Apple Just Folded

Apple Just Folded

Author: J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado September 13, 2026 Duration: 37:36
Summer’s over and El Kaiser and J.D. prepare for the fall with a round-up of news headlines, including a breakdown of what was announced at Apple's annual September product prom. El Kaiser also reviews two models of Soundbrenner’s in-ear monitors and offers his opinion. All this and more on PTJ 393!• Apple Unveils the iPhone Duo, a Foldable Phone That Costs $1,999 (NYT)• Ride or Die (Amazon Prime Video)• GPT-6 Astra Is Here — and OpenAI Thinks It May Kick Off the AGI Era (WIRED)• YouTube cracks down on ‘ghost creators’ (Semafor) • AI tools that take notes for GPs could miss vital information, study suggests (BBC News)• Microsoft opens up Xbox Cloud Gaming with new pay-as-you-go option (The Verge)• 'Dungeons & Dragons' Live-Action Series in the Works at Netflix (The Wrap)• ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Officially Sets Disney+ Streaming Release Date (Collider)• Why The Mandalorian & Grogu Flopped At The Box Office & What It Means For Star Wars' Future (ScreenRant)• Soundbrenner in-ear monitors

Tune into POP | TECH | JAM for a weekly conversation that feels like grabbing a coffee with friends who are just as obsessed with the latest streaming series as they are with the inner workings of a new gadget. Hosts J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado steer this independent audio magazine, blending sharp commentary on movies and television with insightful, accessible discussions about the technology shaping how we experience all that culture. Each episode is a deliberate mash-up, finding the unexpected connections between a trending app and a classic film, or how a breakthrough in tech might influence the next must-watch show. You'll hear thoughtful reviews, dig into news that matters across these intertwined worlds, and get a sense of the genuine curiosity and rapport the hosts bring to every topic. This podcast thrives on that energetic mix, creating a space that’s both informative and engaging without ever taking itself too seriously. It’s less a formal broadcast and more of a dynamic, ongoing jam session-hence the name-where pop culture and digital life collide in entertaining and thought-provoking ways.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
What the FLoC? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:22
The Dynamic Duo discuss a flurry of hardware announcements along with news from Google, Apple and Amazon, El Kaiser also shares his thoughts on HBO's 'His Dark Materials' series and JD has tips for home design before you…
Going Places [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:17
Red Rover [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:53
El Kaiser shares his thoughts regarding later seasons of 'The Expanse' on Amazon Prime and 'WandaVision' on Disney+ and J.D. has a smattering of tech news along with resources on how to find out when you and your family…
Now, Voyagers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:27
El Kaiser and J.D. ponder the latest Web whimsy, as well as Google and Apple's fight against the ongoing problems of the world, other tech news and fun things to do with your smartphone's camera.
Pour One Out for Arecibo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:31
After long, unintended absence, El Kaiser and J.D. are back to praise The Mandalorian, chew on the news, talk audio hardware and mourn the loss of the iconic radio telescope at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory.
At Last [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:35
News on Apple finally rolling out its four iPhone 12 models, Facebook finally bans Holocaust-denial content and and a House committee finally produces its report on Big Tech and monopoly plus a review of AKG K553 MKII he…
Power Plays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:09
El Kaiser and JD get back to business with a pile of news and this week's episode also offers suggestions for science-fiction television entertainment to temporarily make you forget the current state of this world.