Tech Hygiene

In this episode, we talk with a real-life lithium miner who tells us the inside story of how technology needs to get dirty to keep running.

In this episode, Loren and John discuss the meaning of art, talent, and the future of collecting. It's actually pretty thrilling.

You owe us $2 million. Sorry.

Jeff Bezos can now focus on other things, like his hot Mr. Clean body. 

In this episode we talk about Loren's millions and John's ridiculous 3D printing hobby.

In this episode we talk about a16z building a news site, the world of Reddit Wall Street, and Apple TV+++.

In this episode, we talk about the death of physical events and how Parler spit up millions of megabytes of data.

This episode we talk about Parler, Twitter, and how nice it will be to never talk about those things again.

In this episode we talk about lizard people, Biden, and the Digital Service.

Sorry, but it is. Join us for our last episode of the year.

In this episode, we interview a startup founder and investor and talk to an AI.

Not really, though, because his choice makes perfect sense.

In this episode, we talk about slack, Microsoft, and bitcoin, mostly in that order.

In this Thanksgiving episode we talk about the problem of Substack and how we're both to old to understand fame. WARNING: The audio on this one is pretty rough, unfortunately. Sorry about that.

In this episode we talk about Elon's spaceflights, the new Apple Silicon, and what we still hate (hint: it's TikTok).

Let's talk about Apple in this episode... and also new presidents.

In this episode we keep ourselves sane by talking about how much we love Ted Lasso AND how Trump will barricade himself inside his house. Good times.

In this episode we talk about Zoom banning Zoom calls about Zoom and the problem of censorship online. 

In this episode we bring on tech guru Paul Boutin to talk about WFH and the future of tech in politics. 

In this episode, we talk about Triller, Facebook, and kindness on the internet.

Loren gets an invite to Clubhouse and hilarity ensues.

Hello, faithful listeners. I've been running the Technotopia podcast for a number of years and, frankly, it's been some of the most fun I've had in my life. That said, I wanted to explore tech in a bit more depth and connected with my friend Loren to build out Tech Hygiene, a chat show about how to stay sane when tech is going nuts. While I love the idea that tech can save us, it's not doing a very good job so we made this podcast. I love to hear from you about the change. I'm at [email protected]. Thanks!

This episode of Tech Hygiene features tales of Elon Musk and details about John's new book.

In this episode, John and Loren talk bitcoin.

Wondering what blockchain is about? Adam B. Levine is my favorite expert and in this podcast he explores why we need cryptocurrencies in the first place.

Twitter, Facebook, and Kanye - we explore them all in this new podcast.

I'm doing a new podcast with Loren Feldman about tech and social media. Check it out and tell me what you think!

Dane Bjorklund is a developer and designer and currently senior creative at B-Reel. His work took him to LA from NYC and he shared with us the difference in tech cultures. 

Ryan Gorman is a writer and marketer who shared his experience as he dealt with COVID-19. 

What do you get when you cross an Apple blogger with a blacksmith? Basically you get Josh Centers, a writer with a background in prepping. Centers is an author and talks about preparing for the future and makes some excellent points on the need for a home first aid kid.

Ralph Echemendia is the Ethical Hacker and we take a moment to reflect on the current pandemic and what working from home will look like in 2021 and beyond. Ralph Echemendia is the Ethical Hacker and we take a moment to reflect on the current pandemic and what working from home will look like in 2021 and beyond.

Faith Popcorn is the original futurist and an amazing thinker and speaker. I spoke to her about her amazing career and what she sees coming down the road. 

EWC is a site dedicated to good news. Why? Because creating a news diet of "healthy" content can change our moods, our attitudes, and our lives. We talk to the co-founders of EWC about their new app and the need for news.

Cindy Gallop is the founder of MakeLoveNotPorn and we have a SFW convo about both. Check it out.

Patrick Perini is a programmer and entrepreneur and he has some fascinating ideas about social good and tech. 

In this episode of Get Funded we talk to investor Slava Rubin about the future of early stage investment and his founder story. You can subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/getfunded

Hillel Fuld is a startup booster who has been an amazing force in Israeli tech. In this podcast we talk about his work as a "sucker" and the value of nationhood in the future. 

This week I talk to Melina Papadopoulos about the future of communications in an always-on world. 

Investor Vitaly Golomb on the next pandemic

Brian Rodgers hit 300 lbs and discovered he was going to die of obesity. In less than a year he dropped 160 pounds and built a new business. We talked with him about the future of BBQ and his view on food.

Ralph Echemendia is the Ethical Hacker and we take a moment to reflect on the current pandemic and what working from home will look like in 2021 and beyond.

In this episode we bring back Eliot Peper whose new book, Veil, explores the future of climate change.

In this episode I talk to Chris Dancy again. Dancy is a breath of wonderful, fresh air in this time of crisis and he's got some great ideas how to stay sane.

In this episode we talk to writer Peter Cohen about his take on connected health and how to stay optimistic in awful times. Get full access to Great Reads By John Biggs at johnbiggs.substack.com/subscribe

Jason Kneen is a developer and Dad who has been working and thinking about IoT for kids and families. In this episode, we talk about the future of the smart home. Get full access to Great Reads By John Biggs at johnbiggs.substack.com/subscribe

Author Lindsay Goldwert has written a new book on BDSM, power, and growth (https://www.amazon.com/Bow-Down-Lessons-Dominatrixes-Everything-ebook/dp/B07TFB5339/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=goldwert&qid=1576168541&sr=8-1) . It's an amazing read and she joins us to talk about her experiences and the women she talked to as she built it from concept to finished product. Get full access to Great Reads By John Biggs at johnbiggs.substack.com/subscribe

This week we have Ryan Cousineau, an amateur futurist with some interesting ideas on energy and future cities. Get full access to Great Reads By John Biggs at johnbiggs.substack.com/subscribe

In honor of our 200th episode please enjoy the first episode, an interview with Mark Stevenson writer of An Optimist's Tour Of The Future and a reluctant futurist. Get full access to Great Reads By John Biggs at johnbiggs.substack.com/subscribe

Joe Boldan, founder of YaJoe, talks to us about the future of undies. Get full access to Great Reads By John Biggs at johnbiggs.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk to patent attorney Krista Contino Saumby who talks to us about patents, the Godly Powers, and the future of international inventors. Get full access to Great Reads By John Biggs at johnbiggs.substack.com/subscribe