Best GeekWire Podcasts (2024)

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What the Google ruling means for Microsoft Bing; Amazon delivery dilemma; Seattle's return to office 27:08

5h ago27:08

27:08

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we look at the implications of the Google antitrust ruling for Microsoft Bing, and conclude that they probably aren't as rosy for the Redmond company as they might have appeared initially. Plus, a rural community offers a window into Amazon's relationship with the independent companies that deliver its packages ar…

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Geekwire Week of 08.08.24 - Ep583 50:17

2h ago50:17

50:17

We're back to discuss all the wild, wonderful, and weird news stories in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time! - Joey Belladonna sets the rock media ablaze with current take - Aerosmith gets off the saddle - Wolfgang Van Halen not on David Lee Roth's X-mas card list - Zakk Wylde tells the truth about Dimebag - ACCEPT l…

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Decibel Geek Times - Ep584 1:37:05

1h ago1:37:05

1:37:05

We're back with our regular audio installment which covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times! As was the case in past Geekwire episodes, Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists lost that we'r…

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Zillow CEO transition: A conversation with Rich Barton and Jeremy Wacksman 42:02

1h ago42:02

42:02

Zillow Group named a new CEO, longtime company executive Jeremy Wacksman, announcing that co-founder and two-time CEO Rich Barton will be shifting to the new role of co-executive chair of the real estate media and technology company, joining co-founder Lloyd Frink in the role. Barton and Wacksman join GeekWire co-founders John Cook and Todd Bishop …

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Microsoft, Amazon, AI, the economy, and another bad tech ad 19:36

5h ago19:36

19:36

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we take a closer look at the earnings reports from Microsoft and Amazon this week, as a litmus test for artificial intelligence demand and the state of the economy. We also consider the implications of Boeing's new CEO being based in the Seattle region, discuss a new AI tool that aims to streamline marketing tasks…

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Ask Us Anything: KISS Edition - Ep582 1:08:37

27m ago1:08:37

1:08:37

We're back to give you a little KISS at the end of July with a special Ask Us Anything: KISS Edition! We put out the call last week for interesting KISS-related questions and suggestions and you, the listener, came through in spades! We discuss a ton of stuff in this hour-long discussion including makeup designs for replacement members, alternate K…

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#79 Building a Scalable No-Code Backend with Xano 40:04

2d ago40:04

40:04

Startup Project Podcast: Building a Scalable No-Code Backend with XanoJoin Natraj as he sits down with Prakash, the founder of Xano, a revolutionary no-code backend platform that's shaking up the software development landscape.This episode dives deep into:🔸Xano's mission: Prakash explains how Xano empowers developers and citizen developers to build…

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Microsoft's misunderstood era: Ben Gilbert of 'Acquired' on the tech giant's most pivotal years 53:45

3d ago53:45

53:45

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, our guest is entrepreneur and investor Ben Gilbert, co-founder and co-host of the hit podcast Acquired. Ben and his colleague David Rosenthal have developed a huge following for their deep-dive, long-form podcasts telling the stories behind some of the most successful companies in the world, and they recently rele…

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Decibel Geek Times - Ep581 1:46:03

2h ago1:46:03

1:46:03

We launch a new feature this week that covers the past, present, and future of the genre we love with the Decibel Geek Times! As was the case in past Geekwire episodes, Aaron Camaro has compiled a thorough list of artists and albums to remember as well as a look to the future with exciting upcoming rock releases! Artists lost that we're remembering…

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Geekwire Week of 07.22.24 - Ep580 1:28:04

2h ago1:28:04

1:28:04

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news with the rock world with Geekwire! Here's a look at what we're discussing this time: - Vinnie Vincent does the one thing he's consistent at - Mista Bone leaves the road - Osbourne vs Spears - Metallica fans continue to bet on Black - Mike Tramp couch surfs to the oldies - Kerry King …

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Beyond the CrowdStrike outage: The larger forces at play, and a long-term view on cybersecurity 26:13

8h ago26:13

26:13

This week: the aftermath of the CrowdStrike outage, the larger forces at play, the future of cybersecurity, and where the world is headed long-term. Our guest is Erik Moore, a veteran of the cybersecurity field and program director for the online Master of Science Program in Cybersecurity Leadership at Seattle University's Albers School of Business…

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Radio Sucks Radio Show July 2024 - Ep579 1:14:14

22d ago1:14:14

1:14:14

We're back to shove a bunch of awesome music straight through your ears with the Radio Sucks Radio show! This week, you'll get 10 great slabs of audio goodness that radio is too stupid to touch. Aaron's bringing great tracks from The Rumours, Honeymoon Suite, Powerman 5000, Corey Taylor, and X-Cops. Chris is serving up tunes from Massive Wagons, Ye…

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OpenAI wants NYT's notes; AI meets email; Startup vets eye EV charging marketplace 21:58

24d ago21:58

21:58

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we catch up on the latest twist in the New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft over the alleged use of its reporting to train GPT-4 and other large language models. The NYT is fighting OpenAI’s request to turn over reporters’ notes, interview memos, and other materials used to produce stories, to prov…

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The 'golden age' of the smart home, with ecobee CEO Greg Fyke 25:06

28d ago25:06

25:06

Greg Fyke is president and CEO of ecobee, the Toronto-based smart home company known for its pioneering smart thermostat and a growing ecosystem of devices, including security systems and smart doorbells. A former Amazon Alexa executive, he’s personally based in Seattle, exemplifying how remote work has transformed the geography of the tech industr…

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Geekwire - Week of 07.05.24 - Ep578 2:04:55

11d ago2:04:55

2:04:55

We're back to talk all the latest, greatest, and strangest happenings in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this time: - MTV news vanishes much like the music before it - Vinnie Vincent announces another great upcoming announcement - Steve Vai wants to be in your face - Body Count promises a stunning walk on - Jimi's lady to b…

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#78 Securing The World's IoT Devices with Asimily 37:55

12d ago37:55

37:55

🎙️ Startup Project Podcast - Episode with Shankar Somasundaram, CEO of AsimilyWelcome to another exciting episode of the Startup Project Podcast! In this episode, we have Shankar Somasundaram, the CEO and founder of Asimily, a company dedicated to providing visibility and security for medical IoT and OT devices. Shankar brings a wealth of experienc…

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ADHD and the tech industry: Understanding the different 'operating systems for the brain' 48:36

1M ago48:36

48:36

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we get a deeper understanding of ADHD and neurodivergence in the tech industry and the workplace. Our guest is Brett Greene, a tech community leader in the Pacific Northwest who specializes in this field in his work with companies and individuals as an executive coach. Related links Find a list of ADHD Resources o…

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AI, VC, and the next big opportunity in tech, with 'Startup Project' host Nataraj Sindam 39:40

1M ago39:40

39:40

As the creator and host of the "Startup Project" podcast, Seattle-area tech senior product manager Nataraj Sindam talks with a wide range of investors and entrepreneurs, contributing to his broad perspective on the future of artificial intelligence, investing, startups, and business technology. He's also author of the Above Average email newsletter…

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1983 Year in Review Part 2 - Ep577 1:48:26

22d ago1:48:26

1:48:26

This week we’re back for a close look at the second half at the year that was 1983! In this episode, we dissect the news stories, pop culture moments, and rock albums that were released from July-December of 1983. News stories covered include The Rolling Stones hitting pay dirt, a near-catastrophic Russian attack thwarted, a funeral for thousands o…

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Cybersecurity in the age of AI, with Steve Schmidt, Amazon's chief security officer 33:35

1M ago33:35

33:35

It was a big week for cybersecurity for Seattle's tech giants. Microsoft President Brad Smith was in Washington D.C., testifying before the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee about the Redmond company's security challenges. Listen for highlights at the end of the show. Meanwhile, Amazon held its annual AWS re:Inforce cloud security conference i…

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1983 Year in Review Part 1 - Ep576 1:32:15

30d ago1:32:15

1:32:15

This week we're taking a close look at the first half at the year that was 1983! In this episode, we dissect the news stories, pop culture moments, and rock albums that were released from January-June of 1983. News stories covered include a volcano eruption, the emergence of HIV/AIDS, and Sally Ride's trip into space. News in the rock world include…

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#77 Learn It All Mindset with CEO Damon Lemby 42:36

1M ago42:36

42:36

Damon Lemby, CEO of Learn It, a company that has trained over 1.9 million individuals, shares his journey from professional baseball to the world of education, offering insights on leadership, learning, and the future of work. The Power of the "Learn It All" Mindset Lemby argues that the key to success in today's dynamic world is not being a "know-…

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How this professor teaches AI and thinks about human creativity 41:17

2M ago41:17

41:17

Our guest this week on the GeekWire Podcast is Léonard Boussioux, an assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, and adjunct assistant professor at the UW Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. Boussioux received his doctorate in opera…

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Geekwire Week of 06.03.24 - Ep575 2:20:45

2M ago2:20:45

2:20:45

We're back to discuss all the weird, wonderful, and ridiculous in the rock world with Geekwire! Here's what we're gabbing about this time: Dave 'Snake' Sabo of Skid Row is not a fan of redundancy Sebastian Bach is a fan of hypotheticals Skid Row fans are fans of Lzzy Hale Tony Iommi thinks he can produce a miracle K.K. Downing likes big bucks Jon B…

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AI, the brain, and the crowd, with CMU prof Niki Kittur 35:26

2M ago35:26

35:26

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we explore the frontier of crowd-augmented cognition, the concept of humans working together with the help of technology, including new ways that artificial intelligence is changing the field. Our guest is Aniket (Niki) Kittur, a professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, …

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#76 How Product-First VC Mighty Capital is Picking great companies? 30:01

3M ago30:01

30:01

In this episode of Startup Project, Nataraj sits down with SC Moatti, a serial entrepreneur, product manager, investor, and author. SC Moatti shares insights into his diverse career path, from building successful products to launching his own venture capital firm, Mighty Capital. In this episode, you'll learn: SC Moatti's journey from engineer to V…

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Microsoft Copilot+ PCs: Has the AI computer revolution finally arrived? 37:23

3M ago37:23

37:23

Microsoft and major PC makers this week announced a plan to incorporate artificial intelligence directly into personal computers, adding on-board neural processing units (NPUs) as part of a new architecture that promises better performance, longer battery life, and local AI processing that unlocks new capabilities and features. We discuss the new C…

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Beat the Geek Week - Ep574 1:29:16

2M ago1:29:16

1:29:16

We're back this time to present 3 rounds of the greatest music game show of them all with Beat the Geek Week! In this edition, the Geek (Chris) will take on challenges from Joseph Kay (Play That Rock n Roll Podcast) and returning guest and friend of the show Andy Connors. Both of these guys bring a ton of music knowledge. Are they up for the challe…

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The rise of 'Technocapitalism' and its impact on humanity, with economist Loretta Napoleoni 35:19

3M ago35:19

35:19

This week's episode features an interview with Loretta Napoleoni, conducted by Ross Reynolds, the longtime public radio host and occasional GeekWire Podcast guest host, in an event presented by Town Hall Seattle on April 18, 2024. Loretta Napoleoni is an Italian economist and journalist whose books include "Rogue Economics" and "Insurgent Iraq." He…

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#75 Satya Singh - Co-Founder of Scispot on redefining modern biotech's data infrastructure 46:50

3M ago46:50

46:50

Satya, co-founder of Scispot, joins Startup Project's Nataraj to share his journey from leading a platform team at Expedia to starting a biotech company that solves data challenges for life science labs.In this episode, we discuss: Satya's unique career path, from fashion startup owner to data expert. The founding story of Scispot, tackling the pro…

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Inside the GeekWire Awards: What's next for AI, the economy, and startups 25:11

3M ago25:11

25:11

This week, we go inside the GeekWire Awards, our annual recognition of the top people, companies and innovations in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, which drew a sold-out crowd to the Showbox Sodo on Thursday May 9 in Seattle. We talk with finalists about AI, the economy and key trends in their industries, and we hear from some of the winners on …

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Geekwire - Week of 05.09.24 - Ep573 2:04:03

3M ago2:04:03

2:04:03

We're back to discuss all the latest, greatest, and weirdest news from world of rock with Geekwire! Here's what we're covering this week: Motley Crue drops a new song and Vince Neil falls off a stage The Bulletboys want to do business with you Lemmy returns home Kerry King is not a promotions guy Gene Simmons gets the Led out Matt Cameron received …

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Amazon vs. Trader Joe's; Bill Gates still a force at Microsoft; Inside the Binance founder's sentencing 28:09

3M ago28:09

28:09

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we discuss Amazon's efforts to compete with Trader Joe's, and the related tactics revealed in "The Everything War," the new book by Dana Mattioli of the Wall Street Journal. We also revisit last week's episode with Mattioli and share some of the reactions to the discussion. Plus, the FTC probes Amazon's internal u…

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The Best & Worst of Aerosmith 1993-2012 - Ep572 1:16:19

3M ago1:16:19

1:16:19

We're back this week to examine an era for a classic band that resulted in huge sales but possible long-term damage as we consider The Best & Worst of Aerosmith 1993-2012. Coming off the heels of back-to-back successes 'Permanent Vacation' and 'Pump,' Aerosmith was riding high. Those two albums opted to inject a more commercial flavor to their soun…

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