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Uncanny Valley | WIRED

Katie Drummond, Zo Schiffer, Brian Barrett, Leah Feiger

Booking Overview

This is a technology news and analysis show combining WIRED editorial roundtables with interviews featuring influential figures from business, politics, science, and culture. Credible pitches include senior technology executives, prominent authors and cultural figures, media leaders, policymakers, and recognized experts on artificial intelligence, technology policy, and Silicon Valley; booking is likely high difficulty because the show is produced by a major technology publication and routinely features established names.

Metrics

Episodes: 487

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 12.9M subscribers

Instagram: 2.0M followers

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Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

audio_production@condenast.com

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Host

Katie Drummond - WIRED’s Global Editorial Director, leading the publication’s editorial perspective on technology and its broader social and political impact.

Zo Schiffer - WIRED writer and editor covering developments, people, and power in Silicon Valley.

Brian Barrett - WIRED writer and editor covering technology and its intersection with business, politics, and society.

Leah Feiger - WIRED writer and editor covering technology, politics, and Silicon Valley.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives and leaders in technology, media, business, and politics; prominent authors and cultural figures; and recognized experts with authoritative perspectives on major technology and societal issues.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a major technology, media, or business organization, Publication of prominent books or widely recognized creative work, Established expertise or public influence in technology, politics, science, or culture, Significant professional responsibility for major products, platforms, institutions, or public initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Patti Harrison - Social Media, Online Engagement, And Intentionally Created Confusion On The Internet

Emily St. John Mandel - Her New Novel’s Visions Of America’s Possible Political And Social Futures

Rebecca Kutler - Cable News Rebranding, Audience Growth, And Building A Fan Community Around Television News

Recent Topics

Technology, Silicon Valley, Artificial Intelligence, Tech Policy, Social Media

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Uncanny Valley | WIRED
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‘Our Risk, Their Reward’: Zohran Mamdani on AI and Data Centers

November 03, 2026

Ahead of the midterms, WIRED talked with New York City’s mayor about data centers, AI in schools, and the future of the Democratic party. Join WIRED’s best and brightest on Uncanny Valley as they dissect the collision of tech, politics, finance, and business, from Alexis Ohanian’s newest tech venture to the effects of inaccurate information from artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on social protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How a Contractor's AI Agent Got Into the Pentagon; Anthropic’s Doomer IPO; ICE at the Polls?

October 29, 2026

This week, we have a scoop on how a defense contractor connected their Claude Code commercial account to a secure Department of Defense system, exposing sensitive information. We also discuss the green, yellow, and red flags we have in Anthropic’s IPO filing and explain why it’s a test not just for the entire AI industry but for the entire US economy. Plus — how volunteers nationwide are preparing for ICE agents potentially showing up at polling sites in the midterms. Articles mentioned in t...

UK Politician Jess Asato Got Deepfaked. Now She’s Taking xAI to Court

October 27, 2026

Jess Asato’s public campaigning for victims of online abuse put her in the crosshairs of Grok’s deepfake scandal. Then the UK Member of Parliament became a victim of the abuse herself. Join WIRED’s best and brightest on Uncanny Valley as they dissect the collision of tech, politics, finance, and business, from Alexis Ohanian’s newest tech venture to the effects of inaccurate information from artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots on social protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

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Frequently asked questions

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Uncanny Valley | WIRED
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How do I get in touch with Uncanny Valley | WIRED?

Uncanny Valley | WIRED is hosted by Katie Drummond and Zo Schiffer. Its publicly listed email is audio_production@condenast.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Uncanny Valley | WIRED?

The publicly listed email for Uncanny Valley | WIRED: audio_production@condenast.com.

How many listeners does Uncanny Valley | WIRED have?

Podseeker estimates Uncanny Valley | WIRED reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Uncanny Valley | WIRED?

Uncanny Valley | WIRED typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives and leaders in technology, media, business, and politics; prominent authors and cultural figures; and recognized experts with authoritative perspectives on major technology and societal issues. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a major technology, media, or business organization; Publication of prominent books or widely recognized creative work; Established expertise or public influence in technology, politics, science, or culture. Recent guests include Patti Harrison, Emily St. John Mandel, and Rebecca Kutler.

How hard is it to get booked on Uncanny Valley | WIRED?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Uncanny Valley | WIRED cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Silicon Valley, Artificial Intelligence, Tech Policy, and Social Media. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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