HiTech Podcast

Ever wonder what it would be like to actually walk around in your virtual meetings or courses? Not just stare at rectangles on a screen or more videos, but actually move through a space, bump into other people, and build the environment you're meeting in? We're kicking off our 2026 Topia series, and this episode is all about why we're convinced this tool is quietly revolutionizing virt...

What if you could teach AI to actually understand YOUR workflow? Welcome to 2026, folks! We're kicking off the year with Claude Skill Builder—a feature that's genuinely changing how we use AI every single day. This isn't another "AI will change everything" hype video. This is us showing you exactly how we've built reusable AI assistants that handle real tasks in our podcast workflow. Whether you'r...

Ready to start your own podcast but don't know where to begin? Josh and Will wrap up 2025 with their most practical episode yet—a complete guide to editing your podcast without breaking the bank or getting overwhelmed by tech. In this year-end episode, we share everything we've learned from 227 episodes of podcasting, from choosing your first microphone to leveraging AI for content creatio...

Welcome back to HiTech Podcast! In Episode 226, hosts Josh and Will dive deep into the National Mall Gateway with special guest Bobby, exploring an innovative educational platform that's transforming how students and visitors experience America's historic heart. From virtual tours to AI-powered lessons, discover how the National Mall Gateway is bridging physical and digital learning experi...

Josh and Will dive deep into the emerging world of agentic AI browsers - exploring Fellou and Perplexity's Comet, two innovative tools that promise to revolutionize how we interact with the web. From automated task execution to cross-platform integration, we break down what these AI-powered browsers can (and can't) do, discuss their potential for smaller teams and nonprofits, and share our...

Join us for our annual holiday tradition with Steven Miletto (aka Golden Pipes) in his legendary Christmas sweater! This year's festive episode takes an unexpected turn as we dive deep into the big question everyone's asking: What would it look like if AI actually replaced different jobs? We explore everything from AI substitute teachers with dystopian "shock rooms" to robot base...

This week we welcome Ron Moore, host of the brand-new podcast "Why This Film," to talk about his journey from teacher to corporate L&D professional to podcaster. Ron shares the real story behind launching his first episode, the challenges of finding your voice, and why the Criterion Collection sparked his podcasting passion. We dive deep into the art of guest interviews, the importan...

Join Josh and Will as they dive deep into  @1X-tech  latest humanoid robot demonstration and grapple with the bigger questions about AI and automation in our daily lives. This week's conversation takes a thoughtful turn as we examine whether society is prepared for the productivity revolution that's coming - and what it might cost us. From NEO's impressive household tasks to cyberpunk...

This week, we are joined by the legendary "Golden Pipes" Steven Miletto for an honest, unfiltered conversation about AI in 2025. No hype, no fear-mongering - just three tech enthusiasts sharing real experiences with artificial intelligence tools. Steven brings his unique perspective from 796+ podcast episodes and shares how he's actually using AI in his workflow. From ChatGPT experim...

What happens when the backbone of the internet fails? Josh and Will dive into the recent AWS outage that reminded us all just how dependent we've become on cloud infrastructure. From smart home devices going offline to entire business operations grinding to a halt, this episode explores our complicated relationship with internet connectivity. But first - Josh finally notices a painting that&#3...

We dive into a controversial topic: the growing backlash against technology in education and beyond. Are we stuck in an endless pendulum swing between tech extremism? Josh brings a hot take about recent articles claiming tech is "poisoning" us, and we explore why this all-or-nothing thinking misses the mark. From washing machines to AI, we trace how society has always freaked out about new technol...

Welcome to Episode 218 of the HiTech Podcast! This week, Josh takes Will (and you!) on an in-depth tour of Notion 3.0 and its game-changing AI features. From automated weekly reports to custom database creation in seconds, discover how Notion's agentic AI is revolutionizing personal productivity and task management. Josh demonstrates his elaborate Notion dashboard system, introduces his AI ass...

Ever wondered what it takes to consistently create a weekly podcast for four years? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, Will and Josh pull back the curtain on their entire podcasting workflow and reveal how AI tools have transformed their process from a time-consuming hobby into an efficient, sustainable system. From recording platforms to editing software, transcript generation to social m...

Join us for an exciting deep dive into Topia with founder Daniel as we explore how this spatial platform is revolutionizing virtual education! Discover how proximity chat, customizable worlds, and innovative SDK tools are creating delightful learning experiences for K-12 students in virtual schools, micro schools, and homeschooling environments. From supporting 500+ concurrent users to integrating...

Will and Josh pit their mobile rigs against each other in this epic travel tech showdown! From $250 backpacks to portable monitors, wireless mice to Steam Decks - we're breaking down every piece of gear that keeps us productive (and entertained) on the road. No sponsorships, just honest takes on what actually works when you need your full setup anywhere. Whether you're a digital nomad or j...

Watch Josh and Will transform a simple meal planning problem into a fully functional web app using nothing but AI prompts. From Will's basic Google Sheets button to a sophisticated menu generator with search, filters, and editing capabilities - all built live in under 30 minutes! We're not coding experts, just two curious minds showing you how accessible app development has become with AI...

Join hosts Will Ellingworth and Josh as they dive deep into one of AI's most controversial topics: its environmental footprint. From data centers consuming massive amounts of electricity to the real-world impact on local communities, we explore whether the environmental cost of AI is worth the benefits. Plus, Josh creates a penguin-saving game live on the show! Head over to our website at  ⁠⁠⁠...

Josh and Will put OpenAI's new "Study and Learn" mode to the test with theology questions, instructional design challenges, and... tank driving? What started as educational evaluation ended with an unexpected browser-based tank simulator. We explore whether this AI study tool actually encourages learning or just makes cheating more complicated. Head over to our website at  ⁠⁠⁠hitechp...

We put AI to the ultimate test - can Claude outsmart our resident board game expert Alex? Watch as we experiment with Claude playing Skull and Flip Seven in real-time, discovering surprising insights about AI capabilities, human strategy, and the art of bluffing against algorithms. Spoiler alert: Humans aren't obsolete just yet. Head over to our website at  ⁠⁠⁠hitechpod.us⁠⁠⁠  for all of our e...

Head over to our website at  ⁠⁠⁠hitechpod.us⁠⁠⁠  for all of our episode pages, send some support at ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠ , our  ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ , our  ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ , and to see our faces (maybe skip the last one). Need a journal that's secure and reflective? Sign-up for the ⁠Reflection App⁠ today! We promise that the free version is enough, but if you want the extra features, paying up is even bette...

Ever feel like documentation is a four-letter word? 😅 We get it! Will and Josh dive deep into the art (and pain) of creating useful documentation - from knowledge bases to SOPs to those quick tutorial videos we all need but never have time to make.🔥 What We Cover:Why documentation becomes a problem before it becomes a priorityThe real barriers: time, effort, maintenance, and that "but we&#3...

Join Josh and Will as they dive deep into the messy world of AI training and copyright law! This week, we're unpacking the Anthropic lawsuit that's got everyone talking - and we accidentally recreate 1984 in the process (oops!). What we discovered: When we asked Claude to rewrite Orwell's classic in a modern context, things got... uncomfortably derivative. Are AI companies walking a legal tightrop...

Join Will and Josh for a candid conversation about real AI use cases they've encountered in the wild! From questionable grading practices to grief bots, we're breaking down what's working, what's sketchy, and what needs to be swept under the rug. 🧹 Our Rating System: If it's good, it stays. If it's problematic, we're sweeping it away with our trusty desk brooms! For mo...

Join Josh and Will as they dive deep into the art and science of creating user-friendly Learning Management Systems (LMS). Moving away from their usual AI focus, the hosts share real-world experience from LMS overhauls, discussing everything from user journey mapping to wire-framing techniques. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Want to build your business like we h...

Ready to decode what makes certifications actually worth your time? 🎯Will and Josh dive deep into the certification landscape - from their personal experiences with PMI, Docebo, and academic programs to designing certification systems that actually prove expertise. They're tackling the real question: how do we move beyond simple exams to create meaningful professional development? For more on...