Logging In

In this episode of  Logging In , Techie shares his firsthand experience spending time with Scotland's passionate  Tartan Army  and how that unexpected adventure led to another surprise—free tickets to see  Young Washington . Along the way, Techie and Kali discuss what made both experiences memorable, the power of community, how historical storytelling is evolving, and why sometimes simply show...

Boston thought it was hosting World Cup matches. Instead, it got invaded by Scotland. In Episode 30 of  Logging In , Techie reports live from the middle of the Tartan Army takeover as Scottish fans march through Boston, pack Fenway Park, drain local bars dry, set stadium noise records, and even honor American statues with traffic cones. Somehow, the biggest World Cup story isn't what's hap...

Techie has a summer cold and it shows—but the news doesn't stop. This week on Logging In, we revisit the latest developments in the Bricks & Minifigs and Reckless Ben story, explore FIFA World Cup controversies, and laugh our way through America's most questionable soccer chants. The conversation also covers Apple's newest AI features, concerns about photo authenticity, and what Te...

What happens when a local business dispute becomes internet-wide news? This week on  Logging In , Techie and Kali break down the viral Bricks & Minifigs controversy and the series of decisions that turned a customer complaint into a full-blown public relations headache. From social media backlash to questions about transparency, accountability, and reputation management, the story becomes a fa...

Important note:  Due to an unexpected microphone issue during recording,  Kali is the primary voice you'll hear throughout most of this episode.  The conversation was still too good to scrap, so we're releasing it as-is and bringing you along for the ride. In Episode 27 of  Logging In , Techie and Kali explore the growing impact of AI data centers and the massive demands they place on powe...

This week on  Logging In , Techie and Kali dive into a collection of stories that seem unrelated at first—but all point to a deeper question about connection, trust, and modern life. They discuss a controversial proposal that could allow handguns to be shipped through the U.S. mail, raising concerns about package theft, tracking, and unintended consequences. Across the Atlantic, the United Kingdom...

This week on  Logging In , Techie and Kali kick things off with the viral rise of Danhausen and why storytelling may be making a comeback in entertainment. From miniature cloning-machine chaos in wrestling to social media stardom, they explore how one performer is capturing attention far beyond his industry. Then the conversation shifts into the growing role of AI in everyday life. What happens wh...

In Episode 024 of  Logging In , Techie and Kali explore how AI-powered security cameras are confidently getting reality completely wrong. One system mistakes a cat for a bear. Another thinks car headlights are a raging fire. A white pickup truck somehow becomes a tornado warning. As AI surveillance tools spread into everyday life, the episode asks a bigger question: what happens when technology st...

In Episode 023 of  Logging In , Techie and Kali dive headfirst into one of the strangest weeks the internet has produced yet. From the viral rise of Danhausen and the blending of wrestling, memes, and algorithm-driven fandoms, to “Scientology speedruns,” psychedelic treatments being fast-tracked into mainstream culture, and even cars with built-in toilets — this episode explores how modern interne...

Apple just hit a turning point. In this episode, we break down the transition from Tim Cook stepping down as CEO to a new, unfamiliar leader stepping in—sparking questions across the tech world. Is this the end of Apple’s operations-driven era… and the beginning of something new? We explore Apple’s history from Steve Jobs to today, the internal shakeups happening behind the scenes, and why choosin...

In Episode 021 of  Logging In , everything changes. Techie and Kali break down a major shift happening right now across the internet—where  views, watch time, and clicks are no longer the only thing that matters . Instead, platforms like YouTube are quietly moving toward something much bigger:  how content makes you feel . From MrBeast’s surprising drop in views to the rise of short-form dominance...

We put this one together with duck tape as the Jewish holiday of Passover fast approached. Listen to find out what we even spoke about. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content

The government is still shut down. Air travel is starting to feel unpredictable. Driverless trucks are already on the road — and scaling fast. And now AI is stepping into classrooms, reshaping how kids learn. In Episode 19, Kali and Techie cover a week where the systems people rely on — government, travel, education, and jobs — all feel like they’re shifting at the same time. Kali leads with the r...

YouTube is moving into the Oscars. A $3 million film makes $49 million — then quietly disappears from the charts. A viral band can’t get a visa. And suddenly, nobody agrees on what counts anymore. In Episode 18, Kali and Techie unpack a week where creators, audiences, and institutions are colliding in real time. Kali brings the cultural and political lens — from immigration decisions affecting ris...

Iran escalation. Draft concerns. Meta glasses recording too much. PetSmart becoming a viral identity crisis. MrBeast’s million-dollar puzzle finally getting solved. In Episode 17, Kali and Techie unpack a week that feels equal parts serious, surreal, and impossible to ignore. Kali brings the political lens, breaking down the latest on Iran, the conflicting messaging coming out of the administratio...

War headlines. Paywalls. Premium seating. Retirement accounts getting tapped just to survive. In Episode 16, Kali and Techie unpack a week where everything feels more exclusive, more strategic, and more expensive. Kali brings the politics — from Trump’s Iran escalation and the questions around protocol, legality, and public messaging, to the broader sense that regular people are being asked to abs...

In Episode 15, Kali and Techie unpack a news cycle that somehow included a blizzard, resurfaced alien chatter, tariff rulings that didn’t actually settle anything, and the growing habit of dismissing inconvenient footage as “probably AI.” Kali brings the political lens — where optics matter more than outcomes and resolution feels optional. Techie breaks down what’s happening underneath — how AI de...

Episode 14 dives into the blurred line between transparency and theater. From MrBeast’s evolving global puzzle to Amazon backing away from surveillance backlash, from messy Epstein file disclosures to AI systems that simulate entire companies — this week feels like a preview of where culture and technology are heading. Kali unpacks the political optics — shutdowns, oversight battles, public trust....

Kali and Techie start with the Super Bowl — but quickly move far beyond football. They break down the cultural reaction to Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, the “God Bless America” moment that sparked debate, and a surprising tech theory: Did Apple quietly align the show with its live-translation AirPods feature? From there, the episode shifts into bigger conversations: • MrBeast and Rainbolt turn...

Kali graduates from the water cooler and joins Techie at the mic for a deeper conversation about  who gets to be considered “press” in 2026 . They start with  Don Lemon’s arrest after livestreaming a disrupted church service  and ask the uncomfortable question: if a legacy journalist can get charged, what does that mean for creators, podcasters, and citizens recording history in real time?  From t...

In this episode of  Logging In , Techie and Luna react to Tyler Oliveira’s viral video portraying a Jewish community through a sensational and confrontational lens. Rather than focusing on clicks or outrage, they slow the conversation down to examine what happens when influencer-driven “investigative journalism” strips away context, history, and responsibility. They break down who Tyler Oliveira i...

In Episode 010 of  Logging In , Techie and Luna dig into Apple’s evolving relationship with creators — and what happens when professional tools, subscriptions, and AI begin reshaping how creative work gets done. The conversation starts with Apple’s new creator-focused offerings and recurring subscription model, raising familiar concerns about affordability, access, and whether these tools genuinel...

In Episode 009 of  Logging In , Techie and Luna kick off the year with CES season — and the headline they didn’t expect: LEGO stepping on stage to announce a new “smart brick.” It’s screen-free and powered by proximity tech, but it still raises a big question: does adding lights and sounds make creativity better… or does it train kids to expect the toy to do the imagining for them? From there, the...

What are we actually learning when stories go viral — and who decides what counts as “evidence”? In Episode 008 of  Logging In , Techie and Luna unpack a viral video by content creator  Nick Shirley , who accused Somali-owned daycare centers in Minnesota of fraud, using a misspelled word on a childcare sign as a key signal of alleged illegitimacy. Rather than adjudicating guilt or innocence, the e...

Technology often presents itself as helpful — crowdsourcing answers, finding discounts, filling in gaps where systems fall short. But what happens when that help causes harm? In Episode 007 of  Logging In , Techie and Luna unpack two very different stories with the same underlying question. First, they reflect on how Reddit’s role in investigations has changed over time, comparing the Boston Marat...