Stay ConnectedJoin 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!
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From Commodore PET gaming to revolutionizing pinball machines with Scorbit, Jay Adelson discusses his entrepreneurial journey (Equinix, Digg, Revision3) and shares wisdom on navigating the ever-changing tech landscape.
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Definitely check out Scorbit!
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Tech journalist Andy Ihnatko shares his journey from early computer enthusiast to respected industry voice, offering insights on content creation, Apple's evolution, and the dawn of the internet.
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Hear Andy on the Material podcast.
Also the MacBreak Weekly podcast.
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Jason Howell chats with guest Owen JJ Stone aka OhDoctah on topics ranging from early internet experiences to raising kids in a tech-saturated world.
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Jason Howell explores the world of tech podcasting with Sarah Lane, delving into the process of content creation, the challenges of media preservation, and the importance of passion in pursuing a career in technology.
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- Sarah's experience with Daily Tech News Show and podcast production
- The time commitment required for producing podcast content
- Sarah's discovery of engaging podcasts with extensive back catalogs
- Sarah and Jason's shared alma mater: San Francisco State University
- Sarah's initial college major in mathematics and transition to broadcasting
- Sarah's childhood passion for technology and audio recording
- The challenge of preserving old audio cassettes and digitizing content
- The shift from tangible to digital heirlooms
- The value of physical photographs versus digital images
- Sarah's experience with film photography
Catch Sarah Lane on the Daily Tech News Show.
Also the Apple Vision Show
Also Have Such a Good Day
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Jason Howell chats with Doc Rock about how an early passion for music and technology led to a career spanning broadcast equipment, DJing, and product development.
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Get yourself some Doc Popps! https://docmerch.com/collections/doc-popps
Watch Doc Rock on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DocRock
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Jason Howell sits down with Michael Fisher aka MrMobile in person to explore the nostalgic days of early cell phones, critique current AI trends in smartphones, discuss the challenges of tech content creation, and the impact of tech burn-out.
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Watch Michael Fisher on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheMrMobile
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Jason Howell talks with Scott Johnson, a pioneering figure in tech and culture podcasting, who shares his insights on the gaming industry, building online communities, and balancing family life with content creation.
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Check out Scott's podcast network: http://www.frogpants.com
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Shannon Morse sits down with Jason Howell to share her experiences as a woman in tech, from building her first computer at age 9 to becoming a respected cybersecurity expert and advocate for women in technology.
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Watch Shannon on Morse Code on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ShannonMorse
Watch Shannon on Sailor Snubs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SAILORSNUBS
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Jason Howell sits down with Florence Ion to discuss her evolution in tech journalism, from early writings for Mac|Life to organizing Tamagotchi meetups. They discuss virtual pets, Pokemon, and the future of tech writing using AI.
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- Florence's first professional opportunity in tech (internship at Mac|Life Magazine)
- Using AI in journalism and writing
- Florence's first computer (Macintosh Performa 460)
- Childhood experiences with technology and parental support
- Introduction to Tamagotchi and virtual pets
- The resurgence of Tamagotchi and facilitating meetups
- Pokemon fandom and its role in Florence's household
- Pokemon Go and potential improvements for the Pokemon experience
- Florence's passion for writing outside of technology
Read Flo's work on Gizmodo: https://gizmodo.com/author/florenceion
Listen to the Material podcast: https://www.relay.fm/material
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Jason Howell sits down with Matteo Doni, a familiar voice from All About Android, to discuss his journey through the tech industry and the evolution of mobile technology. From growing up in Milan to running the Tech Travel Geeks YouTube channel, Matteo shares insights on how technology has shaped his life and career.
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- Matteo's background growing up in Milan, Italy
- Early exposure to technology and computers in the 1990s
- The evolution of mobile phones and text messaging in Europe vs. the US
- Matteo's career path in mobile app testing and product development
- The impact of open source software and Linux on Matteo's career
- The origin of the "goats" theme on All About Android
- Matteo's YouTube channel Tech Travel Geeks
- Discussion of retro tech, including old Compaq desktop computers
- The story behind Matteo's online handle "todoleo"
- Oldest piece of technology Matteo still uses
- The significance of the Palm Pre 2 and WebOS
- How smartphones and power banks have improved travel experiences
Watch Tech Travel Geeks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/techtravelgeeks
Follow Matteo on Twitter: http://www.x.com/todoleo
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Tech veteran Myriam Joire joins Jason Howell to share her fascinating journey from video game audio engineering to tech journalism, and being at the forefront of the birth of the modern smartwatch. Myriam shares invaluable tips on how to foster a successful career in technology and shares the many computers that painted her childhood experience in coding.
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Listen to the Mobile Tech Podcast
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Sam Abuelsamid works closely with the automotive industry as an analyst at Guidehouse Insights, giving him first-row access to the many ways that technology is influencing modern vehicle design. Sam discusses the spark that led to his career in the automotive industry, his lifelong curiosity in engineering, and his first smartphone.
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Father Robert Ballecer, aka The Digital Jesuit, lives two lives: One as a dedicated Jesuit priest working at the Vatican in Rome, and the other as a lifelong tech nerd. Here he explains why those seemingly different aspects of his life are actually one and the same.
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Fr. Robert Ballecer on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/padresj
Fr. Robert Ballecer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalJesuit
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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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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.
Please support this podcast on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jasonhowell
Listen to the Design Notes podcast: https://designnotes.fm/
Read Liam's work on Interface Cade: https://interfacecafe.com/
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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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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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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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From his childhood fascination with the Apple II Plus to publishing a zine and co-founding iFanboy, Ron Richards opens up about his lifelong love for technology and how it has shaped his career, culminating in the development of the Scorbit pinball app.
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Check out Scorbit: https://scorbit.io/
Listen to iFanboy: https://ifanboy.com/
Listen to Android Faithful: http://androidfaithful.com
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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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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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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.
Support this show via Patreon: patreon.com/JasonHowell
Follow Tom's work:
Daily Tech News Show: dailytechnewsshow.com
Substack: techtom.substack.com
Website: tommerritt.com
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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!
Support Techsploder on Patreon at patreon.com/JasonHowell.
Subscribe to the Techsploder YouTube channel at youtube.com/@Techsploder
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