Rephonic
Artwork for Talk Python To Me

Talk Python To Me

Michael Kennedy
Python
Data Science
Machine Learning
Fastapi
Django
Pydantic
Web Development
Large Language Models
Pandas
Flask
Open Source
Jupyter Notebooks
Rust
Natural Language Processing
Cpython
Cloud Computing
Data Analysis
Open Source Software
Programming
Web Applications

Talk Python to Me is a weekly podcast hosted by developer and entrepreneur Michael Kennedy. We dive deep into the popular packages and software developers, data scientists, and incredible hobbyists doing amazing things with Python. If you're new to Python, you'll quickly learn the ins and outs of the community by hearing from the leaders. And if you've been Pythoning for years, you'll learn about ... more

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes547Founded11 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Technology

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Talk Python To Me

Latest Episodes

What if your database worked more like Git? Every change captured as an immutable event you can replay, instead of a single mutating row that quietly forgets its own history. That's event sourcing, and Chris May is back on Talk Python, fresh off our ... more

When OpenAI trained GPT-3, they didn't roll their own orchestration layer. They used Ray, an open source Python framework born out of the same Berkeley research lab lineage that gave us Apache Spark. And here's the twist: Ray was originally built for... more

The cloud is convenient until it isn't. You upload your photos, sync your contacts, click through the cookie banners. Then prices go up again or you read about a family that lost their entire Google account over a medical photo sent to a doctor. At s... more

The OWASP Top 10 just got a fresh update, and there are some big changes: supply chain attacks, exceptional condition handling, and more. Tanya Janca is back on Talk Python to walk us through every single one of them. And we're not just talking theor... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
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.

Recent Guests

Edward Oaks
Founding engineer behind Ray and AnyScale
Ray/AnyScale
Episode: #547: Parallel Python at Anyscale with Ray
Richard Law
Founding engineer at AnyScale, product management background
Ray/AnyScale
Episode: #547: Parallel Python at Anyscale with Ray
Alex Kretzmar
Head of DevRel at Tailscale; former host of Self-Hosted Podcast
Tailscale
Episode: #546: Self hosting apps for Python people
Tanya Janca
Security speaker, author, and founder/leader in secure coding initiatives
We Hack Purple / OWASP involvement
Episode: #545: OWASP Top 10 (2025 List) for Python Devs
Jonathan Decker
Engineer at NVIDIA working on CUDA and Python offering
NVIDIA
Episode: #544: Wheel Next + Packaging PEPs
Ralph Gommers
Maintainer and Python packaging advocate
QuantSight
Episode: #544: Wheel Next + Packaging PEPs
Sydney Rinkle
Developer at LangChain, talks about Deep Agents and related tooling
LangChain
Episode: #543: Deep Agents: LangChain's SDK for Agents That Plan and Delegate
Martin Donath
Independent developer and open source maintainer known for Material for MKDocs and creator of Zensical
Zensical (and former Material for MKDocs)
Episode: #542: Zensical - a modern static site generator
Yarek Patuk
Apache Airflow maintainer and PMC member
Apache Airflow
Episode: #540: Modern Python monorepo with uv and prek

Host

Michael Kennedy
Host of Talk Python To Me

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Love the show hate the intro

    I love the show and the content. The new intro, however, makes me want to throw my phone out the window every time I hear it. It literally makes me want to stop listening to the podcast episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Agandgold
    United States7 months ago
  • Eh

    Dropped this podcast after the Temporal episode, which seemed to be mostly complaining about Twitter and people who self-host, rather than pay for the guest’s employer’s managed service. More informative talks, less poorly disguised sales pitches couched in a lot of strange bitterness, please.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Thank T.
    United States9 months ago
  • leftist/democrat morons

    He has no problem with Twitter and all fascist commie democrats’ activist tech political censorship, lying, election interference, etc, but Twitter bought by Elon Musk, OH NO! Absolute dishonesty and delusion to claim you like mastodon for open ness, when all of you were fine with fascist/commie democrat twitter and all tech bias. Very transparent. Very dumb.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MnReview
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Resource

    I really enjoy this series, the host has great guests with unique but applicable perspectives. As a novice data-doer i love hearing about the potential applications of different tech tools.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iamnotarobot0101001
    United States2 years ago
  • Best podcast for all things Python

    I’ve been following this podcast for quite a while now and in every episode I learn something new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eorochena
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Guests and host are frequently described as knowledgeable and clear in explanations.
Episodes are accessible yet thorough, with practical takeaways for Python developers.
Some critics mention pacing or intro style variance.
Listeners praise depth and variety of guests, often learning something new.
Production quality and consistency noted as strengths by long-time listeners.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#180
United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#148
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#152
Canada/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#52
Italy/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#93
France/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#107
Germany/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#546: Self hosting apps for Python people
Q: What role does Tailscale play in self-hosted infrastructure?
Tailscale provides zero-port, end-to-end connectivity by creating a secure mesh network, enabling direct access to home servers from any location without exposing ports publicly.
#546: Self hosting apps for Python people
Q: Why is Docker considered a turning point for self-hosting?
Docker standardized packaging and introduced reliable, repeatable environments, effectively removing major barriers to running diverse apps at home or in small setups.
#546: Self hosting apps for Python people
Q: What does self-hosting really mean in 2026?
It's a broad spectrum that prioritizes running your own services and data, with the goal of reducing dependence on large cloud providers while preserving control, privacy, and interoperability through open-source tools.
#542: Zensical - a modern static site generator
Q: What is Zensical, and why build it instead of extending Material for MKDocs?
Zensical is a tool to generate static sites from Markdown/text in a way that emphasizes speed, modern design, and a modular architecture. The decision to build from scratch stemmed from MKDocs 2.0 diverging in direction and the need for a compatibility-focused migration path that would let users move without rewriting, while enabling a fresh, faster runtime.
#539: Catching up with the Python Typing Council
Q: How can someone propose changes to the typing system or its documentation?
Anyone can open issues or pull requests on the typing repository; for larger, more formal changes they would draft a PEP and go through the standard approval with the steering council and CPython implications.

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 Talk Python To Me

What is Talk Python To Me about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show tends to feature in-depth conversations with leaders and practitioners in the Python ecosystem, including framework maintainers, tool authors, and researchers applying Python to real-world domains. Episodes often explore architectural decisions, open source governance, tooling trade-offs, and practical guidance for developers—ranging from typing and data tooling to web frameworks, AI integration, and production deployment. A unique thread across episodes is a focus on both the technical underpinnings and the human side of building sustainable software—covering open source collaboration, tooling interoperability, and pragmatic patterns for real-world projects. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want concrete takeaways, conte... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Talk Python To Me?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Talk Python To Me. 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 Talk Python To Me and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Talk Python To Me get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Talk Python To Me, 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 Talk Python To Me?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Talk Python To Me, 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 Talk Python To Me have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Talk Python To Me 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 Talk Python To Me?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Talk Python To Me:

1. The Real Python Podcast
2. Python Bytes
3. The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source
4. Software Engineering Radio - the podcast for professional software developers
5. The Stack Overflow Podcast

How many episodes of Talk Python To Me are there?

Talk Python To Me launched 11 years ago and published 547 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 Talk Python To Me?

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 Talk Python To Me?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Talk Python To Me 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 Talk Python To Me?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Talk Python To Me. 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 Talk Python To Me?

Recent guests on Talk Python To Me include:

1. Edward Oaks
2. Richard Law
3. Alex Kretzmar
4. Tanya Janca
5. Jonathan Decker
6. Ralph Gommers
7. Sydney Rinkle
8. Martin Donath

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