Data visualization podcasts for 2025
At Baryon, we love a good podcast—especially when it’s about data visualization. They’re a great way to pick up new ideas, hear how others approach design and storytelling, and stay in touch with what’s happening in the field. Whether it’s a deep dive into visual communication, a fresh take on data exploration, or a candid chat about the challenges of bringing complex information to life, there’s always something to learn (and plenty to get inspired by).
Many shows feature conversations with people doing remarkable work—sometimes the big names you already know, sometimes voices you haven’t heard yet but will be glad you did.
Some of our go-tos are Data Stories, Storytelling with Data, and Data Viz Today, but there’s a whole world of great listening out there.
We’ve pulled together a regularly updated list of our favorite data visualization (and data science) podcasts on Notion. You’ll find them all in one place, with links to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts—ready for your next walk, commute, or coffee break.
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Gridlines are better than axes
Almost always, gridlines are better than axes. Vertical axes are the default option, and they have been around for centuries, so they are very well known. But they also have downsides. My biggest problem with vertical axes is that they’re often so far away from where the action is really happening.
Review: A History of Data Visualization and Graphic Communication
Michael Friendly and Howard Wainer clearly love graphs. But A History of Data Visualization and Graphic Communication isn’t just about graphs — it’s about the stories behind them: the context, the people, the new measurements that made them necessary, and the discoveries they enabled.
Report visuals don’t have to suck
Discover how CREG, Belgium’s electricity regulator, turns complex data into clear and engaging visuals. From smart annotations to small multiples and uncommon chart types, their Monitoring Report shows how thoughtful data visualization makes technical reports easier to read and understand.
Tell me why… I don’t like dashboards
I don't like dashboards. Well, most dashboards at least. They're just trying too hard... to do everything, everywhere, all at once. Why is that? And is there a better solution?
Why I love matrix charts
This one is definitely in my top 5 of favourite chart types: a matrix chart! Super flexible, can provide some great insights into the data, and it will fit well into your beautiful report design.
Vreemde plaatsnamen in Vlaanderen
Iedereen kent wellicht 'Kontich' en 'Reet', maar in Vlaanderen hebben we nog veel meer merkwaardige, onverwachte, en vaak grappige plaatsnamen. Heb je bijvoorbeeld ooit al gehoord van Buitenland, Dikkebus, of Grote Homo?
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