We Made the List! The Backstory on Marketing and AI Named a Top AI Marketing Podcast for 2026

I’m thrilled to share some news that means a great deal to us: The Backstory on Marketing and AI has been ranked #4 on Feedspot’s list of the 17 Best AI in Marketing Podcasts to Listen to in 2026.

To land in the top five of a category this competitive — alongside so many talented hosts, marketers, and technologists — is genuinely humbling. When we started this podcast, the goal was simple: pull back the curtain on how data-driven marketing and AI actually work together, and have honest conversations with the people doing the real work. Seeing that resonate with listeners and earn recognition like this is the best kind of validation.

What the show is about

If you’re new here, The Backstory on Marketing and AI dives into the fast-moving intersection of marketing strategy, analytics, and artificial intelligence. Each episode brings candid, insightful conversations with some of the industry’s most influential leaders and analytics experts — the kind of backstory you don’t usually get to hear. Whether you’re a CMO, a founder, or a marketer trying to make sense of where AI fits into your work, there’s something here for you.

A thank you to our guests

This ranking isn’t really about me — it’s about the remarkable people who’ve joined me on the show. To every guest who has shared their time, their expertise, and their hard-won lessons: thank you. Your candor and generosity are what make each episode worth listening to. This recognition belongs to you as much as to us.

Give it a listen

If you haven’t tuned in yet, there’s no better time. You can find The Backstory on Marketing and AI here:

• 🎧 Apple Podcasts
• 🎧 Spotify
• ▶️ YouTube

Thank you to Feedspot for the honor, and to every listener who has followed along, shared an episode, or reached out with feedback. We’re just getting started — and there’s a lot more backstory to come.

— Guy R. Powell, Host, The Backstory on Marketing and AI