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Rid your world of ineffective graphs and mediocre presentations, one exploding 3D pie chart at a time! The storytelling with data podcast from bestselling author, speaker and workshop guru, Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic covers topics related to data storytelling, better presentations, and all things data viz.
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borrow these 3 musical techniques for better presentations with Duncan Geere and Miriam Quick
What can data storytellers learn from musicians? More than you might think! In this episode, Alli Torban talks with Duncan Geere and Miriam Quick of Loud Numbers, who turn data into music. Discover how to pace your presentation to keep your
how to win over a tough audience
“We’ve already tried that.” “Those numbers don’t look right.” “I’m not convinced.” What do you do when your audience pushes back on your data or recommendations? In this episode, Alli and Simon tackle eight common questions from storytellin
use a bump chart to reveal who’s rising and falling
Bump charts are great at showing who's rising, who's falling, and who's staying on top—but they don't tell you the whole story. In this episode, Alli explains what a bump chart is, when to use one, and what to watch out for when comparing r
stop trying to eliminate bias from your data story
Does telling a story with data introduce bias? In this episode, Cole explores the tension between objectivity and perspective—and why simply “showing the data” isn’t as neutral as it may seem. If you’ve ever worried that storytelling could
AI does (and does not) work for data storytelling
Cole recently appeared on the Analytics Power Hour (https://analyticshour.io/2026/09/29/307-ai-does-and-does-not-work-for-data-storytelling/), and this was such a great conversation, we're rebroadcasting it here! ———— There’s a version of t
worth your time: 3 Outlier talks about dataviz & AI
What can AI help us see, try, or explore that we couldn’t easily do before? Alli shares three standout talks from the 2026 Outlier conference—and three lessons for using AI in data visualization: - Use AI to expand your options without outs
designing transitions
What happens in the space between one thing and the next? Whether you’re moving from email to deep thinking, analysis to communication, or one idea to another, these shifts require time and mental energy. In this episode, Cole explores how
waterfall charts: what they are and how to use them
Waterfall charts are great at showing what happened between where you started and where you ended—but they can look a little strange if you’ve never encountered one before. In this episode, Alli explains what a waterfall chart is, when to u
look more confident presenting with these simple tweaks with guest Jay Sullivan
Conveying confidence when presenting often comes down to a few small, intentional choices. Jay Sullivan, author ofSimply Said (https://www.exec-comm.com/product/simply-said/) and communication expert at Exec|Comm, shares three simple tweaks
how to build tension in your data story
Want to make your data story more engaging? Try adding a little tension. Join data storyteller Alli Torban as she explores how tension can create curiosity and keep your audience invested in your story. You’ll learn three simple ways to bui
how to handle the “prove me right” problem
What do you do when a leader asks you to find data to prove them right? In this episode, data storytellers Ryan Biesecker and Alli Torban explore the difference between investigating a hypothesis and validating a foregone conclusion. They s
help! my boss gave me a slide limit
How do you handle a presentation when your boss gives you a slide limit? Join data storyteller Alli Torban as she tackles this common presentation constraint. You'll learn why limiting slides doesn’t necessarily lead to shorter presentation
earn curiosity before you show the data with guest Riley Martin
Join data storyteller Alli Torban as she talks with Riley Martin, founder of Sportsball, about one of the hardest parts of data storytelling: getting people to care before you show the data. You'll learn how Riley translates complex topics
AI is flattening your data stories (and how to fix it)
Join Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic as she shares how AI can quietly flatten your data stories. You’ll learn why AI tends to smooth over the tension that makes a story compelling, how to keep the sharp edges that move your specific audience, and p
the slide title mistake we see often
Join data storyteller Alli Torban as she shares a very common slide title mistake: using questions as your slide titles. You'll learn why question-based titles can divide your audience's attention, how to write a better title, and a simple
how to improve your design (no artistic talent needed)
Do you have to be a designer to create better visuals? Join data storytellers Alex Velez and Alli Torban as they share practical ways to train your design eye by studying great examples, recreating charts, and seeking feedback—all while mak
help! my data story feels boring
Can "nothing changed" still be a compelling data story? Join data storyteller Alli Torban as she shares why "everything is performing as expected" can still be a meaningful data story. Through three examples from the storytelling with data
how to teach data storytelling
How do you teach data storytelling—and how does that change across disciplines, audiences, and experience levels? Join data storyteller Amy Esselman and members of the storytelling with data university instructor community as they discuss h
storytelling with data podcast: #100 the best episodes we’d send to a friend
In this special 100th episode, the storytelling with data team looks back at our favorite podcast moments and shares the episodes we'd recommend depending on where you are in your data storytelling journey. Whether you're learning the funda
storytelling with data podcast: #99 learn to love critique (even if you’re sensitive)
Cole and new SWD teammate Alli talk about how to get more comfortable receiving feedback—even if you’re sensitive to critique. They explore how mindset shapes the way you hear feedback, why separating yourself from your work can unlock grow
storytelling with data podcast: #98 how to overcome your presentation challenges
In this episode of the storytelling with data podcast, Simon and Amy tackle common presentation challenges submitted by subscribers to the storytelling with data YouTube channel. They discuss how to turn complex analysis into a clear and en
storytelling with data podcast: #97 delivering business value with data, with Shachar Meir
In this episode of the storytelling with data podcast, Amy talks with Shahar Meir, a data executive with more than 20 years of experience leading data teams at companies including Meta and PayPal. Together, they explore what it really takes
storytelling with data podcast: #95 Structure Liberates – Why Your Data Needs a Style Guide with Maxine Graze
How do you ensure your data visuals are consistently effective—and on brand? In this episode, SWD data storyteller, Simon Rowe chats with Maxine Graze, Senior Data Visualization Engineer at King, about the process of building data visualiza
storytelling with data podcast: #96 what’s the story behind your data? demystifying data equity with Heather Krause
What if the numbers you work with every day weren’t as neutral as you thought? In this episode, Mike is joined by Heather Krause, founder of We All Count and longtime quantitative researcher, to unpack a powerful concept: data equity. Toget
storytelling with data podcast: #94 the uncharted territory of data and music with Chris Dalla Riva
Chris Dalla Riva is a musician, data analyst, and the author of Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us about the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves. In this episode, he joins data storyteller Mike Cisneros to talk about musical myths, hidde
storytelling with data podcast: #93 revisiting the magic of story
In this special episode of the *storytelling with data* podcast, Cole celebrates the 10-year anniversary of her best-selling book, *storytelling with data: a data visualization guide for business professionals*. She shares exciting updates
storytelling with data podcast: #92 Why Dashboards Die—and How to Save Them With Allison Horst
In this episode of the storytelling with data podcast, Simon chats with Allison Horst—developer advocate at Observable, educator, and beloved data illustrator—to explore the difference between dashboards that get used and those that don’t.
storytelling with data podcast: #91 Dashboards that Deliver with Andy Cotgreave
Data visualization veteran Andy Cotgreave joins host Mike Cisneros for a lively, wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of dashboards, the craft of data communication, and the future of generative AI in analytics. Andy reflects on hi
storytelling with data #90: ask smart questions (rebroadcast)
Asking good questions can help improve our own and others’ work: both when exploring and explaining data. In this rebroadcast of episode 19, Cole covers five smart queries to pose and answer during the analytical process and five more to co
storytelling with data podcast: #89 putting the art in chart with Nadieh Bremer
Data storyteller Alex talks with Nadieh Bremer, an award-winning data visualization practitioner, about her new book, Chart: Designing Creative Data Visualizations from Charts to Art. Nadieh talks about her data visualization journey, from
