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
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
The conversation starts well but descends into rambling tales of flying unicorns and Star Wars pizza.
Episode 3: Big Data
In this podcast, we learn how brightly coloured cars aren't necessarily the safest, and why Jon shouldn't tell jokes.
Episode 4: Cybersecurity
A digression into APIs before tackling cybercrime, viruses and hacking. And who hasn't been onto the Dark Net?
Episode 5: Artificial Intelligence
Buzzword or reality? A mystery voice chimes in - is that the Singularity itself talking?
Episode 6: Connected and Driverless Cars
As Jon dives into the rise of the robots, Simon can't wait to play him his new jingle.
Episode 7: Bitcoin
Jon covers Bitcoin and its globally-spanning repository Blockchain, which Simon admits is actually a bit interesting.
Episode 8: Programming
The history and current state, from Ada Lovelace to the present, becomes uncomfortable as Simon brings his programmer friend Dom.
Episode 9: Gaming
Having admitted he knows very little about gaming, Jon drafts in his son Ben.
Episode 10: Gaming 2
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
Simon and Jon put their awkwardness behind them to cover the impact of technology on employment. They succeed, largely.
Episode 12: Ransomware
Jon and Simon cover the economics of extortion, based on a ransomware attack that affected organisations across the world.
Episode 13: Computer failure
Simon asks how a massive company like BA can fail to keep its critical computer systems running after a power surge.
Episode 14: Healthcare
The pair discuss the latest developments in healthcare technology. And they totally get to the point really quickly.
Episode 15: Social Media
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
Jon and Si talk about new and improved features, and ramble on about mobile and music history.