Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod.
Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod.
Brad Shoemaker, Will Smith
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A must listen every week for me
Brad and Will know a lot about many things in the tech world and do their research when they are about to cover a topic in depth. I enjoy this podcast for the information but also for the fun discussions.
mr foo
Ugh
Loved these guys for decades and followed them both since Whiskey. For two guys who are very intelligent when it comes to tech have truly become out of touch with reality and how the rest of the world actually operates so they understand they understand why companies do things, right or wrong of what companies do the things they are oblivious to but then complain about is insane.
JediMaster Daddy
I miss the cool tech talk.
This show has become an ouroboros of self-reference. Instead of tech now they talk about previous episodes, their recording equipment, their other podcast, and endless references and in-jokes about their discord. Also, Will often speaks with authority about things he has only basic knowledge of. Please learn the phrase "I don't know". It is a beautiful phrase that has fallen out of use.
OB765(63)
Great Chemistry, Fascinating Topics, and Fun Conversation
Really enjoy the show! I’ve come to it in 2023, but at the recommendation of my spouse started at the beginning and have been listening in order. Enjoying all the episodes. I especially like some of the topics that cover the historical development of a specific tech. Thanks for the show!!
podcastsRcool
5 Stars, 2 Hosts
Brad is one of my all time favorites. Loved listening to any of his Giantbomb content, and now I get to hear him with Will too. Don’t miss this one!
Sublimer968
Top of my list!
Podcasts are my listening during daily walks, and Tech Pod is one of the very few that is on the “forget everything else, I’m listening to this now!” list.
sprootie
WS where have you been?
Nice to listen to a podcast with Will again. Enjoy the chemistry with the hosts. Good tech stuff and interesting conversation.
Wonko33
Love This Podcast
I have always enjoyed listening to Bran & Will muse over tech on the various platforms they were on prior to the launch of this pod. My only regret is that I wasn't onboard at launch, these guys are very insightful, funny and clearly do the research prior to speaking on the a topic as well as drawing on their knowledge. Give it a listen you are sure to enjoy it.
Alkutraz
Great Tech Pod
Great hosts, great podcast, great community.
Retrotopolis
Simply the best.
I have followed Brad and Will for close to a decade, their professional yet playful approach to tech is a refreshing and delightful.
Shoemaker is New Meltzer
Great great podcast with one major warning…
Don’t listen if you value your free time. I spent years listening to Brad Shoemaker talk about his NAS and I didn’t think I wanted to dive in until I heard him and Will go in depth about the benefits. Now I’m diving deep into that world. So while there is a lot of episodes that feature great interviews and informative talks about all things tech. The probability you are going to get into a NAS storage hole is extremely high. I don’t think an episode goes by without hearing NAS get a mention. I’m currently looking to upgrade my raspberry pie setup to something more robust. I read NAS subreddits. I can’t get out. So the podcast is awesome if you are into tech. The self driving car episode is one of my favorites. But be warned after a few episodes you’ll be ordering storage drives to set up your own NAS.
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RicardoPrime
Will is insufferable
I’m a huge fan of Brad, but Will’s arrogance is vomit inducing.
hog7$77777
A delight!
I’ve long enjoyed both of these host’s work - only recently learning of this lovely podcast. What a delight! A perfect Sunday podcast. Do I know tech well - nope. Do I enjoy learning and calming charming hosts - you know it!
Lunarbackbone
Meh
Decent podcast but I’ve grown tired of it. Brad comes across as very grounded and enthusiastic in his love of tech and sharing wonderfully nerdy knowledge. Will just comes across as an opinionated jackass and constantly feels the need to insert his political leanings and hatred for anyone who may disagree with his particular political views.
bdubs1986
Outstanding!
This show is part of my Sunday morning routine. I especially appreciate the trips down memory lane when they are discussing the history of tech as it relates to personal computing/gaming.
giblindriver
Must share political views with hosts
I subscribed to this podcast to listen to Will Smith and Brad Shoemaker talk about tech. I can’t recommend this podcast after both hosts decided to use this podcast as a way to target listeners with different political views. I hope that Giant bomb can stay clear of these hate fueled ramblings.
Gratefuldead207
Love it
I’ve been a fan of these guys for years. I don’t know why it took me so long to find this!
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z1999
Will, you got your way
When I saw the title of this weeks show, I had a bad feeling about it. Thank you for the warning that this podcast is not about tech, but is just a platform for Will to get on his soap box. I was able to determine in less than 5 minutes that I was no longer in your listener demographic. Now I have a better idea why you are no longer with Tested and the separation was never mentioned by either side.
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Ddougm
Best tech show, period.
I already looked forward to Sundays for a mountain of other reasons, however this podcast has easily shot up to the summit. Great content presented in a way that perfectly walks the line between easy to understand for laymen but not so basic it puts off experts. That's a very tough balancing act to achieve, but Will and Brad hit the mark every week. Even when they talk about a topic I don't have any interest in I never regret listening to the whole thing because they make everything sound interesting and engaging.
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Vanderhelm
I love this show
These guys shoot the hay about all the topics I care about in a fun and entertaining way. Cutting edge tech edutainment right here.
whatauniquenickname
I’d sooner listen to big willie style on repeat
Gave this a go as I enjoy Brad on giantbomb, but his honest unassuming personality is consumed by Will Smith's pompous swollen attitude. Will is one of those guys with a toxic combination of zero self awareness, intellectual egotism, and intense narcissism. Naturally, such a guy would become a podcaster where he's free to dispense ignorant opinions and half-baked theories as robust academic truths to anyone who'll listen.
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crustycornholio
Excellent Podcast
This is one of my favorite podcasts. Even though I don’t alway understand the subject matter, I am always eager to learn about new things. They are very competent hosts and are able to speak on a wide range of topics. Very informative and entertaining. Highly recommend.
Allthegoodnamesaretaken42
Just the right amount of information
Brad and Will spend just enough time to cover a single subject for an overall survey. They make their best attempt to explain a subject from their understanding and if they don’t know.. they admit it with followup info and errata correction from previous episodes. I am glad I found it late because I am listening to everything back to back and it is awesome. Keep it up guys!
T.Woolf
Ranking of Windowses
Really enjoyed the stroll down memory lane of all the different versions of Windows and their assorted issues and breakthroughs!
Rylee Wllison
Always interesting
Each week is a deep dive into one technology topic. I often learn something new. The topics and the banter never fail to keep it engaging.
Stevenpaulr
Sweatpants!!
Great podcast duders! Tech and good conversations are a win win.
Chancely_S
Enjoyable Experience
Very enjoyable experience listening to Brad and Will’s podcast. They go just deep enough to always touch on something I haven’t heard, but not too deep that I loose interest. Monday mornings aren’t so bad now that I can listen in on the previous days podcast.
Riverforton
My favorites joined together!
Whenever these two got on the same podcast it was always my faborite banter and now they formed their freindship into its on Pod. Love it!!
Faite
Great content
Really enjoy Brad and Wills take on tech.
rgrevgamer
The podcast I didn’t know I needed
Brad and Will answer all the corner questions I’ve always wondered about but never spent the time to investigate. Thanks!
leeagillespie
Everything I know of tech is cuz of you guys
Great job keep up the great work! Been a fan of Tested and Still Untitled since basically the beginning. Back when Will was doing coffe videos on the tested you tube channel. Was sad when u left Tested but excited ur back with a new podcast.
annoying but it works
Two great hosts that go well together
It’s a great listen combining 2 of my favorite podcast people.
restlessoak
Entertaining and educational
Brad and Will obviously have fantastic chemistry, but it's rare to find a podcast that is extremely fun to listen where you will learn tons. A must listen.
Shlem
Great pod
Great pod, good chemistry. Very informative. A+++
Sagopor
I like this ...
I know will ONLY from the Tested.com podcast/show. I "tested" this when they started it and have not missed an ep since. I like it.
plaws0
Two great tech guys better together
Do you listen to Giant Bombcast or did you listen to Tested then you know these guys. Just two guys chatting about tech topics. They know what they are talking about and how to produce a good podcast. It is is amazing what 1000’s of hours of practice can do.
Hoyty76
Relaxing and Engaging
Two of my favorite presenters delivering a podcast that feels like eavesdropping on the pair over lunch. For a future episode, I’d love to hear about setting up a private multimedia server, like Plex. Is that the way to go? What’s there to know? Keep up the excellent work!
rokuthirteen
Learning in a cozy way!
Charming podcast where I can learn big things in approachable and digestible ways. Brad and Will do a lovely job at navigating topics in a focused but conversational style that ends up being a delight to listen to.
_KLind
Love this pod cast. Smart. Charming.
Einstein famously said once that if you can’t explain it simply enough for a six-year-old to understand, you don’t really understand it yourself. Well, if that’s the standard, Will apparently knows (and understands) everything. Thankfully, he and Brad share what they know every week!
Bill Bellwood
Love it!
Love the podcast, keep up the great work!
Leon2ky
The Corgi of Podcasts
Two eloquent chaps talk about a specific technology topic every week but cover a broad spectrum of topics such as existentialism and apt metaphors of dog like automobiles. Seemingly short but charmingly garrulous, you’ll want to take a bite of the best listening available in this modern tech based universe!
AlwaysBeClothing
INSIGHTFUL & CHARMING
THE SOUTH MOVED TO CALIFORNIA & NOW HOST A TECH PODCAST
iamJonahHill
Great show
Always interesting unless it’s not but I always learn something
Eugene McG
A Gross Oversimplification: Willsplaining Tech
I love Will and Brad, but this show is essentially Will mansplaining tech to Brad. The topics seem to be ones that they are interested in, but don't have deep first hand knowledge in outside of the modem/router episode. Get some real experts on here, fellas! Will: let Brad be the expert every once in a while.
Narthaniel Kwark
A Welcome Companion for the Monday Commute
My go-to resource for sweatpants-related tech podcasting
RandomExpletive
Just the tech pod I didn't know I wanted
Really like the format of doing deep dives into a specific tech every week. Brad and Will are really well informed on the topics they speak on and are very entertaining to listen to!
bonkyonk
Ruining my life
A great way to get more Brad and Will in your life. If you don’t know them they are a pleasure to hear talk about just about anything.
Corymg
Great podcast from 2 great dudes
Brad and Will are awesome. This podcast is a great part of my Sunday errand/chore routine. Topics have been interesting and informative.
S Spiegel
Replaces hanging out with friends
Like hanging out with friends and talking about interesting and irreverent things but without the bother of having to talk or have friends!
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