Enterprises continue to sharpen their focus on technology as AI, cloud and software become closely tied to business outcomes — whether it’s driving growth or cutting costs. In response, IT decision-makers have had to polish off their leadership skills and work to keep up with the latest technology developments.
Podcasts offer CIOs and other technology leaders a chance to hear directly from peers and the flexibility to stay on top of developing news.
On the go or in the office, here are 10 shows to add to your playlist.
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1. Hard Fork
New York Times Journalists Kevin Roose and Casey Newton host a weekly podcast that dives into the fast-paced world of business technology. From discussing a potential AI bubble to new model releases, episodes have about an hour runtime. Listen to the podcast here.
2. TechTables
Hosted by Joe Toste, this podcast focuses on senior public sector leaders, including CIOs and CISOs. Technology leaders talk through IT transformations, leadership strategies and trends. Some recent guests include Kerrica Laake, CIO for the City of Austin, Ricardo Castillo, CIO for the City of North Miami Beach, and San Antonio CIO Craig Hopkins. Watch the video podcast here.
3. CIO In The Know
This weekly podcast series is part of research and advisory services firm AVOA and hosted by Tim Crawford. Focusing on IT leaders, the podcast facilitates conversations about business, professional growth and real-world challenges. Recent guests include Cindy Stoddard, SVP and CIO at Adobe. Listen to the podcast here.
4. Targeting AI
Hosted by journalists at CIO Dive’s sister publication, Targeting AI features interviews with AI experts, analysts, academics and executives from tech vendors. Shaun Sutner, TechTarget senior news director, and AI news writer Esther Shittu guide conversations during the episodes, which typically run for about 30 to 45 minutes. Listen to the podcast series here.
5. Technovation
Metis Strategy President Peter High hosts a twice-weekly podcast series that facilitates conversations with top executives and thought leaders on business technology. Former FedEx EVP and CIO Rob Carter, AMD CIO Hasmukh Ranjan and General Mills Chief Digital and Technology Officer Jaime Montemayor made appearances this summer. Listen to the podcast here.
6. Daily Tech News Show
For technology leaders wanting a quick headline breakdown, hosts Tom Merritt and Jason Howell provide a daily option. Daily Tech News Show has a shorter show called Briefing and a five-minute snapshot via Daily Tech News Headlines in addition to longer companion shows. Listen to the podcast here.
7. CIO Mind
Produced by Gartner, this podcast features analysts discussing technology trends, such as agentic AI, CIO transitions and other leadership strategies. Episodes are typically under 30 minutes. Listen to the podcast here.
8. CAIO Connect
Host Sanjay Puri dives into AI governance, leadership strategies and trends in this podcast for AI leaders. Recent guests include Gaia Bellone, chief data and AI officer for emerging markets at Prudential Financial, and Lambert Hogenhout, chief of data and AI at the United Nations. Listen to the podcast here.
9. Me, Myself and AI
Produced by the MIT Sloan Management Review, this podcast aims to separate AI hype from AI success. The 30-minute long episodes feature conversations about workforce, risk mitigation and innovation with guests like Goodwill CEO Steve Preston and Chandra Kapireddy, head of generative AI, machine learning, and analytics at Truist. Listen to the podcast here.
10. The Data Chief
Hosted by ThoughtSpot Chief Data and AI Strategy Officer Cindi Howson, this biweekly podcast offers insights from some of the world’s top data leaders. Recent guests include Noelle Russell, CEO of the AI Leadership Institute, and Josh Cunningham, Group Head of Data and AI Culture at Lloyds Banking Group. Listen to the podcast here.
