Engineering can become a daily grind, and while time is often the enemy of busy engineers, taking time out for learning about the latest news and trends should be part of a successful engineer’s work regimen. A valuable component of that education can be listening to one or more of the numerous high-quality podcasts that have arisen over the years.

Dozens of engineering podcasts exist, providing engineers with useful topics and information that can be valuable for engineers. While there is useful technical information and tips, there is also considerable attention on career issues, and other topics affecting an engineer’s life. And, many podcasts talk about the accomplishments engineers can be proud of as well as the broader role engineering plays in bettering our lives.

Here is a sampling, compiled from various lists, of some of the better-known engineering-related podcasts.

Engineering Heroes

https://engineeringheroes.com.au/

Engineering Heroes, founded and hosted by Melanie and Dominic De Gioia, talks to different engineers about their career and area of expertise.

Houston We Have a Podcast

https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/houston-we-have-a-podcast/

From Earth orbit to the Moon and Mars, explore the world of human spaceflight with NASA each week on the official podcast of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Listen to in-depth conversations with the astronauts, scientists and engineers who make it possible.

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99% Invisible

https://99percentinvisible.org/

99% Invisible is an architecture and engineering related podcast. Although it is more focused on the designing element of architecture, it is engaging for an engineer to examine and understand new concepts with which they are perhaps not familiar. The podcast is about all the thought that goes into the things we don’t tend to think about - the unnoticed architecture and designs that shape our world.

Level-up Engineering

https://codingsans.com/engineering-management-podcast

Level-up Engineering reveals actionable management secrets from some of the most successful tech leaders. The interviews, sharply focusing on the biggest challenges tech leaders are facing, are often with leaders from companies such as Intercom, Buffer and Uber. The podcast gives important insights to 'level-up' management skills and to take developer teams to the next level.

The Engineering Commons

https://theengineeringcommons.com/

Join engineers Adam, Brian, Carmen, and Jeff as they discuss issues of importance to today’s engineering professionals. Guest engineers frequently provide insights based on their real-life experiences. 

Software Engineering Radio

https://se-radio.net/

SE Radio covers all topics software engineering. Episodes are either tutorials on a specific topic, or an interview with a well-known character from the software engineering world. All SE Radio episodes are original content we do not record conferences or talks given in other venues. Each episode comprises two speakers to ensure a lively listening experience. SE Radio is sponsored by the IEEE Computer Society and IEEE Software magazine.

Engineering Reimagined

https://www.aurecongroup.com/podcast

The Engineering Reimagined podcast explores how, like engineers, people from all walks of life are reimagining the future and their roles in it. Each month you'll hear inspiring stories from a range of guests as we reimagine how engineering can lead the world to a better future.

Create the Future Podcast

https://qeprize.org/podcasts

Engineering is for everyone and impacts all our lives. At this crucial moment for humanity, it couldn’t be more relevant to listen to engineers, thinkers, and designers as they debate how our future could - and should - look.

Hosts Roma Agrawal MBE, George Imafidon MBE, Guru Madhavan and Dr Anna Ploszajski facilitate deep conversations about how we might restructure and rebuild the world we live in, from space travel to smart cities to a circular economy.

Circuit Break - A MacroFab Podcast

https://www.macrofab.com/podcasts/

Dive into the electrifying world of electrical engineering with Circuit Break, a MacroFab podcast hosted by Parker Dillmann and Stephen Kraig. This dynamic duo, armed with practical experience and a palpable passion for tech, explores the latest innovations, industry news, and practical challenges in the field.