Listening List

Prof G Show

  • Summary: Hosted by Professor Scott Galloway, who teaches at NYU's Stern School of Business. He dives into the intersections of business, technology, and culture. With a mix of sharp analysis, wit, and candid conversations with industry leaders, Prof G breaks down the biggest stories in tech and business.

  • Why for PMs: The podcast offers a deep understanding of the current tech landscape, with emphasis on major tech companies and their strategies. For PMs, this can offer insights into successful (and unsuccessful) business strategies, upcoming market trends, and the socio-economic impacts of tech innovations. Plus, Galloway's direct and often humorous take makes complex subjects more digestible and engaging.

Pivot

  • Summary: Hosted by Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, they discuss tech and business news.

  • Why for PMs: Understand the latest trends and challenges in the tech and business world, helping PMs align their products with industry dynamics.

Invisibilia

  • Summary: Explores the unseen forces that shape human behavior, beliefs, and assumptions.

  • Why for PMs: Delve deeper into user behavior and psychology, aiding in product design and user experience.

Radiolab

  • Summary: A mix of science, philosophy, and culture exploration.

  • Why for PMs: Encourage out-of-the-box thinking and innovative approaches to problem-solving.

The Anxious Truth

  • Summary: Offers a deep dive into understanding and overcoming anxiety disorders.

  • Why for PMs: Managing stress and team dynamics is key for PMs. This podcast can offer coping strategies.

Graymatter

  • Summary: Insights into business growth, investing, and general business strategies.

  • Why for PMs: Learn growth strategies and business insights that can be applied to product roadmaps.

Web3 with a16z

  • Summary: Explores the implications and use cases of blockchain technologies and decentralized systems.

  • Why for PMs: Stay updated on blockchain tech, crucial for PMs in or considering the blockchain space.

The a16z Podcast

  • Summary: Produced by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, it covers tech and culture trends, news, and the future.

  • Why for PMs: Stay informed on the latest tech trends, get insights on the future of tech, and learn from industry leaders.

Jocko Podcast

  • Summary: Jocko Willink, a retired Navy SEAL, discusses leadership, discipline, and strategies.

  • Why for PMs: Understand leadership dynamics and strategies for effective team management.

Mel Robbins

  • Summary: Motivational content aimed at personal development and overcoming challenges.

  • Why for PMs: Boost personal growth, motivation, and resilience.

The Tim Ferriss Show

  • Summary: Tim Ferriss interviews top performers to uncover their strategies, tools, and routines.

  • Why for PMs: Learn from the best in various fields and discover tools and strategies for productivity and efficiency.

Hidden Brain

  • Summary: Explores the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior.

  • Why for PMs: Understand user behavior, aiding in product design and user experience strategies.

WorkLife with Adam Grant

  • Summary: Adam Grant examines extraordinary workplaces and the people behind them.

  • Why for PMs: Learn best practices for creating effective work environments and team dynamics.

HBR Ideacast

  • Summary: Produced by the Harvard Business Review, this podcast features industry leaders discussing business and management topics.

  • Why for PMs: Gain insights into best business practices and management strategies.

Rich Roll

  • Summary: Discussions about wellness, spirituality, fitness, and self-improvement.

  • Why for PMs: Focus on personal well-being, which indirectly impacts professional performance.

We Study Billionaires

  • Summary: Analysis of financial markets, billionaire investing strategies, and more.

  • Why for PMs: Understand market dynamics and investment trends, aiding in business decisions.

Freakonomics Radio

  • Summary: Explores the hidden side of everything, using economics as a lens.

  • Why for PMs: Understand complex phenomena and how they might impact or be applied to products.

The Anxious Achiever

  • Summary: Discusses the challenges of dealing with anxiety in the professional world.

  • Why for PMs: Equip themselves with strategies to manage and understand stress in the workplace.

Should This Exist?

  • Summary: Examines the impact of technology on humanity.

  • Why for PMs: Reflect on the broader implications of products and technologies they bring to the market.

Marketplace

  • Summary: Focuses on business, the economy, and events that influence them.

  • Why for PMs: Stay updated on market trends and economic shifts, crucial for product positioning and understanding market needs.