30 Best Software Engineering Podcasts We Recommend for 2026

General Software Engineering Podcasts

1. Software Engineering Daily

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Technical interviews about software topics.
Hosts Lee Atchison, Sean Falconer, Josh Goldberg, Gregor Vand, Joe Nash
Producer/Network Software Engineering Daily
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 833Facebook 9.2KTwitter 25.7KInstagram 169 Frequency 4 ep/week Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Since Jul 2015 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

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Software's best weekly news brief, deep technical interviews & talk show.
Hosts Adam Stacoviak, Jerod Santo
Producer/Network Changelog Media
Email ****@founderstalk.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 597Facebook 495Twitter 32KInstagram 14.7K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Since Nov 2009 Get Email Contact

3. Software Engineering Radio - the podcast for professional software developers

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Software Engineering Radio is a podcast targeted at the professional software developer. The goal is to be a lasting educational resource, not a newscast. SE Radio covers all topics software engineering. Episodes are either tutorials on a specific topic, or an interview with a well-known character from the software engineering world. All SE Radio episodes are original content — we do not record conferences or talks given in other venues. Each episode comprises two speakers to ensure a lively listening experience...MORE Hosts Robert Blumen, Kanchan Shringi, Gavin Henry, Jeremy Jung
Producer/Network se-radio@computer.org
Email ****@se-radio.net
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 466Facebook 2.2KTwitter 5K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The InfoQ Podcast

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Software engineers, architects and team leads have found inspiration to drive change and innovation in their team by listening to the weekly InfoQ Podcast. They have received essential information that helped them validate their software development map. We have achieved that by interviewing some of the top CTOs, engineers and technology directors from companies like Uber, Netflix and more. Over 1,200,000 downloads in the last 3 years.MORE Producer/Network InfoQ
Email ****@infoq.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 74Instagram 1.2K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. CoRecursive: Coding Stories

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The stories and people behind the code. Hear stories of software development from interesting people.
Host Adam Gordon Bell
Producer/Network Adam Gordon Bell - Software Developer
Email ****@corecursive.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 354Twitter 3.5K Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Since Jan 2018 Get Email Contact

AI & Machine Learning Engineering Podcasts

1. Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn

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The latest machine learning, A.I., and data career topics from across both academia and industry are brought to you by host Dr. Jon Krohn on the Super Data Science Podcast. As the quantity of data on our planet doubles every couple of years and with this trend set to continue for decades to come, there's an unprecedented opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact in your lifetime. In conversation with the biggest names in the data science industry, Jon cuts through hype to fuel that professional impact...MORE Host Jon Krohn
Producer/Network Jon Krohn
Email ****@jonkrohn.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 471 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

2. Python Bytes

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Python Bytes is a weekly podcast hosted by Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken. The show is a short discussion on the headlines and noteworthy news in the Python, developer, and data science space.MORE Hosts Michael Kennedy, Brian Okken
Producer/Network Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken
Email ****@talkpython.fm
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 315Facebook 8.4KTwitter 26.3K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2016 Get Email Contact

3. Latent Space: The AI Engineer Podcast

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The podcast by and for AI Engineers! In 2024, over 2 million readers and listeners came to Latent Space to hear about news, papers and interviews in Software 3.0.We cover Foundation Models changing every domain in Code Generation, Multimodality, AI Agents, GPU Infra and more, directly from the founders, builders, and thinkers involved in pushing the cutting edge...MORE Ranking #38 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Shawn Swyx Wang, Alessio Fana Fanelli
Producer/Network swyx + Alessio
Email ****@swyx.io
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 119 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Practical AI

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Making artificial intelligence practical, productive & accessible to everyone. Practical AI is a show in which technology professionals, business people, students, enthusiasts, and expert guests engage in lively discussions about Artificial Intelligence and related topics (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Neural Networks, GANs, MLOps, AIOps, LLMs & more).The focus is on productive implementations and real-world scenarios that are accessible to everyone. If you want to keep up with the latest advances in AI, while keeping one foot in the real world, then this is the show for you!MORE Ranking #48 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Chris Benson, Daniel Whitenack
Producer/Network Practical AI LLC
Email ****@chrisbenson.com
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 275Twitter 2.9KInstagram 14.7K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Jul 2018 Get Email Contact

5. Data Driven

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Data Driven: the podcast where we explore the emerging field of Data Science. We bring the best minds in Data, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence right to you every Tuesday.The field of data science mashes up the worlds of statistics, database architecture and software engineering. Data Scientist has been labelled by the Harvard Business Review, as "the sexiest job of the 21st century." A quick search of job search sites reveal that this field is in high demand...MORE Hosts Frank La Vigne, Andy Leonard
Producer/Network Data Driven
Email ****@entdna.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 54Facebook 230Twitter 81 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

6. The AI Engineer Podcast

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Artificial intelligence is no longer just theory, it’s engineering. The AI Engineer Podcast brings you inside the minds of the developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators building with AI. Each episode offers in-depth coverage of the most current topics and news in the tech industry, exploring new gadgets, software, and innovations. The podcast aims to educate and inform a tech-savvy audience, blending detailed analysis with engaging discussions. Tune in for a weekly dose of all things technology, from emerging tech to industry shifts, ensuring you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world.MORE Producer/Network Data Bricks Daily
Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

DevOps, Cloud & Infrastructure Podcasts

1. The Cloudcast

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The Cloudcast (@cloudcastpod) is the industry's #1 Cloud Computing podcast, and the place where Cloud meets AI.  Co-hosts Aaron Delp (@aarondelp) & Brian Gracely (@bgracely) speak with technology and business leaders that are shaping the future of business. Topics will include Cloud Computing | AI | AGI | ChatGPT | Open Source | AWS | Azure | GCP | Platform Engineering | DevOps | Big Data | ML | Security | Kubernetes | AppDev | SaaS | PaaS . MORE Host Brian Gracely
Producer/Network Massive Studios
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 262Facebook 138Twitter 6.5KInstagram 410 Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2011 Get Email Contact

2. Kubernetes Podcast from Google

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A biweekly podcast focused on what's happening in the Kubernetes community hosted by Abdel Sghiouar and Kaslin Fields. We cover Kubernetes, cloud-native applications, and other developments in the ecosystem. Abdel and Kaslin on Twitter at @KubernetesPod or by email at ****@google.com.MORE Hosts Abdel Sghiouar, Kaslin Fields
Producer/Network Abdel Sghiouar, Kaslin Fields
Email ****@google.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 285Twitter 18.1K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact

3. Software Defined Talk

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Get ready for a weekly dose of all things Enterprise Software and Cloud Computing! Join us as we dive into topics including Kubernetes, DevOps, Serverless, Security and Coding. Plus, we'll keep you entertained with plenty of off-topic banter and nonsense. Don't worry if you miss the latest industry conference - we've got you covered with recaps of all the latest news from AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).MORE Hosts Brandon Whichard, Michael Coté, Matt Ray
Producer/Network Software Defined Talk LLC
Email ****@softwaredefinedtalk.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 120Facebook 64Twitter 761Instagram 116 Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Since Apr 2016 Get Email Contact

4. DevOps and Docker Talk: Cloud Native Interviews and Tooling

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Interviews from Bret Fisher's live show with co-host Nirmal Mehta. Topics cover container and cloud topics like Docker, Kubernetes, Swarm, Cloud Native development, DevOps, SRE, GitOps, DevSecOps, platform engineering, and the full software lifecycle. Full show notes and more info available at https://podcast.bretfisher.comMORE Hosts Bret Fisher, Nirmal Mehta
Producer/Network Bret Fisher
Email ****@bretfisher.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 86Facebook 846Twitter 11.6KInstagram 731 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Signals and Threads

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Listen in on Jane Street’s Ron Minsky as he has conversations with engineers who are working on everything from clock synchronization to reliable multicast, build systems to reconfigurable hardware. Get a peek at how Jane Street approaches problems, and how those ideas relate to tech more broadly. You can find transcripts along with related links on our website at signalsandthreads.com.MORE Host Yaron Minsky
Producer/Network Jane Street
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 123 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Platform Engineering Podcast

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The Platform Engineering Podcast is a show about the real work of building and running internal platforms — hosted by Cory O’Daniel, longtime infrastructure and software engineer, and CEO/cofounder of Massdriver. Each episode features candid conversations with the engineers, leads, and builders shaping platform engineering today. Topics range from org structure and team ownership to infrastructure design, developer experience, and the tradeoffs behind every “it depends...MORE Host Cory Ou2019Daniel
Producer/Network Cory O’Daniel, David Williams, and Chris Hill
Email ****@podcastchamber.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 8 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

Programming Languages & Development Podcasts

1. Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

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Full Stack Developers Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski dive deep into web development topics, explaining how they work and talking about their own experiences. They cover from JavaScript frameworks like React, to the latest advancements in CSS to simplifying web tooling.MORE Ranking #50 in Spotify Charts (US)
Hosts Scott Tolinski, Wes Bos
Producer/Network Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers
Email ****@leveluptuts.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 1.5KFacebook 36.5KTwitter 40.1KInstagram 57.2K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Since Jun 2017 Get Email Contact

2. Talk Python To Me

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Talk Python to Me is a weekly podcast hosted by developer and entrepreneur Michael Kennedy. We dive deep into the popular packages and software developers, data scientists, and incredible hobbyists doing amazing things with Python. If you're new to Python, you'll quickly learn the ins and outs of the community by hearing from the leaders. And if you've been Pythoning for years, you'll learn about your favorite packages and the hot new ones coming out of open source.MORE Host Michael Kennedy
Producer/Network Michael Kennedy
Email ****@talkpython.fm
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.1KFacebook 8.4KTwitter 69K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Since Mar 2015 Get Email Contact

3. The Real Python Podcast

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A weekly Python podcast hosted by Christopher Bailey with interviews, coding tips, and conversation with guests from the Python community.The show covers a wide range of topics including Python programming best practices, career tips, and related software development topics.Join us every Friday morning to hear what's new in the world of Python programming and become a more effective Pythonista.MORE Host Christopher Bailey
Producer/Network Real Python
Email ****@realpython.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 230Facebook 159.1KTwitter 217.2KInstagram 65.9K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since Mar 2020 Get Email Contact

4. CppCast

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The first podcast for C++ developers, by C++ developers!
Hosts Phil Nash, Timur Doumler
Producer/Network Timur Doumler & Phil Nash
Email ****@cppcast.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 306Facebook 2KTwitter 13.2K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since Feb 2015 Get Email Contact

5. The Bike Shed

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On The Bike Shed, hosts Joël Quenneville and Stephanie Minn discuss development experiences and challenges at thoughtbot with Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, and whatever else is drawing their attention, admiration, or ire this week.MORE Hosts Jou00ebl Quenneville, Stephanie Minn
Producer/Network thoughtbot
Email ****@bikeshed.fm
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 226Twitter 2.4K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2014 Get Email Contact

6. Rust in Production

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This is "Rust in Production", a podcast about companies who use Rust to shape the future of infrastructure. We follow their journey in pursuit of more reliable and efficient software as they solve some of the most challenging technical problems in the world.Each episode dives deep into real-world applications of Rust, showcasing how this powerful systems programming language is revolutionizing the way we build and maintain critical infrastructure...MORE Host Matthias Endler
Producer/Network Matthias Endler
Email ****@endler.dev
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 69 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Go Time: Golang, Software Engineering

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Your source for wide-ranging discussions from all around the Go community. Panelists include Mat Ryer, Jon Calhoun, Natalie Pistunovich, Johnny Boursiquot, Angelica Hill, Kris Brandow, and Ian Lopshire.We discuss cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, microservices, Kubernetes, Docker... oh and also Go!Some people search for GoTime or GoTimeFM and can't find the show, so now the strings GoTime and GoTimeFM are in our description too.MORE Hosts Johnny Boursiquot, Kris Brandow, Angelica Hill, Ian Lopshire, Mat Ryer, Jon Calhoun, Natalie Pistunovich
Producer/Network Changelog Media
Email ****@changelog.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 247Twitter 32KInstagram 14.7K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

Software Engineering Career & Leadership Podcasts

1. Developer Tea

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Developer Tea exists to help driven developers connect to their ultimate purpose and excel at their work so that they can positively impact the people they influence.With over 13 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell (@jcutrell), co-founder of Spec and Director of Engineering at PBS. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conversation, either online or in person with your peers. Twitter: @developertea :: Email: ****@gmail.comMORE Host Jonathan Cutrell
Producer/Network Jonathan Cutrell
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 809Twitter 6.8K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2015 Get Email Contact

2. Soft Skills Engineering

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It takes more than great code to be a great engineer. Soft Skills Engineering is a weekly advice podcast for software developers about the non-technical stuff that goes into being a great software developer.MORE Hosts Jamison Dance, Dave Smith
Producer/Network Jamison Dance and Dave Smith
Email ****@googlegroups.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 406Facebook 189Twitter 6.2K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

3. The Pragmatic Engineer

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Software engineering at Big Tech and startups, from the inside. Deepdives with experienced engineers and tech professionals who share their hard-earned lessons, interesting stories and advice they have on building software. Especially relevant for software engineers and engineering leaders: useful for those working in tech. newsletter.pragmaticengineer.comMORE Ranking #44 in Spotify Charts (US)
Host Gergely Orosz
Producer/Network Gergely Orosz
Email ****@pragmaticengineer.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 243 Avg Length 93 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. Dev Interrupted

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Dev Interrupted is the go-to podcast for software engineering leadership. Each week, hosts Andrew Zigler, Ben Lloyd Pearson, and Dan Lines sit down with industry experts to explore the strategies, struggles, and stories behind high-performing software teams. Paired with weekly industry news coverage, the conversations dive deep into the real challenges that define excellence in modern tech.MORE Hosts Dan Lines, Ben Lloyd Pearson, Andrew Zigler
Producer/Network LinearB
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 158Twitter 796 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

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