Rephonic
Artwork for Embedded
Embedded Systems
Artificial Intelligence
Education
Microcontrollers
Nordic Semiconductor
Zephyr
Robotics
Hardware-In-the-Loop Testing
Programming
Computer Science
Pointers
Engineering
Iot
MEMS
Sensors
Linux
Innovation
Code Reviews
Software Development
Programming Languages

I am Elecia White alongside Christopher White. We're here to chat about the interests, careers, and lives of engineers, artists, educators and makers. Our diverse guest list includes names you may have heard and engineers working quietly in the trenches. Either way, they are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and inspiring. We'd love to share our enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, art, and... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes584Founded13 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
TechnologyScience

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Embedded

Latest Episodes

Christopher and Elecia catch up on life, firmware consulting, daydreams, and projects.

Elecia thinks aloud about low-stimulation education toys. Christopher shares his experience using AI tools to build a custom Swift metronome app to train off-be... more

YouTube

David Such joins us to discuss his new book, Embedded AI: Intelligence at the Deep Edge. We explore the boundary between classical signal processing, heuristics, and edge machine learning; IMU processing and sensor fusion; and how to determine what s... more

YouTube

Adam Smith from UC Santa Cruz joins us to discuss local Small Language Models (SLMs) and building open, autonomous tools. We explore his BayLeaf AI counterplatform, transagency (the "me-and-the-car" concept of human-agent collaboration), context dist... more

YouTube

Aaed Musa joins us to talk about building robot dogs, custom actuators, and his YouTube channel. He shares how he moved from 3D-printing servo robots in his parents' garage to designing capstan drives, and how he uses reinforcement learning to train ... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

The Amp Hour
The Amp HourThe Amp Hour (Chris Gammell and David L Jones)
Oxide and Friends
Oxide and FriendsOxide Computer Company
Python Bytes
Python BytesMichael Kennedy and Calvin Hendryx-Parker
Talk Python To Me
Talk Python To MeMichael Kennedy

Recent Guests

David Such
Electrical engineer and director of Reefwing Software
Reefwing Software
Episode: 536: I've Seen a Giraffe
Adam Smith
UC Santa Cruz Associate Professor of Computational Media
University of California, Santa Cruz
Episode: 535: The You in the Machine
Aaed Musa
Co-founder of Mecha and YouTube creator
Mecha, YouTube
Episode: 534: I Think We'll Add a Head
Susan Lammers
Author of Programmers at Work, 40th anniversary edition
Author / Microsoft veteran
Episode: 533: The Garage Is Open
Kevin Santo Cappuccio
Founder of Architeuthis Flux; creator of Jumperless
Architeuthis Flux
Episode: 532: It's Still Real Fire
Steve Haddock
Marine biologist, author of The Radiant Sea
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
Episode: 530: A Living Highlighter
Chris Svec
Director of Embedded Software Engineering at Insulet
Insulet
Episode: 529: The Narwhal Looked Amazing
Tyler Hoffman
Co-founder of Memfault
Memfault
Episode: 528: Goldfish Chunks
Victoria Serrano
Professor at the Technological University of Panama, Cherokee Regional Center; STEM promoter
Technological University of Panama
Episode: 526: Take A Taste Of Engineers

Hosts

Elecia White
Host of Embedded with a background in electrical engineering and entrepreneurship; co-host with a focus on making complex topics approachable and engaging.
Christopher White
Co-host with deep technical and practical experience in embedded systems, software, and engineering management.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 452 ratings
  • A newfound favorite!

    I love this show! Embedded consistently offers compelling conversations with interesting folks in STEM, giving you fantastic insights in an easy-to-consume package. It's like having coffee with your smartest friends... highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States4 years ago
  • Fresh air

    I like this show because they have interesting topics. Not full of sponsor adds and interruptions which makes listening much more focused. Great couple banter as well. Keep up the good work 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    new onsong user
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great Geek Podcast

    This podcast is great, if you’re a geek like me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jan-michael-vincent
    United States6 years ago
  • Like having to lovey nerd frends. Love frow Sweden

    Love it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dubbear
    Sweden6 years ago
  • That girls brain

    Normally really enjoy the podcast, but this one really annoyed me. I must have lost count of the number of times that girl said the word ‘like’ after about 2000.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    deeesser
    New Zealand6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans appreciate the engaging hosts and high-quality guests that cover a broad spectrum of engineering disciplines.
Listeners praise the approachable yet technical depth, with many noting it as a go-to resource for embedded topics.
Listeners often cite the show's practical tips for onboarding, mentoring, and managing engineering teams.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#250
Italy/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#37
Saudi Arabia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#72
South Africa/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#117
South Korea/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#120
Taiwan/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#194
Chile/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

537: Quiet Time Innovation
Q: What do you wish someone had told you before you started taking your first client?
They advise learning how to manage clients and payment, deciding when to end difficult client relationships, understanding business taxes and legal structures, and seeking local business guidance. Elecia also recommends networking, being cautious about working for friends or family, and distinguishing pro bono work from undervaluing paid work.
537: Quiet Time Innovation
Q: What is the first fundamental shift in thinking you encourage software developers to make when moving from resource-rich desktop environments to designing software for constrained embedded systems?
Christopher explains that embedded developers cannot assume libraries and abstractions will be available, and that hardware, peripherals, ports, and drivers may require direct work. Elecia adds that developers need to learn their processors and peripherals and treat the hardware as their framework.
536: I've Seen a Giraffe
Q: How do we decide what chip to use for what algorithms?
Such recommends checking that the chip supports the desired framework, that the model fits available memory, and that the effort required is appropriate for the control needed. Tiny microcontrollers may handle decision trees or small classifiers, while more capable boards can run keyword spotting, small vision models, or small language models.
536: I've Seen a Giraffe
Q: How do I figure out when to avoid spinning for a long time on something that almost works, and when my Edge AI needs to be replaced with a bigger processor, a heuristic, or a deterministic algorithm?
David Such recommends avoiding AI when a deterministic algorithm can solve the problem because it is easier to test, uses less memory, and is more transparent. Machine learning is useful when classical approaches struggle, particularly when it needs to generalize to situations that were not anticipated in a manually tuned method.
532: It's Still Real Fire
Q: What else is possible with the scriptable circuits and how does AI play into this now?
The guest discusses evolvable hardware ideas, hardware with an AI-assisted workflow, and the growing role of LLMs in hardware prototyping and testing, including using AI to check measurements and infer component behavior.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Embedded

What is Embedded about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Embedded showcases conversations with engineers, educators, researchers, and makers who are shaping technology across hardware, software, and STEAM intersections. Across recent episodes, listeners see a strong emphasis on practical engineering topics (embedded systems, Rust, testing, and architecture), leadership and onboarding in tech teams, and ethics and societal impact of technology (robotics, AI, privacy, and open-source governance). The format blends deep technical dialogue with personal anecdotes, career guidance, and approachable explanations that make complex topics accessible to a broad audience. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of approachable hosts with a diverse set of guest experts, from industry practitioners to researche... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Embedded?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Embedded. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Embedded and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Embedded get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Embedded, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Embedded?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Embedded, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Embedded have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Embedded has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Embedded?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Embedded:

1. The Amp Hour
2. Oxide and Friends
3. Software Engineering Radio - the podcast for professional software developers
4. Python Bytes
5. Talk Python To Me

How many episodes of Embedded are there?

Embedded launched 13 years ago and published 584 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Embedded?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Embedded?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Embedded from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Embedded?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Embedded. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Embedded?

Recent guests on Embedded include:

1. David Such
2. Adam Smith
3. Aaed Musa
4. Susan Lammers
5. Kevin Santo Cappuccio
6. Steve Haddock
7. Chris Svec
8. Tyler Hoffman

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days