Tech News Briefing is your guide to what people in tech are talking about. Every weekday, we’ll bring you breaking tech news and scoops from the pros at the Wall Street Journal, insight into new innovations and policy debates, tips from our personal tech team, and exclusive interviews with movers and shakers in the industry. Hosted by Zoe Thomas
Release date: 2023-03-03
Comments
1. Great show, sexist reviews - Wow, lots of commenters with opinions about a woman’s voice. Grow up. Especially the one saying she is “high-pitched” compared to the MALE host of the Financial Times Briefing. I find this podcast super useful for work. I wish the production was less generic but I realize that’s the case for a lot of daily shows that need a basic format. I’m tired of royalty-free-sounding music playing while someone seemingly reads from a script on every informational podcast. Whatever consultant told y’all to do that lied.
2023-01-27
2. Pacing awkward, analysis surface - Frequently the pacing of guest reporters’ speech is bizarrely slow with toots of awkward pauses. Main host keeps analysis surface level. Would be great to hear something that sounds more like an actual conversation with thoughtful reporting than the current “robots reading cue cards” style - WSJ can do better.
2023-01-26
3. Good content, difficult listening experience. - Longtime listener. Quality and interesting topics. Hosts should be clear speakers to make for a quality listening experience. Speech impediments such as a lisp are difficult to listen to. You would think that would be obvious for a podcast. WSJ poor discretion.
2022-11-07
4. Informative & Brief - An informative podcast with valuable content. My one critique is the voice of the “host,” the high pitch and the consistent uptick in the intonation at the end of every sentence is distracting. Additionally, when “interviews” are recorded it is clear conversations are pieced together to give the image of an interview, but it’s sounds just sown together. See also FT daily briefing for a model. The pitch of the host matters.
2022-08-31
5. Tech refresh doesn’t look at facts - WSJ supported by Soros is just a soft left wing outlet. It is full of NeverTrump “journalists”. To prove my point again it spreads information about MRNA shots. Look at increase in heart attacks and cancer rates in the last year. Also, ask some funeral home administrators about increase of young deaths.
2022-02-07
6. How many episodes are “hidden” paid ads - I have really enjoyed this podcast, but over time it seems like more and more episodes are just news stories that are actually paid advertising. It’s becoming more and more frequent that I’m asking if what I’m hearing is a news piece or an ad. There’s also little space in this podcast’s format to pushback in interviews with CEO’s giving a nice sound bite for their company that is ignoring the question they were asked. However, overall it remains a nice podcast that does a decent job of keeping me up to date on certain things in the tech industry.
2022-01-05
7. Whoa, “Nellie” - The shows in last couple couple of months continue to lose objectivity. Apply the same rigor to left leaning companies as you do to conservative stories. The most recent broadcast company conducted by Joanna Stern was well below journalistic standards. Ms. Stern has a biased point of view when asking questions to Elon Musk. She obviously believes that the legislation in Congress must pass and how could any company leader be against such legislation. Ms. Stern persisted in her line of biased questioning instead of eliciting more background on why Mr.Musk does not support government intervention in the free market. Disappointing and makes the listener more likely to pass on future segments where Ms. Stern is involved. Please strive to do better.
2021-12-08
8. Voicing - WSJ Tech provides excellent reviews of relevant technology that impacts our lives. I have one grievance though. The female reporter, Megan has adopted the fashionable throaty voice of her generation. I doubt it is the natural tone of her voice. The gravel like voice is annoying to hear, muffles her prononciation and so some of what she says I could not understand what word she said. Ditto on raising the pitch of her voice at the end of sentences. It suggests some type of emphasis on the content of the sentence spoken needed to happen when in fact it was just another sentence providing objective content. Sorry Megan, I will turn you off in the future regardless of what you are reporting on. Lose the false voice and get real. I can hear your natural voice and you will sound just fine!
2021-10-12
Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec bring together the latest news from the world of business and finance and the interesting stories of global technology, politics, economics and more by harnessing the power of Bloomberg Businessweek reporters and editors.
Release date: 2023-03-05
Comments
1. Good show, with room for improvement - If only they would stop so rudely cutting off their guests, this podcast would be great....
It’s a huge turn off, unfortunately... More small business focused segments with actual business operators would be very helpful in making the overly macro orientation a bit more practical. Content is generally rich, albeit not as diverse as one would like [different viewpoints would only make the show better]; And why does every guest health expert need to hail from a Bloomberg-sponsored institution ?
Good luck
2022-06-04
2. Fix the sound!! - I totally enjoy the format of the show, it’s just too hard to listen whenever there’s someone calling in on the phone! I put up with it because the content was great but I’m tired of it. This isn’t the first review that complained about the sound so it doesn’t seem to be a priority. Please fix it and I might come back!
2022-06-01
3. fix sound - // podcast. fix the sound levels. the difference in sound levels for commercials and speakers is terrible. i can’t hear the speaker so i turn up the sound and then the host talks and he sounds like he’s yelling into the mike. same with commercials, i set the sound level to listen but the commercials are five times louder. very irritating and affects my hearing and also disturbs neighbors.
2022-05-17
4. Wow…does anyone QC these? - First and now also last listen to Businessweek. Audio levels all over the place. Seemingly little to no discipline with the hosts. And the kicker? Cuts off at end with a bonus minutes of silence! Either hire an EP who can listen down before broadcast or kill it. I heard same lack of QC on many other BB podcasts. Time for a new business model Bloomberg.
2022-03-03
5. Report business not political ideology - Total nonsense that women in business today are experiencing “inequities”..Carol Masser should think before she speaks . So I will move on as I want the news to be reality based and not being told constantly that reality - like all my nieces have obtained jobs and are moving up fast while the nephews are overlooked -or my own company interviewed both men and women for a financial job but we knew only a woman would be hired and she was hired -reality seems to be political statements only these days and reality is ignored . Inequities for females ? Please look around at Bloomberg company also ..
2022-02-21
6. FIX YOUR SOUND VOLUME LEVELS - The content of this podcast is above average. The problem is the crazy volume difference between the show and the commercials/intro/outro. You have to crank up the volume to hear the show, then the commercials come in and do permanent damage to your eardrums. Run this through a simple volume equalizer tool and you’ll get more listeners. FIX YOUR SOUND VOLUME LEVELS
2022-01-31
7. Great content, audio needs work - I enjoyed the content from the guest about the National Real Estate Dynamic episode. Unfortunately, I had to keep messing with my volume. A random advertisement started which blared in the speakers so I had to turn it down then back up to hear the hosts to only hear something in the background that kept tapping so it took my concentration off of the content. Then it had a very quick ending to it like it was rushed. Needs work but the content is great.
2021-10-12
8. Audio engineering needs improvement - The content itself is fine. The issue is that the audio levels are geared toward television rather than radio/podcasts. The pre-recorded intros, outros, commercials, etc have a significantly higher volume level akin to television broadcasting commercials at volume higher than programming segments. Since this is typically listened to with headphones, earphones, etc, our ear health needs to take top priority over commercials. Also, whoever reads parts of actual articles is often difficult to hear as his volume is too low compared with almost all other podcasts.
2021-10-11
Foundering is an award-winning, serialized podcast from the journalists at Bloomberg Technology. Each season, Foundering brings you inside a different high-stakes drama from the technology industry, where its companies are wielding unprecedented capital and power.
Release date: 2023-02-23
Comments
1. Spectacular podcast - I love this podcast series. Such great stories and insights about Amazon. For the record, I’m a big fan and happy customer of Amazon. I also am a fan of Jeff Bezos. We may not like some of his approach but he and the Amazon team literally invented cloud computing, and I don’t think they get as much credit on that fact as they should. Anyway, I refer this podcast to my friends. It’s riveting.
2022-04-25
2. Aspects of the Story Missing - While the Amazon season provides interesting insight into Jeff Bezos’s hand in Amazon’s rise to extreme market domination at all costs, it lacks in several aspects. I was quite surprised the podcast makes no mention of the antitrust litigation (previous and pending) against Amazon’s marketplace. The allegations are quite credible and serious. Additionally, there’s no mention of Amazon’s controversial state sales tax practices with regard to the marketplace. These, to me, are proof that Amazon does not have people’s best interest at heart and also get at the issue of Bezos’s personal wealth. Instead, we get a whole episode about Bezos’s affair and the weird conspiracy theory pushed by Bezos himself, likely as a media distraction. Quite disappointed about that. I would’ve rather heard more about Mackenzie Scott and her experience at Amazon in the early days and being married to Bezos.
2022-04-17
3. Started Strong, Ended Weak - The compelling initial revelations of the extent of Amazon’s ruthless attitude towards the people whose unacknowledged phenomenal hard work made it all succeed just trickles off into trite, repetitive cliches about what a selfish guy Bezos is. Should have carried that initial compelling approach through the end; the last several episodes communicate nothing we haven’t heard a thousand times already via every major news outlet’s hastily assembled evening news soundbites.
2022-04-14
4. Why the hate - Listening to season one and I don’t understand why she hates Adam so much. I don’t know the guy maybe I should hate him too but she never gives me reasons. She just talks about what a jerk he is… but not obvious things. “Oh he said the right things but didn’t mean it” how does she know? Seems like she has an axe to grind.
2022-03-11
5. This Amazon story is very impressive - I listened to episodes and and the story is very impressive.
Amazon is the company that has the greatest impact on our lives today.
I want to know how this company is run, the story behind the scenes, especially the working environment of the employees, and how they feel.
I will definitely continue to follow the story to the end.
2022-03-10
6. Finally someone is talking about this. - I feel like TikTok’s dark side is something everyone knows about, but no one acknowledges, and it bothers me. Such an amazing series, I love the direction that Shelly and the team are going. Keep exposing what needs to be exposed. No one better to team up with than Dawn!
2021-05-07
7. Stellar insight into the world of TikTok! - Host Shelly Banjo provides incredible insight into the story behind TikTok. The storytelling hooks you and develops beautifully. Shelly had a way of weaving together the characters masterfully. The sound editing is fantastic, as well. I can’t wait for the next episode!
2021-04-29
8. An Exciting and Sensational Ride - Foundering has been a truly eye-opening podcast. I thought I knew a bit about TikTok. I get sent videos every so often or I’ll hear about it in a celebrity story. But, I barely knew any of what I heard in these first two tantalizing episodes. There is so much behind this worldwide phenomenon that we didn’t hear about in the U.S. and Shelly Banjo’s capable, lighthearted and informative narration helps us understand this fascinating tale. I can’t wait for more!
2021-04-28
Every week Linus and Luke discuss the most current happenings in the technology universe.
Release date: 2023-02-27
Comments
1. Please Post Promptly - I wish there was more consistency with uploads. The show is once a week YouTube but the podcast version is often posted a week later. Since a lot of this stuff is new related, by the time I hear it it’s already old news. If they can streamline that process I’ll change my rating to five stars.
2023-01-22
2. Lack of a standard - Linus tends to speak with authority on topics he doesn’t fully understand, than when confronted with it he tends to re-explain why he’s “not technically wrong” instead of taking full responsibility. Also Linus tends to speak as if he holds himself to a higher moral standard than most other business owners while doing equally “wrong” practices with his own business. Other than that I love this show and the hosts. If Linus was a little less full of himself I would keep listening. But In the end it’s his show.
2022-05-24
3. Best podcast - I found lot when I was and I’m now they have helped me grow my interest I’m computers. As I am young I have never been able to afford fancy computers like the ones at Lott but years ago I built a th gen system with a micro atx msi pro series motherboard a g gb/s a Intel Celeron and a w psu for bucks which was the biggest purchase in my life.
2022-05-02
4. Great Talkshow for Techie News! - I have never listened to podcasts until I discovered Linus and his YouTube channels. I’m trying to get into learning the ins and outs of computers from what their parts are named to how they work. I discovered the WAN show but I could never have the time to watch the video. When these guys mentioned they upload their podcasts, I was SO happy to see they upload them here! Now I can drive my hour to work and get some knowledge in when it comes to the newest changes to certain brands and technologies (and other random bits of information from games to movies). I might now know yet what certain things mean (like why things like graphics cards have so many numbers and letters in their titles), but my knowledge is growing little by little every day, and I’m just so happy to listen to these podcasts while I drive to and from work. Keep it up WAN show!
2020-08-07
5. A great show to catch up to all the tech news - I’ve been listening to this show for a while on YouTube and I love it. It’s a great show/podcast to listen to catch up on all the tech news and things that are going on. The hosts are great to listen to and give good perspectives on the current events. Even better if you can watch the video. I love listening to this show on car drives.
2020-07-04
6. LMG - My Favorite Tech Content, but when will we get Video Uploads on here? - Linus Media Group has some of my favorite Content on the Internet. From their Forum to their many YouTube Channels (Channel Super Fun is Back BABY!) their Sub-Reddit and of course this Podcast. They are my number one source for PC/Gaming Related News. I would recommend this to anyone, even if you don't watch the YouTube Channels or even if you have never seen a single video. You will still follow along and still have a fun time. My only problem here is that they don't upload a Video Version of the Podcast on iTunes or any other Podcast App. I want to be able to watch it PiP (Picture-in-Picture) on my iPhone or iPad without a stupid YouTube Premium account and would love to download it for watching in places with crappy service (work) or to not blow my mobile data. Really its fine and % of the time it doesn’t make a difference and Audio is good enough. Sometimes though they refer to something on screen or Test results or a Graph and not being able to look at that is bothersome. In a lot of cases if I really care about the subject, I catch myself pulling up the YouTube video just to see it. I really hope they decide to upload the video version on here or even another Podcast App. Thanks for the many years of laughs and education. Excited for LMG’s Future.
2020-06-28
7. Should be a video podcast - Hey you already do it on youtube why not just upload the video here? I gave three stars because they point out many things out at a non existent screen. And if you say then just watch youtube? I could have the video in picture in picture in the ipad in the podcast app and not in the youtube app even if I pay premium. So... please upload the video here just like you do in youtube.
2020-06-24
The day's tech news, every day at 5pm. From Techmeme.com, Silicon Valley's most-read news source. 15 minutes and you're up to date.
Release date: 2023-03-04
Comments
1. Decent if Limited Tech News Torpedoed by Insufferable, Endless CryptoBro Scam Discussion - Does a decent job of covering tech topics in detail, however his self interest in crypto causes him to shoehorn nonstop crypto talk into every show even though the rest of the world has already figured out it is all a scam and has moved on. Suggestion- Hire an outside editor to remove your inane segments attempting to legitimize the next new dumb NFT/Web scam in each episode before publishing. They could hand back the episode with your crypto rambling still intact, making you feel you’ve done your part to keep drawing in more rubes to lose their money, while the rest of the world is safe from your own misguided crypto cult self interests. Kind of like a self imposed Podcast shadowban.
2023-02-25
2. Great Podcast. One petty request.. - I know you can’t possibly know all the pronunciations of everything but thing stands out a lot - Xiao Mi. Or any Chinese that starts with “X”. Please don’t say it like “Jiao” Mi. Just say it like how it’s spelled. The podcast today is full of Xiao Mi news today and I can’t stand it anymore sorry.
2022-12-12
3. Interest But Odd - The boys discuss a wide range of tech topics. As a non tech person who enjoys knowing. They really open the door to the world of tech with extra emphasis on startup ecosystems and cultural transformations led by tech. They can get a bit clumsy and out of their element when stretching outside of tech. And for a tech podcast, they have the worse possible audio connections. Audio drops, feedback, and hot mic eating noises abound. I’ll keep listening to know more, but they have work to do.
2022-07-08
4. Not really a tech podcast anymore - As of late I'm fatigued by this podcast's constant spam stories about NFTs, "investing," VCs, startups, and tech-bro culture. This is not what a tech podcast should be all about. Please reign it in and discuss real objective tech news as opposed to the "Silicon Valley culture" side-stories.
2022-04-21
5. This is for you if you want someone to say BORED APE a hundred times an episode - This guy gets fixated on some phrase BORED APE and just repeats it BORED APE over and over BORED APE again. BORED APE. He will do this for weeks BORED APE on end BORED APE and will just keep saying the phrase BORED APE even when it is unnecessary BORED APE. His sentences BORED APE don’t even make sense anymore BORED APE. Additionally, BORED APE, the thing he glams onto is invariably some new form of jackassery BORED APE that everyone will have forgotten about a month from now, like BORED APE. Then he makes it the BORED APE lead story, while everyone else is laughing at the fools who fall for this BORED APE scam. It kill’s me that a grown man falls for this kind nonsense over and over. Get medicated, dude.
2022-03-19
6. Sadly no longer worth the listen - As a long time ride home listener, it’s pretty sad to see what’s become of the podcast. Instead of reporting actual tech news, it’s daily updates on sideshow Twitter disputes buffeted by a massive amount of advertisements. The podcast now misses both the forest and the trees by, when not consumed by the most recent inane personality driven non-event, by devoting most coverage to the perpetual next big thing, from clubhouse to venture capital to crypto and NFTs, with copious and extremely blinkered and Ill informed editorializing. I can’t help but notice that the precipitous decline in quality happened around the same time as Brian started tinkering with new show formats, monetization schemes, and finally a VC fund. On the lookout for a decent replacement now.
2021-12-24
7. Used to Be Good - This podcast used to be so good. It was a great summary of “what you missed today in the world of tech.” Now they litter the feed with long rambling recordings of Twitter Spaces (complete with technical difficulties and terrible audio quality) and schill investment opportunities. It’s not just a lack of focus. They polled their listeners to see if people wanted this other content in a separate feed, which of course the overwhelming majority did. They then went ahead and continued to dump this crap in the main feed anyway. This blatant disrespect for their listeners’ preferences and time has me looking for another source for tech news.
2021-10-01
8. Pronouncing Chinese names correctly, please!!! - I thoroughly enjoy your podcasts daily, for many years. Enjoy it all, except when you mentioned any Chinese tech companies or executives’ name, that is. It’s excruciatingly incorrect and appalling whenever you confront ‘X’ or ‘Y’. Xiaomi, Xi Jinping, Eric Yuan, Jerry Yang, and numerous examples. Please please please, if you can’t quiet master mandarine, how about just saying it in the most simplified (but close) way by pronouncing ‘x’ as ‘s’ in ‘sea’ and ‘y’ as in ‘yellow’? Thank you for all your other relentless, complete research for a daily comprehensive, enjoyable coverage!
2021-09-15
Daily stories from the world of information security. To delve into any daily story, head to CISOseries.com.
Release date: 2023-03-06
Comments
1. Adds value to your core knowledge - Time is a precious commodity and listening to podcasts at x speed is life. Now with this daily headlines brief I can get a rundown of the key daily events without having to skim through all my security email subscriptions. Absolutely vital daily news brief that all security professionals will benefit from.
2021-01-03
Updates on the latest cybersecurity threats to businesses, data breach disclosures, and how you can secure your firm in an increasingly risky time.
Release date: 2023-03-03
Comments
1. Studies - As a person who somehow stumbled upon the industry of cyber security, I find these podcasts to be informative as they exist in real time and in the simplest terms; the most convenient definitions, the listener can easily make links and better understand the purpose and ideological perspectives.
2021-11-03
Named after Charles Babbage, a 19th-century polymath and grandfather of computing, Babbage is a weekly podcast on science and technology. Host Alok Jha talks to our correspondents about the innovations, discoveries and gadgetry making the news. Published every Wednesday by Economist Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Release date: 2023-03-01
Comments
1. New changes feel a bit overproduced - There have been some changes to Babbage and Money Talks, adding more sound effects and focusing on a single theme in each show. I like the focus; before each episode felt like a summary of what I had already read in print. The effects feel very much overproduced. Babbage is the worst offender of these. These need to be toned down. “Checks and Balance” and “To A Lesser Degree” are the best Economist podcasts (IMHO) because of the depth, chemistry between hosts, and classic Economist insight. I’d like more of these aspects brought to Babbage and Money Talks.
2022-02-12
2. Excellent podcast for anyone who appreciates science and technology! - The Economist produces many fine podcasts that complement their world-class magazine, and this is the finest of those! I like Babbage above their other fine offerings due to their focus on science reporting. There are mercifully few adds, evocative introductions, and stellar substance within each well-selected topic: check it out and you will have no regrets!
2022-01-09
3. Focus on technology, not ideology. - The title says it all. If you’d stop the focus on ideology and bias unless there’s actually a real, legitimate case of bias present, that’d be fantastic. I’ll still keep an eye on your show, since I do enjoy the rest of it, but I’m not recommending it to anyone until this nonsense stops.
2021-04-08
4. Used to be -star - More variety needed - I recommend you go back to the format of covering topics that are quite different. Be sure each topic has “Wow!, I did not know that!" elements. You have such big brains there at the Economist. It should be very doable. Do less AI and less global warming. Both are interesting, you just do it too often.
2020-03-07
5. Fascinating! - I drop everything else to listen to Babbage as soon as it’s published every week! Ken has a fascinating way to delve into science and technology subjects that makes it addictive to listen to. I particularly enjoy the episodes dedicated to a single topic (the last one on AI was epic). So Ken, if you ever split Babbage into Babbage News and Babbage Themes, you’ve got a first subscriber here. And lastly, I really like your weird intonations, and believe it or not, I also find your jokes very funny ;)
2020-02-06
6. Excellent science reporting - I have tried many science podcasts but this one is the best. It covers all manner of news in science & technology, and contains great reporting and/or interviews with the people involved. It's very informative and interesting, and somehow still only about minutes long. Love it.
2019-08-21
7. Accessible, Interesting, Fun - I’ve been an Economist listener and a Baggage listener for a few years and can say that I have yet to find another podcast like Babbage. It presents new scientific discoveries in biology, technology, astronomy, etc. in a manner that is very easy to understand and that is fun to listen to. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listening as well as hearing the hosts rise through the ranks over the years! Thanks guys!
2017-10-15
What happens when media, entertainment, and technology collide? Peter Kafka, one of the media industry's most acclaimed reporters, talks to business titans, journalists, comedians and podcasters to get their take. Produced by Recode and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
Release date: 2023-03-03
Comments
1. THE BEST! - The best podcast for covering media businesses, hands down. Excellent interviewer. Knows what he’s talking about (which is rare) and has guests who do too. Don’t listen to the negative reviews here. Not exactly sure where they’re coming from. Maybe from some other podcaster “stars” who are not as good and like to stir up trouble. Peter Kafka & Nilay Patel are the real rock stars.
2021-08-05
2. Useful and smart for anyone in media. - The guests and topics are at the very top of what is driving media. These are the true movers and shakers. The host annoys the heck out of me. He’s very snarky. And interrupts in a rude way. Not to get better answers. Overall, if you work in media it’s a must. But I just wish the host was better. Oh, and the intel ads are just plain silly. And annoying.
2019-12-24
3. Interview with YT Sue and he whiffs with bias - Love Kafka and his podcast but he whiffed it hard when he had YT Sue available to answer questions. You could hear in his voice how he got amped up and biased because a coworker of his was teased. He pushes the agenda to limit the youtube upload freedoms, as well as some more crazyness, while citing how it works for traditional media... This dude, Kafka, knows the dangers and hurdles of traditional media! He knows the generational engagement challenges of traditional media to penetrate cord cutters etc. Pisses me of Kafka gets the opportunity to speak with Sue and basically whiffs the first half with bias then speed runs through generic talking points etc. One of the audience members asked one of the best questions regarding the actual platform, creators, and viewers.
2019-06-15
4. Peter Kafka, whiz kid - Peter Kafka knows his way around the media-verse and when he doesn’t (which rarely happens), he interviews someone who does know. His podcast is great for all of the media junkies out there wanting to keep in the know about the ever-changing media landscape. He talks to magazine editors, newspaper journalists, tv producers, and all sorts of content creators. He asks questions clearly and doesn’t shy away from more difficult questions.
2019-05-07
5. Always something to learn - Peter is a great host and I appreciate that he doesn’t fawn over his guests, rather he asks them pointed questions that offer great insights. If you work in media, the digital space, advertising or something similar you really can’t afford not to listen. I learn something new every podcast and find the podcast material pretty compelling. Some interviews are a bit long but that just means I need to listen in bits and pieces. Great stuff though.
2019-03-26
6. Consistently great media podcast - Peter Kafka brings healthy skepticism to every discussion whether it’s with Reed Hastings from Netflix or Jeff Green from The Trade Desk. The resulting dialogue arms me and my consortium with knowledge to be smarter in our strategic roles for our media tech partners.
2018-11-15
7. Kara Fischer is just plain rude - Just listened to the most recent episode, with Facebook execs. Kara was simply rude to the guests on the show. I'm not a huge defender of Facebook or anything, but it really isn't necessary to be offensive in order to be challenging. I'll avoid episodes with her in them in the future.
2018-05-31
8. From someone who has seen it all... - Peter Kafka has (out of nowhere for those who have been seeing his print work for years) created a great review of the themes, content, and personalities of the shifting tide of the media tech world. He’s not always right but he’s always knows where he is mentally and physically, and he knows what to ask. One of my favorites!
2018-03-21
A brief daily summary of what is important in cyber security. The podcast is published every weekday and designed to get you ready for the day with a brief, usually about 5 minute long, summary of current network security related events. The content is late breaking, educational and based on listener input as well as on input received by the SANS Internet Stormcenter. You may submit questions and comments via our contact form at https://isc.sans.edu/contact.html .
Release date: 2023-03-06
Comments
1. Excellent daily security briefing - It is part of my regular routine, even on days off, to get the latest on what’s top of mind for the InfoSec world. It’s presented well, even if I wish some of the stories were a little longer it’s a fantastic way to stay connected to the security news cycles.
2022-06-03
2. My daily dose of quick key security news - I always start my day by listening to the ISC podcast by SANS (by Dr. Johannes Ulrich) to get a quick rundown of key security news that might have brewed overnight. Thank you Dr. Ulrich for keeping at this and creating new episodes helping us security practitioners in a daily basis. We appreciate it.
2022-05-31
3. Great morning security briefing! - I’ve been working in cybersecurity for the last years and most days I start out most days with the stormcast. I think the material is very thoughtfully constructed for each episode and has a good mixture of breadth and depth of information. Many of the issues we are covering at work we heard first from Johannes.
2022-01-24
4. High Quality Information - This podcast has short and informative episodes jam packed with super useful tips and indicators. I’ve seen a lot of interesting things play out based on data he’s gathered and provided. Listen to a few episodes to get what I mean. Yet another great podcast the sociable Dave Bittner has led me to.
2021-09-28
5. Every security engineer should listen to Stormcast daily! - I have been listening to Stormcast for the past years. It has helped my clients and my cybersecurity team stay updated with cyber threats, as well as threat detection, prevention, and recovery techniques. I have also used Stormcast to help my clients prioritize vulnerability remediation based on the threat intelligence gathers from the podcast. It has been one of my favorite podcasts. I have been recommending Stormcast to every one of my clients’ cybersecurity teams. Thank you again for the continuing effort of producing the Stormcast. Please keep up with the excellent work! Kyle Lai
2021-09-26
6. A must-listen for IT professionals - Listen to this everyday on the way to work. Though I am just an IT specialist and not a cyber security person, it gets me focused on the importance of considering security in everything I do and keeps me updated on the latest threats we face on our networks. Completely worth the five or six minutes to listen. PS. There’s no weather here. Sorry.
2020-08-27
It seems like we hear about new cyberattacks almost every day. The targets used to be just big companies and government agencies. Now they are focused on you. Every Tuesday, former NPR investigations correspondent Dina Temple-Raston dives deep into the world of cyber and intelligence. You’ll hear stories about everything from ransomware to misinformation to the people shaping the cyber world, from hacking masterminds to the people who try to stop them. If you want more stories like Cl...
Release date: 2023-02-21
Comments
1. Fabulous - Thank you, This was very intersting. I am studing and learning everything possible i can find. I am entry level changing careers to cyber security. This is exactly what I needed to hear about right now. I eat, breath, and sleep cyber security. Loving it. lookingfor and obsorbing anything information I can find. This was expained very well. easy to follow and understand. Thank you again.
2023-01-21
2. Love this Podcast! - This podcast is informative and wonderfully produced. Dina Templeraston is such a brilliant professional and so pleasant to listen to, as her storytelling abilities are among the very best out there today. I appreciate to way that Click Here humanizes the stories relating to events online and really brings me in touch with what is happening. Thank you Click Here show - keep up the great work!
2023-01-18
3. Like a perfectly balanced cocktail - Each episode I’ve listened to keeps me wanting more! I love the way they are segmented, and host Dina’s flow is unmatched. You might expect the subject matter in the world of tech news to be ‘by the techies for the techies’ but it’s so well versed for the everyperson that this is now one of my most anticipated weekly podcasts!
2022-05-30
4. Way to go! - “Click Here” provides the type of information and intelligent conversation I wish my parents had at the dinner table. Dina is a master at what she does. Her ability to put people at ease during her interviews and relay the information to her listeners in a meaningful and comprehensive way is a wonder to behold.
2022-05-25
5. Great Cybersecurity Podcast - As someone who doesn’t have a major back in cybersecurity, I’ve fallen in love with this podcast. The episodes are easily digestible and follow major/current events going on in the world today. The guest speakers have great insight into the impact made by technology, and I’m always excited to see what they’ll comment on next.
2022-05-24
6. Voice actor Dave Bittner - I do not recommend taking Dave bittner seriously. He has never been a member of the DOD or any other Gov organization. He does not, has not and will never hold a security clearance of any kind, he routinely makes legal comments concerning government policy, Dave bittner knows nothing about espionage, or any other actual actionable intelligence. He’s a d-grade voice actor, people who take advice from him are the reason for solar winds success.
2021-01-11
Technical interviews about software topics.
Release date: 2023-03-06
Comments
1. Long Form Evangelism - The guests are often very focused on evangelizing their own software. The attempts to broaden the conversation or get into deeper trade-off discussion that don’t immediately cast the guest’s software in a sales centric light don’t succeed frequently enough to keep this podcast from occasionally feeling like long form evangelism with ads
2022-08-31
2. Relevant, insightful and actionable! - Whether you’re well established as someone innovating in the software engineering world, or just getting started on your journey - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Jeff does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of successfully navigating an ever changing software landscape - from leaders who’ve actually walked the path. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
2022-05-17
3. Used to be great - Not sure whats gone on recently - but the short outbursts at facebook and useless rants are filling up more space than the meaningful stuff. It needs to go back to its simple technical roots! Jeff, maybe you can create another channel/podcast to vent your anger keep the content here simply focused on software engineering? Else you risk losing all the great work and all the subscribers that ardently listen to your podcast
2021-11-12
4. Misinformation - This used to be a great, informative podcast about software engineering. The podcast has now become filled with bizarre rants, weird rap songs and the host has been publishing anti-vax screeds on his blog which can be easily debunked with just basic research/common sense. It’s all quite sad because I know the pandemic has been hard on everyone, but the burdens have been particularly heavy on those with history of mental illness. Unfortunately my sympathy for the host can’t extend to supporting advice to forgo basic preventative health measures for a disease still killing thousands of people every week in the United States.
2021-11-10
5. Was a big fan until it went off the rails - I’m not here to say what’s right or wrong, or comment on the very public brand destruction taking place with this podcast. I hope that it finds its way back on track at some point, but for now I have to unsubscribe. So sad all the problems taking place with the people and podcast caught in the middle of it.
2021-11-08
6. Jeff went insane - I used to follow this podcast daily. However since earlier this year Jeff seems to have gone insane. His content is about his personal grudges rather than software. Although I am sorry to see a nice podcaster downgrade himself this way, I have to unsubscribe this podcast from now on.
2021-11-08
7. Was a great show - I had a long timeout of podcasts in general and wanted to return listening them and I was mostly excited about this podcast but I was very surprised by the recent content that has been released. It seems this podcast became a bully machine about Facebook. The latest episodes it feels like all about saying f words and guy going crazy or maybe influenced by someone.
2021-11-04
8. Terrible interviewer - I was genuinely interested by the guest but the interviewer continually interrupted the guest over and over. He also had the worst take on the environmental aspects of Bitcoin. You SHOULD care because if it uses as much energy as an average American household on a single transaction then the technology is flawed. Instead of listening to argument he starts talking about Coca Cola and some horrible whataboutism argument. This guy just wants to hear himself talk.
2021-09-21
The latest in-depth coverage covering the intersection of technology and culture. WIRED’s award-winning journalism will help you make sense of a world in constant transformation. Join us as we explore the ways technology is changing our lives.
Release date: 2023-03-03
Comments
1. Good content, bad audio - Edit: //
The quality was much better this episode! Previous comment:
He has great content, not the best speaker but not horrible as others mentioned. The audio quality is what gets me, there’s so many decent USB mics for a podcast that sound better than this, it’s as if he’s recording on his phone. Today’s episode really got me, I couldn’t even focus because I could hear people (assuming kids & wife) and birds in the background. I’m all for comfortable WFH situations but if you’re going to be recording such a short podcast, at least hide in the bathroom for mins to record (plenty great albums were recorded with bathroom acoustics).
2020-08-04
2. A Total Embarassment - This podcast is a total joke. The audio quality is so poor that the host sounds like he’s on the moon. The host is a terrible speaker and needs lessons on public speaking and how to enunciate. Leave the vocal fry to teenage girls. Why not get the professionals who voiced the intro and let the host go back to his Jr. High morning pa announcements.
2020-03-11
3. Frustrating Audio - I love the content of this show. However, the audio is so frustrating. The main host will sound really loud and then all the sudden it’s like he’s whispering and you can’t hear what he said. Then the ads start and it’s a whole new level of loud. I have to adjust the volume more times within a minute span than seems reasonable.
2020-03-09
4. Love it - I saw their YouTube a couple of weeks/months ago and decided to give them a try here as they've made their YT quite entertaining. It's fun, family friendly and short. I'd love a longer version if possible to hear while I'm driving, but hey, that's just a suggestion. I feel like you've set an aim at a short min or less and it seems like you have saved countless minutes of people's lives by doing so, attracting more users. Keep it up! We hear you. Best regards, a viewer.
2019-12-30
5. Pentagon podcast - So you’re Schiffless podcast today on a supposedly news podcast states with, even as you put it no actual PROOF!, that the pentagon may have awarded Microsoft it’s cloud business cause Trump hates Bezos and so he influenced the head of the defense dept. How about waiting for actual proof before you state something that some people will take as gospel. Talk about stoking the fires.
2019-10-31
6. Not bad, but... - I (try) to listen to this podcast every day.
It’s a GREAT source of info on what’s happening in tech.
Two minor complaints:
One, please see if the volume on the main male commentator (I’m sorry that I don’t know his name) can be adjusted. He either sounds like he’s recording in a cave, or he goes from being almost whisper-like to YELLING. Unbearable, at times.
Second, please stick to tech. Updates on the drama in Washington, D.C. have nothing to do with technology news.
2019-10-10
The Official AWS Podcast is a podcast for developers and IT professionals looking for the latest news and trends in storage, security, infrastructure, serverless, and more. Join Simon Elisha and Hawn Nguyen-Loughren for regular updates, deep dives, launches, and interviews. Whether you’re training machine learning models, developing open source projects, or building cloud solutions, the Official AWS Podcast has something for you.
Release date: 2023-03-06
The Big Technology Podcast takes you behind the scenes in the tech world featuring interviews with plugged-in insiders and outside agitators. Alex Kantrowitz, a Silicon Valley journalist who's interviewed the world's top tech CEOs — from Mark Zuckerberg to Larry Ellison — is the host.
Release date: 2023-03-01
Comments
1. Must listen! - Regardless of your perspective regarding big tech - Alex is a can’t miss resource and guide! He curates conversations - and topics - with a depth, breadth and energy that only someone truly committed to unpacking the nuance of big tech’s role in our world can. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
2022-11-09
2. I don’t miss an episode - Alex’s depth of reporting experience shows in his ability to ask hard hitting questions. I like that I can never really tell exactly where he stands on issues. It keeps the episodes honest and nuanced. Often while I am listening I think “that is exactly the question I was hoping you would hit them with”. Unquestionably one of the best interviewers in tech.
2022-08-15
3. Hilarious - Listening to the most recent episode about Musk buying Twitter and the pretzel-twisting failure you two did to explain it was hilarious. You know exactly why he’s buying it: Twitter censors speech. That frustrates Musk and more people than you’re willing to admit on your stroke-cast. Good luck with your line of thinking.
2022-04-06
4. Nuanced and Informative - I heartily recommend adding Alex Kantrowitz’ Big Technology to your must-hear podcast shortlist for many reasons. . Big Technology is always insightful and informative, thanks to highly knowledgeable guests
. Alex’ podcast is not just about Big Tech (as if that isn’t interesting enough) but also sprinkles in topical discussions on the economy at large and geopolitics
. This is big… unlike other unnamed podcasts (but you know who they are) Alex guides his guests to explain complex topics by asking the kind of questions we all have, rather than questions designed to make him look smart. He’s also not afraid to interject his opinion on occasion, but does so in a way that helps convey the nuances associated with complex tech issues.
. …And did I mention Alex’ calming, mellifluous podcast voice? Sign up for Big Technology! You’ll be glad you did.
2022-03-17
5. Insightful and Thoughtprovoking! - First time listener! Thoroughly enjoyed the discussion with Brian Morrissey about the move away from writing for algorithms and the creator economy. I hadn’t really considered the scaling problem that will come for content creators who build relationships with their audiences - there’s only so much “personalization” a machine can do to build an authentic connection. Looking forward to listening to more of your podcasts which are now part of my regular rotation.
2022-03-02
6. A nuanced, actually balanced take on Big Tech - I appreciate that Alex is attempting to do something rare in the marketplace: provide a “cool-headed, nuanced look” at the technology-based forces that are shaping our world. He has his biases and assumptions, but they come from being a sharp observer of the space, with access to some of the most importa’t voices in the field. I'm a faithful listener, and appreciate his efforts to go beyond the gotcha headlines to get into the meat of the matters around regulating, breaking up, and possibly reigning in, Big Technology.
2021-08-15
7. Conversations erudite and thought-provoking, bringing many concepts into laymen’s terms - Since subscribing, I have enjoyed playing catch up with past episodes while staying up on recent uploads, all the while learning, laughing, definitively not laughing, and challenging myself to go deeper into my understanding of the topics brought forth in each conversation. I cannot recommend enough giving any of these a listen. Thank you!
2021-02-06
8. Unique Perspectives - Alex has great first hand experience with the major technology companies. His depth in technology, his practical approach and his incredible network being a unique perspective to the societal, business, political and cultural implications for technology. This podcast isn’t for the traditional technologist but rather for those looking for the bigger implications of technology on the world. This one is a can’t miss weekly for me!
2021-01-29
A weekly look at all things Microsoft, including Windows, Office, Xbox, Enterprise, and more. Join Leo Laporte and two of the foremost Windows watchers in the world, Paul Thurrott of Thurrott.com, and Richard Campbell. Records live every Wednesday at 2:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific / 19:00 UTC.
Release date: 2023-03-01
Comments
1. Hard No! to Richard Campbell - We’re witnessing the death of once great podcast and really, I think, of a podcast network. Welcome to old guys talking about random stuff. The worst possible choice to replace Mary Jo. This podcast was already pretty much unlistenable without Mary Jo Foley. Now it has tipped the scales entirely. Every show on Twit has become nothing but inside baseball. I don’t think they care about being interesting or on topic anymore.
2023-01-12
2. Depressing Weekly - Like others have said, this show is really depressing. Leo barely pays attention, Paul rants, and Mary Jo nods. It wears. There’s not a better over-arching Microsoft podcast out there, which is also quite sad. I’ve listened for years because there’s content in the middle of all the negativity, but it’s time to move on and get my MS content elsewhere. You really have to be a masochist to stay subscribed and listening.
2021-12-26
3. Most depressing show on TWIT - Every topic is created by a sigh, a complaint or an excuse about why the Windows / Microsoft world is this terrible. I can’t believe you’ve had the careers that you have, feeling so dispassionate. I don’t think we are looking for journalists to be cheerleaders, but this show is simply depressing. I wanted to broaden my knowledge of the Windows world for work but can’t do it. I’m out. I wish you happier lives.
2021-11-13
4. Great show for bedtime listening! - This is a show like none other. Most of the show is made up of ASMR-style sighing and awkward, drawn-out pauses. Mary Jo’s “yep”s throughout the show are her primary contribution to the conversation, and slowly lulls you to sleep. Paul’s knowledge is evident but his highly dispassionate style and constant sighing shows he’s incredibly bored (or maybe frustrated) by Microsoft. Leo Laporte seems equally bored and drones quietly into the mic. The whole thing has me snoozing in no time. In all seriousness, all of the above is absolutely true. Why do these hosts seem so annoyed by the subject they’re covering? If these people want an example of a good tech show they should listen to any Jupiter Broadcasting Linux show. At least they sound interested in what they’re saying.
2021-11-06
5. Leo should give up on being host - Overall the podcast is informative, but should probably be around half an hour with an option to run longer of many things are happening. Way too many / too long ads, but that is not unique to this podcast. Most importantly Leo often seems distracted or checked out. It would probably be better if he replaced himself with one of the temporary hosts while traveling.
2021-09-23
6. Need a new host - Paul is like a black hole of negativity. All he does is complain…about everything. He loathes Apple to his core so if that subject comes up that is what you get. Marry Jo needs to distance herself from both Paul and Leo who is just a mess. This pod cast is about Windows beta builds and negativity. Leo hates Windows but I guess this pod cast brings him some $$$…maybe??? Would I recomend this to a friend…NO WAY.
2021-05-02
7. My Favortie Podcast - Windows Weekly is one of my podcasts. I have listened to it for over a decade and found the information useful to my job as an IT manager of Microsoft technologies. I learn something new in every podcast from Leo, Paul, and Mary Jo. I highly recommend the podcast for anyone that wants to know the latest about Microsoft.
2021-01-23
8. Current Windows updates - I am a Mac user primarily in most of my work, but I do have a Surface Pro and run Windows in a Parallels VM on my MacBook Pro. I have read and enjoyed Mary Jo and Paul for years. They are a calming force in the technology world which is chaotic at times. I look forward to the beer picks of the week as well.
2020-05-28
Tune in as CoinDesk Editor Adam B. Levine and Associate Producer Adrian Blust run down daily action in crypto markets and some of the most important recent industry developments.
Release date: 2023-03-05
Comments
1. Best Podcast in Crypto - This podcast is really the best. It is a great podcast for those who are looking for crypto and economic news. Adam is honestly great. I love his delivery and his ability to share facts and news in an balanced way. Most of the how is straight facts but if there is a subject or story he has an opinion, he gives it in a way that is usually funny and not overbearing. Most importantly, Adam makes it clear when he is giving you his opinion or if there is any possible conflict of interest. If you are looking for an intelligent, no B.S. crypto podcast, this is the one for you.
2023-02-21
2. Flooded with junk? This is clean - In a world full of moon boys, annoying youtubers who look shocked in every thumbnail, this is an absolute breath of fresh air. I look for good crypto content on the daily, between Coin Bureau and this podcast, I am satiated. Here’s the thing, though, I’ve listened to CoinDesk live on youtube etc., most of the time they are annoying people who spout things I could talk about it I googled for minutes, meaning surface level knowledge. Even though this is from CoinDesk, it is anything but that drivel. Give it a shot and you’ll be able to see the difference.
2022-12-06
3. If you listen to just one crypto podcast... - I am highly appreciative to CoinDesk for starting this podcast! As a listener to a large variety of crypto podcasts, I can say that Host Adam B. Levine got almost everything right with this: ) length - each one is under minutes. THANK YOU! While I understand the depth needed to fully explore many blockchain/crypto topics, far too many in this space require the listener to make an hour time commitment, every time. Markets Daily is bigger than a bite, but quick enough to consume in a reasonable/enjoyable time frame. ) format - two primary correspondents, without guest interviews. This keeps it moving fast and organized , with no sales agenda from the guest. News highlights followed by a note in depth timely topic keeps me feeling informed every time. ) music - I like the ambience it adds. A friendly, welcoming feel that reflects the inclusive intent of this show. Markets Daily is an essential addition to the crypto podcast world. If you’re only going to listen to one crypto/blockchain podcast, I recommend making it this one.
2020-01-02
Bennett Tomlin and Cas Piancey discuss historical moments in the Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and finance spaces, mainly focusing on frauds, exchange hacks, exit scams, and other malfeasance.
Release date: 2023-03-04
Comments
1. Awesome podcast! - I don’t know anything about crypto and I don’t care about it, but I love this podcast. I find it engaging and entertaining even though I often don’t understand what they are talking about. Bennett and Cas are both clearly very intelligent and diligent in their research. Their dynamic is engaging, they are likable, passionate people, and their interview skills are top notch!! Listen to this podcast!!
2022-12-16
2. Exquisite Research, Well-Communicated, Timely, and Important - Both hosts have a talent for explaining complex ideas in comprehensible ways. Bennett provides the detailed, well-researched expertise about finance, companies’ histories, and the relevant tech. Cas has a solid understanding of these subjects and also has a quick intuition for when the listener (at least in my case :) ) needs more background or a quick explanation. All of their guests are well-selected experts in the particular episode’s subject matter. There is no fluff or wasted time, but neither does any episode feel rushed. This podcast is an invaluable public service. I have been interested in the situation with crypto-“currencies” since I watched Dan Olson’s documentary “Line Goes Up,” and I have found few resources that are better that this podcast in providing up-to-date factual information. Thank you both. And thank you to all your guests, who are speaking up to help counter the general media’s neglectful, credulous, irresponsible promotion of crypto.
2022-06-20
3. Great show - entertaining and well-researched - Really glad I stumbled on this show! I didn’t know much about crypto or finance at large before starting to listen but the hosts do a great job at sharing thoughtful commentary on crypto and it’s pitfalls. The rapport between Cas and Bennett is also great!
2022-05-07
4. One of the Few Remaining Bastions of Truth - BT and Cas are some of the few voices speaking truth about the pervasive rot within the crypto world. They are intelligent, selfless, and at times, even funny. It is my belief that much of the crypto world is an elaborate Ponzi scheme accelerated by fraud. These two hosts do a remarkable job identifying and explaining this fraud to the layperson. Thank you both for all you do!
2022-04-26
5. The OC lead me to CCC - It all started with an NYT article about Ben McKenzie’s quest to shine a light on the crypto world and luckily it lead me to Crypto Critics’ Corner. Such a good podcast that has taught me so much and confirmed that I know nothing about crypto and blockchain. This podcast has been invaluable to my search for answers and pointed me to many great resources. I have heard all of the episodes and look forward to hearing what comes next.
2022-04-24
6. Honest and entertaining look at the many sides of crypto - Like a lot of listeners, I think I found this podcast because I was looking for info on a particular thing I’d heard news about, but was soon captivated by the excellent hosts and guests and started to listen to the rest of their episodes. Really informative and fun listen.
2022-04-15
7. - I actually listen to the podcast on a different platform but it doesn’t allow me to write a review, and these guys deserve one. I first started listening to the podcast when Jacob Silverman & Ben Mackenzie appeared as guests, and I have since binged most of the episodes. I enjoy the question/answer thing that Cas and Bennett have going on, where Bennett gets into the technical details and Cas reframes and digs in further. Really looking forward to future episodes - keep up the great work! Suggestion - I would be interested in an (series of?) episode(s) that digs into some of the ideological underpinnings of crypto. Peter Thiel is a genuinely scary man and I don’t think I would survive in the neo-feudalist hellscape of his dreams, and I think it’s not always apparent to the average crypto consumer that that is the driving force behind these technologies.
2022-04-06
8. I bought an old iPhone just to review this podcast - my favorite episodes are and with Frances Coppola but more recently episode with Josh Cincinnati demonstrates just how much respect and credibility Bennet and Cas have with the crypto community who want to hear criticism that is both fair and balanced. If I bought an iPhone to just review the podcast you can take minutes of your day to just listen to part of an episode. A valuable and worthwhile way to spend my time and yours!
2022-03-31
A weekly discussion of tech news between Marton (TechAltar) and Tristan (researcher for The Friday Checkout). Available ad-free & early access at https://nebula.tv/chillout
Release date: 2023-03-04
Noticias diarias del show Un Nuevo Día
Release date: 2023-03-03
Welcome to Geek Warning, a podcast focused on how bikes work and how to make them better. Hosted by Dave Rome and Caley Fretz, along with whoever else we can find, this weekly show is your fix for tech geekitude, covering the latest tech news, industry trends, and whatever else catches our fancy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Release date: 2023-02-24
Comments
1. STARS - Can we leave nasty comments as long as we give a star review? D. Rome, have you tried the ProBikeGarage app? I use it for keeping track of which of my chains are in need of wax. It logs the miles on each bike via a sync w/Strava and gives you maintenance warnings. My issue is making sure I change my bike on Strava. It’s not without its quirks, but I find it helpful for keeping track of tires, chains, chainrings and cassettes.
2023-02-25
2. Great Cycling Tech Podcast from the Best in the Business - Until I started listening to this podcast I hardly knew which end of my imitation Park Tool hammer to use to knock my derailleur into alignment. Now I know, and my life is forever enriched for this knowledge. The crew at Geek Warning provides an honest and “unsponsored” forum for bike junkies needing their next tech fix.
2023-02-20
3. Great content - Great crew, good listening. Please keep the volume of your speech level. You sometimes drop into a muffled mumble often in a long, winded sentence when you’re making a key point, then pick up volume again at the end with an exclamation. Makes it hard to listen to, at least in a car. Please and thank you. Really enjoying the content.
2023-02-19
4. Bike tech geeks assemble!!! - The band is back together! If you are into bike and tool tech (a long with a heavy dose of sarcastic humor) you are in the right place. The crew gives their honest opinion about the industry; good and bad. However, if your main tool is a hammer and WD- is your lubricant of choice this might not be your podcast. Or, maybe it is since the crew is more than willing to coach your through updating your toolbox and methods.
2023-02-10
5. So happy to have this “back” - Yes it’s a new podcast, but after Outside did all the worst things and decimated CyclingTips, I’m super, super happy to have the spiritual successor to the old podcasts available. Only two episodes in but I’m already quite sure these guys are going to do great things. Call it a hunch based on past performance.
2023-02-09
Tech News Weekly hosted by Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent brings you interviews from tech journalists who make or break the top stories of the week. Jason and Mikah give you more context and perspective, with an in-depth look at the fast-paced world of technology and how it is changing our lives. Records every Thursday at 2:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific / 19:00 UTC.
Release date: 2023-03-02
Comments
1. Far better tech shows exist - This show feels like a relic of the pre-podcast days in which it is bloated with too many low quality topics and discussion from hosts who aren’t that prepared. The ads are obnoxious and the topics drift around without moderator discipline. You can find far better tech podcasts than this one.
2021-11-28
2. Not what it used to be. - The hosts have very little chemistry. I feel like the only time Jason talks is to tell us about an ad, and the other guy (don’t even remember his name) is just so dull, and the questions they ask are mud and and simple. The discussions went from being insightful and interesting to now just being older Gen-X adults just not understanding something. It kinda just feels like a B-tier version of the main show, something Laporte let go downhill long ago. I was hoping to resubscribe to the TWiT network now that i have time to listen to podcasts again, but it’s just not what it used to be. What a shame.
2021-10-10
3. Unsubscribed - I was a listener for months now, but today I just could not continue. They had Damon Perez discussing hardware obsolescence and how software sometimes drives this issue. Complained about how Apple does this with their iPhones, but then mentioned how they have gotten a “little bit better” as the latest iOS still supports the iPhone s… which was released in !! Also complained about hardware obsolescence… my wife and I still use our iPhone ’s and likely won’t upgrade until we are forced… but these phones have lasted far longer than anticipated. If you cannot find better guests than this, there are far more informative podcasts available.
2021-04-30
4. Sad they refuse to learn - I really trust this show for tech news but listening to Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent say things like they dont want to “learn about crypto” made me sad. Rather then understand bitcoins almost years of uncensored money they puff the idea away. I would hope they can get a guest like Pomp or alike to explain the finer points in simple language. Also any guest they have to talk about bitcoin always seems deliberately underinformed.
2021-04-04
5. Refreshing, Organic and a Good Time! - I know I know - another amazing podcast to recommend to you. Before you say “I have enough podcasts on my list...” let me ask you this - do you listen to a variety of podcasts? I personally enjoy the mystery/solving crimes podcasts - but soon realized I had only tapped into a fraction of what is out there. So I decided to broaden my mind and searched for tech related podcasts (since that is where I lack the most). This was one of the suggestions that appeared - Tech News Weekly. I decided to give it a go - and I am so glad I did! Jason and Mikah are genuinely enjoyable to watch! Their energy is contagious and I have learned something new every episode I have watched. I HIGHLY suggest subscribing to these two (plus amazing guests) right now! Thank you for keeping the podcast world exciting, fresh and accurate. I appreciate you both!
2021-02-04
6. I like it - It's a great show. I just wished they focused less on commercial tech stuff and more on government and academic tech. I'm not looking to buy the next Apple or Amazon so-and-so. I want to know what's the cutting edge of tech. How's that James Webb telescope doing? Also, why are there reviews from ? I thought this show only had episodes to date?
2018-01-29
7. This used to be awesome - This was great as a daily tech podcast. I mostly did the audio version. It was great to hear the tech news on my way into work. Now this is a glorified weekly wrap up. There are enough of those. Please bring back the daily format. I enjoy the hosts. I enjoy the network. I haven’t unsubscribed, but I’m getting there.
2017-12-11
8. More political views intertwined with tech news... - Decent tech news made boring and ultimately led to me un-subscribing because the hosts, Megan in particular, feels as though her politically motivated comments about certain people and companies are universally accepted. Sorry but there are much better ways to get tech news. No thanks.
2017-09-23
Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Stacey Higginbotham, Ant Pruitt, and their guests talk about the latest Google and cloud computing news. Records live every Wednesday at 5:00pm Eastern / 2:00pm Pacific / 22:00 UTC.
Release date: 2023-03-02
Comments
1. It just keeps getting less worth listening to - Leo Laporte keeps bemoaning that he’s losing advertisers, probably because he’s losing listeners as well. Leo, Jeff, and company are extremely self indulgent in their conversation, as though they have no concern for whether what they are saying would be interesting to the audience. They are also nearly solely focused on Elon Musk, Twitter and other “social media” companies to the near exclusion of all other topics. I don’t mind listening to brief discussions but hours of non-stop fixation on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok and Jeff yelling “moral panic” every minutes, is not interesting.
2023-03-02
2. Stop the politics and discuss Google - I used to listen to this show years ago but stopped because of all the political discussion that was irrelevant to the show. I recently gave it a listen again to see if it has changed and unfortunately it hasn’t. Additionally, the show is called this week in Google but I found that Google is hardly discussed.
2022-08-30
3. gone downhill - There was a time when a high-level, serious intellectual discussion about tech could be heard here. Now it’s all personalities and filler. Ant Pruitt adds zero value to an already watered-down discussion about one company. And there’s already a show for Android so what’s left is… chit-chat about Stacey’s headaches and barking dog. This Week In IOT would be a better focus. Jeff Jarvis is a distinguished journalist; it’s beneath him to have to sit for hours to only discuss Google, and really kind of silly.
2021-06-18
4. Interesting and insightful on the GooG - Great tidbits on iOt as well Can be broad ranging since it’s about Google The Journalism aspect is straight from a professor, which is its own course in thought experiments And some of their guest are phenomenal. If you did t realize all the hooks Google is into, scan through some of these netcasts and be rewarded with insights
2021-03-10
5. Enjoyable if meandering ride - The balance of backgrounds makes tackling some of the heavier issues a full and lively discussion. There's also lots of nerdery with things from web technologies to IOT chipsets to publishing business models. They have done a better job recently in not falling into many political wormholes, which I know a lot will appreciate.
2021-01-24
6. Must Listen Podcast - This podcast is a must listen podcast for all. Informative and entertaining conversations from some of the best minds in the industry. Leo hosts every week Stacy and Jeff with Ant to discuss current events and news from the world of Google which touches on many subjects. The knowledge displayed each week is better than any other podcast I have heard with such a wide range of subjects. They make a fabulous panel and it’s enjoyable. Give this a listen for a few weeks and you’ll be hooked.
2021-01-23
7. This week in “moral panic” - The title is a misnomer at this point. It’s more about the shady stuff that Google/Facebook/Amazon and sometimes Apple/Microsoft do. Which is fine if it’s good analysis. And the politics don’t necessarily bother me because tech news and politics are necessarily intertwined in . I used to listen to this every week but I’ve had to switch in the middle of the episode for the last two weeks because I can’t take Jeff Jarvis’ defense of FB anymore. FB has been used to poison the minds of half my family and he seems unable to grasp, for example, that just because his personal FB feed isn’t full of nazi stuff doesn’t mean that people with less education and less obvious left-leaning politics aren’t fed that crap. When people say critical things about “out of touch liberal white elite academics in ivory towers”, it’s people like him being criticized. And I say that as a liberal white academic who is neither elite, out of touch (hopefully), and who has yet to be given a tower of any sort. If I can’t make it through an episode of this without yelling at Jeff through the speakers and shutting the podcast off I’m just not going to try anymore. And that makes me a bit sad. I’ll listen to the rest of TWiT though. Just not this one.
2020-12-17
8. Leo is Tired and Doesn’t Care, phones it in - I have been a listener since day one with Gina Trapani, Jarvis, and Leo. Jeff Jarvis, and Gina’s replacement Higgabothem, are wonderful. Ant Pruitt is getting his legs and this latest show, Spot., he started speaking up more. Leo, needs to go. When he is on vacation the show is much better with Jason Howell who takes his job as host seriously by doing the work and knowing what will be discussed. He also keeps the ball rolling in a meaningful direction with great directional questions. If it wasn’t for Jeff and Higgabothem I would dump this podcast. The insight Jeff gives on advertising, media, politics is excellent even if I don’t agree with him on some things. And Higgy’s home tech is interesting. Her input gives me insight into what is coming around the corner for the home. I continue to listen b because of that but Leo is phoning it in and the topic bland I delete.
2020-09-14
As one of the longest-running podcasts, "Grumpy Old Geeks" discovers what went wrong on the Internet, and who's to blame. Every week they cut through the BS from big tech and tell you what's really going on. With wide-ranging topics, this show has something for everyone. There is a reason Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and that crowd all hate this podcast. Listen and find out for yourself!
Release date: 2023-03-04
Comments
1. Good listening as we slide toward our inevitable doom - If you remember making web pages during the first internet bubble, then these are your people. Experience your inevitable physical decline with friends who are going through the same thing. If you are young, then use this podcast to find out about how in the future good eating and exercise habits become a matter of life and death. Also, there’s tech news sprinkled in from the jaded point of view of people who have seen it all before. My only criticism is the segment with Dave Bittner should be renamed from “Security Ha” to “Shooting the Breeze with Dave.” Regardless, it’s a segment I look forward to each week. I will continue to listen for as long as all continue to survive.
2023-01-30
2. Enjoyable banter - I was looking for an everyday podcast, one that I could throw on while driving to work or just walking around the store or what have you, came upon this podcast and I’m sincerely enjoying at, even after episodes (we’ll see about haha) all in all, it’s enjoyable and I would suggest it to other peeps, assuming they have a general geeky aloofness about them
2022-10-31
3. Always learning, always grumpy - I’ve been enjoying GoG for quite a while now. They bring humor and insight to a variety of aspects of modern life, from data security and privacy to the bewildering variety of gadgets that impact our lives. And, despite their grumpiness, there is a real kindness to them and the way they respect the people and world around them. Not the snarky review rhymes ask for, but the five stars they deserve
2022-10-03
4. NFTs helped me write this review. - Sold all my album cover NFTs just so I could buy a new deep purple TB IPhone Pro Max so I could write this review in iTunes. As a year old IT veteran and long time listener, Jason and Brian dish common sense like a comically burned out IT guy who has had about enough of your malarky. Here just take it away and get out of my office. And can’t forget the jewel of the show, Dave Bitner, a security expert and self confirmed furry who will make you lie awake at night and wonder if your stuff is secure. I secretly think Dave is an AI - how could he possibly have time to record all those other excellent podcasts?
2022-09-19
5. Old Men Yell at Cloud - Long time listener, and donator, I think it's finally time to abandon this podcast. The hosts have gone from Grumpy Old Geeks to B chin Old Boomers. From the entitled rant to the Plan B bungle, the humor is waning and anger is amping. Maybe I can find my tech fix in one of Bittner's four other podcasts.
2022-07-04
6. boring and definately grumpy - POST COVID UPDATE: Nope. Political echo chamber virtue signaling. COVID UPDATE: I really enjoyed the show with these two grumpy ole geeks when they talk about technology. Which is % of the show. I stopped listening in . i just couldnt take all of the political conversations and political jabs! their political views mirror the latest main stream media headlines. main stream media is quite biased and polarized. so are these guys and are void of critical thinking. However, PLEASE, FOR GOD’s SAKE, STOP TALKING ABOUT POLITICS and other stuff you have “opinions” about that have nothing to do with what most people want to hear from you. based on what you think is going on anywhere in a very complex and fluid world you have very little clue about other than the fake news from main stream media you read, hear or see. Especially stop getting upset what politics you see on social media! You should know better;)
2022-05-15
7. Great grumpiness! - Love these guys. Love the banter between them. I always put them at the top of the list when the show arrives. Security Ha is one of my favs as is the library. I have gotten some great suggestions and I even tried some they stated weren't good (and they were right!) Dave Bitner is a great addition to Security Ha. Just got back from vacation and had episodes to listen to. Score! Keep on grumping!
2022-02-14
8. Great Tech Show w/ Syfy Sprinkled In - Jason and Brian are amazing hosts delivering great tech content. I especially love Jason‘s detail to the quality of the podcast that they produce as there are many podcasts out there that sound like crap. They are informed and do their research and don’t fly by the seat of their pants for the most part. My favorite part is the Syfy sorry no wait security section with Dave. You guys make me laugh every week. Keep up the good work.
2022-02-08
The stories and people behind the code. Hear stories of software development from interesting people.
Release date: 2023-02-02
Comments
1. Amazing Podcast About Software Development - Adam brings in a wide variety of guests, presenting engaging conversations about the very art and nature of software development. Regardless of where you are in your journey or where you work (frontend, backend and everything in between) there are insights to be gained. Additionally there is a really vibrant slack community for the podcast. I can’t recommend this one enough!
2021-03-07
2. Exactly what is devs need - As devs, we solve problems for a living. We love problems! Sharing problem stories is one of the best past times of any profession. It’s about time we got a podcast for us Comp sci / dev folks that has stories and problems. Excellent idea for a podcast, and it’s really interesting! If you work in development this def something fun to listen to while you work.
2020-12-11
3. Empowering, insightful and actionable! - Whether you’re well established as a technology leader, or just getting started building a codebase that’s built to last within your organization - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Adam does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge range of topics related to the ins and outs of building elegant software - from leaders who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
2020-03-19
4. Fantastic For Newbs & Experts! - I was introduced to CoRecursive by a friend who also responsible for getting me excited and engaged with Scala / Functional Programming. I was immediately enthralled with the depth of the topics, the audio quality, Adam’s expertise in thoughtfully guiding the direction of the interviews, and the desire to understand software development in each episode. Every time I listen to one of these podcasts I can’t help but feel that I’m sitting in the lecture hall at some reputable institution, learning from the very best thought leaders in the field. What’s more is that Adam breaks down these concepts into bite size pieces that even a newb can process and understand. If you just want to learn more advanced programmatic concepts, but in an unbiased, fun, objective way, through self-introspection, and learning from industry leaders, then this is the podcast for you.
2019-06-01
5. Casually informative - The talks are informative but the interviews are allowed to wonder off topic. Makes it good for learning while distracted. Show notes and references are more than enough to read more when you need more. Having a focused topic helps make ever episode useful unlike software engineering daily or others that talk about far too many distinct topics.
2019-03-12
6. Stimulating conversations with great guests! - Stimulating, in-depth conversations with great guests about interesting topics. I've only listened to the first episode. Guests have already included John De Goes, Edwin Brady (author of Idris), Miles Sabin (author of shapeless), Runar Bjarnason ("Functional Programming in Scala," aka "The Red Book") and Jim Blandy ("Programming Rust: Fast, Safe Systems Development") Adam is a great interviewer. No product pitches, or tightly scripted Q&A sessions. Listen to very smart people talking off the cuff about their work and what interests them.
2018-10-14
Every week day, Certified Scrum Master, Agile Coach and business consultant Vasco Duarte interviews Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches from all over the world to get you actionable advice, new tips and tricks, improve your craft as a Scrum Master with daily doses of inspiring conversations with Scrum Masters from the all over the world. Stay tuned for BONUS episodes when we interview Agile gurus and other thought leaders in the business space to bring you the Agile Business perspective you need to ...
Release date: 2023-03-04
Comments
1. So much intelligence! - Vasco has a talent for bringing out his interviewees most cutting edge thoughts. In every show that I listen to, I leave not only smarter because of what I learned from the show, I leave with a bakers dozen new ideas of my OWN inspired by what I learned from the show. Thank you for being such an excellent interviewer!
2019-02-07
2. Scrum Master - I listen every day on my morning and/or evening commute. I gain useful insights, encouragement, and new ideas to explore each and every episode. The podcast is superbly done with quality bumper music, voice clarity, terrific guests, and a masterful host. Scrum masters, agile coaches, and any other scrum practitioners should be listening to this podcast!
2017-06-08
3. Best Software Development Podcast, by Far - I have to say, this podcast is relevant and useful for more than just Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches! The guests tell stories about their team challenges and which techniques they have used that been successful, and where they have seen anti-patterns that have lead to failure. I highly recommend for anyone involved with software development teams who want to try something new to improve.
2016-01-15
4. Agile Coach - I have really enjoyed this podcast. Every ScrumMaster will benefit by listening to this material. Vasco is presenting short hard hitting interviews that discuss not only day to day activities that ScrumMasters face, but also the bigger picture. He is truly interested in helping every Scrum Team improve. I highly recommend this podcast.
2015-04-11
Leo Laporte brings some of the most interesting personalities in technology together to talk about the most important issues. Fun, relaxed, informative and always entertaining, count on TWiT for the best tech podcasts in the world. Catch all the shows live 24 / 7 / 365 at https://twit.tv/live
Release date: 2023-03-05
Comments
1. STOP interrupting your guests Leo - Your guests start to speak and you interrupt them ALL the time. Let them speak, most of the time they know more about the subject then you Leo. The $ dollar paywall is hurting TWiT more then you know. Many podcasts are now behind a paywall, so how does one expect to get advertisers? It just keeps going downhill. Maybe retire and let Ant take over.
2023-01-23
2. Visionless journalists, stifle innovation - There seems to be a fascination with hating on Elon Musk. While I am not a fan of Mr. Musk, Laporte and Mr. “Big Auto Guy” Sam do is hate on someone who puts their money where their mouth is and attempts to innovate. If these guys could insult the late Steve Jobs’ vision and get away with it they should. Instead Laporte spends all his ad money buying toys and asks people to join Club Twit to fund his failed business. What do you know Leo?
2022-10-18
3. Tech made interesting - Leo and his team do such a great job providing info on a mix of tech related topics and insights from cutting edge to tried and true but all leading back to how it affects me and/or how I can use it to improve my life both personally and professionally. I’ve been listening for years. Huge fan. Leo is so NICE and so SMART!
2020-11-21
4. Entertaining and Informative - I used to have ZDTV and then TechTV going all the time back in the day. I discovered to my surprise a couple years ago that Leo never stopped. I’d been out of the loop! Not every show is for everyone, but I’ve got or I listen to regularly. TWiT and MacBreak Weekly are my favorites for the panel discussions. iOS Today is a bit lighter but I enjoy it. Security Now is fascinating but a bit over my head but I feel like I learn a lot. I listen to TWiG and occasionally Windows Weekly. I miss the New Screen Savers and hope it’ll come back someday. It was the only one I regularly watched on video, although they do all the shows on video too. To respond to other reviews that seem to be personal attacks for some reason: Yes, there are ads. That’s what keeps the shows going. There’s no Patreon link or begging for money in other ways, so the ads are necessary. About half the ads are relevant to me but that’s better than the proportion on tv or radio. Politics do creep in occasionally, and they are liberal with a bit of a libertarian bent sometimes. But why should they have anything good to say about people in a certain party who continually try to enact policies that are detrimental to, and dangerous for, technology users? And yeah, they rely heavily on Leo, but that’s why I listen. He’s entertaining. There’s a very occasional joke that borders on bad taste, although this seems to have lessened since I started listening. And I know some people seem to have issues with some of his history, but that hardly seems relevant. All I know is that I’ve looked forward to my commute since I added these shows to my podcast rotation. Keep up the great work, everyone!
2019-06-06
5. Lisa’s Lover - Since Lisa has taken over the day to day programming, TWiT has become a waste land of uninteresting blabber. She has cut the staff to the bare bones, resting upon Leo’s work that built the network. If you subscribe you will furthering Leo’s&Lisa’s business model of screwing the listener.
2018-09-25
6. A Commercial Delivery Platform - The TWiT.tv network is essentially a platform for the delivery of lengthy and frequent commercials, mostly for products and services which are completely uninteresting and/or irrelevant to their stated target audience. I propose a new drinking game: take a hit each time Leo mentions porn, or makes a thinly veiled unsavory remake to, or about, a female co-host or guess. I'm not prudish, but this shows do have "Clean" tags. Download and listen at your own risk…
2016-08-07
7. If you're a Liberal you'd probably like it - But I'm not so after listening for a few years I've had enough Republican bashing. Time to unsubscribe. Not sure why you'd want to piss off half the US population but if that's your business model more power to you. I use to fast forward two minutes every time they mentioned politics then ten then thirty finally I gave up. Politics aside the content was pretty good. I listen to Security Now as well and almost unsubscribed to that as well when they pooh poohed Hillary's email problem. I hope that show stays apolitical.
2016-07-26
8. TWiT "all shows"...great idea, but... - I was recent poking around the Podcasts on iTunes and found "TWiT ALL SHOWS"!!! What a marvelous idea...
I use podcasts of twit shows while I run and eliminated all my buttons to one ALL SHOWS button (just delete the ones I won't listen to, or have already viewed, before downloading them!) My question: get an "ALL SHOWS VIDEO" selection too???
2013-05-26