Changing Your Tech Point of View: Podcast Recommendations

Changing Your Tech Point of View: Podcast Recommendations

April 03, 2023

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Curator

Tom Merritt (he/him), co-host of Daily Tech News Show

Why did you choose this theme?

As someone who covers technology, it's important to hear other perspectives that challenge my own so I get a greater understanding. These shows help me 

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 and I think they'll help you

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gain a wider view on what's going on in tech, without playing on your outrage.

PODCAST PICKS:Click on the podcast art to listen 👂

Tech executives Robb Dunewood and Terrance Gaines, along with tech journalist superstar Stephanie Humphrey, started this show so they could talk about tech as Black Americans without having to code-switch. It's a discussion you're not likely to hear on most other podcasts

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and it's informative and really fun to listen to.

Tech's MessageLong-time journalists Nate Lanxon (Bloomberg, Wired, CNET) and Ian Morris (T3, Tom’s Guide, Gizmodo) cover the tech news of the week that touches their lives in the U.K. Listen to informed opinion, irreverent humor, and an occasional bout of nostalgia on British tech.

NosillaCast Podcast

Host Allison Sheridan, a former aerospace engineer, discusses her life with tech with an "ever so slight Apple bias." She brings looks at tweaks and tricks to make your computing life better with help from her wide community of like-minded tech geeks. Plus, you'll hear regular updates on security with Irish computer engineer Bart Busschots!

BBQ and TechThis show always makes EarBuds curator Tom Merritt hungry. Hosts Chris Ashley and Rod Simmons are tech workers by day and meat smokers anytime. You'll get gear, gadgets, and tips from them and their guests — and learn how to make sure that rack of ribs or brisket comes out just the way you want it.

SnobOSA.I. developer Nica Montford and journalist Terrance Gaines used to talk so much about Apple that Terrance's wife made them start a show. These two folks are a joy to listen to and keep you up to date on Apple News, non-Apple news, and a segment called "For the Culture," in which they bring their tech perspective to what's happening in the Black community.

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When Magic Happens is a new podcast that brings hosts Taylor, Jennifer, and Cheryle together to tackle the big and little cultural questions as Black women of different generations and perspectives.When Magic Happens is your not-so-secret group chat: a space to laugh, cry, and share with Black women of all ages. New episodes drop weekly.

Spark HunterWhen the world’s most advanced A.I. evolves past the limits of human intelligence, the U.S. government fears she has gone rogue. Now, over dinner with her Maker, a final meal will determine if she represents a new hope for the world… or its destruction.

COMMUNITY:

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CLASSIFIEDS:

On Checking-In: A Self Help Book Club, hosts Adam and Amber read self-help books of all kinds, and then sit down to discuss each book in an authentic, open, and hilarious way. Adam and Amber explore topics of trauma, mental health, addiction, grief, abuse, attachment styles, spirituality, relationships, sexuality, and more.Big Shot, a podcast and oral history project highlighting the stories of never-before-told Jewish entrepreneurs who overcame the odds and built legendary businesses, launched on Thursday, March 30. It’s a podcast that looks like a documentary and feels like a conversation at a deli. It's hosted by Harley Finkelstein (Shopify) and David Segal (DAVIDsTEA).

SPOTLIGHT:

Welcome to the park!

Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast

is a podcast that showcases podcast trailers. Whether those trailers never became fully-realized podcasts, were made as creative proof, are part of a larger body of work, or were created just for fun, they're welcome at the park!

On each episode, hosts Arielle Nissenblatt and Tim Villegas will hit 'play' on a podcast trailer. We'll then hear from the creator of that trailer. 

PODCAST NEWS from Podnews

  • Capsho has launched v2.0 of the company’s platform, which allows podcasters to turn their podcast episode’s audio or video recordings into marketing content designed to help amplify and promote their message. The service also writes your show notes for you, and even researches your guests.

  • As announced in February, NPR has made 10% of its workforce redundant in a cost-cutting move. The cost-saving move has halted the production of four NPR podcasts. Embedded will absorb a number of other narrative series; no radio shows were canceled.

  • In the latest Podnews series of deep dives into East and South East Asia, Guang Jin Yeo looks at podcasting in South Korea. Think that podcast consumption in Korea is massive? That might not be the case anymore… discover how the history of podcasting in Korea may be a warning to the rest of us about closed platforms and competition from others.

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