Slides from 4/24/25 Pondering AI session (11 am): AI COP April 24 2025 11 AM.pptx [requires UTA login to access]
Curating content and staying current with AI is crucial! Michael Schmid of University Analytics shares his favorite technology and AI-focused podcasts. –Peggy Semingson, Interim Director of CRTLE at UT Arlington.
From Michael Schmid (Learning Analytics Director at UTA University Analytics):
Free time? Yeah, probably just as rare for you as it is for me. We all juggle multiple priorities every day. And I’m preaching to the choir—my fellow educators—to say we all learn and consume information differently. Podcasts on my commute work for me.
So today, in our UTA AI Community of Practice session, we’re each sharing resources that work for us. Certain topics and media may resonate more with you than others, and that’s okay. On this page, the first six items are some of my favorite AI-related podcasts.
A few dive deeper into the weeds, but most are great for staying current with the latest AI developments—or even helping you drift off to sleep at night. If you’ve got other helpful AI resources, let me know and we’ll add them to the list!
| Podcast Name and | Host(s) | Brief Summary | ||||
| Pondering AI | Kimberly Nevala | Offers reflective, in‑depth discussions on AI’s ethical, societal, and cultural impacts, inviting listeners to ponder technology’s future. | ||||
| The Artificial Intelligence Show | Paul Roetzer & Mike Kaput | Breaks down AI trends and insights, providing clear, non-technical insights into business and real-world impacts of AI weekly. | ||||
| AI for Humans | Kevin Pereira & Gavin Purcell | Explores practical AI applications for everyday users, demystifying the technology and highlighting its real‑world impact. Sometimes irreverent. | ||||
| The AI Breakdown | Nathaniel Whittemore | Provides concise, daily news analysis on breakthrough AI trends, industry disruptions, and practical implications across sectors. | ||||
| Your Undivided Attention | Tristan Harris & Aza Raskin | Critically examines how digital platforms shape human attention and behavior, offering insights on ethical design and societal effects. | ||||
| Hard Fork | Kevin Roose & Casey Newton | A tech news podcast that covers AI trends and broader technology impacts with a balanced, investigative tone. Relentlessly upbeat. (NYT) | ||||
| Worklab | Worklab Team | Investigates the evolving workplace through emerging AI technologies, offering actionable strategies to enhance work culture and productivity. (Microsoft) | ||||
| Lex Fridman Podcast | Lex Fridman | Long-form interviews with top AI experts. Discussions blend technical depth with broader philosophical and practical insights. | ||||
| The TWIML AI Podcast | Sam Charrington | In-depth conversations with researchers and industry leaders on machine learning, deep learning, and practical AI applications. | ||||
| The AI Podcast (by NVIDIA) | Noah Kravitz | 25-minute interviews with innovators exploring the impact of AI across research, business, and society. Yes, that NVIDIA. | ||||
| The AI Daily Brief | Nathaniel Whittemore | A daily news analysis show that delivers concise updates on breakthrough AI trends and industry disruptions. | ||||
| This Day in AI Podcast | Michael & Chris Sharkey | A weekly discussion on AI news and real-world applications, presented in a casual and accessible style. | ||||
| Data Skeptic | Kyle Polich | A thematic deep-dive into AI, machine learning, and data science concepts, broken down over several episodes. | ||||
| Practical AI | Chris Benson & Daniel Whitenack | Focuses on real-world AI applications and practical tips to implement AI tools in everyday scenarios. | ||||
| AI in Business Podcast | Daniel Faggella | Interviews with top AI executives that uncover trends and use cases to help non-technical leaders integrate AI. | ||||
| Eye on AI | Craig S. Smith | Engaging interviews with AI experts that explore emerging research trends and the broader societal impact of AI. | ||||
| AI Today Podcast | Kathleen Walch & Ronald Schmelzer | Explores current AI applications, industry news, and expert opinions to distinguish hype from real-world use. | ||||
| AI & I | Dan Shipper | Interviews with a range of creatives and entrepreneurs on how they use AI tools to boost creativity and productivity. | ||||
| No Priors | Elad Gil & Sarah Guo | Conversations with AI entrepreneurs and researchers that discuss innovative tech and business opportunities in AI. | ||||
| Talking Machines | Neil Lawrence & Katherine Gorman | A mix of interviews, reviews, and discussions on machine learning challenges and ethical implications in AI. | ||||
| Last Week in AI | (Various Hosts) | A weekly recap that condenses the major AI news and trends into a brief, informative update. | ||||
| Me, Myself and AI | Sam Ransbotham & Shervin Khodabandeh | Showcases success stories and practical strategies from companies that have effectively integrated AI. (MIT Sloan & Boston Consulting Group) | ||||
| Everyday AI Podcast | Jordan Wilson (and team) | Offers daily insights and tips on leveraging AI for productivity and career growth in everyday tasks. | ||||
One other resource you shouldn’t miss is Professor Ethan Mollick at The Wharton School in Philadelphia. Perhaps the best way to consume his insights into AI is to subscribe to his Substack via his website: https://www.oneusefulthing.org/ or buy his (I don’t get a cut) New York Times bestselling book, Co-Intelligence.
I hope this helps, as we navigate these challenges and opportunities together!
Michael
Michael Schmid, MBA
Director of Analytics Solutions & AI Engagement
University Analytics, University of Texas Arlington