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Tek With Josh
by Joshua Rodriguez
A tech podcast for the Average Joe, In this podcast we cover all tech and we give our honest opinions.
Episodes
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Episode 45 - Microsoft and Apple October Announcements
EPISODE 45: MICROSOFT AND APPLE'S OCTOBER ANNOUNCEMENTS Magnetic USB-C, NVIDIA's Return, Siri AI, and Apple's $299 Upgrade Problem October is bringing some interesting hardware from Microsoft and Apple, but just because something is new doesn't mean it's worth upgrading. In this episode of Tek…
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Episode 44 - GoogleBook, New SnapDragon And Josh Lied?
🎙️ Tek With Josh — Episode 44 GoogleBook, New SnapDragon And Josh Lied Googlebook Arrives, Snapdragon Hits 5 GHz, and I Bought the iPhone Anyway Joshua said he was going to wait until next June before upgrading his iPhone. That plan lasted roughly a day. In this episode of Tek With Josh, Joshua...
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Episode 43 - Why Josh Ordered A Mac Studio
Joshua bought a Mac Studio—but the reason has a lot less to do with simply wanting a faster computer than it does with AI. In this episode of Tek With Josh, Joshua explains why his growing use of AI agents pushed him toward buying an M5 Ultra Mac Studio. He breaks down how he currently uses…
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Episode 42 - Apple Enters the Fold
Apple has officially entered the foldable phone market. In this episode of Tek With Josh, Joshua breaks down Apple’s September event, including the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, the long-rumored iPhone Duo foldable, updated Apple Watch models, AirPods 5, and the features that actually stood out...
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Episode 41 - The Fold 8 Made Me Yawn
Tek With Josh – Episode 41 The Fold 8 Made Me Yawn Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. As a longtime Fold owner, Joshua was looking forward to seeing the next evolution of Samsung's foldable lineup. Instead, the announcement left him...
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Episode 40 - Steam Machine Dead On Release?
Episode 40: Steam Machine Dead On Arrival? Valve has officially revealed the Steam Machine, complete with pricing, specifications, and a release date. The idea behind the device is simple: bring the Steam experience into the living room with a compact console-like PC that runs SteamOS and gives...
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Episode 39 - WWDC 2026 Is An S Year
# Tek With Josh – Episode 39 ## WWDC 2026 Is an S Year Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote has come and gone, and after all the speculation and anticipation, Joshua believes this was an "S Year" for Apple. Not an S-tier year, but an "S" year in the classic Apple sense—similar to the iPhone 3GS, 4S, and...
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Episode 38 - LG Was Weird And I Miss Them
🎙️ Tek With Josh — Episode 38 LG Was Weird, and I Miss Them LG is gone from the smartphone market, but their impact is still everywhere. In this episode, I take a look back at one of the most experimental companies in mobile technology and why I think the industry lost something when they left....
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Episode 37 - The PDA Era Was Weird and Amazing
The PDA Era Was Weird and Amazing When Every Phone Tried to Be Something Different There was a point in time when buying a phone felt like stepping into a completely different ecosystem. Before smartphones became standardized around iOS and Android, the mobile industry was filled with strange...
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Episode 36- Running a Full Tech Workflow Alone — The Reality No One Shows
Tek With Josh – Episode 36 Running a Full Tech Workflow Alone The Reality No One Shows Starting a podcast sounds simple until you actually try to build the process yourself. There’s this idea that all you need is a mic and a topic, and while that’s technically true, it skips over everything that...
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Episode 35 - My Favorite HTC Phone
My Favorite HTC Phone The Phone That Made Me Want to Tinker There was a time when phones still felt like something you could explore. Before everything became streamlined and predictable, devices invited you to learn them, adjust them, and sometimes even break them just to see what they could...
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Episode 34 - Why I stopped Wearing My Apple Watch, Should You?
Episode 34 — Why I Stopped Wearing My Apple Watch When Convenience Stops Being Necessary There was a time when the Apple Watch made perfect sense. It solved a very specific problem—letting you stay connected without constantly reaching for your phone, especially in environments where that wasn’t...
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Episode 33 - The Mac Pro Didn’t Die - It Just Stopped Making Sense
Episode 33 — The Mac Pro Didn’t Die — It Just Stopped Making Sense The Quiet Shift That Left the Mac Pro Behind There was a time when the Mac Pro represented something more than just a desktop. It was the machine you looked at when you wanted the best Apple had to offer, even if you never planned...
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Episode 32 - Why New Phones Don’t Feel New Anymore
There’s a moment that’s become very familiar. You open a brand new phone, set it up, start using it… and almost immediately realize it feels exactly like the one you just replaced. It’s faster, sure. The camera is a bit better. The screen is a little brighter. But the feeling is the same. Nothing...
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Episode 31 – Everything Apple Releases This Week
Breaking Down the iPhone 17e, M5 Macs, MacBook Neo, and Studio Display XDR Apple had a busy start to March with a wave of new hardware announcements, and in this episode of Tek With Josh, I walk through everything Apple released during its spring announcement week. From the new iPhone 17e to...
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Episode 30 - My Thoughts On The S26 Ultra
In this episode of Tek With Josh, I share my honest thoughts on the newly announced Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. While it’s easily one of the most powerful Android phones Samsung has ever released, raw specs don’t always translate into meaningful upgrades for everyday users. I walk through what...
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Episode 29 - HTC, I Miss You
In this episode of Tek With Josh, I take a break from current tech news and go back to the company that made me fall in love with smartphones in the first place: HTC. Before phones became uniform slabs of glass, HTC was experimenting, taking risks, and giving users tools that encouraged curiosity...
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Episode 28 - Apple Creator Studio
In this episode of Tek With Josh, I take a close look at Apple’s newly launched Creator Studio plan and explain why it feels different from most subscription offerings we see today. This isn’t just another bundle of apps. Apple is clearly trying to collapse the entire creative workflow into one...
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Episode 27 - Clicks Communicator
In this episode of Tek With Josh, I reflect on the rise of minimalist tech and the growing desire to simplify our relationship with the devices we use every day. As smartphones become more powerful and more distracting, there’s a renewed interest in technology that does less on purpose and helps…
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Episode 26 - The iPhone Foldable Rumors: Apple’s Next Big Bet?
Rumors and renders of a foldable iPhone are starting to feel more serious, but does that mean it’s something worth buying? In this episode of Tek With Josh, I break down why Apple’s rumored iPhone Fold could be a major moment for the company, and why I personally wouldn’t buy one at launch.…
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Episode 25 - Last-Minute Tech Gifts I'd Actually Buy
Last-Minute Tech Gifts Real Tech Gifts Without the Gimmicks In this episode of Tek With Josh, Josh breaks down last-minute tech gift ideas that actually make sense. No sponsored picks, no gimmicks, and no throwaway tech that ends up forgotten in a drawer. This episode is designed to stay…
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Episode 24 - Flagships of Yesteryear: Phones That Still Hit Different
Overview In this nostalgic episode of Tek with Josh, Josh takes you back to the golden age of smartphones and breaks down the four devices that defined their eras: BlackBerry OS, Palm OS, iOS, and Android. These weren’t just popular phones — they were the ones that hit different and truly shaped...
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Episode 23 - Holiday 2025 IOS vs Android OS
In this Holiday 2025 episode of Tek with Josh, Josh delivers a detailed and real-world comparison of iOS vs Android OS for anyone choosing a new smartphone. As someone who uses both an iPhone 17 Pro Max and a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold, Josh breaks down what each mobile operating system does…
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Episode 22 - An Apple User’s Thoughts on Z Fold 6 After 7 Months
In this episode of Tek With Josh, I go over my thoughts about the Z Fold 6 after over half a year with it. Can it replace the iPhone in my pocket and would I recommend you get one?
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Episode 21 - Can The M4 iPad Pro Replace my M4 Pro MacBook Pro
In this episode of Tek with Josh, I answer the age-old question, can an iPad replace a MacBook? I have an M4 in the iPad and a M4 Pro in the MacBook Pro but the cpu isn’t the deal breaker. The iPad’s software can’t keep up with the MacBook and even with the “pro” level apps it can’t hold a candle...
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Episode 20 - The S25 Just Proved My Point
In this episode of Tek With Josh, we go over the newly announced s25 and the state of tech in the united states. This episode is more of a rant but hope you enjoy it.
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Episode 19 - RCS to iOS
In this episode of Tek With Josh, we go over a big change that is coming to iOS. RCS is coming to iOS finally and I’m going to tell you why you should care. So let’s dive in.
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Episode 18 - The Rise of Prepaid Wireless
In this episode of Tek With Josh, I go over the recent rise of prepaid cellular services. Surely you have seen advertisements for Mint Mobile and Visible Mobile, but are they worth switching to? That’s what I will tackle in this episode and I will also give you examples from personal experience.
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Episode 17 - Enter the Fold?
In this episode of Tek With Josh, I go over the topic of foldable phones. In the past, I was against the idea of foldable phones but over the years my thoughts on the matter have changed. If Apple announces a foldable in this year’s keynote I may even pre-order it.
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Episode 16 - Is Cord Cutting Still Worth it
In this episode of Tek With Josh, we revisit Cord Cutting. The last time we spoke about it, it was almost a no-brainer but things have changed. Streaming has raised its prices but also lost some key networks. Let’s dive in.
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Episode 15 - 2FA Failed Me
In this episode of Tek with Josh, I talk about what happened to my Facebook account last week. We all believe that 2FA makes our accounts unhackable, but I learned the hard way that this wasn’t the case.
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Episode 14 - The Rise Of Handheld Gaming
In this episode of Tek With Josh, I go over why handheld gaming is on the rise. In my opinion, in a few years, handheld gaming will be as big as console gaming. As of recording this podcast, you can have a gaming computer in the palm of your hand with the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
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Episode 13 - AR and VR
In this episode of Tek with Josh, we go over the new Apple Vision Pro and also touch on the AR/VR industry as a whole.
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Episode 12 - Is Ai Taking Over
In this episode of Tek with JoshI go over the internet’s favorite topic, Chat Gpt, and Ai. On one hand, it is a great tool but on the other hand, it can be exploited and could cause problems in the future. In this episode, I go over the pros and cons of these ai technologies and my thoughts on them.
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Episode 11 - S23 Ultra Should You Upgrade
In this episode of Tek With Josh I talk about Samsung’s latest flagship. In my opinion, phones have lost that wow factor and I go over that in a mini-rant.
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Episode 10 - Holiday Gift Ideas
In this Episode of Tek With Josh, I go over some last-minute stocking stuffers. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed and you forgot to get a gift for that one person or multiple people and you don’t want to break the bank. What are you to do? Don’t worry here are some great gift ideas that…
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Episode 9 - USB C
In this episode of Tek With Josh, we go over USB C. Yup that's right, I made a whole episode about the USB connector. Even though USB C is on more and more devices doesn't mean that it’s the same port. List to find out more.
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Episode 8 - Cloud Gaming
In this episode of Tek With Josh, I go over cloud gaming. As we lean more on the power of the internet and we are even streaming our games. For as low as free you can stream games through the cloud. Is it worth it, find out in this episode?
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Episode 7 Do Specs Matters
This episode was inspired by the new Pixel 7 devices. Looking at what the phone offers and its’s benchmarks got me thinking. On paper, the phone doesn’t hold up but it is an amazing phone which holds its own. Listen in to find out why the specs don’t tell the whole story.
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Episode 6 Securing Yourself Online
This episode of Tek With Josh is focused on privacy. The inspiration for this episode is from YouTube channels like All Things Secure and my daily usage of a VPN outside of work. The stories in this episode are all true and the services I personally use and I have not been paid to use them.
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Episode 5 The Era of the Cord Cutter
In this episode of Tek With Josh, we go over the history of cord-cutting. Cord cutting is not a new thing and over the year it has evolved. But I believe right now it has just reached its peak. The reason for this revelation is The Peanuts.
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Episode 4 Should you buy used tech?
This is a short and simple episode that answers the age-old question, should you buy used tech? I have purchased used tech but there are some items I wouldn’t buy used. Here’s my take on this.
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Episode 3 - New Era For the Internet
In this episode of Tek With Josh, I go over the biggest change in the internet since high-speed internet. The names of these innovations are Starlink and T-Mobile Home Internet. No, I am not kidding these two services are impacting the way many use the internet. I go over some general info on…
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Episode 2 - The 2021 iPad Pro Just Changed The Game
Apple just announced the 2021 iPad pro and it is making me preorder on April 30th. In my opinion this is the biggest innovation to the iPad since the original pro was announced. In this episode, I go over the best new features of it and why I think it’s a must-buy.
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Episode 1 - 5g Is It Worth The Hype?
In this episode of Tek With Josh, I go over 5g and it’s value. Should you go out and get a new phone or is it just a fad? I weigh in on this subject and compare it to the previous generations of mobile networks.
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Episode 00 - Who is Josh
This is the introductory episode of Tek with Josh. This is a quick episode where I tell you a little about my tech background and what I will go over in this podcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A tech podcast for the Average Joe, In this podcast we cover all tech and we give our honest opinions.
HOSTED BY
Joshua Rodriguez
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