
The number one podcast about tech business and culture, from James "JR" Hennessy and Raph Dixon.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 274 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessTechnology | |||

You asked, we answered. We're doing a much-requested episode on "Australian" fintech Airwallex, which has gotten a lot of untoward attention of late — anti-money laundering audits, accusations by American VCs of being a financial backdoor to China. B... more
As somewhat of a follow up to our Claude Code/Coworker episode last week, today we regroup to evaluate what it could mean for YOUR favourite SaaS products. That's right, folks, AI is coming to take away your precious QuickBooks and you're going to wa... more
New year, new studio, same red hot takes.
This episode covers the typhoon of AI-generated filth created by Grok, Elon Musk's AI venture, currently flooding X. We also touch on the general state of X as a platform.
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We're joined by friend of the pod and Rear Window columnist Mark Di Stefano for a loose chat covering a swathe of topics from capital-J Journalism, the tech oligopoly and AI in politics. This is our final dispatch from our Christmas recording.
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When they’re not working on building AGI or sending rockets to Mars, Sam Altman and Elon Musk spend a lot of time listening to podcasts. “Down Round”, the number one tech and business podcast by James Hennessy and Ralph Dixon, is the one they listen to first. Foundational listening for anyone who wants to usher in the moment when they build it and everyone dies.
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This podcast provides an engaging and often irreverent take on the intersection of technology, business, and culture. It features casual yet informed discussions on timely topics, such as major corporate acquisitions, the implications of AI in various sectors, and insights into user behavior within tech ecosystems. The hosts, known for their humorous anecdotes and relatable commentary, tackle everything from the latest trends in streaming media to the nuances of data centers and the dynamics of prediction markets. Listeners can expect to find a blend of thought-provoking analysis, cultural critique, and a sense of lightheartedness that sets this podcast apart from more serious tech discussions.
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Down Round launched 4 years ago and published 274 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Down Round include:
1. Humyara Mahbub
2. Cam Wilson
3. Tim Stewart
4. Mike Isaac
5. Becky Lucas
6. Mark Di Stefano
7. James Chin Moody
8. Kyle Harrison
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