TechStuff is a show about technology. And it’s not just how technology works. Join host Jonathan Strickland as he explores the people behind the tech, the companies that market it and how technology affects our lives and culture.
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TechStuff
135 Subscribers
Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 Based on 350 reviews
Redpixel09
4 out of 5 stars
Getting better
New review: This podcast has started to go uphill. Not enough to make me give it 5 stars, but still good. I noticed that the news episodes are more about actual news, not just tesla cars blowing up, and hacking/viruses. I’ve decided to resubscribe, and up it to 4/5 stars, but I feel like it could be better. -Kraggle09 Old review: Good, but… 3/5 stars It’s decent, but has really gone downhill since Lauren left. I think Jonathan has started to go his own way, and it doesn’t have a lot of variation, since there is no input from other co-hosts. Every now and then there’s a good episode, like the Warner Brothers series, but it mostly consists of news about data leaks, hacking, viruses, and tesla vehicles blowing up. We need another host! I will still be checking up on it sometimes, but for now, I’m unsubscribing. -Kraggle09
Redpixel09
3 out of 5 stars
Getting better
New review: This podcast has started to go uphill. Not enough to make me give it 5 stars, but still good. I noticed that the news episodes are more about actual news, not just tesla cars blowing up, and hacking/viruses. I’ve decided to resubscribe, and up it to 4/5 stars, but I feel like it could be better. -Kraggle09 Old review: Good, but… 3/5 stars It’s decent, but has really gone downhill since Lauren left. I think Jonathan has started to go his own way, and it doesn’t have a lot of variation, since there is no input from other co-hosts. Every now and then there’s a good episode, like the Warner Brothers series, but it mostly consists of news about data leaks, hacking, viruses, and tesla vehicles blowing up. We need another host! I will still be checking up on it sometimes, but for now, I’m unsubscribing. -Kraggle09
(Mario500)
3 out of 5 stars
A Review of "TechStuff"
I had found certain parts of what I had believed to had been a certain installment of this "TechStuff" ("Tech News: The Death of G4TV (Again)") had been unnecessary, unprofessional, and detrimental (especially toward parts of it I had found to had been informative (or "OK")). (descriptions of the parts mentioned near the beginning of this review: certain language I had found to had been unobjective (or opinionated) and certain language I had found to had been unpleasant ("How the tech are you")
Hullo08
3 out of 5 stars
Could be good, but…
At this point, most everything on this podcast is news about tesla failures, cryptocurrency, spacex rockets blowing up, hacking, and a bunch of rerun episodes. So if you like news, this is for you. The older episodes are pretty good though.
Telesophic
5 out of 5 stars
Gi-normous library of shows
This show has done it all, twice over, in some cases. Everything tech. Everything history of tech (incredibly useful and insightful there). If you like tech it is a must have podcast.
Thru-Way Nick
5 out of 5 stars
Only one problem with...
Elon Musk. Starlinx space clutter is a space exploration dilemma. Thousands of satellites will lead to millions or billions of space debris
LisaIsHereForIt
5 out of 5 stars
TechStuff is a must-listen!🙌🏻
It’s obvious Jonathan puts extraordinary effort in covering salient topics and finding guests that are authentic and truly care about being a positive force in tech - the insights they bring to bear are still mind-blowing every. single. time.
Jdub2600
1 out of 5 stars
Lay off the Elon/Tesla hate
Great podcast when Strickland can stick to the tech and avoid politics. He tends to overextend his openly admitted hate on Tesla and Elon (both of which are *leaders* in tech) and it’s highly unbecoming. One way or another Strickland has to admit that there are a lot of supporters in tech for people like Elon and his trailblazing business ventures. Strickland’s personal biases and views detract from the podcasts to the point where I feel compelled to write this review and unsubscribe :(
thatdurdana
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast on tech
Love this podcast, informative history on tech and updates about current tech news!
Greekthug7
2 out of 5 stars
Slurps saliva between sentences
Can’t listen to saliva slurpers talking
Hightower007
5 out of 5 stars
One of the best Tech podcast out there!
Love this podcast. The host gets right to the bottom of tech issues in a simple, easy to understand format.
greenorwhat
1 out of 5 stars
Know your audience?
Host acts like he’s talking to a bunch of elementary school children. It’s very annoying. Excessively redundant. AND at least 25% of the podcast is ads.
TShaneRogers
2 out of 5 stars
Advertising overload
This would be a decent podcast without the ads, but it’s borderline unlistenable due to constant promo spots. Unsubscribed.
Sarah Olivia Harris
5 out of 5 stars
A favorite
Well-researched, thorough, and easy to understand, even when difficult concepts. As a chemical engineering grad student, I’ve used this podcast for the past several years throughout school to expand on & compliment what I learn in school. I also enjoy Tech News a lot, and I like Jonathan’s punny self. Thank you for entertaining, teaching, and inspiring.
Redpixel09
3 out of 5 stars
Good, but…
It’s decent, but has really gone downhill since Lauren left. I think Jonathan has started to go his own way, and it doesn’t have a lot of variation, since there is no input from other co-hosts. Every now and then there’s a good episode, like the Warner Brothers series, but it mostly consists of news about data leaks, hacking, viruses, and tesla vehicles blowing up. We need another host! I will still be checking up on it sometimes, but for now, I’m unsubscribing. -Kraggle09
Destroyer76
1 out of 5 stars
A mancave is a mancave
Did this dude really just apologize for a past article where he referred to a man cave as a man cave?! Then he calls it a “person cave”? How pathetic. What has this snowflake world come to? I hope he never says the word “mankind” in a podcast. Might get some angry emails about it and he’ll start calling “person-kind”.
papabev
1 out of 5 stars
Politically correct
Too busy worrying about not offending people. It kills the otherwise useful information.
Aaverbec
2 out of 5 stars
Please stop doing tech news
Move this over to its own podcast
endermine9boi
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast
Every episode is awesome and I enjoy listening.
malfoxley
5 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Jonathan, host of the Techstuff podcast, highlights all aspects of tech and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
rebeljean
5 out of 5 stars
Game Stuff! Yes!
I enjoy listening to many of your episodes, but my favorite ones are the ones about games.
Istacio
5 out of 5 stars
Jonathan bring back FW:Thinking!!
With Lauren and Joe! Please!!
monkey72256
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful podcast!
This is a great podcast and I have been listening for since it has begun. Only thing is the topic of tech sometimes wavers. Other than that it’s amazing.
Csmith.mtb
2 out of 5 stars
Likes to use liberal tropes too often
While the show has decent to good information about tech, the host likes to use liberal tropes too often. Example, when comparing money issues related to workers vs company, the host uses the company's stock valuation instead revenue or net profits in order may the difference more dramatic. Stock valuation of many companies, especially if start ups, rarely should be used in comparison of an expense, like workers wages.
NikolaiGranakov
5 out of 5 stars
*excellent*
Thoroughly enjoyable. I recommend this pod to anyone with even the slightest interest in tech. Complex concepts are explained in a cogent, compressed manner, and made easily understandable. That not an easy task to pull off as a communicator.
Vieda Boss
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
That review about the puns...Keep the puns you’re doing great! Very informative and awesome
TechStuff review
4 out of 5 stars
Please no more puns!
The episodes are very interesting but Jonathan enough with the puns!
Blueberry Fathead
1 out of 5 stars
Nothing but ads
The ads are so horrible and horrific on this podcast that I am legit not always sure how far I need to skip multiple times during episodes, I got over 4 minutes into one podcast thinking it was still all ads. Not worth your time.
Arlie K
5 out of 5 stars
Great stuff!
TechStuff is a newfound favorite! No matter the topic, I learn something valuable from every episode. Great information in an easy to consume package... an excellent listen!
dtt202020
1 out of 5 stars
It turned woke
I have been listening for years. But it turned hard left. I signed for a tech podcast. If I wanted politics I would have subscribed to a political podcast. Democrats will love it.
AJfuture
5 out of 5 stars
Former technophobe
I started a new job a few years ago that required I tackle my tech ignorance/avoidance and I started listening to this podcast around the same time. I’ve learned a lot while I wash dishes and do laundry, thanks! Enjoying the new and more frequent releases of episodes. I listen to every single one.
Trekkie Kevin
1 out of 5 stars
Tech with a leftist view
I liseted to he since his the first episode like he voice and humour. Alway knew of his liberal leanings. But like most leftist he unable to hide his biased.
Vincebenj
1 out of 5 stars
The politics is too much in a tech show.
The content is pretty good, I just wish the host would leave his opinions on politics out of the show. It’s a tech show if I wanted politics there are approximately 4 billion other podcasts for that.
Icpkorn
1 out of 5 stars
Politics
I thought this was a tech podcast? If I wanted politics, I’d listen to a political podcast
Schooner85
4 out of 5 stars
Great listen
Keep it up
|ittle Michael
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent show Interesting and Entertaining
I’ve learned so much about tech and material science from this show. Jon makes learning interesting and entertaining.
GNXgypsy
3 out of 5 stars
Bone her
Sometimes I used to pop a bone. It was a non violent bone. But then again janes addiction says that sex is violence. So maybe that’s right, not wrong. Anyway there’s this great new thing amungst the LDS population called the ‘poophole loophole’. I figured you might need to get the info here because you previously told me that Tyler was watching the left fork of the salmon? Well too bad! It turns out you cannot conceive a child from dementia if you bust a nut into a butt.
BlakeMoo
5 out of 5 stars
Great.
Yep.
marketpop
2 out of 5 stars
Why, pray tell, Jonathan, would any viewer want to spend time listening to what doesn’t work. If there aren’t alternatives to FB...don’t waste our time. I click off. Thanks anyway.
1lik3p4nd4s
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
I like his pod casts so much. There are very interesting and cool topics.
g_man_joe
5 out of 5 stars
always informative!
I like learning, these guys help with that!
drums4life24
1 out of 5 stars
Knock knock. Who’s therINTERUPTING VOGULBOM
Do you guys even know each other? Why is she always cutting him off just to stutter out a less meaningful response like some kid that didn’t do their homework. This makes me so sad every week.
KEN_JR?
5 out of 5 stars
Golden guide
Through the electric jungle
Geumpyhistory
5 out of 5 stars
Finally
This is the best “explain in technical detail random aspects of life” podcast around, and it happens to be technical detail about technological things in random aspect of life. Worth the listen and the right level of explanation for the time. Breaks down each component rather than glossing over generally and just summarizing something you already know. Can take you from most levels of knowledge base without grating the nerve or becoming impossible to follow.
TheGryphonRider
5 out of 5 stars
Relativity. Huh.
In the latest episode (as of this writing), “It’s All Relative,” Jonathan Strickland brought general and special relativity into the real world, by comparing the way that the speed of a physical object, like a ball, is relative to that object’s surroundings, whereas the speed of light is constant — with tangible references, like trains and spacecraft. No other explanation of relativity I’ve ever heard or read made the concept, or it’s implications, click for me, to any extent. Five stars, and a hearty “thanks!”
DavidOgletree
5 out of 5 stars
Very detailed tech stuff
This guy is amazing. He goes into deep detail on many different tech related subjects.
mop bucket 23
5 out of 5 stars
Good podcast
This podcast in my opinion is great, it describes terms in a way that I can understand. I am a technology person, so this is a good way for me to understand what is going on. I hope this podcast continues to go on, because I really enjoy it.
hatedr😎😎
5 out of 5 stars
So good
Love it
MBAJDLLM
1 out of 5 stars
Lack of in depth knowledge
A literature major tries to explain technology of which has only superficial knowledge. The host is a nerdy gamer that grates your nerves after only a short time. The only thing worse than the content are his attempts at humor. When the female cohost joins the show her sycophantic laughter only highlights how pathetic the “puns” are.
pod-crunch
3 out of 5 stars
iHeart is messing this up
(Commercial) (Commercial) iHeart is trying to make things unlistenable. We will be back after this message (Commercial). I have been a fan of howstuff works from the primitive days of the internet and Johnathan has been bringing solid content for decades. BRB (Commercial), thanks for the podcast plz cut back on the reruns (Commercial) And now listen to (aka click to something else) a completely different podcast that you did not subscribe to
Tkd_Gal
1 out of 5 stars
Wow
In the History of Electricity in Medicine episode, I had to forward over 20 minutes before an advertisement break. I learned about electricity on a molecular level but at that point, not much else. I deleted the other episodes I downloaded because I would rather listen to nails on a chalkboard.
Boing Guy
1 out of 5 stars
737 max
Unbelievable that you blew it on such basic aviation terminology MCAS was implemented to push the nose down NOT to prevent an engine “stall” as you put it but to prevent an aerodynamic “wing” stall Do your basic homework
Yiyu Zhou
4 out of 5 stars
some humble advice
I really like this podcast, and I would like to provide some feedback. First, there are too many technical details in some episodes. For example, in the episode on the rockets, I do not think we need to know the weight of the rocket and its fuel to so much detail. Instead, what is making the rocket working is more important. Second, we are not a "tech history stuff", I think we should have less histories on, for example, the persons' life or how they interact with each other, those are less important as we are "tech stuff". Thanks, hope the podcast will get better.
Twentysixteen
5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating
I’ve always been interested in submarines and thanks for the in-depth information.
Pinetreepete46
5 out of 5 stars
Tech Stuff is informative but still entertaining!!!
Though all the current and past episodes I have listened to the biggest surprise so far is that out of GE’s long history, there was no mention of GE’s history in the world wide locomotive industry.
Podcast Fan Scott
1 out of 5 stars
Enough
Enough opeds. Get on with the tech!
Brandon0180
5 out of 5 stars
Loved the Flight Podcast
Very informative. Technically the 4 forces are Lift, Drag, Thrust, and ....Weight. Weight is the force as a result of gravity, but gravity itself is not the force.
WatchHunter.org
5 out of 5 stars
And the nerd of the year award goes to...
This is the highest compliment that I can pay to this show....It’s written by nerds for nerds. It dives deep into technical facts of so many interesting subjects. It explains them in a way that is accessible and understandable. If you love learning about computers, science, space, robots, programming and all the other cool things going on in the tech world, then this is for you. Jonathon Strickland is a fantastic host with lots of enthusiasm. The back catalog is deep and you can pick you favorites on almost anything.
GamerzGlory
5 out of 5 stars
Can’t get enough!
This podcast is amazing, I love the throwbacks to some older tech and it’s fun to connect the dots between podcasts to see what affected what.
Alden Guy
2 out of 5 stars
Clownish
I just listened to the show on Spotify and the host’s torturous attempt to explain that pirating of music is not actually theft. His argument: some people who pirated music would not have purchased it anyway. But he naively misses the point that many who pirated the music WOULD have bought it. What a miss.
Hammer jammer.
2 out of 5 stars
Stop advertising for IBM
Please Don’t be a sellout. You’re better than that. I really don’t enjoy you pretending to mix in a podcast with what is purely marketing for IBM on a 2 min ad! Update. This really long ad is still playing. Very uncreative. If this is a podcast about “all things Tech “then why are you just talking about IBM for two straight minutes? Talk about your actual show, not one of the once great, now fledging tech companies out there.
HydroCreeper
4 out of 5 stars
The Quizter
He only gets four stars because he is the Quizter
CLT Wook
2 out of 5 stars
Audio version of a Wikipedia article
The content is like an assortment of wiki articles related to the title topic. Lots of random facts sprinkled around with no real conversation or personal opinions/experiences to tie things together. The dry delivery doesn’t help matters. Reading the script with some energy and humor would make this show more interesting. I still listen to occasional episodes hoping for some hidden jewels on the topic and usually come away unimpressed. This show is best for those who know nothing at all about the topic and want a very broad and shallow overview. Not great for those who are looking to learn more about something with which you are already familiar.
Slippere1
5 out of 5 stars
A Techie’s Dream
This show gives great information and spotlights on tech companies, people, products and ideas. No surprise that it gives you knowledge on anything technology wise. I tune in to be updated on all the things I need to stay relevant in this tech burgeoning world.
Game Theorem
5 out of 5 stars
All Things Tech
TechStuff is one of the three original podcasts by HowStuffWorks, and that means it has a huge archive that still outputs great episodes. Jonathan is very informative and all things tech. Seriously, he's been doing it for over a decade. He tries very much to not let his opinions affect the content, a little too hard in our opinion. One criticism we'd give is that it sounds a bit lonely without a co-host like Chris or Lauren. Jonathan's informed enough to make up for it, but he needs a buddy on-screen to bounce info. Still great though.
M Isles
5 out of 5 stars
Beep boop beep... Subscirbe for the best tech pod around
Beep boop beep... Subscirbe for the best tech pod around
Hired Sound LLC
5 out of 5 stars
So much tech
He fills my brains.
praspappu
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks for your service
Though I’m a tech guy it’s really hard to keep track of everything that happens in tech world. This podcast is wonderful and brings everything to my ears. Thanks and keep up your good work. Cheers
Madhatter124
5 out of 5 stars
Great story’s and informative presentations
As a technology teacher I’m always looking for a new and innovative way to learn more about technology and this podcast does it perfectly.
Geek180
2 out of 5 stars
Johnathan Strickland Is Awful
The topics are interesting but Johnathan is unbearably boring. He often ventures down long tangents that aren’t on topic and sometimes gets a little too detailed on very technical material. And he takes forever to say anything. A 50 minute episode is probably only about 20 minutes of good content. I rarely finish episodes because they are so boring and hard to listen to. Also, I hate saying this but I can’t stand how Johnathan’s voice sounds. It sounds like he has a deviated septum or his nose is just totally stuffed up all the time.
Jaime Esc
4 out of 5 stars
Great podcast, but the commercials trigger my Amazon Echo
Great podcast, but the commercials trigger my Amazon Echo every time. Gets annoying.
Cor6eno
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome stuff
Great topics and fun to listen to. Not boring.
Lem Kenada
4 out of 5 stars
Interesting content
Good content choices and all well researched. Only losing a star because something about the way the conversation goes is mentally exhausting. Maybe not enough comedic relief thrown in or difference in personality between the hosts? Not sure.
Cryllica
5 out of 5 stars
Great
Never realized I was interested in this before.
Greg n Emily
5 out of 5 stars
I like this one
I love that the stuff he covers is from my era. 80's and 90's Tech it is nice reliving these moments, and hearng about thte cool stuff that happened when i was younger John is a good host, he blabs on and on sometimes but who doesnt.
mikechase3
5 out of 5 stars
Always Learning
Jonathan never fails to teach me more about the world of technology. He has tons of experience explaining complicated topics and breaking it down for the common person without a visual aid and probably deserves a raise.
alicetxjj
1 out of 5 stars
Disgustingly Biased
Like other media products from StuffYouShouldKnow this podcast is known to publish biased reviews or opinions concerning individuals or entities whose opinions are not accurately portrayed or reviewed within the context of the product.
cosmonauts95
1 out of 5 stars
Hmmm
Anti-Apple propaganda
SeanFrank
5 out of 5 stars
Interesting
Jonathan Stickland is too good for this network. Hopefully one day he will find another job that will let him create truly inspiring work. As for now, it's not bad. I appreciate his genuine attitude and thought out explanations.
QT McGrue
3 out of 5 stars
He needs a cohost...
This show has good & interesting info, but I think it would be easier to listen to if the host had a cohost.
StrikitRich
5 out of 5 stars
Great Tech History Lessons
Have listened to Techstuff on and off for a long time and I love coming back and binging as shows have built up. I love the lecture style as it allows me to listen and follow without the distraction that a multi-host show may have with handoffs, inane banter or too much of their opinion.
Brent Squires
5 out of 5 stars
Great content
I’ve loved every episode. The interview style is great. These folks have done their homework and give tons of details and backstory. I’m a fan.
5K43B3RT0
5 out of 5 stars
Da Mo’ Da Merrier...
Apple podcast allows 2x speed, there are other podcast that offer up to 3x speed. So let’s do the math after leaving a negative comment... so you don’t have time to listen to multiple episodes a week? So get rid of the BS that you do not listen to anywho and speed up these episodes. There ya go, problem solved! I make sure I don’t miss an episode because I REALLY LIKE THIS PODCAST, capiche? Ok, that’s what I thought. Keep up the good work on your information, much appreciated, many thx, shalom.
Quentamia
3 out of 5 stars
Miss the Old Format
I miss the old format of one or two episodes a week. There are too many episodes to keep up with now, and I don't find the topics as interesting.
Colinb1264
4 out of 5 stars
Odd topics
I like this podcast a lot, and usually listen every night as I go to sleep, trying to keep the eyes away from my LCD for a bit before sleeping while still taking in the internet. I always watch because the topic is well spoken by Jonathan, and it seems to be the most clean/professional/scheduled/whatever you might call it. I love all things tech, but it would be nice to get more knowledge about how technology is made, developed, used, what goes into it, how it works, etc. than to learn the history of EBay or just other odd little topics for a week.
DSEichinger
2 out of 5 stars
Too many episodes
I liked Tech Stuff for awhile but the pace of episodes have been coming out way too fast. I don't think the quality is as good when multiple episodes are uploaded per week. I think it really feels rushed and that something has been lost when the host focused extensively on a certain subject.
Famdisappprettycool
5 out of 5 stars
Comforting and interesting
Listening to Johnathan Strickland’s voice in this podcast is like, waking up on a Sunday morning in a sun soaked bed knowing you have nothing on your to-do list.
GreeneGiant858585
4 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast a little to much tech
Let me start of by saying I’ve listened to every episode and I’ve been a fan for the last 2 years. I think he does a fantastic job of researching each topic and you can really feel that he cares about what he’s talking about. My only complaint is that he goes into far to much detail about the technical aspects of the topic he speaking about. For example when talking about Nokia’s history he went into how paper is made and how cell phones work for 10+ minutes each time. It really takes away from the main topic and can get boring.
Travel actuary
5 out of 5 stars
MP3 compression great compromise
These shows are great at providing background and details without getting too bogged down in the math. Would love to see the same on jpg and pdf formats
FrankoMB
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome pod!
Awesome, very informative in a short amount of time! It’s incredible!!
dvl_doc
1 out of 5 stars
Not the best podcast on their network
First, let me start off by saying I love tech and was really excited about this podcast when it first came out. Unfortunately, after the first few episodes, I had to stop listening. I don’t know what it is about the host, but he makes it unbearable. He’s a little condescending, drones on, and isn’t funny. He makes the podcast feel like I’m back in college in an 8 a.m. required 101 class about tech, which no one wants to be there, but have to because it’s a requirement. It’s gotten to the point where, every time he makes an appearance on another show on the network, I stop listening, no matter where they are at in the show. It’s so bad, that it’s starting to effect how I view other shows that regularly have him on as a guest, resulting in me losing interest in those shows. With that being said, there a lot of other tech shows out there, do yourself a favor and listen to one of those
jimmiek3
2 out of 5 stars
Long pompous rambling
If you are interested in a particular topic and you want to get down in the weeds you’re in the right place. There is a lot of manufacturer bias. Example, the encryption podcast is really about how the RSA algorithm works. There’s a lot of opinion that may or may not be right. If you are interested in the underlying history and business decisions, and even some of the cultural forces that acted on a products development then it’s very good, even entertaining. At least a third of each podcast needs left in the editing booth’s circular bin. That will change the rating to 4 stars.
Burningtime
3 out of 5 stars
Tech topics
Good topics. Decently researched. Updated often. The host has a habit of talking and talking without thinking of what he’s trying to say so it can get a tiny bit irritating especially with the jokes and stumbling over his words but overall a good effort and worth a subscribe.
Khnces
1 out of 5 stars
The clock one finally did it
I’m done unsubscribe
Jason25743
4 out of 5 stars
Good podcast
This podcast has grown tremendously since it's launch. Whereas episodes used to explain what the object or technology is/was, now it's a deep dive into whatever topic he's talking about. But he frequently makes bad puns and jokes about himself being old that can get annoying. It's an all around good podcast.
the niah and tallie show!
5 out of 5 stars
Strickland Rocks
Jonathan does a great job of explaining technical subjects to lay people
Rffuuaitaktalaif
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite tech podcast hands down!
Keep em coming!
melkor12
4 out of 5 stars
Mixed Reality
I've found the episode on Mixed Reality useful and fun but no mention of the Microsoft HoloLens was dissapointing.
McMack1120
1 out of 5 stars
How to ruin people’s interest
This guy takes really interesting topics and find a way to make them incredibly boring and painful to hear about, all the while injecting the most awkward and unfunny attempts at humor You will come across.
Big T_____
5 out of 5 stars
Very informative
I really enjoy the 'History of ..." episodes on this show but I tend to pass on most of the other episodes. Jonathan is a gifted researcher and is able to explain things in a very talented manner all while maintaining his quirky humor. I do question who this show's target market is: I suspect that the "history of ..." episodes mostly attract a tech-savvy audience while the general 'techonolgy explained' episodes seem to target moms who want to better understand their children's culture. Regardless, I really enjoy the episodes that I do choose to listen to and it's perfectly fine for not every episode to be completely tailored to my interests.
trilogyjab
5 out of 5 stars
Fun and interesting
Great show, fun host, always good to listen to. I share many of the episodes with my son when he asks how different technologies work.
H.patel257468853
5 out of 5 stars
Fun
great podcast for people into tech in general. very wide range of topics that are really interesting.
K22868
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic podcaster
Having an English geek podcaster who’s also a tech geek makes for a great podcast. He’s got a great vocabulary & he knows how to use it - he says it the right way without sounding strange, even when he’s got to hunt for a word. He also does his homework (a.k.a., research) thoroughly. The narrative of this podcast follows logically and is easy to follow. Lastly, there’s an excellent selection and variety of topics.
TJChecketts
5 out of 5 stars
Easily my favorite podcast
Jonathan Strickland has a great flow, great content and keeps the podcasts interesting! I love that he gives a history of what happened leading up to the thing he's talking about every time!
artysan
3 out of 5 stars
Good subjects, but often annoying presentation.
I've listened to a few dozen episodes so I'm an intensely curious person. Many great subjects are presented but the style leaves a lot to be desired. Constant corny puns make them sound the opposite of smart; just saying. Too much opinion makes explanations unnecessarily long, and does so constantly. I wish it were better. It is way too 'dumbed down'.
EVH909
5 out of 5 stars
Best podcast out there
Title says it all, love the format (mostly single person who doesn't need guests to carry a show), host does a thorough job explaining complex concepts very well. Show is also well organized from start to finish, only negative is that the corny jokes are just that, corny. I look forward to all new episodes as the come out and feel wiser after listening to them.
Anfjforb
1 out of 5 stars
Unlistenable
The speaker talks so slowly and stumbles over his words. Long pauses for unfunny jokes. Just google the topic it's a lot less painful of a way to learn something new.
Bill525
2 out of 5 stars
You won't learn anything
This podcast sounds very much like someone is reading "cut and paste" high school research papers out loud and inserting off the cuff opinions as he goes along. You can learn more in the same time by Googling the topics for yourself.
Mcomommy
5 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Helps me understand stuff my techie husband talks about lol
allurose
5 out of 5 stars
Great calm interesting podcast
Interesting basic tech podcast that covers unique topics. I started listening to help me fall asleep. He has a calm rambling tangent filled podcast, but they are interesting.
01010010 01010011
1 out of 5 stars
Ads & Commercials = 1 star
No one gives a $&^! about ads for cars and mattresses. What is this, radio? Hard to rate your content when it keeps getting interrupted by garbage. FAIL.
Stealthblu
5 out of 5 stars
Entertaining, informative & great tech topics
Entertaining, informative & great tech topics
Kp4 ghost
5 out of 5 stars
Techstuff - Lasers
Excellent!
Sauterianmethod
1 out of 5 stars
Tech stuff for dummies
This podcast puts almost no information into an episode. It's absolutely unbelievable how little thought seems to have gone into the script. Jonathan needs to cut down on his frequent pauses and lame puns. This is the podcast equivalent of modern marvels in slow motion. Please speak more deliberately and efficiently so that it doesn't take 10 minutes to learn 2 minutes worth of information. The topics covered are fantastic, but I'm not interested in listening to a masturbatory exercise.
CaffeineMonster
5 out of 5 stars
#1 Podcast on any network
This is definitely my favorite podcast. He does an excellent job at breaking down complex topics. My first episodes were the Industrial Revolution Pt. 1, 2, & 3. As I listened I kept think to myself, "where is he going with this?" As he proceeded, I thoroughly understood the topic due his effort laying out the foundational knowledge. Even though production has ceased, Fw:Thinking is definitely the next best podcast. Check them both out.
RockyMountains
5 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
An excellent podcast! Highly recommended!
klaatu_barada_nikto_3
1 out of 5 stars
Biased and political
The host never fails to work in in his own political and social opinions.
-_name_taken_-
1 out of 5 stars
I tried to like this but ugh what is wrong with Strickland
I listened to Techstuff for a few years and unsubscribed when Strickland white knighted an adult escort and suggested I unsubscribe. So I did. I came back because I got bored with my other podcasts but the last 10 minutes of his episode on ～video game emulators~ is spent lecturing us about the morality of downloading roms. Why are you spending so much time berating your audience, Strickland? Why can't you just do a podcast about technology without uninteresting and disingenuous moral soapboxing? We don't care dude. Stop.
FuhQman
4 out of 5 stars
Great content, sometimes
Love the ones where he tells the stories of a company. But things like MP3 history gets a bit overwhelming and boring.
Ggreet
5 out of 5 stars
Great show
A fun listen
cm31t
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
What a great podcast about tech! Very well put together and enjoyable show…check it out!
Subashri
4 out of 5 stars
Very good structured podcast
This is a vey nice podcast that I listen to during my free time, very professional meet at it!!!!!
TheMikeSpring
5 out of 5 stars
Ignore the old reviews!
A lot of the top reviews for this show that display on iTunes are from 2008 and 2009. Ignore them! Many of the complaints I see in those reviews clearly don't apply anymore. I started listening to this show in 2016, and I really enjoy it. Is every single episode about a topic I'm interested in? No. Are 85% of the episodes about things I'm interested in? Yes. What I like about this show is it gives you a good, in-depth overview of the subject matter; it goes into enough detail that you get a good understanding of the topic, but not so detailed that you want to stick an icepick in your ears from boredom. I really like host Jonathan Strickland, and he finds ways to pepper in moments of humor that keep the show from getting dull. I don't know what this show was like in 2008 or 2009, but as of 2016 it's really, really good. I've listened to about 50 episodes from the past year or two, and I've enjoyed them all.
Bald guy 2014
5 out of 5 stars
Well-made and very informative
This podcast is one of my favorites. Audio quality is top notch which is very important to me. All the subjects that Jonathan Strickland covers are very interesting. It never ceases to keep my attention. I look forward to each new episode with much anticipation
Papa8675309
1 out of 5 stars
Stop Now
I tried so hard to get into this podcast. I listened for almost 50 episodes. The hosts are unbearable and opinionated. There is far too much politics and not enough tech discussion. I have learned more TechStuff from 3 episodes of BrainStuff (2-7 minutes max vs 50 plus). For the record, I love stuff you should know and stuff you missed in history class. They are sarcastic and don't shove their own opinions down your throat.
Knot2knight
5 out of 5 stars
Instant Favorite
The humor and puns speak to me. I have not found a subject that I did not end up enjoying. Not only are the subjects wide ranging but the details, explanations and history are interesting. If you have even a passing interest in technology give this podcast a try.
junior chomsky
5 out of 5 stars
Tech fun
The host is such a goofball, in a good way. He makes the topics fun. His personality makes the science-y parts worth listening to.
Factory Rat
5 out of 5 stars
Superduper Show!!
I love this show. I don't see how it can cover so many things in such depth and (usually) so well. But I have to comment on the Analog vs Digital issue that was gently mentioned in the second Moog story show: You say analog has infinite signal resolution vs digital which is merely sampled? If this is supposed to mean analog provides a more real, or "better," sound, consider that every part of an audio system colors the sound you hear: speakers, tone arm, needle, amplifier, room furnishings, room size, type of phono cartridge ... I used to have audiophile friends who would audition each moving-coil phono cartridge because they each sound different. (Moving coil pick-ups had less mass than piezo crystal heads and supposedly followed the record groove better.) One thing that really makes music sound more real is dynamic range ... and digital music can deliver a lot more dynamic range than any piece of vinyl. (Whew! I'm glad I got that off my chest.) Great show guys. Keep them coming. Please do something on ham radio next.
Dent De Leon
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
A fun and informative romp through all things technical. If you like Stuff You Should Know you'll probably like this. Because there's always more stuff.
Flower_Prince
5 out of 5 stars
Highly relatable
Following the life of a fellow millennial has been a fun and engaging adventure so far. I'm only five episodes in, but I'm enjoying the show!
CLeayThompson
5 out of 5 stars
Great Stories
I'm a big fan of the company stories, but all the shows are fun and interesting.
Wild Wango
5 out of 5 stars
Great discussions
I often find the discussion highly informative and wish I could join right in. The different sources and subjects make me always tuning in for the next podcast.
Who? Who?
5 out of 5 stars
Cool
Cool
SoftwareMom
5 out of 5 stars
Current culture of tech; some history
Helps me get perspective on the tech industries (I work in software engineering). Jonathan and friends make it fun.
Silver Bullet 524
5 out of 5 stars
Informative and fun to listen to
I love Techstuff! It always strikes the perfect balance between having fun and delivering news and information.
KagwangSawa
2 out of 5 stars
Drags too much
Though I like most of the topics, Jonathan needs to dial it down with the puns and unnecessary comments which make most topics longer than it should be. He should just present the facts and save his opinions on FW: Thinking, other HSW podcasts handle this very well.
WorkingGuy
2 out of 5 stars
Used to be better
Disappointed again. Just listened to the VW Scandal episode. They really didn't need to go into the history of CAFE standards to do an overly long episode. This should have been half the length and go in to the ins and outs of the scandal itself. Unfortunately they try to make this a history lesson that isn't particularly insightful, and tends to drone on for long periods that aren't helpful.
rathmed
5 out of 5 stars
Great insight into the subject
Like all How Stuff Works episodes, TechStuff give good insight into a subject & a good starting point for further research on a subject. I also like a little humor in a podcast.
Elliot Labs
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Podcast!
I try to listen to this podcast every day when I make breakfast. The only con is that there is not enough episodes released every week!!!
Noc T Urne
1 out of 5 stars
enjoyed it at first
i found this to be a fun and somewhat informative podcast that was good in the bite sized chunks it provided. The show eventually either sunk into, or it was always and i was oblivious, an opinion based pun fest. Final nails in the coffin had to be anything gamer gate related. A glorious example of the hosts being high on opinion and low on facts. When there is a guest host on and they are moving the goalposts regarding criticism of anita sarkesian and the cohost says something along the lines of “she didn’t have time to put the research into her videos” and it goes by unchecked i know it is time to move on. Think about it, the name is tech stuff and the host sees no problem with “didn’t have the time for research” yet still waves that opinion flag as fact. Pass.
Scott7911
1 out of 5 stars
Had enough of Jonathan
Listened to this show for a long time but I’ve finally had enough of Jonathan. His dumb puns and off topic comments are just annoying.
Me565886
5 out of 5 stars
Me
A great show
Indy1834
2 out of 5 stars
Yeah Yeah, Right Right, Sure Sure
Its like the hosts (Lauren mostly) spend the entire show just waiting for the other to finish talking. Lauren's constant barage of, "Yeah yeah" is proof of just how unpolished she is. She has to go for me to resubsribe to this show. Sad.
Tronam
3 out of 5 stars
The Jonathan Strickland show!
Oh yeah, and because he has to breath in occasionally Lauren Vogelbaum gets to start a few smart sentences too… that is until he gets his breath back to complete them for her.
01001011 01100110
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful show
Very nice to listen to. Great for broadening your curiosity in technology
AmyW416
2 out of 5 stars
Sad to say goodbye to this podcast
After years of subscribing and listening to this podcast, I am sad to say goodbye. It's become too long, too drawn out, and too difficult to stay engaged. As a previous reviewer said, "The hosts continuously engage in annoying puns and asides that only serve to distract from the topic at hand. They also offer their personal opinions far too often, a habit that wastes an immense amount of time." This review was from October of 2009 and even with host changes, it hasn't improved much. There are too many jokes, too many tangents, and not enough good content. They draw out topics that could be much shorter, and the podcasts themselves are too long. It actively frustrates me to listen, and that's not what I want in a podcast. I love the HowStuffWorks family of 'casts, so I'll continue listening to others, but this one is exiting my rotation.
BeefyPeeg
5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
Just started listneing to this podcast--but went all the way back to the beginning to download previous hundred or so episodes--and have to say I love this podcast! This may just be a result of my own corny personailty, but I rather enjoy the silly puns. Frankly, there are too many sour pusses giving the show bad reviews for that. Please, have a sense of humor people--laugh a little! Overall, I find the topics insightful (even for a tech geek such as myself). I really enjoy the "history of..." episodes the most. I have learned quite a bit from them! Keep up the great work!
Matt from San Diego
1 out of 5 stars
Patiently waiting for the podcast to mature
I enjoyed this podcast in the past. Now that Lauren joined, it's really hard to listen. I wait for a while until I find a topic that really gets my interest. That could be a few weeks or months, hoping that the chemistry between the two will improve. I've come to the conclusion that it's not going to get any better on my ears. Please consider a replacement for Lauren, I want my podcast back. She doesn't have a voice for radio/podcasting, sorry. p. s. And the five star reviews must be from new listeners that never listened to the original shows without Lauren.
ArkStar
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast!
I'm enjoying every one I've listened to so far. My first one was "The Story of Prodigy." I had a friend who was an engineer at Trintex and had given me early access, so this was a trip down memory lane and they got it just right! I've found it educational. They also give me additional understanding on topics I do know something's about the topics. I highly recommend it.
Dogfishgrill
5 out of 5 stars
Grand theft auto
Can you guys do a podcast on the grand theft auto story?
WYC1234
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
One of my favorites. I love the hosts' take on their topics and the level of detail is just right. Keep it up!
DivProg
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
I have learn a great deal of stuff from this podcast in the field technology. And the latest episode to this day, about PRISM, is so informative!
LSP29607
2 out of 5 stars
Not good anymore :(
I used to LOVE Tech Stuff! I have been a fan for 4 years now and I always looked forward to learning about different topics in tech from Chris and Jonathan... However, since Chris left the show has gone down hill. I am sure Lauren is a really nice person but this is not the place for her. I have really tried to give the new host a chance but Lauren and Jonathan together are unlistenable. Chris and Jonathan were great bc they balanced each other out, Chris brought real tech knowledge/experience and Jonathan brought the energy and corkiness. Unfortunately without Chris there to reel Jonathan in -- Jonathan has become really annoying. Lauren doesn't really bring anything to the table and comes off boring and annoying. Tech Stuff PLEASE bring in a new host that brings Real tech knowledge to the table to balance Jonathan out. I really don't want to stop being a fan- but two overly energetic English majors do not equal a successful tech show.
tpletke
2 out of 5 stars
I want to like this
I just wish that the hosts were either funnier or just attempted less humor. The balance they have currently struck is unlistenable.
Cardboard_Bender
1 out of 5 stars
Lauren Always Interrupts. Get Rid Of Her!
This podcast has become a mess with the constant know-it-all like interruptions Lauren gives by always trying to jump in and add nothing that important. The production value is awful as they actually take time to very badly talk about ads during the show which is very unprofessional and a turn off with the obvious tonal and cadence issues. People don't care and you can just skip over them but the nerve to think this content is advertisement worthy, not at all. The subjects talked about are only 4th grade surface level. Most of the products reviewed are never even seen or used by hosts which gives them honestly no right to talk about those topics. I remember with topics like blurays, gaming systems, cameras they had not even experimented with them (by their own reveal) yet they are going to talk about them. No thanks, no credibility Only way to save it is can Lauren. Too many attitude look at me type females in the workplace who feel they need to be heard, but I'm quite sure this was a diversity quota hire.
Southside Man
1 out of 5 stars
Jonathan never stops talking
I had to unsubscribe. The podcast used to be at least informative, but the Lauren/Jonathan combo is brutal. It's not Lauren's fault, Jonathan never, ever stops talking. She gets a word in every minute or do and then he talks over her again. Jonathan isn't really funny or charming, which has made the podcast brutal to listen to.
LawrencePuzzler
2 out of 5 stars
Good material, poor delivery
Lauren really ruins this podcast for me. Her constant stuttering and flustered speech cadence is extremely distracting and annoying. I'm sure she's a nice person but she doesn't have any confidence and it's ruining the podcast.
jthorson
2 out of 5 stars
Dropping Subscription
For weeks the podcast keeps pumping out 5 year old podcasts. It has been weeks and still not fixed.
Shaq2676225
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Podcast
This is a great podcast and I've learned so much more about different kinds of technologies from listening to it. Awesomeness!
Sinth
5 out of 5 stars
Spot On!
I abosultely love this podcast. I find myself learning new things. The hosts work well together, including the new co-host. Great stuff!
tapscott61
2 out of 5 stars
Very dry and basic
Really not the best hosts. They are dry and material is very much dumbed down. I have tried three shows, but just cannot get through an episode.
Franksp2
2 out of 5 stars
Used to really like this podcast
Jonathan's excessive off subject ramblings and attempt at comedy (he fails) make this podcast almost unlistenable. He seems amazed at the longer length of the podcasts - if he would stay on subject he could cut about a third of the time down.
Tempus Fugit-Memento Mori
2 out of 5 stars
listener
I am disappointed to write this review. I used to really enjoy this podcast until recently when Chris Pollet left. Unfortunately, Jonathan Strickland is insufferably boorish and obnoxious as the lead host. His personality was bearable, and even a bit charming, when Chris was the host. But now there is no Chris to reign in Jonathan. This is too bad, because the subject matter is often very interesting and informative. I just simply cannot listen to JS anymore, and it brings me no pleasure to write this. Sorry Jonathan. You seem like a nice guy, but you're just to darn annoying for me as the lead host.
MI-Ogre
4 out of 5 stars
Love almost all of it - update with new host
I find the hosts funny and entertaining. Yeah I don't always get all the jokes but it doesn't detract. About the only annoying thing is the music - or noise at the beginning. Sound is up higher than the speaking volume and it grates on my nerves - it's just freaky annoying. Still, I can plug my ears until the good stuff begins. Update: since Lauren joined both hosts now have more energy but often exhibit rather juvenile behavior which I find irritating. Lauren needs to stop saying "my goodness me" and chill out a bit. They can both come across as two kids flirting at the school playground. A little more adult delivery would be nice.
kif321
3 out of 5 stars
Was good
This was one of my favorite podcasts of all time. I listened to every episode. But since the girl became a co host I stopped listening. She probably is a really great person and all, but I just can't stand a girl voice podcaster. I'm just weird like that. But the show was in my top 3 favorite things to listen to.
Alonchi
5 out of 5 stars
very good to learn and pass time at work!
I started listening to this podcast because I was bored. I been a follower since then. they have a lot of things I enjoy: > every podcast is interesting!. I listened to topics about something that I had no interest about, and then They change my mind about it. > frecuent new podcasts! > being backed up by Discovery, I expected some censoship on certain topics like piracy, etc. surprisingly they do talk about it. like some other user said, Lauren could be a little more clear when he talks, but from what I understand, she was employed for other thing, and when the previous co-host got out, tehy just put her in the podcast. hopefully practice makes perfect!
Rellimlk
2 out of 5 stars
Ok but not as good as other "Stuff" podcasts
Content is ok...tho sometimes they have talked about things I actually know something about and their information was misleading, but I do end the podcast knowing more than when I started generally speaking. Lauren is a great new host...articulate and to the point. Jonathan needs to settle the heck down. There are times when he's got his "humor" turned up to 11 and I just want to dope slap the guy. But, bless her heart, Lauren just sits across the table and chuckles along. If you only have time for 2 or 3 Stuff podcasts, I'd suggest Stuff Mom Never Told You, Stuff to Blow Your Mind or Stuff You Should Know. If you still need more, this one will do fine.
gul_pirak
4 out of 5 stars
Anyone else hearing this?
Does Lauren not have any kind of pop guard? I get a lot of hissing when she talks and I can hear the saliva moving around in her mouth. It's kind of gross.
James K. III
5 out of 5 stars
Knowledge, Tech and Humor... Oh My!
This podcast is so insightful and a lot of fun! Jonathan and Lauren make for a great team as did Jonathan and Chris. I have a basic understanding of technology, but when I listen to Tech Stuff I feel like I could master the tech world. Also, their multiple-part episodes such as the ones about Nintendo, Yahoo, and GE are some of the best episodes of any podcast. I love their multiple-part episodes as they are just so full of information. Keep up the awesome work!
colinlouis1
5 out of 5 stars
My favorite podcast
This was the first podcast I seriously committed to, and it's been worth it. I see lots of people complaining about the jokes and such, but seriously, if you just want to know information, it's easier to look it up. I like how the hosts in TechStuff make it entertaining to listen to; if the one-star reviewers got what they want, the show would be incredibly boring.
EANey12
3 out of 5 stars
Used to be better
I loved the geekiness of the old co-hosts, they really seemed perfect for explaining tech stuff to the average listener. Now it just feels like I am listening to a guy awkwardly flirting with the new host Lauren, it is extremely distracting and really takes away from the topics chosen.
waterboy02135
3 out of 5 stars
Lauren needs to work on her podcasting skill
Loved the podcast when Chris was on the show. The new Jonathan/Lauren combo definitely brought some fresh air. However, Lauren needs to work on her podcasting skills. It's like she chock on her words a lot, and she always start a sentence with the word "hum". It's painful to listen to
LoveLearningAboutCompanies
5 out of 5 stars
Similar podcasts like this one?
This is the only podcast I've came across so far about the stories of the big companies in its industry. What other podcasts talk about the story of big companies in its industry? (other industries besides tech) Thanks.
clint wolf
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Very interesting and informative!
sundevil1975
3 out of 5 stars
Funny...not!
The two hosts try so hard to be funny that they fail. Their attempts at jokes and puns ruin an otherwise intersting podcast.
Ardent Finder
5 out of 5 stars
I like it. All of it.
I listen while I repair industrial pumps, aircraft engine parts and centrifuge components. Long episodes are great. I also like the painful puns. You guys are funny to me, and I can never get too much information. Keep it up.
Vinaybulla
1 out of 5 stars
Lengthy podcasts
Hi - Your podcast on Kindle was so long that i almost slept. I think you need to keep your viewers engaged with shorter like 35mins podcasts or less. Or split the podcast into 2 episodes. Otherwise your long almost 1hr podcasts gets so boring.
GalaxyA1
5 out of 5 stars
ALLWAYS a great show.
Allways cover good topics in an intelligent, funny, clean, and non-biased way. Keep it up!!
GardnerKP
5 out of 5 stars
Nightly ritual
I listen to this or one of the other SYSK podcasts (depending on which one has a recent release) every night before I go to sleep. Been listening for years now.
TheAeromaster
5 out of 5 stars
And just to show,
This thing once had an effect on my dreams, once. I sleep with it on. No offense.
Jcubedcubed
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Simply amazing!
KF5FEI
4 out of 5 stars
Uh huh, Uh huh.
I agree with the others that the puns and one-liners loose their appeal rather soon into each show. However, I find the content entertaining, educational, and mostly accurate.
Previ262
1 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
The two hosts know a lot of stuff about tech and come across knowledgeable and intelligent. Unfortunately each and every single episode gets bogged down with horrible and very much unfunny one liners and puns. They both go constantly off topic to out pun each other. If only they kept on the subject and eliminated all the jokes the podcast would be one of the best on iTunes. The one episode that comes to mind as being the worst (which isn’t really saying that the others are far better than that one) is the ‘Samples Some Raspberry Pi’ the jokes got so bad that every time the work pi was said one of the hosts went “Hmmm Pie” over and over and over again. And as you can imagine Pi was said quite often. Regretfully I have canceled my subscription to this podcast. I’ll still check once in a while to see if they get new hosts for the show. Once they do I’m right back in it.
joomart
1 out of 5 stars
unfunny and uninformative...
you guys realize your only funny to each other... you need to do more research on your subjects and work on your presentation... your podcast on the Titanic was a joke...
CarolinaSkater
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome information
I listen to almost every one, all the topics are interesting and the speakers are always accurate and give a lot of details on each subject. Great for anyone who likes technology! I'm addicted 👍
Bibliophile2010
5 out of 5 stars
Introduction
This podcast is an introduction to all things tech related from the stories of companies to private individuals who contributed to current technology and of course the technology itself. This is not a podcast that delves deeply into technical language or jargon but informs even the tech illiterate about technology and how it pertains to western culture. I have found most of the shows to be engaging, helping me to understand the significance of a piece of technology or how something would be useful to me and my life. If you are tech savvy then listening to old podcasts are good for a laugh and insight into the consistently changing world of technology.
stubenbaines
2 out of 5 stars
Ok if you love endless puns and juvenile humor
The idea of the podcast is good, but the execution is bad. The podcast probably has about 15 mins of real content while the rest is digressions into bad puns and other sorry attempts at humor. Once or twice is fine, but these guys will beat the jokes into the ground throughout an entire episode. Listen to the episode about the Rasberry Pi computer and see how many times you can listen to their "Mmm pie" joke before hitting stop.
Firstlord
5 out of 5 stars
Blends instruction and amusement!
This is truly a first rate podcast. Both hosts are knowledgeable and entertaining. They are conscientious researchers, but mischievous hosts - a combination which leads to lively and effective programs on a wide variety pf subjects. Kudos to both gentlemen, and congratulations to them on over 400 wonderful episodes. If you haven't yet joined them, you would be well-advised to do so!
Coryguy
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Sleep Aid
And interesting, too! I listen to Jonathan and Chris on Techstuff every night before I go to bed and they put me right to sleep. Plus, the topics are interesting most of the time. I may have even learned a thing or two :3 too bad their podcast has no effect on my dreams -.-
galacticboy2009
5 out of 5 stars
:3
Best thing on iTunes for nerds like myself.
Tnrftg
5 out of 5 stars
Wow
;-)
Joker540
5 out of 5 stars
Best ever
10 stars!
Darthgumby
5 out of 5 stars
What podcasting is all about
In a world where people are too busy to read a book, research a topic, or attend a college course, it's nice to know there are audio programs available to help keep us sharp on today's technology and answer our everyday questions. This podcast is a great tool to learn something new and have topics to talk about with others. It's also reassuring to have two knowledgable people who can bounce ideas off of each other and keep each ot her in check during the program. They are easy to listen to, and their show has variety. I can lisen to their podcasts several times and learn something new each time. It's things like this that make me glad I am a technology buff.
hbxc27
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Great podcast.
Craftable124
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Great podcast. I do not know how but you guys can talk for a half hour about something I can explain in five minutes and keep it interesting with a snap of humor here and there. This podcast I noticed is one you love or hate, no middle ground. I must say I am on the love side.
NewNickname21
1 out of 5 stars
Cant take it anymore
2/21/12 Thats it, unsubscribe. Too many childish jokes repeated non stop, non stop, non stop, non stop. See how annoying that is? Its like listening to a bunch of 10 year olds say poo poo 100 times in a row. DONE
68mal
2 out of 5 stars
Unlistenable
I want to like this podcast but the constant mmm hmmm, right, yep and yes from Chris interrupting Jonathan is so annoying to me I can no longer listen to the show. I know it's free but I just can't deal with that.
Jacobdanielsen
5 out of 5 stars
FLL
I am in the First Lego League and I thought it would make a good show. Love the show keep up the great work.
Fillsup
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Awesome
Sigh elitism
5 out of 5 stars
Just two episodes and I'm hooked
I have listened to two shows and I'm hooked. They talk clear and properly. No cutting each other off or talking of private jokes. But they do make funny general scifi references. Five stars
Venture68
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast! Information-filled.
Not to sound harsh but honestly, most podcasts sound like two snickering nerds with a public access show. To sound polished and well-versed in the material is a tough task to pull off and these two guys consistently provide a top-quality show. I listened to one episode thinking that it was a diamond in the rough but every one I pick, and it's been about 6 so far, has been absolute money. They give great info with some amusing anecdotes and very minimal side conversations about topics that the listener has no interest in. Like I said, very different from other podcasts. You won't be disappointed.
James Kaspert
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks all
This is a very useful podcast. Love it
Gorgando
5 out of 5 stars
Best tech podcast!
Tried it out and now I'm a devoted listener. Good stuff!
AndreM.
1 out of 5 stars
My first podcast ever.
This was the first podcast I ever heard a few years back. I'm big on tech and how tech stuff works, so this was a no brainer. But after almost two years listening to these guys, I can't get past 5 minutes. I have to skip. What changed? Not much. They are still boring, still annoying as they ever were in the beginning, but I feel the topics have gone downhill. And the topics that seem to be "interesting" turn out to be made unlistenable by the hosts - or maybe I just grew tired of it.
If we knew who this was...
5 out of 5 stars
Great!
I love it! The hosts do a great job and I love it! I have learned many things from it, and have yet to be bored with a podcast!
JuanMan7777
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!!
Love the way these guys bring humor to their tech podcasts. You get good info in a fun format. Great work Jonathan and Chris. Thumbs up!!
William Smith
5 out of 5 stars
Great!
It's great. A must listen.
ToddMc
5 out of 5 stars
Geeky fun
This is a fun podcast if you can stand the pun-fest. Seriously, these two take punage to a whole new level. Chris and Jonathan have a good time making this podcast and it clearly shows in the outcome. The topics are wide-ranging and usually interesting. Well, if you've got a geeky side they are anyway. Subscribe now to learn with a smile.
xbbs17x
5 out of 5 stars
Awesomeness
Longtime listener here, I just want to say I love techstuff it is informative, funny, and easy to understand.
JCMute
5 out of 5 stars
I love it
Choke on that haters
andregat
5 out of 5 stars
The best tech podcast
The best tech podcast
gamer963852741
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast
Best tech podcast out there
Yoram Zara
5 out of 5 stars
Fun Fun Fun
Tech topics discussed with humor and knowledge. Chris and Jonathan are the gicky version of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis (it is easy to notice which is which). I don’t miss it!
jbeckr
2 out of 5 stars
not informative
they talk about things without really explaining or understanding anything. If you want to know how clueless they are, listen to how they explain boiling points in their descriof how refrigeration units work. Alot of talk and banter with no real details.
jack cheng
5 out of 5 stars
Best ever
Love their podcast, hope they keep on making them
tanneranderson28
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
This podcast is awesome
shawncleave
5 out of 5 stars
Fun and informative
I love a good podcast. Too bad the good ones are few and far between. This one is top-shelf!
Loki0000000000000001
5 out of 5 stars
Great show!
The introduction quotes and limericks are painful to listen to. Having said that, it's very informative and entertaining.
ilikewood
2 out of 5 stars
Try it for yourself but...
I have tried to listen to over 15 episodes and i can't do it anymore. I wanted to like it, but the hosts have no chemistry. The awkwardness completely negates any enjoyment/informational benefit gotten from this podcast, its hard to listen to.
SpockJen
4 out of 5 stars
Its a podcast, not a lecture...
For those saying C&J need to go more in depth: they have 30 min. Annoying? Sure, if you don't get the jokes. Don't like the quotes? Go watch a sci-fi or 80's flick, maybe you'll understand. While some topics are a bit more dry than others, they explain them sufficiently enough to pique (or not) your curiosity. If find the topic interesting, head over to iTunes University and learn more, if not, you are educated enough for cocktail party conversation. This podcast is a great way to get your feet wet on multiple topics. I've enjoyed it greatly.
Fbxnnfnjjsnx dh
4 out of 5 stars
Pretty good
I've listened to all of the how stuff works podcasts and this is one of the better ones. It's a little cheesy but it's still good although I still think sysk is the best
big booboo
2 out of 5 stars
Lowbrow
These guys can be informative, but most of the time not. They are admittedly English majors. When they do a show about the history of IBM or the electronic games business I'm all ears, but unfortunately they spend alot of time explaining scientific principles, which they do at a fifth grade level. They even did a show on light sabers. While they have done some good shows, I've deleted the podcast.
jwt242
5 out of 5 stars
Overall, the best tech podcast
Although there are some things I would change, the hosts do a good job, both with their presentation and their information. Also there are tons of episodes, so there's lots of topics.
that guy over there 678
5 out of 5 stars
You guys are Awesome!
Keep up the good work. I love the podcasts.
jkgao
5 out of 5 stars
Very informative
Hey guys I love the podcast and have been a loyal listener for about an year now (start the same time as SYSK ;).... And I have to say I LOVE PIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SC29063
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Two Reasons why you should listen to theis podcast: 1. It is informative and accurate. 2. it is entertaining and funny.
ButteriManseks
5 out of 5 stars
One of my favs
Love the show, its informative and they cover a wide range of topics. They could go a bit more in depth with some topics, but its understandable given the amount of time they have.
Kaiser tx
5 out of 5 stars
Informacion interesante y util.
He estado escuchando este podcast por mucho tiempo y es de verdad bien util e interesante. Me gusta escuchalos cuando estoy en el trafico horrible de Houston haciendo este mucho mas ligero y ameno, gracias. Freddy.
GreedoL4D
2 out of 5 stars
Hard to listen to
Ugh... Jonathan is not at all likable. Hard to listen to. I've listened to 50 episodes or so, but now I just delete every one unless it's a topic that I'm interested in. I find that I delete 9 out of 10 episodes. Lastly, when I do listen to one I always have to scan past the first two minutes in order to get past the nauseating banter. Then I shut it off when they read the listener mail. It's a poor podcast, but not completely worthless.
Alec12345678910
5 out of 5 stars
Nice!!
I listen to your podcasts every day they come out! I am in love with tech and I especially like your podcasts cause you guys offer a fun understanding way to teach us about the amazing technology this world has to offer.
Matthew Geek
5 out of 5 stars
Downloaded all of them
I downloaded all 296 of them. It took me about 20 minutes. Just wish they had a download all button. All of them took about 15 gigs of my space away. It is still downloading luckily I have fast Internet connection at 10mbps.
Psilly Simon
2 out of 5 stars
Too dorky
These guys are just a little too dorky. The awful jokes have made me stop listening.
Happy slip
5 out of 5 stars
:-)
Yeah
Spodiodi
5 out of 5 stars
A+
A+++
Bryant, SLC
4 out of 5 stars
Great
I really enjoy this podcast
Arokien
5 out of 5 stars
Greatest podcast out there
Very informative
Gr8thealex
5 out of 5 stars
Tech stuff rocks
A+++
PCFreak2
5 out of 5 stars
The only thing I Podcast I download!!!!!
Awesome guys Keep it up Suggestion: Do the history of Nintendo or apple
over it 123456
4 out of 5 stars
Almost great
DROP THE STUPID QUOTES. Thats all I have to say that would make the podcast better
SpittnLead
5 out of 5 stars
The Best
This is the best podcast out there that covers EVERYTHING to do with tech, 2 hands down
iThink1031
5 out of 5 stars
Love this podcast!
Great topics and you can send in topic suggestions if you want to learn about something specific. So the topics never have to be bland if you give them great suggestions.
DS Logan
1 out of 5 stars
No!!!
These guys can't spit a sentence without stalling....ummmm's and stutters. So annoying. Uhhhh. Ummmm. Think then talk.
baddud911
4 out of 5 stars
Fun, and Intresting
I am a big fan of this podcast it is Interesting but not boring but it just feels that recently the topics are just getting blander.
NPR fan in NC
5 out of 5 stars
Informative, fun podcast!
I have picked up some excellent tips from Chris and Jonathan, and I love listening to their fun style of talking about the topic. They really know what they are talking about, they both obviously enjoy their jobs, and I look forward to listening to every podcast! It is like having friends over (really smart friends), and the puns always get me to grin. I miss hearing Jonathan say "Lisssssssstener Mail!," but I do enjoy the movie quotes. Keep up the good work guys, and don't change a thing!
OasissisaO
3 out of 5 stars
Jonathan: SHH!
Very informative and entertaining, even mundane topics are engaging. BUT: Jonathan needs to dial back what I can only hope is his overly self-conscious persona. It's distracting and wears after a while.
Itrickeditunes
5 out of 5 stars
top of the line
the best tech podcast on iTunes
JJanhonen
5 out of 5 stars
Simply the best
Just doesn't get better than this.
sharkfit
4 out of 5 stars
Keep it simple
I hate it when I have to update my os, iPod , or anything else every two weeks. This is a great podcast . Just keep it so that I can listen to it anyway that I want.
JimmyBK
5 out of 5 stars
Fun, informative, perfectly timed
I have been a long time listener of this podcast and SYSK. As I was looking for a new podcast today, I was surprised they are not higher in the ratings. This is an excellent way to spend 30 minutes and I recommend it to anyone who is interested in technology and wants a good explanation of every topic, without getting too watered down. It is not overly techie and they keep it fun and quickly moving. The topics are well researched. The host play off each other very well. I commute 4 hours a day. I turn this on during my ride home, and I often find myself listening after I get home for another episode or two. Well done gentlemen. I'd like to see more frequent releases! Five Stars.
Not very entertained
2 out of 5 stars
Okay, you need to stay on topic!
The discussions and topics are often interesting, but I find myself being more and more frustrated by the hosts' obvious lack of "techiness" and the ubiquitous errors. I have also stopped listening to this podcast regularly b/c of Jonathan's tendency to inappropriately digress and constantly interrupt Chris. JS disrupts the flow of every podcast, and needs to realize he's not very funny.
poikkeus1
2 out of 5 stars
Eclectic and amusing
This podcast casts a wide net over tech, and pulls in all sorts of interesting subject matter, like hard drives and facial recognition. The hosts are amusing and spirited, and have a growing command of their, um, commanding material. Episodes vary in their interest, as you'd expect. Features on "jail-breaking" tech is unexpectedly fascinating, as is the tech of minting money. Unfortunately, there's perhaps a disproportionate attention to gaming, and podcasts on "Imagineering" (Disney) and Dr. Who were problematic. Consistency seems to be the main issue; some casts are fascinating, others somewhat self-indulgent.
snowlover1931
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks
I'm 15 years old and when I listen to a podcast I gather so much information it helps me in school and I'm smarter thanks :)
TxPhilosopher
5 out of 5 stars
Good coverage and variety In a concise manner
Same as above
Zoey1991
5 out of 5 stars
Rate for 5 stars or else. [•_•]
Five stars everyone
Saroufim
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
Great chemistry between the hosts. They keep the episodes entertaining and flowing with interesting information. I started listening to this along with a few different podcasts about a year ago and this is still my favorite one. Keep up the good work.
Fishspill
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
This it THE best HSW podcast! I love it when Chris is interrupted by Jonathan and makes an in joke :), and REALLY wants to have "Lisener MAIIIiIiIiILLLl!!!!!!!!!!" back!
TechnologyLover117
1 out of 5 stars
Fix the format, already!!
I'm very sorry to do this, because I love Tech Stuff, but the format must be updated so I can listen to it again, and until it is, my rating will remain one star. Please let me listen to your great podcast again!
Ynnaddanny
1 out of 5 stars
It will not work on os 4
I want this podcast back I miss it
Naadrow
1 out of 5 stars
Change the format already
Please change the format.everyone wants to stream,not dl then wait for it to finish then sync THEN watch,I use to love this podcast but I'm loosing my interest with this annoyance
Xoltrix
5 out of 5 stars
o.O
Why are they still making podcast for older version when everybody has os4. How in the world it make sense??
Yimmt
1 out of 5 stars
Won't play
Please fix the podcast with the new player.
Stinkymonkey^
1 out of 5 stars
Fix it already!
Why won't "how stuff works" producer fix the OS 4 problem? It's like they are ignoring all of the podcast followers who can no longer get the podcast. Shame on you!!!
Dibs1999
5 out of 5 stars
Won't work with new os
Please fix...none of the podcasts are working with os 4!
Oliver Conejo
5 out of 5 stars
It won't work on ios 4
Please change format
An Audio Slice of Heaven
5 out of 5 stars
An Audio Slice of Heaven
I really enjoy this podcast. I know that some people complain that it doesn't always explain things in great detail, but it's perfect for a quick introduction to different aspects of technology. The hosts are funny, or at least corny, and while they are quick to admit to biased views, I feel like it makes the conversations seem that much more real, because honestly everyone has some sort of bias. If you're looking for a lot of detail about the science behind technology, I suggest you check out some library books. If you're looking to learn a little about things in the world of tech, you definitely subscribe.
ASINOW
3 out of 5 stars
Would get a 5 star BUT...
Chris Paulette (sorry Chris if I spelled it worng) utters ehhimm, ehhimm way to much, I find it to be annoying. Find another way to agree with Jonathon or just be silent.
SNS7
1 out of 5 stars
Ugh!
Too many inside jokes (that the hosts insist on telling us are inside jokes) and insinuations that the hosts understand so much more than their audience. Jonathan is especially annoying; Chris tries to keep things professional and informative, but is continuously interrupted by Jonathan's know-it-all geek attitude. I agree with many others here -- Chuck and Josh from SYSK can't be beat, and this is a sad comparison podcast.
Fragmentoh
5 out of 5 stars
Ios4
Some people have been complaining about the ios4. So to let you know, on the podcast how ios4 works they say why it doesn't work, u have to download to pc first if on ios4
Jakewalter
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Great job. Awesome podcast. Five stars. Please make episodes faster.
bhahn206
4 out of 5 stars
Great Show!
Its a fun show to listen too. The only thing I do not like is the way Strickland says "A little, Listener Mail" like he is choking on some slag. Also Strickland likes to interrupt and talk all over the host. Thats why it gets a four from me instead of a five. It is entertaining and educational.
Kkvamme
5 out of 5 stars
Great
So good! Second favorite only thing better is Stuff You Should Know!
Shinu666
1 out of 5 stars
meh....
I've been listening for a while and I'd just like to say I'm glad this is not called Chemistry Stuff,because these two have none.
hey1234412446
5 out of 5 stars
Great
Love this app. Wish it would work with IOS 4
Asdfxfdsa87
5 out of 5 stars
These guys are great
These guys really know their stuff. I don't get why everyone is rating the podcast based on the fact that apple screwed something up in ios4 that doesn't allow people to stream or download the podcast. That's like giving a movie a bad review because the popcorn sucked. These guys just record the podcast, they aren't responsible for fixing iTunes. They should definitely mention something about the fact that people are having a hard time downloading it though. Keep up the good work guys!
mangatrekkie
4 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Great show! I learn so much all the time. I am curious why this doesn't work on the iPhone 4 however. That's why I give it 4 stars.
Defteo
5 out of 5 stars
It's good
I dig on the show but cannot help but see a bit of irony in the fact that you have a podcast called "How the iPhone 4 works," and it cannot be played on the iPhone 4 or any iPhone using the iOS 4. I wouldn't be complacent if I didn't like the show.
Kotasu
2 out of 5 stars
Bug
The actual podcast is great but won't work with ios 4 so if you could fix that soon I would very much appreciate it and keep the great podcasts coming!
Marioafig
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome informatio
Its a great podcast, compact info you can hear in the bus and everywhere, but not so compact that you dont learn enough about the topics.
Lite App Surfer
5 out of 5 stars
Sad to admit
I love the podcasts i can listen to them all day (and I do). Ever thought of doing a video podcast? EDIT: June 24, 2010 I am sad to admit I have to lower my rating to 3 stars due to the fact that I cannot listen to these new episodes I have second generation IPod touch with 4.0 update !!!plz solve this problem so I can raise my rating!!! EDIT: June 29, 2010 I have found that it is a problem with the 4.0 update and when I download the podcasts to my computer and sync them to my iPod they will work fine. I also appreciate the great response time to emails and await a patch from apple
FIXthisAPP333
1 out of 5 stars
FIX ASAP
I love your podcast (also SYSK :) Anyway I haven't been able to download any of your podcasts or theirs from my iPod. It just says " 'podcast title' cannot be played on this iPod" Please FIX. In reality, your podcast gets 6 STARS
Whitemike4life
2 out of 5 stars
OS4 update problems
Please fix the bug! Can not listen on 3rd gen. Ipod with OS4 update!
Nbeezy429o9
5 out of 5 stars
Wow!
Effing awesome!
TheRealNathan
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding podcast
This podcast is a must a hear for sure. With a causal and conversational feel they (Chris and Jonathan) educate you about tech, past present and future. And I must say that it has helped spark a deeper level of curiosity in me about tech, while fulfilling it at the same time! A++
AlejandroG233
5 out of 5 stars
A special request for a gamer
Thank you Johnthan and Chris for your informative podcasts. You people are just as good as Josh and Chuck. I recently started listening to your podcasts and was stunned by a lot of them like I never knew about google tv till listening to your podcasts so thanks for that. Recently at the 2010 EA expo on June 15. I wanted to ask if you can make a podcast about the upcoming nintendo 3DS for the others and me about why is it seems so revolutionary in handheld technolgy. I heard great things about it but I want other listeners to hears about since I play a Nintendo Ds lite which has a long battery life. Thank you both for your wonderful podcasts and good luck on future podcasts. From Alejandro Garcia 15 New York City.
Sleepyfel
2 out of 5 stars
Least Favorite
My least favorite of the "How Stuff Works" podcasts that I've tried. The hosts are ok, but they never seem to really make a topic interesting. They fail to address even the most basic of questions, like on the IRC podcast they never said -why- someone would want to use IRC. They need to figure out how to make things people already know more interesting too (a lot of the stuff is yesterday's, or even yesteryear's, news if you're halfway tech-saavy). I listened to a couple months worth, but couldn't take the inane blather anymore and left. :(
MotorolaDroid
5 out of 5 stars
I can't stay silent on the subject, LISTENER MAIL!
I love this podcast, it is informative and humorous. If you are a fan of puns then this podcast is definetely for you. I eagerly await this podcast every week, and I wish BrainStuff would take a page out of TechStuff's book and make the podcast 30-40 min. I am a fan of the old listener mail intro. I first heard it while I was on a bus trip and had not slept for about 18 hours. I went on not to sleep for about 30-40 hours, and this podcast is the only thing which kept me sane and awake. But I probably would have taken anything over Paul Blart Mall Cop. It is time to bring back the retro Listener Mail intro! Update: @MacGeekGuy- Take your 3% world marketshare and go away. UPDATE: Do not listen to the 200 years in technology episode. The amount of unbelievably terrible banter made me want to throw my iPhone against a wall. Deleted it, and hoping the next one isn't awful.
Seel44
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast
Techstuff is by far my favorite podcast
lobes
4 out of 5 stars
Ryans voice....fffffffffffffffffuuuuuuuuu
As much as I like this podcast, it would be a million times better if Ryan would hit puberty and sound like a man. Over all it's good, just prepare for Ryan getting sand in his mangina and going off on a pointless rant. I don't know how he has any friends acting like such a know it all douche all of the time.
CGawesome
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
This podcast is funny—as-hell I love it :)
Duffspeed24
3 out of 5 stars
Good for some
Jonathan tries so hard to be funny that I found myself beating my head against my steering wheel. Good information, but unless you like to watch guys getting hit in the balls over and over the humor may not be for you. I feel sorry for Chris. The rest of the How Stuff Works shows are Great. SYSK FTW!
redruby1988
5 out of 5 stars
awsomee
I love this podcast
Krunk King
5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Amazing
Best ever
m_hawk13
1 out of 5 stars
really?
This podcast would be great...if they had hosts that knew tech. As it is, it is a mish-mash of misinformation, partial information, and childish antics. What a disappointement. Check out This Week In Tech instead... As a fan of Stuff You Should Know and Stuff You Missed in History Class, I expected competence, and found this podcast wanting.
Techstuff Rocks!
5 out of 5 stars
TechMaster7
Best podcast ever! Informative and funny at the same time! Keep it up!
Locutis10320
5 out of 5 stars
Outta the park
Thank you for your consistently improving podcast. You have added greatly to my understanding of computers and other Tech. Thank you again.
falsepromise
5 out of 5 stars
funny and facinating
not only is this podcast infinately facinating the host have a great sence of humor and report i can listen to this all day and i typically do
Clever Pun
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast
Great podcast. Very accessible for those who aren't familiar with the topics they cover. I've learned quite a bit from these podcast - keep it up!
JoshuaEatsWorld
5 out of 5 stars
The Future
Yo,chris/Jonathan I can't even describe how awesome your podcast is. I fall asleep to it every night not that it's boring I just fall asleep easy. You should do a podcast on were we are going with electronic in the future. Like what are we going to be carring around in our pockets. What is going to be the thing that replaces the cell phone or something to that effect. I'm not sure if this is were you ask this but I'm doing it anyway. Joshua
A Loose End
5 out of 5 stars
Thanks!
Thank you for all the podcasts but I'm intrested in knowing how micro chips work and how they are made including what type of material that are made from. Thanks! :)
roko3599
5 out of 5 stars
roko made it
you guys make the best i wish i could be on the show. you shoud make a podcast with the best classic video games and systems
ftempleton
3 out of 5 stars
Too much noise and not enough signal
While the the hosts do cover the topic in a (superficial) way, they seem more interested in bad puns and reminiscing than providing the information in an efficient way. Save yourself some time and go directly to Wikipedia.
ecogeek
5 out of 5 stars
Teaches more about geology than my technology teacher teaches about technology
(Weird title) This podcast is way better than my technology teacher. This is a must listen to podcast for everything techy.
Zman6111
5 out of 5 stars
Keep up the great work!
I love all of your podcasts they are very entertaining. They are also great time killers.
Deponics
5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
I listen to these guys at least 8 to 9 times a week. Very useful information along with the sometimes enjoyable bickering and/or side conversations. All in all a great podcast to listen to and great resourse.
John Jrandom
2 out of 5 stars
Too dumbed down
The info is too dumbed down because the host is not too knowledgeble.
Aidankun
1 out of 5 stars
¡Viva le Revolution!
Great podcast. But the only way to combat the new listener mail is to leave negative reviews. Join the movement. ¡Viva le Revolution!. Also techstuff needs to drop the podcasts about microwaves and ham radios and start doing more actual tech related ones.
The Frozen One
5 out of 5 stars
Great stuff
Great job bundling irony with information!
russbva
3 out of 5 stars
Needs editing
This podcast consistently contains 15 to 20 minutes of interesting, entertaining information. Unfortunately, the podcasts are generally 30 to 35 minutes long. These guys could do a much better podcast if they could edit themselves, and just get to the point already.
G8blre. Add me plz
5 out of 5 stars
OMG AMAZING
The best podcast ever. Love the all the puns wish there was more. 30m is to short I get so involved in the podcast before I know it it's over. I can't imagine a world with out techstuff. However I can't Stand the new listener mail. We all want the old one back.
pirateatc
5 out of 5 stars
Entertaining and Educational
Great job and keep up the good work. Also, consider this another vote for the old "listener mail."
12345678910!@#
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome podcast
This is simply the best tech podcast ever!!! P.S. The episodes when you do random things like a microwave aren't as good as the ones that have to do more about technology like windows 7. It's just my opinion
scratchisme
5 out of 5 stars
I love it
Almost as good as pie... Keep up the good work!
nicmcj828
4 out of 5 stars
Great show!
I love this show! Some interesting topics delivered by two guys who are a lot of fun to listen to. Keep up the good work guys!
AIRSOFT ROCKS
5 out of 5 stars
We all want LISTENER MAIL!
Please bring it back. That was the cherry on my cake! (the cake is a lie)
Shorven
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
These guys make my daysxD
Darkwolf361
5 out of 5 stars
Great Show Ol Sport!
Techstuff is the best mix of science and fun! This is a podcast you can just sit down and learn something new every time. I highly recomend it! Also the older lister mail call is better than the new quiet one.
The lego man
5 out of 5 stars
Awsome
I love the podcast!!! !!!!!!!!!BRING BACK THE OLD "LISTENER MAIL"!!!!!!!!!!
HeartSLB
5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding!
Superb!!! Does anyone else noticed that Jonathan's voice sounds like Zuko's on Avatar The Last Airbender?
Tumi000z
5 out of 5 stars
Love the postcasts
Keep up with good work...
Donor
5 out of 5 stars
Love it
These two are a breath of fresh air in a tired community. If you like tech news brought in a not so boring way, this is a must listen to.
strngbirdx
5 out of 5 stars
One of the best from How Stuff Works
These two guys put out one of the best podcasts from How Stuff Works. (BTW, Stuff You Missed In History Class is right up there, too) These guys give a good general overview of technical topics in an entertaining way. They also maintain a firm grounding in the real world. (listen to Ghost Hunting Technology for an excellent example.) I highly recommend this show, and look forward to it every week.
bhargav2785
5 out of 5 stars
geeky show
definitely the best free geeky podcast and a show known to me. 5*
333lee4
5 out of 5 stars
Good show
I knew nothing about computers till I listened to the podcast.Now in hooked!!!
djk61
5 out of 5 stars
Amusing, geeky
These guys are pretty entertaining, very well-informed, and pick great topics for discussion. They've mercifully toned down the geekiness, wackiness, and lame punnery in recent episodes.
sandwichcowboy
5 out of 5 stars
the best tech podcast ever!!!
I love the podcast. I WISH HE WOULD SHOUT INTO THE MICROPHONE STILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oa10712
5 out of 5 stars
Great show, but...
i think that you should go back to the old listener mail announcement. i myself have ADHD and i tend to like things and people that are more hyperactive. other then thet, a really great show!
Nickata
5 out of 5 stars
Best Podcast Out there
This is by far the best tech podcast out there! I love listening to it and can't get enough!
hero435
5 out of 5 stars
Great Podcast!!! 8)
It is a very informative podcast with up to date information in the tech world. I highly suggest this podcast. Not only explaining the tech but also any current news relating to the topic. That will help you get a grasp on the issue. The hosts are humorous, and are great with each other!
adellefrank
4 out of 5 stars
Funny geek banter, but needs more detailed show notes
I love listening to these two banter about tech stuff, they are very much odd couple! I just wish they would post a blog or detailed show notes of the lists they mention in the shows. I don't always catch everything on the first listen and could really use a textual version of the software, products, insights that they share.
16684873fhfcrhkihvewv
5 out of 5 stars
Request
Awesome, thanks for all the cool info. I have request for a podcast. Could you make a podcast that teaches us how to create apps for the apple iPod (app store). Thanks guys!
Bricr96
5 out of 5 stars
Great
You should use the old listener mail tone. My favorite (and only) podcast.
Vayetzei
5 out of 5 stars
Great
Bring back the old listener mail sounds, great job explaining all things tech stuff and keep up the wonderful work
sabaugh
5 out of 5 stars
PUNS
Absolutly love the puns. I also do find this very informative.
david.whittenberg
2 out of 5 stars
Please Focus on How Stuff Works
This comment could apply to both TechStuff and Stuff You Should Know. Both podcast have very likable and entertaining host. However, many of the episodes are way too light on how stuff actually works and way to heavy on preaching the social values of the host (some of which I share). The constant, mostly liberal, evangelizing gets tiresome. Please, please, please leave the social work to a "How the World Should Work" podcast and focus on how technology actually works. Guys, this is written with sincere affection. Please consider what I am saying. I am sure I'm not alone. David Whittenberg, Memphis TN.
Leedlec
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast
Great podcast! love the LISTNER MAIL! And the puns! Keep it up!
Beartechnology
1 out of 5 stars
I know nothing more than before
Unlike the other great HowStuffWorks podcasts, this one is extremely light on actual information, high on opinion and sarcasm, but not in the fun way that I'm used to from the other HSW casts. I'm sorry to say that I'm keeping the others but deleting this one from my feed. If this show were to be valuable, it should live up to the expectation that it's going to actually tell you how things work, now there's a concept.
Sajal
5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
Amazing!!!!!! Wish u cud cover ur top ten laptops of 2009 - 10
Smokinbuddha
5 out of 5 stars
Not meant to be Expert Tech Podcasts
I really enjoy this podcast. I am a little disappointed in some of the reviews written on here. These guys will be the first to tell you, they are not experts and the podcasts aren't meant to be the Ultimate Word on each subject. Lighten up people! They are informative and yes, Strickland is narcissistic, but that's part of the fun!! Thank you for not yelling listener mail anymore, as it actually hurt my ears.
Conis22
5 out of 5 stars
Great podcast!
I love the variety of topics and I find the show funny, It has helped me out a great deal so far!
LinuxRules1234
5 out of 5 stars
LISTENNNER MMAAIILLL!
I love your podcast. It's much better than Josh and Chuck (stuff you should know). But please keep up the LISTENER MAIL part. I'm still giving you a five star though because your still realllyyy gooooddd. Can you please do more of the loud LISTENER MAIL stuff? I really like that part.
godsmacker182002
5 out of 5 stars
love it!!!!!!
great topics! Best podcast ever! Keep up the great work!
Hookie101
5 out of 5 stars
Uhlistener MAAAAAAAIL!!!
A lot of fun if you're into keeping up with the latest technology, or even the histories behind the many technologies we currently use (or have rejected). Always insightful, always interesting. And yes, I miss the old obnoxiously fun listener mail intro. Keep up the good work!
Ahrenholz
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Incredibly informative and keeps you entertained.
Aatthh
4 out of 5 stars
Techstuff
Great podcast one of the best also look at the hak 5 podcast and the mac geek gab podcast and this is my top three very good job guys and thanks for being a great podcast look at the other podcasts to if u would like thanks
Famzilla
5 out of 5 stars
Best tech pod
This is my favorite tech podcast that I enjoy listening to, keep up the good work guys.
Richardgm
5 out of 5 stars
LISTENER MAILLLLL!
Been listening for months now, very informative podcast. And yes, I prefer the loud listener mail!
Jackana3
5 out of 5 stars
Very Informative
I just started listening to the podcast and it is very interesting. I like that with your large selection of podcasts I can go back to older episodes and find things I've heard in the news.
winthrop
5 out of 5 stars
Awesome info.....
Great podcast delivered in a fun easy way! The how stuff works website has great articles by these guys as well. Highly recommend the Hadron Colider article by Strickland. One of the best articles I've read yet! Also a podcast by Josh n Chuck (stuff you should know).
Ziz 200
5 out of 5 stars
I love it!
This is an amazing podcast that everyone should be listening to!
RafikkiPotter
5 out of 5 stars
Great show!
Great show, but plz bring back the old listener maaaaiiiil!
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- Tech News: AI Blunders and a Liquid-Metal RobotAn academic publisher says that it will not publish academic papers written by ChatGPT. Futurism uncovers more problems with CNET's use of AI to write articles. India pressures Twitter and Google to censor a BBC documentary. And researchers in Hong Kong show off a cool melting robot! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.0 comments0
- Tech News: A Chatbot Earns an MBA (Not Really)A business school professor says that ChatGPT passed the final exam needed to earn an MBA. Microsoft announces a commitment to a multi-year, multibillion dollar relationship with OpenAI. And Elon Musk says that Twitter will offer an ad-free subscription level in the future. Plus more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.1 comments1
- The Story of OpenAIWith ChatGPT in the news, I thought it was high time we take a look at OpenAI -- the company behind the controversial chatbot. From its founding in 2015 to its shift to a "capped-profit" company, we look at the organization founded with the goal of creating AI that's beneficial for humanity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.0 comments0
- Tech News: Commanding Chatbots to Make MalwareCybersecurity researchers discover that, with a little bullying, they could convince ChatGPT to make some nasty malware. Plus workers in Kenya suffered to make ChatGPT less toxic. Meta faces fines in the EU for WhatsApp. And Microsoft is gearing up for layoffs. Plus more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.1 comments1
- Apple Indefinitely Shelves it's AR Glasses ProjectFaced with challenging engineering problems, Apple has reportedly shelved its augmented reality glasses project. We look at the history and evolution of AR, and why it's so hard to create a pair of glasses with AR capabilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.1 comments1
- Tech News: Artists Versus Artificial IntelligenceArtists, musicians and even stock photography companies are starting to fire shots at generative artificial intelligence systems. Will we see lawmakers create new legislation that creates a legal framework for generative AI? At what point can you say a machine plagiarized an artistic work? Plus, Meta sues an Israeli company for scraping user data and Google has plans for all those Stadia controllers once the service shuts off tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.1 comments1
- Tech News: A Corrupted File Grounded All US Aircraft YesterdayA corrupt file in the FAA's systems forced all flights in the US to hold, leading to thousands of delays and hundreds of cancellations. Plus, CNET has been using AI to write articles and no one really noticed. Parler laid off about 75% of its staff. And the James Webb Space Telescope finds its first new exoplanet. Plus more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.1 comments1
- TechStuff Tidbits: An Update on Right to RepairIn 2022, Apple rolled out a self repair service shop. New York state passed a bill meant to give consumers more options when repairing their tech. And John Deere recently signed a memorandum of understanding with farmers loosening repair restrictions. Has the US embraced the Right to Repair? Not quite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.1 comments1
- Tech News: AI Makes Headlines in Early 2023Artificial intelligence is going to be a big topic this year, and we have several stories to prove it. Plus, more about some of the stuff shown off at CES and how a school system is taking social media companies to court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.1 comments1
- Rerun: Start Ups and Shut DownsThe world of startups is already a risky one, but it gets even worse when the "move fast and break things" philosophy extends to the law. We cover some examples of startups and VC firms that made headlines for all the wrong reasons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.1 comments1
- Tech News: The News Out of CES 2023From Sony’s electric vehicle to Alienware’s new 500 Hz gaming monitor, we look at a few of the early announcements out of CES. Plus an update on how Meta is facing opposition in the EU, more security experts warn that TikTok is bad news and how companies like Amazon and Salesforce will be downsizing in the new year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.0 comments0
- TechStuff Tidbits: ChatGPT and Natural Language ProcessingJust like parents, machines just don't understand. At least, not without first compiling data into 0s and 1s. So how can systems like ChatGPT seemingly understand what we want and present results? We take a look at natural language processing and how it can create the illusion of comprehension. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.1 comments1
- TechStuff Classic: How the Industrial Revolution Worked, Part ThreeIn the conclusion of our series on the Industrial Revolution, we'll look at other industries that changed along with iron and textiles. We'll also learn about the living and work conditions of laborers and how that transformed our notions about work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.1 comments1
- TechStuff Looks Ahead to 2023When is a predictions episode not a predictions episode? When Jonathan says so! We look at some of the things we expect to see happen in tech next year, from Apple's AR headset to how Meta handles the metaverse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.0 comments0
- The Big Tech Stories of 2022: To Space and BEYOND!NASA launched Artemis I, the James Webb Space Telescope is already sending back phenomenal astronomical images, and Russia's hostilities in Ukraine force massive changes. Plus we learn about advancements in fusion, quantum computing and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.1 comments1
- Rerun: Lighting Up the HolidaysWe look at the history of incorporating lights in winter holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah and how electricity changed things dramatically. We'll also dive into those over the top displays that sequence lights with sound and talk about why it was such a challenge for the electrician on Stranger Things to make lights blink a specific way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.0 comments0
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