Best Agent Alive Podcasts (2025)

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Startup Stories: How gut health AI toilet startup Throne raised $4M 7:38

2h ago7:38

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The tale of how smart toilet startup Throne landed its seed round is so full of serendipities, one could almost believe it was orchestrated by the hand of Fortuna, Roman goddess of providence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Spotify’s new ‘Upcoming Releases’ hub 7:22

1d ago7:22

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Plus - Amazon rolls out short-form AI-powered audio product summaries for select items; TED’s app launches a short-form video feature ahead of potential TikTok ban Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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calling pacman jones dallas cowboys srecord prediction nba playoffs and more 1:08:29

1d ago1:08:29

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By daceo3cp

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10 things announced so far at Google I/O 2025 8:15

2d ago8:15

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Google I/O 2025, Google’s biggest developer conference of the year, takes place Tuesday and Wednesday at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View and We’ve been on the ground bringing you the latest updates from the event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Emailing like a superhuman 47:27

3d ago47:27

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Loïc Houssier, Head of Engineering at Superhuman, joins us to discuss how AI and LLMs are reshaping the email experience. He highlights challenges related to the variability of user prompts and infrastructure optimization. Loïc emphasizes that a deep focus on user experience and real human workflows is key to building AI tools people actually love …

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It’ll soon be free to publish apps to the Microsoft Store 7:54

3d ago7:54

7:54

Plus - Bluesky takes on ‘Sports Twitter’ with NBA playoff feature; AI dev tools for Windows get a fresh coat of paint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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OpenAI launches Codex, an AI coding agent, in ChatGPT 7:24

6d ago7:24

7:24

Plus, Spotify responds to backlash over public podcast play counts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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YouTube viewers will start seeing ads after ‘peak’ moments in videos 7:54

7d ago7:54

7:54

Plus - The latest Apple Maps update will bring out your bougie sidel; TikTok rolls out a new meditation feature to help you get off the app and sleep Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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TikTok rolls out new accessibility tools 7:43

8d ago7:43

7:43

Plus - SoundCloud backtracks on AI-related terms-of-use updates; Google tests replacing ‘I’m Feeling Lucky’ with ‘AI Mode’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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TikTok launches TikTok AI Alive 6:07

9d ago6:07

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Plus - Airbnb expands into services and experiences, plans more social and AI features; Google is bringing Gemini to Wear OS smartwatches and Google TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Google’s Gemma AI models surpass 150M downloads 5:40

10d ago5:40

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Plus - Microsoft and OpenAI may be renegotiating their partnership; Apple reportedly plans to hike prices of upcoming iPhones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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nba playoffs carr retires? dallas new wr thoughts and more 1:14:50

12d ago1:14:50

1:14:50

By daceo3cp

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Google inks deal to develop 1.8 GW of advanced nuclear power 6:39

13d ago6:39

6:39

Plus, a Florida bill requiring encryption backdoors for social media accounts has failed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Asking chatbots for short answers can increase hallucinations, study finds 8:08

14d ago8:08

8:08

Plus - Match to lay off 13% of staff; Amazon’s newest AI tool is designed to enhance product listings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Model Context Protocol Deep Dive 42:23

15d ago42:23

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In this episode, Daniel and Chris unpack the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a rising standard for enabling agentic AI interactions with external systems, APIs, and data sources. They explore how MCP supports interoperability, community contributions, and a rapidly developing ecosystem of AI integrations. The conversation also highlights some real-wo…

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Spotify’s latest update gives users more control over their listening experience 7:34

15d ago7:34

7:34

Plus - OpenAI wants to team up with governments to grow AI infrastructure; Netflix debuts its generative AI-powered search tool Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Spotify now shows how many times people listened to podcast episodes 8:05

16d ago8:05

8:05

Plus - Instacart launches Fizz, a new app for ordering drinks and snacks for parties; Google debuts an updated Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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OpenAI says its nonprofit will remain in control of its business operations 6:31

17d ago6:31

6:31

Plus - Google is making TV and movies; YouTube is testing a discounted two-person Premium subscription tier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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nba talk Texas Mixtapes used to be hotter than mainstream man vs gorilla 53:10

19d ago53:10

53:10

By daceo3cp

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Apple isn’t announcing price increases — yet 7:25

20d ago7:25

7:25

Plus, Apple changes US App Store rules to let apps link to external payment systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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WhatsApp now has more than 3 billion users a month 7:42

21d ago7:42

7:42

Plus - Nvidia takes aim at Anthropic’s support of chip export controls; Google is reportedly showing ads in chats with some third-party AI chatbots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Why you should double-check your Ray-Ban Meta glasses privacy settings 8:42

22d ago8:42

8:42

Plus - Duolingo launches 148 courses created with AI after sharing plans to replace contractors with AI; Wikipedia says it will use AI, but not to replace human volunteers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Seeing beyond the scan in neuroimaging 42:58

23d ago42:58

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In this episode, we explore the intersection of AI, machine learning, and healthcare through the lens of neuroimaging and epilepsy diagnosis. Dr. Gavin Winston shares insights from his work using MRI data and machine learning to uncover subtle abnormalities in brain function. We discuss the cultural and ethical barriers to AI adoption in medicine, …

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Spotify adds 5M premium users 5:49

23d ago5:49

5:49

Plus - Meta launches a stand-alone AI app to compete with ChatGPT; Yelp debuts AI voice agents for restaurants and service providers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT search with shopping features 7:32

24d ago7:32

7:32

Plus - Google shifts Android news to a virtual event ahead of its I/O developer conference; IBM pledges to spend $150B in the US over the next few years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Google's AI search numbers are growing, and that's by design 7:06

27d ago7:06

7:06

Plus, the Bezos-backed Slate Auto debuts analog EV pickup truck that is decidedly anti-Tesla. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Anthropic is launching a new program to study AI ‘model welfare’ 9:08

28d ago9:08

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Plus - Spotify’s AI playlist rolls out to Asia and more markets; Facebook cracks down on spammy content by cutting reach and monetization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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wrestlemania 41 reactions how to start a podcast and more 1:03:05

29d ago1:03:05

1:03:05

By daceo3cp

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YouTube’s TV app is getting a redesign 8:15

29d ago8:15

8:15

Plus - DOJ reportedly probes Disney-FuboTV deal over competition concerns; Google Gemini has 350M monthly users, reveals court hearing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Study finds social media is not wholly terrible for teen mental health 7:37

1M ago7:37

7:37

Plus - Meta releases its CapCut rival Edits globally; Uber customers can now earn Delta SkyMiles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Airbnb will now show users the total cost of their stay right away 6:52

1M ago6:52

6:52

Plus - Bluesky launches blue check verification; Instagram is using AI to find teens lying about their age and restricting their accounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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ChatGPT will now use its 'memory' to personalize web searches 6:44

1M ago6:44

6:44

Plus, a TikToker sues Roblox over her Charli XCX ‘Apple’ dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Mark Zuckerberg says TikTok slowed Meta’s growth 8:14

1M ago8:14

8:14

Plus - The latest viral ChatGPT trend is doing ‘reverse location search’ from photos; Instagram’s new Blend feature creates a custom reels feed for you and your friends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Open source AI to tackle your backlog 42:04

1M ago42:04

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Vibe coding, agentic workflows, and AI-assisted pull requests? In this episode, Daniel and Chris chat with Robert Brennan and Graham Neubig of All Hands AI about how AI is transforming software development—from senior engineer productivity to open source agents that address GitHub issues. They dive into trust, tooling, collaboration, and what it me…

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TikTok begins testing Footnotes 8:36

1M ago8:36

8:36

Plus - Google used AI to suspend over 39M ad accounts suspected of fraud; Kia is pitching Americans an affordable EV sedan with EV4 debut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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top stories of the week nfl nba and more topics 45:39

1M ago45:39

45:39

By daceo3cp

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Mark Zuckerberg once considered deleting all your Facebook friends 7:44

1M ago7:44

7:44

Plus - OpenAI is reportedly developing its own X-like social media platform; Waymo and Uber prepare to launch robotaxi service in Atlanta this summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Google Classroom gives teachers an AI feature for quiz questions 6:23

1M ago6:23

6:23

Plus -Blue Origin’s all-female crew, including Katy Perry, successfully launched; Nvidia says it plans to manufacture some AI chips in the US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Orchestrating agents, APIs, and MCP servers 42:52

1M ago42:52

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In this episode, Daniel sits down with Pavel Veller, EPAM’s Chief Technologist, to explore the practical challenges of orchestrating many AI agents and managing connections to disparate systems/tools. Pavel shares insights from his hands-on work with agentic architectures and internal tools like "DIAL". Pavel also helps us understand things like MC…

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ChatGPT became the most downloaded app globally in March 7:03

1M ago7:03

7:03

Plus, ex-OpenAI staffers file amicus brief opposing the company’s for-profit transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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YouTube rolls out a free AI music-making tool 7:34

1M ago7:34

7:34

Canva is getting AI image generation, interactive coding, spreadsheets, and more; WhatsApp introduces new features across chats, calls, and channels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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MIT study finds that AI doesn’t, in fact, have values 8:54

1M ago8:54

8:54

Plus - YouTube expands its ‘likeness’ detection technology to a handful of top creators; Samsung’s SmartThings app gets more home automation capabilities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Duke blows game sanders pro day Old tv shows and cartoons what was your favorite? 58:52

1M ago58:52

58:52

By daceo3cp

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Amazon unveils a new AI voice model 8:10

1M ago8:10

8:10

Plus - No, Stripe is not becoming a bank; Snapchat rolls out Sponsored AI Lenses for brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Analyst says Apple, Tesla have biggest exposure to Trump’s tariffs 7:22

2M ago7:22

7:22

Plus - Shopify CEO tells teams to consider using AI before growing headcount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Trump fires head of National Security Agency and Cyber Command 6:09

2M ago6:09

6:09

Plus - Automakers jump on Tesla’s brand woes with discount EV offers; OpenAI says it’ll release o3 after all, delays GPT-5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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YouTube Shorts takes on TikTok with new creation tools 7:54

2M ago7:54

7:54

Plus - Spotify debuts Gen AI ads, programmatic ad buying; ChatGPT users have generated over 700M images since last week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Epic Games CEO calls Apple and Google ‘gangster-style’ businesses 6:59

2M ago6:59

6:59

Plus - Amazon reportedly submits last-minute bid to acquire TikTok; Patreon signs podcast partnerships with Sony and Wondery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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Software and hardware acceleration with Groq 43:24

2M ago43:24

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How do you enable AI acceleration (at both the hardware and software layers) that stays ahead of rapid industry shifts? In this episode, Dhananjay Singh from Groq dives into the evolving landscape of AI inference and acceleration. We explore how Groq optimizes the serving layer, adapts to industry shifts, and supports emerging model architectures. …

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ChatGPT isn’t the only chatbot that’s gaining users 8:09

2M ago8:09

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Plus - Tinder’s new AI-powered game assesses your flirting skills; OpenAI’s new image generator is now available to all users Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy TechCrunch

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