Episodios

  • The Jeff Bezos story: from billionaire Amazon founder to midlife crisis to space missionary

    The Jeff Bezos story: from billionaire Amazon founder to midlife crisis to space missionary
    Jan 13 2026
    What makes Jeff Bezos tick? Is he a generational talent who will take us to the stars? Or billionaire tech bro living the high life? Christian Davenport, journalist who spent twenty-five years at the Washington Post and the author of the recently published book, Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New, Trillion-Dollar Space Race.

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    32 m
  • The Grok AI scandal — what happens now? Plus: why Ireland’s plan to link national ID to social media access is dystopian

    The Grok AI scandal — what happens now? Plus: why Ireland’s plan to link national ID to social media access is dystopian
    Jan 9 2026
    With Grok AI now being used to undress people online, what do we do? Should government ministers stay off X? And is Ireland about to require digital ID? TJ McIntyre, associate Professor of the Sutherland School of Law in UCD and Head of Digital Rights Ireland joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. You can listen to the full episode here, on the Irish Independent website or wherever you get your podcasts.

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    34 m
  • My life as a CEO: Stephen Cluskey on raising €4m and being paralysed

    My life as a CEO: Stephen Cluskey on raising €4m and being paralysed
    Jan 6 2026
    Stephen Cluskey was about to enter his leaving cert year in Belvedere College when something happened that changed his life forever. On a camping trip with friends, Stephen fell off a hay bale and was paralyzed from the neck down. Stephen Cluskey, CEO of Mobility Mojo, accessibility advocate and social entrepreneur joins Adrian on this week’s episode of the Big Tech Show.

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    27 m
  • How tech will change your life in 2026: our 10 predictions

    How tech will change your life in 2026: our 10 predictions
    Dec 31 2025

    How will tech affect your life in 2026? Will AI win you over with convenience? Could dodgy-box users be fined? And what about a mid-Atlantic rift when it comes to tech regulation?

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    In this episode of The Big Tech Show, Adrian Weckler is joined by Dee Reddy to share his 10 predictions on what to expect next year, as well as rating how our predictions for the last year turned out.

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    35 m
  • Early Rising - Ireland’s newly minted Excel world champion Diarmuid Early

    Early Rising - Ireland’s newly minted Excel world champion Diarmuid Early
    Dec 23 2025
    Ireland’s list of global sporting champions is relatively short, which means that when a new one is minted then we like to celebrate their achievements with them. And while Excel spreadsheets is about as niche as e-sports get - there’s no doubt that the competition is heating up when it’s broadcast live from Las Vegas via ESPN. And this year, it looks like it's not just Excel’s logo that proudly wears green - as the title of Global Excel Champion 2025 was won by Ireland’s Diarmuid Early.

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    16 m
  • How I Made It: Sean Blanchfield’s journey to the top of tech and his new AI startup, Jentic

    How I Made It: Sean Blanchfield’s journey to the top of tech and his new AI startup, Jentic
    Dec 16 2025

    Where is AI going and who is at the helm? What jobs might be in trouble and should Europe back down on its regulations? On The Big Tech Show this week, Adrian is joined by one of Ireland's most famous tech entrepreneurs Sean Blanchfield to hear about Jentic - his latest venture - and to hear how the age of AI is already up and running.

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    38 m
  • A folding iPhone in 2026? Apple’s hits and misses in 2025 and what it will do in 2026

    A folding iPhone in 2026? Apple’s hits and misses in 2025 and what it will do in 2026
    Dec 12 2025

    Will we see a folding iPhone in 2026? Or what about better AI on Apple devices? Has the iPhone Air been a flop and will it be replaced?

    Joining technology editor Adrian Weckler on the Big Tech Show is friend of the podcast Stuart Miles, tech expert and the founder of Squirrel.

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    32 m
  • Christmas gift guide – from digital cameras to coffee machines to social media blockers and more

    Christmas gift guide – from digital cameras to coffee machines to social media blockers and more
    Dec 11 2025
    What devices should you gift for Christmas? From buds to coffee machines, what tech treats would you like to receive? And should you go high-end or budget? JJ Clarke, producer, joins Adrian on this week’s episode of The Big Tech Show. The Kodak compact digital camera costs €160 from Conn’s Cameras and is for the Gen Z-er in your life. Standalone compact digital cameras are all the rage among teens and early 20-somethings, with their vintage look, anti-AI vibe and one-shot focus. For this cohort, Kodak’s Pixpro FZ55 makes a great gift. It’s easy to use, has a 1x to 5x mini-zoom and fits snugly into almost any normal jeans or jacket pocket. For the self-loathing phone addict in your life. The Brick costs €60 from getbrick.app. Brick’s appeal is simple: stop using your phone so much. The way it works is simple. Just touch it off your iPhone or Android phone and it will deny access (or "brick”) a set of pre-chosen (by you) apps. It will also hide any notifications associated with them. You can listen to the full episode here on the Irish Independent website or wherever you get your podcasts.

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    34 m
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