Hot Pockets

Hot Pockets

Author: J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado November 18, 2025 Duration: 27:23

On this freshly handcrafted episode of Pop Tech Jam, El Kaiser shares his thoughts about the past, present and future of “Doctor Who,” before jumping into the news with J.D. to discuss recent developments in streaming TV, games, shopping and aggressively priced high-fashion iPhone slings. Just press Play for Episode 388!

 

• “Doctor Who” (BBC)

• Why Disney Ditched ‘Doctor Who’ (Deadline)

• Verizon to Cut About 15,000 Jobs (The Wall Street Journal)

• Netflix Tries Bringing Family Game Night to Your TV (The New York Times)

• Disney+ Exploring “Game-like Features” And AI-Driven, User-Generated Content In Streaming (Deadline)

• MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026: Sources (The New York Times)

• Facebook Marketplace gets new collaborative and social features, Meta AI integrations (TechCrunch)

• Google will let users call stores, browse products, and check out using AI (The Verge)

• Apple to Reportedly Pay Google $1 Billion a Year for Siri's Custom Gemini AI Model (CNet)

• New HomePod Mini, Apple TV, and AirTag Were Expected This Year — Where Are They? (MacRumors)

• Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone (Apple)

• £220 'for a cut-up sock' - Apple's new iPhone Pocket ridiculed online (BBC News)

• Costly iPhone Pocket sells out nearly immediately (Apple Insider)




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.
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