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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

Autonomous AIs are hacking, collaborating, and outpacing human defenders, raising urgent questions about what happens when the machines start breaking into each other (and potentially us). Plus, a Tucson coder is using AI to reinvent local journalism... more

At Black Hat Las Vegas, the Security Now crew digs into how AI is not just finding hidden software bugs but also fueling both groundbreaking innovation and alarming new exploits. When open models can launch surprise Bitcoin heists, who draws the line... more

Behind the headlines about skyrocketing revenues and AI investments, the actual costs and future risks for Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are shrouded in strategic accounting moves. Plus, Paul finished rewriting and adding new chapters to the Windows ... more

Meet the insider who wrote the App Store's rules and now battles AI's wildest frontier: protecting identities from deepfake abuse and digital piracy. Discover why the fight for online authenticity just got a whole lot messier.

• OpenAI reportedly fi... more

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Recent Guests

Henry Blodgett
Founder of Regenerator, former Business Insider journalist and analyst
Regenerator, Business Insider
Episode: Intelligent Machines 881: Curtains for Zoosha?
Andy Ihnatko
Tech journalist, author
Six Colors / SixColors.com
Episode: MacBreak Weekly 1035: Riding Nerdy
Larry Magid
CEO of ConnectSafely, tech journalist
ConnectSafely.org
Episode: This Week in Tech 1094: Rest in Peace, Buzzkill
Devindra Hardawar
Senior editor at Gadget, tech journalist
Gadget
Episode: This Week in Tech 1094: Rest in Peace, Buzzkill
Allyn Malventano
Benchmark and workload lead at Solar Dime, former submariner
Solar Dime
Episode: This Week in Tech 1094: Rest in Peace, Buzzkill
Nate B. Jones
YouTuber focused on AI for work
YouTube/AI education
Episode: Windows Weekly 993: The Columnist Savant
Raffi Krikorian
CTO at Mozilla Foundation, author of State of Open Source AI
Mozilla Foundation
Episode: Intelligent Machines 879: Alex Karp, Alex Karp, Alex Karp
Wesley Faulkner
Panelist from Works Not Working
Works Not Working
Episode: This Week in Tech 1092: You Brought a Knife to a Wolf Fight
Ian Bogost
Contributing writer at The Atlantic, author of The Small Stuff
The Atlantic
Episode: Intelligent Machines 878: The 1AM Bus to Chinatown

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 States3 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

Listeners Say

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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.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

This Week in Tech 1095: Horses and Sailboats
Q: What are the big picture implications of Apple and Samsung competing in foldables?
The panel sees the foldable format as a proving ground for new camera tech, durability, and software integration; Apple may pressure competitors to raise the standard while balancing price sensitivity, leasing strategies, and how software optimizes folded form factors.
Intelligent Machines 879: Alex Karp, Alex Karp, Alex Karp
Q: How did Raffi test and compare different AI models?
They used a combination of benchmarks from multiple sources and a personal prompt-by-prompt testing setup (Morph) to replay prompts across models and eyeball results rather than strict scientific metrics.
Intelligent Machines 879: Alex Karp, Alex Karp, Alex Karp
Q: What is the primary finding of Mozilla's State of Open Source AI regarding open source models vs frontier models?
Open source models are near parity for everyday use cases, the open stack has shifted toward agentic harnesses, and sovereignty is driving adoption and regulatory attention.
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.

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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. Henry Blodgett
2. Andy Ihnatko
3. Larry Magid
4. Devindra Hardawar
5. Allyn Malventano
6. Nate B. Jones
7. Raffi Krikorian
8. Wesley Faulkner

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