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The number one podcast about tech business and culture, from James "JR" Hennessy and Raph Dixon.

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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Humyara Mahbub
Co-host of Baby Shoes podcast
Baby Shoes
Episode: Investigating The Mumgorithm (feat. Humyara Mahbub)
Cam Wilson
Tech reporter and author.
Episode: What Are They Planning? (ft. Cam Wilson)
Tim Stewart
Long-time Down Round listener and rugby league fan
Episode: Knock On (ft. Tim Stewart)
Mike Isaac
Tech correspondent at The New York Times and Meta Whisperer
The New York Times
Episode: Based Mark Zuckerberg (ft. Mike Isaac)
Becky Lucas
Comedian and Angel Investor
Episode: Xmas Spectacular Pt 3: Shark Tank (ft. Becky Lucas & Joyride)
Mark Di Stefano
Marker of technology and media trends, returning guest on the podcast
Media Journalist
Episode: Is Technology Good? (ft. Mark Di Stefano)
James Chin Moody
CEO of Sendle
Sendle
Episode: BONUS: Arming The Rebels (feat. James Chin Moody)
Kyle Harrison
General Partner at Contrary and writer of the newsletter Investing 101 2.0
Contrary
Episode: Capital Inferno Heaven (feat. Kyle Harrison)
Tom Cashman
Comedian and AI husband
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Episode: The AI Girlfriend Experience (feat. Tom Cashman)

Hosts

James Hennessy
Co-host and contributor, known for his commentary on tech business and culture.
Raph Dixon
Co-host and contributor, focused on tech culture and business analysis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 252 ratings
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  • Big moves, big chat

    Good content for the Friday morning dog/baby walk

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    Ryan Cushen
    Australiaa month ago
  • A wonderful podcast

    For those with discerning taste and correct opinions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hum1134
    Australia2 months ago
  • Like Blinkist for the discerning tech billionaire

    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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Listeners Say

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Many enjoy the unique and relatable commentary on current tech trends, prompting regular listenership.
Feedback highlights a mixture of humor and critical analysis, making complex topics accessible.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and irreverent style of discussions about tech and business.

Chart Rankings

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

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#31
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#84
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#195
Hong Kong/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#197
New Zealand/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Xmas Spectacular 2025: The Year That Was
Q: What are your predictions for 2026 based on this year's performance?
The hosts did not reveal specific predictions for 2026 in this episode but emphasized the importance of their accuracy from previous predictions and encouraged subscriptions for insights in their premium episode.
Xmas Spectacular 2025: The Year That Was
Q: What was your general feeling of how the year 2025 played out in the tech side?
Overall, 2025 felt more incremental and less exciting compared to the previous year, with significant developments in AI build out but without dramatic changes visible to ordinary users.
Meta Glasses, Again
Q: Why is Meta selling the glasses at cost?
Meta is not focused on immediate hardware profits but aims to gather user data and normalize the use of wearables.
Meta Glasses, Again
Q: What features does the new Meta Rayban Display offer?
They offer augmented reality features like a heads-up display for notifications and directions, along with audio interactions with AI.
Knock On (ft. Tim Stewart)
Q: What was your review of the Rugby League video game?
The game is essentially the 2017 iteration with updated player faces, and does not reflect any significant improvements from the eight-year gap since its last release.

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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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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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