Best Embedded Computing Designs Podcasts (2025)

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WayForward Games with Tomm Hulett and Voldi Way 46:03

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WayForward is a renowned video game studio that was founded in 1990. The company has developed games for publishers such as Capcom, Konami, and Nintendo and has released their games across major hardware platforms from the last 35 years. They are also the creators of the Shantae series of 2D platformers. WayForward recently developed the latest gam…

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Embedded Executive: Acquisition Eases AI/ML Into Wearables | Nordic Semiconductor 9:13

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Designing wearables with integrated AI /ML just got one step easier with Nordic Semiconductor’s acquisition of Neuton.AI. While the two companies had already been working together, you can expect a lot more integration between Nordic’s MCUs and the very low-power AI IP that Neuton.AI has become famous for. On this week’s Embedded Executives podcast…

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#511: From Notebooks to Production Data Science Systems 54:15

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If you're doing data science and have mostly spent your time doing exploratory or just local development, this could be the episode for you. We are joined by Catherine Nelson to discuss techniques and tools to move your data science game from local notebooks to full-on production workflows. Episode sponsors Agntcy Sentry Error Monitoring, Code TALK…

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CodeRabbit and RAG for Code Review with Harjot Gill 48:42

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One of the most immediate and high-impact applications of LLMs has been in software development. The models can significantly accelerate code writing, but with that increased velocity comes a greater need for thoughtful, scalable approaches to codereview. Integrating AI into the development workflow requires rethinking how to ensure quality,securit…

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Packing Large AI Into Small Embedded Systems 19:45

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Not every microcontroller can handle artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) chores. Simplifying the models is one way to squeeze algorithms into a more compact embedded compute engine. Another way is to pair it with an AI accelerator like Femtosense’s Sparse Processing Unit (SPU) SPU-001 and take advantage of sparsity in AI/ML models.…

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Emulating Retro Games on Modern Consoles with Robin Lavallée and Bill Litshauer 1:01:17

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Emulating retro games on modern consoles is a growing trend, and allows players to experience classic titles with improved performance, enhanced resolution, and added features like save states and rewinding. However, this process raises many challenging technical questions related to hardware compatibility, performance optimization, rendering, and …

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Embedded Executive: Going From Prototype to Large-Scale Production | Sixfab 16:07

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The line between a maker and a maker pro is quite fuzzy. In my opinion, the maker wants to build one of something, and likely won’t want to build more than one. The maker pro starts out building one, but knows somewhere down the line that the project could turn into a far larger volume. If you fall into that latter group, does that change some of y…

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#510: 10 Polars Tools and Techniques To Level Up Your Data Science 1:02:04

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Are you using Polars for your data science work? Maybe you've been sticking with the tried-and-true Pandas? There are many benefits to Polars directly of course. But you might not be aware of all the excellent tools and libraries that make Polars even better. Examples include Patito which combines Pydantic and Polars for data validation and polars_…

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SED News: Corporate Spies, Postgres, and the Weird Life of Devs Right Now 43:39

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Welcome back to SED News, a podcast series from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer break down the latest stories in software engineering, Silicon Valley, and wider tech world. In this episode, Gregor and Sean unpack what’s going with Deel and Rippling, explore why Databricks and Snowflake are making big bets on Pos…

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Autonomous Navigation in an Uncertain World 25:13

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As navigation becomes increasingly vulnerable to jamming, spoofing, or complete denial, military forces operating in contested environments face significant challenges, not just in navigation, but in coordination, safety, and mission success. ANELLO Photonics has developed an innovative Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG) to serve autonomo…

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Embedded Evolution: A New RISC-V CEO & AI-Powered Platforms 1:00:56

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by RISC-V’s newest CEO, Andrea Gallo, who outlines his vision for the company’s future. From accelerating ecosystem growth to his expectations for current architectures, Gallo shares his strategy to shape the next chapter of RISC-V. Later, Rich and Vin return with another Dev Talk, f…

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TanStack and the Future of Frontend with Tanner Linsley 54:13

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TanStack is an open-source collection of high-performance libraries for JavaScript and TypeScript applications, primarily focused on state management, data fetching, and table utilities. It includes popular libraries like TanStack Query, TanStack Table, and TanStack Router. These libraries emphasize declarative APIs, optimized performance, and deve…

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DevTalk with Rich and Vin: Knowing Where your AI Project Should Start 28:17

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If you believe all the hype, it seems that AI is being integrated into nearly every embedded computing platform. It may not be everyone, but the percentage is fairly high and growing. So, as a developer, do you know what your starting point should be for your project? What Vin and I discovered, thanks to Avijit Sinha, Senior VP of Strategy and Glob…

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Embedded Executive: Get to Know ISO 8800 | Perforce 10:32

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ISO 8800 is a standard aimed at functional safety in automotive applications, pertaining to artificial intelligence. It provides the guidelines for integrating AI systems into any safety-related functions of road vehicles. In full disclosure, I wasn’t aware of this standard, and I was frankly surprised I wasn’t. To remedy the situation, I invited J…

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#509: GPU Programming in Pure Python 57:29

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If you're looking to leverage the insane power of modern GPUs for data science and ML, you might think you'll need to use some low-level programming language such as C++. But the folks over at NVIDIA have been hard at work building Python SDKs which provide nearly native level of performance when doing Pythonic GPU programming. Bryce Adelstein Lelb…

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The Challenge of AI Model Evaluations with Ankur Goyal 44:22

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Evaluations are critical for assessing the quality, performance, and effectiveness of software during development. Common evaluation methods include code reviews and automated testing, and can help identify bugs, ensure compliance with requirements, and measure software reliability. However, evaluating LLMs presents unique challenges due to their c…

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Design Essentials for Robust Systems 17:16

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In this episode, we talk to Jerry Twomey, an engineering consultant with a deep background in electronics design, medical devices, electro-mechanical systems, and board-level integrated circuits. He is the author of the book “Applied Embedded Electronics – Design Essentials for Robust Systems," a comprehensive reference that covers the design proce…

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#508: Program Your Own Computer with Python 1:11:56

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If you've heard the phrase "Automate the boring things" for Python, this episode starts with that idea and takes it to another level. We have Glyph back on the podcast to talk about "Programming YOUR computer with Python." We dive into a bunch of tools and frameworks and especially spend some time on integrating with existing platform APIs (e.g. ma…

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Modern Distributed Applications with Stephan Ewen 41:02

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A major challenge with creating distributed applications is achieving resilience, reliability, and fault tolerance. It can take considerable engineering time to address non-functional concerns like retries, state synchronization, and distributed coordination. Event-driven models aim to simplify these issues, but often introduce new difficulties in …

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Embedded Executive: 20 Years and Still Going Strong | Eclipse Foundation 18:46

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Here’s a walk down memory lane. The Eclipse Foundation dates back more than 20 years. Mike Milinkovich, the Foundation’s Executive Director, has held this role since its inception. The role of the foundation and the embedded industry in general has evolved more than anyone could have conceived. Stay tuned to hear about some of the issues the Founda…

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Crew AI with João Moura 44:51

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Agentic AI is seen as a key frontier in artificial intelligence, enabling systems to autonomously act, adapt in real-time, and solve complex, multi-step problems based on objectives and context. Unlike traditional rule-based or generative AI, which are limited to predefined or reactive tasks, agentic AI processes vast information, models uncertaint…

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Talking About Electronic Design with Mike Engelhardt 40:52

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Mike Engelhardt is an American computer programmer, author, and entrepreneur who is renowned for developing the SPICE-based analog electronic circuit simulator computer software. Known for his wide-brimmed hat and bow tie, Mike is the innovative mind behind Qorvo’s simulator, QSPICE, and is not just known for his technical acumen, but also for his …

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#507: Agentic AI Workflows with LangGraph 1:03:59

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If you want to leverage the power of LLMs in your Python apps, you would be wise to consider an agentic framework. Agentic empowers the LLMs to use tools and take further action based on what it has learned at that point. And frameworks provide all the necessary building blocks to weave these into your apps with features like long-term memory and d…

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COMPUTEX 2025 & AMD in Space 43:04

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, Ken O’Neill, Space Systems Architect at AMD, joins us to explore the company’s advancements in AI for space. He delves into how AMD is enabling on-board processing for satellites and spacecraft, including the adoption of FPGAs in spaceflight applications. But first, Embedded Computing Design's Ed…

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Chip Design in the AI Era with Thomas Andersen 50:15

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Synopsys is a leading electronic design automation company specializing in silicon design and verification, as well as software integrity and security. Their tools are foundational to the creation of modern chips and embedded software, powering everything from smartphones to cars. Chip design is a deeply complex process, often taking months or year…

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Embedded Executive: AI Is an Energy Hog That We Have To Deal With | Empower Semiconductor 12:39

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We talk about AI a lot here at Embedded Computing Design, and that’s a huge understatement. What we don’t talk about often is the power required to keep the data centers going, specifically the data centers that form the backbone of all this AI activity. When you talk to experts in this space, they’ll tell you that the amount of power needed, speci…

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OpenTofu with Cory O’Daniel and Malcolm Matalka 47:58

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OpenTofu is an open-source alternative to Terraform, designed for managing infrastructure as code. It enables users to define, provision, and manage their cloud and on-premises resources using a declarative configuration language. OpenTofu was created to ensure an open and community-driven approach to infrastructure tooling, and it emphasizes compa…

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Unlocking the Secrets of the Universe with Precision Adaptive Optics 17:08

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Penetrating deep space to unlock the secrets of the universe, the ESO Extremely Large Telescope uses adaptive optics to correct for atmospheric disturbances to extract more light, achieving higher-resolution imaging. Among the technologies required, Microgate provides the control systems that mechanically deform the mirror to manipulate the observe…

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Mojo and Building a CUDA Replacement with Chris Lattner 55:56

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Python is the dominant language for AI and data science applications, but it lacks the performance and low-level control needed to fully leverage GPU hardware. As a result, developers often rely on NVIDIA’s CUDA framework, which adds complexity and fragments the development stack. Mojo is a new programming language designed to combine the simplicit…

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Embedded Executive: Hear From an Embedded Leader | Nordic Semiconductor 16:29

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Nordic Semiconductor is certainly one of the leaders in the embedded space regarding microcontroller technology. Frankly, I feel like the company is one of the best-kept secrets. When I had the opportunity to speak with their (sort of) new CEO, I jumped at it. Hear my discussion with Vegard Wollan, Nordic’s President and CEO, where he explains some…

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Building PostgreSQL for the Future with Heikki Linnakangas 42:12

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PostgreSQL is an open-source database known for its robustness, extensibility, and compliance with SQL standards. Its ability to handle complex queries and maintain high data integrity has made it a top choice for both start-ups and large enterprises. Heikki Linnakangas is a leading developer for the PostgreSQL project, and he’s a co-founder at Neo…

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IMS 2025 is a Platform for Learning, Networking, and Collaborating 20:05

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The 2025 IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) International Microwave Symposium is taking place from the 15th to the 20th of June 2025 in San Francisco, California. In this podcast, we talk to Jin Baines, the CEO of Mini-Circuits, and Wendy Shu, the CEO of Eravant, about the event and some of the opportunities it provides to visitor…

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#506: ty: Astral's New Type Checker (Formerly Red-Knot) 1:04:19

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The folks over at Astral have made some big-time impacts in the Python space with uv and ruff. They are back with another amazing project named ty. You may have known it as Red-Knot. But it's coming up on release time for the first version and with the release it comes with a new official name: ty. We have Charlie Marsh and Carl Meyer on the show t…

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How Tariffs and Security Are Reshaping Embedded 36:32

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Principal Analyst at global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, Reece Hayden, to discuss the recent global tariffs, and the effects of this on supply chains, manufacturing costs, and expansion. Next, Ken sits down with Jun Kawaguchi, global marketing executive for the Secur…

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Security at Coinbase with Philip Martin 48:31

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Cryptocurrency exchanges face unique security challenges that require specialized threat assessments and planning. Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States. It was founded in 2012 and has evolved alongside cryptocurrency as a technology. Philip Martin is the Chief Security Officer at Coinbase. Prior to Coinbase, Philip built…

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Embedded Executive: Security Through Open Source | Tropic Square 8:57

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Some “experts” in the embedded space will swear that systems based on open-source software or hardware can never be secure. At the same time, others will say that such a notion is pure nonsense. To get a better feel for the argument and understand what is accurate and what is not, I spoke to Jan Pleskac, the Co-Founder and CTO of Tropic Square, on …

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Anthropic and the Model Context Protocol with David Soria Parra 51:02

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The Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is a new open standard that connects AI assistants to arbitrary data sources and tools, such as codebases, APIs, and content repositories. Instead of building bespoke integrations for each system, developers can use MCP to establish secure, scalable connections between AI models and the data they need. By standar…

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#505: t-strings in Python (PEP 750) 1:11:59

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Python has many string formatting styles which have been added to the language over the years. Early Python used the % operator to injected formatted values into strings. And we have string.format() which offers several powerful styles. Both were verbose and indirect, so f-strings were added in Python 3.6. But these f-strings lacked security featur…

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Open Source and Software-Defined Vehicles 12:11

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The Eclipse Foundation's Eclipse SDV Working Group supports an open source platform for software defined vehicles (SDV). This takes a lot of work from participating companies like Codethink. In this podcast, William Wong chats with Codethink’s President, John Ellis, about the challenges of using open source software in this arena.…

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Next-Gen Engineering: Efficient Computing & the Rise of Rust 59:39

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Send us a text In this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by Carnegie Mellon professor and founder of Efficient Computer, Brandon Lucia. Brandon dives into his company's general-purpose processor, designed to deliver 100x more energy efficiency than any chip on the market today. He also shares insights from his academic work and the challen…

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Grand Theft Auto III on the Dreamcast with Falco Girgis and Stef Kornilios Mitsis Poiitidis 47:40

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Grand Theft Auto III is a 2001 an open-world action-adventure game developed by Rockstar Games and it had a profound impact on both gaming and popular culture. Its success cemented video games as a dominant form of entertainment and storytelling, and paved the way for future blockbuster franchises. The game was also a technological milestone that r…

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Embedded Executive: Move Your Processing to Your Memory Subsystem | PIMIC 9:12

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In a typical SoC, you handle all your processing functionality within the processor core. Makes sense, right? What if you can handle your processing within the SoC’s memory subsystem? If I understand the concept correctly, the time and power to handle those processing functions would be reduced considerably, which is needed in an AI application. So…

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Taking a Look at Machine Vision 11:25

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Traditional vision systems based on cameras are really geared towards image storage, not image processing, and certainly don't detect motion, and you have to compare video frame-by-frame to figure out if something moves. In this episode, we talk to SiLC Technologies CEO, Dr. Mehdi Asghari, about the state of the art in machine vision and what the c…

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Polypane with Kilian Valkhof 48:08

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Polypane is a specialized web development browser that simplifies creating and testing modern websites. A key feature is that it provides multiple screen sizes at once, with synchronized scrolling and interactions, so developers can test different layouts and breakpoints simultaneously. Polypane also focuses on accessibility tools, real-time previe…

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#504: Developer Trends in 2025 1:09:53

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What trends and technologies should you be paying attention to today? Are there hot new database servers you should check out? Or will that just be a flash in the pan? I love these forward looking episodes and this one is super fun. I've put together an amazing panel: Gina Häußge, Ines Montani, Richard Campbell, and Calvin Hendryx-Parker. We dive i…

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LiveKit and OpenAI with Russ d’Sa 47:29

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LiveKit is a platform that provides developers with tools to build real-time audio and video applications at scale. It offers an open-source WebRTC stack for creation of live, interactive experiences like video conferencing, streaming, and virtual events. LiveKit has gained significant attention for its partnership with OpenAI for the Advanced Voic…