Best Tech Heads F1 Podcasts (2025)

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(Preview) Understanding the AWS Outage, Resiliency Realities and Innovation Urgency, F1 Heads to Apple TV 29:05

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Subscribe to Stratechery Plus to get all episodes of Sharp Tech, plus Stratechery Updates and Interviews, Sharp China, Greatest of All Talk, Asianometry, and Dithering. To email the show: [email protected] @SharpTechPodcast Channel — YouTube @Stratechery Channel — YouTube The NBA's ESPN Problem Might Finally Be Over — Sharp Text Resiliency and Sca…

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Sinead Rocks Channel 4 Managing Director Nations and Regions - This Is MediaCity 35:55

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This week, we hear from Sinead Rocks, the Managing Director of Nations and Regions at Channel 4. Based in Yorkshire, she’s overseen the biggest change in the broadcaster’s history, as it moved its headquarters from London to Leeds. That’s something she was very familiar with, given she joined Channel 4 from the BBC, where she was involved in its re…

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Why did SoftBank sell off its Nvidia stake? 1:20:16

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including Cloudflare’s glitch that briefly broke half the internet, the U.S. House’s overwhelming vote to release all remaining Jeffrey Epstein files, and Anthropic’s discovery of what may be the first largely AI-led global cyber-espio…

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Episode 5: Behind the Wheel with Max Verstappen, Yuki Tsunoda, and Chris Medland (Oracle Red Bull Racing Drivers & F1 Journalist and Broadcaster) 1:13:04

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Read the full companion blog for this episode at 1Password.com. Episode Notes 00:00 — Opening: From factory to cockpit Calum frames the series finale around how every role and safeguard ultimately serves the drivers’ performance and feedback loops. 01:20 — Guest intro: Chris Medland Calum welcomes Chris Medland and sets up a paddock-level view of l…

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Why Bill Gates is wrong about climate change 1:13:56

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the end of the government shutdown, SoftBank selling off it’s Nvidia stake, and yet another betting scandal in professional sports Next, Bill McKibben is an author, and activist focusing on climate change and other envir…

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(Preview) How Apple Changed the Cellular Economy, What SpaceX Wants to Do With Spectrum, Airlines and Carriers, Yann LeCun Departs Meta 23:04

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Subscribe to Stratechery Plus to get all episodes of Sharp Tech, plus Stratechery Updates and Interviews, Sharp China, Greatest of All Talk, Asianometry, and Dithering. To email the show: [email protected] @SharpTechPodcast Channel — YouTube @Stratechery Channel — YouTube Why Do Carriers Subsidize the iPhone? — Stratechery SpaceX Buys More Spectru…

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Cameron Roach Rope Ladder Fiction Waterloo Road This Is MediaCity 37:23

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Waterloo Road, Bad Girls, Footballers Wives, Casualty, The Five, Gangs of London - Cameron Roach has an enviable CV. The founder of Rope Ladder Fiction speaks to us as Waterloo Road moves into a major new studio space in Trafford as the BBC One hit keeps on growing. While he’s been a Series Producer, Executive Producer, and Sky’s Director of Drama,…

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Episode 4: Driving the Digital Backbone with Matt Cadieux (Oracle Red Bull Racing Chief Information Officer) 46:04

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Read the full companion blog for this episode at 1Password.com. Episode Notes 00:00 — Room tone & setup Brief pre-roll and sound check before the conversation begins. 04:39 — Opening: Digital backbone of a championship team Calum introduces the show and guest Matt Cadieux (CIO); framing the scope from HQ to global race operations. 05:37 — Scale & s…

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHASE FOR BUSINESS - The Small Business Surge: Why Entrepreneurial Growth Is Defying Economic Noise 15:05

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Small business owners are staying optimistic — three-quarters expect revenue gains despite ongoing labor shortages, inflation pressures, and economic uncertainty. Their confidence, fueled by strong demand and increased clarity around tax policy, is driving investment and innovation heading into 2026.…

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(Preview) OpenAI Wants Help from the Government, Apple Taps Google for AI, Q&A on Bubbles, Amazon Groceries, and YouTube TV 18:50

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Subscribe to Stratechery Plus to get all episodes of Sharp Tech, plus Stratechery Updates and Interviews, Sharp China, Greatest of All Talk, Asianometry, and Dithering. To email the show: [email protected] @SharpTechPodcast Channel — YouTube @Stratechery Channel — YouTube The Benefits of Bubbles — Stratechery OpenAI Isn’t Yet Working Toward an IPO…

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This Is MediaCity - Children in Need Special Tommy Nagra 26:57

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With days to go before this year’s BBC Children in Need, we caught up with Head of Content, Tommy Nagra. “This is the business end of our year, it’s a bit like air traffic control, just hoping that all the planes will take off and land nicely.” This will be Tommy’s 8th year at the helm of the charity production broadcast live from MediaCity's dock1…

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The NBA’s betting scandal shows who really runs sports now 1:18:06

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the most recent info on the government shutdown, OpenAI’s deal with Amazon, and Elon Musk’s potential big payday Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Jay Willis, a Fast Company contributing writer and the editor-in-chief of Balls …

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Episode 3: Securing the Digital Garage with Nimesh Kotecha (Oracle Red Bull Racing Group Head of End User Services) 33:49

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Read the full companion blog for this episode at 1Password.com. Episode Notes 00:00 — Opening & Setup Room tone, slate, and introduction to the conversation and series context. 02:02 — Guest Intro: The Digital Garage Calum introduces Nimesh Kotecha and his remit: every login, device, and workflow across Oracle Red Bull Racing. 03:00 — Scope & Evolu…

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(Preview) The Hidden Benefits of Bubble Economics, Microsoft and OpenAI Make a Deal, Notes on Taylor Sheridan, Sora, and Nexperia 32:05

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Subscribe to Stratechery Plus to get all episodes of Sharp Tech, plus Stratechery Updates and Interviews, Sharp China, Greatest of All Talk, Asianometry, and Dithering. To email the show: [email protected] @SharpTechPodcast Channel — YouTube @Stratechery Channel — YouTube An Interview with Substrate CEO James Proud About Building a Disruptive Foun…

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Broadcasting legend Mark Radcliffe BBC - This Is MediaCity 49:13

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There aren’t many people who can say they got emails from Davie Bowie and shared a cheese flan with Kate Bush. But then, Mark Radcliffe is a bit of a broadcasting legend starting out at Piccadilly Radio and getting major shows on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music. Then there’s a Top 20 album and best-selling book. He sat down with This…

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Why Lucy Guo doesn’t think we are in an AI bubble 1:13:15

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the latest on tariffs, layoffs at companies like Amazon and Target, and NBCUniversal’s poaching of Taylor Sheridan. Next, Yaz and Josh talk to Fast Company senior editor Bryan Lufkin about “ghost jobs” and other hiring t…

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Episode 2: When the Threat is Inside with Mark Hazelton (Oracle Red Bull Racing Chief Security Officer) 51:48

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Read the full companion blog for this episode at 1Password.com. Episode Notes 00:00 — Opening at MK7 Calum sets the scene inside Oracle Red Bull Racing’s headquarters, highlighting the blend of speed, secrecy, and security that defines Formula 1. 02:00 — Introducing Mark Hazelton Overview of Hazelton’s 22-year career at Red Bull Racing and his role…

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Mamdani’s poster designer breaks down modern political aesthetics 1:00:01

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You might not know the name Tyler Evans, but you’ve definitely seen his work. He designed Zorhan Mamdani’s iconic campaign poster, led design for Bernie Sanders’ campaign, and was the Teamster’s creative director. Now the creative director for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Evans has a front-row seat to some of the biggest players in progressive politic…

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Energy's next step: A conversation Williams' Jaclyn Presnal (FROM WILLIAMS AND FASTCO WORKS) 30:29

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Host Greg Lindsay talks to Jaclyn Presnal, Vice President of new energy ventures at Williams. They discuss how her team is developing solutions to navigate growing power demands including carbon capture and solar farms.By Fast Company

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Manchester Animation Festival Dr Steve Henderson - This Is MediaCity 34:10

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It is one of the biggest animation festivals on the global calendar, Manchester Animation Festival, returns in November and it’s even more packed than ever. Walt Disney and Industrial Light and Magic are among some of the big names attending this year, as the Festival celebrates all aspects of the animation sector. It also has an exclusive preview …

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Inside Meta’s AI advertising strategy 1:12:11

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the AWS outage, Anthropic bringing Claude to the web, Apple rolling back liquid glass, X launching a handle marketplace, and the latest on the federal government shutdown. Next, Yaz speak to Fast Company senior staff edi…

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Episode 1: Leadership Through Change with Laurent Mekies (Oracle Red Bull Racing CEO and Team Principal) 49:14

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Read the full companion blog for this episode at 1Password.com. Episode Notes 00:00 — Introduction Calum Nicholas welcomes listeners to Securing the Win, setting the stage for how leadership, innovation, and cybersecurity intersect in Formula 1. 01:45 — Taking the Reins Mid-Season Laurent Mekies discusses stepping into the CEO and Team Principal ro…

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(Preview) How America Lost Rare Earths, Netflix Partners with Spotify and Bill Simmons, What Comes Next in the Robotaxi Wars 20:46

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Subscribe to Stratechery Plus to get all episodes of Sharp Tech, plus Stratechery Updates and Interviews, Sharp China, Greatest of All Talk, Asianometry, and Dithering. To email the show: [email protected] @SharpTechPodcast Channel — YouTube @Stratechery Channel — YouTube An Interview with Gracelin Baskaran About Rare Earths — Stratechery Intervie…

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Nick Holmes - TeeClub, Salford Quays - This Is MediaCity 23:06

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A brand new golf concept has opened at Salford Quays, using cutting edge tracking technology so you can play regardless of the weather… We speak to the man behind TeeClub, Nick Holmes, who puts us through our paces on the range and reveals how he’s played alongside a Ryder Cup player and beaten a Masters champion - not a bad claim to fame. “We want…

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We need to stop the AI slop before it’s too late 1:10:01

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On today’s episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation, including renewed trade tensions with China, Instagram’s new approach to protecting minors from harmful content, and Spotify’s new partnership with Netflix. Next, AI video technology has come a long way since 2023’s famous fever dream …

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How to leverage your data for AI - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO 19:11

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In this custom episode brought to you by Capital One, you will hear insights from Capital One’s journey as a data-native organization and leader in enterprise AI. From challenges to tips, we’ll discuss best practices for building a multifaceted data ecosystem that enables people to use data in a well-managed way to better inform key business decisi…

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(Preview) OpenAI Astride the World, Infrastructure Buildouts and Boundless Ambitions, More on Sora and Creation 23:09

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Subscribe to Stratechery Plus to get all episodes of Sharp Tech, plus Stratechery Updates and Interviews, Sharp China, Greatest of All Talk, Asianometry, and Dithering. To email the show: [email protected] @SharpTechPodcast Channel — YouTube @Stratechery Channel — YouTube An Interview with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman About DevDay and the AI Buildout — S…

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Adam Farricker, CEO Empower Youth Zones - This Is MediaCity 34:32

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Empower Youth Zones are all about providing thousands of young people across Greater Manchester opportunities and experiences. Adam Farricker is the CEO and his team are behind the already successful HideOut Youth Zone in East Manchester and as of this summer, the new Salford Youth Zone. Adam explains how the charity is helping young people by givi…

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The house that ICE built 1:09:16

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include OpenAI launching Sora 2, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg stepping down and former PayPal CEO Dan Schulman taking over, Bari Weiss becoming the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, and the latest on the federal government shutdown.…

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How to build a tech stack that enables innovative customer experiences - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO 21:19

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Advertising’s reality TV moment goes 'On Brand' with Bozoma Saint-John 1:04:27

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This month’s episode of Brand New World was largely created during Fast Company’s Innovation Festival, which was held in New York City in mid-September. So, we’re bringing you my interview with Bozoma Saint-John, former chief marketing or brand officer at companies including Netflix, Uber, and Beats by Dre—who also just happens to star on The Real …

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(Preview) Sora 2 and an AI Video Boom, Meta’s Vibes One Week Later, Questions on TikTok, Solar Power, and the iPhone Air 34:47

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Subscribe to Stratechery Plus to get all episodes of Sharp Tech, plus Stratechery Updates and Interviews, Sharp China, Greatest of All Talk, Asianometry, and Dithering. To email the show: [email protected] @SharpTechPodcast Channel — YouTube @Stratechery Channel — YouTube Sora 2 is here — OpenAI Sora the App, Sonnet 4.5 and the Question of Models …

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Maltina Jashari - On track to become Salford’s first F1 Driver This Is MediaCity 36:02

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Maltina Jashari is on a mission to become Salford’s first female Formula 1 Driver. And it’s getting very close for the architectural engineering student, who’s splitting her time between track testing, studying and trying to raise the money to make her dream come true. While very much focused on her future career, Maltina explains that this is also…

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Silicon Valley wants you to stop ‘rolling the dice’ over your future baby’s health 1:24:26

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the federal government shutdown, YouTube settling a lawsuit and paying out $24.5 million to Trump, and a roundup of the latest AI developments. Next, Josh and Yaz speak to senior writer Ainsley Harris about the reproducti…

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How to Accelerate Your Business with Generative and Agentic AI - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO 26:47

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Generative AI and Agentic AI are now raising the stakes on how companies deliver customer value and innovate to stay one step ahead. Accelerating with AI comes down to the long game: technology infrastructure, data, and talent. This episode will focus on practical insights into how top enterprise leaders should approach AI for long term investment,…

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Starbucks' $100 million man shares his vision 1:01:19

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Brian Niccol is on a mission to change how you get your morning coffee, and on this episode, we learn how in Niccol’s first public interview since taking over as Starbucks CEO a year ago. We also run down the latest news on NikeSkims’ first lookbook, Apple’s Liquid Glass launch, and Amazon’s settlement over its deceptive UX — the “Iliad Flow.” Then…

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Emergency Pod: Instant Reactions to MetaAI Vibes 16:15

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Subscribe to Stratechery Plus to get all episodes of Sharp Tech, plus Stratechery Updates and Interviews, Sharp China, Greatest of All Talk, Asianometry, and Dithering. To email the show: [email protected] @SharpTechPodcast Channel — YouTube @Stratechery Channel — YouTube Post by Alexandr Wang — X Add Stratechery to your podcast player Add Ditheri…

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(Preview) Video's Ongoing Victory Over Text, Google and YouTube's Abundance of Opportunity, Six Questions About an AI Bubble 32:39

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Subscribe to Stratechery Plus to get all episodes of Sharp Tech, plus Stratechery Updates and Interviews, Sharp China, Greatest of All Talk, Asianometry, and Dithering. To email the show: [email protected] @SharpTechPodcast Channel — YouTube @Stratechery Channel — YouTube The YouTube Tip of the Google Spear — Stratechery Meta’s AI Abundance — Stra…

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Professor Andy Miah Chair in Science Comms & Future Media at the University of Salford- This Is MediaCity 39:21

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How ethical is GenAI? Will the Olympics embrace esports? Is tech coming after my job? Yes, strap yourself in, because joining us today is Professor Andy Miah, who is Chair in Science Comms & Future Media at the University of Salford. As an expert in the ethical, legal, social and cultural questions around technological change, Andy is the person to…

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Unpacking Away’s business model 1:12:41

2M ago1:12:41

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On today's episode, co-hosts Josh Christensen and associate editor David Salazar, filling in for Yasmin Gagne, discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Jimmy Kimmel’s return, Nvidia's plans to invest $100 billion in OpenAI, and the Trump administration’s unfounded claims about Tylenol. Next, Yaz speaks to Jess…

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How to empower developers to focus on the creative aspects of engineering - FROM CAPITAL ONE AND FC CUSTOM STUDIO 19:59

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In this custom episode from Fast Company Custom Studio and Capital One, you will learn best practices for how companies can help developers move up the stack, including how to reduce infrastructure management, embrace automation and AI-enhanced development, and equip developers with the right tooling. We’ll discuss these best practices through the …

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(Preview) Meta Doubles Down on Smart Glasses, Nvidia Partners with Intel, Notes on the Hidden YouTube Colossus 38:46

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Subscribe to Stratechery Plus to get all episodes of Sharp Tech, plus Stratechery Updates and Interviews, Sharp China, Greatest of All Talk, Asianometry, and Dithering. To email the show: [email protected] @SharpTechPodcast Channel — YouTube @Stratechery Channel — YouTube Meta Ray-Ban Display, Why Less is More, Price and the Neural Band — Stratech…

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Heidi Dawson BBC Head of Salford and Controller BBC Radio 5 Live - This Is MediaCity 24:52

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Heidi Dawson has a double role at MediaCity, being the BBC’s Head of Salford and also Controller of BBC Radio 5 Live - the first radio station to broadcast from here. Heidi says she was one of the first people to put their hand up when the BBC announced its decision to move North and that stems from a “a real burning ambition to be in Greater Manch…

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Navigating the future of agentic AI 48:28

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen are at Fast Company's 2025 Innovation Festival to discuss the latest business news and the event's festivities. Topics include the TikTok deal “framework” with new investors, California lawmakers passing an AI safety bill, Apollo Global Management considering the sale of AOL, and the top…

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WNBA Star Jewell Loyd Is on the Road to a New Black Wall Street 33:04

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Las Vegas Aces star Jewell Loyd has amassed a stack of staggering accolades: garnering two WNBA championships, two Olympic gold medals, and six WNBA All-Star nods, not to mention being anointed as the "Gold Mamba” from the late great Kobe Bryant himself. But Loyd’s impact goes beyond the court. In 2015, she and her brother launched Loyd & Co., a fi…

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(Preview) New iPhones and an Absence of Awe, How Oracle Wins in the AI Era, Questions on MidJourney, Meta, and Armageddon 33:43

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Subscribe to Stratechery Plus to get all episodes of Sharp Tech, plus Stratechery Updates and Interviews, Sharp China, Greatest of All Talk, Asianometry, and Dithering. To email the show: [email protected] @SharpTechPodcast Channel — YouTube @Stratechery Channel — YouTube iPhones 17 and the Sugar Water Trap — Stratechery Oracle stock gains 36% to …

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This Is MediaCity - Katy Atkinson, The Reporters’ Academy 31:36

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We are back with Series 2 of The MediaCity podcast and we start with a focus on the next generation of talent learning their skills here. The Reporters’ Academy gives young people the skills and opportunities to inspire them for future careers in media and beyond. Katy Atkinson explains that while students have been given the experience to work on …

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Google gets to keep Chrome. What does this mean for the future of tech? 1:20:56

2M ago1:20:56

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On today's episode, co-hosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen discuss the latest news in business and innovation. Topics include the latest jobs report, a busy week for IPOs, and Apple’s new slate of products. Next, Yaz and Josh speak with Fast Company contributing editor Alex Pasternack about Google’s ongoing antitrust case. They cover a federal …

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Why the next great sports movie might be created by a brand 1:04:07

2M ago1:04:07

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You know Dick’s Sporting Goods as one of America’s largest and most successful sports retailers. It has used that status to help create an impressive catalog of five feature-length films and 10 short-form or episodic documentaries over the past decade, including the Emmy-winning docs We Could Be King (2014) and The Turnaround (2024). But in August,…

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(Preview) Google and Apple Avert Disaster, More on Kpop Demon Hunters and Hollywood, Mail on Microsoft, Adobe and ASML 21:11

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Subscribe to Stratechery Plus to get all episodes of Sharp Tech, plus Stratechery Updates and Interviews, Sharp China, Greatest of All Talk, Asianometry, and Dithering. To email the show: [email protected] @SharpTechPodcast Channel — YouTube @Stratechery Channel — YouTube Google Remedy Decision, Reasonable Remedies, The Google Patronage Network — …