

Nicholas Thompson: podcast appearances and interviews
author, journalist, musician, runner · Westlake Golf Club
About Nicholas Thompson
Nicholas Thompson, born in 1975, is an American journalist, author, and media executive. He has served as the CEO of The Atlantic since February 2021. Thompson has held prominent editorial roles, including editor-in-chief of Wired and overseeing The New Yorker's website. In addition to his editorial work, he is the author of two non-fiction books and contributes to CBS News. He frequently appears on programs such as CBS This Morning and CBSN. Besides his media career, Thompson is also recognized as a musician and runner and is affiliated with the Westlake Golf Club.
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Podcasts Nicholas Thompson appeared on
Shows that have booked Nicholas Thompson as a guest, ranked by appearance count.



















Latest Nicholas Thompson interviews
Every podcast episode Nicholas Thompson has appeared on, newest first.


The AI Jobs Disruption - Erik Brynjolfsson with Nicholas Thompson

The Case for Open-Source AI - with Nicholas Thompson and Raffi Krikorian

Data Centers in Space - with Nicholas Thompson and Ariel Ekblaw


Episode 7: Chat with CEO, Ultrarunner and Author Nick Thompson


Ep 709 | Fired in my first hour on 60 Minutes, my 2.29 marathon, oh and my friendship with Stalin's Daughter - Nicholas Thompson

Ep 709 | Fired in my first hour on 60 Minutes, my 2.29 marathon, oh and my friendship with Stalin's Daughter - Nicholas Thompson


Why one CEO sets 'non-goals' - and what ultramarathons taught him about focus and mental toughness

Running From and Running Toward: Rewriting the Stories We Inherit with Nicholas Thompson

Nicholas Thompson — The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports - with James Fallows

The Copyright Wars - with Nicholas Thompson and Bill Gross

The Future of AI at Work - with Nicholas Thompson and Matt Wood

The Atlantic’s CEO on the Power of Doing Hard Things

Nicholas Thompson, CEO and Age Group Ace

Episode 461: How Running Fuels Nicholas Thompson's Success as CEO of The Atlantic

Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, on Leading The Atlantic through the “AI Hurricane Coming Through”

100 episodes with our guests - the best moments of this Week in NET

The Future of Journalism and AI

#32 Nicholas Thompson, CEO at The Atlantic

Big Tech and Trump 2.0: Nicholas Thompson on AI, Media, and Policy

Free Drop WP IPT Player Insights Episode 27: Nicholas Thompson
Guests who appear alongside Nicholas Thompson
Guests who share the same shows as Nicholas Thompson. Worth a look if you're building a panel or pitching the same circuit.
Frequently asked questions
What podcasts has Nicholas Thompson been on?
Nicholas Thompson has appeared on 19 podcasts across 24 episodes. Notable shows include The Most Interesting Thing in AI, Running Scared Media, Aging Athletically.
What does Nicholas Thompson do?
Nicholas Thompson is author, journalist, musician, runner at Westlake Golf Club. Podcast appearances span topics tied to their work and expertise.
When was Nicholas Thompson's most recent podcast appearance?
Nicholas Thompson's most recent appearance was on "Running Buddies featuring Nicholas Thompson pt. 1". Running Scared Media, published Jun 10, 2026.
Which podcast has Nicholas Thompson appeared on most often?
The Most Interesting Thing in AI. 6 appearances on record, most recently May 27, 2026.
