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Material

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Material is a weekly discussion about the Google and Android universe. Your intrepid hosts try to answer the question, “What holds up the digital world?” The answer, so far, is that it’s Google all the way down. Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
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123: Easy As ABC

Russell finally gets ALL THE PIXELS. Andy is building his own 3D World. Flo has flashbacks to old school phones. We also talk about Google's involvement in government, fun 3D models and whether or not there's a bit of Slav in all of us. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off you...

Nov 03, 20171 hr 14 minEp. 123

123: Easy As ABC

Russell finally gets ALL THE PIXELS. Andy is building his own 3D World. Flo has flashbacks to old school phones. We also talk about Google's involvement in government, fun 3D models and whether or not there's a bit of Slav in all of us.

Nov 03, 20171 hr 14 minEp. 123

122: Colourful Pixels

Russell has an announcement about the Great Pixel Race. Flo has all the Pixels. Andy has none. Despite taking a brief detour into International Date Formats the crew discuss colour management, screen issues and all things Pixel 2 this week. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Pingdom : Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code MATERIAL to ...

Oct 27, 20171 hr 11 minEp. 122

122: Colourful Pixels

Russell has an announcement about the Great Pixel Race. Flo has all the Pixels. Andy has none. Despite taking a brief detour into International Date Formats the crew discuss colour management, screen issues and all things Pixel 2 this week.

Oct 27, 20171 hr 11 minEp. 122

121: Malleable Material

Andy and Flo are solo this week, with Russell out on a vision quest. The two start this week chatting about Star Wars, then delve into how refreshing the foldable ZTE Axon M is, even with so many letters in its name. There's also plenty of musing over Google's burrito delivery service undergoing testing Down Under, as well as plenty of grumbling about how noisy drones are when you're just trying to get some sleep! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter...

Oct 19, 20171 hr 8 minEp. 121

121: Malleable Material

Andy and Flo are solo this week, with Russell out on a vision quest. The two start this week chatting about Star Wars, then delve into how refreshing the foldable ZTE Axon M is, even with so many letters in its name. There's also plenty of musing over Google's burrito delivery service undergoing testing Down Under, as well as plenty of grumbling about how noisy drones are when you're just trying to get some sleep!

Oct 19, 20171 hr 8 minEp. 121

120: Google's Goofus and Gallant

Russell wishes Google were more present Down Under. Andy finds out the Pixel Buds contain a wire. Flo is still jelly of Andy's Jelly Phone. And no, Google did not buy Apple. Wondering what the heck we're talking about? It's all in this week's episode of Material! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Bombfell : Find the right clothes for you. Get $25 off your firs...

Oct 12, 20171 hr 14 minEp. 120

120: Google's Goofus and Gallant

Russell wishes Google were more present Down Under. Andy finds out the Pixel Buds contain a wire. Flo is still jelly of Andy's Jelly Phone. And no, Google did not buy Apple. Wondering what the heck we're talking about? It's all in this week's episode of Material!

Oct 12, 20171 hr 14 minEp. 120

119: Google Clip On Your Hip

So apparently Google announced some stuff...who knew?! The team assembles in Material HQ to discuss. During a heated debate a mysterious visitor drops in to throw down a challenge. Could the Great Pixel Race of 2017 be on again?! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first...

Oct 05, 20171 hr 38 minEp. 119

119: Google Clip On Your Hip

So apparently Google announced some stuff...who knew?! The team assembles in Material HQ to discuss. During a heated debate a mysterious visitor drops in to throw down a challenge. Could the Great Pixel Race of 2017 be on again?!

Oct 05, 20171 hr 38 minEp. 119

118: Essential Jelly

Russell gets an Essential Phone. Andy gets a Jelly Phone. Flo just gets very jelly. This brings on a discussion about what it means to be a premium Android phone vs a mid range or lower tier phone. Happy 19th Birthday Google. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Jelly Phone Pro Tiny Phone Is Tiny J...

Sep 29, 20171 hr 21 minEp. 118

118: Essential Jelly

Russell gets an Essential Phone. Andy gets a Jelly Phone. Flo just gets very jelly. This brings on a discussion about what it means to be a premium Android phone vs a mid range or lower tier phone. Happy 19th Birthday Google.

Sep 29, 20171 hr 21 minEp. 118

117: C 1.1 Billion HT's

Russell kills his Google Home in dramatic fashion. Nest strikes fear into Flo. Andy explains who or what a Hoda is. Also the upcoming Google Announcement leaks all over our shoes and BREAKING NEWS at the end of the show. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017...

Sep 22, 20171 hr 27 minEp. 117

117: C 1.1 Billion HT's

Russell kills his Google Home in dramatic fashion. Nest strikes fear into Flo. Andy explains who or what a Hoda is. Also the upcoming Google Announcement leaks all over our shoes and BREAKING NEWS at the end of the show.

Sep 22, 20171 hr 27 minEp. 117

116: Embrace The Notch

Russell buys a phone he feels is essential. Andy takes things up a notch. Flo advises us to stay in our lanes. We talk about the Pixel 2 announcement, the iPhone Flat Tyre X, and how Google needs to sort things out with yet another equality lawsuit on their hands. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membersh...

Sep 15, 20171 hr 11 minEp. 116

116: Embrace The Notch

Russell buys a phone he feels is essential. Andy takes things up a notch. Flo advises us to stay in our lanes. We talk about the Pixel 2 announcement, the iPhone Flat Tyre X, and how Google needs to sort things out with yet another equality lawsuit on their hands.

Sep 15, 20171 hr 11 minEp. 116

115: By Version 30 It Had Better Be Great

Flo has an LG V30! Russell's finger is hovering over the Essential Phone cancel pre-order button. Andy found a shortcut on his new Android bike. We also talk about the growing influence Google has on the world and if they'd ever use that for evil. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Andy's Bike Google Assistant Shortc...

Sep 07, 20171 hr 10 minEp. 115

115: By Version 30 It Had Better Be Great

Flo has an LG V30! Russell's finger is hovering over the Essential Phone cancel pre-order button. Andy found a shortcut on his new Android bike. We also talk about the growing influence Google has on the world and if they'd ever use that for evil.

Sep 07, 20171 hr 10 minEp. 115

114: Arrrrrrrr Core

Andy gets some Oreos. Russell gives a Keynote. Flo goes on a secret assignment. Also Google announces ARCore and some website called "you tub" gets a redesign. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Dev World Google Announces ARCore YouTube Redesign...

Sep 01, 20171 hr 6 minEp. 114

114: Arrrrrrrr Core

Andy gets some Oreos. Russell gives a Keynote. Flo goes on a secret assignment. Also Google announces ARCore and some website called "you tub" gets a redesign.

Sep 01, 20171 hr 6 minEp. 114

113: Total Eclipse Of The Wallet

Andy gets a Pixel from a totally not a scam deal. Russells finger slips on titanium and ceramic, and he ends up poorer for it. Flo touched a Note 8, and totally didn't spontaneously combust. All this and more on this episode of your second favourite podcast, MATERIAL! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay FM Membership Android Oreo I...

Aug 24, 20171 hr 8 minEp. 113

113: Total Eclipse Of The Wallet

Andy gets a Pixel from a totally not a scam deal. Russells finger slips on titanium and ceramic, and he ends up poorer for it. Flo touched a Note 8, and totally didn't spontaneously combust. All this and more on this episode of your second favourite podcast, MATERIAL!

Aug 24, 20171 hr 8 minEp. 113

112: Rappers Delight (feat Ihnatko)

Andy drops some sick beats. Flo confesses to using Allo. Russell wonders if he paid $3 Billion dollars to Apple, would they make him the default search engine for iOS. That's right kids we talk about Allo for Web, Google's search deals and the history of rap. All this and more on another fun filled episode of your second favourite podcast, MATEEEEEEERIAL! This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit w...

Aug 18, 20171 hr 4 minEp. 112

112: Rappers Delight (feat Ihnatko)

Andy drops some sick beats. Flo confesses to using Allo. Russell wonders if he paid $3 Billion dollars to Apple, would they make him the default search engine for iOS. That's right kids we talk about Allo for Web, Google's search deals and the history of rap. All this and more on another fun filled episode of your second favourite podcast, MATEEEEEEERIAL!

Aug 18, 20171 hr 4 minEp. 112

111: Margerite Dyson Left A Lovemark

Wow, what a week for Google. What a week. We start off with follow up, we end with the wonder that is the Jelly phone but the middle is full of important Google news. This is an episode not to be missed. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Enter offer code MATERIAL at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Symbolicons Pro : A huge set of over 2000 icons, that are perfect for designers and developers. Back the Kickstarter Campaign now! Guest Starring...

Aug 11, 20171 hr 13 minEp. 111

111: Margerite Dyson Left A Lovemark

Wow, what a week for Google. What a week. We start off with follow up, we end with the wonder that is the Jelly phone but the middle is full of important Google news. This is an episode not to be missed.

Aug 11, 20171 hr 13 minEp. 111

110: The Camera Wars, Begun They Have

Andy has feels about cameras. Flo has feels about marketing jargon. Russell just has no feels, he's a heartless Australian. This week we talk Z Force scratching, E Plus battery life and the drugs beings smoked in Moto's Marketing Department. Also Camera's, because Vic Gundotra thinks iPhone is The Phone. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: ...

Aug 04, 20171 hr 14 minEp. 110

110: The Camera Wars, Begun They Have

Andy has feels about cameras. Flo has feels about marketing jargon. Russell just has no feels, he's a heartless Australian. This week we talk Z Force scratching, E Plus battery life and the drugs beings smoked in Moto's Marketing Department. Also Camera's, because Vic Gundotra thinks iPhone is The Phone.

Aug 04, 20171 hr 14 minEp. 110

109: If You Can Drop A Baby, You Can Drop A Camera

Flo attends and exclusive Asus event. Andy attends an exclusive Moto event. Russell sits at home in his pants (the British meaning btw) and downloads the latest Android O preview. It is therefore a HUGE shock that we talk about AR, Asus, The Motorola Z2 Force and Android 0. This episode of Material is sponsored by: Linode : High performance SSD Linux servers for all of your infrastructure needs. Get a $20 credit with promo code ‘material2017’ Links and Show Notes: Support Material with a Relay F...

Jul 28, 20171 hr 11 minEp. 109

109: If You Can Drop A Baby, You Can Drop A Camera

Flo attends and exclusive Asus event. Andy attends an exclusive Moto event. Russell sits at home in his pants (the British meaning btw) and downloads the latest Android O preview. It is therefore a HUGE shock that we talk about AR, Asus, The Motorola Z2 Force and Android 0.

Jul 28, 20171 hr 11 minEp. 109
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