Reviews
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I’ve listened to the Wired podcast (Gadget Lab) for years. This new podcast is great. My one request is PLEASE find a way to shoehorn a recommendations section in (you can call it something different & pretend it’s not a legacy from the old pod - I won’t tell anyone!) I’ve learnt &...”Read full review »
The Kebab Theif via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/27/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Beginning: eh
And too many adds”
@12#3$4& via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/24
“If you’re interested in thinking and learning, don’t bother with this podcast.”
SRJB-MB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I really enjoyed your most recent two shows, RTO and Living Forever. Both of these were topics that were discussed in my house prior to my finding your podcast. Right now I especially like that while there is ‘some’ politics there is not a lot. I haven’t browsed through all of your shows and...”Read full review »
BYStech via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/24
“I say this to save time for the people who complain about a podcast that will necessarily get political and then complain that the podcast has a political leaning and framework through which to interpret the world. Bias does not mean non-factual. You cannot do anything with mere facts. To make...”Read full review »
MVVBT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I am a long-time Gadget Lab listener, and I looked forward to your transition to a new and broader scope. I confess that I am disappointed with your first two episodes.
To put this in context, I should say that I am an early-stage Boomer. So, I am probably not your target audience. From time to...”Read full review »
Crashes again via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“It’s fresh, insightful and accessible - the new format that really hits the sweet spot! Looking forward to more episodes and if you haven’t given it a listen already, I’d totally recommend!”
drewwilliamburns via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/08/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“On the first episode! 10/10”
harryeldinosaurio via Apple Podcasts ·
Peru ·
11/07/24
“Zoe Schiffer is a great addition. The show is the next best thing to eavesdropping in a coffee shop. Enjoyed the debut!”
Leo Raudys via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I was looking forward to a new show from Wired. As a long time print subscriber I was expecting to see the same fun tone but serious journalism I appreciate from the magazine.
I was thoroughly disappointed in the baseless speculation of what Mark Zuckerbergs clothing tells us about him....”Read full review »
Paul Saade via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/31/24
“Guys. Change your intro, I hate hearing: "Is giving companies access to you genetic information a good idea?" Just make it a different question and we chill.”Read full review »
I sometimes review things via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/18/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“The topics are usually interesting, but Michael is unbearable. Director of culture who barely participates in culture and tech podcast that almost never seems excited about tech.”
ThePanda59 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/28/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Great hosts and guests, interesting topics and amazing vibes!”
EKSLT via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
08/19/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I’ve always found tech interesting as it’s really how we’ve been evolving for the better part of human history. Tech can be overwhelming for someone not au fait in the subject, but I find the subjects covered and the way they are presented very easy to get behind without feeling like it’s being...”Read full review »
Dan Brownlie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/19/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Always an enjoyable listen!”
Reecethemd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Between the annoying fry and the lazy made-up answers (“I get the sense that…”) to fact-seeking questions…I just can’t.”
Oberon6 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Here from Spain!
Loving how casual and cosy the show feels. Keep up the good work!”
Isaacpl via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
04/26/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I wish I had friends that were as nerdy and cool as Lauren and Mike that I could hang out with once a week!”
MainShane via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/26/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I had no idea Wired had a Podcast. I love listening to the commentators. Wired has very articulate and intelligent editors, journalists, and guest experts in their particular fields of comment.”
Shay of Red Robin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Lauren and Mike are super accessible for even those of us who are out of the loop with tech but want a splash of the latest information and discoveries. Feels like you are in the same room with a few smart friends that have cool jobs, and great recommendations. Also, they help inform me just...”Read full review »
fastb73 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I really enjoy this one. Lauren and Mike regularly talk about what I’m thinking and reading about anyway, but they’re smarter and have more information. Also, Lauren’s pronunciation of “button” brings back CT memories. I had a 4th grade teacher who would respond to the same with “Whaddayou, from...”Read full review »
Bc218 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Been listening to you for years, you’re my favorite podcast! An unremittingly sound source of weekly tech, culture, and unrestrained fun. Thanks for all you do, and not least, for being the wholesomest “bunch of English majors”. Much gratitude and respect from Edinburgh, Scotland”
Benibari via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/15/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I usually hate podcasts where two people know each other very well, crack inside jokes, laugh at stupid things etc. However, this one is truly funny. I think the hosts are just smart people with good emotional intelligence level. The topics are interesting and relevant. I will keep listening.”
Blpl Don via Apple Podcasts ·
Finland ·
04/05/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I recently turned 30 and realized I’ve hit the point in my life where I’m less focused on nonsense and “fluff” on the internet and instead wanted to shift my focus on more real-world news and topics. Having worked in the IT field for 10+ years now, I wanted to realign my hobbies and interests...”Read full review »
Immahippie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I have been listening to your podcast for the past two years, it is a welcome treat to my commute! For Michael Calore, if you have not read ‘The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto’ I strongly recommend. 1. Best book ever, 2. Brought me back to music.”
KsCyclist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“We are loving Gadget Lab, make more seasons please!”
joderehigero via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/10/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I listen to lots of tech/science pods so I wasn't surprised to find Lauren & Michael to be smart, insightful & slyly funny. What I didn't expect is their intertwined charisma that comes right over the digital "airwaves." I love this pod. There's much to learn &...”Read full review »
Jack Indabox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Please, Please, Pleeeezzz
instruct your presenters to eliminate the word "like" from their spoken vocabulary.”Read full review »
J K smiff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Such a great podcast! I love listening to this during my morning commute. Easy to listen to and great topics being covered.”
Roxitron via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“This is easily one of the best tech shows. Not only do they cover gadgets, but also the social impact of technology. I absolutely love the weekly recommendations at the end.”
big_nash88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Now former listener her. They have a very tenuous grasp on their own concept. Too many episodes that aren’t about gadgets or tech. For example the reasoning for The Case of the Not Stolen AirPods, was that because a court proceeding happened involving AirPods it was fair game to be on Gadget Lab....”Read full review »
Computer Janitor via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I really enjoy the show, the topics, the closeness of the presenters and the recommendations. Thanks”
JedraA via Apple Podcasts ·
Colombia ·
08/12/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Been listening to this show for about two years. Just listened to the future of Hollywood episode, and I felt compelled to leave a review saying that all the journalism majors (and non-journalism majors) at wired are people *who* do know things about tech!”
yillish via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“LOOK!
Hey, Gadget Lab.
Please, let me start by saying - this is easily a 5 star show. I absolutely love the topics, the host’s friendship-chemistry is incredible, and the audio is wonderful! All are superior!
So, why the 1 star? It’s a last ditch effort, tbfh.
Because I loved this show so...”Read full review »
MoonyThinker via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/23/23
“No murder, no politics, no bros, I learn interesting things every week and Lauren and Mike are great podcast hosts. The recommendation segment is greatly appreciated too.”
georgegeorgegalss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I’m really into the material — tech, platforms, phones, streaming, etc. — but the hosts don’t have the personality and expertise that I expect from Wired and that I get from The Verge, The Ringer, Puck, etc., podcasts.”
Carmen San Diego Zoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Michael and Lauren hit just the right mix of tech product comments with non-tech recommendations at close. It's like grabbing a cup of coffee with friends once a week. Happy 2021 New Year guys.
2023 update
Still a five star podcast for me. I look forward to a weekly visit with Michael...”Read full review »
Silverwing Flyer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I like tech and this is a great poadcast!”
colinturtle78 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/06/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I was listening to this year‘s review of the consumer-electronics show, and the host said that all of the sleep apnea studies that have been done are on men. This is blatantly false, but the show host was using this to promote a new product at the consumer electronic show. This show has factual...”Read full review »
Burned By Adobe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I’ve only been listening for a while but you guys rock you guys are so well knowledgeable…”
???!!!0 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“So why go to CES to deride products? Surely there were many products deserving of mention not derision, hearing aids for example. The rest, if not most of this pod, was a 30 something giggle-fest. At least we were spared Lauren's vocal fry. Sadly this podcast mirrors the decline of the magazine.”Read full review »
waterloo.bob via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/06/23
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Michael and Lauren were taking positions against Elon and Twitter, talking about hate that didn’t align with their hate. Michael didn’t want to read about the left deception and left cover up. Not to mention FBI intrigue and election interference and Hunter’s drug addiction and laptop...”Read full review »
Trepang via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I enjoy each episode and usually learn something new. Sometimes they make me laugh which is awesome, too. I also like that when a physical product or experience is being discussed one of the hosts has had a hands-on experience and can speak on it.”
CB1273 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Wow”
Hdkdkjeoshevjwk138363 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/22
“Over the years this podcast has really fallen off the wagon, the hosts seem to hate the content they cover as part of their job. They frequently bring so much snark to what they’re covering (ie “it’s time to talk about X. Ugh do we have to??”), why even bother?”
slapsh0t11 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“I love this podcast, it provides a great mix of information, humor, and good sense. Thank you”
HullyGulley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/22
☆
☆
☆
☆
☆
“Just another tech show with liberal bias.”
Kane KS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/22
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
Listen now
Artwork or description wrong?
Request an update »
Updates may take a few minutes.
Do you host a podcast?
Track your ranks and reviews from Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more.
