Techsplaining
A podcast in which Jon, our resident tech expert, sets about trying to explain the latest technology trends to 'the man on the street' Simon, who can't be doing with the hyperbole.
Episode 1: Podcasts
19 March 2017
Jon's great idea to record a podcast with Simon doesn't turn out too well, when he admits he doesn't like them very much…
Episode 2: The Internet Of Things
19 March 2017
The conversation starts well but descends into rambling tales of flying unicorns and Star Wars pizza.
Episode 3: Big Data
23 March 2017
In this podcast, we learn how brightly coloured cars aren't necessarily the safest, and why Jon shouldn't tell jokes.
Episode 4: Cybersecurity
25 March 2017
A digression into APIs before tackling cybercrime, viruses and hacking. And who hasn't been onto the Dark Net?
Episode 5: Artificial Intelligence
2 April 2017
Buzzword or reality? A mystery voice chimes in - is that the Singularity itself talking?
Episode 6: Connected and Driverless Cars
10 April 2017
As Jon dives into the rise of the robots, Simon can't wait to play him his new jingle.
Episode 7: Bitcoin
15 April 2017
Jon covers Bitcoin and its globally-spanning repository Blockchain, which Simon admits is actually a bit interesting.
Episode 8: Programming
23 April 2017
The history and current state, from Ada Lovelace to the present, becomes uncomfortable as Simon brings his programmer friend Dom.
Episode 9: Gaming
30 April 2017
Having admitted he knows very little about gaming, Jon drafts in his son Ben.
Episode 10: Gaming 2
10 May 2017
Simon and Ben from a great discussion on consoles and beyond... with Jon not getting much of a word in edgeways.
Episode 11: Future of Work
14 May 2017
Simon and Jon put their awkwardness behind them to cover the impact of technology on employment. They succeed, largely.
Episode 12: Ransomware
19 May 2017
Jon and Simon cover the economics of extortion, based on a ransomware attack that affected organisations across the world.
Episode 13: Computer failure
31 May 2017
Simon asks how a massive company like BA can fail to keep its critical computer systems running after a power surge.
Episode 14: Healthcare
23 June 2017
The pair discuss the latest developments in healthcare technology. And they totally get to the point really quickly.
Episode 15: Social Media
28 August 2017
With the hashtag now ten years old, Simon and Jon have a think about just how social media has changed the world.
Episode 16: iPhone 8
6 September 2017
Jon and Si talk about new and improved features, and ramble on about mobile and music history.