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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#124: Puppy Cuddle Puddle
November 9th, 2017 · 85 minutes
Your three intrepid hosts start out this week's episode looking for glee in Google Photos. We're also talking about Google's near-monopoly in online advertising, as well as some fun Google Experiments you can try in your off time.
#123: Easy As ABC
November 3rd, 2017 · 74 minutes
Russell finally gets ALL THE PIXELS. Andy is building his own 3D World. Flo has flashbacks to old school phones. We also talk about Google's involvement in government, fun 3D models and whether or not there's a bit of Slav in all of us.
#122: Colourful Pixels
October 27th, 2017 · 70 minutes
Russell has an announcement about the Great Pixel Race. Flo has all the Pixels. Andy has none. Despite taking a brief detour into International Date Formats the crew discuss colour management, screen issues and all things Pixel 2 this week.
#121: Malleable Material
October 19th, 2017 · 67 minutes
With Russell out on a vision quest, Andy and Flo chat Star Wars, Google's burrito delivery service, and the foldable Axon M.
#120: Google's Goofus and Gallant
October 12th, 2017 · 74 minutes
Russell wishes Google were more present Down Under. Andy finds out the Pixel Buds contain a wire. Flo is still jelly of Andy's Jelly Phone. And no, Google did not buy Apple. Wondering what we're talking about? It's all in this week's episode of Material!
#119: Google Clip On Your Hip
October 5th, 2017 · 97 minutes
So apparently Google announced some stuff...who knew?! The team assembles in Material HQ to discuss. During a heated debate a mysterious visitor drops in to throw down a challenge. Could the Great Pixel Race of 2017 be on again?!
#118: Essential Jelly
September 29th, 2017 · 81 minutes
Russell gets an Essential Phone. Andy gets a Jelly Phone. Flo just gets very jelly. This brings on a discussion about what it means to be a premium Android phone vs a mid range or lower tier phone. Happy 19th Birthday Google.
#117: C 1.1 Billion HT's
September 22nd, 2017 · 86 minutes
Russell kills his Google Home in dramatic fashion. Nest strikes fear into Flo. Andy explains who or what a Hoda is. Also the upcoming Google Announcement leaks all over our shoes and BREAKING NEWS at the end of the show.
#116: Embrace The Notch
September 15th, 2017 · 70 minutes
Russell buys a phone he feels is essential. Andy takes things up a notch. Flo advises us to stay in our lanes. We talk about the Pixel 2 announcement, the iPhone Flat Tyre X, and how Google needs to sort things re: equality.
#115: By Version 30 It Had Better Be Great
September 7th, 2017 · 70 minutes
Flo has an LG V30! Russell's finger is hovering over the Essential Phone cancel pre-order button. Andy found a shortcut on his new Android bike. We also talk about the growing influence Google has on the world and if they'd ever use that for evil.