Weird Tech

Technology EN ↓ 97 episodes

Hey, you wanna hear something weird? Us too! You might have noticed tech is getting a bit dull, stale and dystopian…but there’s so much fun, cool and just plain weird tech out there. So we’re gonna share it with each other - and you. Hosted by technology journalists Rae Johnston (Gizmodo Australia, Queens of the Drone Age, SBS) and Tegan Jones (Gizmodo Australia, SmartCompany, Queens of the Drone Age).

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Weird Tech

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Dissolvable Eye Drop Implants 15.07.2025 8:57

Do you wanna hear something weird about glaucoma? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roo-Ver And The Space Tradies 08.07.2025 12:58

Do you wanna hear something weird about being a tradie...in space? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech That Mimics Your Brain (Sort Of) 01.07.2025 15:35

Do you wanna hear something weird about how engineers at RMIT University have created a tiny device that sees movement, stores memories, and processes info like a human brain - with no external computer needed? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Bu...

Apple Vs The Beatles 25.06.2025 12:19

Do you wanna hear something weird about a historic beef between Apple and The Beatles? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

A Solution To (Unnecessary) Subtitle Dependance 18.06.2025 10:22

Do you wanna hear something weird about why we all use subtitles now? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rainforest Rescue Technology 10.06.2025 14:16

Do you wanna hear something weird about tech being used to regenerate the Daintree rainforest? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Infrared Contact Lenses 03.06.2025 10:02

Do you wanna hear something weird about infrared contact lenses? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several Weird Things About The Great Barrier Reef 28.05.2025 15:50

Do you wanna hear something weird about the Great Barrier Reef? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial Intelligence That *Saves* Forests 26.05.2025 10:28

Do you wanna hear something weird about AI doing the opposite of what it normally does? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

Human Washing Machine 20.05.2025 9:44

Do you wanna hear something weird about a bizarre shower alternative? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fungi Tiles In Czechia 13.05.2025 8:16

Do you wanna hear something weird about fungi and elephant skin and natural air conditioning in Eastern Europe? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio...

Weird (In The Best Possible Way) Things About AirPods 07.05.2025 10:37

Do you wanna hear something weird about the AirPods 4? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Elder Millennial Injury Prevention Device 01.05.2025 11:39

Do you wanna hear something weird about an ergonomic laptop setup? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Unexpectedly Fun Shower Gadget 22.04.2025 10:26

Do you wanna hear something weird about a shower gadget? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Paint Shaker For Humans 08.04.2025 15:53

Do you wanna hear something weird about being put in a paint shaker for humans (AKA The Snoo)? We want an adult one.  👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See...

The Only Good Use For Smart Glasses 01.04.2025 9:24

Do you wanna hear something weird about using smart glasses to be someone's eyes? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Electric Bread 25.03.2025 7:46

Do you wanna hear something weird about an eco-friendly way to make electrodes? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

MAGNETIC. ROBOT. ANTS. 18.03.2025 8:55

Do you wanna hear something weird about something that's already pretty freaking weird (microrobots??!)? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok See omnystudio.com/li...

The Rae 12.03.2025 7:25

Do you wanna hear something weird about a gadget designed to make your uterus feel good? That also happens to share a name with one of the hosts of this podcast??! 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music...

lo-fi hip hop beats to relax/study to 04.03.2025 10:25

Do you want to hear something weird about lo-fi hip hop beats to relax/study to? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter/X See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Lickable Virtual Reality 25.02.2025 19:05

Want to hear something weird about a VR controller you are supposed to lick? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter/X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

The Retrofuturism Of Home Robots 18.02.2025 22:04

You wanna hear something weird about robots you bring into your home? This episode is sponsored by Roborock 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter/X See omny...

A Car Just For The Girlies 11.02.2025 9:34

Wanna hear something weird about a car in the 1950's that was made exclusively for women? In this episode, Tegan tells Rae about the Dodge La Femme, which they both now desperately want.  👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Tha...

Brain Copter 05.02.2025 9:19

Do you wanna hear something weird about playing video games with your mind? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter/X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Weird Tech From CES We Can't Stop Thinking About 28.01.2025 21:44

Hey, do you wanna hear something weird about tech at CES 2025 we just can't stop thinking about? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTok Twitter/X See omnystudio.com/...