Best Dataviz Podcasts (2025)

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Data + Love = Career Transitions, Personal Development, and Luck with Eva Murray 53:25

2d ago53:25

53:25

Data & Tech Career Coach Eva Murry joins the show to talk all things careers, Makeover Monday, and Tableau Community Unstick your career with her Eva Murray | Career Coaching for Data & Tech Professionals

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

3d ago37:10

37:10

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

10d ago37:38

37:38

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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Data + Love = SciFi, NeuroDiversity, and Community with Lawrence Durbin 1:00:40

16d ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Tableau Ambassador and TUG co-lead Lawrence Durbin and I let our geek flags fly in this fun start-of-summer conversation. We talk ADHD, universal design, SciFi, and community Check him out at http://datadivergent.com/

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

16d ago36:16

36:16

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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storytelling with data podcast: #88: swimmer, startup, storyteller with fares ksebati 50:22

29d ago50:22

50:22

In this founder series edition of the storytelling with data podcast, Randy sits down poolside in Antalya, Turkey with Fares Ksebati—CEO and founder of MySwimPro, YouTube creator, and author of Swim Like a Pro and How Not to Drown. From humble beginnings as a walk-on college swimmer to building one of the world’s most recognized swim coaching platf…

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Data + Love = Inspiration, Passion, and Viz Basics with Victory Omovrah 47:55

1M ago47:55

47:55

Tableau Ambassador Victory Omovrah drops in to talk about her beginnings in public work, inspiration, and growth

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

1M ago38:41

38:41

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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Data + Love = Tableau Conference 2025 Recap with Mark Bradbourne 49:56

1M ago49:56

49:56

Tableau Legend and Iron Viz Judge Mark Bradbourne pops in for a Tableau Conference recap. We talk hits, misses, the community and more. For more Mark check out his podcast 'Songs that Don't Suck'

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storytelling with data podcast: #87: the founder’s journey: From Lagos to Zurich to AI-Powered Insights 54:58

2M ago54:58

54:58

In this second installment of our new podcast series, The Founder’s Journey, we sit down with Odun Odubanjo, CEO and founder of Insight7, a platform making qualitative data instantly actionable. Odun’s story starts in Lagos, Nigeria, where a chance internship at Google Zurich opened a door that would eventually lead to founding multiple startups, s…

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Data + Love = Iron Viz and Finding Your Niche with Bo McCready 47:15

2M ago47:15

47:15

2025 Iron Viz Finalist Bo McCready pops in to talk about his iconic pop culture dataviz and the path to Iron Viz

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

2M ago40:25

40:25

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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Data + Love = Making Cool Stuff with Tableau with The Flerlage Twins 40:51

2M ago40:51

40:51

Kevin and Ken Flerlage, twin Tableau Hall of Fame Visionaries, pop in to talk about their upcoming mega-talk a Tableau Conference 2025, their personal journeys, and more.

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Data + Love = Conference Prep, Data Devs, and Complex Feels with Kyle Massey 52:42

3M ago52:42

52:42

Tableau Visionary and Ambassador Kyle Massey drops by to talk about his 2 upcoming Tableau Conference 2025 presentations, his recent Visionary recognition, and more.

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Exploring the Evolution of Data Visualization with Moritz Stefaner 41:45

3M ago41:45

41:45

In this week’s episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I sit down with data visualization expert Moritz Stefaner to reflect on his journey in the field. We discuss Stefaner's work on the Data Stories Podcast, his shift from bespoke data visualization projects to scalable design systems, and his collaborations with organizations like the World Health Orga…

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storytelling with data podcast: #86: speak so others listen 37:58

3M ago37:58

37:58

Want to speak in a way that makes others want to listen? In this episode, Cole dives into the art of confident communication—how to eliminate filler words, command attention with your voice and body language, and project confidence even when you don’t feel it. She shares real-world strategies from working with high schoolers, future business leader…

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Data + Love = Messy Data, Google Trends, and Data Journalism with Simon Rogers 43:13

3M ago43:13

43:13

Google Data Journalist and Data Editor Simon Rogers is in the house. We talk about the complexity of data, how searches reveal what people are REALLY thinking, and so much more. Check him out on simonrogers.net or tune into The Data Journalism podcast with friend of the show Alberto Cairo.

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Engage, Elevate, Communicate: Davina Stanley on Crafting Clear Business Messages 39:54

3M ago39:54

39:54

In this episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I chat with communication expert Davina Stanley about the power of clear and structured messaging in business communication. Davina shares insights from her books Engage and Elevate, discussing how leaders and teams can improve their communication efficiency through message mapping. She explains how a well-…

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storytelling with data podcast: #85 what founders can teach us about storytelling & resilience 42:25

4M ago42:25

42:25

NEW SERIES: The Founder’s Journey – Stories of Building, Scaling & Storytelling We’re launching something new on thestorytelling with data podcast! In this special series, we’ll sit down with founders who are building something remarkable—diving into their journeys, the lessons they’ve learned, and the storytelling strategies that fuel their succes…

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Mapping Inequality: Braden Crooks on Redlining and Urban Transformation 35:51

4M ago35:51

35:51

In this week’s episode of the PolicyViz Podcast, I speak with Braden Crooks, co-founder of Designing the We, about their project Undesign the Redline, an interactive exhibit that explores the history and lasting impact of redlining in the U.S. Braden shares how his background in landscape architecture and urban design led him to develop this projec…

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storytelling with data podcast: #84 mastering time 33:51

4M ago33:51

33:51

Time is a finite resource, so how do you make the most of it? Cole is joined by her husband, Randy, for a conversation on the art of getting things done, both in business and in life. From balancing busy work schedules to managing a family of five, they share their strategies for prioritization, productivity, and focus. They break down their indivi…

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Data + Love = Tenacity, Flexibility, and Embracing AI with Clint Baker 51:32

4M ago51:32

51:32

Emmy Award Winning Art Director Clint Baker (www.BakerandHill.com) talks about creative messaging, adapting with the times, and why he's not afraid of AI replacing artists

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Revolutionizing Web Development: Rich Harris on Svelte's Creation and Impact 34:35

4M ago34:35

34:35

Rich Harris, creator of the Svelte framework, stops by the podcast to talk about his work. Rich shares how Svelte originated from his work in newsrooms at The Guardian and The New York Times, where he developed tools for building interactive data visualizations under tight deadlines. We talk about how Svelte simplifies web development by bridging t…

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storytelling with data podcast: #83 reflect and refine 21:15

5M ago21:15

21:15

What if a simple pause could transform the way you work? In this episode, Cole delves into the concept of statio—a meditative pause during transitions—and its potential to inspire more thoughtful, impactful decisions in data analysis and communication. From asking the right questions at the start of a project to fine-tuning your slides before a pre…

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Data + Love = Bringing Creativity to Data Visualization with Nadieh Bremer 52:52

5M ago52:52

52:52

Award Winning Data Designer and Author Nadieh Bremer talks inspiration, creativity, and finding joy in growth.

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Kevin Wee's Tableau Journey in Visualization and Innovation 35:25

5M ago35:25

35:25

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you’re having a great start to 2025 and are poised to have a happy, healthy, and successful year. I’m excited to start off the podcast this year with my friend Kevin Wee, a Tableau creator and visualizer, who shares his journey into data visualization. Kevin’s Tableau journey starts in 2019 at Purdue University wher…

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Data + Love = Free Shirts, Finding Yourself, and Data Art with Jennifer Dawes 50:28

5M ago50:28

50:28

Tableau Ambassador and 1/2 of HerData.Net Jennifer Dawes joins us for the first episode of season 6. We talk about her recent data art initiative and more. Check out the gallery and submit your own data art here

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Data + Love = Top 5 Christmas Movies with Joshua Smith 44:01

6M ago44:01

44:01

My IRL Movie Pal Josh and I each go down our list of Top 5 Christmas Movies. The Catch? We didn't discuss the rubric of what counts in advance. Chaos ensues.

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Unlocking Data Communication: Unleashing the Power of R with David Keyes 35:35

6M ago35:35

35:35

The PolicyViz Podcast wraps up 2024 with David Keyes, author of the new book, R for the Rest of Us: A Statistics-Free Introduction! We not only talk about how you can get started in R using David’s book, but also building data and data visualization workflows with R, RMarkdown, and Quarto. We also talk about how to create consistent visualizations …

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Data + Love = Viz Secrets and Gaming Hits and Flops with Louis Yu 1:03:34

6M ago1:03:34

1:03:34

2K Games Analyst and Games Night Viz co-Founder Louis Yu drops by for the penultimate episode of Season 5. We talk about recent projects, 'Holding Space', the gaming industry and more. Participate in the 'State of the BI Industry' Survey Nominate a Tableau Visionary

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storytelling with data podcast: #82 everyday design & dataviz 28:16

6M ago28:16

28:16

What do doors, wrapping paper, and speed bumps have in common? In this episode, Cole uncovers how the design of everyday objects can inspire better graphs and slides. Through relatable stories and practical takeaways, discover how thoughtful design can transform confusion into clarity and create moments of delight for your audience. related links: …

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Captivating Minds: The Science of Storytelling and Attention in a Distracted World with John Medina 43:31

6M ago43:31

43:31

I’ve been super excited for this episode of the podcast for a while! This week, I speak with John Medina, author of one of my favorite books on the brain—Brain Rules! John and I talk about brain science generally and also dive into some specific aspects that are particularly important to the work of any data communicator: the importance of capturin…

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