Quantum Computing Now

This show has been around since 2019, making it one of the earlier podcasts dedicated specifically to quantum computing. Ethan Hansen created it and hosted for several years before Shwetha Jayaraj (known as Shway) took over as primary host in early 2025. The transition brought fresh energy while keeping the show's core identity intact. Quantum Computing Now covers news, basic concepts, and expert interviews across its 62 episodes. The 4.8-star rating from 28 reviewers on Apple Podcasts puts it among the highest-rated quantum shows available. The format mixes explainer segments with longer-form interviews, which makes it work both for newcomers trying to understand post-quantum cryptography and for people already familiar with the basics who want expert perspectives. The show describes itself as covering "serious stuff" while refusing to take itself too seriously, and that self-awareness comes through in the episodes. Recent topics have included post-quantum cryptography and math culture, with guests from university research programs. The release schedule has been somewhat irregular over the years, with a notable hiatus in 2022-2023, but activity picked back up in 2025. The back catalog is genuinely useful for anyone building their understanding from scratch. If you want a podcast that started early in the quantum computing conversation and has evolved along with the field, this one has earned its reputation.