Mikah Sargent joins Jason Howell to explore the nostalgic world of early 2000s tech, from the Kindle Keyboard to the Juice Box multimedia player, while also discussing Mikah's current tech interests and tech podcast career.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Show begins
01:51 - Catching up with Mikah Sargent
10:42 - Mikah's move to Portland and comparison to the Bay Area
15:49 - Mikah's early tech memories and influences
20:50 - The Kindle Keyboard as Mikah's tech awakening
28:39 - Mikah's journey from graphic design to tech journalism
30:25 - Mikah's history with smartphones and Apple devices
35:33 - Mikah recalls the Sanyo SCP2700 BlackBerry knockoff
38:22 - Discussion of the Ubiquiti Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer
45:47 - Tech Mikah wishes he still had: The Juice Box multimedia player
50:27 - Alternative universe career path: General contractor
Catch Mikah on TWiT, Relay, and more: http://chihuahua.coffee/
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1:00:32
David Pierce
From the gold iPod Mini to the Rabbit R1, David Pierce and Jason Howell explore the tactile qualities of tech, the resurgence of physical media, and the challenges of staying organized in a digital world.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Podcast begins
1:36 - Introducing David Pierce!
2:20 - The Evolution of Computers from destinations to being ubiquitous
7:00 - David's early interest in technology
8:53 - The gold iPod mini experience
15:22 - The Resurgence of Tactile Technology
18:21 - Tangible vs. Digital Music
26:16 - Technology and Organization
35:51 - AI Impact on Education
39:48 - Current Tech in Reach (Rabbit R1, Humane AI Pin)
Catch David on The Vergecast Podcast: https://www.theverge.com/the-vergecast
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51:59
Becca Farsace
Jason Howell sits down with Becca Farsace to explore her transition from The Verge to independent content creation, managing ADD as a creator, her nostalgic attachment to the iPod Touch, and her goals for 2025. Becca also shares her number one piece of advice for people looking to start a YouTube channel in 2025.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Podcast begins
02:05 - Introducing Becca Farsace!
03:28 - Authenticity in content creation and connecting with the audience
07:11 - Allowing children access to social media and technology
08:51 - Becca's first cell phone and early mobile devices
13:59 - The iPad Touch and its impact on Becca's interest in technology
17:40 - Raving about the DJI Osmo Pocket 3
21:18 - Becca's experience creating the iJustine video as her last project at The Verge
26:39 - Transitioning from working at The Verge to becoming an independent creator
28:21 - Octopus Arms analogy and goals for 2025
33:07 - Becca's approach to creativity and breaking the rules in video production
34:11 - Challenges of being an independent creator, including thumbnails and titles
35:40 - Becca's experience with ADD and how she manages her work
39:55 - How Becca moved from behind the camera to in front of it
42:39 - Becca's big tip on how to start a YouTube channel in 2025
43:57 - The Apple QuickTake 200 camera and nostalgic tech
49:51 - Discussion about Google Glass and the future of smart glasses
53:32 - The Unihertz Jelly smartphone and minimalist phone designs
55:14 - THANK YOU to Becca!
57:39 - Everything else you need to know about Techsploder Podcast
Catch Becca on her awesome YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/BeccaFarsace
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1:05:42
Jay Adelson
From Commodore PET gaming to revolutionizing pinball machines with Scorbit, Jay Adelson discusses his entrepreneurial journey (Equinix, Digg, Revision3) and shares wisdom on navigating the ever-changing tech landscape.
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Early computing experiences with Commodore PET and gaming
Transition from filmmaking studies to tech entrepreneurship
Development of Scorbit and pinball machine connectivity
Views on startup metrics and entrepreneurship philosophy
AI's role in modern programming and development
Life transition from Silicon Valley to Michigan farm living
Definitely check out Scorbit!
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1:03:53
Andy Ihnatko
Tech journalist Andy Ihnatko shares his journey from early computer enthusiast to respected industry voice, offering insights on content creation, Apple's evolution, and the dawn of the internet.
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The challenges of producing regular content
Andy's experience with TV appearances and tech commentary
The importance of earning trust and delivering quality content
Balancing quantity vs. quality in content creation
Andy's creative process and approach to deadlines
The impact of generational differences on content creation
Andy's early tech memories and introduction to computers
The Apple II Plus and its influence on Andy's interest in technology
The evolution of Apple products and Andy's fascination with them
Andy's journey into tech journalism and writing for Mac publications
The dawn of the internet and its impact on communication
Early experiences with modems and online interactions
The development of online communities and trust in the early internet era
Hear Andy on the Material podcast.
Also the MacBreak Weekly podcast.
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Join veteran tech podcaster Jason Howell as he sits down with intriguing tech minds for casual conversations that explore the human experience in a world engulfed by technology. From tech journalists and creators to entrepreneurs, Jason invites guests to share their journey through tech and reflect on the triumphs and struggles of being immersed in the always-evolving tech landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.