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Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod.

Brad Shoemaker, Will Smith
Intel
AMD
Apple
PC Gaming
Steam Deck
Gaming
Nvidia
Electric Vehicles
Windows
Microsoft
Home Assistant
Virtual Reality
Fortnite
Linux
Game Development
Computers
Apple Vision Pro
Raspberry Pi
Artificial Intelligence
Augmented Reality

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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Latest Episodes

Brad and Will reconvene this week to talk about their recent adventures in the real world. Brad returns from the Vintage Computer Festival West once again with a recap of this year's highlights, including projects to resurrect everything from classic... more

Our friend Steve Lin joins Will this week for a broad discussion about hobbies, learning new skills, and preserving the past. Topics include everything from the multidisciplinary practice of maintaining arcade cabinets and pinball tables, the Video G... more

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It's our first-ever solo Q&A episode, and Will takes on a backlog of awesome questions from the audience. Topics include Will's favorite way to make popcorn, under-volting for fun and profit, good books about the history of modern computing, the prob... more

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In a wide-ranging conversation, Nextlander's Vinny Caravella sits down with Will to ask a cavalcade of questions. Topics include whether paid search engines are worth the cash, what happens when your NAS needs new hard drives in 2026, why Fastmail ru... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Lin
Arcade and vintage computer expert, founder/board member of Video Game History Foundation
Video Game History Foundation
Episode: 350: Mice Make Bad Decisions
Vinny Caravella
Guest on Nextlander who was invited to the show
Nextlander
Episode: 348: Vincent Caravella, Back Alley Electrician
Florence Lion
Senior writer at PCMag; co-host of Material Podcast and Android Faithful; former intern at Maximum PC
PCMag
Episode: 345: I Covered This On My Livejournal
Michael Transactions
Listener who signs emails with that alias; invited guest for questions segment
Episode: 336: When Triple Redundancy Isn't Enough
Kishore Hari
Scientist and science communicator
Episode: 334: We Nailed the Math!
Norm Chan
Tech journalist and YouTuber from Tested
tested.com
Episode: 313: Chan's on the Move
Brendan Chung
Game developer at Blendo Games
Blendo Games
Episode: 303: Spaceships Built for Cats
Sanjay Madhav
Game developer at Blendo Games
Blendo Games
Episode: 303: Spaceships Built for Cats
Rob Zacny
Star Wars expert and host of A More Civilized Age
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Episode: 276: The Greatest Treasure of the Sith

Hosts

Will Smith
Host with long-running involvement in multiple tech-focused podcasts and shows, often discussing a broad range of hardware and consumer tech topics.
Brad Shoemaker
Co-host with deep technical curiosity, frequently exploring hardware, software, and gaming tech with practical insights and humor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Radical 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”. TDS is extreme and clouds all judgement…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    fulltilted
    United States4 months ago
  • Tremendous

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jt4816
    New Zealand6 months ago
  • Great tech podcast

    Brad and Will deliver tech news and discuss really interesting topics with truly insightful comments based on vast experience and great intuition. Love the cold opens too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pixui
    Spain7 months ago
  • 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 States8 months 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 States10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Chemistry between hosts makes deep tech topics approachable.
Listeners appreciate practical, actionable insights and real-world examples.
Open to diverse topics beyond pure tech and hardware.
Humor and banter add accessibility without sacrificing depth.
Consistently high production value and well-researched topics.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#74
United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#99
Canada/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#126
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#149
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#227
Italy/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#34
Finland/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

347: Is That The Monster from Godzilla?
Q: What are recompilations and how do they differ from decompilations?
Recompilations rewrite the game's code to run on a new platform by turning its original binary behavior into C code, whereas decompilations start from the decompiled source and attempt to reconstruct the original engine and structure; recompilations often run on PC with modern hardware, sometimes providing higher FPS and better modding hooks, while decompilations can be more complex and time-consuming but aim for a faithful recreation of the original code and behavior.
349: We're Gonna Do Some Popcorn Science Here
Q: How's the Steam Machine going after a month?
He reports positive experiences playing 1080p games, discusses VRAM limits and fixing some Proton-related issues for certain titles, and notes overall satisfaction with the living-room gaming setup.
349: We're Gonna Do Some Popcorn Science Here
Q: Any major downsides to choosing a Framework laptop, and will other manufacturers start making laptops more repairable because of Framework?
He argues Framework is still small compared to big PC brands, mentions right-to-repair laws and EU trends as likely to influence repairability more than Framework's own success, and shares nuanced thoughts on the Framework 16's design.
348: Vincent Caravella, Back Alley Electrician
Q: What are your experiences with the transition to paid search?
One host shares that they switched to Kagi after Google's AI summaries became problematic; they note it has better results and fewer spammy links, though initial setup and multi-device sync can be non-trivial.
348: Vincent Caravella, Back Alley Electrician
Q: Should I use paid search?
The hosts discuss trying paid search (Kagi) after Google's AI-heavy results were less reliable; Kagi offers a cleaner, more controllable experience with a caveat about setup across devices, but the perceived value can be high for heavy search users.

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This show features long-form conversations between two tech enthusiasts who routinely explore a wide range of topics—from PC hardware and cooling to spaceflight, AI, and consumer electronics. Episodes blend practical insights, personal anecdotes, and thoughtful analysis, often connecting nascent tech trends to real-world use cases. The format emphasizes curiosity, depth, and approachable explanations, with a mix of hands-on tinkering, industry context, and occasional humor. It's likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy detailed tech breakdowns, earned perspectives from experienced practitioners, and a community-minded, DIY-friendly vibe. A notable strength is the strong host chemistry and willingness to wrestle with both the practicalities a... more

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