Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod.

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Each Sunday, Brad Shoemaker and Will Smith discuss a new technology topic. Come for the long-form conversations about virtual reality, space travel, electric cars, refresh rates, and a whole lot more. Support the pod on Patreon: http://patreon.com/techpod

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  • Someguyyaknow
    Used to Love It
    I really enjoyed the show until the latest episode where the episode essentially felt like an ad for a product. I brought that up to them on blueksky and Will responded by saying I should stop listening to them. If they don’t need me as a listener than I’m happy to take my time elsewhere.
  • fulltilted
    Far left political podcast now
    Used to love this podcast but now is far left political nonsense. Unbelievably uniformed sheep now with less tech talk. Trust the “science”
  • KOB Fam
    The best tech podcast
    Will and Brad are great. They have good chemistry and talk about topics that are interesting. I consider myself fairly tech savvy having worked in the IT industry for 30 years and still learn something every week. They may not be experts in every field they talk about but it’s so varied that who could really? I appreciate the effort they put into researching each topic and laugh along with them.
  • Vietcent
    Less informational after separating connection to hosts
    Ive listened to the podcast from the start but lost interest after separating my previous knowledge/relationship of the hosts from other podcasts and took them at face value. Like any other podcasts, its just two guys talking lol. But their knowledge of any topic is just wiki-skimming than anything and they ramble off from there.
  • mr foo
    A must listen every week for me
    Brad and Will know a lot about many things in the tech world and do their research when they are about to cover a topic in depth. I enjoy this podcast for the information but also for the fun discussions.
  • JediBroker
    Ugh
    Loved these guys for decades and followed them both since Whiskey. For two guys who are very intelligent when it comes to tech have truly become out of touch with reality and how the rest of the world actually operates so they understand they understand why companies do things, right or wrong of what companies do the things they are oblivious to but then complain about is insane.
  • OB765(63)
    I miss the cool tech talk.
    This show has become an ouroboros of self-reference. Instead of tech now they talk about previous episodes, their recording equipment, their other podcast, and endless references and in-jokes about their discord. Also, Will often speaks with authority about things he has only basic knowledge of. Please learn the phrase "I don't know". It is a beautiful phrase that has fallen out of use.
  • podcastsRcool
    Great Chemistry, Fascinating Topics, and Fun Conversation
    Really enjoy the show! I’ve come to it in 2023, but at the recommendation of my spouse started at the beginning and have been listening in order. Enjoying all the episodes. I especially like some of the topics that cover the historical development of a specific tech. Thanks for the show!!
  • Sublimer968
    5 Stars, 2 Hosts
    Brad is one of my all time favorites. Loved listening to any of his Giantbomb content, and now I get to hear him with Will too. Don’t miss this one!
  • sprootie
    Top of my list!
    Podcasts are my listening during daily walks, and Tech Pod is one of the very few that is on the “forget everything else, I’m listening to this now!” list.
  • Wonko33
    WS where have you been?
    Nice to listen to a podcast with Will again. Enjoy the chemistry with the hosts. Good tech stuff and interesting conversation.
  • Alkutraz
    Love This Podcast
    I have always enjoyed listening to Bran & Will muse over tech on the various platforms they were on prior to the launch of this pod. My only regret is that I wasn't onboard at launch, these guys are very insightful, funny and clearly do the research prior to speaking on the a topic as well as drawing on their knowledge. Give it a listen you are sure to enjoy it.
  • Retrotopolis
    Great Tech Pod
    Great hosts, great podcast, great community.
  • Shoemaker is New Meltzer
    Simply the best.
    I have followed Brad and Will for close to a decade, their professional yet playful approach to tech is a refreshing and delightful.
  • RicardoPrime
    Great great podcast with one major warning…
    Don’t listen if you value your free time. I spent years listening to Brad Shoemaker talk about his NAS and I didn’t think I wanted to dive in until I heard him and Will go in depth about the benefits. Now I’m diving deep into that world. So while there is a lot of episodes that feature great interviews and informative talks about all things tech. The probability you are going to get into a NAS storage hole is extremely high. I don’t think an episode goes by without hearing NAS get a mention. I’m currently looking to upgrade my raspberry pie setup to something more robust. I read NAS subreddits. I can’t get out. So the podcast is awesome if you are into tech. The self driving car episode is one of my favorites. But be warned after a few episodes you’ll be ordering storage drives to set up your own NAS.
  • hog7$77777
    Will is insufferable
    I’m a huge fan of Brad, but Will’s arrogance is vomit inducing.
  • Lunarbackbone
    A delight!
    I’ve long enjoyed both of these host’s work - only recently learning of this lovely podcast. What a delight! A perfect Sunday podcast. Do I know tech well - nope. Do I enjoy learning and calming charming hosts - you know it!
  • bdubs1986
    Meh
    Decent podcast but I’ve grown tired of it. Brad comes across as very grounded and enthusiastic in his love of tech and sharing wonderfully nerdy knowledge. Will just comes across as an opinionated jackass and constantly feels the need to insert his political leanings and hatred for anyone who may disagree with his particular political views.
  • giblindriver
    Outstanding!
    This show is part of my Sunday morning routine. I especially appreciate the trips down memory lane when they are discussing the history of tech as it relates to personal computing/gaming.
  • Sgkvdykh
    Love it
    I’ve been a fan of these guys for years. I don’t know why it took me so long to find this!
  • z1999
    G
    Merry
  • Ddougm
    Will, you got your way
    When I saw the title of this weeks show, I had a bad feeling about it. Thank you for the warning that this podcast is not about tech, but is just a platform for Will to get on his soap box. I was able to determine in less than 5 minutes that I was no longer in your listener demographic. Now I have a better idea why you are no longer with Tested and the separation was never mentioned by either side.
  • Vanderhelm
    Best tech show, period.
    I already looked forward to Sundays for a mountain of other reasons, however this podcast has easily shot up to the summit. Great content presented in a way that perfectly walks the line between easy to understand for laymen but not so basic it puts off experts. That's a very tough balancing act to achieve, but Will and Brad hit the mark every week. Even when they talk about a topic I don't have any interest in I never regret listening to the whole thing because they make everything sound interesting and engaging.
  • whatauniquenickname
    I love this show
    These guys shoot the hay about all the topics I care about in a fun and entertaining way. Cutting edge tech edutainment right here.
  • crustycornholio
    I’d sooner listen to big willie style on repeat
    Gave this a go as I enjoy Brad on giantbomb, but his honest unassuming personality is consumed by Will Smith's pompous swollen attitude. Will is one of those guys with a toxic combination of zero self awareness, intellectual egotism, and intense narcissism. Naturally, such a guy would become a podcaster where he's free to dispense ignorant opinions and half-baked theories as robust academic truths to anyone who'll listen.
  • Allthegoodnamesaretaken42
    Excellent Podcast
    This is one of my favorite podcasts. Even though I don’t alway understand the subject matter, I am always eager to learn about new things. They are very competent hosts and are able to speak on a wide range of topics. Very informative and entertaining. Highly recommend.
  • T.Woolf
    Just the right amount of information
    Brad and Will spend just enough time to cover a single subject for an overall survey. They make their best attempt to explain a subject from their understanding and if they don’t know.. they admit it with followup info and errata correction from previous episodes. I am glad I found it late because I am listening to everything back to back and it is awesome. Keep it up guys!
  • Rylee Wllison
    Ranking of Windowses
    Really enjoyed the stroll down memory lane of all the different versions of Windows and their assorted issues and breakthroughs!
  • Stevenpaulr
    Always interesting
    Each week is a deep dive into one technology topic. I often learn something new. The topics and the banter never fail to keep it engaging.
  • Chancely_S
    Sweatpants!!
    Great podcast duders! Tech and good conversations are a win win.
  • Riverforton
    Enjoyable Experience
    Very enjoyable experience listening to Brad and Will’s podcast. They go just deep enough to always touch on something I haven’t heard, but not too deep that I loose interest. Monday mornings aren’t so bad now that I can listen in on the previous days podcast.
  • Faite
    My favorites joined together!
    Whenever these two got on the same podcast it was always my faborite banter and now they formed their freindship into its on Pod. Love it!!
  • rgrevgamer
    Great content
    Really enjoy Brad and Wills take on tech.
  • leeagillespie
    The podcast I didn’t know I needed
    Brad and Will answer all the corner questions I’ve always wondered about but never spent the time to investigate. Thanks!
  • annoying but it works
    Everything I know of tech is cuz of you guys
    Great job keep up the great work! Been a fan of Tested and Still Untitled since basically the beginning. Back when Will was doing coffe videos on the tested you tube channel. Was sad when u left Tested but excited ur back with a new podcast.
  • restlessoak
    Two great hosts that go well together
    It’s a great listen combining 2 of my favorite podcast people.
  • Shlem
    Entertaining and educational
    Brad and Will obviously have fantastic chemistry, but it's rare to find a podcast that is extremely fun to listen where you will learn tons. A must listen.
  • Sagopor
    Great pod
    Great pod, good chemistry. Very informative. A+++
  • plaws0
    I like this ...
    I know will ONLY from the Tested.com podcast/show. I "tested" this when they started it and have not missed an ep since. I like it.
  • Hoyty76
    Two great tech guys better together
    Do you listen to Giant Bombcast or did you listen to Tested then you know these guys. Just two guys chatting about tech topics. They know what they are talking about and how to produce a good podcast. It is is amazing what 1000’s of hours of practice can do.
  • rokuthirteen
    Relaxing and Engaging
    Two of my favorite presenters delivering a podcast that feels like eavesdropping on the pair over lunch. For a future episode, I’d love to hear about setting up a private multimedia server, like Plex. Is that the way to go? What’s there to know? Keep up the excellent work!
  • _KLind
    Learning in a cozy way!
    Charming podcast where I can learn big things in approachable and digestible ways. Brad and Will do a lovely job at navigating topics in a focused but conversational style that ends up being a delight to listen to.
  • Bill Bellwood
    Love this pod cast. Smart. Charming.
    Einstein famously said once that if you can’t explain it simply enough for a six-year-old to understand, you don’t really understand it yourself. Well, if that’s the standard, Will apparently knows (and understands) everything. Thankfully, he and Brad share what they know every week!
  • Leon2ky
    Love it!
    Love the podcast, keep up the great work!
  • AlwaysBeClothing
    The Corgi of Podcasts
    Two eloquent chaps talk about a specific technology topic every week but cover a broad spectrum of topics such as existentialism and apt metaphors of dog like automobiles. Seemingly short but charmingly garrulous, you’ll want to take a bite of the best listening available in this modern tech based universe!
  • iamJonahHill
    INSIGHTFUL & CHARMING
    THE SOUTH MOVED TO CALIFORNIA & NOW HOST A TECH PODCAST
  • Eugene McG
    Great show
    Always interesting unless it’s not but I always learn something
  • Narthaniel Kwark
    A Gross Oversimplification: Willsplaining Tech
    I love Will and Brad, but this show is essentially Will mansplaining tech to Brad. The topics seem to be ones that they are interested in, but don't have deep first hand knowledge in outside of the modem/router episode. Get some real experts on here, fellas! Will: let Brad be the expert every once in a while.
  • RandomExpletive
    A Welcome Companion for the Monday Commute
    My go-to resource for sweatpants-related tech podcasting
  • bonkyonk
    Just the tech pod I didn't know I wanted
    Really like the format of doing deep dives into a specific tech every week. Brad and Will are really well informed on the topics they speak on and are very entertaining to listen to!
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