Search Engine
PJ VogtWe try to make sense of the world, one question at a time. No question too big, no question too small.Hosted by PJ Vogt, edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni. Named one of the best podcasts of all time by Time Magazine
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 161 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyBusiness | |||
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- Hugging Face Incident Episode
This show and episode in particular is so important, especially considering the place where legacy media is today. Back to listen again in an effort to try and better understand it. Thanks!
Apple Podcasts5Desire Path
United Statesa month ago - Not onboard the AI to replace talent trend
At one point I did enjoy the show. Lost me at using AI to change a voice though.
Apple Podcasts2Saloon StudiosUnited Statesa month ago - PJ Is A National Treasure
I have this recurring dream where Icelandic terrorists kidnap PJ Vogt and hide him in the secret stronghold they have carved into a remote glacier, feeding him only puffins and skyr while forcing him to podcast their demands for expanded whaling rights (for science!) and sainthood for Bjork. Nicolas Cage, a big fan dating all the way back through Reply All to the days of TLDR, reaches out to Alex Goldman. Together they dodge harpoons, solve hidden clues, and race against time to rescue PJ befo... more
Apple Podcasts5vernon tUnited Statesa month ago - hands down, my all-time favorite podcast
this podcast gives me faith in humanity in a way i can’t fully explain. there is so much thought, kindness, consideration, effort put towards the big and little things that make life really quirky and interesting and meaningful; and that is in such short supply nowadays. thank you PJ for having put this/your work out into the world; it’s my digital happy place and i came to apple podcasts just to write this (i normally use a different platform, that’s how much i love this show).
Apple Podcasts5justineishUnited Statesa month ago - Creepy AI generated voice
I love this podcast but the AI enhanced voice of the cocaine dealer was SOO CREEPY I HAD TO STOP LISTENING TO THE EPISODE. Please don’t do that again. Have your intern or someone re-read their answers instead. Omg awful.
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Spotify | #9 | United States/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #19 | United States/Technology |
Spotify | #185 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #6 |  United Kingdom/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | Canada/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | United Kingdom/Technology |
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A thoughtful, question-driven show that blends deep reporting with curiosity across technology, science, policy, and culture. Episodes often unpack complex incidents or trends—such as AI safety governance, the economics of warfare, or niche cultural phenomena—through expert interviews, investigative reporting, and narrative storytelling. The strongest assets are rigorous sourcing, a calm, inquisitive host voice, and a willingness to tackle controversial or opaque topics with nuance. Listeners likely appreciate rigorous analysis, balanced framing, and thought-provoking conversations that connect esoteric subjects to broader societal implications.
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Search Engine launched 4 years ago and published 161 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Search Engine include:
1. Lane Rasberry
2. Abdul El-Sayed
3. Jasmine Sun
4. Deepa Seetharaman
5. Thomas Wolf
6. Ben Westoff
7. Jason Wang
8. Gazina Kuna
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