Overview of We're Back (Linear Digressions)
Katie Malone announces the return of the podcast Linear Digressions with a relaunch episode titled "We're Back." The show resumes because of the rapid developments in AI; Katie wants to help listeners really understand how and why AI, machine learning, and data science systems work—not just follow headlines. Episodes resume February 22nd.
Host update
- Host: Katie Malone (returning).
- Former co-host Ben (mentioned in earlier episodes) now goes by Phoebe. Phoebe supports the relaunch and may co-host occasional episodes going forward.
- Katie expresses gratitude for past seasons and excitement about continuing the show.
Purpose and tone of the podcast
- Goal: Teach core concepts of AI, ML, and data science in a way that builds real familiarity—not simplified fluff, but accessible explanations.
- Intended audience:
- Curious non-technical listeners who want a solid, intuitive grasp of underlying ideas.
- Technical listeners who want to discover new "little corners" or deepen understanding.
- Decision-makers (teams, organizations, personal) who need foundational knowledge to reason about AI.
- Tone: Clear, explanatory, curiosity-driven, and practical.
Key points and main takeaways
- AI is advancing rapidly and reshaping work, decision-making, and information flow—making understanding its mechanisms important.
- Linear Digressions aims to be a reliable resource to learn the why and how behind AI, not just the headlines.
- The show will balance accessibility with substance—no dumbing down, emphasis on usable conceptual foundations.
Logistics — when and how to listen
- First episode of the relaunch drops February 22nd.
- Available wherever you get podcasts.
- Website: LinearDigressions.com
- Contact / feedback: hello@LinearDigressions.com
- Call to action: Subscribe so new episodes appear automatically.
Notable quotes
- "AI, I don't know if you heard this. It's the new hotness."
- "Not dumbed down but it is important to me that these concepts be accessible."
- "I want to give you foundational knowledge that you can actually think with."
Action items / next steps for listeners
- Subscribe to Linear Digressions on your podcast platform before February 22nd.
- Visit LinearDigressions.com for updates and episode archives.
- Email hello@LinearDigressions.com with feedback, topic suggestions, or questions.
If you enjoyed the original run, expect the same deep-dive explanatory approach, updated for today’s fast-moving AI landscape, with occasional guest appearances by Phoebe (formerly Ben).