Intelligent Machines (Audio) - Podcast Rankings and reviews

Intelligent Machines (formerly This Week in Google) offers insightful discussions on AI, big tech, and the evolving digital landscape, featuring expert analysis and lively conversations. With its knowledgeable hosts and engaging format, the podcast remains a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of technology and its impact on society.

This show is academia at its best; nerdy and accessible. The recent interview that starts each show is a glimpse into a world of experts that you would otherwise not even know about (let alone hear them speak)

The hosts do an amazing job breaking down complex topics and bringing in top-tier guests who offer unique, real-world insights into how AI is shaping everything from business and ethics to creativity and daily life.

I always walk away from each episode with something new to think about, and I genuinely look forward to the next one. If you’re curious about the impact of AI or just love learning about technology’s cutting edge, this podcast is an absolute must-listen.

Highly recommended!

Also bring back the “Craig Newmark” jingle.

Ai podcasts are either dry, too hype-y, too pessimistic, or worse they predict doom. This podcast is fun! There’s jokes, there’s snark, there’s audience participation in Discord (if you decide to upgrade to the paid version) and there’s a sandy beach (dare to ask.) This podcast is so wild there is even a barbershop quartet singing the name of the one and only Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist and homing pigeon enthusiast.

BTW I would have written this glowing review anyway but the barbershop quartet pushed my into urgency as I am a Craig Newmark fan. If it wasn’t for Craig I wouldn’t have been able to furnish my apartment. If you know, you know.