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GeekWire brings you the week's latest technology news, trends and insights, covering the world of technology from our home base in Seattle. Our regular news podcast features commentary and analysis from our editors and reporters, plus interviews with special guests.

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If you're looking for an uncommon thinker, how about a tech industry veteran developing and selling landline phones in 2025 — and selling out of them in the process. Chet Kittleson is the co-founder and CEO of Tin Can, a Seattle startup making Wi-Fi ... more

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On this special episode of the GeekWire Podcast, recorded backstage at the GeekWire Gala at the Showbox Sodo, we sit down with five of the inventors, scientists, and entrepreneurs selected as the Seattle region's 2025 Uncommon Thinkers, in partnershi... more

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Trevor Noah speaks with GeekWire's Todd Bishop after Noah taught a 5th grade class at Ardmore Elementary in Bellevue, Wash., for Code.org's Hour of AI during Computer Science Education Week. The former Daily Show host, comedian, author, podcast host,... more

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Amazon is experimenting again. This week, we dig into our scoop on Amazon Now, the company's new ultrafast delivery service. Plus, we recap the GeekWire team's ride in a Zoox robotaxi on the Las Vegas Strip during AWS re:Invent. And in our featured i... more

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Recent Guests

Chet Kittleson
Co-founder and CEO of Tin Can
Tin Can
Episode: Landline phones in 2025? How this tech vet is helping kids connect
Jeff Thornburg
CEO of Portal Space Systems, focused on solar-powered spacecraft technology.
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Episode: Uncommon Thinkers 2025: Solar spacecraft, sci-fi biology, destroying PFAS, beyond AI chatbots, and better social media
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Co-founder of Lila Biologics, using AI to design proteins for cancer treatment.
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Jay Graber
CEO of Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform.
Bluesky
Episode: Uncommon Thinkers 2025: Solar spacecraft, sci-fi biology, destroying PFAS, beyond AI chatbots, and better social media
Kiana Ehsani
CEO of Vercept, building AI agents for enhancing user experiences on computers.
Vercept
Episode: Uncommon Thinkers 2025: Solar spacecraft, sci-fi biology, destroying PFAS, beyond AI chatbots, and better social media
Brian Pinkard
CEO of Aquauga, tackling PFAS pollution through new waste treatment technology.
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Episode: Uncommon Thinkers 2025: Solar spacecraft, sci-fi biology, destroying PFAS, beyond AI chatbots, and better social media
Colleen Aubrey
Senior Vice President of Applied AI Solutions at Amazon Web Services
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Sam Ransbotham
Professor of analytics at Boston College and host of Me, Myself and AI
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Episode: Finding signal in the AI noise, with ‘Me, Myself and AI’ host Sam Ransbotham
David Shim
Co-founder and CEO of Read AI, a company building AI tools for productivity.
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Episode: An inside view of the AI boom, with Read AI's David Shim

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Todd Bishop
Co-founder of GeekWire and longtime tech journalist.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings
  • Geek tech gumshoe journalism par excellence! My absolute favourite podcast. Very street savvy with high journalistic integrity.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Canuck
    a year ago
  • A gem

    I love the Geekwire podcast but the technocapitalism episode was awful. Full of hyperbole, some facts wrong, just terrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amex plat user
    United States2 years ago
  • Relevant and great

    Thoroughly impressed by each episode of the GeekWire Podcast. It’s both relevant and timely, addressing current topics that hit the mark in today’s fast-paced tech landscape. The dialogue is not only engaging but filled with actionable insights. A must-listen for anyone wanting to stay ahead of the curve.

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    5
    Al mullins
    United States2 years ago
  • What Happens in Seattle Matters Everywhere

    Good source of tech news for Seattle/The World. What matter here matters everywhere, they say

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Overshare
    United States2 years ago
  • What Happens in Seattle Matters Everywhere

    Good source of tech news for Seattle/The World.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Overshare
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful analysis and timely coverage of tech news, highlighting the podcast's relevance in today's fast-paced industry.
There are mixed feelings about editorial bias, with some mentioning a focus on liberal perspectives affecting their listening experience.
Most reviews reflect positive sentiments towards the engaging dialogue and in-depth interviews with industry experts.

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Landline phones in 2025? How this tech vet is helping kids connect
Q: How do you think the absence of devices affects your children?
Chet believes not giving his children devices on their own helped them learn independence and cope with boredom, fostering a more enriched childhood experience.
Landline phones in 2025? How this tech vet is helping kids connect
Q: What was the inspiration for Tin Can?
Chet explains how he noticed his oldest child was seeking agency for connecting with friends and felt frustrated in managing their social interactions, which inspired him to recreate a simplified, nostalgic communication method.
The Great Rewiring: How the pandemic set the stage for AI — and what's next
Q: What are some characteristics common among companies successfully implementing AI?
Successful companies tend to approach AI not just as a technology adoption but by starting with business problems and deploying AI to find efficiencies and drive innovation across all levels of the organization.
The Great Rewiring: How the pandemic set the stage for AI — and what's next
Q: How did the pandemic and what we all went through in that era set the stage for what we're experiencing now with the AI revolution?
The changes experienced during the pandemic, including the swift transition to remote and hybrid work, prepared us for the adoption of AI and new collaboration tools, which have become essential in modern work environments.
Vibe-coding a new reality: Chris Pirillo on the rise of AI-powered apps, features, and founders
Q: How are you using AI just day-to-day for yourself?
I use AI not because it's AI. I use it to solve problems.

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