Who doesn’t LOVE Jeanne Robertson? I’ve shown you some of her stand-up comedy before and it’s hilarious. This one’s about finding the humor in Halloween as a 6-foot-2-inch seventh grader. I laughed so hard at the punch line near the end!
3 podcasts you can't afford to miss
If you’re like most podcast lovers, you listen to learn new things. It’s a great idea since podcasts are like audio essays full of knowledge, humor, whimsy and stories that teach you more about the world. According to Semrush data, 20% of people listen to podcasts every week.
If you’re new to the exciting audio scene, we’ve got a helpful guide that can help you jump onto the hype train. They’re a great way to entertain and educate yourself. Tap or click here for the five best apps you can use to stream podcasts.
Today, we’re sharing three podcasts that can teach you a whole lot. These shows are straight from the Komando HQ, which means they’re high-quality tech episodes all about the amazing world we live in. After these podcasts, you’ll see your world in an entirely different light.
1. Marty Cooper ‘Father of the Cellphone‘ shares the history and future of the cellphone
You use your cellphone every day to listen to stories. For example, your friends share stories through text, you read news stories online and you stream podcast stories through your headphones. But have you ever stopped to think about the story behind the instrument you’re using?
We did. That’s why we talked to Marty Cooper, who was dubbed “the father of the cellphone.” Kim called him up and asked him to share the secrets behind this incredible gadget that’s changed history. It’s more funny than you’d think!
Marty shares the story behind the first cell phone call (which was a prank) and describes the passionate rivalry between companies that wanted to invent the cell phone first. As someone with so much past experience, he has a lot of insight into the future, as well.
He talks about the ways our cell phones could even become infused in our flesh. (It may sound gross, but don’t forget about Elon Musk’s brain chip.) Marty knows that anything is possible, and he sees a lot of incredible things to come. Listen to this episode to enrich yourself in classic tech history — as well as a shocking peek into our vibrant future.
2. Tech Refresh: $2M tweet, new Alexa commands, iPhone update
You’ve probably heard of NFTs — it stands for “non-fungible token.” They’re basically a way to claim copyright over digital media, like images and videos. People are making bank over NFTs, and one of the biggest stories to hit headlines covers a tweet that sold for $2.5 million.
In this episode, three of our staff members dive into the weird world of NFTs:
You have to see these comedy wildlife photo finalists
If you want to go through a full range of emotions in one 30 minute period, all you need to do is flip on a nature show. Watching wildlife in its native habitat can fascinating, heartbreaking, and hilarious depending on the moment.
Social media shows the devastating impact the coronavirus is having across the world
The impact of the coronavirus is undeniable. Across the world, tourist hotspots are like ghost towns. The same can be said for businesses like bars and restaurants — many of which have been shuttered by government officials.
6 Amazon Echo uses that'll surprise you
It’s only been a few short years since Amazon’s Alexa came into our lives, and we’ve got to say a lot has changed. Not only are we interacting with our tech in brand new ways, but Alexa also triggered a boom in smart home products and accessories.
