Concession Vessels

Concession Vessels

Author: J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado July 27, 2026 Duration: 27:49
• AI arms race in line for a reckoning after OpenAI hacking incident (ArsTechnica)• OpenAI makes ChatGPT Health available to all US users (TechCrunch)• Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta warn against ‘premature restrictions’ of open-weight models (CNBC)• Tesla, Alphabet lose hundreds of billions in value in post-earnings stock plunge (CNBC)• Apple Plans Overhaul of MacBooks, iMac in Push to Meet AI Demand (Bloomberg)• Patreon Lays Off 20% of Employees as Part of ‘Painful’ Restructuring (Variety)• Amazon Adds Video Games Into Prime Video in Expansion Push (The Hollywood Reporter)• Microsoft is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming for Xbox Insiders (The Verge)• Meta Gives Facebook Marketplace Its Own App Called Seller (The New York Times)• Meta launches new Facebook Verified badge for actual, real humans (Engadget)• Connecting Real People on Facebook (Meta Newsroom)• Introducing selfie for sign-in: a new, easy way to access your Google Account (News from Google)• Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key (Wired)• Salty, Buttery, Astonishingly Lucrative: The $100 Million Market of Popcorn Buckets (The New York Times)• AMC Popcorn Buckets (AMC Theaters)

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.