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The a16z Show (a16z Podcast)

The a16z Show, long known as the a16z Podcast, is Andreessen Horowitz's flagship show on tech and culture trends, with AI as a major recurring topic.

The a16z Show (the a16z Podcast) is the flagship podcast of Andreessen Horowitz, hosted by rotating a16z partners and guests. It publishes multiple episodes a week, typically 40-55 minutes long.

The Apple and feed title is now The a16z Show; older episodes are titled "a16z Podcast." We could not verify a launch year because the public feed is capped, though the oldest visible episode dates to April 2016.

The a16z Show is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings on Apple Podcasts, as of October 2026.

HostsRotating a16z partners and guests
Network or producerAndreessen Horowitz (a16z)
LaunchedNot verified
Cadencemultiple episodes per week
Typical length40-55 minutes
FormatMixed

What The a16z Show covers

The show covers tech and culture trends, news and the future, featuring industry experts, business leaders and a16z partners. AI is a major recurring topic.

Because hosts rotate, the format varies from interviews to partner discussions, and the volume is high.

Who it's for

Our take: it fits founders, investors and tech professionals who want a venture-capital perspective on AI and technology. With several episodes a week, most listeners pick by guest. For more shows like it, see our best AI podcasts for business list.

The three episodes below cover OpenAI, spatial intelligence and robotics, and Cursor, which gives a sense of the range. Older episodes in the feed are titled a16z Podcast, so search both names.

Episodes to start with

We have tested Cursor ourselves; see our Cursor page.

Where to listen

The latest episode in the public feed when we checked was dated October 4, 2026.

Similar podcasts

If you like The a16z Show, these shows are worth a listen:

  • Training Data: Sequoia Capital partners in conversation with leading AI builders and researchers.
  • No Priors: Investors Sarah Guo and Elad Gil interview AI engineers, researchers and founders, usually in under an hour.
  • All-In: Four investors on current events, markets, technology and policy every week.
  • Big Technology Podcast: Journalist Alex Kantrowitz on Big Tech and AI through news discussion and insider interviews.
  • Built This Week (our show, with Jordan Metzner and Sam Nadler): a16z brings a VC view of where tech is going; we build something with AI on air every week, test new tools and interview a founder, in episodes of about 21-28 minutes.

Sources

Show details on this page come from the public listings and feeds below, checked on October 4, 2026.

FAQ

Is the a16z Podcast now called The a16z Show?

Yes. The Apple Podcasts and feed title is now The a16z Show; older episodes in the feed are titled a16z Podcast.

Who hosts The a16z Show?

Rotating Andreessen Horowitz partners and guests host it.

How often does The a16z Show come out?

Multiple episodes per week, typically about 40 to 55 minutes each.

Where can I listen to The a16z Show?

On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and a16z.com.