Best How Did You Get Here With Tim Smith Podcasts (2025)

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Ashes preview with Sir Andrew Strauss | Is England's preparation enough? How will Bazball do Down Under?! 45:00

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Nas and Ath are joined by the last England captain to win a Test and series in Australia to preview The Ashes on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. Sir Andrew Strauss talks about England's preparations for the tour, facing the Aussie media and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of both sides. He also gives us his his memories…

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458: Johnny Joey Jones—Mind Your Wake 1:30:05

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In honor of Veterans Day, Mike speaks with co-host of The Big Weekend Show Marine Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny Joey Jones, who served eight years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician in Iraq and Afghanistan—where he lost both legs in the line of duty. These days, he's on a mission to highlight those who serve, from American warfighters to f…

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Sir Tim Berners-Lee doesn’t think AI will destroy the web 55:25

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Today, I’m talking with a very special guest: Sir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web. Tim is a legend in the history of the internet. He created HTML and HTTP. It doesn’t really get more foundational than that — Tim was there at the very very beginning of the modern internet. He also has a new memoir out called This Is For Everyone…

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How AI is fueling an existential crisis in education 39:37

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We keep hearing over and over that generative AI is causing massive problems in education, both in K-12 schools and at the college level. Lots of people are worried about students using ChatGPT to cheat on assignments, and that is a problem. But really, the issues go a lot deeper, to the very philosophy of education itself. We sat down and talked t…

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457: Alex Epstein—Did Bill Gates Change His Mind 49:37

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Mike joins author and energy expert Alex Epstein to discuss Bill Gates' surprising new stance on climate change, the growing clash between "human-centric" and "anti-impact" environmentalism, and how the AI revolution is reshaping global energy demands. They also explore what this shift means for philanthropy, fossil fuels, and the future workforce …

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Lyft CEO David Risher on paying drivers more and the shift to robotaxis 1:18:02

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David Risher was on Lyft's board for years, but only stepped in as CEO in 2023, to help turn the company around. He's done pretty well so far, but there are still a lot of open questions for him to face. It's not just competition for riders and drivers Lyft has to deal with; it’s the future of transportation itself, and new AI tools that might take…

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India & SA set up intriguing World Cup final | Where did it go wrong for England and Australia? 45:09

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Ian Ward is joined by Nasser Hussain and Mel Jones to look ahead to the Women's World Cup Final between India and South Africa on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They look back at the two semi-finals where two upsets saw England and Australia beaten and discuss where both matches were won and lost. Plus, Wardy, Nas and Mel pic…

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How Silicon Valley enshittified the internet 1:09:41

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This is Sarah Jeong, features editor at The Verge. I’m standing in for Nilay for one final Thursday episode here as he settles back into full-time hosting duties. Today, we’ve got a fun one. I’m talking to Cory Doctorow, prolific author, internet activist, and arguably one of the fiercest tech critics writing today. He has a new book out called Ens…

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England to see off South Africa? Can India upset Australia? ICC Women's World Cup semi-finals previewed 32:23

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Ian Ward, Nasser Hussain and Tash Farrant preview the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Cup on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. They chat about what England will need to do to get past South Africa and whether India can upset the tournament favourites Australia. Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTub…

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456: Gavin de Becker—Forbidden Facts 2:14:35

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Security expert, author, and entrepreneur Gavin de Becker joins us to discuss his newest book, Forbidden Facts: Government Deceit & Suppression About Brain Damage from Childhood Vaccines—a hard-hitting investigation into how government agencies and industry cover up evidence and manipulate public belief. We also discuss the attempted assassination …

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LexisNexis CEO says the AI law era is already here 1:05:07

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LexisNexis is one of the most important companies in the entire legal system. For ages it's been where you went to look up case law and do legal research. There isn’t a lawyer today who hasn’t used it — it’s fundamental infrastructure for the legal profession, just like email or a word processor. But in 2025, apparently nobody can resist the siren …

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Why GM will give you Gemini — but not CarPlay 1:18:03

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Today’s guests are General Motors CEO Mary Barra and new GM Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson. There’s a lot of big news the company just announced, including a Google Gemini-powered AI assistant that's coming to new cars and an entirely new hardware and software platform coming to the Escalade IQ in 2028 alongside true Level 3 autonomous dri…

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455: Philip Diehl—Flying Over the Hump 1:52:26

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Mike chats with Philip Diehl, the 35th Director of the U.S. Mint and the man behind the most successful coin program in American history—the 50 State Quarters. They talk about the surprising history of the U.S. dollar coin, how a coin gets designed and approved, and the unexpected reason why the mikeroweWORKS Trades Coin—a symbol of American skill …

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Pressure on the hosts, rain frustration & Nas' role at the ICC Women's World Cup 28:13

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Nas sits down to chat with Ian Ward about the latest action and talking points at the Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. After England won a close game against India to qualify for the semi-finals, Wardy and Nas discuss where the result leaves both sides. They also talk about the frustr…

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Zocdoc CEO: "Dr. Google is going to be replaced by Dr. AI" 1:06:06

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Hey everyone, it’s Nilay. I’m back from parental leave, and I’m really excited to jump back into Decoder. Today’s episode is a special one: I’m talking to Zocdoc CEO Oliver Kharraz, and we chatted live on stage at the TechFutures conference in New York City. You’re almost certainly familiar with ZocDoc — it’s a platform that helps people find and b…

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Lady luck shines on England, plus a Rugby World Cup winner talks coaching and backyard cricket! 1:00:46

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Nas and Ath get together for a quick catch-up at the midway point of the ICC Women's World Cup on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast. After the weather saved them against Pakistan, Nas and Ath discuss whether England should be concerned about batting issues as the tournament reaches its final stages. Then, Ath sits down for an ext…

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The EV tax credit is dead. What now? 39:43

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This is Jake Kastrenakes, executive editor at The Verge. I’m filling in for Nilay here while he settles back into full-time hosting duties. We’ve got a very good episode for you today. My guest is Verge transportation editor Andy Hawkins, and we’re talking about the federal EV tax credit. The tax credit expired at the end of September, and there ar…

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Announcing an ad-free Decoder feed for Verge subscribers 0:22

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If you're a paid subscriber to the Verge, there's great news: you can now listen to Decoder, Version History, and The Vergecast completely ad-free. Just head to your Account Settings page to opt-in and start listening without ads. Not a member of The Verge yet? No worries! You can sign up at theverge.com/subscribe to get ad-free podcasts, plus othe…

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454: Amie Ichikawa—You Can't Bring a Vagina to a Penis Fight 1:21:16

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Mike sits down with Amie Ichikawa—former inmate, prison reform advocate, and founder of Woman II Woman, an organization dedicated to protecting the rights and dignity of incarcerated women. Amie shares her firsthand experience in the California prison system, the disturbing reality of fully intact men being housed in women's prisons, and the silenc…

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The AI industry is at a major crossroads 44:02

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This is Hayden Field, senior AI reporter at The Verge and your Thursday episode guest host. It’s been a very big news week in AI, and a lot of it had to do with OpenAI, its DevDay in San Francisco this week, and the viral explosion of AI-generated video thanks to the company’s new Sora app. So I brought in Kanjun Qiu, CEO of AI startup Imbue and a …

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453: Enes Kanter Freedom—In the Name of Freedom 1:21:51

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NBA player turned human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom shares his remarkable journey growing up in Turkey under an oppressive regime, his rise to NBA stardom, and the high personal cost of speaking out against tyranny. From being exiled by his home country to being effectively blackballed from the NBA, Enes opens up about the courage it takes …

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England off to a flyer in the ICC Women's World Cup, Woakes calls time on his international career and play 'Nasser Bingo' with us! 39:40

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Nas has, just about, made it to the ICC Women's World Cup! Ath is back home, but they get together to share their thoughts on the opening matches of the tournament in India, including a great start for England. They also discuss Chris Woakes retiring from international cricket and look at Ravi Jadeja's remarkable all-round stats. Watch every episod…

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Rivian CEO on CarPlay, Lidar, and affordable EVs 50:38

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I’m Joanna Stern, the senior personal tech columnist at The Wall Street Journal, and this is my final Decoder episode filling in for Nilay while he’s out on parental leave. My guest today: Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe. This is RJ’s third time on the show, and it felt like the perfect follow-up to my conversation last week with Ford CEO Jim Farley. I love…

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The good, the bad, and the future of AI agents 46:35

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This is Hayden Field, senior AI reporter at The Verge and your Thursday episode guest host. Today, I’m talking with David Hershey, who leads the applied AI team at Anthropic. I wanted to have David on because earlier this week, Anthropic released a brand-new AI model called Claude Sonnet 4.5 that’s been making waves. So I wanted to sit down with Da…

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452: Payton McNabb—Enough of This Crap! 1:06:36

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Mike sits down with former high school volleyballer Payton McNabb, who was knocked unconscious by a spike to the face, delivered by a male competing on the girls' team, and woke up in the middle of a national controversy. What followed wasn't just a concussion and long-term neurological damage. It was a brutal, firsthand lesson in biology, politics…

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Ford CEO Jim Farley on China, tariffs, and the quest for a $30,000 EV 1:03:22

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This is Joanna Stern, senior personal technology columnist at The Wall Street Journal. I’m the last Monday guest host filling in for Nilay here on Decoder while he’s out on parental leave with his adorable new son, and I’m very excited to be talking today to Ford CEO Jim Farley. I’m a longtime Decoder listener and my favorite episodes are car episo…

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Women's World Cup preview with Mel Jones | Plus, Ashes squad announced & Dickie Bird tributes 52:16

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Nas and Ath are joined by Mel Jones on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast to look ahead to the Women's World Cup in India. They discuss if anyone can stop favourites Australia, how a win could change the lives of some players and whether England can challenge for the trophy. Plus, Mel tells us about the Afghanistan Women's team wh…

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How AI safety took a backseat to military money 42:56

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This is Hayden Field, senior AI reporter at The Verge — and your Thursday episode guest host. I have another couple of shows for you while Nilay is out on parental leave, and we’re going to be spending more time diving into some of the unforeseen consequences of the generative AI boom. Today, I’m talking with Heidy Khlaaf, who is chief AI scientist…

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451: Meredith Olson—Better Education Now 1:33:03

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Meredith Olson is president of Vela, a nonprofit that funds everyday entrepreneurs who are ditching the traditional school model in favor of something a little more… flexible. Vela doesn't run schools—it supports people creating their own. From homeschool co-ops to microschools in living rooms and libraries, Vela empowers parents, students, and ent…

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Ashes preview with Sir Andrew Strauss | Is England's preparation enough? How will Bazball do Down Under?! 45:00

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458: Johnny Joey Jones—Mind Your Wake 1:30:05

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Sir Tim Berners-Lee doesn’t think AI will destroy the web 55:25

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How AI is fueling an existential crisis in education 39:37

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457: Alex Epstein—Did Bill Gates Change His Mind 49:37

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Lyft CEO David Risher on paying drivers more and the shift to robotaxis 1:18:02

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India & SA set up intriguing World Cup final | Where did it go wrong for England and Australia? 45:09

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How Silicon Valley enshittified the internet 1:09:41

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England to see off South Africa? Can India upset Australia? ICC Women's World Cup semi-finals previewed 32:23

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456: Gavin de Becker—Forbidden Facts 2:14:35

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LexisNexis CEO says the AI law era is already here 1:05:07

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Why GM will give you Gemini — but not CarPlay 1:18:03

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455: Philip Diehl—Flying Over the Hump 1:52:26

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Pressure on the hosts, rain frustration & Nas' role at the ICC Women's World Cup 28:13

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Zocdoc CEO: "Dr. Google is going to be replaced by Dr. AI" 1:06:06

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Lady luck shines on England, plus a Rugby World Cup winner talks coaching and backyard cricket! 1:00:46

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The EV tax credit is dead. What now? 39:43

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Announcing an ad-free Decoder feed for Verge subscribers 0:22

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454: Amie Ichikawa—You Can't Bring a Vagina to a Penis Fight 1:21:16

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The AI industry is at a major crossroads 44:02

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453: Enes Kanter Freedom—In the Name of Freedom 1:21:51

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England off to a flyer in the ICC Women's World Cup, Woakes calls time on his international career and play 'Nasser Bingo' with us! 39:40

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Rivian CEO on CarPlay, Lidar, and affordable EVs 50:38

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The good, the bad, and the future of AI agents 46:35

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452: Payton McNabb—Enough of This Crap! 1:06:36

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Ford CEO Jim Farley on China, tariffs, and the quest for a $30,000 EV 1:03:22

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Women's World Cup preview with Mel Jones | Plus, Ashes squad announced & Dickie Bird tributes 52:16

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How AI safety took a backseat to military money 42:56

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451: Meredith Olson—Better Education Now 1:33:03