Best Techish Podcasts (2025)

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I Asked If Boyfriends Are Embarrassing And the Internet Lost It - Featuring Chanté Joseph 30:38

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Techish host Abadesi is joined by Chanté Joseph: the culture writer behind that viral Vogue piece asking, “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?” She’s also the creator of Strangers in the City, the events platform tackling adult loneliness. Chanté chats…

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We Want Safety. Not Surveillance. Can We Trust Flock Safety? 33:03

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*If you care about privacy, policing, tech ethics, or just want to understand who’s tracking your license plate and why — this episode is for you.* It’s pretty safe to say we all want less crime — but what are we willing to trade for it? In this episode of Techishly Jenn, Emmy Award–winning journalist Jennifer Jolly steps into the rapidly expanding…

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Issa Rae Doesn’t Feel Successful, Donald Glover, Pharrell Hates Politics, Freezing Your Wife 21:31

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi unpack why Issa Rae doesn’t feel successful despite, well, all her success; Donald Glover’s revelation that he suffered a stroke and had a hole in his heart; and why Pharrell Williams can’t simply opt out of politi…

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The Rise of Gen Z Founders, TikToker Exposes Megachurches, Workplace Affairs, Jailed Crypto Queens 24:58

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Abadesi and Michael talk about why Y Combinator founders are suddenly getting way younger, the TikToker who called churches pretending to be a mom needing baby formula, the CEO who fired two employees over an affair, and the Cryptoque…

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Andrew Yang Wants Your Phone Bill To Stop Brainwashing You 30:18

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If you’ve ever looked at your monthly cell bill and thought, “Why am I paying premium prices to get doom-scrolled into a bad mood?” — this one’s for you. In this episode of Techishly Jenn, Emmy-winning tech journalist Jennifer Jolly sits down with Andrew Yang — yes, the former presidential candidate — who’s now CEO of a brand-new wireless carrier c…

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Plantmade’s Struggles, ‘Cheat at Everything’ App Pivots, MJ Biopic, Zohran Mamdani’s Big Win 28:48

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi break down the rise and fall of beauty brand Plantmade — and what it says about the uphill battle Black founders face keeping control of their businesses. They also chat about viral ‘cheat at everything’ app …

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Cars That Keep the Lights On: GM’s Big Bet on EVs as Home Power 37:47

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Ever wished your backup battery was, well, bigger? In this episode of Techishly Jenn, I sit down with Lynn Ames, GM’s behind-the-scenes “energy whisperer,” to unpack the bold idea behind GM Energy: electric vehicles that don’t just drive you to the store — they can keep your house running when the grid goes dark. We talk about vehicle-to-home (V2H)…

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Amazon Lays Off 30K, Referrals Are GOATed, Exit Interviews, and… was Mango's Founder Murdered? 24:58

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi breakdown Amazon’s cutting 10% of its corporate workforce, the future of HR in tech, why networking and referrals matter more than ever, and leaving a toxic workplace. And for the Patreon folk, did Mango foun…

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Can a New Screen Actually Fix Our Screen Addiction? 31:25

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A screen that fixes screens? That’s the bold new idea behind a brand-new gadget called Board — a 24-inch tabletop console where physical pieces are the controllers: knives that cut, stairs you build, spaceships you fly — all on a shared digital board. Founder Brynn Putnam (who sold Mirror to Lululemon for half a billion dollars) and game veteran Se…

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Sexy Silicon Valley Spies, Sequoia Capital, Is Rihanna's Fenty Beauty In Trouble? 24:29

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi chat about Abadesi's new play, spies in Silicon Valley, and what “neutral” really means when it comes to racism and Islamophobia. They also dig into today’s growing wealth gap and the future of Rihanna's Fenty Beau…

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Black Founder Struggles, Sperm Racing Startups, Anti-Social Media, Marc Lamont Hill and Black Intellectuals. Ft. Dominic-Madori Davis 25:54

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Techish host Michael Berhane and TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis unpack what’s really going on with funding for Black founders — and why so many are heading back to the 9-to-5. They also get into Elon Musk’s clash with X’s head of product, Nikita …

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Gen Z’s Job-Pocalypse: Accenture Lays Off 11K Due to AI? Is UK Black History Month Dead? 12:21

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Techish is back! In this week's episode, hosts Michael and Abadesi break down Gen Z’s job market struggles, from AI shaking up entry-level roles to companies cutting costs and outsourcing instead of hiring fresh talent. They dig into why degrees aren’t tra…

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Techish Presents IRL: Decoding the Planet with Bridget Todd 30:40

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Techish is taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in September! In the meantime, we’ve got a fantastic episode to share from our friends over at the IRL Podcast. You might remember we had IRL host Bridget Todd on Techish recently for our Falling in Love With Your AI episode. So trust us, you’re gonna love this one. ———————————————————— Deco…

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Techish: The Tech Swindler 32:00

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Today, we’re bringing you an episode from our friends at Techish, a podcast by two tech founders and investors talking about all things tech, pop culture, and life. It's equal parts ChatGPT, equal parts Cardi B. Starring Michael Berhane and Abadesi Osunsade. In this episode of Techish, hosts Michael Berhane and Abadesi Osunsade dive into the wild s…

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Spicy Career Questions: Promotions, Clout vs. Coin, Black Excellence, and Job Hunting While Employed 22:46

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, hosts Abadesi and Michael tackle the spicy career questions you've been asking ChatGPT but not your manager. They get into what really matters when it comes to getting promoted: performance or perception, how to choose a mentor, clout…

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Vogue's AI Backlash, Figma's IPO, Fixed Careers Are Over, Is Tim Cook's Time Up? Ft. Dominic-Madori Davis 27:57

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, host Michael Berhane teams up with TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis to unpack how AI is shaking up the fashion and film industries. They also cover Vinod Khosla’s take on ditching traditional careers, Figma’s IPO, why former F…

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AI Startups Push 72 Hour Workweek, Black Beauty Brand Ami Colé Closes, Flo Leaks Your Period Data Ft. Dominic-Madori Davis 23:32

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week, Techish host Michael Berhane teams up with TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis to break down why Silicon Valley is leaning into the intense 996 work culture. They also dive into Black beauty brands like Ami Colé struggling to stay afloat. F…

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Coldplay Kiss Cam, Is Dating Your Coworker Worth the Risk? Hailey Bieber Backlash 22:15

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week, Techish hosts Michael and Abadesi dive into the incident that everyone is talking about: two execs spotted getting cozy at a Coldplay concert. They unpack the drama, talk about trust in the workplace, and explore how social media turns everythin…

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Are Tech Careers Over? Microsoft Fires 9K People, Surviving Layoffs, Soham Parekh Was Onto Something 21:20

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into the latest round of tech layoffs, questioning why job cuts continue despite record profits. They chat about how AI is changing roles, the value of networking, and staying financially ready in shaky times.…

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Decoding the Planet: From Whales to Whistleblowers 30:23

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AI may be able to talk to animals, but at what cost to the planet. Who is making those decisions, and why it matters. From decoding whale language to protecting our oceans from unchecked offshore drilling, Bridget Todd talks to visionaries seeking to preserve our beautiful, fragile world. Holly Alpine left her job with Microsoft over the company’s …

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The Tech Swindler, Addicted To My AI Chatbot, Grammarly Takes On Big Tech? 26:45

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish In this episode of Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi dive into the wild story of the tech con artist who is fooling Silicon Valley startups, exposing some big cracks in how the industry hires. They also break down the rise of AI addictions, the emotional …

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Falling In Love With Your AI, The Future of AI Companionship, The Convenience Economy Ft Bridget Todd 28:10

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Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish In this episode of Techish, Abadesi chats with Bridget Todd (There Are No Girls on the Internet and IRL) about how AI is changing our lives, especially when it comes to companionship and relationships. They dive into the convenience economy, the responsibi…

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The Invisible Neighbor 25:18

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AI lives in my city, and probably yours too. What does it mean for our neighborhoods, the people in them, and where data lives? Host Bridget Todd looks at how AI is changing our neighborhoods and who is behind it. She meets people bringing hidden tech systems into the full view of citizens and decision makers. Nat Palmer helped lead a campaign in C…

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Solo Founder Sells 6-Month AI Startup For $80M, The Social Network 2, Microsoft vs. OpenAI 32:49

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This week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi chat about the solo "vibe coder" who sold to Wix for $80M, the Social Network sequel, the Microsoft–OpenAI drama, and why working a "low-status" job might help you be a better person. Chapters 00:28 Six-Month Vibe Coder Gets $80M 09:00 The Social Network Is Getting a Sequel 17:59 Microsoft vs. OpenAI …

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"Cheat at Everything" AI App Raises $15M, Startup Hype, and the Death of the Tech Interview 12:45

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This week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi chat about Cluely, a startup with a “cheat at everything” app. They dive into its viral marketing, the ethics of using it in job interviews, and whether traditional knowledge still matters in today’s fast-changing industry. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:14 The Rise of Cluely: The AI App For Cheating …

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Our Heads in the Cloud 21:31

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There are some good reasons to let AI into our brains. But how much do we know about the privacy of brain data? Host Bridget Todd explores how AI is interacting with our thoughts, memories and (dis)abilities, and what it all means for brain privacy. Ian Burkhart had an experimental brain implant that allowed him to move his hand and fingers after h…

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We Found Love in an AI Place 22:47

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Will my new AI boyfriend be a green flag? Bridget Todd explores how encounters of love and sex are secretly shaped by data and algorithms. Love is intimate. It’s private. It’s human. So naturally tech companies see it as a money-maker. Host Bridget Todd uncovers the algorithmic racism and bias built into most popular dating apps, and meets the peop…

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AI Startup Faked Its Way to Unicorn Status, Apple's Liquid Glass, MAGA Influencers 25:51

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In this episode, Techish hosts Michael and Abadesi break down startup hype culture, especially all the smoke and mirrors around AI. They chat about tweaking revenue numbers, investors turning a blind eye, and why tech needs more ethics and less ego. They also chat about Apple’s latest WWDC drops, MAGA influencers in the White House, and why good jo…

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We're Back! IRL Season 8: AI and Us 1:07

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Bridget Todd is on a journey to find out how AI affects us on a personal level. From her love life to her city, to the privacy of her memories, Bridget digs deep to uncover the relationship between us and AI. She talks to people who question the status quo, and pour their hearts into shaping AI that will change our lives without invading our privac…

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Are We in a Graduate Recession? Timbaland’s AI Artist, OnlyFans in $8Bn Sale Talks 25:40

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Join our Patreon for the full ad-free episode: https://www.patreon.com/techish ---- Techish hosts Abadesi and Michael dive into how AI is shaking up applications and why some grads are crushing it while others are stuck, Timbaland swapping out human artists for AI, and the future of adult content. Chapters 00:27 Is It a Graduate Recession? 11:29 Ti…

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I Asked If Boyfriends Are Embarrassing And the Internet Lost It - Featuring Chanté Joseph 30:38

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Issa Rae Doesn’t Feel Successful, Donald Glover, Pharrell Hates Politics, Freezing Your Wife 21:31

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The Rise of Gen Z Founders, TikToker Exposes Megachurches, Workplace Affairs, Jailed Crypto Queens 24:58

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Andrew Yang Wants Your Phone Bill To Stop Brainwashing You 30:18

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Plantmade’s Struggles, ‘Cheat at Everything’ App Pivots, MJ Biopic, Zohran Mamdani’s Big Win 28:48

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Cars That Keep the Lights On: GM’s Big Bet on EVs as Home Power 37:47

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Amazon Lays Off 30K, Referrals Are GOATed, Exit Interviews, and… was Mango's Founder Murdered? 24:58

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Can a New Screen Actually Fix Our Screen Addiction? 31:25

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Sexy Silicon Valley Spies, Sequoia Capital, Is Rihanna's Fenty Beauty In Trouble? 24:29

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Black Founder Struggles, Sperm Racing Startups, Anti-Social Media, Marc Lamont Hill and Black Intellectuals. Ft. Dominic-Madori Davis 25:54

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Gen Z’s Job-Pocalypse: Accenture Lays Off 11K Due to AI? Is UK Black History Month Dead? 12:21

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Techish Presents IRL: Decoding the Planet with Bridget Todd 30:40

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Techish: The Tech Swindler 32:00

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Spicy Career Questions: Promotions, Clout vs. Coin, Black Excellence, and Job Hunting While Employed 22:46

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Vogue's AI Backlash, Figma's IPO, Fixed Careers Are Over, Is Tim Cook's Time Up? Ft. Dominic-Madori Davis 27:57

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AI Startups Push 72 Hour Workweek, Black Beauty Brand Ami Colé Closes, Flo Leaks Your Period Data Ft. Dominic-Madori Davis 23:32

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Coldplay Kiss Cam, Is Dating Your Coworker Worth the Risk? Hailey Bieber Backlash 22:15

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Are Tech Careers Over? Microsoft Fires 9K People, Surviving Layoffs, Soham Parekh Was Onto Something 21:20

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Decoding the Planet: From Whales to Whistleblowers 30:23

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The Tech Swindler, Addicted To My AI Chatbot, Grammarly Takes On Big Tech? 26:45

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The Invisible Neighbor 25:18

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Solo Founder Sells 6-Month AI Startup For $80M, The Social Network 2, Microsoft vs. OpenAI 32:49

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"Cheat at Everything" AI App Raises $15M, Startup Hype, and the Death of the Tech Interview 12:45

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Our Heads in the Cloud 21:31

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We Found Love in an AI Place 22:47

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AI Startup Faked Its Way to Unicorn Status, Apple's Liquid Glass, MAGA Influencers 25:51

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We're Back! IRL Season 8: AI and Us 1:07

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Are We in a Graduate Recession? Timbaland’s AI Artist, OnlyFans in $8Bn Sale Talks 25:40