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Core Memory

Ashlee Vance
Artificial Intelligence
Neuroscience
Neuralink
Biotechnology
Silicon Valley
Openai
Technology
China
Spacex
Aging
AI In Drug Discovery
Epigenetic Reprogramming
Brain-Computer Interface
Connectome
United States
Consciousness
Podcasting
Retinal Prosthesis
Longevity Medicine
Gene Editing

Core Memory is a podcast about science and technology hosted by best-selling author and filmmaker Ashlee Vance. Vance has spent the past two decades chronicling advances in science and tech for publications like The Economist, The New York Times and Bloomberg Businessweek. Along with the stories, he's written best-selling books like Elon Musk’s biography, made an Emmy-nominated tech TV show watche... more

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We’re heading into fighter jet territory this week with Zach Shore (CEO) and A.J. Piplica (Co-Founder and Executive Chairman) of Hermeus.

Founded in 2018, Hermeus has set out to make supersonic and even hypersonic jets that can fly themselves. They’... more

Our guests this week are Andrew Kiguel and Matt McMullen from Realbotix.

Realbotix makes humanoid robots that actually look like humans. McMullen, who founded the company, has spent years refining the animatronics and materials needed to create life... more

This week’s guest is Brent Underwood, the proud owner of Cerro Gordo Mines.

That’s right. In 2018, Underwood bought the ghost town of Cerro Gordo, located near Death Valley in California, and its old mining operations for $1.4 million. This was a le... more

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Recent Guests

Zach Shore
Hermeus CEO and former Marine with experience in hypersonics and defense technology.
Hermeus
Episode: The Future Of Fighter Jets - EP 93 Hermeus With Zach Shore And A.J. Piplica
A.J. Piplica
Hermeus co-founder and executive chairman with an aerospace engineering background.
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Episode: The Future Of Fighter Jets - EP 93 Hermeus With Zach Shore And A.J. Piplica
Andrew Kiguel
Top executive at Realbotix, focused on strategy and product direction
Realbotix (Robotics/AI company)
Episode: Robots Like Us - EP 92 Andrew Kiguel and Matt McMullen From Realbotix
Matt McMullen
Top executive at Realbotix, focused on product design and embodiment
Realbotix
Episode: Robots Like Us - EP 92 Andrew Kiguel and Matt McMullen From Realbotix
Brent Underwood
Owner of Cerro Gordo, author
Cerro Gordo/Author
Episode: He Bought A Ghost Town And Became A YouTube Star - EP 91 Brent Underwood
Emil Kendziorra
Founder and CEO of Tomorrow Bio
Tomorrow Bio
Episode: He’s Here To End Death - EP 90 Dr. Emil Kendziorra
Anna Gát
Founder of Interintellect
Interintellect
Episode: The Wordcel Queen Of Silicon Valley — EP 89 Anna Gát
Joel Jean
CEO and co-founder of Swift Solar
Swift Solar
Episode: Solar Energy's Second Act — EP 88 Joel Jean
Seamus Blackley
Physicist, inventor, engineer, and Xbox co-creator
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Episode: The Xbox Nearly Destroyed Him - EP 87 Seamus Blackley

Hosts

Ashlee Vance
Host of Core Memory
Kylie Robinson
Co-host, Core Memory

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • The real deal

    Ashlee and the team bring you inside some of the most exciting companies the world has ever known. He’s a pro along with everyone at Core Memory. They’ve truly enriched my life with everything I’ve learned here. Satisfy your inner nerd.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cen3
    United States10 days ago
  • Extraordinarily Authentic

    I stumbled across this podcast because, for about a year, I had been following a really good tech reporter, Kylie Robison, on Twitter.

    I found her writing to be refreshingly authentic in a sea of hype.

    She tweeted about a podcast she was part of, so I gave it a listen and discovered Ashlee Vance. Again, I found his approach to talking about technology to be genuinely authentic. There’s a real excitement in the way he shares what he’s learned.

    It’s hard to find podcasts like this where you fee... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaunMcDonnell
    United States5 months ago
  • My new favorite podcast

    Love the depth and personality Ashlee and Kylie bring to my favorite topics in technology and AI!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bfioca
    United States5 months ago
  • Philosophy nerd loves the show

    Hi!

    Philosophy has long pondered whether the mind is a machine, what that would mean, and how we would know (check out philosophy of mind, cognitive science, etc.). I got all my degrees in philosophy (spare me the jokes!). I've been fascinated with AI, talked about it with engineer friends, read about it, used it, etc., and this podcast has become my resource for bridging some of the gaps in my understanding of what's afoot, both globally and locally. I'm from the Bay Area and have watched tec... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    c'estmoi,jessa
    United States6 months ago
  • Indoor oxygen levels finally optimal

    This review is review is most relevant for indoor gardening enthusiasts, but hope others will find it helpful too.

    I’d been struggling for about a year with low oxygen in my home office, and brought in some indoor plants to fix the problem.

    As many do, I opted for peace lilies, but despite following every top voted recommendation on Reddit was barely keeping them alive, oxygen levels remained low.

    While looking for new tech news content I stumbled across Core Memory. I tuned in while getti... more

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    Abbabba6555
    United States6 months ago

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Guests consistently highlight rigorous, thoughtful interviewing and deep domain knowledge.
Shows are a standout for practical tech storytelling and real-world implications of research.
The chatty, informed banter is noted as both engaging and informative.
Listeners praise the host for translating complex tech topics into digestible narratives.

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#112
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#83
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Future Of Fighter Jets - EP 93 Hermeus With Zach Shore And A.J. Piplica
Q: Like from a military standpoint, what makes that type of aircraft useful?
Shore says the aircraft could provide an unmanned, high-payload platform for missions that might otherwise use costly crewed fighters, enable faster weapon-integration testing, and act as a high-speed first-stage booster to extend munition range.
The Future Of Fighter Jets - EP 93 Hermeus With Zach Shore And A.J. Piplica
Q: And so is that fair? Like the company's whole goal is to kind of do new things with hypersonic flight.
Piplica says hypersonics were Hermeus's original focus, motivated by the view that the U.S. was falling behind and conventional defense development was too slow and expensive. The company adopted iterative development to build hardware faster and reduce costs.
He’s Here To End Death - EP 90 Dr. Emil Kendziorra
Q: How many times has this been done and what does the operation look like?
There have been dozens of cases across Europe and the US, with the company maintaining on-site teams and mobile units to perform rapid perfusion and cooling. The process starts at death pronouncement, with rapid stabilization, flow of cryoprotectants, heart-lung support, and transport to long-term storage facilities, largely in Switzerland for now.
He’s Here To End Death - EP 90 Dr. Emil Kendziorra
Q: What are you trying to do with biostasis versus traditional cryonics?
We're focusing on the biostasis approach, preserving tissue and especially the brain in a way that minimizes damage, with the aim of reviving and restoring function in the future as science advances. This involves careful selection of preservation methods, interlinked with a governance and funding model that keeps long-term viability in mind.
He Bought A Ghost Town And Became A YouTube Star - EP 91 Brent Underwood
Q: How do you manage the balance between documentary storytelling and the realities of building?
Brent explains balancing creative output with project demands; he shifted from publishing a video a week to a sustainable monthly cadence to prevent burnout while keeping content meaningful for the audience.

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Core Memory features in-depth conversations with leading technologists, founders, and researchers across AI, biotech, quantum tech, manufacturing, and space. Episodes routinely explore how foundational technology shifts—from gene delivery and cancer neuroscience to solar energy, brain–computer interfaces, and advanced manufacturing—reshape industry, policy, and everyday life. The show stands out for its expert guests, hands-on industry detail, and a clear emphasis on practical implications, not just hype. Listeners can expect candid takes on progress, barriers, and the strategic moves shaping tech-enabled futures, often framed through founder stories, product roadmaps, and real-world deployments.

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1. Zach Shore
2. A.J. Piplica
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4. Matt McMullen
5. Brent Underwood
6. Emil Kendziorra
7. Anna Gát
8. Joel Jean

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