Material

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Material is a weekly discussion about the Google and Android universe. Your intrepid hosts try to answer the question, “What holds up the digital world?” The answer, so far, is that it’s Google all the way down. Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.

Episodes

508: Breaking the Fourth Wall

Google announces the Pixel 9a and then subsequently delays it.

Mar 20

1 hr 4 min

507: Gemini for Robots

Google Gemini is coming to a robot near you. Nothing to worry about here, folks!

Mar 13

1 hr 15 min

506: Manifest Destiny

Manifest V3 is ruining our lives as Gemini helps us get dressed.

Mar 6

1 hr

505: Not to Be Morbid

The Pixel Watch 3 will call for help if you miss a heartbeat. And don't forget to file your request to remove your data from Google Search.

Feb 28

52 min

504: E Stands for Essence

We apologize for talking about the iPhone 16e this week, but is Apple trying to pass off a $600 device as "affordable?" Google would like a word.

Feb 21

58 min

503: Gulf of America

It's happening. Everything is happening, and we're opining about it. Plus, our excitement over Google I/O.

Feb 13

56 min

502: Look

It's a news-heavy show, with earnings, shifts in Google company policy, and a lot of "look" from Sundar Pichai.

Feb 7

1 hr 11 min

501: The Cake Lasted Five Days

Our first episode after a major milestone, and we're catching up on the real stories behind all the flashy Android and Samsung headlines.

Jan 31

1 hr 2 min

500: Enjoy Some Cake

Andy and Flo celebrate 500 episodes of _Material_! No news this week, just vibes.

Jan 25

57 min

499: Don't Be Rude, AI

OnePlus launches a new Android phone, and Google tells its AI podcasting hosts to dial down their attitude.

Jan 16

59 min