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The Big Tech Show

Irish Independent
Ireland
Artificial Intelligence
Apple
Elon Musk
Bitcoin
Donald Trump
Tesla
Social Media
Electric Cars
Youtube
Electric Vehicles
Cybersecurity
Apple Vision Pro
Dublin
Disinformation
Amazon
Netflix
Cryptocurrency
Meta
Digital Services Act

Irish Independent Tech Editor Adrian Weckler hosts this award-winning business podcast which dives deep into the biggest industry advances and tracks the key movers and shakers behind the innovation. From interviewing Big Tech CEOs to investigations into how tech affects our working lives, the show has become Ireland’s most listened-to technology podcast.

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Latest Episodes

Electricity bills are soaring and more Irish homeowners are wondering if solar panels are finally worth it.

On this week’s The Big Tech Show, Adrian speaks to Dr Paul Deane, Senior lecturer in clean energy in UCC, about the real cost of installing ... more

Deepfake pornography is emerging as one of the most urgent challenges in artificial intelligence.

On this week’s The Big Tech Show, Adrian speaks to Aoife White at the European Correspondent, who specialises in EU affairs, about how the EU’s AI Act... more

On this week’s episode of the Big Tech Show, Adrian Weckler examines the end of an era as Tim Cook prepares to step down as Apple chief executive after fifteen years. With author of “Apple in China: the capture of the world’s greatest company”, Patri... more

Can you really hear the difference between AI and human music anymore? and does it even matter?

On this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian Weckler speaks to John Corley, chief executive of Spanish Point Technologies, about the rapid rise o... more

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Recent Guests

Aoife White
Writes for the European Correspondent, EU affairs specialist
European Correspondent
Episode: The EU tries to regulate deepfake porn and AI
Patrick McGee
Author of Apple in China, the capture of the world's greatest company
Financial Times, Free Press, New York Times
Episode: Was Tim Cook good or bad for the world?
John Corley
Chief Executive of Spanish Point Technologies
Spanish Point Technologies
Episode: AI music, bot farms and fraud — why we can't tell the difference and how one Irish company is fighting it
Massimo Faggioli
Professor of ecclesiology at the Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Trump, Pope Leo and Peter Thiel's obsession with the Antichrist
Jonathan Staunton
WineListGuy, wine influencer
WineListGuy
Episode: From tech to social media influencer: how @WineListGuy Jonathan Staunton pivoted career at age 50
Richie Sadlier
Former footballer and sports TV personality, educator involved with SPHE
SPHE (letstalksphe.com)
Episode: Richie Sadlier on the manosphere
Eddie Willems
Cyber security expert, co-founder of the European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research
Wavkey (as referenced in transcript)
Episode: How a floppy disk gave me ransomware
Oisín Hanrahan
CEO and co-founder of Keychain
Keychain
Episode: From property deals to AI: Oisín Hanrahan’s €60m startup bet on food
Rupert Goodwins
Veteran tech journalist joining from Edinburgh
Independent journalist
Episode: Are Anthropic really AI's good guys? Measuring ethics in a time of chaos

Host

Adrian Weckler
Irish Independent tech editor; host of a major tech business podcast known for interviewing industry leaders and exploring how tech affects work and society.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 147 ratings
  • No one likes you

    This is so boring, NOBODY CARES!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Artie Savea
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Paddy

    Brilliant

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paddymickie
    Australia3 years ago
  • BOI cybersecurity…

    Wow! Am I glad I’m with AIB!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gerardoc
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Banal and host Alan Partridgesque

    Hard to give credibility to trite reviews and non tech tangents.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    conmulv
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Great tech tips , entertaining and up to date show

    Really interesting show . I felt I was up to date with all the latest tech news after listening. Great line up of expert guests. Entertaining and lively show. Adrian the host is a mine of information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katysue by the sea
    Ireland6 years ago

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Positive reception for insightful, well-informed interviews and up-to-date tech coverage.
Critiques exist around perceived bias or overly broad political framing in some episodes.
Strong appreciation for clear, journalist-led conversations and practical takeaways.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#215
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#1
Ireland/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#200
India/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#215
Mexico/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The EU tries to regulate deepfake porn and AI
Q: How does Europe's approach to regulation compare to the US in terms of impact on innovation and growth?
Europe tends to prioritize precaution and rights-centric governance, which can slow decisions but may foster stable long-term growth and consumer protections, whereas the US has historically leaned toward faster innovation with more market-driven risks and regulatory pushbacks.
The EU tries to regulate deepfake porn and AI
Q: Aoife, could you explain what the EU's AI Act is trying to achieve with high-risk AI applications?
The Act aims to create guardrails for high-risk uses—ensuring human oversight, preventing biased outcomes, and giving mechanisms to test and certify AI systems before large-scale deployment, especially in areas like recruitment and banking.
Was Tim Cook good or bad for the world?
Q: What are the potential risks and opportunities of appointing John Ternus as CEO?
Ternus is seen as an engineering-focused but possibly risk-averse leader who might be strong in operations but could struggle to enact bold changes in a large, mature company without a wartime mindset.
Was Tim Cook good or bad for the world?
Q: Did Cook push Apple toward new innovations, or did he primarily optimize the existing business?
Cook is credited with globalizing and optimizing the business, boosting profitability and shareholder value, but critics argue he did not deliver on major new platforms at scale during his tenure.
Was Tim Cook good or bad for the world?
Q: What does Tim Cook's stepping down mean for Apple and its direction?
It signals a significant leadership transition from a long-term CEO to an engineering-focused successor, raising questions about whether the company will pursue new platforms and how its China strategy will evolve under new leadership.

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This show consistently covers the big shifts in technology, with a strong emphasis on policy, regulation, and the real-world impact of AI, cybersecurity, and platform dynamics. Listeners are likely drawn to in-depth interviews with industry leaders, policy makers, and researchers, paired with sharp analysis of how tech moves shape business and society. A standout aspect is the Ireland-focused angle, alongside international tech discourse, making it a go-to for insights on global trends filtered through a practical, business-minded lens.

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1. The Indo Daily
2. The Other Hand
3. Inside Business with Ciaran Hancock
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Recent guests on The Big Tech Show include:

1. Aoife White
2. Patrick McGee
3. John Corley
4. Massimo Faggioli
5. Jonathan Staunton
6. Richie Sadlier
7. Eddie Willems
8. Oisín Hanrahan

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