Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
Material is a weekly discussion about the Google and Android universe. Your intrepid hosts try to answer the question, “What holds up the digital world?” The answer, so far, is that it’s Google all the way down.
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#509: Sounds Human
March 29th, 2025 · 69 minutes
Gemini as a replacement for Google Assistant? Not on Andy's watch. Also, how Andy tamed Gemini 2.5 Pro.
#508: Breaking the Fourth Wall
March 20th, 2025 · 64 minutes
Google announces the Pixel 9a and then subsequently delays it.
#507: Gemini for Robots
March 13th, 2025 · 75 minutes
Google Gemini is coming to a robot near you. Nothing to worry about here, folks!
#506: Manifest Destiny
March 6th, 2025 · 60 minutes
Manifest V3 is ruining our lives as Gemini helps us get dressed.
#505: Not to Be Morbid
February 28th, 2025 · 52 minutes
The Pixel Watch 3 will call for help if you miss a heartbeat. And don't forget to file your request to remove your data from Google Search.
#504: E Stands for Essence
February 21st, 2025 · 58 minutes
We apologize for talking about the iPhone 16e this week, but is Apple trying to pass off a $600 device as "affordable?" Google would like a word.
#503: Gulf of America
February 13th, 2025 · 56 minutes
It's happening. Everything is happening, and we're opining about it. Plus, our excitement over Google I/O.
#502: Look
February 7th, 2025 · 71 minutes
It's a news-heavy show, with earnings, shifts in Google company policy, and a lot of "look" from Sundar Pichai.
#501: The Cake Lasted Five Days
January 31st, 2025 · 62 minutes
Our first episode after a major milestone, and we're catching up on the real stories behind all the flashy Android and Samsung headlines.
#500: Enjoy Some Cake
January 25th, 2025 · 57 minutes
Andy and Flo celebrate 500 episodes of Material! No news this week, just vibes.