Weird Tech
Weird TechHey, you wanna hear something weird? Us too!
You might have noticed tech is getting a bit dull, stale and dystopian…but there’s so much fun, cool and just plain weird tech out there. So we’re gonna share it with each other - and you.
Hosted by technology journalists Rae Johnston (Gizmodo Australia, Queens of the Drone Age, SBS) and Tegan Jones (Gizmodo Australia, SmartCompany, Queens of the Dro... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 88 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||
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Want to hear something weird about the future of data storage?
👀 WHO ARE WE?
Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network.
🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones
💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podc... more
Want to hear something weird about Garfield-shaped phones that kept washing up on a beach in France for decades?
👀 WHO ARE WE?
Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network.
🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Te... more
Want to hear something weird about about electromagnetic fields in all your appliances that can make music through something called...the demon box?
👀 WHO ARE WE?
Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Netwo... more
Want to hear something weird about a wearable device you strap to your wrist so it can electrocute you?
👀 WHO ARE WE?
Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network.
🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones... more
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Apple Podcasts5Ulfr76
Australia2 months ago - Very good
I love the weird and awesome tech and I like how the episodes are short so I can listen to a few from Jack in aus 🐨🦘🇦🇺🇦🇺
Apple Podcasts5IlovebrsurcamraftAustralia4 months ago - Good interesting content but…
I found the constant giggling and laughter took away from the subject matter which is quite good.
Apple Podcasts2AH MelbAustralia9 months ago - Ads
The other podcast I listen to will announce when they going to ads.
Not this one, just straight into advertisements with no pause or warning.
Apple Podcasts1tootie_kicksAustraliaa year ago - full disclosure
full disclosure i haven’t actually listened to this yet i only just discovered it on Threads, but i loved Queens of the Drone Age so much that this is an instant follow. Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones are fricken rad. not *that* Rad, she’s not on this show i don’t think. it’s short for radical god i’m so old lol. bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Apple Podcasts5gamerswift13
New Zealand2 years ago
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Frequently Asked Questions About Weird Tech
What is Weird Tech about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Short, curiosity-driven discussions unpack unusual and playful tech happenings, covering everything from AI-enabled hardware quirks and retro hacker lore to assistive devices and fashion-tech mashups. Episodes favor accessible explanations, quick-paced banter between two tech journalists, and a willingness to mix humor with thoughtful takes on safety, privacy, and social impact. Listeners can expect a steady stream of quirky gadgets, hands-on demonstrations, and opinions that skew toward practical implications for everyday life and future tech trends. A noteworthy strength is the duo's chemistry and their ability to make esoteric topics feel approachable, which can appeal to both general tech fans and professionals seeking digestible insigh... more
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