Best Bigtech Podcasts (2025)

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The Big Lie is Everywhere 1:18:20

16h ago1:18:20

1:18:20

No guest this week, but a deep dig on the Big Lies shaping our world. New COVID vaccine docs prove a cover-up, and did Biden’s dementia allow for Israel’s end-game in Gaza to take root? How no respect for elder wisdom is hurting society. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodcast.com Shop: https://www.trishwoodpodcast.com/shop…

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255. What Most Startup Support Gets Wrong — and How to Fix It 35:26

2d ago35:26

35:26

From accelerators to corporate venture capital, most startup support structures fail to deliver. Investor and entrepreneur Andrew Ackerman explains why — and what founders and corporates should do instead. With over 70 investments and hundreds of founders mentored, Andrew brings rare perspective from both sides of the table. Andrew is a serial entr…

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177 - Gregory Treat: Forging a Dynasty 54:50

7h ago54:50

54:50

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Gregory Treat, lawyer and consultant on families trying to forge a dynasty. GUEST → https://avaloncircle.com/ WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ (Including Watchman’s Torch Newsletter) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) CRYPTO DONATIONS →…

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Ken Drysdale and Karen Esperson: Suffer the Children 2:00:38

3d ago2:00:38

2:00:38

Canada’s children are not doing well. Ken Drysdale of the National Citizens’ Coalition delivers dire results from their latest hearings. And Universal Ostrich Farms continues to attract protestors, media and controversy. The owner, Karen Esperson, appears from the farm to update the story. Follow Trish on X @woodreporting Website: www.trishwoodpodc…

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Echo Chambers of One: Companion AI and the Future of Human Connection 42:17

10d ago42:17

42:17

AI companion chatbots are here. Everyday, millions of people log on to AI platforms and talk to them like they would a person. These bots will ask you about your day, talk about your feelings, even give you life advice. It’s no surprise that people have started to form deep connections with these AI systems. We are inherently relational beings, we …

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254. How to build a tech ecosystem that lasts 17:25

5d ago17:25

17:25

What does it really take to build a tech ecosystem that endures — beyond PR launches and startup grants? In this episode, Sophia Matveeva shares hard-won insights from working with governments, corporates, and investors on the frontlines of global digital transformation. Whether you’re funding innovation, designing policy, or building a product you…

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176 - Max Tannahill: Censoring Bitcoin 1:06:16

7d ago1:06:16

1:06:16

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Max Tannahill on various Bitcoin topics: the story of Liquid, Ashigaru and Samourai, Knots, Singapore, and much more. GUEST → https://x.com/maxtannahill → t.me/maxtannahill (Telegram) → https://www.p2prights.org/donate.html (Samourai Wallet court case donations) WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/ (Inc…

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FIGHTING FOR THE FLOCK: GUEST KATIE PASITNEY 1:28:53

10d ago1:28:53

1:28:53

COVID-19 brought out the cruelty in bureaucrats, and now a 400-bird ostrich flock is in jeopardy from that same mindset. On a farm in BC, they are awaiting a kill order while their desperate owners fight for the lives of these birds that they love. An extraordinary interview with a farmer fighting for her flock. And why is our new prime minister li…

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253. 4 Podcasts That Will Make You Smarter This Summer 16:12

14d ago16:12

16:12

Want to become a better tech innovator while you sit on a beach? In this episode, Sophia Matveeva shares four podcast episodes you can learn from through osmosis—and enjoy every minute of it. You will learn: Why Netflix’s original CEO got fired by his co-founder—and what that says about startup leadership transitions The founder Warren Buffett said…

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Announcing: The Watchman's Torch Newsletter 7:34

15d ago7:34

7:34

SUBSCRIBE TO THE WATCHMAN'S TORCH HERE: → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/product/watchmans-torch-newsletter/ (Preferred) → https://watchmanprivacy.substack.com/ Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat AudioBy Gabriel Custodiet

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Guest: MartyUpNorth 1:43:08

17d 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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AGI Beyond the Buzz: What Is It, and Are We Ready? 52:53

25d ago52:53

52:53

What does it really mean to ‘feel the AGI?’ Silicon Valley is racing toward AI systems that could soon match or surpass human intelligence. The implications for jobs, democracy, and our way of life are enormous. In this episode, Aza Raskin and Randy Fernando dive deep into what ‘feeling the AGI’ really means. They unpack why the surface-level debat…

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252. Go from Local Player to Global Tech Leader 18:47

25d 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

21d 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

24d 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

1M 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

26d 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

1M 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

28d 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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Rethinking School in the Age of AI 42:35

28d ago42:35

42:35

AI has upended schooling as we know it. Students now have instant access to tools that can write their essays, summarize entire books, and solve complex math problems. Whether they want to or not, many feel pressured to use these tools just to keep up. Teachers, meanwhile, are left questioning how to evaluate student performance and whether the who…

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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Forever Chemicals, Forever Consequences: What PFAS Teaches Us About AI 1:04:33

2M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

Artificial intelligence is set to unleash an explosion of new technologies and discoveries into the world. This could lead to incredible advances in human flourishing, if we do it well. The problem? We’re not very good at predicting and responding to the harms of new technologies, especially when those harms are slow-moving and invisible. Today on …

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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