Best Kindling Project Podcasts (2025)

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Bloom-i-fication: Transform Your Midlife with Andrea Clebb 47:01

12h ago47:01

47:01

In this episode of the Kindling Project podcast, Melissa Halpin speaks with Andrea Clegg, founder of Bloomified Life, about the transformative journey of midlife women. They discuss the concept of 'bloomification', the importance of community, and the need to challenge cultural narratives surrounding aging. Andrea shares insights on navigating midl…

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Google's most powerful AI tools aren't for us 7:28

2h ago7:28

7:28

I/O 2025 didn't reveal many new features that will be helpful for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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A huge unsecured credential database discovery is a great reminder to change your passwords ... and more 7:55

40m ago7:55

7:55

A huge unsecured credential database discovery is a great reminder to change your passwords, the FTC will finally stop challenging Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard, and Amazon is testing AI-generated hosts that will talk customers through product features. It's Friday May 23rd and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from…

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Oura's smart ring gets better at tracking your activities 6:26

1h ago6:26

6:26

It has also announced new third-party partner integrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Signal will block Microsoft Recall from snooping on your texts, News/Media Alliance calls Google's AI Mode 'theft', and Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games 6:04

28m ago6:04

6:04

Signal will block Microsoft Recall from snooping on your texts, News/Media Alliance calls Google's AI Mode 'theft', and Xbox Game Pass Retro Classics has over 50 old-school games for people over 50. It's Thursday May 22nd and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…

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Goodbye Project Starline, hello Google Beam 3D video conferencing 6:01

1h ago6:01

6:01

Project Starline has gone from goals to (corporate) reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Carmen James Randolf on championing our unsung heroes with Women’s Foundation of the South 50:59

2h ago50:59

50:59

Carmen James Randolf, CEO of Women’s Foundation of the South (WFS) comes onto our show to introduce the four-year-old foundation and its vision of health, wealth and power for womxn of color in the South. She outlines the various aspects of the foundation’s strategies, rooted in genuine care for women of color community leaders who tend to be under…

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SEIA warns of 'devastating energy shortages', US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs, and SynthID Detector checks for AI watermarks 8:09

1h ago8:09

8:09

The Solar trade association warned of 'devastating energy shortages' if incentives are cut, US libraries cut ebook and audiobook lending programs following Trump executive order, and SynthID Detector can check media to see if it was generated with Google's AI tools. It's Wednesday May 21st and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning fr…

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23andMe bought by Regeneron in court auction 5:50

26m ago5:50

5:50

The company declared bankruptcy in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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New Orleans police secretly used facial recognition, Spotify iOS users can now buy audiobooks, and SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices 6:11

1h ago6:11

6:11

New Orleans police secretly used facial recognition on over 200 live camera feeds, Spotify iOS users can now buy audiobooks directly from the app, and SAG-AFTRA says Fortnite's AI Darth Vader voice violates fair labor practices. It's Tuesday May 20th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad ch…

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Meta is trying to get its antitrust case thrown out in the middle of the trial 5:40

1h ago5:40

5:40

The company's lawyers asked the judge to dismiss the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Netflix has figured out a way to make ads even worse using AI, HP will bring Snapdragon chips to its more affordable laptops, and two cable giants agreed to a merger 7:51

3h ago7:51

7:51

Netflix has figured out a way to make ads even worse using AI, HP will bring Snapdragon chips to its more affordable laptops, and two cable giants agreed to a $34 billion merger. It's Monday May 19th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Sony's flagship headphones arrive with updated sound 6:31

3d ago6:31

6:31

There are subtle design changes and they cost $450, or $50 more than the WH-1000XM5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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TikTok will try to force teens to meditate, X is selling checkmarks to US sanctioned groups, and the first ever personalized gene-editing therapy 7:19

3d ago7:19

7:19

TikTok will try to force teens to meditate after 10PM, X is once again selling checkmarks to US sanctioned groups, and doctors successfully treated a baby with the first ever personalized gene-editing therapy. It's Friday May 16th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…

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Uber introduces Ride Shares, a rush hour version of Pool 6:38

9d ago6:38

6:38

It's also launching new ride passes for users, including teens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Appeals court confirmed that tracking-based online advertising is illegal in Europe, SoundCloud backtracked on 'too broad' AI terms of service, and Letterboxd will launch a curated online rental service ... 7:29

4d ago7:29

7:29

Appeals court confirmed that tracking-based online advertising is illegal in Europe, SoundCloud backtracked on 'too broad' AI terms of service, and Letterboxd will launch a curated online rental service for films. It's Thursday May 15th and here’s a quick look at tech in the news this morning from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p…

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Apple has teamed up with Synchron to develop tech that lets people control its devices with thoughts 6:20

5d ago6:20

6:20

This is primarily intended to help folks with limited hand use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Tech industry's source of carbon credits in conflict with Kenyan herders, USDA will republish climate change information, and Valve made a Steam Deck Verified program for things that aren't Steam Decks ... 7:32

5d ago7:32

7:32

One of the tech industry's sources of carbon credits is in conflict with Kenyan herders, the USDA will republish climate change information online following a farmer’s lawsuit and Valve made a Steam Deck Verified program for things that aren't Steam Decks. It's Wednesday May 14th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more …

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NASA's Webb telescope captures mesmerizing images of Jupiter's auroras 6:52

6d ago6:52

6:52

Researchers at the University of Leicester are learning more about the massive auroras on our solar system's largest planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Ticketmaster announced it will follow the law and show prices up-front, Peacock promises new streaming features for its NBA broadcasts, and the Switch 2 has a mode that caps battery charge at 90 percent ... 7:02

12d ago7:02

7:02

Ticketmaster announced it will follow the law and show prices up-front, Peacock has promised new streaming features when the NBA arrives this fall, and the Switch 2 has a mode that caps battery charge at 90 percent to prolong overall battery life. It's Tuesday May 13th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your …

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Scientists find lead really can be turned into gold 6:41

12d ago6:41

6:41

Scientists using the high-tech particle accelerator managed to transmute metals for a fraction of a second. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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iOS 19 may make signing into public Wi-Fi less of a hassle, SoundCloud says it's never trained AI using artists' work, the FTC pushed back the enforcement of 'click-to-cancel' rule 6:54

13d ago6:54

6:54

iOS 19 may bring a feature that makes signing into public Wi-Fi less of a hassle, SoundCloud says it's never trained AI using artists' work after getting called out for its terms of use change, and the FTC pushed the enforcement of its 'click-to-cancel' rule back to July. It's Monday May 12th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget…

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Leading a Business in a Male-Dominated Field with Deana Neely 38:54

8d ago38:54

38:54

In this episode of the Kindling Project podcast, host Melissa Halpin speaks with Deana Neely, founder and CEO of Detroit Voltage, a woman-led electrical contracting company. They discuss Deana's journey into the electrical field, the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, and her commitment to promoting energy equity and clea…

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Ireland is pitching a law to force big tech companies to vet ads before publication 6:23

15d ago6:23

6:23

It's an attempt to prevent financial scams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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ChatGPT Deep Research can now connect to GitHub, Claim your piece of Apple's $95 million Siri settlement, Wikimedia challenges categorization rules 8:13

16d ago8:13

8:13

ChatGPT Deep Research can now connect to GitHub, you can now claim your piece of Apple's $95 million Siri privacy settlement, and Wikipedia's owner challenges categorization rules under UK's Online Safety Act. It's Friday May 9th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

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Samsung is paying $350 million for audio brands Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz and Polk 6:25

16d ago6:25

6:25

They're joining brands like Harman Kardon and JBL under the Samsung umbrella. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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A militia group thinks NOAA radars are 'weather weapons', Tesla no longer releasing Cybertruck range extenders, and Ford raising Mustang Mach-E prices in part due to tariffs 8:30

17d ago8:30

8:30

NOAA is warning staff that a militia group thinks its radars are 'weather weapons', Tesla will no longer release the Cybertruck range extender, and Ford will raise Mustang Mach-E prices in part due to tariffs. It's Thursday May 8th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a…

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Kindle’s iOS app now has a button to make it easier to buy books 6:19

17d ago6:19

6:19

This is thanks to that recent ruling that banned Apple from collecting fees for purchases outside the App Store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Trump admin to shut down the Energy Star program, Zoox issued a software recall for robotaxis , and a Second GTA 6 trailer shed a little more light on the story 6:45

18d ago6:45

6:45

The Trump administration announced plans to shut down the Energy Star program, Zoox issued a software recall for robotaxis after a Las Vegas collision, and a Second GTA 6 trailer shed a little more light on the story. It's Wednesday May 7th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi…

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SpaceX’s Texas HQ, Starbase, is officially on its way to becoming a city 6:09

18d ago6:09

6:09

Residents voted overwhelmingly in its favor, but most of them are SpaceX employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Apple hit with class action suit, DoorDash buying Deliveroo, and Google getting back into TV and film 7:28

19d ago7:28

7:28

Apple gets hit with a class action suit from developers, DoorDash is buying British rival Deliveroo for $3.9 billion, and is Google getting back into film and TV? It’s Tuesday May 6th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Apple reportedly wants to split up the iPhone’s release schedule 5:13

19d ago5:13

5:13

Get ready for new iPhone reveals twice a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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A NASA space telescope will map the entire sky in 3D, Volkswagen recalled ID.Buzz electric vans, and SpaceX’s Texas HQ is on its way to becoming a city 6:43

20d ago6:43

6:43

A NASA space telescope has begun its mission to map the entire sky in 3D, Volkswagen recalled ID.Buzz electric vans because their seats are too spacious, and SpaceX’s Texas HQ is officially on its way to becoming a city. It’s Monday May 5th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi…

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Helping Tackle Your Kid's Mental Health with Lisa McIntyre 37:12

15d ago37:12

37:12

In this episode of the Kindling Project Podcast, Melissa Halpin sits down with Lisa McIntyre, a therapist, school board member, and advocate for youth mental health. They discuss Lisa's journey from her upbringing in Indiana to her current role in Northville, Michigan, where she actively supports mental health initiatives in schools and the communi…

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The 6 best gifts for moms 7:47

22d ago7:47

7:47

Get that motherly figure in your life something they'll use for months and years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Eyeball-scanning ID technology debuts in the US, Lyft Silver wants to keep your aging parents off the road, and Grand Theft Auto VI delayed 6:21

23d ago6:21

6:21

Sam Altman's eyeball-scanning ID technology debuted in the US, Lyft Silver wants to keep your aging parents off the road, and Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed. It’s Friday May 2nd and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Meta is making it easier to use Llama models for app development 6:28

23d ago6:28

6:28

The new Llama API is now available to preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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The BBC used AI to bring Agatha Christie to life, Google is funding electrician training, and Mark Zuckerberg 'predicts' AI will write most of Meta's code within 12 to 18 months. 7:13

24d ago7:13

7:13

The BBC used AI (and an actor) to bring Agatha Christie to life, Google is funding electrician training to help meet the power demands of AI, and Mark Zuckerberg 'predicts' AI will write most of Meta's code within 12 to 18 months. It’s Thursday May 1st and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Amazon deploys the first Project Kuiper internet satellites 6:08

24d ago6:08

6:08

The 27 satellites are now operating as expected in low Earth orbit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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OpenAI rolled back an update that made ChatGPT an ass-kissing weirdo, Amazon denied it planned to show tariff impacts on its prices, and EA reportedly canceled another Titanfall game 6:42

25d ago6:42

6:42

OpenAI rolled back an update that made ChatGPT an ass-kissing weirdo, Amazon denied a report that it planned to show tariff impacts on its prices, and EA reportedly canceled another Titanfall game, laying off several hundred employees. It’s Wednesday, April 30th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choi…

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CMF just announced a new smartphone and earbuds 6:31

25d ago6:31

6:31

The battery on the Phone Pro 2 lasts two full days on a charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Covert and unauthorized experiment on Reddit, World of Tanks developers under fire from Russia, and Kickstarter added a 'tariff manager' 9:26

26d ago9:26

9:26

Researchers secretly experimented on Reddit users with AI-generated comments, Russian regulators are trying to seize assets from the developers of World of Tanks, and Kickstarter added a 'tariff manager' to let creators add surcharges to previously funded projects. It’s Tuesday, April 29th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. L…

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4chan is back after a nearly two-week shutdown, but it still has some serious problems 6:35

26d ago6:35

6:35

For better or for worse, the contentious imageboard isn’t going down without a fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Meta’s AI chatbots were reportedly able to engage in sexual conversations with minors and more news 6:54

27d ago6:54

6:54

Meta’s AI chatbots were reportedly able to engage in sexual conversations with minors, Etsy is selling online music gear marketplace Reverb, and DoorDash calls Uber's lawsuit accusing it of anti-competitive practices a 'scare tactic'. It’s Monday, April 28th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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What's a "Cleanse" and Why is Everyone Doing Them? with Rachelle Beazley 57:26

23d ago57:26

57:26

In this episode of the Kindling Project podcast, Melissa Halpin welcomes Rachelle Beazley, a wellness experience creator and founder of Aloe and Alchemy. They discuss Rachelle's journey into the wellness space, the importance of creating memorable experiences, and the connection between breath, detoxification, and emotional health. Rachelle shares …

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Google launches a battery replacement program for swollen Pixel 7a handsets 7:23

29d ago7:23

7:23

Depending on your region, you could get a free battery swap or payout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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Meta acknowledged that Facebook has a major spam problem, Perplexity is building a browser to collect customer data for targeted ads, and Motorola introduced the no-frills Moto Watch Fit 6:54

30d ago6:54

6:54

Meta finally acknowledged that Facebook has a major spam problem, Perplexity is building a browser in part to collect customer data for targeted ads, and Motorola introduced the no-frills Moto Watch Fit. It’s Friday, April 25th and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho…

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Roku unveils two new battery-powered security cameras 5:12

1M ago5:12

5:12

Using an optional solar panel could mean that you never have to recharge them manually. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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You can trick Google's AI Overview, Is Amazon's Starlink rival Project Kuiper behind schedule, and LG smart TVs are getting Xbox Game Pass 7:56

1M ago7:56

7:56

You can trick Google's AI Overviews into explaining made-up idioms, Amazon's Starlink rival Project Kuiper is reportedly way behind schedule, and LG smart TVs are getting Xbox Game Pass this week. It’s Thursday, April 24td and this is your morning tech news roundup from Engadget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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FTC sues Uber over claims the company makes subscriptions hard to cancel 6:55

1M ago6:55

6:55

The ride-hailing company is also being accused of charging users without their consent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Engadget

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