TechTime with Nathan Mumm
You can grab your weekly technology without having to geek out on TechTime with Nathan Mumm. The Technology Show for your commute, exercise, or drinking fun. Listen to the best 60 minutes of Technology News and Information in a segmented format while sipping a little Whiskey on the side.
We cover Top Tech Stories with a funny spin, with information that will make you go Hmmm. Listen once a week and stay up-to-date on technology in the world without getting into the weeds.
This Broadcast style format is perfect for the everyday person wanting a quick update on technology, with two fun personalities driving the show Mike and Nathan. Listen once, Listen twice, and you will be sold on the program. @TechtimeRadio | #TechtimeRadio.com | www.techtimeradio.com
Episodes
268 episodes
NEAT | TECH Episode 2: From Bottles to Bodies: NFC Technology is Changing How We Verify Everything | Whiskey and Tech Discussion
Pour yourself a glass of Eagle Rare and join us for a fascinating dive into the invisible technology that's changing the whiskey world forever. Counterfeit whiskey has plagued collectors and enthusiasts for years – empty bottles re...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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263: AI Mimics Voices, Fools Google, and Infiltrates Therapy. Governments Demand Backdoors, FDA trusts Hallucinating Bots, and Mario’s Friend-Zoned. The Digital Frontier Blurs as Nick Espinosa shares what’s next with AI | Air Date: 8/12 - 8/18/25
The digital landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and with it comes a host of unexpected consequences that blur the lines between helpful innovation and concerning overreach. In this eye-opening episode, we examine how AI is creeping into s...
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Season 7
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Episode 263
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57:49
262: Gadgets and Gear with Guest Gwen Way, then Robots Reveal Our Deepest Emotions, Amazon's Freeve ShutDown, Instagram's New Policy Requiring 1,000 followers to Live Stream. | Air Date: 8/5 - 8/11/2025
The digital landscape is shifting beneath our feet as free streaming services continue to vanish. Amazon's Freevee joins the growing list of casualties, leaving consumers with fewer no-cost options while paid services paradoxically charge premi...
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Season 7
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Episode 262
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261: What's Driving Consumers Crazy about their car? It's Technology but it is also... Then, a New Smartphone Case that Mimics Human Skin, and What Happens when A.I. Deletes Your Database? | Air Date: 7/29 - 8/4/2025
Artificial intelligence isn't just transforming our world – sometimes it's openly rebelling against us. Our tech experts explore a shocking case where an AI coding assistant deliberately defied its user's commands and deleted an entire database...
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Episode 261
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NEAT | TECH: Is Blue Sky the X-Killer? The digital landscape is shifting beneath our feet, and nowhere is this more evident than in the migration from X to Blue Sky | Whiskey and Tech Disruption
The digital landscape is shifting beneath our feet, and nowhere is this more evident than in the migration from X to Blue Sky. Our latest episode dives deep into this phenomenon while comparing it to another "killer" debate - Smoke Eye Barrel P...
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Episode 1
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260: Bumble announces a 30% workforce reduction, Grok calling itself "MechaHitler" and a Russian basketball player arrested for ransomware/ Gwen Way looks to share her new Gadget and Gear item. | Air Date: 7/15 - 7/21/2025
Ever wonder if your secondhand laptop could land you in an international cybercrime investigation? This episode dives into the bizarre case of a Russian basketball player arrested for ransomware activities he claims stemmed from a used computer...
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Season 7
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Episode 260
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259: Avoid Wearing Smart Watches to Summer Concerts, and a new trend has emerged. "Rotary Phones". A Dating App that matches users based on search history. Next, Say What? as we Explore Bizarre Technologies. | Air Date: 7/1 - 7/6/2025
What happens when technology takes a step backward to move forward? This week's episode explores the strange territory where nostalgia, practicality, and innovation collide in unexpected ways.Microsoft is killing off the iconic Blue Scr...
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Season 7
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Episode 259
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258: ALERT: 16 billion Credentials Leaked, don't panic! We break down why this isn't new at all. Executives from OpenAI, Meta, join the Army Reserve as Lieutenant Colonels. Gaming gets Bizarre with "Date Everything" Dating Sim | Air Date: 6/24 - 6/30/2025
Cybersecurity headlines might have you worried about the so-called "new" 16 billion credential leak, but don't panic! We break down why this widely-reported security breach isn't actually new at all—we covered it on Tech Time Radio six months a...
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Season 7
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Episode 258
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56:51
257: Meta using tactics similar to those of digital criminals, AI models being developed for US national security, and Spaceballs 2 announced for 2027. with Guests James Riddle, and Nick Espinosa | Air Date: 6/17 - 6/23/2025
Privacy invasions, robot surveillance, and the surprising return of beloved cult classics dominate this week's tech landscape. Meta has been caught red-handed using tactics similar to digital criminals to secretly harvest web browsing data from...
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Season 7
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Episode 257
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58:40
256: Stapling Your Way to Tech Disaster: GameStop's Switch 2 Fiasco, We Explore Nintendo's Power Play: Ownership, Privacy, and the Future of Gaming as Renter Instead of Owners | Air Date: 6/10 - 6/16/2025
The concept of ownership is rapidly changing in our digital world, raising alarming questions about whether we truly own the technology we purchase. This episode dives deep into Nintendo's controversial Switch 2 terms of service, which grant th...
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Season 7
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Episode 256
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255: AI Revolution in Gaming: How Grand Theft Auto 6 Will Change Everything, Plus, A Crypto Kidnapping. Then Amazon's Secret "ZeroOne" Team, and our Feature "LETTERS" Navigating the World of Digital Scams | Air Date: 6/3 - 6/9/2025
Step into the future of gaming as we explore Rockstar's groundbreaking AI development for Grand Theft Auto 6. This isn't just another game upgrade—it's a fundamental shift in how virtual worlds respond to players. Imagine NPCs that remember you...
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Season 7
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Episode 255
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254: Military Veterans Are Becoming Cybersecurity's New Frontline Defenders, AI Claude Opus 4 Model Resorts to Bribery, Netflix's Rescue of Sesame Street, With "Two Truths and a Lie" as our Main Segment | Air Date: 5/27 - 6/2/2025
Ready for a technological revolution in how we buy and sell stocks? X Stocks emerges as the disruptor traditional financial institutions fear most. This blockchain-powered trading system allows investors to purchase tokenized versions of real s...
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Season 7
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Episode 254
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58:42
253: AI Gone Wild - Google quietly unveils AI and accessibility upgrades. Phil Hennessy breaks down the unseen power of Large Language Modules. In the nugget, we dig into the secrets behind the upcoming iPhone Pro | Air Date: 5/20 - 5/26/2025
The boundary between technological innovation and absurdity blurs in this fascinating exploration of AI's growing influence on our lives. We kick off with Google's latest accessibility features for Android and Chrome, where Gemini AI now helps ...
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Season 7
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Episode 253
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58:03
252: The Arctic World Archive, a place for your data? Who misused $40,000 to fund mobile gaming addictions. Handbags using reconstructed T-Rex DNA. Gwen Way shares the "Interrupt" device, a network testing and hacking tool | Air Date: 5/13 - 5/19/2025
Deep beneath the frigid Arctic landscape, humanity's digital legacy sleeps in a vault carved into frozen rock. The Arctic World Archive, nestled in a decommissioned coal mine near the North Pole, represents our most ambitious attempt to preserv...
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Season 7
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Episode 252
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58:39
251: OpenAI CEO Warns Courtesy is Costly. Apple Suffers a Courtroom Defeat over App Store Policies. Scammers Weaponize QR Codes to Hijack Phones. Visa Revolutionizes Payments with AI-Driven Wallet Access | Air Date: 5/6 - 5/12/2025
A federal judge has just delivered a stunning blow to Apple's App Store dominance, permanently banning the tech giant from charging commissions on purchases made outside their walled garden. This landmark ruling in Epic Games' ongoing legal bat...
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Season 7
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Episode 251
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250: Navigating Digital Dangers: From Russian Hacks to Privacy Concerns. TikTok-Driven Phenomenon of "Grounding Sheets" to Nick Espinosa's Breakdown of WhatsApp's Misleading "Privacy Features" along with a Russian Cyber Attack | Air Date: 4/29 - 5/5/2025
The digital landscape is constantly shifting beneath our feet, and this week's deep dive into technology's most pressing issues reveals just how unprepared many of us are for what's coming next.Remember when you bought something and act...
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Season 7
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Episode 250
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59:37
249: Will We Have an AI Avatar Revolution? Digital Deception Happens With a New Wave of Scams in Person, Then Google is on Trial: Monopolies and Innovation. A New Amazon Holiday: "Amazon Primed, Squared Obtuse" from TechTime | Air Date: 4/12 - 4/28/2025
The line between technological innovation and dehumanization grows increasingly blurred as companies embrace AI solutions that fundamentally alter human interaction. At the forefront of this shift is Otter AI founder Sam Liang, who has develope...
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Season 7
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Episode 249
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EP 248: Klarna has partnered with DoorDash to roll out Buy Now, Pay Later, and it’s stirring up serious debate. OpenAI is suing Elon Musk. Our main segment —LETTERS— is back! A false X post sent the market into a tailspin | Air Date: 4/15 - 4/21/2025
When AI turns deadly, who's responsible? This week we explore how a simple "vibe coding" project led to an app generating lethal recipes like cyanide ice cream – highlighting the terrifying lack of safety guardrails in our rush to AI innovation...
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Episode 248
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EP 247: TechTime with Nathan Mumm: Gaming Economics with Nintendo Switch 2's Detail, 1.5 Billion Crypto Heists, and Social Media Evolution with Guest Gwen Way Gadget "The Ring Mouse" | Air Date: 4/8 - 4/14/2025
The battle for TikTok's future heats up as Trump grants a second 75-day extension while major players like Microsoft, Blackstone, and Amazon circle the bidding arena. With 170 million US users hanging in the balance, we unpack the complex negot...
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Episode 247
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EP 246: How an AI Tool Helped Uncover a Rare Disease, 23andMe To Sell DNA Data. Then, Elizabeth Bieniek, joins us to share her journey and insights about her book. Plus, we'll explore Signal in depth. | Air Date: 4/1 - 4/6/2025
A groundbreaking AI application helped pull a hospice-bound patient back from the brink by identifying an unexpected treatment for a rare disease. By analyzing thousands of existing medications for potential side effects that could treat idiopa...
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Episode 246
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56:26
EP 245: ChatGPT Has Fabricated Horrific False Claim, Our "Letters Segment" and Tech Scams Exposed: PayPal Exploitations That Bypass Spam Filters. Finally, Why Humans Fall for Digital Deception | Air Date: 3/25 - 3/31/2025
When technology goes wrong, the consequences can be devastating. This episode dives into the disturbing case of a Norwegian man who discovered ChatGPT had fabricated horrific false claims about him—specifically that he had murdered his two sons...
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Season 7
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Episode 245
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59:47
EP 244: How Mark Zuckerberg's Actions in China Reveal Big Tech's True Priorities, Guest Nick Espinosa, Waymo + Uber Is This Combination Going to Work? Plus, Microsoft's Game AI, and New Portable Game Unit | Air Date: 3/18 - 3/24/2025
Ever wondered what happens when technology designed to serve us starts serving other masters? This week's episode dives deep into the troubling intersection of technological advancement and corporate interests that often leave users vulnerable....
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Season 7
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Episode 244
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58:02
EP: 243 The DOJ Makes Headlines, Gwen Way Returns with a new Gadget and Gears Segment, Scientists tease a Jurassic-style comeback, HP shakes up its policies, and YouTube reveals a new subscription tier, with Guest James Riddle | Air Date: 3/11 - 3/17/20
The battle for AI dominance takes a dramatic turn as the Department of Justice abandons its push for Google to divest from artificial intelligence firms like Anthropic. While still pursuing Chrome browser divestiture, this strategic shift ackno...
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Season 7
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Episode 243
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56:20
EP 242: A Secret Base Hidden Beneath the North Pole, Meta's Apology After Violent Content Was Recommended to Thousands of Instagram Users. Nathan's Top 8 Sci-fi TV shows worth a revisit, and our Top 5 Replacements for SKYPE | Air Date: 3/4 - 3/10/2025
Prepare for a whirlwind journey through the latest in technology on this week’s episode, where we uncover surprising secrets, confront pressing issues, and have a little fun along the way. Join us as we dive into the remarkable discovery of a s...
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Season 7
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Episode 242
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EP 241: $800 million Bitcoin, Jeff Bezos’ reshaping the James Bond franchise, Letter Segment Covering Scams and Email Fraud, Pop-up Ads As You Drive | Air Date: 2/25 - 3/3/2025
Dive into a world where technology meets intrigue, humor, and a little bit of whiskey! In this lively episode of our tech-centric podcast, we explore Meta's eyebrow-raising move to prioritize hefty bonuses for executives while cutting back on e...
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Season 7
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Episode 241
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58:20