Five Favorites
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThe Five Favorites podcasts covers the best stories in social media, digital marketing, and technology every week. Co-hosts Chris Barrows and Amir Zonozi help their listeners stay informed of all the top stories in an interactive and fun, radio-show style podcast.
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Episodes
Episode 111 - The One Where We Musk Talk About Silk Robes and Superhero References
October 01, 2018 01:25 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBOn this episode, Amir is strangely obsessed with silk robes. Also, Elon Musk gets a call from the SEC. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favorites 1. Elon Musk agrees to resign as Tesla chairman in settlement wit...
Episode 110 - The One With What's His Nuts
September 24, 2018 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBOn this episode, Adobe gets robbed of the "Hot Topic" spot by Amazon's surprise event. Also, we officially record the podcast from our parent's basement — so we're legit now. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favor...
Episode 109 - The One With Our Annual Diet of Apple [Fall Apple Event Special 2018]
September 17, 2018 07:01 - 25 minutes - 20.4 MBOn this week's (second) episode, our hot topic gets its own episode. Also, Zonozi gets his annual fall freakout as he gets to talk all things Apple iPhone and beyond. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This episode features discuss...
Episode 108 - The One With The Tale of Two Bezos
September 17, 2018 07:00 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MBOn this episode, Amazon doesn't get an honorable OR dishonorable mention — but it gets two mentions nonetheless. Also, millennials [and probably Gen Z] are killing fast food. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favori...
Episode 107 - The One With Two Dads and a Podcast
September 10, 2018 07:30 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBOn this episode, Amir is back and ready to podcast. Also, we kick-off Season 3 with a super-sized episode. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favorites 1. Elon Musk teases electric plane design and smokes weed on ...
Episode 106 - The One Where Baby Watch Is Over
September 03, 2018 11:11 - 34 minutes - 27.5 MBOn this episode, #Zonozibabywatch is over and we congratulate Amir on the arrival of Hudson. Also, a look ahead to Apple's September 12th event that would make Amir proud. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favorites...
Episode 105 - The One Where We Aren't Sponsored By DJI
August 27, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBOn this episode, it's all about dongles again. Also, Amir is still here - again — but #ZonoziBabyWatch is on. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favorites 1. Dongles have been Apple’s top-selling products for the ...
Episode 104 - The One Where We Hacky Hack Hack
August 20, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBOn this episode, Amir is still here. The baby isn't born yet. That alone should excite people unless they really want Jeff Higgins to join the show again. Also, the AP Stylebook has a way with words. Imagine that. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the w...
Episode 103 - The One With The Streaming Mouse
August 13, 2018 07:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBOn this episode, mobile news galore invades the podcast. Also, friends don't let friends use Bixby. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favorites 1. Magic Leap One AR headset is out now for $2,295, but only in six ...
Episode 102 - The One With Snapchat Surgery
August 06, 2018 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBOn this episode, we fear for a future with Snapchat-inspired surgeries. Also, cross-posting is bad. Don't cross-post. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favorites 1. Tim Cook Says Apple's $1 Trillion Value is a 'S...
Episode 101 - The One Where Lyft Adds Drunk Mode
July 30, 2018 07:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBOn this episode, we debate the value of Lyft adding a "drunk" mode - and if it would work. Also, Facebook's stock drops faster than a "insert your favorite artist here" album. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favor...
Episode 100 - The One That Is Simply Episode 100
July 23, 2018 15:37 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBOn this one, Amir and Chris celebrate episode 100 by looking up birthdays of people born on the day they aired episode one. Also, your hosts share their favorite episode titles. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Fav...
Episode 99 - The One Where We Go Back To The Future
July 16, 2018 07:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MBOn this one, our show notes take us back to the future. Also, did you hear about "The Twitter Purge"? [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favorites 1. Microsoft’s $399 Surface Go aims to stand out from iPads or Chr...
Episode 98 - The One Where the Outlook is Dark
July 09, 2018 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBOn this week's episode, Amir drops more Apple news than usual - even for him. Also, dark mode is SO in. Fetch. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favorites 1. Apple paves the way for new iPads and Macs to arrive i...
Episode 97 - The One Where The Rock Says
July 02, 2018 07:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBOn this week's episode, we petition The Rock to join us on a future episode of the podcast. Also, we are happy to report that Amir is not signing with the Lakers and will be staying on with Five Favorites. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feat...
Episode 96 - The One Where Things Get Vertical, Vertical
June 25, 2018 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss how IGTV is vertical video - embraced or not - is taking its next step in evolution. Also, we're not saying we told it so - but Twitter has made a comeback. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This...
Episode 95 - The One Where NPR Makes Dad Jokes
June 18, 2018 11:23 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBOn this week's episode, it's Father's Day - so that means DAD JOKES! Also, both Amir and Chris are playing Fortnite though neither claims to be any good. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favorites 1. These dogs...
Episode 94 - The One Where We Git Down With Github
June 11, 2018 11:37 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBOn this week's episode, we git down with Gibhub! You probably know that since it's the title of the episode. Also, a breakdown of the huge slide deck from Mary Meeker's 2018 trends. If you are looking for Apple WWDC updates, tune into episode 93! [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the sh...
Episode 93 - The One Where Apple Goes Dark (WWDC 2018)
June 11, 2018 03:23 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this week's episode, Amir goes dark. I mean, I (Chris) have never seen him this excited about an Apple feature. Also, we get you up-to-speed on all the things announced at WWDC. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five...
Episode 92 - The One Were We Get Saucy AF
June 04, 2018 12:14 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBOn this week's episode, we're saucy AF. Also, Elon Musk is wrong. Not our words. That said, we heard Eric Schmidt is well-known in the tech world and his opinion matters. You should Google him. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] T...
Episode 91 - The One With An Update To Our Privacy Policy
May 29, 2018 10:28 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBOn this week's episode, we have an important message for all our listeners. Also, we both clearly have never had to use a dating app. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favorites 1. Soldiers may soon have implant...
Episode 90 - The One With Yanni or Laurel (Yeah, We Went There)
May 21, 2018 14:20 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBOn this week's episode, we gave in and shared our own Yanni versus Laurel debates. Also, we don't talk about the Royal Wedding at all. It's not that we were protesting it or trying to be cool by not talking about it - we just don't. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including ou...
Episode 89 - The One With Simplicity, Intelligence and Digital Well-Being (Google IO)
May 14, 2018 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBOn this week's episode, we're thankful for everything mothers do. Also, we really enjoyed Google IO. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week Five Favorites (Google IO edition) 1. Google I/O 2018: The 10 biggest announcemen...
Episode 88 - The One Where Your Next Date Is On Facebook
May 07, 2018 10:39 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBOn this week's episode, Chris and Amir see a future in which everyone can be like Star-Lord. Also, Mars - but this time - no Elon Musk. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter! Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week's Five Favorites: 1. When it comes to Apple's ...
Episode 87 - The One Where Thanos Demands Your Silence
April 30, 2018 07:00 - 31 minutes - 24.8 MBOn this week's episode, we highly encourage everyone to remember that #ThanosDemandsYourSilence in regards to Avenger's Infinity War. Also, bad jokes, but that's normal. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week's Five Favorites...
Episode 86 - The One Where Apple Is Full of SAAS
April 23, 2018 07:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBOn this week's episode, Kanye West makes his first appearance on the show. Also, we got a lot of SAAS this week - punned intended. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week's Five Favorites: 1. Apple Is Planning to Launch...
Episode 85 - The One Where Amir Is Medicated
April 16, 2018 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBOn this week's episode, Amir is on the mend. Also, we break our promise to not talk about Facebook for the betterment of mankin...actually, we really just couldn't avoid it. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week's Five Favo...
Episode 84 - The One That's Loaded With API
April 09, 2018 14:38 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MBOn this week's episode, we can't avoid talking about the impact of APIs on Facebook and Twitter. Also, the show is finally on Google Play Music. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week's Five Favorites: 1. Twitter postpones...
Episode 83 - The One That’s Even More Better
April 02, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBOn this week's episode, your hosts have some April Fool's Day fun. Also, the topic of data can't be avoided. Seriously, we tried. It was impossible. [Disclaimer: We didn't try that hard] [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week...
Episode 82 - The One With #BillionaireProblems
March 26, 2018 07:00 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBOn this week's episode, we discover that Musk and Zuck have #billionaireproblems. Also, Chris' wife is a multi-tasking professional. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week's Five Favorites: 1. Apple is working on a ‘foldab...
Episode 81 - The One With Drake and the Pineapple Pizza
March 19, 2018 07:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBOn this week's episode, we discover that Drake likes Pineapples on his pizza (yuck, right?). Also, lots and lots of DATA. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week's Five Favorites: 1. Drake drops in to play Fortnite on Tw...
Episode 80 - The One With A Laughing Alexa
March 12, 2018 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBOn this week's episode, we discuss AI turning on us. We also mention West World. Both are different stories. Imagine that one. Also, two times the fun with TWO hot topics. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week's Five Favorit...
Episode 79 - The One Without Vero
March 05, 2018 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBOn this week's episode, the band is back together. Also, Apple is running on Google. Yes, even Apple. Makes you wonder if they run on Dunkin too. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week's Five Favorites: 1. Amazon is making...
Episode 78 - The One Without Barrows
February 26, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBOn this week's episode, Jeff Higgins fills in for Chris. Also, we find out how AR technology is helping Amir NOT get divorced. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week's Five Favorites: 1. KGI: Apple Developing High-End Over...
Episode 77 - The One With Three Men and A Baby
February 19, 2018 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBOn this week's episode, a third host enters the ring to prepare for guest host duties next week. Also, Amir has a very special announcement to make. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week's Five Favorites: 1. Major new iOS...
Episode 76 - The One Where It's A Tide Ad
February 12, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBOn this week's episode, Amir considers going to a point of a no-return. Also, it's a Tide Ad. [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week's Five Favorites: 1. The HomePod is the point of no return for Apple fans [The Verge - st...
Episode 75 - The One Where You Wake Up To The Thong Song
February 04, 2018 16:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBOn this week's episode, Amir calls Chris Oprah. Also, we go back in time (to last week) to talk DJI Mavic Air (because drones). [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!Use the hashtag #FiveFavorites to share YOUR favorite stories each and every week - and YOU may be included on the show (including our new tweet of the week feature).] This week's Five Favorites: 1. DJI MAVIC AIR REVIEW: PORTABLE PHO...
Episode 74 - The One With The Return of the Digital Beef
January 29, 2018 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBOn this week's episode, the digital beef returns (see episodes 67 and 68). It's not the only thing that returns as the "wah wah wah" makes it's way back to the show (see, we listen to you). [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about in this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!] This week's Five Favorites: 1. iOS 11.3 will introduce new battery features and AR improvements [Engadget - story by Swapna Krishna] 2. Instagram Now Supports Gifs In...
Episode 73 - The One With The Final Besos
January 22, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBEpisode 73 - The One With The Final Besos On this week's episode, Chris pitches the idea of Amazon reality show in which 20 eligible cities try to win its heart. Also, the "dishonorable mention" wah wah wah sound is broken - so we sing it ourselves. You happy? [New to the show? Find out the stories we talk about on this week's episode below and connect with Amir and Chris on Twitter!] This week's Five Favorites: 1. Apple plans new U.S. campus, to pay $38 billion in foreign cash ...
CES Special (2018)
January 21, 2018 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBOn this special edition of Five Favorites, Amir and Chris break down the news from this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES). On this episode, they discuss how Google came ready to rumble but it was Alexa who stole the show. Also, what ISN'T smart these days? Stories in this episode include: 1. Alexa is EVERYWHERE Projectors Sink Faucets Car (with Anker) Whirlpool ...and more 2. Google and Lenova 3. Roll Up Your TV [YouTube] 4. Meet the smart...bathroom? [The Verge] ...
Episode 72 - The One With Ikea Babies
January 15, 2018 08:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBOn this week's episode, our hosts discover Ikea's new line of products - pregnancy tests. Also, GoPro is more like "oh no". This week's Five Favorites: 1. Kodak announces its own cryptocurrency and watches stock price skyrocket [Verge - story by Shannon Liao] 2. Viacom snaps up influencer platform Whosay as it looks to bulk up branded content offering [The Drum - story by Rebecca Stewart] 3. Ikea Releases Ad That Doubles As A Pregnancy Test and Reveals Crib Discount [Independent - ...
The One Where Every Fruit Goes Bad
January 08, 2018 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBOn this week's episode, (spoiler) we somehow end up discussing our favorite fruits. Also, "Bright" really wasn't that bad and is "a lot better than Suicide Squad." This week's Five Favorites: 1. Iran blocks encrypted messaging apps amid nationwide protests [Verge - story by Russell Brandom] 2. Exclusive: Spotify files for its IPO [Axios - story by Dan Primack] 3. Netflix’s ‘Bright’ reached 11M viewers in its first three days, according to Nielsen [Techcrunch - story by Anthony Ha]...
The One With A Brand New Year
January 01, 2018 17:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBOn this week's episode, Amir and Chris look back at 2017 and poorly attempt to predict the future. We assume it's poorly because we haven't seen the future yet - so they could in-fact be prophets. Also, that dude who scheduled six dates in one night returns to the show - find out why! Note: This episode was recorded on Thursday, December 28th This week's Five Favorites: 1. Apple Is Developing an EKG Heart Monitor for Its Smartwatch [Bloomberg - story by Alex Webb] 2. Twitter's Add...
The One With Too Much Tube
December 26, 2017 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBOn this week's episode, it's basically a holiday episode. Only, no holiday music - because of music rights and stuff. Or time. You decide the reason. Also, the truth is out there. Note: This episode was recorded on Thursday, December 21st. This week's Five Favorites: 1. HQ Trivia’s founders are facing fundraising roadblocks after investors learned of alleged bad behavior [Recode - story by Kurt Wagner] 2. Forrester: YouTube is most popular social site for 12- to 17-year-olds [Soc...
The One With Less Digital Beef
December 18, 2017 17:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBOn this week's episode, Amazon and Google have less beef. It's kind of like a sequel in the way The Last Jedi is a sequel to The Force Awakens. Also, we don't spoil The Last Jedi - in case that was some sort of a concern of yours. This week's Five Favorites: 1. Apple's iMac Pro arrives December 14, starting at $4,999 [TechCrunch - story by Brian Heater] 2. Storify Is Shutting Down [The Verge - story by Shannon Liao] 3. Feds reportedly spent 22 million on Mysterious UFO Program [CN...