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 | 156 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyBusiness | |||
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An interview with a cocaine salesman about cocaine adulterants, plus – questions Search Engine can’t answer, with special guest Kelefa Sanneh.
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The world right now, seems tilted towards the good enough. The AI-written wedding toast, the half-assed attempt. Despite this, a handmade noodle shop is trying to make perfect noodles. Trying so hard that they have signs admonishing their customers t... more
We travel to Germany to trace techno’s history from Detroit to Berlin. The story of how, after the Wall fell, Berlin exorcised its brutal past with a very strange, decade-long party. A mission that takes us all the way to the gates of Berghain.
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Two Americans embark on a quest: fly across an ocean to try to get into the most exclusive nightclub in the world – Berghain. A German techno palace where the line outside can last 8 hours, and the bouncers are merciless in their judgments. The club ... more
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Not enough content to be running ‘classics’ yet. Love the pod, don’t get lazy!
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Since the way back I’ve followed and listened to PJ. Topics pulled from the ether of collective consciousness, always infusing humor, appreciating irony, consistently offering new/different/alternative ways to consider this crazy life. I love it!!
Apple Podcasts5DebPalKeisUnited Statesa month ago - One of the best
Search Engine is one of the best shows of its genre. The stories are entertaining and well produced. Sometimes they’re told through interviews and other times through narrative journeys. It’s one of favorite pods.
Apple Podcasts5Matt & Co.
Swedena month ago - An entire month of content…
Why are we having to wait so long in between new episodes for them to be such uninteresting topics that have such obvious answer such as “why doesn’t anybody come to my parties?” … You’re not likable. Easy answer. In the entire month of June we’ve gotten one rerun and one episode that I can’t even find the interest to listen as background noise. Please give us what we want: consistent weekly episodes with topics that actually peak interest 🫠
Apple Podcasts1caleb_davi5United Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #6 | United States/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #21 | United States/Technology |
Spotify | #200 |  Canada/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #7 |  United Kingdom/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #8 | Canada/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #13 | United Kingdom/Technology |
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What is Search Engine about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show delivers in-depth, topic-spanning explorations that blend science, policy, and culture through curious, rigorous storytelling. Recent episodes mix technical explanations with societal impact—from nuclear energy and GM technologies to transportation, healthcare, and digital culture—often featuring frontline experts, policymakers, journalists, and industry voices. Noteworthy are the thorough interviews, clear explanations of complex topics, and a willingness to tackle controversial or technically dense subjects with accessible storytelling. Potential listeners who enjoy thoughtful, evidence-driven investigations that connect data, history, and real-world outcomes will likely find it compelling, especially those curious about how big... more
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1. Lutz Leitzinring
2. Sven Markhart
3. Lodewijk Petram
4. Mihir Desai
5. Elon Musk
6. Eric Berger
7. Claire Haber-Harris
8. Ashley Hicks
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