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riverside.com
Free
Platform ToolPodcast
Marketing & Platform Tools

Riverside

Audio and video recording, editing, livestreaming and publishing platform. A free starting option is available with limits; additional features and capacity require paid plans.

#podcast#video#recording
riverside.comAdded Oct 20, 20260 opens
cheekypint.transistor.fm
Free
PodcastPodcast
People to Follow

Cheeky Pint

Podcast hosted by Stripe cofounder John Collison, featuring conversations with founders, builders, and technology leaders.

#podcast#entrepreneurship#startups
cheekypint.transistor.fmAdded Oct 13, 20260 opens
thinkingonpaper.xyz
Free
PodcastPodcast
AI Safety & Ethics

Carissa Véliz: Privacy Is Power in the Age of AI (Thinking On Paper)

A Thinking On Paper podcast episode with Carissa Véliz, an Oxford associate professor working on AI ethics. She describes privacy as an ability, a right and a duty, explains what companies can infer from location data, and discusses algorithmic decisions that cannot be explained or appealed, decentralized identity, and choosing tools such as Signal and DuckDuckGo. Free to listen or watch.

#privacy#ai-ethics#surveillance
thinkingonpaper.xyzAdded Oct 9, 20260 opens
artofaccomplishment.com
Free
podcastPodcast
Career & Professional Optimization

The Art of Accomplishment Podcast

Joe Hudson and Brett Kistler's podcast on emotional intelligence, relationships, leadership and decision-making.

Why I recommend it: The podcast is free. The same company sells paid courses and coaching, which the episodes sometimes promote.

#podcast#leadership#emotional intelligence
artofaccomplishment.comAdded Sep 26, 20260 opens
techwontsave.us
Free
podcastPodcast
Technology & Ethics

Tech Won't Save Us (podcast)

Paris Marx's weekly podcast interviewing critics, researchers and workers about the tech industry.

Why I recommend it: Free and well-researched, with a consistent critical stance. Funded by listeners.

#ai ethics#podcast
techwontsave.usAdded Sep 25, 20260 opens
awesomeatyourjob.com
Free
PodcastPodcast
Career Development

Awesome at Your Job

Pete Mockaitis' long-running podcast on practical workplace skills: communication, productivity, managing up and career growth, with hundreds of free episodes.

Why I recommend it: Episodes are free; the site also sells courses and coaching, which are clearly separated. Guests sometimes promote their own books.

#podcast#communication#productivity
awesomeatyourjob.comAdded Sep 25, 20260 opens
Reid Hoffman
Free
Person to FollowPodcast
People to Follow

Reid Hoffman

Site of LinkedIn's co-founder: essays, podcasts and books on starting companies, careers and AI.

From the site: A hub of all my posts and essays online. I write about entrepreneurship, civics, and intellectual life.

Why I recommend it: He built the platform your professional life probably runs on, so his writing on networks is worth reading closely. He also invests in AI companies he writes about.

#entrepreneurship#networking#podcast
Reid HoffmanAdded Sep 17, 20260 opens
diamandis.com
Free
Person to FollowPodcast
People to Follow

Peter Diamandis

Site of the XPRIZE and Singularity founder: newsletters, podcasts and talks on exponential technology and longevity.

From the site: Founder of XPRIZE and pioneer in exponential technologies. Building a world of Abundance through innovation, longevity, and breakthrough ventures.

Why I recommend it: Relentlessly optimistic by design — he is selling a worldview as well as describing one. Read for the trends he spots, discount the certainty.

#innovation#entrepreneurship#newsletter
diamandis.comAdded Sep 17, 20260 opens
Future of Life Institute
Free
OrganizationPodcast
Technology & Ethics

Future of Life Institute

Non-profit working on risks from advanced technology, publishing policy work, the AI Safety Index, open letters and a large free podcast and newsletter archive.

From the site: FLI works on reducing extreme risks from transformative technologies. We are best known for developing the Asilomar AI governance principles.

Why I recommend it: Their AI Safety Index is the most readable scorecard of what the big labs actually do about safety. They campaign, so read the policy pages as arguments.

#advocacy#ai ethics#ai-governance
Future of Life InstituteAdded Sep 17, 20260 opens
Farnam Street
Free
PodcastPodcast
Career & Professional Optimization

The Knowledge Project Podcast

Shane Parrish's long-form interviews on decision making, judgement and learning, with free episodes and transcripts.

Why I recommend it: Useful on a commute when you're weighing a career decision and want better questions rather than quick answers.

#podcast#decision-making#career-growth
Farnam StreetAdded Sep 17, 20260 opens
choppingblock.ai
Free
PodcastPodcast
Technology & Ethics

The Chopping Block

Podcast and commentary on crypto, AI, and technology markets from long-time industry reporters.

Why I recommend it: Useful for hearing skeptical, insider takes on the hype cycles before you make a career bet on one of them.

#ai#ai ethics#crypto
choppingblock.aiAdded Sep 10, 20260 opens
youtube.com
Free
PodcastPodcast
Entrepreneurship & Free Tools

In The Ecosystem with Mike

Interview show hosted by Mike Cortez where founders, investors, and ecosystem builders discuss raising capital, scaling ventures, and how regional ecosystems like Atlanta and the Southeast fuel innovation.

Why I recommend it: Regional ecosystem shows tell you who the local money and mentors actually are. Listen, then reach out to a guest.

#atlanta#capital#ecosystem
youtube.comAdded Sep 4, 20260 opens
jasonfeifer.com
Free
Person to FollowPodcast
People to Follow

Jason Feifer

Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, author of "Build for Tomorrow," and host of the Help Wanted and Problem Solvers podcasts on adapting to change.

Why I recommend it: His work is the best antidote to career panic — practical framing on how people actually adapt when their industry shifts.

#author#entrepreneurship#expert
jasonfeifer.comAdded Sep 2, 20260 opens
datacareerpodcast.com
Free
PodcastPodcast
Career & Professional Optimization

Data Career Podcast

Interviews and practical guidance on breaking into and growing a data career — analytics, engineering, and adjacent roles.

Why I recommend it: Good listening if you are eyeing a data role. Pay attention to what skills guests actually used to get hired.

#analytics#career#career-change
datacareerpodcast.comAdded Sep 1, 20260 opens
hue
Free
OrganizationPodcast
Community & Government Resources

hue

Hue is the community-powered media company building a more connected future. Brands partner with us to sponsor events and content (podcast, email newsletters, digital mag, and social media) to build relationships with an engaged audience of leaders.

From the site: Hue is the community-powered media company building a more connected future. Brands partner with us to sponsor events and content (podcast, email newsletters, digital mag, and social media).

Why I recommend it: Community-powered media platform for leaders, creators and culture-makers.

#community#community-resources#creator-economy
hueAdded Aug 31, 20260 opens
janineesbrand.com
Free
Person to FollowPodcast
People to Follow

Janine Esbrand

Career coach, former commercial lawyer and TEDx speaker; creator of the "Career Change Maker" framework and host of the Career Change Makers podcast.

Why I recommend it: Her own career change from law gives her advice real texture — this is not theory from someone who has never made the leap.

#career-change#career-development#creator-economy
janineesbrand.comAdded Aug 30, 20260 opens
techpolicy.press
Free
PodcastPodcast
Technology & Ethics

Technology Freedom Cooperative: Infrastructure for Human Rights and Justice Groups

Podcast interview with Maheen Khan (Invisible Institute) and Patrick Ball (HRDAG) on a coalition helping nonprofits protect evidence, cut big-tech dependence, and build independent AI capacity.

Why I recommend it: A concrete example of mission-driven tech work — good listening if you want your technical skills pointed at justice organizations.

#ai ethics#data-protection#digital-security
techpolicy.pressAdded Aug 30, 20260 opens
youtube.com
Free
Person to FollowPodcast
Entrepreneurship & Free Tools

This Week in Startups (YouTube)

Discussions on building, scaling, and navigating the startup and venture capital world. Hosted by Jason Calacanis.

Why I recommend it: Useful for learning how investors talk, even if you never raise money.

#entrepreneurship#expert#free
youtube.comAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
youtube.com
Free
Person to FollowPodcast
Technology & Ethics

Lex Fridman Podcast (YouTube)

Long-form interviews with AI researchers, founders, and scientists. Hosted by Lex Fridman.

In plain terms: This YouTube channel features long-form interviews with artificial intelligence researchers, scientists, and company founders. You can watch these discussions to learn about emerging technology, ethical issues, and scientific developments.

Why I recommend it: Long listens — good for commutes when you want depth over headlines.

#ai#ai ethics#ai-jobs
youtube.comAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
bigtechnology.com
Free
PublisherPodcast
Technology & Ethics

Big Technology by Alex Kantrowitz

Power dynamics and inside stories from Big Tech, by Alex Kantrowitz.

In plain terms: This newsletter and podcast covers inside reporting on major tech companies and their impact on society. You can read weekly updates and listen to interviews to stay informed about the technology industry.

Why I recommend it: Good on how decisions inside big companies land on workers.

#ai ethics#articles#big-tech
bigtechnology.comAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
latent.space
Free
PublisherPodcast
AI & Assistive Tools

Latent Space by Swyx & Alessio

Technical AI newsletter for engineers building on AI systems, covering evals, inference, and agentic architectures.

In plain terms: This technical newsletter and podcast covers how leading teams build artificial intelligence models, agents, and infrastructure. You can use it to learn how modern AI systems are built and keep your engineering knowledge up to date.

Why I recommend it: If you want an AI engineering job, this is the vocabulary you need.

#ai#ai-engineering#ai-tools
latent.spaceAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
macslist.org
Free
Person to FollowPodcast
People to Follow

Find Your Dream Job (Mac's List podcast)

Weekly interview show on job search tactics — networking, resumes, interviews — in tight 30-minute episodes.

In plain terms: This weekly podcast features interviews with career experts who share practical job hunting advice. You can listen to learn tips on networking, writing resumes, and handling job interviews.

Why I recommend it: Good listening on a commute. Every episode ends with one concrete action.

#expert#free#interviews
macslist.orgAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
mfmpod.com
Free
Person to FollowPodcast
People to Follow

My First Million (Shaan Puri & Sam Parr)

Business ideas and teardowns, useful for spotting small, unsexy, profitable business opportunities.

In plain terms: This weekly podcast features hosts who brainstorm business concepts and interview founders about how they make money. You can listen to explore niche business opportunities and get practical ideas for starting your own company.

Why I recommend it: Skip the hype segments; the teardown segments are a free market-research education.

#business-ideas#entrepreneurship#expert
mfmpod.comAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens
hbs.edu
Free
ArticlePodcast
Career & Professional Optimization

OneTen CEO Debbie Dyson: Why Skills-First Builds a Better Workforce

HBS podcast interview with the CEO of OneTen, a coalition of employers committed to hiring and advancing workers without four-year degrees into family-sustaining careers.

In plain terms: This podcast interview explains how major employers are shifting toward skills-based hiring instead of requiring college degrees. You can listen or read the transcript to learn how companies are opening career opportunities for workers without four-year degrees.

Why I recommend it: OneTen's employer coalition is a concrete target list. Search their partner companies when you job hunt.

#article#career#career-development
hbs.eduAdded Aug 29, 20260 opens