Best Data Visualisation Podcasts (2025)

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Effective and affective approaches to data visualisation, with Dr. Phillip Gough 49:57

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Hi #SmartCommunity friends. Welcome back to this very special series here on the Smart Community Podcast, all about data storytelling, As part of my PhD research, I’m speaking with experts from all over the world who are using data visualisations and storytelling in real world projects to support decision making and advocacy. In this episode of the…

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How AI is Transforming Data Analytics and Visualisation in the Enterprise 1:11:08

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Chris Parmer (Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder, Plotly) and Domenic Ravita (VP of Marketing, Plotly) discuss the evolution of AI-powered data analytics and how natural language interfaces are democratizing advanced analytics. Key Topics Discussed AI's Market Category Convergence Domenic describes how AI is collapsing traditional boundaries betwee…

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Why the BLS Matters with Former Commissioner Erica Groshen 46:39

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This is a very special episode of the PolicyViz Podcast. I’m joined by Erica Groshen, former Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics to talk about the latest jobs report and what the numbers really mean for the state of the economy, including why revisions are an essential part of getting the data right. Dr. Groshen explains how the BLS prod…

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Documentary Storytelling for Smart Community Impact, with Rocio Rodriguez Almaraz 51:18

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Hi #SmartCommunity friends. Welcome back to this very special series here on the Smart Community Podcast, all about data storytelling. As part of my PhD research, I've been speaking with experts from all over the world who are using data visualisations and storytelling in real world projects to support decision making and advocacy. In today's episo…

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Navigating the Data Quality Crisis & Demystifying The Data Ecosystem: Part 1 with Joe Reis 24:17

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Today’s data ecosystem is less an absolute and more an ever-evolving mystery that’s always got eyes on it. Our eyes too - on the latest episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, our host Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO at Informatica, welcomes Joe Reis, bestselling author of "Fundamentals of Data Engineering" and Data Engineer, to explore t…

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Season 12 Premiere! 7:28

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I’m excited to kick off Season 12 of the PolicyViz Podcast! In this short premiere, I share a few personal and professional updates and preview what’s ahead on the show. This season, I’ll focus on three big themes: changes to the U.S. federal data and statistical agency ecosystem, a wave of new data visualization books and their authors, and the ev…

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Building Trust Through Data Stories for Smart Community Leaders, with Jonathan Reichental 49:04

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Hi #SmartCommunity friends! Welcome to a very special series here on the Smart Community Podcast, all about data storytelling. As part of my PhD research, I've been speaking with experts from all over the world who are using data visualizations and storytelling in real world projects to support decision making and advocacy. This work is deeply ali…

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The Guide to Data Centre Strategy & Scaling Zero-Downtime Data Centers with Sean Farney 20:50

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Data dictates everything - our work, our lives and everything in between. But where does it live? In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, our host Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO at Informatica, sits with Sean Farney, VP of Data Center Strategy for Americas at JLL, to explore the fascinating world of data center innovation. What Y…

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How High Performing Data Teams Can Be Ethically Strong Too with Alanna Val-Hackett of TripleLift 18:30

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Transforming one’s business with AI while maintaining that human element is the balance everyone’s struggling with. But what if the answer’s hidden in plain sight? In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, host and VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales at Informatica, Amy Horowitz sits down with Alanna Val Hackett, Manage…

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Dr. Kaylee Alexander on digital humanities, being a research data librarian, visual culture, cemeteries, French cemetery laws, cemetery sculpture, ethically sound data visualisation and survival bias 57:37

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Kaylee Alexander discuss the digital humanities, being a research data librarian, visual culture, cemeteries, French cemetery laws, cemetery sculpture, ethically sound data visualisation and survival bias Who is Kaylee? Dr. Kaylee P. Alexander is a Research Data Librarian at the University of Utah’s J…

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From Data Chaos to AI Success: Celebrating a Year of Bringing Data and AI To Life 16:29

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In the latest episode of Bringing Data and AI To Life as hosts, Amy Horowitz, VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales at Informatica and Nick Dobbins, VP and Worldwide Field CTO, Informatica, along with the team - Rudra Ray, Rameez Ghouz, Stephanie Rogers and Gary Loste, celebrate one year of cutting through data and AI complexity…

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Bridging the Gap Between Ad Tech and Customer Value: The AI and Data Story with Praveen Gujar 26:42

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As it stands today, the average social media user is privy to anywhere between 4,000 to 10,000 ads a day. So, how much of this churn is down to Data and AI and how efficiently do businesses bridge the gap between ad tech and customer value? In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, our host Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO at Informa…

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Professor Patricia MacCormack on philosophy, death activism, veganism, antinatalism, necrosexuality, the Anthropocene, dudebros in academia, and a loving and vitalist relationship to death 1:19:58

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Patricia MacCormack on philosophy, death activism, veganism, antinatalism, necrosexuality, the Anthropocene, dudebros in academia, and a loving and vitalist relationship to death Who is Patricia? Professor Patricia MacCormack is Professor of Continental Philosophy. She is the author of Cinesexuality (…

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Decision Intelligence, Disinformation & Data Ethics in the Age of AI with Rob Daly 53:52

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In this future-facing episode of Let’s Talk Data, host Emma Crabtree sits down with Rob Daly, Lead AI Specialist at Anamana, founder of Mimir, and a former neuroscientist-turned-data consultant, to unpack the evolving intersection of AI, healthcare, and data ethics. Rob shares how his deep technical background and passion for human-centred innovati…

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The Value Engineering Playbook to Solve Real Problems with: Insights from the Dean of Data, Bill Schmarzo 16:12

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If you think the mere presence of AI determines organizational success, think again. Because it’s when organizations use AI to support value creation, that success really takes a seat at the table. In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, our host Amy Horowitz, VP of the Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales team for Informati…

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Shirley Wu on Data, Art, and Innovation in Visualization 45:49

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Welcome to the Season 11 Finale of the PolicyViz Podcast! I’m ready for a summer break and am super excited to close the season talking with Shirly Wu—data visualization artist, technologist, and community thought leader. We talk about Shirley’s journey from creating vibrant, web-based data visualizations to developing physical, multi-sensory data …

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Edward Tufte: Designing with Data, Art, and Purpose 53:16

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In this week’s episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I am reposting my 2015 interview with Edward Tufte, one of the pioneers of data visualization and author of seminal books like The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. At the time, Tufte was a well-known and hugely influential figure in the field. Over time, his influence has waned, and I find…

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The AI Strategy That's Transforming Financial Service with Joseph Pellissery & Desigan Reddi 18:29

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Is AI going to be relegated to a productivity-efficiency in the banking sector or do the horizons expand into innovation as well? In part two of the series on Bringing Data and AI to Life, host Amy Horowitz, VP of the Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales team, Informatica, welcomes back Joseph Pelasari and Desigan Reddi from Wescom F…

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Heart-Led Data: How KeyAnalytics Is Revolutionising Healthcare Analytics with Innovation and Empathy with Kay Khan 52:13

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In this powerful episode of Let’s Talk Data, host Emma Crabtree is joined by Kay Khan, Chief Data & Analytics Officer and founder of KeyAnalytics, a female-led healthcare data consultancy on a mission to transform the NHS and wider healthcare systems through inclusive analytics, data empathy, and impact-led innovation. With a career that spans tele…

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From Tableau to AI: Where Data Visualization Is Headed with Andy Kirk 37:10

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My friend Andy Kirk joins the show to reflect on the changing landscape of data visualization. We discuss the evolution of tools like Tableau and Flourish, the dispersion of social media communities, and how, how AI is reshaping workflows and data visualization. Andy shares insights from his freelance experience, the challenges of teaching data pre…

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Drawing Data with Dragons: Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic on Teaching Kids and Adults Alike 37:38

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In this episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic joins me to discuss the evolution of her work in data storytelling—from corporate workshops to her newest venture into children’s literature. We explore how the pandemic transformed training formats, the collaborative nature of her team, and the creative process behind her latest boo…

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Dr. Terri Daniel on toxic theology, healthy theology, complicated grief, being a non-religious chaplain, hospice and loss 1:16:41

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Dr. Terri Daniel on toxic theology, healthy theology, complicated grief, being a non-religious chaplain, hospice and loss. Who is Terri? Dr. Terri Daniel is an inter-spiritual hospice chaplain, end-of-life educator, and grief counselor certified in death, dying and bereavement by the Association of De…

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From 35 Siloed Systems to One Unified Experience with Joseph Pellissery & Desigan Reddi 19:36

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In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, hosts Amy Horowitz and Nick Dobbins sit down with Joseph Pellissery, CIO, Head of Technology, Digital and Payments at Wescom Credit Union and Chairman of Wescom Resources Group, and Desigan Reddi, VP of IT Operations and Architecture at Wescom Credit Union, to explore their groundbreaking journey fro…

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Power Skills: The Human Element of Data Transformation 56:18

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Have you considered the hidden power that transforms ordinary data strategies into extraordinary business breakthroughs?" Rosanne Werner, Chief Executive Officer at XcelerateIQ, knows that the real magic happens when human connection meets technological innovation. In a world drowning in data, most companies miss the critical secret: people, not al…

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Amanda Cox on Data Journalism, AI, and Democratizing Design 36:16

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Amanda Cox reflects on her career path from the New York Times to Bloomberg News, highlighting her efforts to make data more accessible and meaningful through journalism. We dive into the shifts in data journalism—from scarce print real estate to the rise of AI tools—and how these transitions affect newsroom priorities, audience interaction, and st…

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Enterprise Data Architecture in The Age of AI - How To Balance Flexibility, Control and Business Value 1:06:46

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In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Nikhil Srinidhi from Rewire. Nikhil helps large organizations tackle complex business challenges by building high-performing teams focused on data, AI, and technology. With practical experience in data and software engineering, he drives impactful and lasting change. Before joining Rewire in 20…

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Staying Optimistic About the Revolutionary Power of AI and Data with Jonas Christensen 24:11

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Efficient data and AI are often perceived as the end goal for businesses. The truth is that they’re just the tools that get you to the finish line. In this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, our host Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO at Informatica, sits with Jonas Christinsen, Head of AI Innovation at SkillsGPT and Chief AI Officer at…

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From TED Talks to Tech Talks: Rhea’s Rise in Data Science 47:43

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Have you been using the power of personal branding to grow your career in data? Rhea Sam, Data Scientist at Valtech, embodies this transformative potential. In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, personal branding isn't just a buzzword, it's the secret to growing both your network and career potential. Rhea’s journey shows the power of tu…

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Data for a Continent: Inside the European Correspondent's Visual Journalism 38:41

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In this episode, I chat with Mandy Spaltman and Sebastian Graeff, co-leads of the data team at The European Correspondent, a volunteer-driven journalism initiative covering news across Europe. They discuss how their team of passionate designers and analysts craft daily data visualizations, their creative process, the tools they use, and the challen…

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Penguins, Personal Growth and Ph.D Plans (Another 2025 update!) 58:33

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Hi #SmartCommunity friends! I sat down with my podcast producer Ellen to record another update episode. This time we chatted about my Antarctic adventure through the Homeward Bound leadership program, what I learned about myself and community building in the process, and what's next for the Smart Community Podcast as I embark upon my Ph.D this year…

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A Futurist’s Perspective on Visualising Data with AI with Cathy Hackl of Future Dynamics 23:53

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Who said data was just invisible strings of numbers? On this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life our host and GVP of Solution Specialist Sales at Informatica, Amy Horowitz, is joined by Cathy Hackl, CEO and Founder of Future Dynamics. Cathy is a globally recognized futurist, an expert in deep tech and a speaker on AI - and this conversation loo…

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Dr. Sydney Campbell on Medical Assistance in Dying for mature minors, children’s participation, policy, assisted dying, childism, participatory research and end-of-life contexts 1:00:39

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Sydney Campbell on Medical Assistance in Dying for mature minors, children’s participation, policy, assisted dying, childism, participatory research and end-of-life contexts Who is Sydney? Dr. Sydney Campbell is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University. She completed he…

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Beyond Data: The Human Algorithm of Leadership 47:17

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Do you know what truly separates exceptional leaders from the rest? Zoe Kelly, Head of Data Engineering at Reward, journey reveals a powerful truth: leadership isn't about technical prowess alone, but about creating human-centered environments where data professionals can thrive. In a world obsessed with complex technologies and buzzwords, Kelly de…

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Using AI to Build Your Competitive Advantage with John Thompson of Marketing Sciences, LLC 24:27

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What good are AI and Data if you don’t use them to YOUR competitive advantage? On this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO at Informatica, welcomes John Thompson, Principal and Owner of Marketing Sciences LLC and author of multiple data and AI books, for a deep dive into practical strategies for AI impl…

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Tech with Purpose: Cutting Waste and Driving Impact 54:28

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How many unnecessary tech tools are silently draining your company's resources and potential? Alex Oakden, Director at Scope3, cuts through the digital noise, sharing his provocative perspective on technology optimisation and sustainability in the modern business ecosystem. He exposes the "magpie syndrome" that leads companies to collect tech tools…

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Data Are Local: Context, Power, and Storytelling with Yanni Loukissas 40:25

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In this episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I speak with Yanni Loukissas, an Associate Professor at Georgia Tech, about the importance of context in working with data. Yanni argues that data are not universal but local—shaped by their origins, environments, and the intentions of those who collect them. Our conversation dives into how this perspective…

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The Strategy Playbook on AI & Data with Kayvaun Rowshankish of McKinsey 23:08

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When it comes to the use of AI and data, one question must be asked - do you want to do it well or do it big? On this episode of Bringing Data and AI to Life, Nick Dobbins, Worldwide VP and Field CTO, Informatica sits down with Kayvaun Rowshankish, Senior Partner at McKinsey to explore the intricacies of getting data management right, on a large-sc…

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The Future is Now: An AI Expert's Story 48:48

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What if the future of innovation isn’t about choosing between human intelligence and artificial intelligence, but about them working together seamlessly? In this episode, Sarah Schlobohm, Chief AI Officer at Zally®, shares her unique view on how AI is transforming the world. She takes us through her journey from studying particle physics to leading…

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Professor Claire Nally on literature, Goth, Steampunk, death memoirs, representations of dead women, death positive libraries & working in academia 42:39

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What's the episode about? In this episode, hear Claire Nally on literature, Goth, Steampunk, death memoirs, representations of dead women, death positive libraries & working in academia Who is Claire? Claire Nally is Professor of Modern and Contemporary Literature at Northumbria University, UK, where sheresearches Irish Studies, Neo-Victorianism, G…

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Finding the Balance Between Creativity and Security: The AI Governance Question with Gaurav Pathak of Informatica 11:06

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Responsible governance doesn’t always have to be a death knell for innovation. In fact, if done right, it can be the thing that helps you thrive. In part 2 of the conversation between Gaurav Pathak, VP of Product Management for AI and Metadata at Informatica and host and VP of Data Governance and Data Integration Solution Sales at Informatica, Amy …

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From Japan to Data: Emma’s Milestones, Lessons, and Vulnerabilities in a Special Podcast Episode! 52:45

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In this special one year anniversary episode, we’re flipping the script! To celebrate one year of Let’s Talk Data—and an incredible milestone of 100,000 YouTube subscribers—our usual host, Emma Crabtree, takes the guest seat. Stepping in as host is Mirai Talent’s very own marketing expert, Tayo Cottrell-Oriogun, who guides us through a reflective a…