Best Qualitative Insight Podcasts (2026)

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Rabbits Chase. Turtles Choose. (feat. Omer Milwidsky) 58:50

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Rabbits chase signals. They move fast because they’re afraid to stop. Turtles choose direction. They move deliberately because they know where they’re going. One is driven by FOMO. The other by conviction. Together with renowned digital transformation expert Omer Milwidsky, we unpack why real innovation rarely looks urgent in the moment, and why bu…

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Making Research Matter: Closing the Utilization Gap 3:58

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In this Conversations episode, we tackle a familiar challenge in market research: delivering strong work—only to see it go unused. Why do well-designed studies and thoughtful analyses still fall flat with stakeholders? Often, it's not a data problem. It's a communication problem. Specifically, a utilization gap between what research shows and how d…

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Ep. 18 – Raising the Bar for Qualitative Research with Marilisa Beatty, VP of Qualitative Research at KJT 29:41

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In this episode of the Happy Market Research Podcast, Dan Fleetwood talks with Marilisa Beatty, VP of Qualitative Research at KJT, about what it truly takes to deliver strong qualitative research. Marilisa shares her perspective on rigor, thoughtful design, and building meaningful client partnerships. The conversation explores how qualitative resea…

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No Bread? Let them Eat [AI generated] Cake! 1:00:58

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We live in a moment where content is being produced faster than we can blink. But much of it feels a bit like junk food for the mind — easy to make, easy to consume, and ultimately… not very nourishing. The kind of thing that fills the feed but leaves you strangely unsatisfied, as if you’ve eaten an entire bag of digital empty calories. Together wi…

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Episode #147: Mark Loughney - Consultant at Hub Entertainment Research, Abbey Road Recording Artist 54:33

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We first spoke with Mark Loughney five years ago on Episode #16. Since then, so many exciting things have happened in Mark’s world that it made sense to do an update. Enjoy!By Matt Valle

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Episode #148: Open Mic - Owen Polifka and Brent Huberty discuss the history of Channel 83 Records 53:47

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Channel 83 Records was founded in 1987 in Minneapolis/St. Paul by Owen Polifka. With the scouting help of Brent Huberty, they signed several legendary Twin Cities metal bands including Disturbed, Impaler and Soilent Green and renowned goth rockers, Morticia. They later partnered with Sci-Fi Western for several rockabilly released led by The Vibro C…

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Ep. 17 – The Reality of In-house Research with Laurie Michaels, Associate Director of Market Research at Innovation Partners 27:12

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In this episode of the Happy Market Research Podcast, Dan Fleetwood talks with Laurie Michaels, Associate Director of Market Research at Innovation Partners, about what it really takes to make research useful inside organizations. Laurie shares her experience working closely with internal stakeholders, translating insights into action, and balancin…

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A Question of Character 42:50

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Business visionaries and leaders come in all shapes and colors, but there is a clear thread that runs through the stories of many of the great ones. It is one that goes beyond just the question of success, track record, critical thinking and decision making. After more than 2 decades of sitting with a wide range of founders and CEOs, David Laxer & …

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Prompt Engineering for Researchers 8:42

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Many market research, UX, and CX teams now use AI for brainstorming, writing, and various research tasks. But it's not always easy, especially when using AI to help researchers craft surveys and discussion guides. The recurring issue isn't effort—it's uneven quality from ad hoc prompting. In "Prompt Engineering for Researchers," host Kathryn Korost…

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Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education 40:08

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Dr. Nitin Seam chats with Dr. Sara Murray and Dr. Avraham Cooper about their articles, "Large Language Models and Medical Education: Preparing for a Rapid Transformation in How Trainees Will Learn to Be Doctor" and "AI and Medical Education — A 21st-Century Pandora’s Box."By American Thoracic Society

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Ep. 16 – What Brands Get Wrong About the Next Generation with Gary Rudman, President of GTR Consulting 32:23

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Dan Fleetwood talks with Gary Rudman, President of GTR Consulting and widely known as the Gen Z Whisperer, about what brands and researchers often misunderstand about Gen Z. Gary shares insights from years of youth culture research, exploring what truly resonates with this generation—from authenticity and identity to the impact of social media and …

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The Paradox of Productivity 48:46

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Never has it been easier to create entire worlds at the click of your fingers. Yet this burst of productivity masks a real danger lurking beneath -- what will happen when we collectively lose our ability to think, or if our audience will no longer be able to distinguish between A & B. David Laxer & Ofir Michaeli dive into a number of phenomena such…

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Long Steep: It's Giving Thanks - An Episode on Gratitude 38:35

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Spill your ReligiosiTea directly with the show host! Let us know your reactions, stories, and more! In this Long Steep, we brew gratitude slowly and intentionally—through theology, psychology, and lived experience. No buzzwords, no toxic positivity, no “be grateful for your trauma” energy. Just real tea. We start with what gratitude actually is: a …

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Shadowing as a method of principal development: A qualitative cross-case study in China 11:23

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Podcast recorded at BELMAS conference

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Ghosts, Gods, and Gratitude 48:39

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Spill your ReligiosiTea directly with the show host! Let us know your reactions, stories, and more! Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of parental death, grief, childhood emotional hardship, spiritual disappointment/anger toward God, anxiety, depression, and references to ghosts/hauntings and spirit work. Please listen with care and …

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The Power of Slowness 53:18

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Assaf Guery founded 2 cutting-edge creative agencies, co-founded digital banking giant Varo, and then became a photographer who specializes in capturing the behind the scenes magic of some of the world’s most powerful business people. David Laxer & Ofir Michaeli sit down with their guest and explore the power of slowness in today’s rapid, ever-chan…

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The Luxury of Age - Feat. Einat Israeli 1:04:00

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We host Einat Israeli, former VP Marketing of Nike Israel, to explore the booming longevity and wellbeing industries, discussing trends, tribes and mindsets, and most importantly, shattering stereotypes.By Unfounded - David Laxer & Ofir Michaeli

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Ep. 15 – The Power of Research in Shaping Public Sector Strategies with Susan Rose, VP of Strategic Marketing & Advisory Services at GovExec 30:20

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Dan Fleetwood speaks with Susan Rose, Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Advisory Services at GovExec, about the intersection of data, research, and thought leadership in the public sector. Susan shares her journey from journalism to marketing, explaining how she uses research to back up compelling narratives that influence decision-makers. Th…

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Faecal calprotectin in the over-50s: Rule-out test or red flag? 14:46

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Today, we’re speaking to Dr Rob Perry, who is a Gastroenterology Clinical Research Fellow based at Imperial College London. Title of paper: Evaluating the Role of Faecal Calprotectin in Older Adults Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2025.0169 There is considerable uncertainty surrounding the use of FC as a diagnostic test in older adults, …

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Flying Backwards - When a brand lacks complete & utter self awareness! + The potential in finding it 49:29

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When your national airline can’t get off the ground creatively, it’s time for some tough love. David Laxer and Ofir Michaeli unpack El Al’s identity crisis and explore how a little self-awareness—and even self-deprecation—could help the brand soar again.By Unfounded - David Laxer & Ofir Michaeli

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Better Rules Ahead for Qual and Quant Research? Regulatory Update with Howard Feinberg 25:18

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As we plan for 2026, many CX, UX, and Market Research teams are focused on anticipating project volume, evolving method mixes, AI-enabled workflows, and resource allocation. But regulatory policy deserves attention too—with changes coming that could directly shape how we run qualitative and quantitative projects. In this episode of Conversations fo…

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Antidepressants in pregnancy: A closer look at miscarriage risk 9:32

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Today, we’re speaking to Flo Martin, an honorary research associate at the University of Bristol. Title of paper: First trimester antidepressant use and miscarriage: a comprehensive analysis in the Clinical Practice Research Datalink GOLD Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2025.0092 Antidepressant use during pregnancy is rising, with concer…

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Episode #146: Chris Davis - EVP at Socratic Technologies, Lifelong Baseball Card Collector 26:29

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Socratic Technologies was founded in 1994 with a mission to bring pioneering technology to the research profession. Today they are an agile, full-service insights consultancy with blue chip clients across several industry verticals. Chris Davis is currently EVP at Socratic and has been the driving force behind much of the company’s technological ad…

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Ep. 14 – Driving Product Strategy with Customer Insights with Giovanni Riggioni, Customer & Market Insights Manager at HP 24:46

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Dan Fleetwood speaks with Giovanni Riggioni, Customer & Market Insights Manager at HP, about the evolving role of customer insights in driving product strategy. Gio shares how his team uses data to inform product decisions, enhance customer experiences, and align research with business goals at HP. They discuss the integration of behavioral data, t…

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Not one size fits all: Accessing menopause care in the NHS 15:43

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Today, we’re speaking to Claire Mann, a Research Fellow who is based at the University of Warwick, and Sarah Hillman, who is a GP and Clinical Associate Professor based at the University of Birmingham. Title of paper: Accessing Equitable Menopause Care in the Contemporary NHS – Women’s Experiences Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2024.078…

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Big Data. Small Thinking. 56:11

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No one can argue the value of good data. Good data lets us make better informed and well founded decisions. It has revolutionized how businesses operate across every industry and throughout every executive position. But there is a dark side to data. It often causes leaders to fall in love with it; to blindly follow and stop asking the right questio…

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Episode #145: Andrea Rowden - Insights leader at hims & hers, Vocalist for the band S.O.U.L. 27:20

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Andrea Rowden’s fascination with the human condition has led her to a career in insights. Currently, she is Senior Manager, Consumer and Product Insights at hims & hers which has grown to over $2Bn in revenues in just eight short years. Outside of work, Andrea is a vocalist for a soul band in Chicago called S.O.U.L. (Spirit of Universal Love). Andr…

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Counting GPs: When definitions change the workforce picture 15:47

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Today, we’re speaking to Dr Luisa Pettigrew, a GP and Research Fellow at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Senior Policy Fellow at the Health Foundation. Title of paper: Counting GPs: A comparative repeat cross-sectional analysis of NHS general practitioners Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2024.0833 There have been s…

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Impact of Simulation-Based Mastery Learning on Management of Massive Hemoptysis 49:33

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Dr. Stephanie Maximous chats with Dr. Timothy Rowe about his paper, "Impact of Simulation-Based Mastery Learning on Management of Massive Hemoptysis."By American Thoracic Society

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Ep. 13 – Beyond the Numbers: Finding the Story in Data with Jamie Ross-Skinner, Insights and Growth Director at ROAST 29:07

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Dan Fleetwood speaks with Jamie Ross-Skinner, Insights and Growth Director at ROAST, about how social listening is reshaping the insights landscape. Jamie explains how combining AI with human understanding helps brands uncover real consumer sentiment beyond traditional research. They explore how to turn social data into meaningful stories, the bala…

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Talking GLP-1s: how GPs see their role in obesity management 17:02

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Today, we’re speaking to Jadine Scragg, a researcher based at the University of Oxford, and Sabrina Keating about their recent paper published here in the BJGP. Title of paper: GPs’ perspectives on GLP-1RAs for obesity management: a qualitative study in England Available at: https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2025.0065 General practitioners (GPs) play a …

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The System is Rigged 47:36

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We explore how greatness has become a dirty word in the world of business, and trace the origins to the consultancy world that is predicated on playing it safe, solving problems that aren’t always there and promoting the ultimate anti-innovation slogan of cutting edge=bleeding edge. David Laxer & Ofir Michaeli dive into the stark contrast of Proble…

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Long Steep: Psycho - Sacred Delusions and Holy Madness 49:42

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Spill your ReligiosiTea directly with the show host! Let us know your reactions, stories, and more! Content Warning: This episode discusses symptoms and impacts of psychosis, including hallucinations, delusions, cult dynamics, moral panics, religious trauma, and references to mass suicides and violence. It also touches on stress, trauma, and contem…

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Meaningful patient involvement in HTA decision making: where do we go from here? 19:09

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Today, we’re speaking to Euan Lawson, the Editor in Chief of the BJGP, about a number of issues around editing, the future of the journal and how you can get involved with the BJGP. Here's a link to the BJGP Research and Publishing Conference: https://bjgp.org/conference This transcript was generated using AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy.…