Techsploder
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Techsploder episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Techsploder for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Techsploder episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Eddy Barker
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05/10/24 • 32 min
Jason Howell chats with Eddy Barker, an electrical engineer who grew up fascinated by science fiction television. That passion led him working with AT&T as he helped create DSL technology in the 1990's, paving the way for high-speed Internet in the homes of millions.
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- How Eddy started his time at AT&T and if developing DSL was his first project
- Eddy's early interest in communications technology like telephones, radio, and TV
- The challenges AT&T faced with dial-up internet and long connection durations
- How the idea of using existing telephone lines for DSL data came about
- Validating the DSL concept and any resistance faced during development
- The rise of companies like eBay, Amazon, and Napster enabled by DSL
- Common challenges between DSL and modern fiber deployments
- Eddy's vision for how technologies like the metaverse, AI, and high bandwidths will converge in the next decade
- A piece of technology from Eddy's youth that shaped his love for the field
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Megan Morrone
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05/31/24 • 52 min
From writing for late-90s dot com boom websites to catching her break on TechTV, to podcasting at TWiT and back to writing, Megan Morrone shares her insights on the promise and peril of AI, navigating social media, and the challenges of parenting in the digital age.
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- Megan Morrone vs Megan Moroney.
- Megan's time in the 90s at LookSmart and CitySearch.
- Why TechTV was different.
- Technology influences as a child.
- Parenting in the digital age: Now vs. Then.
- Megan's experience with social media platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn.
- Megan's thoughts on the promise and peril of AI and its impact on various aspects of life.
- The tech that lets Megan down.
- Megan's approach to tech cleanse and stepping away from technology.
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Liam Spradlin
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06/21/24 • 49 min
Join Jason Howell as he delves into the world of design with Liam Spradlin, discussing the subjective nature of design, the impact of generative AI, and Liam's experience creating the "Girasol" typeface.
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- Design influence in Switzerland
- Material Design and deep personal meaning
- Everything in design is interfacial
- Does AI bypass intentional design?
- Has Material Design achieved its purpose?
- Where Liam's design sense began as a kid
- Liam's Typeface design
- Knowing when a design is done
- Why do we accept bad design in tech?
- Esthetic value of vintage interfaces
- Laim's most cherished technology
Listen to the Design Notes podcast: https://designnotes.fm/
Read Liam's work on Interface Cade: https://interfacecafe.com/
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Christina Warren
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06/07/24 • 54 min
Christina Warren joins Jason Howell to talk about how nostalgia for the early Internet and failed technology companies has permeated her life in tech. From developer advocacy at Microsoft and Github to working in the tech journalism trenches at Mashable, Christina has stayed passionate about the possibilities of tech and its limitations.
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- Christina's experience of accidentally not hitting the "go live" button at the start of the interview, and the importance of redundancy in recording
- Her early memories and passion for technology, sparked by video games, gadgets, and the internet in the 90s
- Building her first website on GeoCities as a 12-year-old unpaid "community leader"
- Her collectibles obsession, including shoes and merchandise from failed/infamous tech companies like Theranos, FTX, Pets.com etc.
- Reminiscing about the spectacular dot-com boom and bust, and companies like Webvan, Pets.com that didn't survive
- Discussing the decline of TiVo and how the DVR experience has arguably gotten worse over time
- Her current role as a developer advocate at GitHub, and how to follow her work
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Tom Merritt
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05/03/24 • 47 min
Long-time tech podcasters Jason Howell and Tom Merritt take a trip down memory lane, sharing their career origins and the pivotal moments that shaped their paths in the world of tech.
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- Jason expressing appreciation for Tom as a collaborator and friend in the tech industry
- "Sliding door" moments in the professional lives of Tom and Jason.
- Tom's origin story of how he got into tech journalism at ZDTV/TechTV
- The creation of the Buzz Out Loud podcast at CNET in 2005
- The Buzztownarchive.com project preserving the Buzz Out Loud episodes
- The importance of the community built around their shows
- Seeing fans' lives progress over many years through their interactions
- Some of Tom's fondest early Internet memories.
- Tom's fanzine and early Internet websites including Subbrilliant.com
- Patron question: How Tom feels about his content being a part of generative AI databases.
Follow Tom's work:
Daily Tech News Show: dailytechnewsshow.com
Substack: techtom.substack.com
Website: tommerritt.com
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Alex Kantrowitz
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05/17/24 • 49 min
Alex Kantrowitz, author of "Always Day One," talks about his transition from political journalism to covering the tech industry, and how he applies lessons from tech giants' ability to reinvent themselves to his own business with Big Technology.
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Alex's journey from BuzzFeed to starting his own independent media company, Big Technology.
The experience of working at BuzzFeed and the challenges of being a serious news outlet within a site known for listicles and memes.
Writing the book "Always Day One" and the process of researching and interviewing tech giants like Amazon, Facebook, Google, Apple, and Microsoft.
Interviewing Mark Zuckerberg and the approach to asking insightful questions.
Applying lessons from tech giants' ability to reinvent themselves to his own business.
Alex's early career in politics and government work, and how it prepared him for covering tech.
Memorable moments from his youth that sparked his interest in journalism and technology.
The importance of taking chances and not waiting for the perfect opportunity.
Check out Big Technology: http://www.bigtechnology.com
Read "Always Day One": https://alexkantrowitz.com/
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Dick DeBartolo
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06/14/24 • 51 min
Join Jason Howell as he explores the world of "low-tech" through the eyes of MAD Magazine's Dick DeBartolo, a media legend and true gadget aficionado with a knack for finding humor in the strangest places.
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CHAPTERS:
How Dick DeBartolo keeps his humor and fascination with technology, even for mundane gadgets.
Dick's early interest in technology and how it led to his work at Mad Magazine and game shows.
The story of how Dick started appearing on TV shows like Metro Media's Saturday Morning Live.
How Dick transitioned from TV to podcasting with Leo Laporte's TWiT network.
Dick's favorite gadgets, including the Slingbox and the world's first digital camera.
The nostalgia and ingenuity behind Dick's early 8mm films with sound effects.
A memorable story about a private train ride with Mad Magazine's publisher.
How technology has simplified video production and enabled remote appearances.
Check out The Giz Wiz: https://gizwiz.tv/
Visit Dick's website: http://www.gizwiz.biz
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Welcome to the Techsploder Podcast!
Techsploder
04/21/24 • 2 min
Join veteran tech podcaster Jason Howell as he sits down with intriguing tech minds for casual conversations that explore the human experience in a world engulfed by technology. From tech journalists and creators to entrepreneurs, Jason invites guests to share their journey through tech and reflect on the triumphs and struggles of being immersed in the always-evolving tech landscape. New episodes every Friday!
Episode 1 drops on Friday, May 3, 2024!
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Lamarr Wilson
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06/28/24 • 52 min
Lamarr Wilson, the "CEO of Unboxings", shares his journey from teaching tech in schools to becoming a wildly popular tech content creator known for his enthusiastic unboxing videos and comedic persona.
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Lamarr's background and how he got into tech/education
His early experiences with technology as a child
Discovering the internet and its impact
Transitioning from education to creating YouTube content
The origins of his YouTube channel and initial motivations
Developing a comedic persona and sense of humor on YouTube
Shifting focus to vertical video formats like TikTok and Instagram Reels
Motivations behind the format change and its impact on his career
The differences in effort between long and short-form content creation
How he approaches unboxing videos and the "CEO of Unboxings" moniker
His hopes for future smart home/AI technology advancements
Lamarr Wilson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamarrwilson
Lamarr Wilson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOcE8WdQOSeqFczVxGatGKg
Lamarr Wilson on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lamarrwilson
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Becca Farsace
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01/03/25 • 60 min
Jason Howell sits down with Becca Farsace to explore her transition from The Verge to independent content creation, managing ADD as a creator, her nostalgic attachment to the iPod Touch, and her goals for 2025. Becca also shares her number one piece of advice for people looking to start a YouTube channel in 2025.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Podcast begins
02:05 - Introducing Becca Farsace!
03:28 - Authenticity in content creation and connecting with the audience
07:11 - Allowing children access to social media and technology
08:51 - Becca's first cell phone and early mobile devices
13:59 - The iPad Touch and its impact on Becca's interest in technology
17:40 - Raving about the DJI Osmo Pocket 3
21:18 - Becca's experience creating the iJustine video as her last project at The Verge
26:39 - Transitioning from working at The Verge to becoming an independent creator
28:21 - Octopus Arms analogy and goals for 2025
33:07 - Becca's approach to creativity and breaking the rules in video production
34:11 - Challenges of being an independent creator, including thumbnails and titles
35:40 - Becca's experience with ADD and how she manages her work
39:55 - How Becca moved from behind the camera to in front of it
42:39 - Becca's big tip on how to start a YouTube channel in 2025
43:57 - The Apple QuickTake 200 camera and nostalgic tech
49:51 - Discussion about Google Glass and the future of smart glasses
53:32 - The Unihertz Jelly smartphone and minimalist phone designs
55:14 - THANK YOU to Becca!
57:39 - Everything else you need to know about Techsploder Podcast
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Podcast Q&A
Why did you start this show?
I have been in the tech industry for nearly 20 years and over that time I've had the opportunity to meet, interview, and befriend many big names. Techsploder is an opportunity for me to get to know them on a deeper level in a way that sets the tech news to the side and allows the human being to shine through.
What do you hope listeners gain from listening to your show?
That we are all human, driven by similiar passions in tech. That drive leads us all down different paths but we are united in our love of tech.
What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?
I am music production nut, so the podcast that I listen to that has me thinking "man I wish that was MY podcast" is Tape Notes. It's so perfect and exactly what I wish I could do weekly: Talk to people who are making cool music about exactly how they recorded it.
How did you come up with the name for your podcast?
I was taking my dogs for a walk and the name just popped in my mind. I was convinced it was already taken but alas it was not. I then spent a year working to figure out what I wanted it to represent and I landed on this podcast and the concept for my Techsploder YouTube channel.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Techsploder have?
Techsploder currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does Techsploder cover?
The podcast is about News, Tech News, Podcasts and Technology.
What is the most popular episode on Techsploder?
The episode title 'Eddy Barker' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Techsploder?
The average episode length on Techsploder is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Techsploder released?
Episodes of Techsploder are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Techsploder?
The first episode of Techsploder was released on Apr 21, 2024.
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