Product managers have a unique challenge: you need to understand AI deeply enough to make good product decisions, but you don't have time to become an engineer. You need curated, accessible content that respects your time.
Here's the curated list.
The Short List
| Podcast | Focus | Frequency | Listen If... |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenny's Podcast | Product + AI | 2-3x/week | You want the broadest AI coverage |
| The Product Podcast | PM skills + AI | Weekly | You want practical AI PM tactics |
| AI Product Leader | AI product strategy | Bi-weekly | You lead AI products |
| Practical AI | Technical but accessible | Daily | You're building AI literacy |
| The Tech Single | Tech trends analysis | Weekly | You want the signal, not noise |
Deep Dives
Lenny's Podcast
The gold standard for product management content. Lenny (Lenny Rachitsky) brings on the best PMs, founders, and operators in tech. His AI coverage is unmatched.
Must-listen AI episodes:
- "How to build AI products that people actually want" — Various guests
- "The future of AI and product management" — Multiple episodes
- "AI features that work vs. AI features that don't" — Guest experts
Why PMs love it: Real-world examples from companies actually shipping AI products. Not theory — execution.
Where to listen: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube
The Product Podcast
Hosted by Product School, this show covers both traditional PM skills and emerging AI topics. Good for PMs who want to level up both.
Best AI episodes:
- "How to become an AI product manager"
- "Building AI-powered products"
- "The roadmap to AI integration"
Why it works: Short episodes (30 min), practical takeaways, no fluff.
AI Product Leader
For PMs specifically leading AI products. More strategic than tactical, this show is perfect for senior PMs and directors.
Recent favorites:
- "AI product strategy in 2026"
- "Metrics that matter for AI products"
- "Building trust in AI features"
Perfect for: You're already shipping AI features and need to think about strategy.
Practical AI
Yes, it's more technical. But PMs who understand the technical side make better decisions. Listen at 1.5x, skip the deep math parts.
Episodes worth your time:
- "State of LLMs in 2026"
- "Building with OpenAI, Anthropic, and open-source"
- "The infrastructure behind AI products"
Why it's worth it: You'll understand what your engineering team is actually dealing with.
How PMs Should Listen
Don't try to listen to everything. Here's a practical framework:
For New PMs (0-2 years)
- Lenny's Podcast (primary)
- The Product Podcast (secondary)
- Listen to AI episodes only, skip the rest
For Senior PMs (2-5 years)
- Lenny's Podcast + AI Product Leader
- Focus on strategy and execution episodes
For Directors/VP
- AI Product Leader (primary)
- Practical AI (for context)
- Focus on trends and strategy
The PM AI Reading List
Want more? These work with podcasts:
- Lenny's Newsletter (lenny.news) — The best PM newsletter, heavy AI coverage
- The Batch (deeplearning.ai) — Weekly AI research summaries
- Benedict's Newsletter — AI analysis, very accessible
One More Thing
The best PMs don't just consume — they build. If you want to get serious about AI, pick one tool (OpenClaude, Lovable, whatever) and ship something small this week.
You don't need to be an engineer. You need to understand what's possible.
Updated quarterly. New shows added as they emerge.