Podcast · 276 episodes
Better Offline, page 7
by Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts · English
Better Offline is a weekly show exploring the tech industry’s influence and manipulation of society - and interrogating the growth-at-all-costs future that tech’s elite wants to build. Combining narrative-form storytelling, one-on-one interviews and panel-based discussions, Better Offline cuts through the buzzwords and obfuscation of the tech industry, investigating and evaluating the schemes and scams of everyone from cryptocurrency scumbags to the greediest of the venture capital elite. Tech industry veteran Ed Zitron and a dynamic coterie of guests will help listeners understand the who, how and why of how tech’s most powerful players are changing the world - for better or for worse.
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Monologue: Is Anthropic Killing Cursor?In this episode, Ed Zitron discusses the recent price hikes imposed by Anthropic on its largest customer, Cursor, signaling the onset of what he terms the "Subprime AI Crisis." The discussion…10 Jul 2025 · 11 min
Make Fun Of Them, Pt. 1The podcast examines how the tech industry influences society and critiques its growth-at-all-costs mentality.9 Jul 2025 · 30 min
Monologue: You Should Get Into VinylIn this episode of "Better Offline," host Ed Zitron presents a monologue advocating for the enjoyment of vinyl records in today's digital age.4 Jul 2025 · 11 min
Radio Better Offline: Gare Davis, Victoria Song, Allison MorrowA weekly show exploring the tech industry's manipulation of society and the implications of a growth-at-all-costs mentality by tech elites.2 Jul 2025 · 1 h 15 min
Monologue: Did OpenAI Steal Another Startup's Idea?In this episode, Ed Zitron investigates a legal dispute involving OpenAI and a startup named IO Products.27 Jun 2025 · 11 min
NVIDIA Vs. The Media ft. GamersNexusIn this episode of Better Offline, Ed Zitron is joined by Steve Burke from GamersNexus to discuss NVIDIA's dealings with the media, the impact of AI on technology showcased at Computex, and the…25 Jun 2025 · 47 min
Monologue: OpenAI Vs. MicrosoftIn this episode, host Ed Zitron delves into the escalating tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft, highlighting the precarious nature of their partnership and the possible implications for the AI…20 Jun 2025 · 9 min
Radio Better Offline: Pablo Torre and David RothIn this episode, host Ed Zitron is joined by Pablo Torre from "Pablo Torre Finds Out" and David Roth from "Defector." They engage in a lively discussion about independent media, the elements that…18 Jun 2025 · 1 h 25 min
The Era of the Business Idiot, Part 3Better Offline is a weekly show that delves into the tech industry's impact on society, scrutinizing the growth-at-all-costs mentality promoted by technology elites.13 Jun 2025 · 35 min
The Era of the Business Idiot, Part 2is a weekly show hosted by Ed Zitron that delves into the tech industry's influence on society and critiques the "growth-at-all-costs" mentality prevalent among tech elites.12 Jun 2025 · 33 min
The Era of the Business Idiot, Part 1A show that critically examines the tech industry's influence on society, focusing on the problematic growth-at-all-costs mindset.11 Jun 2025 · 27 min
Monologue: The AI Job Loss ConA weekly exploration of the tech industry's influence on society, highlighting growth-at-all-costs mentality and examining the schemes within the tech sector.6 Jun 2025 · 6 min
The Truth About Software Development with Carl BrownA weekly show that examines the tech industry's influence on society, exploring the implications of growth-at-all-costs mentality in technology.4 Jun 2025 · 58 min
Monologue: Don't Buy A Switch 2, Get A Handheld Gaming PCIn this episode, Ed Zitron discusses the current landscape of handheld gaming PCs and argues against purchasing the new Nintendo Switch 2.30 May 2025 · 7 min
The Better Offline MailbagIn this episode, host Ed Zitron and producer Sophie Lichterman engage with listeners by addressing various questions about technology, life, and the Better Offline podcast itself.28 May 2025 · 42 min
Monologue: Jony Ive and OpenAI's New BS MachineIn this episode, Ed Zitron critiques OpenAI's acquisition of Jony Ive's hardware startup, raising concerns about the validity and implications of the deal, which was valued at $6.5 billion in stock…23 May 2025 · 11 min
Saving Games Journalism With Giant BombSaving Games Journalism With Giant Bomb21 May 2025 · 44 min
Monologue: How Better Offline Saved MeIn this episode, Ed Zitron shares a deeply personal monologue about how the creation of Better Offline and the process of writing "The Man That Destroyed Google Search" significantly impacted his…16 May 2025 · 9 min
Empires of AI With Karen HaoIn this episode of *Better Offline*, host Ed Zitron engages in a deep discussion with Karen Hao, author of *Empire of AI*.14 May 2025 · 52 min
Monologue: Sam Altman's BS Eye Scanning StartupSam Altman's BS Eye Scanning Startup9 May 2025 · 12 min
Tariffs and The End Of Affordable Computing w/ Steve BurkeA weekly show exploring the tech industry's impact on society, focusing on the manipulation and the consequences of a growth-at-all-costs mentality within the tech elite.7 May 2025 · 38 min
I'm Mad As Hell, And I'm Not Gonna Take It AnymoreA weekly exploration of the tech industry's influence on society, focusing on manipulations and growth-at-all-costs mentality prevalent among tech elites.2 May 2025 · 28 min
Monologue: Why We Need Tech Criticism More Than EverIn this monologue, Ed Zitron discusses the urgent need for more effective and vigorous criticism within the tech industry.1 May 2025 · 7 min
The BS BubbleIn this episode, Ed Zitron expresses his frustration with the tech media's uncritical acceptance of narratives surrounding OpenAI and the broader AI industry.30 Apr 2025 · 31 min