Hackaday is a technology podcast. The show's main host is Elliot Williams, with Tom Nardi as a frequent cohost. Both Elliot and Tom are editors for the Hackaday website. Staff writers like to join and cohost every few episodes.

For most people, hacking is what someone does when they want to steal private data from a website. But the word has more benign origins. A hacker rebuilds, invents, transforms, and upcycles. Hacking is a creative process that uses technology in ways greater than intended. In this podcast, listeners hear about new gadgets, smart ideas, and tech developments.

Hackaday podcast episodes begin with an overview of the host's favorite hacks from the previous week. They gush about a new digital pen with a built-in accelerometer and pressure sensor. They introduce listeners to the Stalacpipe, the world's largest musical instrument. It's a pipe organ in a cave in Virginia. It produces sound through mallets hitting stalactites. They report that someone has come up with a way to 3D-print springs.

There is also tech news on the podcast. There are updates on Apple's fight with the government regarding the "right to repair" bill. They report on a NASA hack of an old tank from World War II. They talk about a sample of dirt from the Bennu asteroid.

Listeners might enjoy the segment called "What's That Sound?" In it, the hosts play the sound of a piece of machinery. They then ask listeners to submit guesses as to the nature of the object. The winner receives a t-shirt.

Hackaday may appeal to lovers of new technologies. Budding inventors might also enjoy the show. The podcast is a celebration of creativity and imagination. It's also a great resource for fellow hackers. There is also a lot of nostalgia in the show. A Commodore Datassette brings back fond memories, as do DOS Extenders.

New episodes of Hackaday air weekly.