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Vincent Ramdhanie
Software Developer

Podcasts

Some podcasts that I frequently listen to. I've included a short description of each podcast, as well as my personal rating out of 10. This list represents over 6 hours of new content per week. I generally listen at 1.8 speed so it just barely fits in my weekly commute. I am at max podcast capacity.
This list was updated in December 2023.
SciencePodcasts
  • 10/10
    Why This Universe?
    Dan Hooper, Shalma Wegsman
    Started: 2020
    Released weekly
    85 episodes
    Dan and Shalma break down some of the biggest ideas in physics. They talk about the universe, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Always informative, always entertaining.
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  • 10/10
    The State of The Universe
    Brendan Drachler
    Started: 2018
    Released every two weeks
    81 episodes
    Brandon talks to scientists about their research. He covers a wide range of topics, from the origin of life to the nature of dark matter. He also talks about the process of science, and how scientists think about the world.

    I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.

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  • 10/10
    Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe
    Daniel Whiteson, Jorge Cham
    Started: 2018
    Released every few days
    552 episodes
    Daniel and Jorge talk about the biggest ideas in physics. They cover topics like the nature of time, the origin of the universe, and the search for dark matter. They also talk about the process of science, and how scientists think about the world.

    I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.

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  • 8/10
    Star Talk radio
    Neil deGrasse Tyson
    Started: 2009
    Released every few days
    880 episodes
    This is an excellent podcast from Neil deGrasse Tyson. He talks about a wide range of topics, from the origin of life to the nature of dark matter. He also talks about pop culture and the impact of science on society. The show is a bit commercial radio in that it never gets a chance to investigate topics as deeply as I would like but it is funny and does introduce many luminaries in the field.
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  • 10/10
    The Infinite Monkey Cage
    Brian Cox, Robin Ince
    Started: 2009
    Released weekly
    193 episodes
    Very funny and insightful show about science. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by a panel of experts to discuss a wide range of topics. The show is always entertaining and informative.
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  • 9/10
    Science Quickly
    Various
    Started: 2009
    Released every few days
    500 episodes
    Short snippets about the latest news and happenings in science from Sientific American.
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  • 10/10
    Science In Action
    Roland Pease
    Started: 1990
    Released every few days
    1373 episodes
    BBC's science podcast. Covers all the science news each week with interviews from the scientists involved in the research.
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  • 10/10
    Physics World Weekly
    Hamish Johnston, Margaret Harris, Tami Freeman, James Dacey
    Started: 2021
    Released weekly
    281 episodes
    Provides insight into the latest physics news. Interviews from scientist and business of physics. A good way to keep abreast of the latest developments in the world of Physics.
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ComedyPodcasts
  • 10/10
    Friday Night Comedy
    Various
    Started: 2020
    Released weekly
    197 episodes
    Alternates between The Now show with Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt, The News Quiz and Dead Ringers. Absolute top notch comedy from a wide variety of British comedians.

    The BBC does not keep all episodes available. Episodes are only available for a few weeks so I have no idea how many episodes were made in total.

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  • 10/10
    Comedy of The Week
    Various
    Started: 2020
    Released weekly
    5 episodes
    Brilliant comedy from the UK. This is a variety show where every week they bring a comedy show featuring stand up comedians and others.

    The BBC does not keep all episodes available. Episodes are only available for a few weeks so I have no idea how many episodes were made in total.

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  • 10/10
    Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend
    Conan O'Brien, Matt Gourley, Sona Movsesian
    Started: 2018
    Released weekly
    234 episodes
    This wacky but brilliant podcast is laugh out loud funny. Even the advertisements are funny. Conan has a unique brand of humour that is both self deprecating and insightful.
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  • 10/10
    Smartless
    Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett
    Started: 2020
    Released weekly
    56 episodes
    These three presenters invite a differet guest each week and have an in-depth conversation.

    I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time. I think this is two different podcasts rolled into one.

    Now that I've listened to a few episodes this is definitely worth the listen.

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  • 10/10
    Working it out
    Mike Birbiglia
    Started: 2020
    Released weekly
    130 episodes
    Mike Birbiglia is one of my favourite comedians. In this podcast he invites a different comedian each week and they discuss the process of joke writing. Along the way they deliver many great jokes.
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TechPodcasts
  • 10/10
    Soft Skills Engineering
    Jamison Dance, Dave Smith
    Started: 2016
    Released weekly
    387 episodes
    It takes more than great code to be a software engineer.
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  • 5/10
    The Changelog
    Adam Stacoviak, Jerod Santo
    Started: 2019
    Released weekly
    678 episodes
    Technical interviews and news about the software world.

    I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.

    I've temporarily paused this podcast. Not bad, just too many to listen to at the moment.

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  • 5/10
    Ship It!
    Gerhard Lazu
    Started: 2023
    Released weekly
    91 episodes
    All about deploying software to production. Interviews with persons in devops and infrastructure.

    I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.

    I've temporarily paused this podcast. Not bad, just too many to listen to at the moment.

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  • 5/10
    Machine Learning Guide
    Started: 2017
    Released weekly
    20 episodes
    Machine learning fundamentals and interviews with experts in the field.

    I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.

    This is definitely not worth it.

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  • 5/10
    Syntax Web Development
    Wes Bos, Scott Tolinski
    Started: 2017
    Released every few days
    704 episodes
    Discussions about front end technologies. Interviews with experts in the field.

    I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.

    I've temporarily paused this podcast. Not bad, just too many to listen to at the moment.

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  • 5/10
    Hard Fork
    Kevin Roose, Casey Newton
    Started: 2022
    Released weekly
    63 episodes
    Discussions about the latest happenings around the tech world.

    I am listening to a few episodes of this during December 2023 to determine if it is worth the time.

    This one is great. The presenters are quite good. The pace is great.

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Baha'iPodcasts
  • 10/10
    Baha'i World News Service
    Various
    Started: 2017
    Released occasionally
    36 episodes
    Reports on major developments in the Baha'i Worldwide community. Interviews with persons working oin the field.
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