29 Best Reliability Engineering Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Gain the experience of your peers to accelerate improvement of your program and career. Improve your product development process, reliability or warranty performance; or your plant uptime or asset performance. Learn about reliability and maintenance engineering practical approaches, skills, and techniques. Join the conversation today. more

SRE Prodcast brings Google's experience with Site Reliability Engineering together with special guests and exciting topics to discuss the present and future of reliable production engineering! more

Reliability Matters is a podcast on the subject of reliability of circuit assemblies. Reliability 'best practices' and success stories are discussed. This podcast features interviews with experts in the electronic assembly industry.All electronic production segments which effect product reliability are on the table. This includes contamination, coating, cleanliness assessment, inspection, building for harsh environments, reflow, printing, failure analysis, board fabrication, and much more.Your Host:Mike Konrad began his career in the electronic assembly equipment industry in 1985. Mike founded Aqueous Technologies in 1992 in response to the Montreal Protocol and the resulting international treaty banning most popular cleaning/defluxing solvents. Mike is an internationally known speaker on the subject of increasing reliability through contamination removal and cleanliness quantification techniques and procedures. Mike was awarded 'Distinguish Speaker Status' with SMTA in 2018 and received the 'Rich Freiberger Best of Conference Award' in 2019.Mike is a member of the SMTA Global Board of Directors where he is Vice President of Communications. Mike is also Vice President of Technical Programs for the Los Angeles / Orange County SMTA Chapter.Visit the Reliability Matters Podcast Website:https://www.reliabilitymatterspodcast.com more

A weekly Maintenance and Reliability podcast covering common industry challenges and what you can learn from them. Each episode dives deeper into critical issues and explains how you can begin correcting theses maintenance flaws today. Sharing new tips and techniques to help you achieve industry best practice and shining a light on widely debated maintenance topics with special guest experts.Your host and founder of High Performance Reliability James Kovacevic, will take you on a weekly tour of his 13+ years of shop floor experience, along with special guest that lend an expert look inside your maintenance departments problems and concerns. Plane, train, or automobile, however you're traveling to work Rooted In Reliability is compatible for listening on the go. more

Tom and Jamie talk through the postmortems of outages that have affected high profile sites.

Maintenance Disrupted is an original podcast in which Blair Fraser, Quartic.ai co-founder, and former wrench turner, turned technology evangelist and Steven Dobie, born and raised in heavy industry and is known for his ground-up approach for getting projects done, sets out to cut through the noise around the people and technologies fueling reliability and maintenance.Each episode is designed to educate through stories with special guest from technology founders to the technician working on the equipment every dayFor more reliability information, visit www.maintenancedisrupted.com more

Interviews with leading figures in the quality and reliability fields. Learn about those shaping our world. Tim interviews authors, business leaders, scholars, vendors, and consultants to understand their motivations, key insights, and explore their contributions to the quality and reliability engineering professions. more

Behind every reliable software system, there are people working hard to keep it online. Humans of Reliability is a series that spotlights the engineers, leaders, and innovators at the heart of incident management and system reliability. Through candid conversations, we explore the challenges, lessons, and personal journeys of those navigating complex technical landscapes to ensure the systems we rely on run smoothly. From unforgettable incident stories to favorite tools, workflows, and hobbies, Humans of Reliability uncovers the human side of technology—offering insights and inspiration for anyone passionate about building and maintaining resilient systems. https://rootly.com/humans-of-reliability more

Bringing value to you through training and education, taking an in depth look at all things Reliability.

Better. Faster. Smarter. A podcast, brought to you by Adams Corp., about the latest in industrial reliability and automation. Find out more at www.adamscorp.com more

Are you still running your maintenance with visual inspections, emergency repairs, paper-based work orders, and spreadsheets? The future of factory technology not only makes life easier, it can set you and your company up for success -- and to get there, it's critical to understand the importance of reliability-centered maintenance. On 'The Maintainers: A Blue Cap Community Podcast', we will explore how to achieve the ultimate goal of reliable, world-class maintenance and zero downtime. Tune in with hosts David Lee and Jake Hall to get the insider's perspective to ensure the success of your business and keep your equipment running at optimal levels. Brought to you by Tractian. more

Reliability Engineering Basics, Statistics, Accelerated Testing, Program Assessment and Improvement.Listen in on in depth discussions held during the live monthly Accendo Reliability webinar series. We explore topics ranging from reliability engineering basics, statistics, accelerated life testing, program assessment and improvement. Catch up or review past events below. more

Reliability Radio: Your Source for Maintenance and Asset Strategy This podcast is essential listening for Maintenance and Reliability professionals dedicated to achieving operational excellence. Our mission is to provide clear, actionable insights and expert knowledge to help you elevate your asset management practices. Through engaging interviews with industry leaders, authors, and technology experts, we explore practical strategies that drive value, from mastering foundational maintenance disciplines to effectively implementing cutting-edge technology. Whether you are seeking to optimize your CMMS, secure executive buy-in, or up skill your team, Reliability Radio is your consistent guide to turning strategic goals into measurable reliability success. more

Software reliability is a tough topic for engineers in many organizations. The Reliability Enablers (Ash Patel and Sebastian Vietz) know this from experience. Join us as we demystify reliability jargon like SRE, DevOps, and more. We interview experts and share practical insights. Our mission is to help you boost your success in reliability-enabling areas like observability, incident response, release engineering, and more. read.srepath.com more

Conversations about Software Engineering (CaSE) is a podcast for software engineers about technology, software engineering, software architecture, reliability engineering, and data engineering. The three of us regularly come together to discuss recent events or articles, exchange on our learnings, and reflect on our professional and personal experiences. Additionally our guest episodes feature engaging conversations with interesting people from the world of software engineering. more

Ash Patel explores the SRE culture and practices at prominent tech organizations such as Uber, LinkedIn, and Netflix. This series aims to educate organizations going through digital transformation to SRE practices. more

Upon Further Inspection , the mechanical integrity podcast, uses engaging interviews to celebrate the people, stories, and real-world industrial reliability experiences. Every episode explores topics that matter most to professionals in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, and other process industries. Through in-depth conversations with industry experts, we discuss themes like continuous improvement, safety, technology advancements, compliance, risk-based inspection, and professional growth. more

Learning SRE, one day at a time.

Welcome to Gear Talk, the podcast that connects maintenance & reliability professionals with reliable information, insights, and experts, enabling them to accomplish their goals more effectively, efficiently and enthusiastically. Join Wes Cash each month as he talks shop with industry experts, thought leaders, and the folks in the trenches keeping industry moving. more

Wondering what an omelette has to do with SRE (Site Reliability Engineering)? It's based on the analogy that culture is the outcome of what we do - so in the context of the chicken or the egg, it's like an omelette. And that's how this podcast was born: Making of the SRE Omelette . This show explores how the practice of SRE can help organizations achieve positive business and client success outcomes . Season 1 focused on culture —because reliability isn't just about systems, it's about people. Season 2 explored Reliable Sustainability —how SRE practices can help organizations deliver reliability today while building a sustainable future. Season 3 is all about Resilience —not just resilient systems, but resilient teams and resilient ways of working. Because resilience is what helps us adapt, respond, and thrive through adversity. Much like an avid chef who brings their own unique flair to a classic recipe, the art of SRE lies in thoughtfully adapting industry best practices to fit the distinct culture, needs, and goals of your team and organization. This podcast is designed to inspire thoughtful experimentation and encourage personalization —empowering you to forge your own path toward greater reliability, resilience, and long-term success. Join us on this journey to surface the ingredients that help drive business and client success through SRE . more

This podcast is your premier destination to unravel how cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, and Big Data are revolutionizing the way we approach reliability and maintenance in various industries. Our host, the CEO of Reliability.com, Sebastian Traeger, uses his extensive experience to illuminate the most pressing topics in the reliability engineering field today. The Reliability 4.0 Podcast is here to keep you informed and inspired, bringing you insightful discussions, interviews with leading experts, and real-world case studies. Subscribe now to never miss an episode! more

Benjamin Wilms hosts 'Experiments in Chaos' -- a Steadybit podcast that brings together experts in software systems reliability to discuss how to incorporate resilience practices like chaos engineering to foster a organizational culture of reliability. more

At Reliability - It Matters! We try to dispel common misconceptions around Reliability and speak to Industry experts on their Reliability journey and leverage their experience. We will also break down complex Reliability topics and explain them in a simple manner. more

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The Reliability Rebels Podcast explores making software and systems more reliable by challenging the status quo. We sometimes have to challenge past decisions, existing technology, and even company culture when improving how we run production. This podcast will explore real-life examples from our guests and reveal insights and techniques applicable to your career and team. Intended audience- humans in the tech industry, especially software engineers and their leaders, product managers, and DevOps/Site Reliability Engineering practitioners. more

Welcome to the The Incidentally Reliable Podcast, where we dive into the world of engineering and bring you first-hand experiences and captivating insights from experts in the ever-evolving front lines of DevOps and Site Reliability.With a new guest every episode, learn how elusive reliability can be as we peek into their journey in the industry so far, engineering innovations made in distress, manoeuvred nightmares, their war-room stories, and their opinions on the current state of the space. more

Quality during Design is the podcast for engineers and product developers navigating the messy front end of product development. Each episode gives you practical quality and reliability tools you can use during the design phase — so your team catches problems early, avoids costly rework, and ships products people can depend on. You'll hear solo episodes on early-stage clarity, risk-based decision-making, and quality thinking, along with conversations with cross-functional experts in the series A Chat with Cross-Functional Experts. If you want to design products people love for less time, less cost, and a whole lot fewer headaches — this is your place. Hosted by Dianna Deeney, consultant, coach, and author of Pierce the Design Fog . Subscribe: newsletter.deeneyenterprises.com. more

Bearing Insights presented by Boca Bearing Company is a podcast about the science behind motion, performance, and reliability. Hosted by engineer Tommy Channell and operations leader Cory Oliver, each episode breaks down real-world engineering challenges; covering failure analysis, material selection, system design, and high-performance applications. If you design, build, maintain, or optimize systems, this show gives you the insight to make better decisions and prevent costly mistakes. more

A podcast about resilience engineering and software.Ever wondered why things on the internet break? Do you work in software and wish that you could have a Dear-Abby-Like call-in show that could answer your deepest questions about how to make your workplace suck less? We're here to help! Write us anonymously at our open question formEmail us at: ****@gmail.comCall us and leave a voicemail, or text us at: ‪(401) 592-7574‬ more