Topic: Kids Tech

2 chapters across the catalog

Ample Bosom
Episode 1553 1:43:46 - 1:52:03

1553: Ample Bosom

Light Phone II Review, Digital Minimalism

A detailed review of the Light Phone II is provided, emphasizing its E-ink screen and limited functionality (calls, texts, and basic tools). The device is marketed as a tool for digital minimalism, allowing users to leave their "clunky" smartphones behind. While one host praises it as a perfect device for children, the other remains skeptical of the $299 price point and the necessity of being reachable at all times.

Big Sandy
Episode 607 38:47 - 43:54

607: Big Sandy

Silicon Valley, Mike Judge, and Tech Culture Satire

The new HBO show "Silicon Valley" by Mike Judge is reviewed, with the hosts praising its accurate, if painful, depiction of tech industry "douchebags." They highlight scenes involving awkward corporate parties with Kid Rock and the absurdity of tech incubators. While one host finds it difficult to watch due to its realism, they acknowledge Judge's talent for satirizing the "making the world a better place" trope.