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# Talk Python to Me

> Talk Python to Me is a weekly podcast hosted by Michael Kennedy, featuring in-depth conversations with Python developers, library authors, and community leaders. The podcast covers web development, data science, DevOps, machine learning, and the broader Python ecosystem.

## About the Podcast

**Talk Python to Me is the #1 Python podcast** and has held that position for over a decade. Since launching in March 2015, the show has become the definitive source for Python developers seeking to deepen their knowledge and stay current with the ever-evolving Python ecosystem.

**Key Accolades:**
- **#1 Python Podcast** for 10+ consecutive years
- **#2 Software Development Podcast** worldwide
- **4.8/5 star rating** on Apple Podcasts with nearly 600 reviews
- **544 episodes** published and counting
- **540+ expert guests** interviewed
- Running continuously since **March 2015** (11+ years)

The show features thoughtful, technical interviews averaging 60+ minutes, going deep on topics that matter to Python developers. Episodes include AI-generated "Deep Dive" analyses with key takeaways, definitions, and learning resources.

## Current Stats

- **Total Episodes**: 544
- **Total Guests**: 540+
- **Latest Episode**: #545 - OWASP Top 10 (2025 List) for Python Devs
- **Last Published**: 2026-04-16
- **Years Running**: 11+

## Key Information

- **MCP Server**: AI assistants can query podcast data via the Model Context Protocol at `https://talkpython.fm/api/mcp`
- **CLI Tool**: Terminal access to episodes, transcripts, guests, and courses - install with `uv tool install talk-python-cli`
- **Search API**: Simple JSON search at `https://search.talkpython.fm/api/search?q={query}`
- **Transcripts**: WebVTT transcripts available by appending `.vtt` to any episode URL
- **Episode Deep Dives**: Each episode includes a detailed AI-generated analysis with key takeaways, definitions, and learning resources

## API & Tools

- [MCP Documentation](https://talkpython.fm/api/mcp/docs): Complete guide to the MCP server with 9 available tools for AI assistants
- [MCP Server Card](https://talkpython.fm/.well-known/mcp.json): MCP autodiscovery endpoint
- [CLI Tool](https://talkpython.fm/cli): Open-source terminal tool for searching episodes, transcripts, guests, and courses - install via `uv tool install talk-python-cli`, supports text, JSON, and markdown output formats
- [Search API](https://search.talkpython.fm/api/search): JSON search endpoint (?q=query parameter)

## Content

- [All Episodes](https://talkpython.fm/episodes/all): Complete episode archive (544 episodes)
- [Guests](https://talkpython.fm/guests): All podcast guests with bios and episode appearances
- [Blog](https://talkpython.fm/blog): Articles and announcements from the Talk Python team
- [Sponsors](https://talkpython.fm/friends-of-the-show/sponsors): Current and recent sponsors

## Training

- [Talk Python Training](https://training.talkpython.fm): Python courses created by Michael Kennedy and other luminaries in the Python and Data Science space

## Optional

- [RSS Feed](https://talkpython.fm/episodes/rss): Podcast RSS feed
- [Transcripts via URL](https://talkpython.fm/episodes/show/545/owasp-top-10-2025-list-for-python-devs.vtt): Append `.vtt` to any episode URL for WebVTT transcript
- [Transcripts via MCP](https://talkpython.fm/api/mcp): Use get_transcript_for_episode or get_transcript_vtt tools