Techsploder

Sam Abuelsamid works closely with the automotive industry as an analyst at Guidehouse Insights, giving him first-row access to the many ways that technology is influencing modern vehicle design. Sam discusses the spark that led to his career in the automotive industry, his lifelong curiosity in engineering, and his first smartphone.🔔 Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jasonhowellSam's background and how he got interested in the automotive industryThe influence of Road and Track magazine on Sam's interest in carsThe intersection of transportation and technology in Sam's workThe differences in car brands and models available in Europe versus the USChinese automotive brands and their growing presence in EuropeSam's experience as an early adopter of technology, particularly smartphonesThe evolution of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in vehiclesThe evolution of digital photography and Sam's experience with early digital camerasGuideHouse Insights Wheelbearings podcastSam's articles on Forbes

Father Robert Ballecer, aka The Digital Jesuit, lives two lives: One as a dedicated Jesuit priest working at the Vatican in Rome, and the other as a lifelong tech nerd. Here he explains why those seemingly different aspects of his life are actually one and the same.🔔 Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JasonHowellFather Robert's experience living in Rome and contrasts with more tech-centric citiesFather Robert's role in the church and how it relates to his technology workFather Robert's childhood interest in technology and parental supportEarly experiences with dumpster diving for computer partsFixing and selling TRS-80 computersRunning a Bulletin Board System (BBS) as a youthSelling refurbished floppy disks through a BBSEarly experiences with YouTube and content creationMonetization of YouTube content and optimization techniquesDiscussion of pre-iPod MP3 players and early consumer techFather Robert's experiences with hacking school computer systemsPhone phreaking and early hacking experiencesFather Robert's interest in The Expanse sci-fi series and its realistic technologyDiscussion of fusion technology and energy conversion as potential future developmentsFr. Robert Ballecer on Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/padresjFr. Robert Ballecer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DigitalJesuit

Lamarr Wilson, the "CEO of Unboxings", shares his journey from teaching tech in schools to becoming a wildly popular tech content creator known for his enthusiastic unboxing videos and comedic persona.🔔 Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JasonHowell- Lamarr's background and how he got into tech/education- His early experiences with technology as a child- Discovering the internet and its impact- Transitioning from education to creating YouTube content- The origins of his YouTube channel and initial motivations- Developing a comedic persona and sense of humor on YouTube- Shifting focus to vertical video formats like TikTok and Instagram Reels- Motivations behind the format change and its impact on his career- The differences in effort between long and short-form content creation- How he approaches unboxing videos and the "CEO of Unboxings" moniker- His hopes for future smart home/AI technology advancementsLamarr Wilson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamarrwilsonLamarr Wilson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOcE8WdQOSeqFczVxGatGKgLamarr Wilson on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lamarrwilson

Join Jason Howell as he delves into the world of design with Liam Spradlin, discussing the subjective nature of design, the impact of generative AI, and Liam's experience creating the "Girasol" typeface.Please support this podcast on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jasonhowellDesign influence in SwitzerlandMaterial Design and deep personal meaningEverything in design is interfacialDoes AI bypass intentional design?Has Material Design achieved its purpose?Where Liam's design sense began as a kidLiam's Typeface designKnowing when a design is doneWhy do we accept bad design in tech?Esthetic value of vintage interfacesLaim's most cherished technologyListen to the Design Notes podcast: https://designnotes.fm/Read Liam's work on Interface Cade: https://interfacecafe.com/

Join Jason Howell as he explores the world of "low-tech" through the eyes of MAD Magazine's Dick DeBartolo, a media legend and true gadget aficionado with a knack for finding humor in the strangest places.Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JasonHowellCHAPTERS:- How Dick DeBartolo keeps his humor and fascination with technology, even for mundane gadgets.- Dick's early interest in technology and how it led to his work at Mad Magazine and game shows.- The story of how Dick started appearing on TV shows like Metro Media's Saturday Morning Live.- How Dick transitioned from TV to podcasting with Leo Laporte's TWiT network.- Dick's favorite gadgets, including the Slingbox and the world's first digital camera.- The nostalgia and ingenuity behind Dick's early 8mm films with sound effects.- A memorable story about a private train ride with Mad Magazine's publisher.- How technology has simplified video production and enabled remote appearances.Check out The Giz Wiz: https://gizwiz.tv/Visit Dick's website: http://www.gizwiz.biz

Christina Warren joins Jason Howell to talk about how nostalgia for the early Internet and failed technology companies has permeated her life in tech. From developer advocacy at Microsoft and Github to working in the tech journalism trenches at Mashable, Christina has stayed passionate about the possibilities of tech and its limitations.Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/JasonHowellChristina's experience of accidentally not hitting the "go live" button at the start of the interview, and the importance of redundancy in recordingHer early memories and passion for technology, sparked by video games, gadgets, and the internet in the 90sBuilding her first website on GeoCities as a 12-year-old unpaid "community leader"Her collectibles obsession, including shoes and merchandise from failed/infamous tech companies like Theranos, FTX, Pets.com etc.Reminiscing about the spectacular dot-com boom and bust, and companies like Webvan, Pets.com that didn't surviveDiscussing the decline of TiVo and how the DVR experience has arguably gotten worse over timeHer current role as a developer advocate at GitHub, and how to follow her work