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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#208: That Was Genius
June 20th, 2019 · 64 minutes
We discuss why Google's $1 billion investment in housing for the Bay Area isn't entirely altruism, and how the company got caught stealing lyrics from Genius.
#207: Bespoke Passwords Are Not Cute
June 13th, 2019 · 62 minutes
Andy and Flo discuss why Google is accused of "killing the news," and why usernames and passwords aren't all that effective at keeping you safe. Then, we'll dive into the latest Pixel 4 rumors (is it a rumor if Google confirms it?).
#206: Actions Speak Louder Than Words
June 7th, 2019 · 95 minutes
Flo relays her experience with the Lenovo Smart Clock, and Andy discovers the Pixel 1 is just a little bit waterproof. After the break, we discuss how YouTube is tackling hate. Then, Andy tells us why he's excited for Stadia.
#205: Unbridled Capitalism
May 31st, 2019 · 71 minutes
Andy and Flo get real this week about the reports of "sweatshop-like working conditions" for linguists working on the Google Assistant, and why Google allowing abortion clinics to advertise will help save lives.
#204: Everything is Related
May 23rd, 2019 · 72 minutes
Andy and Flo dissect the unnerving political theater of the U.S. versus Huawei spectacle.
#203: Apples and Oranges
May 17th, 2019 · 68 minutes
This week, Andy and Flo talk about the news that hit once Google I/O was all packed up and shipped out, and whether the Pixel 3a is a replacement for the Pixel 3.
#202: What's Next From Google?
May 9th, 2019 · 67 minutes
Andy and Flo talk all the essential Google I/O announcements, from the main themes of the keynote to the new hardware launched this week.
#201: May Day
May 2nd, 2019 · 81 minutes
Andy and Flo talk about Google's new Wear OS widgets and Flo's latest purchases. In the spirit of May Day, we also discuss the growing discontent of some Google employees. Then after the second break, we get hyped for Google I/O.
#200: 200th Episode Spectacular
April 26th, 2019 · 68 minutes
There's no hiding it. We've been doing this podcast for 200 episodes, and we're celebrating! This week, we have old friends (and former co-hosts) joining us for the celebration. Yasmine Evjen and Russell Ivanovic are back to talk a little shop.
#199: So Many New Toys
April 18th, 2019 · 83 minutes
Whether it's Flo showing Andy her new gadgets, or Samsung launching its folding phone, we're talking about it. This week, we'll run through the Google-adjacent foldable phone fad to catch a glimpse at what's coming down the Android pipeline.