Techsploder

Jason Howell chats with Doc Rock about how an early passion for music and technology led to a career spanning broadcast equipment, DJing, and product development.🔔 Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jasonhowellDoc Rock's background in breakdancing and how it led to his interest in technologyThe connection between music creation and technologyThe importance of creativity and creating across different mediumsDoc Rock's childhood experiences with technology and his adoptive father's influenceThe technology landscape in Hawaii compared to mainland USADoc Rock's experiences selling and working with broadcast equipmentThe importance of font kerning and design mistakes in advertisingDoc Rock's love for Japan and its balance of urban and natural spacesStrategies for managing social media consumption and creating positive online experiencesThe development and launch of Doc Rock's microphone pop filters: Doc PoppsThe importance of maintaining a fun and inviting attitude towards technologyGet yourself some Doc Popps! https://docmerch.com/collections/doc-poppsWatch Doc Rock on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DocRock

Jason Howell sits down with Michael Fisher aka MrMobile in person to explore the nostalgic days of early cell phones, critique current AI trends in smartphones, discuss the challenges of tech content creation, and the impact of tech burn-out.🔔 Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jasonhowellMichael's early experiences with technology and inspiration from shows like Inspector Gadget and Star TrekThe evolution of mobile phones and the excitement of early cell phone ownershipThe convergence of devices and the rise of smartphonesNostalgia for single-use gadgets and purpose-built devicesThe current state of smartphone innovation and AI featuresSkepticism towards AI-driven features in modern smartphonesThe usefulness of certain AI applications like call summaries and voice recording transcriptsConcerns about AI-generated content and fact-checkingThe shift from hardware improvements to software features in smartphone marketingMichael's background in acting and transition to tech journalismThe influence of Michael's acting background on his video production styleMichael's thoughts on potentially returning to actingWatch Michael Fisher on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheMrMobile

Jason Howell talks with Scott Johnson, a pioneering figure in tech and culture podcasting, who shares his insights on the gaming industry, building online communities, and balancing family life with content creation.🔔 Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jasonhowellScott's early experiences with video games and arcadesThe importance of community in podcasting and content creationScott's transition from graphic design to full-time podcastingThe evolution of gaming technology and its impact on storytellingScott's involvement with Next Generation magazineThe creation of the Extra Life comic and its compilation bookInvolving family members in podcasting and content creationThe relaunch of "The Instance" podcastScott's current projects, including a potential zine and children's bookCheck out Scott's podcast network: http://www.frogpants.com

Shannon Morse sits down with Jason Howell to share her experiences as a woman in tech, from building her first computer at age 9 to becoming a respected cybersecurity expert and advocate for women in technology.🔔 Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jasonhowellShannon's early experiences with technology and computersBuilding her first computer at age 9 with her dadExperiences with early internet communities and websitesIntroduction to cybersecurity through music downloading and college experiencesJoining the Hack5 team and living in the "Hack House"Developing a passion for cybersecurity and writing her own segmentsAdvocating for women in technology and dealing with harassmentComparing experiences with male counterparts in the industryAlternative career paths if not in technology (voice acting, floral arrangement, photography, translation)Shannon's YouTube channels and current projectsWatch Shannon on Morse Code on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ShannonMorseWatch Shannon on Sailor Snubs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SAILORSNUBS

Jason Howell sits down with Florence Ion to discuss her evolution in tech journalism, from early writings for Mac|Life to organizing Tamagotchi meetups. They discuss virtual pets, Pokemon, and the future of tech writing using AI.🔔 Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jasonhowell- Florence's first professional opportunity in tech (internship at Mac|Life Magazine)- Using AI in journalism and writing- Florence's first computer (Macintosh Performa 460)- Childhood experiences with technology and parental support- Introduction to Tamagotchi and virtual pets- The resurgence of Tamagotchi and facilitating meetups- Pokemon fandom and its role in Florence's household- Pokemon Go and potential improvements for the Pokemon experience- Florence's passion for writing outside of technologyRead Flo's work on Gizmodo: https://gizmodo.com/author/florenceionListen to the Material podcast: https://www.relay.fm/material

Jason Howell sits down with Matteo Doni, a familiar voice from All About Android, to discuss his journey through the tech industry and the evolution of mobile technology. From growing up in Milan to running the Tech Travel Geeks YouTube channel, Matteo shares insights on how technology has shaped his life and career.🔔 Please support our work on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/jasonhowell- Matteo's background growing up in Milan, Italy- Early exposure to technology and computers in the 1990s- The evolution of mobile phones and text messaging in Europe vs. the US- Matteo's career path in mobile app testing and product development- The impact of open source software and Linux on Matteo's career- The origin of the "goats" theme on All About Android- Matteo's YouTube channel Tech Travel Geeks- Discussion of retro tech, including old Compaq desktop computers- The story behind Matteo's online handle "todoleo"- Oldest piece of technology Matteo still uses- The significance of the Palm Pre 2 and WebOS- How smartphones and power banks have improved travel experiencesWatch Tech Travel Geeks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/techtravelgeeksFollow Matteo on Twitter: http://www.x.com/todoleo

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