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Welcome to episode 28 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Allison Johnson, senior reviewer at The Verge, to discuss her attempts at purchasing and reviewing Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold in the run-up to its eventual demise. ... more

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 27, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Rich Woods, content director at XDA Developers, MakeUseOf, and HowToGeek, to discuss the MacBook Neo, Windows 11's public opinion problems, and whether Google's upcomi... more

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 26, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ryne Hager, former blogger and VP of US Operations at Muse Per Se, to discuss modern tech ecosystems, the consolidation of the entire internet, feeling upset online, a... more

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Welcome to The Sideload episode 25, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ben Schoon back to the show to discuss his week attending MWC 2026. From Qualcomm's new wearable-focused chipset to Lenovo's very promising concept gaming tablet, it's... more

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Ryne Hager
Former Android Police colleague; PR professional in tech landscape; VP of US Operations slash Vibes
Muse Per Se / Public relations in tech
Episode: Ecosystems and the Outrage Trap with Ryne Hager
Ben Schoon
Journalist covering Google, Android, and hardware at 9to5Google
9to5Google
Episode: Folding Tablets and Other MWC Wishes with Ben Schoon
Damien Wilde
9to5Google's resident video producer
9to5Google
Episode: Building a Healthier Smartphone Relationship with Damien Wilde
Dominic Preston
News Editor at The Verge
The Verge
Episode: AI-Powered Haircuts and Cocktails with Dom Preston
Jason Howell
Android podcaster and host of Android Faithful
Episode: State of the Android Industry with Jason Howell
Derrek Lee
Managing editor at Android Central
Android Central
Episode: Is 2026 Actually the Year of the Foldable? with Derrek Lee
Dean Daley
Devices Editor at MobileSyrup
MobileSyrup
Episode: A TriFold Tour with Dean Daley
James Peckham
Reporter at PC Mag
PC Mag
Episode: Breaking Down 2025's Biggest Trends with James Peckham
Stephen Schenck
News Editor at Android Authority
Android Authority
Episode: A Treasure Trove of Tech Failures with Stephen Schenck

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Will Sattelberg
Host of The Sideload

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
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    Whoever wrote the theme music to this show did not need to go that hard. The show is good too.

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AI-Powered Haircuts and Cocktails with Dom Preston
Q: Do you want to just start with the Trump phone?
Preston explains that the Trump phone became a weekly beat because it sits at the intersection of tech and politics, with ongoing guessing about its existence, the OEM, and the overall risk and uncertainty, alongside the labor of chasing down information weekly.
Ecosystems and the Outrage Trap with Ryne Hager
Q: What are your overall tech takes at the end of the show?
A broad pessimistic но, but hopeful stance about privacy, data protection, and the need for digital privacy legislation, alongside skepticism about AI replacing human labor and a preference for selective AI use in professional work.
Ecosystems and the Outrage Trap with Ryne Hager
Q: What would bring you best? If you're getting ready to leave whatever Google ecosystem you have built, what would you want to see Google or other Android companies build?
Ryne emphasizes a more cohesive ecosystem approach, better integration of Nest with Pixel, and a stronger desktop experience that doesn't imitate iPhone but offers a distinct, compelling path forward for Android hardware and services.
State of the Internet with Daniel Bader
Q: How has your writing changed, or the way that you approach what you're writing about changed from your previous role to this one?
Daniel notes that his writing is less organized, which has made it more fruitful. He feels he's giving himself more freedom to write about topics he is passionate about, leading to an overall increase in positivity in his writing.

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Tech-forward conversations with a focus on Android and mobile hardware, plus broader consumer tech trends. Episodes often dissect industry dynamics among major manufacturers, assess foldable innovations, and critique devices from popular ecosystems, with frequent guest experts from Android Central, 9to5Google, PC Mag, and related outlets. The show blends practical hardware analysis, market context, and occasional nostalgia or humor, making it helpful for listeners who want actionable insights on devices, platforms, and strategy for brands, creators, or product teams. A standout pattern is deep-dive discussions on foldables, AI in consumer tech, and the evolving relationship between editorial integrity and sponsorship in tech media, which ca... more

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