Doug Dylan Jon Jordan

Transistor Radio

A bi-monthly podcast where we have a short Chip Chat about Transistors! Semiconductors are one of the most fundamental technologies of our time, yet are often under-discussed or misunderstood. We want to chat about them (and other things). Come learn some more about Semiconductors!

Author

Doug Dylan Jon Jordan

Category

Technology

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Latest episode

May 15, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 21: AMD Earnings, What AI Will do to the Kids, Big Tech CapEx explosion 02.05.2024

In today's episode, we talk AMD earnings and massive capital expenditure raises by the tech giants. Oh and in the middle, we talk about AI-powered baby cradles.

Episode 20 - Earnings preview, TSMC earnings, Three-Body Problem 24.04.2024

In this episode, we talk about Doug popping the AI bubble, earthquakes in Taiwan, and the Three-Body Problem (which two of us don't remember).

Episode 19 (with guest, Jordan of ChinaTalk) - Post-earthquake, Intel Foundry, Nvidia GTC Reactions 03.04.2024

In today's episode, Jon gets hit by an earthquake, and we all ask about the wafers. Doug and Dylan ponder how Intel can get all the money it needs. And Jordan feels fear in a podcast that does not do any post-editing.

Episode 18 - ASML, Intel earnings; Stainless Steel Vacuum Water Bottles 01.02.2024

In today's VERY unhinged episode, Doug and Dylan briefly talk about ASML and Intel earnings before pivoting to their true desires - the stainless steel vacuum water bottle industry. Listen to the end for the worst joke of all time.

Episode 17: High-NA EUV, Semiconductor Bears 15.01.2024

In this episode, Jon gets asked about EUV. Dylan and Doug talk about Da Bears.

Episode 16: The Coming Automotive Semiconductor Downturn 10.01.2024

We are still alive. In this episode of Transistor Radio, Doug is reveling in the downfall of the automotive semiconductor industry. We also talk about our favorite cars.

Episode 15: TSMC earnings, AMD speculation, Qualcomm, Nanoimprint Lithography 26.10.2023

In this episode of Transistor Radio, Jon gets called a whip-cracker, Dylan rants about AMD earnings, and Doug declares it spooky earnings season. Oh yeah, AND NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE

Episode 14: Revised China Chip Controls - ChinaTalk Crossover 19.10.2023

We join Jordan Schneider from ChinaTalk to discuss the new chip regulations that just dropped.

Episode 13: Is AI the Fiber Bubble All Over Again? 16.10.2023

Doug talks the Fiber bubble. Jon and Dylan ponder the similarities with AI.

Episode 12: Zuck is Back, LLMs the new Computing Interface, Amazon-Anthropic 02.10.2023

In this chaotic episode, Jon gets asked if Zuck is a Chad or a Wojak. Dylan crashes the topic list. And Doug asks if anyone is actually using Github Copilot.

Episode 11: Jon Y of Asianometry Joins Transistor Radio 25.09.2023

Doug, Dylan, and Jon talk about Huawei and various other topics

Episode 10: Jon from Asianometry joins to Talk TSMC Earnings 28.04.2023

Doug, Dylan, and Jon talk about the TSMC earnings result.

Episode 9: Why AWS will miss the next wave of Cloud 21.04.2023

Dylan and Doug talk about why Amazon will miss the next wave in cloud computing

Episode 8: OFC Recap: Linear Direct Drive, and a Basic Datacenter Networking Guide 05.04.2023

We talk about the entire data center networking stack, how it all works, and the big news at OFC, Linear Direct Drive

Episode 7: Where are we in the Inventory Cycle? 21.02.2023

Doug and Dylan talk about the inventory cycle and where we are versus history. 

Episode 6: Intel Should Cut the Dividend, Memory Market Overview 14.02.2023

Doug and Dylan talk about Intel and why they should cut the dividend We talk about memory spending and industry structure

Episode 5: Export Controls and the US / China Economic War 03.11.2022

Dylan and Doug talk about the recent export controls and the China x US escalation of semiconductor technology controls. 

Episode 4: Backside Power and CXL 30.06.2022

Doug and Dylan talk about Backside Power Delivery networks, CXL, and other emerging trends in semiconductors. 

Episode 3: Geopolitics and Semiconductors 21.03.2022

Doug and Dylan talk about geopolitical implications and macro concerns for semiconductors. In particular Neon gas really isn't a crisis - listen for more! 

Episode 2: Intel's Investor Day 21.02.2022

Listen to Dylan and Doug talk about Intel's Investor day and their new financial goals. 

Episode 1: TSMC's Q4 2021 Earnings 28.01.2022

Dylan and Doug talk about why they are so excited for Taiwan Semiconductor Company's Q4 results. The surprising guide and capex growth bodes well for the entire semiconductor industry. 

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