Podcast Of The Year Kind Of

This episode begins with an enthusiastic celebration of the podcast winning the EMC Radio Network’s “Podcast of the Year” award. Brandon expresses heartfelt gratitude toward listeners, co-hosts, and colleagues, and acknowledges fellow podcasters who also received accolades. The tone is lighthearted and humorous, with the host joking about beard maintenance subscriptions and quirky podcasting expenses. This segment sets an upbeat, engaging tone while reinforcing the podcast’s growing popularity and audience reach.

We get in-depth tech news roundup, focusing heavily on announcements from the recent Google I/O conference. The host covers Google’s new smart home device (Google Home), AI advancements like Google Assistant, and competition with Amazon Echo and Microsoft’s Cortana. He discusses Google’s plans for their new messaging apps, Allo and Duo, their VR platform Daydream, Android N updates, and innovations in Android Auto and wearables. The commentary includes analysis of how tech giants are positioning themselves across hardware, software, and messaging markets.

Brandon delves into broader technology and social commentary. He critiques Microsoft’s mobile struggles and praises SharePoint’s success. He discusses data breaches (including one involving Google), the evolution of tech in schools, and the role of podcasts in modern communication. In a passionate editorial segment, he condemns censorship in school libraries, defending students’ rights to access books like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. The episode closes with spirited advocacy for intellectual freedom and a reaffirmation of the podcast’s mission to inform and entertain with tech insights and social awareness.

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