Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content. This week, Abadesi is back on the pod with co-host Michael to break down what the rise of AI means for our jobs and why women automation might hit women the hardest. They also get into digital privacy, scams, cybercrime, and the double standards in how we talk about wealth online. To wrap things up, they reflect on Warren Buffett stepping down and ask: what do the rich really owe the rest of us? Chapters:00:38 Fiverr CEO Says AI Will Take
This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi unpack how the changing political landscape is shaping career goals for top university grads. They also dive into Big Tech’s ties to the military-industrial complex, reflect on the ‘good old days’ of internet journalism, and the debate about tackling wealth inequality. Chapters 00:25 Stanford Grads Are Ditching Big Tech for Defense07:57 Nostalgia for BuzzFeed-Era Journalism10:20 The Pressure to Perform Success13:31 Gary Stevenson and Taxing the Super Rich Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all good podcast
Michael and Abadesi are back for this week’s Techish! Abadesi shares the highs and lows of writing and producing her first play, including crowdfunding on Kickstarter. They also chat about Google’s push for 60-hour workweeks in the race to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), why entrepreneurship is now all about distribution, and how social media is shaping the publishing industry. Chapters00:00 Fundraising on Kickstarter03:48 Google Pushes 60-Hour Workweeks In AI Race09:51 Corporate Bosses Hate Their Home Lives?15:48 Vibe Coding And Why Audience Wins in Business19:53 Social Media Has Changed The Publishing
In this episode, Michael and Abadesi dive into why Gen Z want to be in the office, tools like Replit that make app-building a breeze for entrepreneurs. They also look into the rise of on-demands security services aka “Uber for Guns,” and what it means about the state of the world. Finally, they tackle the ethics of investing—should you back a company that doesn’t align with your values? Chapters 00:00 Gen Z and Remote Work 04:32 Why Replit Is a Game-Changing App Builder 08:29 New Protector App Wants to Be ‘Uber for
In this Techish episode, hosts Abadesi and Michael chat about tech’s latest spite-fueled innovation, the buzz around the inauguration and crypto ball, and what Trump’s second presidency could mean for the intersection of tech and politics. And, of course, they tackle the big question on everyone’s mind: why is dating such a mess these days? Chapters 00:40 Gas Founder Creates App To Spite Snapchat04:00 Tech Giants at the Inauguration08:52 Rappers Perform at the Trump Crypto Party12:50 Meme Coins Are a Scam14:25 TikTok’s Future: Sale or Ban?19:33 Doomed To Reschedule Hinge
In this episode, Abadesi and Michael talk about the realities of layoffs, sharing personal experiences and tips on spotting the warning signs, preparing for them, and handling the aftermath. They discuss the importance of mental health, financial planning, and side hustles to help diversify income. It’s a practical and helpful conversation for anyone dealing with job uncertainty or recovering from a layoff. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Layoffs and Personal Experiences06:13 Understanding Job Security in Different Roles15:04 Immediate Steps After Being Laid Off Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify, Apple,
Techish is back with a fresh new season to kick off 2025! Michael and Abadesi dive into US politics—talking elections, inflations, and the role of ‘liberal elites’. They break down the debate about H-1B visas (no, Trump and Musk don’t actually care about immigrants), Zuckerberg’s MAGA pivot, and what censorship on social media actually means. They wrap things off by asking what owning an Android means for your dating life. Chapters Why Trump Won The Election (00:00) Trump and Musk Back H-1B Visas (08:05) Mark Zuckerberg Pivots to MAGA (15:30)
This week, Techish hosts Michael and Abadesi dig into Gen Z politics, focusing on why some young men are shifting conservative. They chat about how social media and creators fuel toxic views on women and masculinity, the need for healthier masculinity, and the struggles young men face today. Plus, they tackle ageism in startups, questioning stereotypes about younger and older workers. Gen Z men are more conservative (00:17) Are online creators grooming boys to hate women? (06:55) The need for healthy masculinity (12:55) Should startups hire over 30s? (17:45) Listen
This week on Techish, Michael and TechCrunch’s Dominic-Madori dive into how new technologies are affecting privacy, Apple’s take on AI limits, and new media’s role in politics with elections around the corner. They also chat about how consumer habits are shaking up companies like Starbucks and wrap up with a look at the reparations debate. Doxing Strangers With Meta’s Smart Glasses (00:00) Apple Dunks on Large Language Models (06:50) The Podcast Election: How New Media Is Shaping the Trump-Harris Election (11:05) Starbucks is struggling (23:35) UK Prime Minister Says No
In this week’s Techish, Abadesi and Michael dive into Adam Neumann’s latest project, Flow, after WeWork’s dramatic failure, HBO’s ‘Industry’ and its wild look at investment banking, and the outdated idea that men are better coders than women. Also expect reflections on friendship dynamics, new AI tools like Notebook LM, Black Tech Fest highlights, and more. Adam Neumann stays failing upwards (00:00) HBO’s Industry and the wild world of investment banking (05:05) Do men code better? (11:23) Drake is lonely: Navigating friendship dynamics in the industry (16:04) Black Tech Fest
