Google Search Central
Hosted by Google Search Central
The official podcast from Google's Search team, offering news, technical SEO advice, and developer discussions directly from the source.
This channel is a direct line to Google's own Search team, functioning as a collection of distinct shows rather than a single podcast. It delivers official news on product launches like new Search Console reports, hosts technical Q&A sessions with the SEO community, and features candid, developer-focused discussions on topics like crawling, indexing, and the impact of AI on search.
“It's the official voice of Google Search. Unlike other SEO podcasts that speculate on algorithm changes, this channel provides direct information, clarifications, and discussions from the people building and maintaining the search engine.”
Who hosts this show
This is the official YouTube channel for Google Search Central, formerly Google Webmasters, providing tools and information for site owners and SEO professionals. The channel features multiple formats hosted by members of the Google Search Relations team, including news updates ('Google Search News'), technical Q&A sessions ('Office Hours'), and conversational deep dives ('Search Off the Record'). Regular hosts include John Mueller, Martin Splitt, and Anna Ogawa, who are all employees on Google's Search teams.
Credentials & credits
- John Mueller: Search Relations Lead / Search Advocate at Google
- Martin Splitt: Developer Advocate / Developer Relations Engineer at Google
- Anna Ogawa: Senior Search Ecosystem Consultant at Google
- Gary Illyes: Search Advocate at Google
Other ventures
- Google Search Central Blog
- Google Search Console
- Search Central Live Events
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Google Search Gen AI Reports, Search Profiles & more (Q2 ‘26)Jun 18, 2026 · 6 min
- 02Japanese Google Search Office Hours（ #Google検索オフィスアワー 2026 年 06 月 18 日）Jun 18, 2026 · 30 min
- 03Should I use markdown for my site?Jun 15, 2026 · 26 min
- 04Vibe Coding - yay or nay?May 7, 2026 · 34 min
- 05How AI Is Changing Google Search and SEOMay 1, 2026 · 33 min
- 06Analysing Robots.txt at scale with HTTP Archive and BigQueryApr 23, 2026 · 28 min
- 07AI Websites, Crawling and Search Console updates (Q1 ‘26)Apr 14, 2026 · 8 min
- 08Are websites getting “fat”? Page weight, HTML size & Googlebot limits explainedMar 30, 2026 · 32 min
Notable episodes
- 01Should I use markdown for my site?
A clear example of the 'Search Off the Record' format, where two hosts from Google's Search team debate a specific technical question and provide a definitive answer for developers.
- 02Google Search Gen AI Reports, Search Profiles & more (Q2 ‘26)
A typical 'Google Search News' episode that demonstrates the channel's role in announcing major product updates, such as new reports and controls in Google Search Console.
- 03Japanese Google Search Office Hours（ #Google検索オフィスアワー 2026 年 06 月 18 日）
Shows the 'Office Hours' Q&A format and the channel's global reach, directly addressing technical, pre-submitted questions from the Japanese SEO community.
- 04Vibe Coding - yay or nay?
A discussion on a timely topic (AI-assisted development) that showcases the conversational, experience-sharing style of the 'Search Off the Record' co-hosts.
What you'll be asked on this show
This channel does not follow a traditional guest interview format. 'Search Off the Record' episodes are co-host conversations between Google colleagues. 'Office Hours' involves a host answering pre-submitted community questions in a Q&A style. 'Google Search News' is a solo news report. There are no recurring interview questions aimed at external guests.
The channel features multiple formats: 'Google Search News' is a solo-hosted news bulletin; 'Office Hours' are live Q&A sessions answering community questions; and 'Search Off the Record' is a conversational co-hosted deep dive. Production is straightforward, prioritizing clear information delivery. The hosts are all Google employees from the Search Relations team.
Signature segments
- · Search Off the Record (podcast series)
- · Google Search News (news segment)
- · Office Hours (Q&A format)
- · Community post shout-outs
- · #Google検索オフィスアワー (Japanese Office Hours)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The shows primarily feature Google employees from various Search teams discussing their work. The 'Office Hours' format answers questions from the broader SEO community, but does not typically feature them as live guests.
- Nikola Todorovicon How AI Is Changing Google Search and SEO
- Kelly-Anne Creanon Google Search Gen AI Reports, Search Profiles & more (Q2 ‘26)
- Bengü Sarıca Dinçeron Google Search Gen AI Reports, Search Profiles & more (Q2 ‘26)
- Marie Hayneson Google Search Gen AI Reports, Search Profiles & more (Q2 ‘26)
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The channel is produced and owned by Google and does not feature any third-party advertisements or sponsors.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of the podcast?
- The shows are hosted by various members of the Google Search Relations team, most frequently John Mueller, Martin Splitt, and Gary Illyes. Anna Ogawa hosts the Japanese-language content.
- What is the difference between 'Search Off the Record', 'Office Hours', and 'Search News'?
- They are different show formats on the same channel. 'Search Off the Record' is a conversational deep-dive podcast. 'Office Hours' is a Q&A session answering user questions. 'Search News' is a short bulletin of official updates.
- Is this the official Google podcast for SEO?
- Yes, the Google Search Central channel and its podcasts are the official source for news, documentation, and discussion about Google Search.
- How can I ask a question for the Office Hours segment?
- Questions are typically submitted in advance. For the Japanese Office Hours, for example, the hashtag #Google検索オフィスアワー is used on social media.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The primary source is the Google Search Central YouTube channel. The 'Search Off the Record' audio podcast is also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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- [01]Google Search Central Official Sitedevelopers.google.com
- [02]Search Off the Record Podcast Pagedevelopers.google.com
- [03]Google Search Central YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [04]John Mueller - Search Advocate at Googlebrightonseo.com
- [05]Martin Splitt - Developer Relations Engineer at Googlebrightonseo.com
- [06]Anna Ogawa - Senior Search Ecosystem Consultantdevelopers.google.com
- [07]The Keyword (Official Google Blog)blog.google
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