Material
728 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 80 ratingsMaterial is a weekly discussion about the Google and Android universe. Your intrepid hosts try to answer the question, “What holds up the digital world?” The answer, so far, is that it’s Google all the way down. Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
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13: Double The Nexus, Double The Fun
September 24, 2015 13:15 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThis week we delve into the history of the Nexus line of phones, and speculate about the two new ones that are just around the corner. Could this be the year Google finally promotes them proudly _and_ keeps them in stock? Also Andy has his Moto 360 and is not afraid to flaunt it.
Material 13: Double The Nexus, Double The Fun
September 24, 2015 13:15 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThis week we delve into the history of the Nexus line of phones, and speculate about the two new ones that are just around the corner. Could this be the year Google finally promotes them proudly _and_ keeps them in stock? Also Andy has his Moto 360 and is not afraid to flaunt it.
12: Why pay, when you can swipe!
September 17, 2015 13:15 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis week Andy has his Moto X and is sounding very smug about it. Russell distracts him with questions while trying to figure out how to swipe it. Speaking of swipe...Android Pay is here and Yasmine braves the crazy world of retail to find out how it works. Our hosts also discuss spiders who eat other spiders, so you know, there's that to look forward to as well!
Material 12: Why pay, when you can swipe!
September 17, 2015 13:15 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis week Andy has his Moto X and is sounding very smug about it. Russell distracts him with questions while trying to figure out how to swipe it. Speaking of swipe...Android Pay is here and Yasmine braves the crazy world of retail to find out how it works. Our hosts also discuss spiders who eat other spiders, so you know, there's that to look forward to as well!
Material 11: Picture This
September 11, 2015 01:30 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBHave you ever wondered about how Google Photos emerged from Google+? What the goals of the Google Photos team are for the future? What are some core philosophies of the people driving the product? Well you could keep wondering or you could listen to our amazing interview with John Nack (Product Manager, Google Photos) and Aravind Krishnaswamy (Engineering Manager, Google Photos), who head up that very team.
11: Picture This
September 11, 2015 01:30 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBHave you ever wondered about how Google Photos emerged from Google+? What the goals of the Google Photos team are for the future? What are some core philosophies of the people driving the product? Well you could keep wondering or you could listen to our amazing interview with John Nack (Product Manager, Google Photos) and Aravind Krishnaswamy (Engineering Manager, Google Photos), who head up that very team.
Material 10: There...Are...Four...Colors
September 03, 2015 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBToday's journey includes the mystery of logo redesigns, the wonder of Android Wear on iOS and the most expensive wall clock you've ever owned. If you don't tap that download button right now you're missing out sheeple! We also discover that Andy has tried a lot of devices because he's a journalist, Yasmine because she has friends...and Russell...well...having neither of those privileges he has to resort to money.
10: There...Are...Four...Colors
September 03, 2015 12:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBToday's journey includes the mystery of logo redesigns, the wonder of Android Wear on iOS and the most expensive wall clock you've ever owned. If you don't tap that download button right now you're missing out sheeple! We also discover that Andy has tried a lot of devices because he's a journalist, Yasmine because she has friends...and Russell...well...having neither of those privileges he has to resort to money.
9: Let’s Stay Together
August 27, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBAndroid Wear gets an update that brings us closer together. People shove the S Pen where it doesn't belong. Samsung screws up again. Google Now breakup rumors and a whole lot of Motorola love. What could it possible be? Why a new episode of Material of course!
Material 9: Let’s Stay Together
August 27, 2015 12:30 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBAndroid Wear gets an update that brings us closer together. People shove the S Pen where it doesn't belong. Samsung screws up again. Google Now breakup rumors and a whole lot of Motorola love. What could it possible be? Why a new episode of Material of course!
Material 8: Ara You Excited for S'mores?
August 20, 2015 13:45 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBMarshmallow Robots smothering you while you sleep. Robots opening doors. Robots playing football. Robots being pushed over. It's Robots all the way down...also WiFi is back baby, thanks to onHub! Ara you excited yet? Assemble your phone and join us!
8: Ara You Excited for S'mores?
August 20, 2015 13:45 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBMarshmallow Robots smothering you while you sleep. Robots opening doors. Robots playing football. Robots being pushed over. It's Robots all the way down...also WiFi is back baby, thanks to onHub! Ara you excited yet? Assemble your phone and join us!
Material 7: Alphabet Soup
August 13, 2015 12:15 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBA is for Android. G is for Google. W is for WTF. This week our hosts try to dissect the news that Google is rebranding parts of itself under the 'Alphabet' umbrella. What does it all mean? Will there still be free burritos? All this and our hosts still manage to pack in a few listener questions. It's like a gift to you, on your birthday. Happy birthday! Yes you, yes we know, it's your birthday! Google told us so.
7: Alphabet Soup
August 13, 2015 12:15 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBA is for Android. G is for Google. W is for WTF. This week our hosts try to dissect the news that Google is rebranding parts of itself under the 'Alphabet' umbrella. What does it all mean? Will there still be free burritos? All this and our hosts still manage to pack in a few listener questions. It's like a gift to you, on your birthday. Happy birthday! Yes you, yes we know, it's your birthday! Google told us so.
6: Plus You
August 06, 2015 12:15 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThis week the team ponders the big questions of our time. What's the future of Google+, one of the most ambitious projects Google has ever undertaken? Is there really free beer being given away in Australia? Is VR the next big thing for Google? Why aren't more people upset that Virtual Reality is an oxymoron?
Material 6: Plus You
August 06, 2015 12:15 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThis week the team ponders the big questions of our time. What's the future of Google+, one of the most ambitious projects Google has ever undertaken? Is there really free beer being given away in Australia? Is VR the next big thing for Google? Why aren't more people upset that Virtual Reality is an oxymoron?
5: Who Makes This Stuff?!
July 30, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThis week the Material Manufacturing Analysts examine the top makers of Android phones and what makes them tick. How do the flagship phones stack up? What is the philosophy behind each device? Why do updates take so long? Rooting? All this and more!
Material 5: Who Makes This Stuff?!
July 30, 2015 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThis week the Material Manufacturing Analysts examine the top makers of Android phones and what makes them tick. How do the flagship phones stack up? What is the philosophy behind each device? Why do updates take so long? Rooting? All this and more!
Material 4: Near. Far. Wherever you are...
July 23, 2015 12:45 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week our hosts interview two amazing guests from the Google Nearby team to get the low down on this new and exciting technology. Tune in for some fun inside stories and stay for the free app ideas like the Andy Destressinator 2000. You're welcome.
4: Near. Far. Wherever you are...
July 23, 2015 12:45 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week our hosts interview two amazing guests from the Google Nearby team to get the low down on this new and exciting technology. Tune in for some fun inside stories and stay for the free app ideas like the Andy Destressinator 2000. You're welcome.
3: Google When? Google Now!
July 16, 2015 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBMachine Learning, Deep Neural Networks and Full Knowledge Graphs are fun, but what have they done for us lately? This week the Material Full Stack Ninja's explore the world of Google Now and context aware devices.
Material 3: Google When? Google Now!
July 16, 2015 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBMachine Learning, Deep Neural Networks and Full Knowledge Graphs are fun, but what have they done for us lately? This week the Material Full Stack Ninja's explore the world of Google Now and context aware devices.
2: Wear a Fit Cat Rocket Ship
July 09, 2015 11:00 - 53 minutes - 60.9 MBThis week our hosts explore the world of wearables, specifically Android Wear watches. They manage to do so without using a single watch pun, which, you have to hand it to them is quite impressive!
Material 2: Wear a Fit Cat Rocket Ship
July 09, 2015 11:00 - 53 minutes - 60.9 MBThis week our hosts explore the world of wearables, specifically Android Wear watches. They manage to do so without using a single watch pun, which, you have to hand it to them is quite impressive!
Material 1: Switcheroo
July 02, 2015 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week Andy, Russell and Yasmine explore what enticed them switch to Android, what keeps them there and the role koalas with spy skills play in global espionage.
1: Switcheroo
July 02, 2015 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week Andy, Russell and Yasmine explore what enticed them switch to Android, what keeps them there and the role koalas with spy skills play in global espionage.
Material 0: The Google Car is Coming... For You
July 02, 2015 13:45 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this bonus episode you can find out more about our hosts, their phone histories and how Google will finally come for us all.
0: The Google Car is Coming... For You
July 02, 2015 13:45 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this bonus episode you can find out more about our hosts, their phone histories and how Google will finally come for us all.