PTJ 290: Foibles & Fables

PTJ 290: Foibles & Fables

Author: J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado October 20, 2018 Duration: 28:35
Facebook's public-relations department probably had another busy week, with all sorts of walkbacks and investigations concerning the company's products and practices. El Kaiser and J.D. discuss some of the major events, as well as changes to the way Twitter enforces its rules and the State of New York investigating the net neutrality comments wars. J.D. also offers a look at the SmartNews app — which as its name implies — tries to gather online news in an intelligent way. Set your nav computer for Episode 290!

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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Podcast Episodes
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.
Battle Royale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:43
El Kaiser has thoughts on Star Wars: Resistance and J.D. shares some tips on what to do with your old gear after you upgrade to new stuff. All this and more, right here on PTJ 343!
Summer Grilling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:45
The recent weather across much of North American isn't the only thing that's been a little toasty — TikTok, Big Tech and the kids who hacked Twitter last month are also feeling the heat.
Tick Tock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:09
El Kaiser and JD have questions — and opinions — but just dial up PTJ 341 to get answers to some of their inquiries!
Money Walks [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:14
El Kaiser and J.D. discuss The Social Network's latest moves, along with the other tech news of recent days, like Apple's World Wide Developers Conference announcements and product updates from Google.
Power to the People [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:31
El Kaiser and J.D. drop in for a quick roundup of tech news, including rising tensions at social media companies, ongoing pandemic fallout and the newfound popularity of... online word-processing software.