Download This Show
ABC AustraliaDownload This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 358 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsTechnology | |||
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Australia banned under-16s from social media at the start of summer, and the world has been watching.
Today, we're doing a full audit. What the ban is doing, what it isn't, and whether we even built it on the right foundations.
GUESTS:
* Josh Tay... more
There's a fresh wave of headlines claiming that AI is eating the workforce whole, and that the only way to have a job is to become the person who builds the robots. Is this a reasonable assumption? Or has "AI-washing" just become the most convenient ... more
VPNs have topped the charts this week, after major adult websites blocked Australian users. Several of these most popular VPNs are free, but at what cost?
Plus, fake videos of the war in Iran have been circulating online. How do we tell what's real ... more
A US government official has called Anthropic a national security risk, after the company drew ethical lines around its technology being used for mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. How comfortable would you be with AI firing mis... more
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- Love this show! Quite informative!
Three things I love about this show:
1. Hosted by women;
2. It's intelligent;
3. It's is very good in selecting its subject matter.
This is a highly informative, well-hosted, (practically educational) show, regarding all things A.I., or cyber security, etc. it is also well-balanced, with various guests, and the hosts sound very knowledgeable (or at least make excellent use of their critical thinking abilities) on how they address each topic.
I like that it's not fear-mongering, nor inflammatory,... more
Apple Podcasts5Music_Lv'r
United States2 months ago - Opt Out podcast
This is an excellent podcast to listen to if you're interested in your security and privacy online. I've had my personal information released in numerous data breeches in the past few years and this podcast gives you step by step instructions about how to take back control of your personal information. The podcast is also very interesting - it's better to be informed rather than ignorant!
Apple Podcasts5Victoria Dawson99
Australia3 months ago - Stick to tech
I’m a little disappointed with the turn the show has taken away from tech. It seems that since Marc left, it’s really lost something.
Apple Podcasts2Nicko24842Australia6 months ago - So Glad I Started Tuning in
I’ve only recently started getting into podcasts and listed in after a friend recommended this one… so glad I did and will be looking forward to this each week!
Apple Podcasts5J-Dawg#23Australiaa year ago - For the low key techheads like me that love learning!
I’ll be honest — I haven’t always been a regular listener of Download This Show. I’d catch an episode here and there, but it wasn’t something I was following closely. Since Rae has taken over full-time though, I have to say I’m making much more of an effort to listen to the podcast.
I already follow Rae on a few of her other platforms, and I love her perspective on tech. She brings such a wealth of knowledge to the show, especially when it comes to science and the way First Nations perspective... more
Apple Podcasts5mssabrinagxxxxxxxAustraliaa year ago
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Spotify | #19 | Australia/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | Australia/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #151 |  South Korea/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #161 |  New Zealand/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #182 |  China/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #237 |  Ireland/Technology |
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This show often centers on technology, privacy, and the social impact of digital ecosystems, with frequent forays into policy, AI ethics, and how media shapes public understanding. Episodes feature technologists, journalists, academics, and policy experts who dissect current issues—from AI governance and data privacy to digital preservation and online accountability—along with spirited discussions about society's relationship with tech. Notably, the program tends to blend rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, and often elevates First Nations perspectives alongside tech topics, giving it a distinctive cultural lens that can broaden audience appeal for guests and sponsors alike.
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Download This Show launched 14 years ago and published 358 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 Download This Show include:
1. Mark Serrels
2. Michael Cowling
3. Tobias Venus
4. Hannah Geremia
5. Dominique Bayens
6. Kai Riemer
7. Tegan Jones
8. Phoebe Toups Dougas
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