Techish
A podcast by two founders and investors who talk about all things tech, pop culture, and life.
It's equal parts ChatGPT, equal parts Cardi B.
Starring tech founders and investors Abadesi Osunsade and Michael Berhane.
@techishpod on socials. and youtube.com/@techishpod
Episodes
300 episodes
AI Startups Push 72 Hour Workweek, Black Beauty Brand Ami Colé Closes, Flo Leaks Your Period Data Ft. Dominic-Madori Davis
Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week, Techish host Michael Berhane teams up with TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis to ...
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Season 8
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Episode 29
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24:09
Coldplay Kiss Cam, Is Dating Your Coworker Worth the Risk? Hailey Bieber Backlash
Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week, Techish hosts Michael and Abadesi dive into the incident that everyone is talking about...
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Season 8
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Episode 28
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22:15
Are Tech Careers Over? Microsoft Fires 9K People, Surviving Layoffs, Soham Parekh Was Onto Something
Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into the latest round of tech layoffs, questioning ...
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Season 8
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Episode 27
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21:20
The Tech Swindler, Addicted To My AI Chatbot, Grammarly Takes On Big Tech?
Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishIn this episode of Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi dive into the wild story of the tec...
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Season 8
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Episode 26
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27:22
Falling In Love With Your AI, The Future of AI Companionship, The Convenience Economy Ft Bridget Todd
Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishIn this episode of Techish, Abadesi chats with Bridget Todd (There Are No Girls on the Interne...
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Season 8
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Episode 25
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28:47
Solo Founder Sells 6-Month AI Startup For $80M, The Social Network 2, Microsoft vs. OpenAI
This week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi chat about the solo "vibe coder" who sold to Wix for $80M, the Social Network sequel, the Microsoft–OpenAI drama, and why working a "low-status" job might help you be a better person....
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Season 8
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Episode 24
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33:26
"Cheat at Everything" AI App Raises $15M, Startup Hype, and the Death of the Tech Interview
This week on Techish, hosts Michael and Abadesi chat about Cluely, a startup with a “cheat at everything” app. They dive into its viral marketing, the ethics of using it in job interviews, and whether traditional knowledge still matters in toda...
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Season 8
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Episode 23
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12:45
AI Startup Faked Its Way to Unicorn Status, Apple's Liquid Glass, MAGA Influencers
In this episode, Techish hosts Michael and Abadesi break down startup hype culture, especially all the smoke and mirrors around AI. They chat about tweaking revenue numbers, investors turning a blind eye, and why tech needs more ethics and less...
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Season 8
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Episode 22
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26:28
Are We in a Graduate Recession? Timbaland’s AI Artist, OnlyFans in $8Bn Sale Talks
Join our Patreon for the full ad-free episode: https://www.patreon.com/techish---- Techish hosts Abadesi and Michael dive into how AI is shaking up applications and why some grads...
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Season 8
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Episode 21
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26:17
AI Can Blackmail Us Now?I Crypto Violence IRL, Keke Palmer’s A Frugal Queen, Google’s $50M Racism Lawsuit
Join our Patreon for the full ad-free episode: https://www.patreon.com/techish---- This week, Techish host Abadesi and TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Davis break down: AI...
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Season 8
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Episode 20
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37:52
How to Secure a Raise, Awkward Conversations, and Working On Your Terms
Cozy Earth is offering 40% off with code TECHISH: https://cozyearth.com/Brand new Techish! This week, Abadesi is answering YOUR questions! She keeps it real about how to level up when there’s no clear path, ask for...
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Season 8
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Episode 19
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30:36
AITA? Turning Down Nepo Jobs, Family Loans, And Petty Revenge
Cozy Earth is offering 40% off with code TECHISH: https://cozyearth.com/Techish hosts Abadesi and Michael switch things up this week with some juicy AITA scenarios. They unpack turning down a big tech job handed to you thro...
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Season 8
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Episode 18
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18:58
AI Is Coming for Our Jobs? $330M Bitcoin Theft, Warren Buffett Retires, Meta Gala
Patreon: Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: www.patreon.com/techishEpisode description:This week, Abadesi is back on the pod with co-host Michael to break do...
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Season 8
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Episode 17
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29:33
Zuck’s AI Cure For Loneliness, An App For Cheating Life, Sinners, $12M For Khloe K’s Popcorn
Patreon: Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: www.patreon.com/techishEpisode description:Techish host Michael Berhane and TechCrunch reporter Dominic-Madori Da...
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Season 8
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Episode 16
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34:35
How Much Should You Have By 30, Supporting Black Business, Four Day Work Week or $$?
Patreon: Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content:www.patreon.com/techishDescription:This conversation explores individuals' financial expectations at different life stages, the economic pressures tha...
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Season 8
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Episode 15
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20:09
Is AI Already Making Us Less Smart & Chinese Manufacturers on Tiktok
In this episode of Techish, Michael Berhane and Abadesi discuss various themes including innovative approaches to coding interviews, the role of AI in education, potential dystopian futures in schooling, and the impact of Chinese manufacturing ...
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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18:48
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Topicals Founder Olamide Olowe Killing It
This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into the economy—tariffs, trade wars, and how it’s all hitting small businesses. They chat about globalization, the mind games behind trade deals, and who really wins or loses. Plus, they touch on ...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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32:52
Gen Z is Pivoting From Tech to the Military-Industrial Complex, Gary Stevenson
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 in...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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22:25
The Dark Side Of Studio Ghibli AI, 23andMe Goes Bankrupt, Adolescence, And Severance
This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into those viral Studio Ghibli-style AI images from ChatGPT and what they mean for creative jobs, copyright, and the climate. They also break down what 23andMe’s bankruptcy, what shows like Netflix...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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32:02
They're Lying To Us About Success?
This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi get real about success. They break down what it takes, what social media gets wrong, and why patience matters. They dive into privilege, tokenism, and the pressures young people face today, breaking dow...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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27:20
The Stock Market is Cooked, and Everyone is Struggling?
This week, hosts Abadesi and Michael discuss the state of the economy—how politics, layoffs, and shifting trends are hitting both new grads and seasoned pros. They chat about smart investing, changing consumer habits, and why building your bran...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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25:17
Google’s 60-Hour Workweek, Kickstarter Fundraising, Distribution Is The Future
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 Arti...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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26:27
Does Gen Z Secretly Hate Remote Work? Uber for Guns, Replit, and Ethical Investing
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 i...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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26:23
Did Stormzy Sell Out? Meta Layoffs, Cowboy Carter, And DEI Backlash
Techish is back! This week, Abadesi and Michael kick off the episode with the backlash over Stormzy’s McDonald’s collaboration. They also break down Meta’s latest layoffs and how performance reviews play into the mix. Then, they take a lo...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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29:10
DeepSeek Spooks Silicon Valley, Drake is Cooked, a16z Hires Daniel Penny
This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi break down DeepSeek, China's open-source AI rival, what the rise in AI agents means for jobs, and Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) hiring Daniel Perry, the man who placed Jordan Neely in a lethal chokehold on...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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31:44