Best Partially Derivative Podcasts (2025)

This week Chris and Vidya talk about the difficulties creating chatbots and how Vidya is going to lead a revolution to liberate them of their human overlords.By Partially Derivative

1
The Secret Life Of A Data Scientist 39:03

Play Pause

8y ago39:03

39:03

This week Chris and Vidya talk about learning what it is like to work at a tech company and the fundamental nature of AI.By Partially Derivative

1
Vidya Lets An AI Paint Her House 29:37

8y ago29:37

29:37

This week Chris and Vidya talk about using AI to create new paint colors and how to build a deep learning desktop box.By Partially Derivative

1
Don't Gatekeep Me, Bro! 37:09

8+ y ago37:09

37:09

This week Chris and Vidya talk to Sarah Guido and Andrew Musselman about coming to data science from non-traditional backgrounds.By Partially Derivative

1
Partially D Snaps it to a Slim Jim 38:05

8+ y ago38:05

38:05

Data shows us which pro wrestlers make the most successful actors, and we bask in the awesome glow of science!By Partially Derivative

1
Data Science Near You 37:23

8+ y ago37:23

37:23

Jonathon leads a roundtable about getting involved with local data science projects with the Data for Democracy volunteers who organized meetups in cities around the country for the community’s first hackathon. Thanks to Nic Colley, Daniela, Mark Stephenson, Dave Mattingly, Stephanie Kirmer, Gabriela Swider, and Zach Mueller for joining the...…

1
Fighting Influence Operations with Data Science 29:52

8+ y ago29:52

29:52

Jonathon talks with special guests C E Carey and Kris Shaffer about their research into “influence operations” – the propaganda campaigns that are changing the way conversations happen on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, and the other places we hang out online. Both Kris and Carey are Data for Democracy volunteers, and...…

1
Should You Get A PhD 15:28

8+ y ago15:28

15:28

This week Chris talks about whether you should get a PhD and talks about his own experience in a Ph.D. program.By Partially Derivative

1
Learning Everything Else 32:42

8+ y ago32:42

32:42

This week Chris talks about learning everything they don’t teach you in grad school, bootcamps, or MOOCs.By Partially Derivative

1
Invisible Data Science 38:29

8+ y ago38:29

38:29

This week Vidya and Chris are back to talk about food, magazines, and why notifications are evil.By Partially Derivative

1
Live Free Or Die, Dammit! 29:49

8+ y ago29:49

29:49

In this bonus episode Chris talks to Scott Mantie, STEM professor and Director of New Hampshire’s Department of Education on math and statistics education.By Partially Derivative

1
Tweet Heard 'Round The World 34:07

8+ y ago34:07

34:07

This week Vidya and Chris talk about the world of AI and data-driven parenting!By Partially Derivative

1
Learning Machine Learning 29:28

8+ y ago29:28

29:28

This week Jonathon and Vidya are out of town, so Chris takes the helm and gives his opinionated guide to learning machine learning, data science, and artificial intelligence. Resources mentioned this episode:By Partially Derivative

1
All Hail Our Robot Bartender Overlords 44:58

8+ y ago44:58

44:58

The gang chats about beer data, robot bartenders, and debates whether the webserver nginx rhymes with “engine” or private parts. Also Jonathon totally butchers a French guy’s name, and embarrasses himself.By Partially Derivative

1
Badasses Feel Like Imposters 24:15

8+ y ago24:15

24:15

This week Chris and Vidya talk about their own experiences with imposter syndrome, how it has affected them, and how they kick it in the butt.By Partially Derivative