Quantum computing podcasts offer an accessible way to keep up with this fast-moving field, whether you’re an industry expert or a curious newcomer. Below are eight of the best podcasts devoted to quantum computing and related topics like quantum communications and quantum cryptography.
The New Quantum Era Podcast
Hosts: Sebastian Hassinger (AWS Quantum business development specialist) and Kevin Rowney (tech entrepreneur/quantum enthusiast).
The New Quantum Era was launched in 2020 as a quantum study group that evolved into the podcast, with regular episodes starting in 2022. Hosts Hassinger and Rowney interview research scientists, engineers, and developers to explore cutting-edge developments in quantum computing, networking, and sensing. The show aims to make complex quantum concepts understandable to non-physicists, providing context on terminology and the history of the field.
For example, Episode 15 features Caltech theoretical physics professor John Preskill (who coined the term “NISQ”) discussing topics like black hole information paradox and quantum error correction. Another episode, Careers in Quantum with Anastasia Marchenkova, offers insights into workforce development in quantum tech.Â
With its focus on hardware breakthroughs, algorithms, and industry trends, The New Quantum Era podcast keeps listeners at the forefront of quantum news.
New episodes to check out:
- Episode 73: Peaked Quantum Circuits with Hrant Gharibyan
- Episode 71: Macroscopic Quantum Tunneling with Nobel Laureate John Martinis
Listen to The New Quantum Era on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
The Superposition Guy’s Podcast
Host: Yuval Boger – Chief Commercial Officer at QuEra Computing (a quantum hardware company).
Active since 2022, this fortnightly interview podcast demystifies quantum technologies. Host Yuval Boger uses his industry experience to pose probing yet approachable questions with leading researchers, engineers, or business leaders in quantum computing, sensing, or communications.
For instance, Boger has interviewed Q-CTRL founder Michael Biercuk about quantum control and error mitigation, and spoke with Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller (Google Quantum AI product manager) on quantum benchmarking. If there’s a known name in quantum computing, he’s probably spoken to them.
Recent interviews to check out:
- Episode: Kike Miralles, investment director at Intel Capital
- Episode: Elevating Quantum Women’s Voices with Biliana Rajevic, Rachel Rayner, and Alison Goldingay
Listen to The Superposition Guy’s Podcast and read the transcripts on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. Full transcripts are available at The Superposition Guy’s Podcast website.
Quantum Computing Now Podcast
Hosts: Ethan Hansen (original founder, now at GE Aerospace) and, as of February 2025, Shwetha “Shway” Jayaraj (at NYIT Quantum).
Quantum Computing Now was launched in 2019, making it one of the earlier quantum computing podcasts. The podcast covers everything from news and basic concepts to interviews with experts in the field.
Ethan’s style was to discuss serious science in a not-too-serious tone (“quantum computing is rad as heck,” he quips in the podcast’s bio), and Shway continues that approachable vibe after taking over hosting duties. (Fun fact: Shway met Peter Williston Shor—of Shor’s Algorithm fame—in August 2025.)
Source: Twitter (@shwetha729)
A great episode to start with is Choose Your Own Adventure with Amir Karamlou of Google Quantum AI—a conversation about different pathways into the quantum field, recorded live at the NYU Abu Dhabi International Hackathon for Social Good.
Another highlight is Hansen’s interview with Scott Aaronson (UT Austin professor), where Ethan and Aaronson explored complexity theory, how Aaronson got into quantum computing (he originally wanted to make his own video games as a teenager), Shor’s Algorithm (future full circle moment), and other topics.
As of writing, the latest episode was recorded in August 2025, but you can catch up on recent episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Entangled Things Podcast
Hosts: Patrick Hynds (CEO and Founder of DTS and Pulsar Security) and Ciprian Jichici (Data & AI GM at Solliance).
Launched in 2021, the premise of Entangled Things is a conversation between “a quantum computing aficionado” (Ciprian) and “a security expert” (Patrick). Together, they dig into how quantum computing intersects with other fields like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and—of course—cybersecurity.
With over 130 episodes to date, Entangled Things has built a rich library of discussions on both current and future impacts of quantum tech. These include conversations on the advancements and challenges in quantum materials discovery with Scott Genin, Vice President of Materials Discovery at OTI Lumionics (Episode 126); and chat about quantum events and bridging the knowledge gap with Laurence Coldicott, curator of the Quantum.Tech series of events (Episode 125).
Recent episodes to check out:
- Episode 130: Navigating the quantum security landscape with Rich Campagna from Palo Alto Networks
- Episode 129: Tony Cubitt (co-founder & CTO of Phasecraft) on opportunities and challenges
- Episode 128: Murray Thom (VP Quantum Evangelism at D-Wave) on unlocking the future
Listen to the Entangled Things podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
The Quantum Spin Podcast
Host: Veronica Combs – a technology editor and PR professional at HKA Marketing Communications who specializes in quantum tech.
Launched in 2023, The Quantum Spin explores the intersection of quantum technology and marketing communication strategies. In each episode, Combs interviews industry experts with an eye on how quantum companies convey their message, educate the public, or build a business strategy around complex tech.Â
The Quantum Spin is a refreshing break from the technical deep-dives, instead tackling questions like how do we talk about quantum? and how can businesses harness quantum hype responsibly? Notable episodes include a conversation with Dr. Robert Sutor (author of Dancing With Qubits and former VP at Infleqtion and IBM) (Episode 38); an interview with Farai Mazhandu (Executive Director at the Africa Quantum Consortium) on building a quantum community across Africa (Episode 37); and another with researcher Joel Hutchinson on science communication and quantum education (Episode 29).
The Quantum Spin is carving out a following among quantum startup founders, communicators, and anyone interested in how to bridge the gap between lab and public.
Recent episodes to check out:
- Episode 41: Building a quantum data center with Palacios Berraquero, founder and CEO of Nu Quantum.
- Episode 39: US-China relations and becoming quantum-first by 2030 with Leland Miller and Mike Kuiken, members of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
- Episode 36: Turning quantum potential into strategic plans with Petra Söderling, CEO of Petra Söderling and Company.
- Episode 32: Scaling the quantum system in the Netherlands with QuantWare’s co-founder and CEO Matthijs Rijlaarsdam.
Listen to The Quantum Spin on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
The Post-Quantum World Podcast
Host: Konstantinos Karagiannis, Senior Director of Quantum Computing Services at Protiviti
Consulting giant Protiviti began The Post-Quantum World as a bi-weekly series in 2021. Now over 110 episodes in, this podcast centers on quantum computing’s business implications and cybersecurity “post-quantum” preparedness.
A good entry point is Episode 118 featuring Tal David, co-founder and CEO of Quantum Art. The discussion focuses on real-world quantum optimization, using traffic flow and mobility systems as a case study. Another episode features Vanesa DĂaz, co-founder and CTO of LuxQuanta (Episode 117). That conversation examines the viability of quantum key distribution, its deployment challenges, and security trade-offs.
Guests are operators, builders, and security leaders rather than just theorists, making The Post-Quantum World especially useful for executives, consultants, and security architects responsible for long-term technology risk and quantum readiness planning.
Recent episodes to check out include:
- Episode 116: Spin Qubits—Sensing Heartbeats To Dark Matter with Benjamin Pingault of Argonne National Laboratory. The discussion focuses on spin-qubit sensing, atomic implantation in diamond, and how quantum sensors are being used for applications ranging from biomedical signals to fundamental physics.
- Episode 113: Room Temperature Quantum Computing with Marcus Doherty, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Quantum Brilliance. The conversation explores diamond-based NV-center qubits, portable quantum systems, and what it means to move quantum computing out of cryogenic data centers and into real-world environments.
- Episode 102: Quantum hype check with Anastasia Marchenkova, quantum computing strategist and advisor. The conversation focuses on separating near-term business reality from industry hype, covering logical qubits, realistic enterprise use cases, and how artificial intelligence is influencing quantum software and coding practices.
Listen to The Post-Quantum World podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
The Quantum Divide Podcast
Hosts: Dan Holme (CEO) and Stephen “Steve” DiAdamo (CTO), co-founders of Qoro.
Launched in 2023, The Quantum Divide focuses on quantum technology with a special emphasis on quantum networking and communication. The podcast is hosted by Holme, an IT industry staple and DiAdamo, a quantum networks researcher—both of whom previously worked at networking giant Cisco.
Episodes include Quantum Photonic Modelling in Chicago with Mirella Koleva of Quantopticon and Controlling Qubits in Milan with Lorenzo Leandro of Quantum Machines. By focusing on real-world use cases (e.g. how quantum networking can integrate with today’s IT), Dan and Steve make quantum networking concepts practical.
As of writing, the show’s most recent episode was published in October 2024, but you can catch up on the full playlist on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
IEEE Quantum Podcast
Host/Producer: The IEEE Quantum initiative.
Launched in 2020 as part of IEEE’s effort to engage the quantum tech community, the IEEE Quantum podcast delivered interviews with top subject-matter experts across quantum computing research and industry. Episodes are relatively short (often roughly 10–20 minutes) and focus on specific topics—from quantum engineering challenges to standards, education, and industry trends.
For example, Episode 10 features Oleg Mukhanov (co-founder, former CTO, and now Chief Science Officer of SeeQC) discussing superconducting electronics and applications for quantum computing. The series has also spotlighted voices like:
- Denise Ruffner (“Women in Quantum” advocate and IonQ’s former VP of Business Development) talking about building a diverse quantum workforce (Episode 9).
- PsiQuantum’s co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Pete Shadbolt discussing the road to achieving a million-qubit fault-tolerant quantum computing system (Episode 11).
As of writing, the last episode appears to have been uploaded in January 2024, but you can binge all the episodes on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Wrap up
New quantum computing podcasts launch every year. Each of these podcasts brings something unique, whether that’s deep technical insight, industry analysis, or educational outreach. Together, they form a rich audio library that can keep you informed and inspired on all things quantum. Happy listening!
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