Disruption

By Relay

Listening to this weekly show about technology and culture may have caused the following symptoms: uncontrollable laughter, onset confusion, chronic empathy, and heightened awareness. Hosted by Briann... more

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The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.

Disruption episodes:

June 05, 201760: God Bless the USA
In which we're thankful that there's no Siri Speaker yet to record evidence of Bri's Nerf rifle's inaugural outing.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
PDFpen 9, from Smile: Everything you need for more powerful PDF editing
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
Nerf's New Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K Blaster Just Keeps Firing Forever
Disruption #54: The Monkey Flies Alone - Relay FM
FBI’s Story of Finding Silk Road’s Server Sounds a Lot Like Hacking | WIRED
Apple Is Manufacturing a Siri Speaker to Outdo Google and Amazon - Bloomberg
President Zuckerberg? Here's why privacy advocates fear the Facebook CEO's political rise
Study links Facebook use to reduced gray matter volume in the nucleus accumbens
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56min
May 29, 201759: Estrogen Overdrive
In which Google ruins Bri's impending marital Nerf ambush by sharing photos automatically.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
Indeed Prime: Software engineers can now apply to 100 tech companies with 1 application. Refer a friend and get $2k when they are hired.
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
Star Trek Bridge Crew
Google wants AI to manage my relationships, and that might be a good thing - The Verge
The big picture - The Verge
The Circle: Dave Eggers: 9780345807298: Amazon.com: Books
Tomorrow Corporation : Human Resource Machine
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1h 6min
May 22, 201758: Retraction
In which Mixed Feelings' Quinn Rose joins us to discuss sexism in VR, Bri's Star Wars recriminations, and other things that make us WannaCry.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
Indeed Prime: Software engineers can now apply to 100 tech companies with 1 application. Refer a friend and get $2k when they are hired.
Guest Starring:
Quinn Rose
Links and Show Notes:
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Links:
Everything you need to know about the ‘WannaCrypt’ ransomware attack - PBS
Microsoft's response to the WannaCrypt ransomware attack - Microsoft
American Kingpin by Nick Bilton | PenguinRandomHouse.com
Dinoflagellates
UploadVR sued over "rampant" sexual behavior in the workplace and wrongful termination - TechCrunch
3D printed ovary allows infertile mouse to mate and give birth - CNN
Quinn Rose on Twitter
Mixed Feelings on Relay FM
Solidly Mediocre
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59min
May 15, 201757: Shark Shagger
In which cameras installed on outdoor advertisements bear witness to the inevitable conclusion of Bri's feud with the Nintendo Switch.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DISRUPTION at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
Attention Dubliners: We are all being spied on by a little known company on Camden Street… and…
CV Dazzle: Camouflage from Face Detection
NYC Dog Names
Brianna Wu on Twitter: "RT if you agree that this dog did no wrong. https://t.co/PUaoK6lXLO"
The tweet that ended the show (possibly NSFW)
Donate to Brianna Wu for US Congress 2018
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1h
May 08, 201756: Vaguecom? Vajcom?
In which we resort to playing Puyo Puyo Tetris and lusting after new Microsoft laptops to temporarily distract us from the debacle that is Trumpcare.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
PDFpen 9, from Smile: Everything you need for more powerful PDF editing
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
- bobby on Twitter: "i saw one of those startup dog prisons in real life today. https://t.co/hOC3C9Uq3R"
- Puyo Puyo™ Tetris® | Official SEGA Website
- Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine - Wikipedia
- Every Republican who voted for this abomination must be held accountable - The Washington Post
- igorvolsky on Twitter: "If you have one of these pre-existing conditions you could be priced out of coverage under Trumpcare. RESIST: https://t.co/xag9XUwXZJ https://t.co/SMWbmjDsSf"
- Nancy Pelosi says Democrats should be flexible on candidates' abortion stances - Chicago Tribune
- The AHCA Can Hurt You Even If You Have Health Care Through Your Employer
- Microsoft's Surface Laptop feels beautiful - The Verge
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1h 3min
May 01, 201755: Inferior Masticating Juicers
Not even Travy K's very bad day at Uber or Mikah's secret double life as a spy can distract us from getting down to the most important question of the day: Exactly how many augurs does your juicer need?
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
Indeed Prime: Software engineers can now apply to 100 tech companies with 1 application. Refer a friend and get $2k when they are hired.
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
Juicero CEO Begs You: Do NOT Squeeze Our Juice Bags [Updated]
Here’s Why Juicero’s Press is So Expensive – Bolt Blog
The Best Juicer | The Sweethome
K-Cups and Compatibility Explained
Video Games Are Better Without Stories - The Atlantic
dys4ia by anna anthropy
Depression Quest: An Interactive (non)Fiction About Living with Depression
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
Beyond: Two Souls
Uber’s C.E.O. Plays With Fire - The New York Times
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1h 8min
April 24, 201754: The Monkey Flies Alone
In which our only respite from a dystopian future of racist AI and disappearing tech jobs is the siren's song of the Unicorn Frappuccino.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
Indeed Prime: Software engineers can now apply to 100 tech companies with 1 application. Refer a friend and get $2k when they are hired.
The Tech Academy: An Online Coding Bootcamp
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
Starbucks Workers Unprepared For Unicorn Frappuccino Armageddon
Princeton researchers discover why AI become racist and sexist | Ars Technica
Twitter taught Microsoft’s AI chatbot to be a racist asshole in less than a day - The Verge
Alexa is a feminist. Here are the women who inspire her | VentureBeat | Bots | by Khari Johnson
The replacements - The Verge
Prince Harry opens up about mental health struggles after Diana's death
Princes William and Harry break mental health taboos for a new generation | Simon Wessely | Opinion | The Guardian
The Happy Hearthstone 91 – Completing the Journey (Journey to Un’Goro Review Part 2)
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1h 8min
April 17, 201753: Hey, Sorry
Georgia's back just in time to smuggle Nerf weapons across the border for Bri, judge Steve's taste in fast food, and counsel Mikah through his existential crisis brought on by a terrible Burger King ad.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
Indeed Prime: Software engineers can now apply to 100 tech companies with 1 application. Refer a friend and get $2k when they are hired.
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
Nerf's New Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K Blaster Just Keeps Firing Forever
‎Twisted Metal Ice Cream Truck
Scorpion stings man on United flight to Calgary
United CEO says airline had to 're-accommodate' passenger, and the reaction was wild
United Airlines says controversial flight was not overbooked; CEO apologizes again
Burger King’s new ad forces Google Home to advertise the Whopper - The Verge
xkcd: Listening
Google Home is playing audio ads for Beauty and the Beast - The Verge
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1h 2min
April 10, 201752: We Did the D
In which the Internet's Jessica Dennis joins us to convince Mikah that a magic internet connected wristband could finally help him learn to love Disney World, creepy robots and all.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
TextExpander, from Smile: Multiply your team’s productivity.
Guest Starring:
Jessica Dennis
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
- How Uber Uses Psychological Tricks to Push Its Drivers’ Buttons - The New York Times
- How I Let Disney Track My Every Move
- Disney Global Security - Wikipedia
- Internet of Shit (@internetofshit) | Twitter
- Juri - Street Fighter IV
- Juri - Street Fighter V
- Nina Williams | Tekken Wiki
- Fire Emblem Heroes Spring Event Comes With Bunny Costumes
- Jessica Dennis 👩🏻‍💻 (@jessicadennis) | Twitter
- Ruffled Feathers
- The Happy Hearthstone 90 – Beginning the Journey! (Journey to Un’Goro Review Part 1)
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1h 5min
April 03, 201751: Georgia Judgement
Georgia learns why Twitter's default avatar is an egg just in time, Mikah finds a phone made just for him, and Bri tells Steve just enough about Mass Effect: Andromeda to send him back to Hearthstone.
This episode of Disruption is sponsored by:
Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code DISRUPTION at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase.
Links and Show Notes:
Have questions only the Disruption cast is qualified to address? Leave us a voicemail at (508) 418-3532 or tweet with the hashtag #DisruptMe and we could answer them on a future episode!
Links:
Rethinking our default profile photo | Twitter Blogs
Twitter redesigns replies so usernames don’t count against the 140-character limit - The Verge
App.net - Wikipedia
If you want to know the magic of Mass Effect, Andromeda is the wrong place to start - The Verge
Mass Effect Andromeda and the quest for great facial animation • Eurogamer.net
Steve Lubitz on Twitter: "HOLY CRAP. I did it. I actually did it. https://t.co/4RTK3ijasm"
Velen's Chosen
Brianna Wu is creating Videogames | Patreon
Donate to Brianna Wu for US Congress 2018
Welcome to Includification - Actionable Game Accessibility
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1h 10min

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