Talk Data Podcast to Me by Discover Financial Services

Learning about data practices doesn’t always require visual engagement—I often turn to podcasts while commuting, cooking, or exercising. In this visualization, I highlight the top 12 data podcast channels that have significantly shaped my understanding of data analytics, visualization, storytelling, and careers. These channels were chosen for their ability to inspire creativity, support professional growth, and provide insights into the data industry.

An interactive feature enhances the user experience, allowing viewers to select a podcast channel and uncover key metrics, such as total episode count since 2020, release patterns by month, usual release days of the week, and typical episode lengths. This interactivity not only engages users but also facilitates intuitive comparisons between channels, providing a deeper understanding of the data.

The design is inspired by music synthesizers--tools often used in podcast production for audio engineering and sound editing. This aesthetic choice creates a thematic connection, making users feel like they are “producing a podcast episode” as they explore the visualization. The dark mode with a fluorescent color palette amplifies the “cool” factor, encouraging further interaction while delivering a sleek, modern experience.

Through this work, I aim to combine functionality and creativity, offering an engaging and thought-provoking journey into the world of data podcasts.