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We dissect the tech news train wrecks of the week, calling out what went wrong and who’s to blame. Think of this podcast as if Kurt Cobain threw down with Tom from MySpace, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg in a back alley brawl. No mercy, no filter—if tech had a walk of shame, this would be it.

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Recent Guests

Dave Bittner
Host of The CyberWire, invited guest on the episode
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Donovan Adkisson
An IT professional
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Episode: 717: Quantum of Nope
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Founder and former CEO of 23andMe
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Tim Ferriss
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Episode: 675: A Thanksgiving Blast from the Past with Tim Ferriss

Hosts

Jason DeFillippo
Host with long-standing presence in tech podcasting; co-host with deep history in the industry.
Brian Schulmeister
Co-host known for sharp tech critique, humor, and banter; longstanding industry voice.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.5k ratings
  • My spiritual home - found at last!

    I’m not normally a consumer of long-form (by today’s standards) ‘Grumpy’ type offerings and listened after the show was mentioned by Dave Bittner over on N2K’s CyberWire podcast.

    Well - I’m home now. I’ve kicked off my unfashionable metaphorical shoes and grabbed a cold drink from the fridge - cursing the lack of choice and the range of new flavour options all at the same time whilst settling on the “why don’t they make them like they used to” armchair (surely the non-flammable foam could be ju... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j--g
    United Kingdom10 days ago
  • Great Show!

    Another great podcast with Dave Bittner and his two co-hosts! 😉

    Keep the grump going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobse
    Germanya month ago
  • This show is the one that hits the reset button every week.

    If you feel like everyone in your company is killing your soul with pivots, roadmap rewrites, and “bold new directions” nobody wanted, chasing disruption while you’re just aiming for basic sanity, give this show a listen. You’ll be glad you did.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Redoctoberman
    United States4 months ago
  • Let Overcast die, Podcast Addict is half the price and has more useful features. Staaaay Grumpy!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    M@
    4 months ago
  • 🔥🍟

    One of shows that make me the most happy to know it’s been released. Love you guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ႦυႦႦʅҽɠυɱ Ⴆʅυҽʂ
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise the show for being entertaining yet informative, with sharp takes on tech leaders.
The humor and grumpiness are cited as a refreshing contrast to corporate tech narratives.
Regular guests and hosts are viewed as credible, with strong industry context and banter that keeps topics engaging.
Some feedback notes explicit language but see it as part of the show's bold voice and style.

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#27
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#41
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#71
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#22
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#96
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#146
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691: Cry Me A River (to Cool Off My AI)
Q: How's your week been?
Less stressful than yours, but I've just been busy with the passing of my father.
675: A Thanksgiving Blast from the Past with Tim Ferriss
Q: What are your thoughts on the pressure to be available 24-7 in today's work culture?
Tim believes that this is a common belief and behavior but emphasizes that the principles outlined in his book are actually more relevant than ever, encouraging people to consider setting boundaries and systems to manage their time effectively.

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This show delivers weekly tech-news roundups with sharp opinions, humor, and withering takes on big tech, AI hype, data privacy, and platform power. Conversations blend rapid-fire analysis with personal anecdotes, riffs on pop culture, and practical notes for navigating a fast-changing tech landscape. A standout is the relentless blend of insider know-how, candid critique, and entertaining banter among seasoned tech voices, often pulling in cybersecurity perspectives to ground debates in real-world implications. Listeners can expect unapologetic tech scrutiny, smart skepticism of hype, and a steady stream of recommendations and reflections on how technology affects everyday life and business strategy.

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