Best Switch Idea Co Podcasts (2025)

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Is Nintendo Switch 2 worth it? IGN co-founder Peer Schneider weighs in! Plus, IBM talks AI, gadget gift ideas for dads and grads, and more 39:07

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Have you seen the massive lineups across the country? To share his thoughts on the new Nintendo Switch 2 videogame console, we’re joined by Peer Schneider, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of IGN, one of the biggest online entertainment platforms Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes when you ask ChatGPT a question? Hillery H…

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Dispatches from the living memory of trans people of color 39:00

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Trans people are major targets of the second Trump administration. But in a way, that's nothing new; trans people have been fighting for their rights, dignity, and liberation for generations. So on this episode, we hear from trans elders about what their lives have looked like over the decades, and what messages they have for young people. Learn mo…

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Iranian American identity was under scrutiny long before the U.S. struck Iran 32:15

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We're throwing back to a conversation we had in 2020 with Jason Rezaian, Iranian American journalist who had been previously jailed in Iran. Back in January of 2020, the first Trump administration carried out a military operation killing Qassem Soleimani, an Iranian military commander. Now, the second Trump administration is striking Iranian nuclea…

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Logan Karnow's INSANE Journey to Professional Supercross and ONLYFANS! 1:35:48

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In this episode, professional Supercross racer and social media personality Logan Karnow shares his experiences and insights into the world of Supercross racing. He discusses the challenges and safety aspects of motocross vs. Supercross, his unconventional path to becoming a pro, and the impact of factory bikes on performance. Logan also opens up a…

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Latin America goes all in on tech! I’m at ‘Electronics Home Mexico,’ plus 3 other guests on this packed show! 39:07

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One more week until Tech It Out’s 400th episode and a ASUS laptop giveaway! Get the details on how to enter next week. Live from LATAM! I’m at the first-ever Electronics Home Mexico trade show, and I’ll interview Carlos Clur, CEO and Founder of Grupo Eletrolar, which produces this tech event Send messages to loved ones AFTER you die?! We chat with …

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The administration's fight against antisemitism is dividing Jews 37:51

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In recent months we've seen the Trump administration punishing speech critical of Israel in its widening effort to combat what it sees as antisemitism. As protestors have been detained for pro-Palestinian activism, we've seen attacks on Jews and people expressing concern for Israeli hostages in Gaza — and in the wake of all this, a lot Jews don't a…

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The best BBQ maintenance tips (and what tech you need) to become a master griller. Plus, how to reduce car thefts -- and more! 39:08

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Now that summer is here, you many be grilling more. We chat about extending the life of your grills, and tech tools to give you an edge, with Charles Munro, Founder and CEO of Barbeque Pro Inc. How can you reduce the odds of your vehicle from being stolen (or the contents within it)? Serial tech entrepreneur David Moeller, Founder and CEO of Keep T…

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How the news can make us think we need more policing 29:19

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As President Trump flirts with invoking the Insurrection Act on anti-ICE demonstrators in LA, we look back at the national protests of 2020, when Trump last talked about invoking the act. Back then, there was broad energy around rethinking policing, but polls show that that energy has largely vanished. In this episode, we ask: what happened? Our gu…

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The REAL Reason Tennis STAR Alex Müller Switched to OnlyFans After DEATH THREATS 1:00:59

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In this episode, French professional tennis player Alex Miller, ranked 41st in the world, discusses his unique partnership with OnlyFans, the intense pressures of professional tennis including dealing with death threats from bettors, the realities of prize money and expenses, and his thoughts on gender prize money equality. Alex opens up about his …

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What Trump's fixation on 'white genocide' in South Africa tells us about the U.S. 34:34

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How the false notion of "white genocide" traveled from the political fringes to the Oval Office. The week on Code Switch, we're talking to a reporter who was in the room during a meeting when President Trump pushed this conspiracy theory on the president of South Africa. And we're digging into what Trump's fixation on white South Africans tell us a…

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Gadget gift ideas for dads and grads, plus is AI coming to take your job? Also, why you should use Slickdeals while shopping. 39:07

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Tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong is in the house! We hear about a handful of tech toys that could make for great gifts ahead of Father’s Day (June 15th) or as a graduation gift Is AI putting your career at risk? I pose that simple question to Jaymes Davis, Chief Technical Evangelist at Kasm Technologies Slickdeals has saved me a ton of cash ov…

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Why tacos are as 'American' as apple pie 31:46

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The hunger for Mexican food in the U.S. is longstanding — from the conquistadors' love affair with chocolate, to the classic San Francisco burrito. This week, we're exploring the history of Mexican food in the United States, and asking what it takes for a cuisine to become quintessentially "American." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podca…

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Aaron Gwin's SHOCKING Departure from YT and the Secret DOMINATING UCI World Cup Downhill! 2:21:33

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In this in-depth podcast episode, we sit down with downhill mountain biking legend Aaron Gwin. This comprehensive conversation covers Aaron's incredible career, from his beginnings in BMX and motocross to his transition into downhill biking where he quickly made a name for himself by securing a top 10 at his first ever World Cup! Gwin shares the hi…

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Highlights from the 2025 Computex show in Taiwan! Plus, more F1 racing technology, and a new baby monitor that goes above and beyond. 39:07

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We kick off a new Tech it Out at Computex in Taipei. I sit down with Sascha Krohn, Director of Technical Marketing at ASUS/ROG. We talk about the latest laptops and desktops that wowed the crowds at the show. More Formula One racing! Continuing where we left off last week, recorded in Italy I spoke with Ruth Buscombe, a motorsport engineer turned A…

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How race science shows up at the doctor's office 35:17

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We've probably said it a hundred times on Code Switch — biological race is not a real thing. So why is race still used to help diagnose certain conditions, like keloids or cystic fibrosis? On this episode, Dr. Andrea Deyrup breaks it down for us, and unpacks the problems she sees with practicing race-based medicine, from delayed diagnoses to ignori…

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Live from Italy, AWS powers F1 Grand Prix! Plus, SanDisk gets its game on, and a new AI-wearable called ‘Bee Pioneer’ 39:08

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Yours truly climbed behind the wheel of a Ferrari racecar in Italy, just ahead of the F1 Grand Prix. AWS’s Julie Souza, who leads AWS For Sports, talks about the intersection of sports and tech A new (and only $50 wearable) called Bee Pioneer conveniently transcribes everything you say all day, summarizes it,. And provides actionable insights. I ta…

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Arab and Black communities are trying to reconcile after Trump's election 28:18

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Trump's win exposed political tensions between Arab-American voters — who were critical of Democratic support of Israel's war in Gaza, and Black voters — who remain the Democrats' most loyal supporters. That friction is especially pronounced in the majority Arab city of Dearborn, Michigan, and its majority Black neighbor, Detroit. This week, we go …

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Travis Pastrana's Rally Co Driver Shares Horrific 180kph Tree Crash Story! Rhianon Gelsomino 1:38:37

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In this episode, Rhiannon Gelsomino, a professional rally co-driver for action sports icon Travis Pastrana, shares her journey through the exhilarating and dangerous world of rally racing. She discusses the intricacies of co-driving, the unique bond between a driver and co-driver, her experiences with injuries, and the dynamics of rally racing in A…

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How to score a FREE device to analyze your car’s health (normally $500)! Plus, TCL talks TV technology and ADT joins us to chat. 39:07

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Vehicle owners, listen up. Wouldn’t it be great to easily diagnose your car or truck’s health BEFORE any costly repairs were needed? SPARQ Diagnostics is an AI-powered car health monitor that’s normally $500 but given away for free. I chat with Daniel Nieh, co-founder of SPARQ What are the latest TV features you need to know about? What features ar…

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40 years ago, Philadelphia police bombed this Black neighborhood on live TV 36:20

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We're looking back on the day a Philadelphia police department helicopter dropped a bomb on a rowhouse in a middle-class neighborhood. Even though that bombing and the fire it set off killed eleven people and left hundreds homeless, it's been largely forgotten. So how did we collectively memory-hole an event this big? And what does that tell us abo…

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AI will soon shop for you, with ‘Visa Intelligent Commerce’. Plus, TP-Link chats Wi-Fi 7 and smart home tech, and much, much more! 39:07

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I attended Visa’s Product Drop in San Francisco to learn about “agentic shopping.” Get the deets when I catch up with Rubail Birwadker, SVP, Head of Growth, Products & Partnerships, at Visa. This week I was also in the Big Apple for TV interviews tied to ‘Small Business Week.’ And so I’ll share the gadgets I talked about, including new laptops, pri…

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In the face of trans erasure, what can we learn from Marsha P. Johnson? 31:30

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Marsha P. Johnson was a trailblazer in the fight for gay rights. But Johnson's legacy extends beyond her activism: "Marsha was a really full person who lived a vibrant life. She was a muse and model for Andy Warhol," and a performer in New York City and London. In this episode, we talk to activist and author Tourmaline about what we can all learn f…

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Ryan Williams: RWilly's INSANE Journey from Nitro Circus to UFC Afterparties! 1:23:08

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In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Williams, one of the best action sports athletes in the world. Known for his incredible achievements in scootering and BMX, Ryan shares his journey from sneaking into X Games to becoming a pivotal figure in action sports. He opens up about Travis Pastrana, Nitro Circus, the pressures of performing worlds first…

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The ‘Money’ Episode! We talk identify theft with LifeLock, receipt scanners with Epson, and ‘luxury dating’ with Seeking.com 39:08

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What is identity theft and how do you protect yourself from it? We’re joined by Ian Bednowitz, General Manager of LifeLock, on this week’s Tech It Out If it was a pain getting all your receipts together for tax time, you’re not alone. Epson drops by to talk about its award-winning RapidReceipt scanners. I catch up with Stacey Tieu, Product Manager …

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Why now is the time to find power in "otherness" 31:22

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Viet Thanh Nguyen came to the U.S. as a refugee from Vietnam when he was four years old. Growing up in San Jose, California, Nguyen remembers the moment he understood he was Asian-American. In his latest book, To Save and To Destroy: Writing as an Other, Nguyen examines the power in finding solidarity with other Others, especially in today's Americ…

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A ‘claw machine’ for the home? Plus, an electric stroller that can also rock baby to sleep! Samsung also stops by to talk soundbars. 39:08

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I catch up with Arcade 1Up’s Cyrus Rosenberg about the company’s latest machine for the home – and it’s not an arcade machine or digital pinball table Also on the show, I interview Jon McGuire from CYBEX North America, the folks behind the e-Gazelle S electric stroller, which can also rock your baby to sleep for you. Love music? Movies? I sit down …

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Revisiting the fight over the Lakota language as Trump targets "divisive narratives" 41:32

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As the Trump administration targets the Smithsonian Institute for "divisive narratives" and "improper ideology," it got us thinking about how we preserve our history and everything that builds it, like language. So we're revisiting an episode from last year from the Lakota Nation in South Dakota over language — who preserves it, who has the right t…

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Alan Hatherly's Journey to UCI MTB WORLD CHAMPION! 1:59:38

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In this episode, we sit down with Alan Hatherly, the reigning UCI world champion in cross country mountain biking, to discuss his incredible journey, significant career milestones, and recent transition to professional road racing. Alan opens up about his triumphs, struggles, and the intricate details of his training regimens, diet, and social medi…

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Ciao from Italy! Tech It Out is here at Milan Design Week. We talk with ASUS about being ‘Zen.’ Plus, Husqvarna on new robot lawnmowers 39:07

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At the “Design You Can Feel” event at Design Week in Milan, I catch up with visionary Studio INI founder Nassia Inglessis on her latest installation, Willful Wonder At the same gallery, I sit down with Galip Fu from ASUS to discuss the inspiration for this installation – and it’s tied to the Zenbook and its exclusive material called Ceraluminum · W…

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Why Trump is sending Venezuelans to El Salvador 37:49

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One of President Trump's main campaign promises was carrying out mass deportations. We look at how the Trump administration is testing the U.S. legal system to make good on its promise, starting with the story of one family trying to find their 18-year-old son after immigration agents showed up at their doorstep. Learn more about sponsor message ch…

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Hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2, plus a smartphone version of ‘Water Wars’ (a.k.a. ‘Assassin’). We also talk smart kitchen tech. 39:08

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It’s official! Nintendo Switch 2 will be out June 5th. For her impressions on the system, I catch up with Kate Kozuch from Tom’s Guide in NYC Speaking of games, learn about the new location-based large-scale multiplayer mobile phone game, SLAP: Water Wars & Assassin, with Lauren Steidl and Ian Andolsek from Integrated Reality Labs Back on the show …

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What's lost in Trump's DEI ban? 32:07

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President Trump has put diversity, equity, and inclusion in his crosshairs — but there's no consensus on what DEI even means. Some say that that fuzziness is the point, and that the current anti-DEI push is part of a larger plan to undo the gains made by the Civil Rights Movement. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoic…

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The Brain Expert: Technology and screens are making ADHD worse! Dr Steven Storage 1:33:50

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Dr. Steven Storage, a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist from Amen Clinics, delves into the intricacies of brain health. Dr. Storage discusses his mission to change the perception of mental health by focusing on the root causes of disorders through brain studies rather than just treating symptoms. He explains the importance of brain health i…

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Hisense shows its 136-inch TV. Plus, YouTube star Melissa Maker talks cleaning tech. Get the skinny on the new ‘American Home Shield’ app. 39:08

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I catch up with David Gold, President of Hisense USA at a press event in NYC. We hear about the company’s success and a pair of new televisions Also from NYC, tech lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong share some spring tech ideas – including a sub $100 smartwatch with crazy battery life Home maintenance tips via live video chat? Learn all about the new…

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With measles on the rise, what we can learn from past epidemics 29:51

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As the U.S. health system grapples with new outbreaks and the risk of old diseases making a comeback, we're looking to the past to inform how people in marginalized communities can prepare themselves for how the current administration might handle an epidemic. On this episode, a conversation with historian and author Edna Bonhomme, about her latest…