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A compendium of podcasts from the Chief TWiT, Leo Laporte. This feed includes all of Leo's audio or video releases and sometimes includes his appearances on other podcasts. One feed to serve them all.

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Latest Episodes

Cybercriminals are harnessing AI not to break in, but to make sense of their stolen loot and increase their leverage in multi-million dollar ransomware heists. This episode unpacks how AI is now turbocharging extortion and negotiations on the dark si... more

Apple is raising its subscription prices for both Apple Music & select Apple One bundles. The OpenAI & Apple legal battle is escalating. And are Siri's AI features finally coming to China?

• Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscrip... more

What happens when China drops open-weight AI models that rival Silicon Valley's best? This episode unpacks how a new wave of international AI releases is shaking up business, policy, and the future of innovation.

• Linus Torvalds to critics of AI co... more

With open weight models fast approaching the power and utility of closed AI giants, enterprises face tough choices about privacy, sovereignty, and who they can trust. Explore why the next tech revolution might depend on which models stay truly open—a... more

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Recent Guests

Wesley Faulkner
Panelist from Works Not Working
Works Not Working
Episode: This Week in Tech 1092: You Brought a Knife to a Wolf Fight
Owen JJ Stone
Doctor Owen JJ Stone, guest on the show
Episode: This Week in Tech 1091: But You Didn't Move the Bodies
Chris Potts
Professor of linguistics at Stanford, founder of bigspin.ai
Stanford University / bigspin.ai
Episode: Intelligent Machines 877: Model Now Available
Daniel Rubino
Editor-in-Chief, Windows Central
Windows Central
Episode: This Week in Tech 1090: Flock of SQLs
Olivier Sylvain
Professor of Law, Fordham University; author of Reclaiming the Internet
Fordham University / Columbia Global Reports
Episode: Intelligent Machines 876: It's No Melania
Alex Stamos
Longtime security researcher, creator of freefable.org
Carter.dev / freefable.org
Episode: Intelligent Machines 875: Florida Dad
Katie Mazuris
Security researcher, commentator on jailbreaking Fable
Independent
Episode: Security Now 1083: Patch Tuesday à la AI
John Gruber
Founder, Daring Fireball
Daring Fireball
Episode: MacBreak Weekly 1029: Intimate Functionalities
Richard Campbell
Host of Run R.N.Charp? (Panelist on Windows Weekly, .NET Rocks)
Run His Radio / .NET Rocks
Episode: This Week in Tech 1088: Model Not Available

Host

Leo Laporte
Host of the show guiding the discussion

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 282 ratings
  • It’s like having a fun conversation with best friends who are Technology geniuses, & they’re funny!

    I absolutely love the show. I’ve been listening since it first came out and I’m now just getting around to leaving a glowing review. It is informative, so much fun, and really perfect for someone in the tech industry as well as anyone who wants to understand emerging technologies. The personalities are awesome and the guests are extraordinarily knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chicago Brian
    United States2 months ago
  • Great!

    Great show -both informative and entertaining! Please just keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tokoblondie
    United Statesa year ago
  • I have listened to Leo (Uncle Leo as my wife and I refer to him) since his days with TechTV in the 90s. Unfortunately, he has started to fall prey to the trend of politicizing everything. I've come to the point of having to skip the first 30 minutes of each show to get past it all.

    Podchaser
    3
    John Parker
    2 years ago
  • Good show

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Koolious
    6 years ago
  • Best Tech Podcast, Hands Down!

    Great guests every week and an incredible amount of technology news packed into every episode. Can’t recommend this podcast enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Electric trainer
    United States7 years ago

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Guests are consistently knowledgeable, adding depth to discussions.
Listeners praise the show's mix of informative tech detail and entertaining banter.
Some listeners express frustration with political commentary seeping into tech topics.
Overall, the host team is seen as trusted and entertaining, with strong production value.
Many appreciate practical workflows and real-world AI insights.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#20
United Arab Emirates/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#233
Norway/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#236
Hong Kong/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Security Now 1083: Patch Tuesday à la AI
Q: How should developers respond to the Arch Linux AUR contamination and the breadth of data exfiltration described?
Implement strict supply chain hygiene, monitor for package integrity, and apply rapid patching while using AI-assisted analysis to surface suspicious package sources and behaviors.
Intelligent Machines 873: Superman's Mustache
Q: How do you see AI changing the way films are produced and funded?
AI is driving a hybrid future where it augments production, reduces costs, enables smaller crews, and unlocks localization at scale, supported by initiatives like AI Creators Funds and partnerships with cloud providers. This will accelerate content creation while requiring new workflows and protections for artists.
Intelligent Machines 865: Mythic
Q: Is Mythos truly safe, or is security just a marketing angle?
Daniel explains that while Mythos shows impressive security-oriented capabilities, it's not trained specifically on cybersecurity and the real-world implications require careful, ongoing verification and independent scrutiny.
Intelligent Machines 865: Mythic
Q: Tell us what Mythos is and why Anthropic says it's dangerous.
Mythos is a highly capable model with purportedly strong security features; Anthropic argues it has flaws and risks that could be exploited, hence releasing it in a controlled, limited fashion to major companies first. The panel debates whether this is legitimate risk or marketing.
Intelligent Machines 864: And Artemis Too
Q: What is Every.to's core mission and how did AI fit into it?
Every.to started as a high-quality tech and business newsletter and evolved into a broader platform that blends writing with AI-powered tools and products. Kate Lee explains that the shift was driven by the belief that AI could amplify editorial quality and provide practical, evergreen resources for builders and non-builders alike, while maintaining a clear emphasis on analysis and practical insights rather than just scoops.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Total Leo

What is Total Leo about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on technology with a heavy emphasis on AI, consumer gadgets, and the evolving tech industry. Episodes typically feature expert guests, live demos, and practical discussions about how AI intersects with media, security, software, and devices, often touching on ethics, policy, and the business implications of new technologies. A standout trait is the host's breadth—covering everything from on-device AI to enterprise security, with a conversational, accessible style and frequent crossovers to sponsor segments and industry trends. This makes it a strong fit for listeners who want timely tech insights, hands-on workflows, and candid takes from seasoned reporters, engineers, and futurists, with a penchant for staying ahead of the... more

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1. Wesley Faulkner
2. Owen JJ Stone
3. Chris Potts
4. Daniel Rubino
5. Olivier Sylvain
6. Alex Stamos
7. Katie Mazuris
8. John Gruber

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