Best AV Pro Podcasts (2025)

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Pro Bowl rosters released | Christmas Day Games preview | Bye bye Arrowhead | The AV Club 51:11

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Shane and Craig team up for this Christmas Eve edition of the AV Club, with hot 49ers, cold Christmas Day games and a mixed Pro Bowl roster are all on the menu. Brought to you by the TapHouse Bar and Grill, Ranelagh

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The RFP Shortcut Guide: Getting Event AV Quotes Without the Usual Bottlenecks 12:07

16d ago12:07

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On this episode of The Event Pro Show, Seth Macchi, CEO of LEMG, addresses one of the biggest time pressures planners face: sending out an AV RFP quickly without losing clarity or quality. If time is tight and you need vendors to respond with accurate proposals, this episode shows you how to stay efficient and still get strong results. Seth explain…

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OK, what’s going on with LinkedIn’s algo? 9:46

8m ago9:46

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TechCrunch's Dominic-Madori Davis writes about women who ran an experiment to see if LinkedIn's new algo was being sexist and thought they proved it. But experts say there's more complexity involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Pirate group Anna’s Archive says it has scraped 86 million songs from Spotify; plus, OpenAI says AI browsers may always be vulnerable to prompt injection attacks 8:17

1d ago8:17

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Pirate group Anna’s Archive says it has scraped 86 million songs from Spotify. Also, OpenAI says prompt injections will always be a risk for AI browsers with agentic capabilities, like Atlas. But the firm is beefing up its cybersecurity with an 'LLM-based automated attacker.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Alphabet to buy Intersect Power to bypass energy grid bottlenecks; also, Trump admin halts 6 GW of offshore wind leases again 4:42

2d ago4:42

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Alphabet is set to pay $4.75 billion in cash, plus debt, for the data center and clean energy developer. Also, the move is the latest attempt by the Trump administration to delay the construction of 6 gigawatts of offshore wind near a hotspot of data center development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Week 16 Recap: Lions roar back but Steelers survive | Patriots eyeing the AFC #1 seed 28:13

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The refs caught the attention at the end of the cracking game in Motown but Steelers make it 3 in a road and close to securing the AFC North. We discuss huge AFC victories on the road for the Jags and Pats and the impressive nature of how new HC’s can turn teams around so quickly. Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the NFL season, amazing A…

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Week 16 Recap: Bears have the NFC North in their grasp after heroic comeback | NFC playoff permutations 22:03

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SEGMENT 2: We discuss the landscape of the NFC playoffs as the 49ers hosting the Bears next week could go along way to deciding who’s top seed. Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the NFL season, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.quinnbet.com/uk/sports/specials⁠⁠⁠. Remember it's…

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs RAISE Act to regulate AI safety; plus, Sequoia partner spreads debunked Brown shooting theory 6:33

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The bill will require large AI developers to publish information about their safety protocols and report safety incidents to the state within 72 hours. Also, the newest episode raises questions about whether Sequoia's new leadership -- managing partners Alfred Lin and Pat Grady, who took over last month -- can or will rein in Maguire's social media…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1475: What’s Next for Digital Engagement — A Global Update From Uniguest

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In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I’m joined by James Keen to talk about what’s actually changing inside Uniguest — and why it matters. We dig into the expanded capabilities of Uniguest’s Hub digital engagement platform, how new technologies are being introduced into the European market, and what’s driving the company’s continued global growth. Thi…

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Season One Recap and Season Two Sneak Peek with Host Seth Macchi 4:06

1d ago4:06

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Welcome to The Event Pro Show! In this episode, Seth Macchi looks back on a standout first season filled with practical conversations and real-world perspectives from across the events industry. From planners and speakers to AV leaders, educators, and experiential marketers, Season One delivered thoughtful guidance from every angle of live events. …

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As EU waters down 2035 EV goals, electric startups express concern 5:50

2d ago5:50

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The future may be electric, but that future is being postponed. The European Commission, citing the need for flexibility, has softened its ambitious plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Crazy endings in Detroit and Chicago | Smyth superstar | Denver taken down | Instant Reaction 23:01

2d ago23:01

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WHAT a Week 16 of crazy endings. Brian and Shane team up after the mad finish to Steelers/Lions to give our instant reaction to all that's happening around the league - including Charlie Smyth's five field goals. Sponsored by QuinnBet

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Netflix acquires gaming avatar maker Ready Player Me; plus, Meta is developing a new image and video model for a 2026 release 6:45

4d ago6:45

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The gaming startup will allow Netflix subscribers to create avatars that can extend across gaming titles. Also, Meta is working on an image and video model and new text-based model, which aids with coding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Instacart to pay $60M to settle FTC claims it deceived consumers; plus Apple becomes a debt collector 8:25

5d ago8:25

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The FTC alleged Instacart misled consumers with unlawful tactics, causing them to pay higher fees while also denying refunds. Also, Apple says it can now collect any money a developer owes the tech giant at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Week 16 Picks: Bears seek Saturday revenge on Packers | NFC South up for grabs 29:17

5d ago29:17

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SEGMENT 1: Shane, Brian and Ciaran team up to preview all 15 games of the Saturday, Sunday and Monday NFL slate, with a stellar NFC North grudge match on Saturday night top of the watch list as the Buccaneers and Panthers battle for the right to top the NFC South. Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the NFL season, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca…

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Week 16 Picks: Jags and Broncos fight to prove playoff worth | Can the Steelers survive Detroit? 17:51

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SEGMENT 2: Jaguars @ Broncos and Steelers @ Lions are the standout late window games as Shane, Brian and Ciaran continues our Week 16 game-by-game preview Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the NFL season, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.quinnbet.com/uk/sports/specials⁠⁠⁠. Re…

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Week 16 Picks: Baltimore favoured as the Patriots come bruised | 49ers v Rivers 15:50

6d ago15:50

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SEGMENT 3: Shane, Brian and Ciaran give top billing to Prime Time as we break down Patriots @ Ravens and 49ers @ Colts Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the NFL season, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.quinnbet.com/uk/sports/specials⁠⁠⁠. Remember it's 18+ T&Cs Apply - Always …

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Adobe hit with proposed class-action; plus, Instacart’s AI-driven pricing tool attracted attention from the FTC 6:12

5d ago6:12

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The lawsuit is just the latest in a string of copyright-related legal complaints aimed at the AI industry. Also, in an economy where everyone's feeling squeezed, AI-driven price testing of kitchen essentials was bound to attract attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Jared Isaacman confirmed as next head of NASA; AWS exec Peter DeSantis to lead new AI org; and YouTube doesn't like Billboard’s ranking formula 7:39

7d ago7:39

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Isaacman will run the space agency at a time when Trump is trying to both downsize it and task it with returning astronauts to the Moon. Also, DeSantis has spent 27 years at Amazon, including eight years as an SVP for AWS, the cloud provider that powers about one-third of the internet. And, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…

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TNF Preview | Michael-Shawn Dugar on Rams @ Seahawks and Seattle's season so far 35:47

7d ago35:47

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Kieran is joined by Michael-Shawn Dugar: Seahawks Beat Writer for the Athletic, host of the Seahawks Man-2-Man podcast and author of The Franchise: Seattle Seahawks: A Curated History of the Legion of Boom Era to catch up on the Seahawks season so far, their playoff credentials and to preview their crucial game at home to the Rams this Thursday nig…

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Skana Robotics helps fleets of underwater robots communicate with each other 5:37

6d ago5:37

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Skana Robotics built a decision-making algorithm that helps unmanned vessels react and adapt to data from other vessels. Also, Amazon reportedly in talks to invest $10B in OpenAI as circular deals stay popular Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Coursera and Udemy enter a merger agreement; plus, Mozilla’s new CEO says AI is coming to Firefox 5:49

7d ago5:49

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Coursera and Udemy, two of the biggest names in online learning, are combining platforms next year. Mozilla has appointed Anthony Enzor-DeMeo as its CEO, as the Firefox developer scrambles to adapt in a rapidly changing browser market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Culture kills frostbitten Dolphins | The Texans can take the AFC | The AV Club 36:31

8d ago36:31

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Shane and Ben team up for this week's AV Club with Old Man Rivers, similarly old Aaron Rodgers on MNF and younger blood in the wide-open AFC are all on the menu as we ask who is in good enough form to seal the Lamar Hunt trophy. The AV Club is brought to you by the TapHouse Bar & Grill Ranelagh - where you can watch RedZone action each week…

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Hacking group says it’s extorting Pornhub after stealing users’ viewing data. plus, Everbloom built an AI to turn chicken feathers into cashmere 7:32

9d ago7:32

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The Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters hacking collective stole Pornhub premium users’ data, including email addresses and viewing history. Also, Everbloom has also developed a chemical process to transform waste fibers and feathers into upcycled materials that resemble everything from polyester to cashmere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch…

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Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver; also, Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal 6:30

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It's one of the last big steps before the company can truly claim it's operating a robotaxi service, and start to take on Waymo.Industry Also, concerns over Netflix acquiring Warner Bros has led executives to address fears regarding jobs and theatrical releases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Week 15 Recap: Charlie Smyth walk off FG, Bills bounce back to upset the Patriots 32:58

9d ago32:58

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Segment 1: We kick off with the Irish slant as Charlie Smyth continues his great NFL career to date, Bo Nix silencing the doubters and Bills keep in the shout for the AFC East. Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the NFL season, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more: ⁠https://www.quinnbet.com/uk/spor…

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Week 15 Recap: Jaguars & Texans heat up the South, Ravens come up big on the road in Cinci 23:38

9d ago23:38

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Segment 2: Big wins for Jags & Texans this weekend along with the Ravens keeping up the race for the North by finishing off the Bengals. Seahawks grind out the win as Rivers fairy tale returns ends in a close loss, Myles Garrett on the cusp of the sack record but what about doing the damage elsewhere? Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the …

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Aundrea Hopkins Leads the Conversation on Event Rentals 36:05

9d ago36:05

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On this episode of The Event Pro Show, host Seth Macchi talks with Aundrea Hopkins, a marketing and events professional known for her work in social media, public relations, and community engagement. Aundrea reflects on her early exposure to events and how those moments shaped her path into hospitality and the rental industry now working for Party …

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Data center boom bad news for other infrastructure projects; plus, a data breach at 700Credit affects nearly 6 million, and Microsoft buys 3.6M metric tons of carbon removal from bioenergy plant 4:16

10d ago4:16

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-Improvements to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure could take a hit as data center construction accelerates. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg. -At least 5.6 million people had their names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers stolen in a data breach at Seven Hundred Credit, a company that runs credit checks and i…

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Chiefs and Bengals eliminated | Broncos down the Pack | Bills end the Patriots win streak | Week 15 Instant Reaction 26:41

10d ago26:41

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Kieran and Ciarán discuss the action from Week 15 where the Broncos finished strong against a Packers team that might have to find a way without Micah Parsons for the rest of the season, the Bills showed that they can still be a force in the AFC, Charlie Smyth kicked a superb walk off field goal to win it for the Saints against the Panthers, and Th…

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Zevo wants to add robotaxis to its car-share fleet; plus, Reddit argues it isn’t like other social platforms 7:50

12d ago7:50

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As robotaxi adoption continues, wild ideas like personal ownership and renting them out are starting to pop up again. Also, Reddit, one of the world's largest social platforms, is arguing that it doesn't meet the definition of "social media platforms" as it seeks to overturn Australia's law banning children under 16 years of age from social media. …

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Google launched its deepest AI research agent yet — on the same day OpenAI dropped GPT-5.2 8:21

12d ago8:21

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For the first time, developers can embed Google's Deep Research tool, based on Gemini 3 Pro, into their own apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Week 15 Picks: Chiefs playoff life to be recharged? | AFC North clash which could finish off the Ravens? 23:28

13d ago23:28

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Segment 1: We kick off our predictions show discussing the following games: Cardinals @ Texans Ravens @ Bengals Browns @ Bears Chargers @ Chiefs We also give our quick picks to non playoff impacting games. Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the NFL season, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at⁠⁠ …

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Week 15 Picks: Pats close the door on the Bills in the AFC East? | Panthers to remain in the NFC South hunt in NOLA? 19:53

13d ago19:53

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Segment 2: Rolling into our next section of the show with discussion & picks on: Bills @ Pats Panthers @ Saints Jets @ Jaguars Titans @ 49ers Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the NFL season, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.quinnbet.com/uk/sports/specials⁠⁠⁠. Remember it's 1…

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Week 15 Picks: Can the Lions roar back in Sofi? | Pack your playoff bags Denver as they secure the AFC West? 25:10

13d ago25:10

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Segment 3: We close out the show discussing arguably the biggest games of the weekend in the 9pm window. Packers @ Broncos Lions @ Rams Colts @ Seahawks We then turn our attention to the SNF & MNF games. Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the NFL season, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at⁠⁠ ⁠h…

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Opera wants you to pay $20 a month to use its AI-powered browser; plus, Rivian going big on autonomy 7:24

13d ago7:24

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Following a couple of months' testing, Opera has finally made its AI-powered browser, Neon, available to the public — though you'll have to shell out for a $19.90-per-month subscription to use it. Also, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe laid out his plan for how Rivian's vehicles will increasingly drive themselves, in a bid to match or exceed the capabilities…

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Overview Energy wants to beam energy from space to existing solar farms; plus Nvidia is reportedly testing tracking software 5:34

13d ago5:34

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The stealthy startup plans to use a network of satellites to harvest sunlight and send it to Earth using infrared lasers. A new software option could make it possible to see the approximate location of some of Nvidia's AI chips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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TNF Preview | Buccaneers need a win as good conditions may help against Falcons 10:34

14d ago10:34

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Shane and Brian run the rule over this week's Thursday Night Football clash as the Atlanta Falcons visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the NFL season, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.quinnbet.com/uk/sports/specials⁠⁠⁠. Remember it's 18+ T&Cs Appl…

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Google launches managed MCP servers that let AI agents simply plug into its tools 5:26

13d ago5:26

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Google is rolling out managed MCP servers to make its services “agent-ready by design,” starting with Maps and BigQuery, aiming to simplify messy integrations and help AI agents use real tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Eagles lose third in a row | A Rivers return? | Marcus Freeman future | The AV Club 47:13

14d ago47:13

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Shane and Craig team up for this delayed AV Club - thank you storm Bram! Eagles lose three straight, Justin Herbert's importance to the Chargers, the return of a relic of the past to the Colts and Notre Dame's college football playoff controversy are all on the menu. Speaking of menu - you can get great food at the Tap House Bar and Grill in Ranela…

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Ep.4 - Clean Power: The AV Upgrade Nobody Talks About 50:50

14d ago50:50

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Send us a text What if one of the biggest upgrades to your system wasn’t a new amp, speaker, or camera… but the power feeding it? Yep — in this episode, we sit down with Wade Bussey from Furman and Panamax to talk about the part of AV everyone forgets until something goes wrong. Wade walks us through why clean power can make your audio feel more op…

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Three in ten U.S. teens use AI chatbots every day, but safety concerns are growing; also, Why Cursor’s CEO believes OpenAI, Anthropic competition won’t crush his startup 11:01

15d ago11:01

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While teenagers may start out using AI chatbots for basic questions, their relationship with chatbot platforms has the potential to turn addictive. Plus, Anysphere CEO Michael Truell explained the features his company is focused on building out after reaching $1 billion in annualized revenue,. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.…

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Google’s first AI glasses expected next year; plus, Ford and Renault team up on cheaper EVs and Truecaller now lets users protect households from scam calls 7:27

15d ago7:27

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Google will compete with Meta with its own line of AI-powered smart glasses. Also, Ford and Renault in a ‘fight for our lives.’ The automakers will work together to bring two Ford-branded less expensive EVs to European dealerships in 2028. And, Truecaller's Family Protection will be rolled out widely in the first quarter of 2026. Learn more about y…

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1474: Panasonic Named Official Projection Provider for the New TGL Presented by SoFi Golf League

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TGL Presented by SoFi is shaking up the sports world with an arena-based, tech-driven take on golf — and Panasonic is at the center of it. I sat down with Brian Duffy, senior strategic account manager at Panasonic, to break down how the league uses MEVIX RQ50K 50,000-lumen projectors, originally engineered for the Tokyo Olympics. It’s a fascinating…

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Join us on the Irish NFL Show's 2026 Tour! 1:06

16d ago1:06

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The Irish NFL Show have partnered with Bernard Hayes Travel to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience We want you to join the crew for a unique NFL tour next season.You can register interest today on our website under the tours section. See https://www.irishnflshow.com/tours for more

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FTC upholds ban on stalkerware founder Scott Zuckerman 4:56

15d ago4:56

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Zuckerman, who used to run the stalkerware apps SpyFone and SpyTrac, claimed the ban is hurting his unrelated business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Week 14 Recap: Chiefs are cooked, Texans are cooking, and Colts are burnt out 28:59

16d ago28:59

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SEGMENT 1: Conor, Brian and Shane are here for the recap of Week 14 which gave us a monster schedule of exciting games, as the Chiefs look like they are done, the AFC South heats up and Joe Burrow reminds us what the league has missed ... before he was hung out to dry. The Irish NFL Show is going ON TOUR in 2026. Want to join us stateside? Visit ir…

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Week 14 Recap: Bears lose but stay legit | Are the Titans messing the Tank? 23:46

16d ago23:46

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SEGMENT 2: Conor, Brian and Shane reflect on the game of the week as the Packers show themselves to still be Super Bowl contenders as the Bears leave Lambeau with the L but still with pride. The Irish NFL Show is going ON TOUR in 2026. Want to join us stateside? Visit irishnflshow.com/tours

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‘ONE RULE’: Trump says he’ll sign an EO blocking state AI laws despite bipartisan pushback; also, Paramount's hostile bid for WBD 8:10

16d ago8:10

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“I will be doing a ONE RULE Executive Order this week,” Trump posted on social media. “You can’t expect a company to get 50 Approvals every time they want to do something.” Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile, $108.4 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, days after Warner Bros. agreed to be acquired by Netflix for $82.7 billion. Le…

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Box-office Caleb can't outrun packers | Burrow bottles it | Colts in trouble | Instant Reaction 24:51

17d ago24:51

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Shane and Brian team up for the Week 14 instant reaction after a stellar Packers/Bears rivalry clash, a Bengals collapse in Buffalo, a Steelers win for Mike Tomlin to build on, another good day for Charlie Smyth and a bad day for the Colts in Jacksonville as Daniel Jones is out for the season Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on the NFL seaso…