Grok Spock

Grok Spock

Author: J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado July 16, 2025 Duration: 26:12
While counting down the minutes to the new season of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” this week, El Kaiser and J.D. discuss recent developments in the tech world and reflect upon the opening-weekend box office for the latest Superman movie. Spin up PTJ 382 to listen in!Google confirms it's 'combining' Chrome OS and Android into a single platform (Android Authority)Is A.I. the Future of Web Browsing?  (The New York Times)xAI and Grok apologize for ‘horrific behavior’ (TechCrunch)After Linda Yaccarino’s Departure As X CEO, Will Elon Musk Once Again Flip Off Advertisers In Favor Of AI? (Deadline)It’s YouTube vs. Netflix as the Streaming Wars Come Down to 2 (The New York Times)“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” (Paramount+)“Superman” opens to sky-high $217 million at global box office, becoming DC's biggest premiere since “The Batman” (Entertainment Weekly)ACASIS Mac Mini M4 Workstation 8-in-1 Dual SSD 40Gbps DockDell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor - U3225QEAstropad Luna Display

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: 170

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Podcast Episodes
Looking for Satellites [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:47
El Kaiser and J.D. roll through the news of the past few weeks with plenty of opinions along the way.
Season's Greetings! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:46
The new season of Pop Tech Jam kicks off with El Kaiser's thoughts on the most recent Suicide Squad reboot/remake/reimagining and includes J.D.'s usual roundup of technology and nerd news headlines — plus some tips for t…
The Empire Hacks Back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:36
El Kaiser would like Batman to have at least one nice day and J.D. ambles through the major announcements from this year's Apple's World Wide Developers Conference plus the latest tech headlines.
Infrastructure, Weak [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:57
El Kaiser and J.D. discuss the country's broadband connectivity fund to help narrow the digital divide and kweliTV, a streaming service that highlights authentic Black stories. El Kaiser also shares his views on Marvel's…
Deep Purple [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:12
On this week's episode, El Kaiser and JD ponder the purple iPhone and Apple's other pile of spring product announcements, as well as other headlines from around the tech world.
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.