world of technology, we recommend the Informatics with Mish podcast, which simply explains the basics of programming, working with the command line, and the differences between languages like Java and Python. Ideal for understanding the basic principles.
If you're just getting started with programming or the world of technology, we recommend the Informatics with Mish podcast, which simply explains the basics of programming, working with the command line, and the differences between languages like Java and Python. Ideal for understanding the basic principles.
Yeah. Most podcasts in the field of modern technology are available for free on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or PodBean. Some platforms also offer premium versions without ads, but for regular listening, free access is enough.
Where can I listen to Slovak IT podcasts?
Technology-oriented podcasts in Slovak language such as Na vlne kódu, Informatika s Mišom or Klik can be found on popular streaming platforms, but also on the websites of specific projects. Several also offer transcripts of episodes or additional content.
Why are podcasts about digital technology worth listening to?
Podcasts from the digital world help you keep up to date with the latest news, get practical advice from experts and often broaden your horizons beyond your area of expertise. You can listen to them anytime – on your way to work, while you’re exercising or cooking.
Will technology podcasts help me with my career growth?
100% yes. Listening to podcasts regularly will help you stay on top of the industry, improve your vocabulary (especially with English podcasts) and understand current trends, which you can use in an interview or on the job.
Give podcasts a chance
Podcasts are a great source of information, interesting facts and entertainment. Their advantage is that you can listen to them anytime, anywhere. In addition, they are easily accessible via streaming platforms. Try listening to at least one of the podcasts we’ve mentioned and you’ll see that you won’t regret it. They can even give you skills to help you find a new job and browse job vacancies.
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