Uncanny Valley | WIRED
WIREDWelcome to Uncanny Valley—an insider look at the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley—where each week, WIRED’s writers and editors bring you original reporting and analysis about some of the biggest stories in tech. On Tuesdays, The Big Interview with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond in conversation with influential figures in culture, politics, business, science, and be... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 454 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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- Can’t take the valley girl up-speak
The ads (ads on other podcasts) for Uncanny Valley have better elocution than that of Uncanny Valley itself. So sophomoric. Too many “likes” every half sentence. I stopped using fillers like “like” in high school. How about some public speaking lessons?
Apple Podcasts2Refined Taster
United Statesa month ago - Now with scoldy mom vibes
This used to be one of my favorite podcasts, but try as they might, the current news episode hosts cannot capture any semblance of Lauren and Michael’s magic. The new hosts sound like the lunch table of obnoxious high-strung school newspaper kids, but who are also trying to also mimic the way a millennial cool kids table talks. It’s hard to sit through. And Katie Drummond is not a good verbal interviewer. Her tone is hard and she’s not skilled in collaborative interruptions- they don’t flow. The... more
Apple Podcasts2L Helen YowUnited Statesa month ago - Too much general news
I unfollowed because I don’t need wireds take on national news. I was listening for tech focused analysis. Too bad
Apple Podcasts3asftnyUnited States2 months ago - Like the lunchroom gossip table
Catty idiots who have never ever said anything insightful about technology or even its impact on culture. They do nothing but gossip.
Apple Podcasts1Bill PolemanUnited States2 months ago - It’s good
Great show, great journalism, and entertaining - I wonder what happened to the previous team, Lauren and Mike. Chemistry there was just incredible.
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Apple Podcasts | #65 | United States/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Canada/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #119 |  United Kingdom/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #69 |  Australia/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #81 |  Italy/Technology |
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Uncanny Valley pulls back the curtain on Silicon Valley power, influence, and the people shaping tech policy, media, and culture. Episodes typically fuse sharp reporting with thoughtful commentary on AI, governance, and the societal impact of technology, often weaving in on-the-ground reporting, expert explainers, and candid creator and industry interviews. Notably, the show blends rapid-fire tech policy debates with in-depth creator stories, space, and science topics, offering listeners a mix of hard analysis and insider access. Potential sponsors and guests can expect a rigorous, WIRED-flavored look at how tech intersects with politics, culture, and everyday life, delivered with lively banter and accessible storytelling.
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