Joe Rogan’s mouth has put Spotify in a tough spot, but the streaming giant is apparently not ready to part ways with the popular podcast host despite intense criticism over his anti-coronavirus vaccine comments and racial slurs. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said in a message to employees that the company would not part ways with […]
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Spotify’s support of Joe Rogan a ‘slap in the face’ say science podcast producers
Spotify’s support of Joe Rogan feels like “a slap in the face”, producers of a scientific podcast on the platform have said. Wendy Zukerman and Blythe Terrell, creators of the Science Vs podcast, said they will stop producing content until the streaming giant cracks down harder on the spread of misinformation. It comes as Spotify […]
Glasgow.com Domain is For Sale. We Interview Tommy Butler [Audio]
Tommy Butler owns the domain name Glasgow.com, but now it’s up for sale, and in a podcast interview with Technology.ie he talks about his reasons for selling, his thoughts on the value of domain names, his strategy for domain success, and why a good domain is a business asset. Click on the player above to listen to the show, or download […]
The Blood and Sweat of Irish People [Audio]
Michele goes on something of a patriotic rant on this week’s podcast – well it is the centenary of the 1916 Rising. “Forget about these bloody multinationals who are set up over here and have absolutely no loyalty or ties to the country. What about the Irish companies built on the blood and sweat of Irish […]
Podcast: Compost, Lost Lobsters and Silly Traffic [Audio]
Blacknight CEO Michele Neylon and I got together in his office on Friday for our first podcast chat of 2016 – and it’s been a busy year so far. Michele brings us up to date on his recent trips to Las Vegas and Turkey and talked about a recent spate of phishing attacks which are specifically targeting […]
Podcast: Super-Grumpy!* [Audio]
On today’s podcast I talk to Michele about Star Wars: The Force Awakens – which I have seen and he hasn’t. Don’t worry – it’s a spoiler free zone. Click on the player above to listen to the show, or download it here: 20:51; 12MB; MP3. We also talk Teresa Mannion, TV reporter turned YouTube viral star, […]
Ho-ho-hosting! Podcast with Michele Neylon [Audio]
Thanks to a busy run of events recently, it’s been a while since Michele and I got together for a podcast so we had a lot to talk about in today’s episode. Click on the player above to listen to the show, or download it here: 33:34; 12MB; MP3. In fact it’s Michele’s second podcast this […]
Safe Harbour Ruling Strengthens Europe’s Hand – An Interview with Simon McGarr [Audio]
Simon McGarr is our guest on today’s podcast. He’s the solicitor representing Digital Rights Ireland, who were granted amicus curiae status in the case regarding the EU-US ‘Safe Harbour Agreement’, which the EU Court of Justice ruled invalid this week. Click on the player above to listen to the show, or download it here: 21:34; 12MB; MP3. […]
Galway is Startup City: Podcast with Tracy Keogh [Audio]
Tracy Keogh is our guest on today’s podcast. She’s been involved in startup events for many years and recently joined Bank of Ireland as Startup Community Manager for Galway. Click on the player above to listen to the show, or download it here: 07:18; 4MB; MP3. There’s more going on in Galway than we generally hear about, she […]
Podcast from the Padded Cell [Audio]
Today’s podcast is recorded in Michele Neylon’s office at Blacknight HQ in Carlow. It’s our first show recorded there since we refurbished it with echo-absorbing acoustic panels. Michele jokes that I’ve put him in “a padded cell” – but the sound quality is hugely improved! Click on the player above to listen to the show, or download it here: 34:31; 20MB; […]