Best Roger Peng Podcasts (2025)

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How to Prototype with AI: Takashi Wickes 51:24

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Learn how interaction designer Takashi Wickes uses AI to prototype ideas with more creativity, intention, and humanity. In this conversation with host Mina Seetharaman, Takashi shares mindsets, stories, and practical methods from IDEO U’s Prototyping with AI online course to help you stay curious, embrace friction, and keep humans at the center of …

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James Blair: Part 2 — Solutions engineering, critical thinking, and staying human 42:09

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This episode is Part 2 of our conversation with James Blair. He explains how he found his “accidental perfect fit” as a solutions engineer and how that role became a pipeline into product management. Get a peek into the AI-powered tooling he’s now building for the Posit ecosystem, and hear how he’s using Claude Code, Positron Assistant, and DataBot…

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Asked & Answered: Justin Massa on Adopting AI with Purpose and Confidence 45:24

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How can leaders bring AI into their organizations thoughtfully, without losing what makes them human? In this Asked & Answered episode, AI strategist and IDEO alum Justin Massa joins host Mina Seetharaman to answer listener questions and share a grounded, practical view of AI adoption. Justin explains why so many companies struggle to move from exp…

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James Blair: Part 1 — Portfolios, practice, and staying curious 29:31

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In Part 1 of our conversation with James Blair, we trace his delightfully non-linear path from childhood robotics dreams to journalism to R, with a few stops in between. We hear about the Shiny app that changed his career, plus a candid roundtable with Michael, Hadley, and Wes about whether a data-science master’s still pays off in the age of AI. E…

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Julia Silge: Part 2 — Glue work, licensing, and open source in the age of LLMs 28:17

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In part two of our conversation with Julia Silge, we discuss how work actually ships: the boundaries, the glue, and the tools that turn noise into signal. From there, we go macro and wonder what the LLM era means for humanity’s contributions, plus how licensing is evolving to protect sustainability without abandoning openness. Episode notes Both pr…

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How to Invest in AI for Your Business: Justin Massa 50:07

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AI strategist and former IDEO partner Justin Massa joins host Mina Seetharaman to help leaders cut through the hype and focus on where artificial intelligence can create the most value. He shares practical frameworks for identifying strategic opportunities, balancing automation with augmentation, and bringing AI into your organization in a way that…

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Julia Silge: Part 1 — Positron, pineapple pizza, and the art of iteration 38:45

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In part one of our conversation with Julia Silge, astronomer-turned–data-science leader, we explore why data science needs a different kind of IDE. Julia takes us inside Positron, Posit’s next-generation, data-scientist-first environment, and unpacks the day-to-day realities that make data science work unlike software engineering. Along the way, we…

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Michael Chow: From psychology and Python to constrained creativity 1:07:24

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For this episode, we turn the mic around. Wes McKinney takes over the interviewer’s chair to chat with his co-host, Michael Chow. Michael’s a principal software engineer at Posit, but he started out studying how people think — literally, with a PhD in cognitive psychology. Somewhere along the way, he got hooked on data science, helped build adaptiv…

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Asked & Answered: Jennifer Lo on Bringing Futuring into Your Organization 49:24

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In this Asked & Answered episode, Jennifer Lo, IDEO's Senior Director of Design Futures, responds to community questions about how leaders can bring futuring into their organizations. From making the case for ROI, to balancing visionary leadership with grounded operators, to practical ways to get started, Jennifer shares insights on how to use futu…

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How to Think Like a Futurist: Jennifer Lo 41:08

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What does it mean to think like a futurist—and why should every leader learn how? In this episode of the Creative Confidence Podcast, Jennifer Lo, Senior Director of Design Futures at IDEO, shares how futuring can help leaders navigate uncertainty, build resilient strategies, and shape the future they want to see. Learn how to spot signals, expand …

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Roger Peng: Sustaining data science — in classrooms, code, and conversations 45:05

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Michael, Hadley, and Wes welcome Roger Peng, professor of statistics and data science at UT Austin and co-host of Not So Standard Deviations. Together they trace Roger’s journey from early R adopter to pioneering online educator and prolific podcaster. The conversation ranges from the accidental rise of “data science” as a field, to the tension bet…

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Asked & Answered: Catherine Connors on Storytelling for Leaders, Scale, and the Future of Narrative 38:19

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In this bonus episode of the Creative Confidence Podcast, storyteller and strategist Catherine Connors returns to answer top questions from our IDEO U community. We explore what it really means to lead with story—beyond frameworks and formats—and how storytelling can be used to build culture, scale ideas, and drive meaningful change.Catherine share…

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Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel: Teaching in the AI era — and keeping students engaged 54:47

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In this conversation, Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel, data science educator at Duke University and Posit, joins Michael, Hadley, and Wes to talk about teaching data science in a time when AI can write the code for you. Mine shares her journey from actuarial science to academia, the teaching philosophy behind the “whole game” approach, and her experiments us…

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Creative Collaboration with IDEO CEO Mike Peng (Replay) 37:20

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In this conversation, IDEO CEO Mike Peng shares what it really takes to foster creative collaboration on teams. From designing for trust and tension to navigating ambiguity and divergent thinking, Mike offers a clear-eyed look at how leaders can create the conditions for breakthrough ideas. Originally aired on August 8, 2019, this episode is full o…

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Wes McKinney: Part 2 — The open source hustle and an insider view of Positron 26:33

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In part two of our conversation with Wes McKinney, we dig into the challenges and realities of sustaining open source development. Wes shares how funding actually works (or doesn’t), why corporate buy-in is essential, and what it’s like building tools across languages, communities, and IDEs. We also talk about the Apache Software Foundation’s role …

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Storytelling for Change with a Former Disney Exec: Catherine Connors 36:25

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What makes a story powerful enough to shift culture?In this episode of the Creative Confidence Podcast, Catherine Connors—former Head of Content at Disney Interactive and founder of storytelling consultancy StoryQuo—shares five key shifts that can help leaders use story as a tool for transformation.From rethinking traditional formats to embracing p…

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Wes McKinney: Part 1 — Building Pandas, Arrow, and a speedrunning legacy 23:22

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Wes McKinney’s fingerprints are all over the modern data stack — from inventing Pandas to co-creating Arrow. But before all that, Wes was organizing speedrun communities and hacking together better ways to wrangle datasets in finance. In this conversation, he shares his origin story and what makes good tools good. Stay tuned for part 2, coming soon…

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Hadley Wickham: Spreadsheets, bikes, and the accidental empire of R packages 28:28

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Before Hadley Wickham became a pillar of modern data science, he was a spreadsheet-loving teenager making databases for his dad’s job. In this episode, he reflects on the early days of his involvement with R, the birth of tidyverse, and how real-world unpredictability — like a bear in a field — shapes data science. What’s Inside: Hadley’s first bru…

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Asked & Answered: Matthieu Lorrain & Savannah Kunovsky 26:42

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How are creative professionals actually using AI today? In this Asked and Answered follow-up episode, Google DeepMind’s Matthieu Lorrain and IDEO’s Savannah Kunovsky respond to questions from the IDEO U community. They cover real-world examples of AI-powered co-design, how to maintain creative control with liquid content, designing for neurodiverge…

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AI x Creativity: Matthieu Lorrain & Savannah Kunovsky 46:34

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Google DeepMind’s Matthieu Lorrain and IDEO’s Savannah Kunovsky on how AI is reshaping creative work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By IDEO U

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190 - Indefinite Leave 19:38

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190 - Indefinite Leave After a very brief summary of the changing data science landscape, Hilary and Roger do not actually end the podcast but discuss taking an indefinite leave, leaving the door slightly ajar for future opportunities. Show notes: Roger Peng Hilary Parker List of NSSD Fellows Get the Not So Standard Deviations book Subscribe to the…

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Staying Human-Centered in a Tech-First World | Grace Hwang 40:48

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Explore how to lead with human-centered design in a tech-driven world. Insights from Grace Hwang on ethical innovation, safety, and designing for impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By IDEO U

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Introducing Mina Seetharaman: Your New Creative Confidence Podcast Host 20:04

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The Creative Confidence Podcast has been going strong for eight years, with more than 120 leaders sharing their advice, tips, and stories with the IDEO U community. Longtime podcast listeners might recognize the voices of IDEO U Founder Suzanne Gibbs Howard and Design Director Coe Leta Stafford, our original hosts who masterfully surfaced insights …

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What Leaders Should Know About Leading Through Change: Melanie Bell-Mayeda 42:12

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Learn how to lead through change and uncertainty with a human-centered approach. Discover three key leadership levers to help your team navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By IDEO U

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How to Improve Your Leadership Mindset for Greater Growth: Bonnie Wan 39:22

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Explore how overcoming limiting beliefs and enhancing your leadership mindset, with guidance from Bonnie Wan, can propel your growth as a leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By IDEO U

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How to Take Action and Shape Your Future Today: Frederik Pferdt 38:50

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Discover how small actions today can shape the future you want. Learn key strategies for taking control of your future with empathy, experimentation, and your unique superpower. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By IDEO U

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Unlock the Power of Systems Thinking: Deirdre Cerminaro 31:45

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Learn the core mindsets of systems thinking to tackle complex problems. Our beginner's guide helps you zoom in and out, shift perspectives, and reframe challenges for lasting solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By IDEO U

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The Role of Human-Centered Leadership in the Age of AI 37:53

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Discover the importance of human-centered leadership and AI. Learn how to balance technological advancements with empathy and ethics to drive sustainable success with Chair of IDEO, Tim Brown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By IDEO U

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Humanistic AI: Tom Gruber, Co-Creator of Siri 40:42

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What skills can help us get the most out of AI? When we approach AI in a human way, with people at the center, it can be a powerful tool that augments how we work. As AI becomes more and more widespread across industries, it’s critical to learn the skills to harness and collaborate with AI in a way that is humanistic, ethical, and impactful. In thi…

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189 - LLMs and Data Science 1:07:08

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Hilary and Roger discuss Hilary's Use R! keynote presentation, LLMs and R, and whether R (or any programming language) has a future. Also, a brief preview of Roger's JSM 2024 talk. Show notes: Support us on Patreon Roger Peng Hilary Parker List of NSSD Fellows Get the Not So Standard Deviations book Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscr…

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MicroEpisode 20 - Epic Fails 27:35

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Elizabeth and Roger discuss one of their more epic failures and whether there were any lessons learned from the experience. Show Notes: Roger Peng Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past ep…

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MicroEpisode 19 - Faculty Titles 17:14

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Elizabeth and Roger dive into one of the most evergreen subjects of discussion in all of academia. Show Notes: Roger Peng Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at thee…

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188 - Everyday Statistics Terms 41:10

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Hilary and Roger talk about the commonplace usage of statistics terminology, Apple's recent AI announcements, and Microsoft's Recall feature. Show Notes: Support us on Patreon Roger Peng Hilary Parker List of NSSD Fellows Get the Not So Standard Deviations book Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find …

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187 - Building Robot Hilary 1:03:25

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Hilary and Roger discuss limitations of AI image generation and the possibility of replacing both podcast hosts with robots. Show Notes: Support us on Patreon Roger Peng Hilary Parker List of NSSD Fellows Get the Not So Standard Deviations book Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Con…

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MicroEpisode 18 - Academic Correspondence 19:03

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Elizabeth and Roger discuss the tools for corresponding with your colleagues in academia. Show Notes: Roger Peng Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at theeffortrepo…

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Creating Impactful Products: YC Sun 38:30

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Great products and services are driven by great product strategy. But too often we get stuck in the strategy part of product strategy, failing to get tangible enough to make insight-driven decisions about our roadmaps. In this episode of the Creative Confidence Podcast, we speak with YC Sun, Design Director at IDEO. He shares common challenges for …

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MicroEpisode 17 - New NIH Review Policy 15:13

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Elizabeth and Roger discuss the new NIH grant review policy and its potential implications for grant reviews and for the writing of grants. Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on …

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Manager Mentorship Strategies: David Yeager 46:12

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We all want to be great managers. But when it comes to actually working with and leading young people, there’s no clear strategy or playbook for success. Too often it feels like we’re having to decide between two extremes: enforce high standards and risk pushing our mentees away, or take a more gentle approach and withhold criticism, therefore miss…

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MicroEpisode 16 - Opportunities for Scholarship 16:22

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Elizabeth and Roger discuss how to unearth opportunities for scholarship in the clinic and the classroom. Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Con…

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186 - Humanoid Robots 57:30

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Hilary and Roger discuss the latest AI news, open source Llama, and the prospect of humanoid robots. Show Notes: Support us on Patreon Roger Peng Hilary Parker List of NSSD Fellows Get the Not So Standard Deviations book Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past episodes Contact us at nssdeviations…

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MicroEpisode 15 - Being a Professional 14:44

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Elizabeth and Roger discuss what it means to be a professional in academia and what value it has in collaborations. Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play Find past ep…

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Why Curiosity is a Business Imperative: Scott Shigeoka 34:25

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Most of us recognize why curiosity is important. Few of us know how to practice and unleash its full potential. But when leaders embrace curiosity, it becomes a catalyst for transformation, helping leaders challenge their assumptions, connect with people, and build cultures where everyone feels like they matter.Learn why curiosity is one of the mos…

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MicroEpisode 14 - Salary Support and Diversifying Your Portfolio 18:17

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Elizabeth and Roger discuss the different ways that salary support and effort are broken down in academia, as well as strategies for diversifying the sources of your salary. Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Pod…

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How Great Leaders Use Friction: Bob Sutton 32:41

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At its worst, friction can be a destructive force in an organization. Friction can undermine productivity and innovation, create inefficiency, and even chip away at our energy and enthusiasm for work. But what if friction could be reframed as something positive—something that makes the right things, like joy, productivity, and creative thinking, ea…

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MicroEpisode 13 - Writing a Promotion Letter 12:37

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Elizabeth and Roger discuss what a promotion letter is and how to write one that promotion committees can use to evaluate faculty. Show Notes: Roger on Twitter/X Elizabeth on Twitter/X Effort Report on Twitter/X Get Roger's and Elizabeth's book, The Art of Data Science Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Subscribe to the podcast on Google Pl…