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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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Recent Guests

Pete Hanning
Executive Director of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce
Fremont Chamber of Commerce
Episode: GeekWire Podcast, Live from Fremont: Seahawks, AI, and Seattle's Future
Blake Resnick
CEO of Brinc Drones, specialized in public safety drones
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Episode: A silver lining for Seattle in the DJI ban, and the verdict on the 2007 Camry tech retrofit
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.
Portal Space Systems
Episode: Uncommon Thinkers 2025: Solar spacecraft, sci-fi biology, destroying PFAS, beyond AI chatbots, and better social media
Anindya Roy
Co-founder of Lila Biologics, using AI to design proteins for cancer treatment.
Lila Biologics
Episode: Uncommon Thinkers 2025: Solar spacecraft, sci-fi biology, destroying PFAS, beyond AI chatbots, and better social media
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.
Aquauga
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
Amazon Web Services
Episode: Amazon’s New Frontiers: Robotaxis, Ultrafast Deliveries, and AI Teammates

Hosts

Todd Bishop
Co-founder of GeekWire and an experienced journalist, Todd focuses on technology news and its implications on society. Known for his engaging interviewing style and analysis, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussions.
John Cook
Co-founder of GeekWire and a prominent figure in tech journalism, John specializes in covering trends within the technology sector and engages deeply with guests around innovative ideas and business strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • AI objectivity?

    Not mentioning Grok AI within your discussion of AI platforms appears to be a selective approach, raising legitimate concerns about this podcast’s claimed objectivity!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HTTR_
    United States25 days ago
  • Great Show

    Great show! Why not on Spotify?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BonFacts
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Al mullins
    United States2 years ago

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Some users have noted occasional bias in discussions, leaning towards a progressive viewpoint, while others value the informative and entertaining delivery of content.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions, insightful interviews, and the balance of humor with serious tech analysis.
Many enjoy the community-centric approach and timely news about the Pacific Northwest tech scene.

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Amazon's big bet, a 'MySpace for bots', and a conversation with AI veteran Oren Etzioni
Q: Oren, big picture. How does AI today compare to the future that you imagined back then?
The biggest difference is that the technology actually works now, compared to the early days when it didn't do much.
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.

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