On this episode of Pop Tech Jam, El Kaiser and J. D. discuss the potential impact of the current writers’ and actors’ strikes on the entertainment industry, as well as the emergence of Threads as a challenge to Twitter in the micro-blogging Thunderdome. And, ever the sonic connoisseur, El Kaiser also explores the modern-era revival … Continue reading PTJ 368: “Quadio! Hie thee hither to Threads!”
On this week’s episode, El Kaiser and J.D. ruminate on flimsy smartphones and even flimsier superhero movies. And El Kaiser offers advice to a PTJ listener about finding an affordable microphone for podcasting at home. Links to Things We Mentioned in the Episode:• Shure Microphones• Yeti Microphones• RIP to my Pixel Fold: Dead after four … Continue reading PTJ 367: Sounding Off!
After a year trapped in The Joker’s lair, El Kaiser and J.D. staged a daring escape through Gotham’s subway tunnels …oh, never mind. After a year of life events and work schedules GETTING IN THE WAY OF THINGS, El Kaiser and J.D. are back with some thoughts on recent developments in the technology and pop-culture … Continue reading PTJ 366: The Return of Pop Tech Jam
Figured it was time for a change…
Howdy, Jammers! Our apologies for the extended silence and lack of snark these past several months! We deeply regret not being able to pine for the Artemis I launch, offer our deep analysis of Andor and Wednesday and, most importantly, warm our hands over the tire fire that is now Twitter. Life got in the … Continue reading An Announcement From Pop Tech Jam
El Kaiser and J.D. find a few minutes to discuss Apple’s various announcements from this month’s World Wide Developers conference — along with a roundup of recent TV-viewing options. Boot up PTJ 365 right here! Apple unveils new ways to share and communicate in iOS 16 (Apple) iPadOS 16 Preview (Apple) watchOS 9 Preview (Apple) … Continue reading PTJ 365: On the Big Apple Bus
June is here, and with it, the old-new adventures of a certain Jedi Master — and plenty of other fine programs to stream. El Kaiser and J.D. also mull recent tech news, and, for the audio-curious, El Kaiser discusses the digital audience interfaces he uses in his recording work. You can find it all here … Continue reading PTJ 364: Yo! Can We Get a Little Help Here, Obi-Wan Kenobi?
On this episode, El Kaiser and J.D. catch up after an unintentional hiatus to discuss current events — including Elon Musk’s fluctuating deal to buy Twitter, the rapid demise of CNN+ and Apple’s decision to retire the iPod after 21 years. Spin up PTJ 363 right here! Hackers Replace Russian TV Schedules During ‘Victory Day’ … Continue reading PTJ 363: Bye, ’Pod
Samsung has kicked off the year in new phone hardware with updates to its Galaxy line — including a $1200 Ultra model that comes with five cameras, a stylus and a 6.8-inch screen. El Kaiser and JD ponder the possibilities, along in a roundup of other tech headlines and a preview of this year’s new … Continue reading PTJ 362: New Galaxies
As 2022 spins up, El Kaiser and J.D. check in on NASA’s big new fancy space telescope and other recent tech headlines. This week’s episode also features some thoughts on The Expanse and tips for adjusting your privacy settings in Android 12 and iOS 15. You can find it all here on PTJ 361! “Spider-Man: … Continue reading PTJ 361: Webb Slingers
