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Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod.

Brad Shoemaker, Will Smith
Apple Vision Pro
Virtual Reality
PC Gaming
Augmented Reality
Food and Snacks
Consumer Electronics Show
Technology Ecosystem
Super Bowl
Dips and Party Food
Steam Deck
Sony
NVIDIA G-Sync
Larry Page
Graphics Settings
Valve
Unreal Engine
Gaming
Christmas Lights
LED Lights
VR Technology

Each Sunday, Brad Shoemaker and Will Smith discuss a new technology topic. Come for the long-form conversations about virtual reality, space travel, electric cars, refresh rates, and a whole lot more. Support the pod on Patreon: patreon.com/techpod

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Another new year means another CES means another roundup of CES news. This year we cover all the announcements from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia (or at least one of those), plus some legitimately exciting stuff like smart Legos, the first vehicle shipping ... more

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We're back to start the new year with the second and final installment of our ranking of startup sounds. To close out the tier list we consider later consoles like the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, more recent Windowses that we didn't even realize had ... more

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As is tradition (?) around here, over the holidays we're doing another extended ranking, and this year it's a two-part tier list of... every startup sound we could find across video game consoles, handhelds, and computer operating systems. Where does... more

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As the end of the year rolls up on us, we attempt a little personalized year-in-review, looking back at 2025 without dwelling on the various tech crises we've already talked about ad nauseam. Instead we focus on things we thought were cool or uplifti... more

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Recent Guests

Norm Chan
Tech journalist and YouTuber from Tested
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Episode: 313: Chan's on the Move
Brendan Chung
Game developer at Blendo Games
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Episode: 303: Spaceships Built for Cats
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Game developer at Blendo Games
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Episode: 303: Spaceships Built for Cats
Rob Zacny
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Episode: 276: The Greatest Treasure of the Sith
Jeremy Williams
Game designer and member of Digital Eclipse
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Episode: 255: Don't Ask the AI For a Recipe
Steve Lin
Board member of the Video Game History Foundation.
Video Game History Foundation
Episode: 248: Peace, Love, and Old Computers
Wes Fenlon
Editor at PC Gamer, host of Read Only Memo newsletter
PC Gamer
Episode: 234: One Step Closer to Bringing Back Webrings
Norman Chan
VR aficionado, AR expert, and contributor at Tested
Tested
Episode: 221: Cluck to Home Screen
Adam Patrick Murray
Editor at PC World
PC World
Episode: 215: Taking the Temperature of the Market

Hosts

Brad Shoemaker
Co-host with a passion for consumer technology and gaming, known for his insightful commentary and humor.
Will Smith
Co-host recognized for his dynamic perspective on technology and culture, providing entertaining insights and valuable knowledge.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 994 ratings
  • My son calls it “Dad’s old guy cord podcast”

    If you’re a middle aged person who somewhere has a drawer full of cords (and probably also all sorts of knobs, antennas, raspberry pi’s, and old disassembled Game Boys) then this is the show for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kolkorama
    United States16 days ago
  • Top Tech Podcast

    You guys are excellent! Thanks for memorializing Tivo. My last one just died and I really miss it including it’s awesome ergonomic remote.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cajun Eric
    United States3 months ago
  • Very Far left political podcast now

    Used to love this podcast but now is far left political nonsense. Unbelievably uniformed sheep now with less tech talk. Trust the “science”. HHS finally is using actual Science.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    fulltilted
    United States5 months ago
  • “Look”

    I like the show, but Will begins almost every other sentence with “Look”

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mudge peeples
    United States5 months ago
  • This show has filled a “Car Talk” shaped hole in my life.

    Just a wonderful podcast. These guys are fun and easy to listen to. I’m not always the most tech savvy guy, and if I’m being honest, I don’t always understand everything they’re discussing. But it’s always a fun time and I usually walk away from an episode having learned something, which is really cool. Reminds me of growing up listening to Car Talk with my dad. Just a couple dudes taking shop about stuff they love. Give it a try, I recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robertm3
    United States7 months ago

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There are mixed feelings regarding the focus on political issues, with some listeners feeling it detracts from the main tech topics.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and entertaining nature of the discussions, often mentioning the chemistry between the hosts as a highlight.
Many reviews note that the informative content is valuable, with specific praise for the research the hosts put into various tech topics.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#85
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Apple Podcasts
#76
Canada/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#85
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#108
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#69
Finland/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#93
Ireland/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

315: Work-in-Progress Till I Die
Q: Do we need to start treating Nvidia like Facebook and just avoid their products whenever possible?
That's a tough question, as individual choices vary, but there are alternatives available and consumer pressure can change company practices.
306: The Worst Thing About Bluetooth Is "Sometimes"
Q: How do you deal with the technology challenges presented by new devices?
It's generally better to document your setup as you go to avoid going through detective work when things break.
306: The Worst Thing About Bluetooth Is "Sometimes"
Q: What is the hardest part about dealing with Bluetooth devices?
The inconsistency in connections and how the devices recognize and switch between paired devices.
297: The AI-Content Centipede
Q: How do I fix my 5G home internet that thinks I'm in different states?
You might consider buying a VPN that is in your hometown for better geolocation service.
297: The AI-Content Centipede
Q: What's one thing you absolutely won't and shouldn't save money on when speccing a new build?
For me, it's the power supply. I always go for a high quality model and at least one or two capacities higher than what I actually need.

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