Our Top 10 Favorite Data Podcasts
We LOVE listening to podcasts here at Data Literacy. It makes household chores, commutes, and walks so much more enjoyable. It’s also such a gift to be able to learn about data in such a passive (and free) way. So! We’ve rounded up our top 10 favorite data podcasts that cover everything from visualization and storytelling to careers and communication. We hope these suggestions help you get started or go deeper into your data journey. Here are the gems we keep coming back to again and again, in no particular order:
🎧 1. Explore Explain
Why we love it: Host Andy Kirk interviews data visualization designers to unpack the thinking behind real-world projects. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at creative choices and design decisions.
Length: 45–60 minutes
Link: Explore Explain
🎧 2. PolicyViz
Why we love it: A long-standing show hosted by Jon Schwabish that explores how data is presented and communicated across sectors, with insights from experts in policy, research, and beyond.
Length: 25–35 minutes
Link: PolicyViz
🎧 3. Storytelling with Data
Why we love it: A mix of lessons, guest conversations, and real chart makeovers from the amazing team behind Storytelling with Data. It’s great for learning how to communicate data clearly and thoughtfully.
Length: 20–30 minutes
Link: Storytelling with Data
🎧 4. Data Viz Today
Why we love it: Hosted by Alli Torban (yes, our very own Alli Torban!), this show explores the creative side of data visualization with tips, techniques, and interviews, perfect for sparking inspiration.
Length: 15–60 minutes
Link: Data Viz Today
🎧 5. The Data Chief
Why we love it: A high-level look at how data leaders drive business value. Hosted by Cindi Howson, expect candid conversations with CDOs, CIOs, and analytics experts on strategy, culture, and innovation.
Length: 30–50 minutes
Link: The Data Chief
🎧 6. The Art of Communicating Data
Why we love it: Host Hana M.K. breaks down how to communicate data effectively in the workplace. Great for early-career analysts and anyone looking to improve stakeholder communication. These are punchy episodes!
Length: 15–25 minutes
Link: The Art of Communicating Data
🎧 7. Data Career Podcast
Why we love it: This show is full of practical advice on building a career in data from host Avery Smith and his guests. Avery breaks down concepts in really simple ways so that a career in data is accessible to all!
Length: 20–40 minutes
Link: Data Career Podcast
🎧 8. Data Bytes
Why we love it: Upbeat episodes that cover topics like professional career paths and the latest trends in data. This podcast is brought to us by Women in Data and features mostly women guests.
Length: 30–45 minutes
Link: Data Bytes
🎧 9. The Present Beyond Measure Show
Why we love it: Focused on analytics storytelling and presentation skills, this show helps you become a well-rounded data communicator. It’s also hosted by Lea Pica who is a lovely host with the perfect podcasting voice!
Length: 30–45 minutes
Link: The Present Beyond Measure Show
🎧 10. Data Stories
Why we love it: Hosted by dataviz legends Enrico Bertini and Moritz Stefaner, this show covers the art, science, and culture of data visualization through lively conversations with top practitioners. Sadly, they aren’t releasing new episodes anymore, but there’s an impressive backlog to binge!
Length: 40–60 minutes
Link: Data Stories
🎧 BONUS: The Data Literacy Show
Why we love it: (Hey, that’s us!) Did you know that we have our own podcast now?! Hosts Ben Jones and Alli Torban cover practical ways to build, measure, and level up data and AI literacy, with tips and real-world scenarios to help you navigate the data landscape.
Length: 15–30 minutes
Link: The Data Literacy Show
Our Top 10 Favorite Data Podcasts
We LOVE listening to podcasts here at Data Literacy. It makes household chores, commutes, and walks so much more enjoyable. It’s also such a gift to be able to learn about data in such a passive (and free) way. So! We’ve rounded up our top 10 favorite data podcasts that cover everything from visualization and storytelling to careers and communication. We hope these suggestions help you get started or go deeper into your data journey. Here are the gems we keep coming back to again and again, in no particular order:
🎧 1. Explore Explain
Why we love it: Host Andy Kirk interviews data visualization designers to unpack the thinking behind real-world projects. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at creative choices and design decisions.
Length: 45–60 minutes
Link: Explore Explain
🎧 2. PolicyViz
Why we love it: A long-standing show hosted by Jon Schwabish that explores how data is presented and communicated across sectors, with insights from experts in policy, research, and beyond.
Length: 25–35 minutes
Link: PolicyViz
🎧 3. Storytelling with Data
Why we love it: A mix of lessons, guest conversations, and real chart makeovers from the amazing team behind Storytelling with Data. It’s great for learning how to communicate data clearly and thoughtfully.
Length: 20–30 minutes
Link: Storytelling with Data
🎧 4. Data Viz Today
Why we love it: Hosted by Alli Torban (yes, our very own Alli Torban!), this show explores the creative side of data visualization with tips, techniques, and interviews, perfect for sparking inspiration.
Length: 15–60 minutes
Link: Data Viz Today
🎧 5. The Data Chief
Why we love it: A high-level look at how data leaders drive business value. Hosted by Cindi Howson, expect candid conversations with CDOs, CIOs, and analytics experts on strategy, culture, and innovation.
Length: 30–50 minutes
Link: The Data Chief
🎧 6. The Art of Communicating Data
Why we love it: Host Hana M.K. breaks down how to communicate data effectively in the workplace. Great for early-career analysts and anyone looking to improve stakeholder communication. These are punchy episodes!
Length: 15–25 minutes
Link: The Art of Communicating Data
🎧 7. Data Career Podcast
Why we love it: This show is full of practical advice on building a career in data from host Avery Smith and his guests. Avery breaks down concepts in really simple ways so that a career in data is accessible to all!
Length: 20–40 minutes
Link: Data Career Podcast
🎧 8. Data Bytes
Why we love it: Upbeat episodes that cover topics like professional career paths and the latest trends in data. This podcast is brought to us by Women in Data and features mostly women guests.
Length: 30–45 minutes
Link: Data Bytes
🎧 9. The Present Beyond Measure Show
Why we love it: Focused on analytics storytelling and presentation skills, this show helps you become a well-rounded data communicator. It’s also hosted by Lea Pica who is a lovely host with the perfect podcasting voice!
Length: 30–45 minutes
Link: The Present Beyond Measure Show
🎧 10. Data Stories
Why we love it: Hosted by dataviz legends Enrico Bertini and Moritz Stefaner, this show covers the art, science, and culture of data visualization through lively conversations with top practitioners. Sadly, they aren’t releasing new episodes anymore, but there’s an impressive backlog to binge!
Length: 40–60 minutes
Link: Data Stories
🎧 BONUS: The Data Literacy Show
Why we love it: (Hey, that’s us!) Did you know that we have our own podcast now?! Hosts Ben Jones and Alli Torban cover practical ways to build, measure, and level up data and AI literacy, with tips and real-world scenarios to help you navigate the data landscape.
Length: 15–30 minutes
Link: The Data Literacy Show
