Best Bigtech Podcasts (2025)

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Guest: MartyUpNorth 1:43:08

2h ago1:43:08

1:43:08

As Mark Carney and Donald Trump settle into their bromance, the truth about a dirty political campaign is seeping out. Carney voters who hate Trump were duped while the country was whipped into a mass hysteria event for nothing — except an assured Liberal victory. The social fabric is in tatters, and the Elbows Up crowd are exposed as gullible, low…

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Go from Local Player to Global Tech Leader 18:47

2d ago18:47

18:47

Phil Knight spotted better running shoes in Japan — and turned that insight into Nike, one of the world’s biggest brands. In this episode, you'll learn how thinking internationally sparks breakthrough ideas — and how to build a global edge into your career and business. This episode is for you if you: Want to lead innovation, not just follow trends…

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175 - Seth for Privacy: Keeping Monero Honest 53:29

4d ago53:29

53:29

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Seth for Privacy: privacy advocate and VP of Cake Wallet. They discuss a number of topics on Monero’s 11th anniversary. GUEST → https://x.com/sethforprivacy → https://sethforprivacy.com/ → https://optoutpod.com/ → https://cakewallet.com/ WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → ht…

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Indy Journos Gone Wild 1:36:33

7d ago1:36:33

1:36:33

From the campaign trail, three indies who've seen it all and are winding down after disrupting legacy media’s stranglehold on the democratic process. Alternatively frightening and hilarious, compelling stories you won’t hear on your TV. Video version with photos is available on Substack. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcas…

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Lighten the Emotional Load - Shame, Confrontation And Healing 1:20:20

8d ago1:20:20

1:20:20

Send us a text Head into the emotional realm with Mitch and Amanda on this episode. They discuss their healing journeys, how they currently feel, and what they're doing to get to a space of joy and peace. Connect with us! Youtube Email Instagram Mitch - Substack Mitch - Instagram Mitch - Facebook Amanda - Youtube Amanda - Instagram Amanda - Substac…

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Time to Act 8:28

9d ago8:28

8:28

WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ → https://www.amazon.com/stores/Gabriel-Custodiet/author/B08Q7GHQLS → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/consulting/ CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZ…

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251: Lessons from the Dot-Com era for today's AI Hype 35:20

10d ago35:20

35:20

Is today's AI hype cycle just dot-com boom 2.0? In this episode, host Sophia Matveeva talks with David G. Ewing, who lived through the original tech bubble (literally in a closet in Palo Alto!) about the striking parallels between then and now. Listen to learn lessons from dot-com history to navigate today's AI boom. Listen to learn: Why the "more …

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174 - Steven Harris: Engineering Freedom 1:54:07

11d ago1:54:07

1:54:07

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Steven Harris, an engineer, prepper, manufacturing consultant and author. Harris covers a broad range of topics from his vantage of High Speed Mentality. GUEST → https://x.com/BookNwss/status/1847506100117012782 (Story of saving mom’s life) → http://harris1234.com/ → http://shop.harris1234.com/ → https://harris1234.lib…

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COMING CIVIL WAR? Guest David Betz/ King's College UK 2:10:25

14d ago2:10:25

2:10:25

Are Western countries headed for civil wars? David Bates from King's College in London thinks they are inevitable. And hysterical legacy media meltdown at the election debate, with secret audio from Alex Zoltan. CBC fibs again, and scrums are cancelled. Also, big news for biological women out of Scotland. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: w…

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Lone Wolf: Make Your Own Video Game with AI 48:52

14d ago48:52

48:52

LONE WOLF: MAKE YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME WITH AI → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/product/lone-wolf-make-your-own-video-game-with-ai/ WATCH VIDEO VERSION → https://youtu.be/6j2THg64RMABy Gabriel Custodiet

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250. Less Tech, More Value: Why Simpler Digital Products Win 18:23

16d ago18:23

18:23

The more technology you put into your product, the worse it can get. In this episode, Sophia Matveeva talks with Zahra Almahoozi, founder of DARB and recent graduate of the Tech for Non-Technical Founders program in Bahrain. Discover how Zahra's "less is more" approach helped her build a startup that addresses real user needs without overwhelming t…

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173 - NanoGPT: Overlord Intermediary 55:27

19d ago55:27

55:27

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Milan Dereede of NanoGPT. The website allows you to access hundreds of popular AI services without creating an account, with an affordable pay-per-prompt service, and with some privacy benefits. Milan explains the details of the service as well as giving some reflections on practical AI use from a hardcore user. GUEST …

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A THREAT FROM WITHIN 2:04:06

21d ago2:04:06

2:04:06

Trish and Julius unpack their fears of a Liberal election win, Canada as a failed state, and how to navigate it all. More from Mark Carney’s book, which seems to celebrate citizen control by government. Plus, a soothing movie recommendation for the weekend. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwo…

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172 - 2B2T: Staring into the Abyss 38:52

21d ago38:52

38:52

2B2T is the oldest anarchy server in the best-selling video game of all time: Minecraft. Just be careful staring into the abyss... GUEST → https://x.com/realUrbanHacker WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ34…

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249. AI ROI: 7 Insights from the Economist Business Innovation Summit 16:45

24d ago16:45

16:45

Some companies waste millions on AI initiatives while others use it to gain serious market advantage. In this episode, you'll learn the seven insights Sophia Matveeva, our CEO, got from The Economist's Business Innovation Summit and what they mean for your AI strategy. This episode is for you if you: Are a leader considering AI investments but want…

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171 - James Wesley, Rawles: Surviving Global Collapse 50:30

25d ago50:30

50:30

Gabriel Custodiet speaks for a second time with James Wesley, Rawles, creator of the Survival Blog. They discuss hyperinflation, guns, how to prevent future civilizational collapse, pre-1899 firearms, Rhodesia and the Portuguese Colonial War, Robert Heinlein, and political philosophy. GUEST → https://survivalblog.com → https://www.amazon.com/stores…

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The Verdict is in for the Convoy Truckers 1:00:37

28d ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Trish unpacks her week in Ottawa with Tamara and Chris as they awaited the verdict in their mischief+ trial. What happened was a travesty and underscores massive division in this country on the most critical of issues. Plus — the economy is seriously tanking. On the upside, a media organization blows the whistle on Liberal influence buying. Follow …

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170 - The Enigma Machine: Hiding in the Open 21:54

28d ago21:54

21:54

Episode 170 of The Watchman Privacy Podcast – Torchlight Chat – The Enigma Machine: Hiding in the Open The Enigma Machine was significant in how it changed the conversation about how to protect information. Gabriel and Urban discuss the differences and tradeoffs of encryption and steganography, and why hiding in plain sight is an important option f…

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The Most Underrated Human Skill - How You Can Learn To Love It 1:26:29

29d ago1:26:29

1:26:29

Send us a text Today Mitch and Amanda talk all about the importance of reading. They share a bit of a life update and then dive into the magical world of reading and how you can benefit from it - even if you're not a reader! Connect with us! Youtube Email Instagram Mitch - Substack Mitch - Instagram Mitch - Facebook Amanda - Youtube Amanda - Instag…

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248. Q&A Episode: How to Keep Tech Teams On Track Without Micromanaging 15:28

1M ago15:28

15:28

Here are the listener questions Sophia Matveeva answers in this episode: What should I be asking in product meetings if I don’t have a technical background? I’m leading a digital transformation initiative, but my tech team keeps telling me things take longer than expected. Should I push back? How? How do I know if I need a technical co-founder, or …

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169 - Firearms Lawyer on Self-Defense 47:31

1M ago47:31

47:31

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Mark Knapp, a firearms lawyer, about how to think about self-defense from a practical and legal perspective. GUEST → https://firearmslawyer.net/ → https://x.com/firearmslawyer MENTIONED → https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massad_Ayoob → https://armedcitizensnetwork.org/ → https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/ WATCHMAN PRIVACY …

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Maxime Bernier, People's Party of Canada 1:42:40

1M ago1:42:40

1:42:40

Former Conservative government minister and now leader of the People’s Party of Canada — Maxime Bernier joins Trish to pick over the state of the country, the madness of "Elbows Up” and splitting the vote. Plus, Trish on the psychiatric plague infecting rich boomer women, and more Mark Carney deep dives. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: ww…

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168 - Dwarf Fortress: Losing is Fun 40:00

1M ago40:00

40:00

Dwarf Fortress is one of the most important video games, not the least of which because it doesn't hold your hand, and doesn't follow the Cult of Safety. GUEST → https://x.com/realUrbanHacker WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ CRYPTO…

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Human vs. Machine - Will AI Prevail Or Will Humans Stay In Power? 1:32:41

1M ago1:32:41

1:32:41

Send us a text Today Mitch and Amanda dive into the technology realm of Artificial Intelligence, AI. They talk about their unique perspectives and the potential downsides of the more prominent technology while providing tips on how to live in a more "disconnected" and intentional way. Connect with us! Youtube Email Instagram Mitch - Substack Mitch …

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South Dakota Nomad Residency: The Definitive Guide (Video Course) 25:41

1M ago25:41

25:41

https://escapethetechnocracy.com/product/south-dakota-residency-definitive-guide/By Gabriel Custodiet

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247. Million-Dollar Misunderstandings: How to Fix Tech-Business Disconnect 21:58

1M ago21:58

21:58

Companies invest millions in tech projects every day. Some deliver remarkable returns while others crash and burn, wasting fortunes and careers. The deciding factor? Rarely the technology itself—it's the disconnect between technical implementation and business objectives. In this episode, you'll learn a proven system for bridging this expensive gap…

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167 - Shadow Atlas: Offshore Banking, Crypto, Precious Metals 52:03

1M ago52:03

52:03

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Martin of Asset Protection Advisers. This is a holistic discussion about how people, especially the wealthy, can practically protect their wealth and make use of every tool at their disposal: crypto, gold, US dollars, trusts, and international banking. GUEST → https://assetprotectionadvisers.com/ → https://www.youtube.…

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DANGEROUS MARK CARNEY 2:05:10

1M ago2:05:10

2:05:10

Trish deep dives into some disturbing information that reveals why Mark Carney poses an economic threat to the country — and why the Liberals wanted that danger. Also, Russia expert Professor Glenn Diesen from Norway on the perils of Canada hooking-up with Europe after our new prime minister’s mad dash across the pond. Follow Trish on X @woodreport…

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166 - Security Through Obscurity: The Hidden Inca Empire 23:01

1M ago23:01

23:01

The Incas are the undisputed champions of hiding. Their empire survived the unparalleled colonial might of the Spanish conquistadors for forty years. A mixture of strategic relocation, inventive guerrilla tactics, and their own form of encryption allowed them to survive twenty times as long as the Aztecs. One part of their strategy was the use of q…

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Pragmatic AI Labs Interactive Labs Next Generation 2:57

1M ago2:57

2:57

Pragmatica Labs Podcast: Interactive Labs Update Episode Notes Announcement: Updated Interactive Labs New version of interactive labs now available on the Pragmatica Labs platform Focus on improved Rust teaching capabilities Rust Learning Environment Features Browser-based development environment with: Ability to create projects with Cargo Code com…

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Meta and OpenAI LibGen Book Piracy Controversy 9:51

1M ago9:51

9:51

Meta and OpenAI Book Piracy Controversy: Podcast Summary The Unauthorized Data Acquisition Meta (Facebook's parent company) and OpenAI downloaded millions of pirated books from Library Genesis (LibGen) to train artificial intelligence models The pirated collection contained approximately 7.5 million books and 81 million research papers Mark Zuckerb…

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Stretching Masterclass - The Do's And Don'ts Of Exercise 1:34:06

1M ago1:34:06

1:34:06

Send us a text Let's talk stretching! Today Mitch and Amanda break down the pros and cons of stretching, flexibility vs. mobility, and the proper way to practice yoga. Connect with us! Youtube Email Instagram Mitch - Substack Mitch - Instagram Mitch - Facebook Amanda - Youtube Amanda - Instagram Amanda - Substack Please share the show and leave a r…

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246. 5 Types of Innovation Leaders: From Nonsense to C-Suite 22:26

1M ago22:26

22:26

Some "Heads of Innovation" are glorified event planners while others transform entire businesses. In this episode, you'll learn how to identify which type of innovation leader you're dealing with and what that means for your career or business. This episode is for you if you: Want to pursue a career in corporate innovation Are a founder pitching to…

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165 - Firefox: Goodbye, Old Friend 49:30

2M ago49:30

49:30

Gabriel Custodiet and Urban explain the nail in the coffin of Firefox: a recent stupid terms of a service that indicates Mozilla can do what they want with the data you generate on their browser. GUEST → https://x.com/realUrbanHacker WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy …

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Rust Projects with Multiple Entry Points Like CLI and Web 5:32

2M ago5:32

5:32

Rust Multiple Entry Points: Architectural Patterns Key Points Core Concept: Multiple entry points in Rust enable single codebase deployment across CLI, microservices, WebAssembly and GUI contexts Implementation Path: Initial CLI development → Web API → Lambda/cloud functions Cargo Integration: Native support via src/bin directory or explicit binary…

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Python Is Vibe Coding 1.0 13:59

2M ago13:59

13:59

Podcast Notes: Vibe Coding & The Maintenance Problem in Software Engineering Episode Summary In this episode, I explore the concept of "vibe coding" - using large language models for rapid software development - and compare it to Python's historical role as "vibe coding 1.0." I discuss why focusing solely on development speed misses the more import…

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DeepSeek R2 An Atom Bomb For USA BigTech 12:16

2M ago12:16

12:16

Podcast Notes: DeepSeek R2 - The Tech Stock "Atom Bomb" Overview DeepSeek R2 could heavily impact tech stocks when released (April or May 2025) Could threaten OpenAI, Anthropic, and major tech companies US tech market already showing weakness (Tesla down 50%, NVIDIA declining) Cost Claims DeepSeek R2 claims to be 40 times cheaper than competitors S…

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Guest Viva Frei 2:03:23

2M ago2:03:23

2:03:23

We have a brand new, unelected Prime Minister in Canada today. Perhaps the most globalist-affiliated and climate-catastrophe-adjacent leader in the world. Trish and Viva Frei aren’t happy about it and have lots of reasons why. Plus, why Gene Hackman’s death matters. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://ww…

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Why OpenAI and Anthropic Are So Scared and Calling for Regulation 12:26

2M ago12:26

12:26

Regulatory Capture in Artificial Intelligence Markets: Oligopolistic Preservation Strategies Thesis Statement Analysis of emergent regulatory capture mechanisms employed by dominant AI firms (OpenAI, Anthropic) to establish market protectionism through national security narratives. Historiographical Parallels: Microsoft Anti-FOSS Campaign (1990s) H…

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Rust Paradox - Programming is Automated, but Rust is Too Hard? 12:39

2M ago12:39

12:39

The Rust Paradox: Systems Programming in the Epoch of Generative AI I. Paradoxical Thesis Examination Contradictory Technological Narratives Epistemological inconsistency: programming simultaneously characterized as "automatable" yet Rust deemed "excessively complex for acquisition" Logical impossibility of concurrent validity of both propositions …

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Real Talk - Anger, Problems With BigTech, And Disconnection From Others 2:06:02

2M ago2:06:02

2:06:02

Send us a text Today Mitch and Amanda have a Real Talk where they speak on current life struggles, red flags in this technology-centered age, and the disconnection from others that causes many struggles in society and individual lives. Connect with us! Youtube Email Instagram Mitch - Substack Mitch - Instagram Mitch - Facebook Amanda - Youtube Aman…

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Genai companies will be automated by Open Source before developers 19:11

2M ago19:11

19:11

Podcast Notes: Debunking Claims About AI's Future in Coding Episode Overview Analysis of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's claim: "We're 3-6 months from AI writing 90% of code, and 12 months from AI writing essentially all code" Systematic examination of fundamental misconceptions in this prediction Technical analysis of GenAI capabilities, limitations,…

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Debunking Fraudulant Claim Reading Same as Training LLMs 11:43

2M ago11:43

11:43

Pattern Matching vs. Content Comprehension: The Mathematical Case Against "Reading = Training" Mathematical Foundations of the Distinction Dimensional processing divergence Human reading: Sequential, unidirectional information processing with neural feedback mechanisms ML training: Multi-dimensional vector space operations measuring statistical co-…

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