Best Tech Stuffing Podcasts (2025)

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516: Voices From the Cataclysms of the Universe 58:25

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Sophi Kravitz joined us to talk about art, science, and engineering. You can see Messages from Space on Sophi’s website /sophikravitz.com). A subset of the artwork had a short stay for a demo at Chabot Space & Science Center. The completed work will be shown in 2026. Sophi mentioned collaborating with two sonic environment artists Sofy Yuditskaya a…

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How to vibe-write a country hit 1:42:43

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Technically, the Netflix / Warner Bros. news is almost a week old, but what a week it has been! And so, after some follow-up on smart shades and CES, Nilay and David talk through all that’s at stake in the fight between Paramount and Netflix — and whether it’s even possible for someone to win this deal. After that, Charlie Harding, co-host of Switc…

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Technical Alpha Episode 370 - Words Per Minute 2:03:01

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Technical Alpha Episode 370 - Words Per Minute by Technical AlphaBy Technical Alpha

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Technical Alpha Episode 370 - Words Per Minute 2:03:02

4h ago2:03:02

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This week we talk about Netflix plans to acquire Warner Bros. ... and more!By Technical Alpha

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The Storage Marketer’s New Playbook with Susan Hovey 54:23

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Welcome back to Self Storage Lab, the podcast where we deconstruct how operators are adapting to today’s technology-driven landscape and what it means for the future of the industry. This episode’s guest is Susan Hovey, Director of Marketing at Strat Property Management, whose career path spans tech, wine, and now self storage. Susan is known for b…

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2025 year in review 1:18:29

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Well, friends, it's been a year. And before we turn the page to 2026 and all the stories of 2025 begin to blur together, we decided to take stock of things. Nilay and David are joined by Wall Street Journal senior tech columnist Joanna Stern to debate the best products of the year, the biggest policy moves, the people who broke bad, the good AI thi…

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A very human vision for going all-in on AI 52:53

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AI models are very good at summarizing things, finding other things like those things, and helping you find those things again. But does that mean we should leave all the work of finding and understanding to those models? Sari Azout, the founder of an app called Sublime, doesn't think so. For this episode, the second in our two-part series about ho…

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Episode #50 - Tech, Texts, & Trust: Setting Healthy Digital Boundaries in Marriage 30:47

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In this episode we discuss some of the issues that come up in marriages around the use of Technology & Cell Phones. We discuss some common concerns, as well as provide tips to develop healthy boundaries. For more information about therapist Claudia Delgado, or to schedule a free 15 minute consultation, please visit her website at www.TherapyForWome…

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It's code red for ChatGPT 1:36:28

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First things first: David and Nilay are both having some TV problems, and they need to talk it out. But then they get to the news of the week, including Samsung's new extra-foldy foldable phone, and a big change in the design departments at both Apple and Meta. What does it all say about the future of smart glasses? After that, the hosts talk throu…

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Technical Alpha Episode 369 - A Different Shade of Brown 1:47:11

4d ago1:47:11

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This week we talk about literally too much random stuff to even count lmao ... and more!By Technical Alpha

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Tracking Smarter Storage Decisions with Noah Starr 52:20

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Welcome back to Self Storage Lab, the podcast where we deconstruct how operators are adapting to today’s technology-driven landscape—and what it means for the future of the industry. ‍ This episode’s guest is Noah Starr, founder and CEO of Tract IQ—a data intelligence platform giving operators, brokers, and investors visibility into over 70,000 sel…

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Apple gadgets, ranked 1:14:55

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Apple makes a lot of gadgets. You've probably heard of some of them. Most of them are very good! Few companies in tech, or anywhere, can claim a track record as impressive and consistent as the folks in Cupertino. But only one Apple product can be the best Apple product. The Verge's Victoria Song and Allison Johnson join David to rank Apple's nine …

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I just want AI to rename my photos 1:03:57

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Raycast is an unusual app with an unusual amount of access: it's a launcher and application platform that can directly interact with all the files and apps on your computer. Raycast didn't start as an AI-centric product, but Thomas Paul Mann, the company's co-founder and CEO, thinks AI is the key to making Raycast even better. For this episode, the…

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252 - Windows password security - What is under the hood? 32:43

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Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today, we're lifting the hood on something you interact with dozens of times per day but probably never think about: Windows password security. What actually happens when you type your password and hit Enter? Where does Windows store that password? And perhaps most importantly, why do attackers spend…

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Technical Alpha Episode 368 - Stuffing and Cranberry Sauce 2:35:31

16d ago2:35:31

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This week we talk about the pricing of the Steam Machine, the next Xbox's hopes, and more!By Technical Alpha

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515: Script Boomers 1:10:22

8d ago1:10:22

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Nick Kartsioukas joined us to talk about security in embedded systems. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) is the primary database to check your software libraries, tools, and OSs: cve.org. Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP, owasp.org) has information on how to improve security in all kinds of applications, including embedde…

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The 1985 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! 1:09:11

9d ago1:09:11

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The Purple Stuff Podcast's annual tradition continues! Join us for a look back at the 1985 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, featuring He-Man, Rainbow Brite, the Cabbage Patch Kids, and a whole lotta Bert Convy.By Purple Stuff Podcast

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The geek's guide to running faster 1:10:42

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It's a holiday week for many of us, which means a lot of Turkey Trots and a lot of TV. We have something for both in this episode! First, Nick Thompson, the CEO of The Atlantic and author of the new book, The Running Ground, joins the show to talk about his lifelong journey as a runner, and all the tech — from smartwatch to shoes to custom GPTs — h…

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Version History: Vine 1:21:26

12d ago1:21:26

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Vine was the original short-form video platform, and pioneered so many of the ideas we now take for granted in reels and TikToks. It was a cultural engine whose executives clashed with the creators who made it famous, before everybody decamped for other platforms. Marina Galperina, Sarah Jeong and Mia Sato join David Pierce to revisit their favorit…

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251 - The Future of Security Operations- Are SIEM, XDR, and SOAR Converging or Moving Apart? 22:24

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Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today we're talking about the future of security operations, specifically three technologies that have dominated the conversation for the past few years: SIEM, XDR, and SOAR. And I'm going to make a case that might surprise some people: these tools are converging. They're merging into unified platfor…

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Episode #49 - Stuffed with Laughter: A Thanksgiving Special 26:44

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🍂🦃 In this special Thanksgiving episode, we’re bringing plenty of laughs to the table! Join us for a lighthearted chat about all things turkey, traditions, and family quirks—plus a fun holiday-themed game you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re cooking, traveling, or just relaxing, grab a plate and come share in the Thanksgiving cheer with us! To le…

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AI agents are invading your PC 1:33:53

21d ago1:33:53

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Like it or not, you may not be able to avoid the AI agents for long. David and Nilay discuss the ways Microsoft is pushing agents to practically every corner of Windows, and where Google plans to put Gemini 3 now that it's confident it makes the best model. After that, the hosts dig into the ruling in Meta's monopoly case, which has a lot to say ab…

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It's not your job to fix the internet 1:04:25

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Enshittification. It's fun to say, hard to spell, and a useful descriptor of exactly how the internet has gone wrong. Cory Doctorow, the author and activist who coined the term a few years ago, recently published a book on the subject, called Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It. He was on Decoder a few weeks …

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Version History: LimeWire 1:13:50

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You wouldn't steal a car. You wouldn't steal a handbag. But plenty of people used LimeWire and other file sharing services to share music, movies and more. If Napster was the beginning of the piracy story, LimeWire may have been the final chapter. Nilay Patel and Sarah Jeong join David Pierce to chart the history of LimeWire and the legal cases tha…

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250 - PenTesting vs Red Teaming vs Vulnerability Assessment-Which One Do You Need? 20:45

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Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today we're tackling a question I get asked constantly: "Should we do a pentest, a red team engagement, or a vulnerability assessment?" These terms get thrown around interchangeably, but they're actually very different things with different goals, different costs, and they're appropriate for differen…

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Episode #48 - Spotting Real Narcissism: Beyond the Buzzword 34:56

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In today's episode of the Married & Confused Podcast, we are talking about Narcissism. The word narcissist gets tossed around everywhere these days—but how do you know when it’s the real deal? In this episode, we unpack what true narcissism looks like (and what it doesn’t). We’ll talk through the common signs, clear up the myths, and help you spot …

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514: Just Turn Off All the Computers 1:10:03

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Philip Koopman joined us to talk about embedded systems becoming embodied and intelligent. We focus on the safety considerations of making an intelligent and embodied device. Phil’s new book is Embodied AI Safety: Reimagining safety engineering for artificial intelligence in physical systems. It uses robotaxis as an example as it discusses safety, …

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Valve made Microsoft's dream console 1:40:16

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The console wars are back on. This week, Nilay Patel sits down with Jake Kastrenakes, Sean Hollister, and special guest Joanna Stern, senior columnist at The Wall Street Journal, to talk about Valve's return to the living room gaming race with the Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame VR headset. Then, Joanna discusses her time putting t…

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Technical Alpha Episode 367 - Gabe Cube 2:02:10

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This week we talk about the Steam Machine, Xbox having to worry about the Steam Machine... and more!By Technical Alpha

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Finding the Middle of Intuition, Data, and Better Decisions with nodaFi's Jessie Lamb 1:05:46

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Welcome back to Self Storage Lab, the podcast where we deconstruct how operators are adapting to today’s technology driven landscape and what it means for the future of the industry. ‍ This episode’s guest is Jessie Lamb, VP of Self Storage at and one of the sharpest minds working at the intersection of people, operations, and technology. Jessie’s …

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Extreme smart home makeover 1:22:46

30d ago1:22:46

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David has a new house, and no idea what to do with it. So he taps The Verge's Jennifer Pattison Tuohy to help him make the place a lot smarter. Jen and David go room by room, figuring out how to improve everything from his lighting to his fridge to his front door. Some of the decisions are easy, like betting on Matter. Some are more complicated: wh…

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Version History: Fire Phone 1:22:53

28d ago1:22:53

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In 2014, the tech world was abuzz with the prospect of a phone made by Amazon. When the Fire Phone arrived, it was chock full of ideas — a "dynamic perspective" feature that created 3D illusions, an image-recognition feature called "Firefly," and many, many opportunities to buy Amazon products. Allison Johnson and Sean O’Kane join David Pierce to d…

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249 - What Is Credential Stuffing? How Hackers Use Your Old Passwords Against You 30:01

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Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today we're talking about one of the most common yet misunderstood cyber attacks happening right now: credential stuffing. And I do mean right now. As I'm recording this, somewhere in the world, automated bots are attempting billions of login attempts across thousands of websites, trying to break int…