More than ever, things are moving quickly. Whether you're building in Web3, investing, or just trying to keep up, these podcasts are essential listening.
1. Web3 w/ a16z
Host: Sonal Chokshi. Produced by Andreessen Horowitz, this podcast covers the full breadth of the decentralised web — DeFi, NFTs, digital identity, and beyond. The team brings on builders, researchers, and operators who are actually shipping. Episode highlight: "The Art of Technology, The Technology of Art" — a deep dive into generative AI and NFTs.
2. Web3 Unlocked
Hosts: Kenzi Wang & Diksha Dutta. This one focuses on founder stories and the "why" behind projects — what drives people into DeFi, NFTs, and decentralised tech. Less technical, more human, and all the better for it.
3. Web3 Deep Dive
Host: Rachel Wolfson. A crypto and Web3 journalist who knows how to ask the right questions. Wolfson has a knack for making complex concepts accessible without dumbing them down. Episode highlight: Kevin O'Leary on Bitcoin, digital assets, and TikTok.
4. The Defiant Podcast
Host: Camila Russo. One of the best investigative voices in DeFi. The Defiant podcast interviews the pioneers who are building the decentralised financial system from scratch. Episode highlight: Benjamin Jones from the Optimism Foundation on scaling Ethereum.
5. CryptoNews
Host: Matt Zahab. Fast-moving, news-oriented, and packed with interviews with key figures across the crypto landscape. Good for staying current without spending hours reading newsletters.
6. Glitchwire
Host: Marissa Trew. Covers the intersection of tech, blockchain, and digital innovation — from DeFi to the creator economy. Balances genuine technical depth with approachable conversation. Worth your commute time.
7. BlockFuel
Hosts: Avi Mash, Jody Flournoy & Sean Ristau. Blockchain development, industry news, and emerging tech. The trio brings different perspectives that keep the conversation from getting too insular.
8. Empire by Blockworks
Hosts: Jason Yanowitz & Santiago Roel Santos. Behind-the-scenes dynamics of the crypto industry from two people who have been in it long enough to know where the bodies are buried. Recent episodes explore decentralisation's role in democratising AI.
9. Blockcrunch
Host: Jason Choi. Built for investors and builders. Investment strategies, market trends, and technology innovations — with a level of rigour that respects your intelligence.
10. The Scoop by The Block
Host: Frank Chaparro. In-depth interviews with industry leaders on cryptocurrency and blockchain. The Block's editorial reputation carries through into every episode.
Stay ahead of the curve with these podcasts — you'll get insights on trends, technologies, and projects shaping the future of blockchain, straight from the people building it.
