Best Overstated Podcasts (2025)

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EU orders AI companies to clean up their act, stop using pirated data 6:51

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The European Commission wants AI companies to stop using pirated data and allow creators to withhold their copyrighted material. This comes amid the rise of a massive global workforce of remote workers from poor countries, who provide bespoke data via third party brokers. We take a closer look in this edition of Tech 24.…

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Episode 82 – Pivoting from crypto to AI colocation with Core Scientific's Matt Brown 45:41

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In this episode, we talk to Core Scientific COO Matt Brown about the company’s pivot away from housing cryptomining rigs to hosting GPUs for the likes of AI cloud firm CoreWeave. We talk about the wider crypto market and why the move to AI hosting is becoming so common, the rise of the neoclouds and why they’re willing to work with companies that m…

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#569: The History of Fat, Cholesterol & Heart Disease 1:16:29

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The idea that saturated fat might be harmful to our health has sparked controversy for decades. In recent years, counter-narratives have surged: suggesting that concerns over saturated fat were overblown, that LDL cholesterol doesn’t matter, or that the original diet-heart hypothesis has been debunked. These claims have become especially popular in…

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Tech Guide #652 - Amazon's latest robotic innovations, Samsung 3D monitor 53:28

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We’ve just returned from Japan where we saw Amazon’s latest innovations and we spoke the head of robotics, we’ll share the latest news about the Qantas data breach, we check out Samsung’s new 3D gaming monitor, Nothing has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone and first over ear headphones, Logitech’s new Flip Folio iPad case that can protect the…

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Telegram boss Durov speaks out before French hearing, hopes to get charges lifted 9:09

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Pavel Durov, the enigmatic Russian-born billionaire boss of messaging app Telegram, has his third audience with a French investigating magistrate in the coming days, following his dramatic arrest 10 months ago on wide-ranging charges including complicity in terrorist content, drug trafficking and child sex abuse material.…

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#568: Does the Maternal Diet Impact Risk of ADHD & Autism? – David Horner, PhD 45:01

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To what extent can maternal nutrition during pregnancy influence a child’s later cognitive or behavioural development? While genetic and environmental factors are known to contribute to neurodevelopmental outcomes such as ADHD and autism, growing attention is being paid to the potential role of prenatal exposures, including dietary patterns. Yet, e…

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Tech Guide #651 - Podcasts 20th Anniversary, What we can expect from Samsung's Unpacked event 46:24

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It’s the 20th anniversary of the podcast – we’ll take you back to where it all began, Samsung is gearing up for a new Galaxy Unpacked event – we’ll tell you what we can expect to see, Ecovacs is launched a new window cleaning robot, we check out Samsung’s new Smart Monitor M9, Epson has released its new EcoTank printer range, Shokz has revealed its…

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Fired Up (w/ Andrew Zoldan) 1:00:38

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Jam-packed episode this week! We discuss some schedule and player additions for Penn State Men's basketball Talk some more TBT with Inside the TBT Podcast host Andrew Zoldan Oh and by the way the NBA draft happened Check it all out! Support the show Follow us on X and Instagram @ShotsGottaFall Like us on Facebook at Shots Gotta Fall: The Penn State…

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#567: Did Big Sugar Hijack the Food Pyramid? Were Low-fat Diets a Scam that Damaged Our Health? 1:09:29

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For decades, dietary guidelines—and the Food Pyramid in particular—have been at the center of heated debates and considerable controversy. These guidelines have often been accused of being influenced by industry interests, oversimplifying nutritional nuance, or even directly contributing to rising obesity and metabolic disease rates. In this episod…

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Tech Guide #650 - Australians warned about tax time scams, Meta partners with Oakley for new AI glasses 44:47

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Australians warned to stay alert for tax time scams, Apple has updated its parental controls for make it easier for our kids to have age-appropriate experiences, the Vera C Rubin observatory has released its first astro images and they are amazing, we check out new Meta Oakley AI glasses, Panasonic has launched a new hot and cold blender that can c…

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Locked In (w/ John Harrar & Ross Condon) 42:43

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We're joined by Matt Shaffer this week to preview the 3rd consecutive year of Penn State Alumni participation in TBT, the million-dollar winner-take-all basketball tournament that will be starting up again July 18th. We're honored to be joined once again by Player/GM John Harrar and Head Coach Ross Condon of the Happy Valley Hoopers to talk about l…

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SNP41: Do Certain Foods Really Cause Inflammation – And Are Anti-Inflammatory Diets the Answer? 16:19

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Inflammation has become a nutrition buzzword, often used in extreme or misleading ways. This episode aims to clarify what inflammation is, how it relates to diet and health, and whether specific foods truly provoke inflammatory responses in the body. The episode provides a nuanced, evidence-based look at inflammation and diet. It explains the diffe…

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Tech Guide #649 - Hidden features from Apple's WWDC, Hisense M2 Pro mini projector 55:15

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Apple has held its Worldwide Developers Conference and we go through the main announcements including the new features that didn’t make the keynote, the F1 movie starring Brad Pitt is about roar into theatres – and you can watch the haptic trailer that lets you see and feel the action, we check out eero Pro 7 mesh wireless system, we roadtest Tinec…

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Lose-Lose 42:46

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Some interesting news for Penn State Basketball since last we spoke including an international edition to the roster and a fairly divisive non-conference opponent. We get into it and a little bit more including details on Year 3 of Happy Valley Hoopers in TBT Support the show Follow us on X and Instagram @ShotsGottaFall Like us on Facebook at Shots…

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Episode 81 - Telecom tower opportunities in Africa and the Middle East with Sainesh Vallabh, Helios Towers 23:52

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In this episode, we talk to Sainesh Vallabh, group chief commercial officer, Helios Towers, about the company’s strategic focus to drive tenants to its mobile tower infrastructure. Sainesh explains the company’s plans for the year, opportunities to look at new markets, and the challenges that Africa and the Middle East present for Helios.…

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#566: Can We Maintain Weight Loss? Pharmacology and Behavior – Tara Schmidt, RD 51:13

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GLP-1 receptor agonists have changed the landscape of obesity treatment, offering levels of weight loss once thought unattainable without surgery. But what happens after the weight is lost? And can we really talk about success without talking about maintenance? While much of the public discourse fixates on dramatic weight loss numbers, the harder q…

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Tech Guide #648 - iPhone compatibility with Telstra Satellite Messaging, Uniden's 4G security camera 40:24

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There's an update to Telstra’s new satellite messaging service – more devices are now compatible, LG unveils a new smart monitor for work and play, Uniden has a new camera that can connect via 4G to keep eye on what’s important to you, we take a listen to the new Skullcandy Method 360 earphones, Belkin has released a range of accessories for the ne…

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#565: How Zinc Insufficiency Impacts Inflammation, Immunity & Aging – Prof. Emily Ho 44:28

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Zinc is an essential micronutrient that often flies under the radar, despite being vital for hundreds of enzymes and transcription factors involved in immunity, antioxidant defense, and DNA repair. A surprisingly large segment of the population may not get enough – an estimated 10% of U.S. individuals consume less than half the recommended zinc int…

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Tech Guide #647 - Telstra activates satellite messaging, BritBox gets a makeover 45:45

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Telstra has activated its satellite messaging service – we’ll tell you the devices that will work at launch, cybercriminals are targeting Australians with AI-powered scams, we talk to Moira Hogan from BritBox about the exciting new changes coming to the streaming service, we’ll take a look at the new LG QNED TV range, Oppo has launched a new afford…

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Episode 80 - Old blighty with Mike Hoy, Pulsant 27:17

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In this episode, we are staying in the editorial team’s home county - the UK. Pulsant is a regional Edge provider focusing on the UK market, and has recently launched a new Sovereign Cloud offering. We talk with Pulsant’s CTO Mike Hoy about the data center industry in the UK in the context of the Labour government, how enterprise strategies are cha…

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It's Bleak 48:17

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Yanic Konan Niederhauser is staying in the NBA draft and we're back to break down what that means both for him (yay) and for Penn State's '25-'26 season (not so yay). Does this really change the outlook for Penn State's season? Will YKN get a guaranteed NBA contract? Listen to find out our thoughts! Support the show Follow us on X and Instagram @Sh…

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#564: Is Protein’s Appetite-Suppressing Power Overstated? 1:11:19

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the commonly held belief that protein is the most satiating macronutrient. It’s an idea that shows up frequently in both clinical guidance and popular nutrition discourse: if you want to feel fuller, eat more protein. But how robust is that claim when you drill into the details of the evidence? To explore t…

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Tech Guide #646 - Why your next iPhone could cost $4,000, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review 57:12

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Why the iPhone could cost more than $4000 thanks to President Trump, Dyson has unveiled the world’s thinnest vacuum, HMD has reinvented the flip phone., we check out Samsung’s super slim Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone, we take the new DJI Mavic 4 Pro for a spin, the smart speaker that enables remote care reminders for loved ones and we’ll answer all yo…

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Bonus episode - Introducing SDxCentral, with exec editor Dan Meyer 42:07

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DCD's EiC Sebastian Moss talks to SDxCentral executive editor Dan Meyer about what it means for the two publications to work together, and what we can learn about the current tech cycle from previous booms and busts.

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#563: The Financialization of the Food System – Prof. Martin Caraher 44:27

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Global food systems have been increasingly subjected to financial speculation, leading to adverse consequences for growers, consumers, and public health. But what are the systemic vulnerabilities that impact food security, equitable access to nutritious food, and the broader socio-political frameworks influencing these outcomes? Understanding the f…

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Tech Guide #645 - Vodafone says Telstra has been overstating network coverage, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge first impressions 58:19

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Vodafone’s explosive claims about Telstra overstating its network credentials, are you paying too much for your SIM-only plan, we share our first impressions of Samsung’s new super thin S25 Edge smartphone, we check out Sony’s new noise cancelling headphones, we take a look at Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K smart TV, Huawei unveils its new Watch Fit 4 smart…

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Numbers Guy 1:04:41

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We're back to breakdown a couple new additions to the roster for next season but does it really change the projections for the team? We spend most of the time discussing YKN's rising NBA draft stock and tackle the question: should he stay or should he go? Finally, we have some fun with Apple Reviews and ChatGPT Support the show Follow us on X and I…

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Episode 79 - Competing clouds with Kevin Cochrane, Vultr 30:06

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With the cloud market in a constant war for market share, alternative providers to the “big three” have emerged. With 32 regions globally, Vultr has a huge worldwide reach, and claims to be able to offer core cloud services (and GPUs) at a significantly lower cost than the hyperscalers. In this episode, Kevin Cochrane joins us to discuss the cloud …

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SNP40: Do Seed Oils Cause Inflammation & Chronic Disease? 14:48

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Seed oils have recently become a hotly debated topic in nutrition, fueled by sensational claims on social media. In this episode, the central theme is examining whether seed oils are truly harmful or if they’ve been unjustly demonized. The discussion tackles prevalent claims – that seed oils drive inflammation, oxidation, and chronic disease – and …

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Tech Guide #644 - How a dash cam can keep you safe, new Reolink security cameras 47:11

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It’s National Road Safety Week and Uniden shares the top five benefits of a dash cam, Reolink releases new wireless security cameras with pre-recording functionality, we announce the winners of the Belkin Mothers Day Giveaway, we check out the new D-Link 4G hotspot that you can use on your travels, we take a look at the Seagate Memory products you …

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#562: How to Detoxify Yourself – Quack Asylum Special 1:20:51

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In this Quack Asylum episode, Danny and Alan critically examine the claims surrounding “detoxification protocols” – specialized diets, cleanses, or supplements marketed to eliminate toxins from the body for better health. The central theme is whether these detox plans actually improve health outcomes or if they’re built on pseudoscience and fear. M…