Reviews
Please curb your descriptions of literally everything as “kind of” or “sort of” 🙏 Love this podcast and the hosts. I’ve been a regular listener since the first episode and am always excited to see it on my feed on fridays.
LeeJamesM via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/29/23
Nice topics, love the humor
Reviewguyok via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/29/23
The hosts seem knowledgeable, but I feel like the constant jokes and laughing over content get in the way of what I tune in for, the show’s subject matter. I’ve never listened to the end of an episode as a result, so I stopped altogether. Rapport is great, but it’s half the show.
StupendousMan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/25/23
I look forward to Fridays because of this awesome podcast. The interchanges are hilarious and the information is wonderful. I am always quoting info as if i know what I’m talking about. The guests are knowledgeable but Kevin and Casey don’t let them get too haughty in their descriptions of what’s...Read full review »
Janet -unique-nickname via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/24/23
This is one of my all time favourite podcasts. The news is informative and the hosts are so funny! Love love love it!
AZAR1A via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 09/22/23
There is way too much laughing over serious topics. The show would be a lot more informative if the hosts didn’t insist on adding unnecessary humor in every single conversation.
AC19842010 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/22/23
I look forward to this show every week! They’re so funny and break down the stories in a very thoughtful way.
Dr. Pigler via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/22/23
The hosts are always informative and have a great sense of humor.
jeufhruc via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/20/23
Usually I would give this show a 5 but had to stop listening this week as Isaacson got the mic for Musk mythology. To talk about Musk without immediately acknowledging the impact of extraordinary wealth on him as well as how everyone around him behaves is just bad journalism. Single-minded focus...Read full review »
Awesomenan69 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/17/23
While I groan at the thought of another podcast featuring two white dudes talking, I can’t help myself. The hosts make me laugh out loud every week. They provide a useful recap of each week’s tech headlines. They make stories accessible without being condescending, and their rapport is a...Read full review »
klaricar via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/15/23
It's a struggle because the topics covered are interesting, however, (and I'm really not sure how to express this succinctly) the reporting does come across deeply uncritical of tech capitalism and culture. This in itself isn't *necessarily* an issue, but it does leave the topics...Read full review »
metalheadmanguy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/15/23
The topics they talk about are great, and so are they :)
=* - *= via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/13/23
Occasionally some interesting content but they spend way too much time cackling over their stupid jokes
maestrovt via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/11/23
I love this podcast. The reporting is top-notch, but not dry at all - I love their personalities, and they are hilarious as well.
Truthsayer808 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/10/23
When I first started listening, this podcast had really interesting info on all the newest tech and ai. Now, they seem to have run out of content. They fill the 45 minutes with mostly nothing, with most of the news being about events or other things that most listeners won't want to listen to...Read full review »
Maloni Pastroni via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/09/23
Lots of yucks with its self-obsessed, juvenile host-bros. Annoying beyond belief, and alarming that NYT would think this dumbed-down approach is either cute or appropriate for the subject.
MissionManSF via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/08/23
I love this podcast. It’s funny, intelligent, and interesting. The reporting on AI is terrific because it’s understandable without being too simple. I really enjoy the discussions from events like riding EVs in SF or visits to Microsoft and Google. This podcast is a weekly highlight i enjoy while...Read full review »
MMc? via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/04/23
I couldn’t take the episode where the hosts were laughing and talking loudly over each other about the stupidity of a fallen crypto king. It’s surprising to hear this sort of cheapening of journalism from the New York Times.a serious issues demand a little bit more humility and a lot more sincerity.
jj9843 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/02/23
For 2 people that I consider to be good journalists, it’s very disappointing how little fact checking they do. The entire show is essentially “a tech company’s PR department said this, so it must be true!” I really wanted to like it, but I’ll be unsubscribing.
haifraz via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/02/23
This podcast always brings a smile to my face. Great personalities giving a lot of good information. Look forward to it every week!
Noreen-12 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/02/23
If there’s a Pulitzer for aw shucks credulity the guy from the Times should win it. In discussing reporting done by his colleagues (who incidentally should pants him by the water cooler imo) that unmasked a cabal of billionaires buying up land to start a private city outside of San Francisco, his...Read full review »
Sebbazillion via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/01/23
I listen to this podcast with my 13 year old daughter on long drives. Very good! Also guys check out reMarkable for note taking. Like writing on paper that will go to your devices and will translate to text and searchable.
Florida mon via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/01/23
I am a software developer and this podcast is the only reason I know anything about the tech industry. It’s the only podcast I always listen to right after it comes out, because it’s entertaining, informative, and Kevin and Casey have the greatest chemistry. Cannot recommend it enough.
Jackie Chan Jr. via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 08/30/23
Jokes and asides interfere with storytelling and the news. Nails on chalkboard
MacChampy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/25/23
The info itself is often interesting and useful, but I find the forced laughs and attempt to sound chatty unbearable
cookiepuss1 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/25/23
I like hearing the tech news, generally skip the interview episodes, especially if they are with a CEO. It just feels like listening to a press release as a conversation. But in general, interview shows are a different vibe than a news program. I am more interested in the overview, in shorter...Read full review »
ptwas via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/25/23
When the show first kicked off it had a good balance of serious content and light humour. As of August 2023, it’s almost too painful to listen to. For much of the show, the format has become formulaic. Kevin says something interesting and Casey replies with some lame pun or quip. Repeat. Please...Read full review »
Kateminster via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/25/23
Lots of really well-vetted information, but we are not here because we want to hear the hosts giggle incessantly—we want to know about the tech shaping our world, in a smart and unambiguous way. Please cool it with the jokes. It’s overkill
sodabroda via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/25/23
The amount of effort put into researching a topic is basically; read corporate press release, paraphrase corporate sponsored research (AirBB drivel) No deep thoughts or critical questions…no opposing representation and on the rare occasion they do have an opposing voice (self driving cars) they...Read full review »
mjname via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/25/23
There is a lot of cruft in the show so far, meaning 20 minutes of content that isn’t interesting and is rather self-absorbed. I am also struck by the hosts and guests being mainly male light guys. Mix it up, people!
ASBehn via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/24/23
I heard ads for this show and honestly didn’t think I’d like it. Two dudes talking about tech?? Not for me. However, I’m now an avid listener. They are incredibly funny and thoughtful and break down super boring complicated tech news and make it fun. SUCH a delight.
hrose480 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/23/23
I laugh out loud frequently listening to this show! And I get caught up on the latest in tech. As a non-tech person married to a tech person, this comes in handy!!
utlandet via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/23/23
Kacey Newton is a gem. Kevin Roose has some Hot Takes on morality with AI that are a little spicy my tastes, but the podcast is great. Informative and entertaining. Keep it up!
JD.Sims via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/21/23
One of my favorite podcasts. I always wait for it and cherish the time to enjoy it. Usually great topics and the banter between Kevin and Casey is priceless. Who needs to speed up a podcast if Casey does it for you? 😅
tumbleweed67 via Apple Podcasts · Sweden · 08/19/23
I really want to like this podcast, but I think there needs to be more critical thinking about the effects of new technology and the alternatives that exist, particularly around AI, autonomous vehicles, social media platforms, etc. The hosts have significant blind spots, and it’s incredibly...Read full review »
noatak via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/18/23
Hilarious and brilliant. Fall into the addiction.
Susan's iTunes via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/18/23
I’ve been listening to Hard Fork since it begun and have enjoyed a lot of it, but I’m pretty disappointed in their interview with Safe Street Rebels. Kevin and Casey seemed to have wilfully misunderstood the purpose of their protest.
joelhumphries via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 08/17/23
I usually love this show but I just listened to the latest episode and was totally grossed out by Casey and Kevin’s tone when interviewing the transit activists. Every time they interview a big executive from a societally harmful tech company (Instagram, Microsoft, etc.) they’re so jovial and...Read full review »
periwinklefish92 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/16/23
Really disappointed by the contrast between the episode where they spoke to the CEO of Cruise (softball questions, no criticism) and the episode where they interviewed activists pushing back on the proliferation of autonomous cars. They could not wrap their heads around the idea that streets...Read full review »
podcast barbie via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/16/23
This podcast provides a good rundown of major tech news of the week and there are some fun segments, but the hosts’ greatest skill lies in pitching softballs to big tech CEOs. Hard questions are few and far between (unless you’re a critic of some part of big tech) but even the “tough questions”...Read full review »
breeeeen via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 08/16/23
Hosts are very knowledgeable and likable and the topics are interesting for someone like me who has a passing interest in technology and social media but doesn’t work in the industry.
Casnh via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/15/23
These guys are very intelligent. They are neither cute, witty, nor funny… at… all. But the way they guffaw at what they would consider their own jokes, proves that the Dunning-Krueger Effect is most applicable to senses of humor.
my cup do not touch via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/15/23
Love this show. Wonderful coverage of what’s happening in the industry, but also quality conversations about the philosophical underpinnings of human/technology interactions that will shape the future. Love hearing their voices and get a good laugh in every week.
Hubers Boobers via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/13/23
You fill the hole that Reply All left in my robot heart ❤️
Williamskalison via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 08/13/23
Eye-catching headline aside, my point is, this is a very pale male podcast.
assedttyuo via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/12/23
Sadly Casey’s voice has way too many shrill peaks to listen to for long.
Ina2io via Apple Podcasts · New Zealand · 08/12/23
I love this podcast in some kind of ridiculous, obsessive way. I would listen to Kevin and Casey talk about anything - they are so informative and insanely funny! Been listening since the first episode and I hope it continues for as long as possible. Hear that NYT?
ExistentialAng via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 08/11/23
Love love love love this podcast. Probably my favorite right now.
StLouisNatw via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/11/23
I came to this because one of the hosts made the podcast Rabbit Hole which I found incredibly informative and critical on all the things deserving criticism in the tech industry. This podcast, however, is just a soulless regurgitation of everything tech companies say about themselves, with barely...Read full review »
Sydhhd via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/11/23
When you interview guests who are fellow tech folk, it’s all pandering easy questions. When you interview an activist group, it’s hostile pushback. “Just a dog, not a human” is your response to a concern about autonomous vehicle related deaths. Really? I used to like this show for its balanced,...Read full review »
ll8734 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/11/23
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