Podcast appearances and mentions of Ron Richards

By the Power of Grayskull! Conor Kilpatrick, Ron Richards, and Mike Romo gather to revel in Gen X nostalgia while discussing Masters of the Universe! They have the Power! Running Time: 00:42:41 Follow Conor Kilpatrick on Letterboxd!Follow Ron Richards on Letterboxd!Follow Mike Romo on Letterboxd! Music:“Left to Right (iFanboy Theme)”Josh Flanagan Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron on their other show Goodfellas Minute. Listen to Conor and Ron reminisce about Goodfellas Minute on Sporadicast: An Oral History of Movies by Minutes. Listen to Conor discuss Dirty Harry on Movie of the Year: 1971. Watch Ron talk about the online pinball ecosystem on Dirty Pool Podcast. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Listen to Ron talk about The Phantom Menace minute 80 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Ron talk about Return of the Jedi minute 124 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Conor talk about Return of the Jedi minute 104 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Ron talk about The Empire Strikes Back minute 115 on Star Wars Minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're still recovering from last week's After Hours Ulefone insanity, luckily Huyen Tue Dao returns to the show to ground Jason Howell and Ron Richards as things get real about AI and Development.PATREON SPECIAL: We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary all month and you can get 20% off a membership at Patreon with code AF3 at https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithfulNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:08:43 - NEWSCheck your Spam folder! You might have money from the Google Assistant settlement waiting for you to claim!Looks like Google has quietly been buying code from developers to train AI. Is that a bad thing? Why does it feel icky?And here we thought we were getting along with Apple? Apple's newest commercial really tries hard to make Android look bad.PATRON PICK: The old Google Nest Mini and Audio and heading off the shelves ahead of the new devices finally coming out00:42:12 - HARDWARELooks like there's going to be a lot of Googlebooks to choose fromTablets are in again! ASUS is back in the game with the new ASUS Pad!Unboxing the Motorola Edge 202600:56:48 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFThere's a ton of new cool stuff in the Android June Canary Release! Like how Screen Reactions work!Check out how Magic Cue works in third party apps!Google is creating the stuff of nightmares thanks to Gemini Personal Intelligence with DreambeansGoodbye Pixel Studio, we had fun with you while it lastedNewPipe and other open source apps are preparing for the Sideloading apocalypse01:17:13 - COMMUNITYGeorge writes in to share that he uses ProtonMail by emailing us with ProtonMail for Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. SPOILERS BELOW! Running Time: 00:58:10 This month, Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and Ron Richards discuss… Review Redux:00:01:06 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu What We've Been Enjoying:00:03:52 – Ron (and Josh) went to see The Sheep Detectives and watched the final season of The Boys.00:10:32 – Josh (and Ron and Conor) are watching Widow's Bay.00:14:47 – Conor went to see Power Ballad and Pressure. Summer Mail Bag:00:20:23 – Gavin T. from Long Beach, California asks about media-inspired fears.00:24:36 – Kenneth J. from The Great White North wants to know if Ron still reads weekly comic books.00:28:17 – Jon S. from Tacoma, Washington wants to know what the guys think about Dave Filoni's comments about Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker.00:31:45 – Kyle F. from New Jersey opens a Pandora's Box called “'80s/'90s Movie Song Music Videos.”00:37:03 – Chis A. from Washington wants to know the best comic book pinball machines.00:42:10 – Greg M. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania asks about favorite Muppets.00:46:47 – Brad G. from Anytown, USA is looking to get into '80s/'90s punk.00:51:16 – Scott H. from Portland, Oregon wants to know just when Star Wars takes place. Music:“Left to Right (iFanboy Theme)”Josh Flanagan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're thrilled to welcome Robb Dunewood from Daily Tech News Show and The Tech Jawn to the show and it's weird and wild week! Jason Howell and Ron Richards weren't quite prepared for how weird it would get.PATREON SPECIAL: We're celebrating our 3rd Anniversary all month and you can get 20% off a membership at Patreon with code AF3 at https://www.patreon.com/c/AndroidFaithfulNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:08:30 - NEWSMicrosoft is getting in on the Agentic AI game on Android as well with Project SolaraThe next Google Store is opening in Tokyo!We've got market data! The US Smartphone market declined by 3% in Q1 and the Foldable market was down as well.PATRON PICK: Proton Mail is making it easy for you to switch from GMail to Proton Mail00:36:20 - HARDWAREA big leaked view of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is shocking! And perhaps the crease will be better?Looking for the perfect high-end foldable? Look no further than the the Vertu Alphafold priced at $6,800We're not kidding with this one: a scuba diver found the Pixel Watch 5 in the ocean. You can't make this up. Or maybe you can?The Google Home Speaker with Gemini may be finally going on sale...in Canada.01:00:29 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFThe Android Feature Drop for June is here and it's packed with safety and fashion!Google Gemini Spark is now available and Jason has been hands-on with itThe next generation of document scanning is here with Google Drive and it's pretty darn impressive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey! It's a new Star Wars movie! It's been 7 years! And so, a new Star Wars movie means that it's time for grumpy old men Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, Ron Richards to gather once again to talk through their Star Wars angst! Running Time: 00:58:07 Music:“Left to Right (iFanboy Theme)”Josh Flanagan Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron on their other show Goodfellas Minute. Listen to Conor and Ron reminisce about Goodfellas Minute on Sporadicast: An Oral History of Movies by Minutes. Listen to Conor discuss Dirty Harry on Movie of the Year: 1971. Watch Ron talk about the online pinball ecosystem on Dirty Pool Podcast. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Listen to Ron talk about The Phantom Menace minute 80 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Ron talk about Return of the Jedi minute 124 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Conor talk about Return of the Jedi minute 104 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Ron talk about The Empire Strikes Back minute 115 on Star Wars Minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey hey the gang's all here for the Google I/O Post Mortem. Huyen Tue Dao returns from KotlinConf to join Florence Ion, Jason Howell and Ron Richards to put a bow on Google I/O and wrap things up and make sense of all the AI plus the news of the week in Android.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:06:51 - NEWSIn case you missed it, there was A LOT of things announced at Google I/O. 100 things in fact...Google managed to sneak in some Android news at Google I/O, including a sneak peek at the upcoming "Continue On" featureOver in Apple land, iOS27 may support Google Cast natively, but with a catchPATRON PICK: Details on the phones that will work with Gemini Intelligence may be disappointing for people with older phones00:41:05 - HARDWAREWas there a Pixel 11/Pixel Glow tease at Google I/O? Calm down, no there wasn't.Rollable phones are the next big thing and it looks like Samsung will be leading the way againFlo is hands-on with the Fitbit Air and has opinions about the new Google Health app01:07:08 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFAnother bit of Android at Google I/O was Android Halo and we found out what it is!Jumping on the trend...Android icons go Disco!Google Play will soon start letting you know when you have a "dead" app on your phone01:15:50 - COMMUNITYHoward from San Diego was at the opening of the new Google Store and shared photosCCOMario found a Samsung gesture for screenshots that they never knew existed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The day has finally arrived! With the world of developers and Google enthusiasts descending on Mountain View, CA for the annual Google I/O conference! Jason Howell and Ron Richards braved the sun and brutal heat to bring you all the I/O experience from the keynote to hands-on demos and more!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:01:58 - GEMINIIn case you haven't noticed, Gemini is kind of a big deal at Google and was the backbone for the announcements and updates from the Google Keynote address. From the latest and greatest Gemini 3.5 Flash to updates to the Gemini App and everything in-between.00:19:21 - SEARCHThis year's I/O Keynote brought about some pretty dramatic updates and changes to the search engine experience, mainly drive by the past year's success of AI Overviews and more advances in, you guessed it...Gemini00:33:50 - ANDROIDWhile the Keynote was light on Android, there was an entire section dedicated to Android XR and we got to check out some of the new glassesWe also got to experience the new Android Auto and yes, the new updates are impactful!While all this happened, Google announced WearOS 7 and some developer updates for Google TV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google announced a number of new initiatives and products this week. Ron Richards from Android Faithful is here with the major highlights. Plus A professor and research fellow at Sheffield Hallam University posted five tips on The Conversation for using screens as a parent. We review what was said and share what we think of them. Starring Sarah Lane, Tom Merritt, Robb Dunewood, Ron Richards, Len Peralta, Roger Chang, Joe. To read the show notes click here! Support the show on Patreon by becoming a supporter!

An exciting time for Android is on the horizon and Huyen Tue Dao, Jason Howell and Ron Richards are very much here for it!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:04:04 - NEWSWell, it happened - The Android Show - Google I/O Edition was announced for next week on May 12! Also Google is looking for vibe coded contributions to the Countdown to Google I/O.The OnePlus downward spiral continues as reports emerge that OnePlus is being merged with RealMeAfter years of leaks, Evan Blass aka EvLeaks is calling it quits, again.PATRON PICK: More leaks and sneak peeks at what Pixel Glow might be, this time on a laptop!00:38:28 - HARDWAREThe new line of Motorola Razr Foldables for 2026 are here!A leak of the Pixel 11 reveals more about the camera, the Tensor G6 and the specsA timeline emerges for the Clicks Communicator00:55:36 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFGoogle is making Cars smarter with GeminiA new AI Assistant app was released by Google...and then disappearedNow you can make custom Multi-view screens on YouTube TV!01:09:32 - COMMUNITYMike from GA shares his take on people's reaction to smart glasses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. SPOILERS BELOW! Running Time: 01:02:46 This month, Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards discuss… What We've Been Enjoying:00:02:35 – Ron watched the second season of Paradise and Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat.00:09:27 – Josh is watching the fifth season of For All Mankind.00:12:02 – Conor is watching Saturday Night Live UK and went to the theater to see Lorne. Review:00:17:35 – Project Hail Mary Review:00:32:41 – The Pitt, Season 2 Music:“Left to Right (iFanboy Theme)”Josh Flanagan Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron on their other show Goodfellas Minute. Listen to Conor and Ron reminisce about Goodfellas Minute on Sporadicast: An Oral History of Movies by Minutes. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Listen to Ron talk about The Phantom Menace minute 80 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Ron talk about Return of the Jedi minute 124 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Conor talk about Return of the Jedi minute 104 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Ron talk about The Empire Strikes Back minute 115 on Star Wars Minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang is all back together as Florence Ion has an announcement for Jason Howell, Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao and the Android Faithful family!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:54 - NEWSWho is more loyal? iOS users or Android users? The results may surprise you!A huge update for Android Developers as the Android CLI and Skills introduce ways to build even fasterPATRON PICK: Google Gemini is rolling out to Android Auto and the response is not great00:39:00 - HARDWARENo really, the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold is really sold out this time. Samsung means it. But the Trifold 2 is coming and it will be thinner!What exactly is Pixel Glow and how will it light up future Google laptops and phones?The OnePlus Watch 4 preps for a global launch, but...really?Meanwhile in China, they unveiled the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra which could be the gaming device we laughed at in last weeks' After HoursAnd yet, it looks like OnePlus is shutting down operations in Europe?01:01:45 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFThe 4th Beta of Android 17 is here and it may be light but it has an Easter Egg!Google Gemini amps up Nano Banana with Personal Intelligence to let you make even more, possibly creepy, personalized imagesNothing made an app to help transfer files too between Macs and Android! It's called Warp and it went away but now it's back.01:13:01 - COMMUNITYMark Zip remembers we had apps to transfer files over a decade ago!Brad writes in with tales of repairing Pixel A devices successfullyRaven reminisces about the Google Pixel 5 phone but in white. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Proving that technology can make anything can happen in 2026, especially if you're rocking an Android phone, Ron Richards puts his Pixel 10 Pro to the test by doing the show via his phone's mobile hotspot from a hotel in the Midwest so he can join Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell for the latest in the world of Android!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:03 - NEWSGood news, kinda? Smartphone sales were up, slightly, in Q1 2026!And yet Samsung is quietly raising prices on their devices.Do you get a lot of scam phone calls? Google is working to protect you even more from them.PATRON PICK: The Google Pixel triumphs over Apple and Samsung in repairability but Motorola outpaces them all00:34:55 - HARDWARECheck out this wild, wide foldable phone from HuaweiSamsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming in July and looks to unveil the new, wider Samsung Galaxy Z Fold with an S-Pen?Missed out on the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold? Now's your chance to get one again at stores in malls across America.The Find X9 Ultra from Oppo leaks days before it's announced and it's full of photography goodness00:54:52 - APPS 'n SOFTWARE 'n STUFFApple may have Tap to Share, but now Google is bringing it to AndroidIf you ever thought that the one thing Android Auto was missing was Google Meet, well the wait is over.Sometimes good things do happen to apps, in this case, Spotify now lets you turn off video completely in their app!01:05:37 - COMMUNITYMichael writes in to share his loyalty to the stylus!David emails to remind Jason it was his tip back in the AAA days about isopropyl alcohol to remove sticky goo from tacky rubber devices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Movie of the Year: 1971Dirty Harry (feat. Conor Kilpatrick from iFanboy!)The Dirty Harry podcast arrives this week on Movie of the Year: 1971, as the Taste Buds take on one of the most influential and contested crime films ever made. Don Siegel's thriller introduced the world to Inspector Harry Callahan — a San Francisco cop who operates on instinct, fury, and a very large handgun. Moreover, the film sparked a debate about justice, civil liberties, and the price of order that has never fully quieted. The Taste Buds are joined by Conor Kilpatrick of iFanboy for this Don Siegel Dirty Harry analysis, and they also cover 1971 ProStars and a special segment on the year in comic books.Episode Show Notes: What We CoverThis Dirty Harry 1971 film discussion covers a lot of ground. Below is a summary of the key talking points from the episode — a roadmap for listeners and a reference for anyone who wants to dig deeper after the fact.On Harry Callahan as a character: The panel opens by asking whether Harry is actually a hero or whether the film simply frames him as one. Conor argues that Eastwood's performance is so controlled and interior that the audience does the work of making Harry sympathetic — the film barely has to try. Ryan pushes back: Harry's righteousness is earned on screen because he is always right in his read of a situation, even when he is wrong in his methods. Mike lands somewhere in between, pointing out that Harry's body count by the end of the first film is genuinely troubling if you stop and count.On politics and the law: The Taste Buds spend significant time on Pauline Kael's famous "fascist" critique and whether it holds up. The consensus is that the film is more ambiguous than Kael allowed — but that the ambiguity is doing real work, and not always in a reassuring direction. The legal system in Dirty Harry is not just flawed; it is portrayed as an active obstacle to justice. That framing has consequences.On San Francisco: The panel discusses how Don Siegel uses the city as a visual argument — the geography of the chase scenes, the specific choice of Kezar Stadium as a set piece, and what it means to set this particular story in the city that had been the symbolic capital of American idealism just four years earlier.On 1971 in comics: Conor breaks down the Marvel vs. DC landscape of the year, the significance of the Spider-Man drug arc, and why Jack Kirby's Fourth World still does not get the mainstream recognition it deserves. Additionally, he and the Taste Buds find real thematic overlap between the comics and the film: both are grappling with institutions that have failed and individuals who step into the void.About the FilmDirty Harry (1971) was directed by Don Siegel and stars Clint Eastwood as Inspector Harry Callahan of the San Francisco Police Department. The film follows Callahan as he hunts the Scorpio Killer — a sadistic serial murderer loosely inspired by the real-life Zodiac Killer — while clashing repeatedly with a city bureaucracy unwilling to bend the rules. Harry has no such hesitation. Andrew Robinson plays Scorpio with chilling, unhinged intensity. The film's cat-and-mouse structure keeps the tension taut from its rooftop opening shot through its iconic waterfront finale.Furthermore, Dirty Harry arrived at a fraught cultural moment. Crime rates in major American cities were rising sharply. Public trust in government and police was eroding. Consequently, the film's portrait of a cop who gets results by any means necessary struck a powerful nerve. For more context alongside this Dirty Harry podcast, explore the full production history on the film's IMDb page.Produced by Warner Bros. and Malpaso Productions, the film features a propulsive score by Lalo Schifrin. Dirty Harry launched a five-film franchise and cemented Clint Eastwood as one of cinema's defining icons of controlled menace. It remains among the most debated American films of its era — a movie that means different things depending entirely on who is watching it. Listeners who enjoy this Dirty Harry podcast episode might also want to revisit our discussion of The French Connection, another 1971 film that wrestles with law enforcement, moral ambiguity, and the limits of the justice system.Guest Panelist: Conor Kilpatrick of iFanboyJoining the Taste Buds this week is Conor Kilpatrick, co-founder and longtime host at iFanboy — one of the most enduring comics media platforms on the internet. Conor co-founded iFanboy around 2000 alongside Josh Flanagan and Ron Richards, originally as a college email chain where friends traded weekly comic reviews. That chain became a website, then a podcast, then a 25-year institution in the comics world. Known as the "DC Guy" of iFanboy, Conor has spent decades explaining infinite Earths, multiple reboots, and the craft of visual storytelling with genuine enthusiasm and expertise. He brings that same depth of knowledge to the Dirty Harry podcast discussion this week.He is also the co-host of the Goodfellas Minute podcast and a co-founder of Great Northern Media. Moreover, his deep knowledge of 1971 comics makes him the ideal guest for this episode's special segment. His perspective on the cultural landscape of 1971 — what was happening in comics while Dirty Harry was in theaters — adds a dimension to this Dirty Harry 1971 film discussion that no other guest could bring. Welcome to Movie of the Year, Conor.Harry Callahan: The Dirty Harry Podcast's Central DebateHarry Callahan is one of American cinema's most complicated figures. On the surface, he is a blunt instrument — a man who solves problems with a .44 Magnum and withering silence. However, Siegel and Eastwood invest him with something far more ambiguous. Harry is genuinely competent, even brilliant, at what he does. The tragedy is that the system he serves refuses to reward competence over politics.Eastwood's performance is famously economical. He does not grandstand or seek sympathy. Notably, that restraint is precisely what makes Harry magnetic — audiences fill in the emotional gaps themselves, projecting onto a man who reveals almost nothing voluntarily. The Taste Buds discuss whether Harry reads as a hero, an antihero, or something the film itself cannot quite name. For contrast, consider how Gene Hackman's Popeye Doyle in The French Connection presents a similarly brutal cop — but one the film regards with considerably more irony.The "Do you feel lucky, punk?" monologue is among the most quoted speeches in 1970s cinema. Nevertheless, it is more than a catchphrase. It is a masterclass in character — Harry performing certainty he may not entirely feel, using psychology as a weapon when firepower is temporarily unavailable. Above all, it reveals a man who understands power in all its forms and deploys it with surgical precision.Politics, Justice, and the Law: A Don Siegel Dirty Harry AnalysisFew films from 1971 generated more critical controversy than Dirty Harry. Pauline Kael famously called it a fascist work of art in her widely-discussed review. Others defended it as a frank reckoning with a legal system too broken to protect its own citizens. Consequently, the film sits at the center of a political argument that has never fully resolved itself.The film's central tension is not, ultimately, between Harry and Scorpio. It is between Harry and the law itself. Time and again the legal system fails — releasing Scorpio on procedural grounds, blocking the investigation, prioritizing process over lives. Harry's response is to act outside those constraints entirely. Moreover, the film frames him as righteous for doing so, and that is precisely what troubled critics at the time.However, the Taste Buds push on this carefully. Does Dirty Harry endorse vigilantism, or does it simply portray it with unflinching honesty? The ending — Harry throwing his badge into the water — complicates any easy reading. Therefore, rather than celebrating his methods without reservation, the film may ultimately acknowledge that Harry's approach destroys him even as it saves others. This Don Siegel Dirty Harry analysis explores that tension without settling for easy answers. Listeners interested in how 1971 cinema handled political disillusionment should also visit our episode on A Clockwork Orange, which confronts similar questions from a radically different angle.San Francisco: A City in the WestSan Francisco is not merely a backdrop in Dirty Harry. It is a character. Don Siegel shoots the city with documentary precision — rooftops, construction sites, Kezar Stadium, winding streets, and the cold grey of the bay. As a result, San Francisco's geography becomes an extension of the film's moral landscape: beautiful, treacherous, and full of places the law cannot easily reach.The city of 1971 was in deep transition. The Summer of...

We've got Android on our mind as Android 17 takes a major step forward and Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards wrap up the month of March with an array of phones and Android related news to gear up for a busy few weeks leading up to Google I/O.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:48 - NEWSThe first step in Google's new sideloading solution kicks off as Developer Verification opens upApple hires an Ex-Google Exec to lead AI MarketingHave you dreamt of that killer VR/AR App? Now you can vibe code it for Android XRPATRON PICK: The unbelievable has happened as Swift now supports Android with the new Swift for Android SDK00:32:07 - HARDWAREOur first glimpse at CAD Render leaks of the Google Pixel 11 show some interesting changes to the camera islandPhysical keyboards are IN as the Unihertz Titan Elite 2 skyrockets to success on KickstarterLots of activity with Google TV as Wal-Mart's ONN brand readies a new Stick device and a new Set Top Box and Xiaomi launches a new stick device without 4K support00:54:52 - APPSThe Android 17 Beta 3 has been released and its full of very cool features!More Android Auto goodness including background audio from YouTube support!Looking for a secure alternative to Google Workspace? Proton has you covered! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Rhythm Section Memphis Music Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff interview Memphis-born musician Rice Drewry about his band the Rice Drewry Collective and their mix of classic rock with some originals, plus his trio Three Degrees with Donna Wolf and Donna Handsome. They discuss seeing RDC at Nashoba, the band lineup (including Dunk Carter, Dave Botkin, Tony Rapp, and Ron Richards), and RDC winning a Tommy Award for Best Original Band and performing originals, with Boo Mitchell presenting the award. Rice shares experiences playing listening-room shows at South Main Sounds and his long involvement with the Memphis Songwriters Association, reflects on early musical influences from radio and his parents' records, and recounts his Army service as a flight surgeon. He also talks about recording at Royal Studios and mentor Jack Holder, highlighting his song “Playing With the Angels” (from the EP “Crisis in the Shockers”).   Playing With the Angels - https://open.spotify.com/track/6ChRNHO5zigUfhyxRaPvTx?si=b9b3d950defa4598   TIP BUCKET If you find it in your heart to donate to the cause and help fuel the podcast you can do so through our new Venmo and CashApp. Your support is greatly appreciated and will help shine a brighter spotlight on the great Memphis Music Community. Venmo - @‌therhythmsectionpod CashApp - $therhythmsectionpod Thanks for tuning in and supporting the Rhythm Section Podcast.  

We're tending to the Android garden now that Spring has arrived with the return of Jason Howell who joins Ron Richards and Florence Ion for a show packed with leaks and drama plus a rare rugged Ulefone spotted in the wild!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:09:10 - NEWSAn update from Google on the Sideloading Drama that comes with a 24 hour waiting period and set of steps to enable it!GrapheneOS takes a stand against age verification requirements for operating systemsSome staggering numbers about phone trade-ins and what they say about Android phone ownersPATRON PICK: A leak reveals how budget phones may react to the RAM shortage00:39:25 - HARDWAREFlo wraps up the reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with a rundown of the AI Features and a deep dive on the CameraWe're stunned, yet not surprised, by reports that Amazon is, yet again, developing a smartphoneMore reports of OnePlus' demise? Where there's smoke, there's often fire, this is getting weird!Oooh check out the REDMAGIC 11 Air Trace Edition Gaming Phone!00:59:10 - APPSThe March Canary update for Android is out and it's got a bunch of neat stuff!Android Auto is evolving and Google shares how it's expanding within the vehicleGoogle Messages is getting three features that everyone agrees are good: Mentions, Trash Folder and Live Location Sharing!01:10:20 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKSergei writes in with his wish for Google Maps features for EV drivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're super excited to present a special edition of Android Faithful, welcoming back friend of the show and VP Product, Android Developer Experience at Google, Matthew McCullough who joins Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards to go behind the scenes on the making of the new Android Bench and the AI LLM Rankings recently made available to Android Developers. Matthew was kind enough to give us some time out of his day to give us the inside scoop on what went into the effort, exactly how and why Gemini came out on top of the LLM rankings and a provide a glimpse of what's to come! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. SPOILERS BELOW! Running Time: 01:07:48 This month, Conor Kilpatrick and his original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards are joined by their friend Mike Romo to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying:00:02:12 – Ron (and Mike and Conor) finished the first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and went to the theater to see Hoppers.00:09:34 – Mike (and Conor) watched the latest season of The Traitors and has been playing ARC Raiders.00:19:18 – Conor enjoyed the World Baseball Classic and (with Ron) finished the latest season of Industry. Discussion:00:28:40 – The 98th Academy Awards Review:00:36:03 – Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Season 1 Music:“Beautiful Child”Rufus Wainwright Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron on their other show Goodfellas Minute. Listen to Conor and Ron reminisce about Goodfellas Minute on Sporadicast: An Oral History of Movies by Minutes. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Listen to Ron talk about The Phantom Menace minute 80 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Ron talk about Return of the Jedi minute 124 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Conor talk about Return of the Jedi minute 104 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Ron talk about The Empire Strikes Back minute 115 on Star Wars Minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a special GREEN day for Android and we celebrate it with the triumphant return of Huyen Tue Dao as she joins Florence Ion and Ron Richards to dive headfirst into the green dyed waters of Android news this week!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:10 - NEWSGoogle went to SF for GDC and brought news for gamers and game developersLookout! There's a new top phone manufacturer in town of foldables and its...Motorola!Things got real weird in the OnePlus Community app in the US, but they're back to normalPATRON PICK: That was quick! Samsung is done selling the Galaxy Trifold!00:34:40 - HARDWAREFlo's got some more review notes of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and news on the Perplexity hot word and people are getting headaches from the display?There's a leak of the Motorola Razr 2026 and it sure is Pantone Purple!We get a great update on the status of the Google Find My Hub network 00:56:40 - APPSA massive, immersive update to Google Maps has arrived and people are freaking out!New scam protections rollout to Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram by Meta and Instagram is shutting down End-to-End encryption on Direct MessagesGoogle rolls out Transit mode for Pixel devices and it's pretty darn cool.01:11:51 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKSean writes in with another suggestion of a phone with an SD Card expansion slotTharanga from Melbourne, Australia shows off HIS Unihertz phoneJoey checks in with an update on his new Pebble watch and how little he's had to charge it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the post Mobile World Congress hangover, which is the perfect time for hands-on reviews with two of the hottest phones you can get right now and Florence Ion and Jason Howell have got 'em! Oh and Ron Richards is back to hear all about it!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:55 - NEWSGoodbye revenue share! Google drops their cut from the Google Play store and makes other changes sooner then they had to, but why!?!?!Google is ranking AIs and giving developers more tools with their new Android BenchQuick! Check your Google Play Perks, you may have $400 off on a new Pixel 10 ProPATRON PICK: Google Play begins shaming apps that are battery hogs00:33:18 - HARDWAREAre you ready for the Google Pixel 10A hands-on review? Cause it' s a good one!How about our impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?Nothing unveiled the Nothing Phone (4A) Pro and the Nothing Headphone (a) and they're both pretty rad!The first glimpses of the OnePlus 15T have emerged and they're intriguing! Unfortunately, OnePlus and Oppo are raising prices on everything due to market conditionsThe physical keyboard revolution continues with the daring Unihertz Titan 2 Elite!01:03:54 - APPSWant a different news app? Check out Particle AI, now with a feature to turn news articles into audio podcasts01:14:01 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKIan from the UK has a suggestion for an icon to link to a file on Google DriveRobert is curious if MicroSD cards could be a solution to the RAM price increase crisis? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another Booksplode! This month, Conor Kilpatrick and Ron Richards take a look at… Life Drawing: A Love and Rockets Collection from 2025 by Jaime Hernandez. Running Time: 00:29:13 What's a Booksplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we take a look at a single graphic novel or collected edition (or an old single issue), something we really just don't have time to do on the regular show. How to Read Love and Rockets. Music:“Oxnard”Ill Repute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're still reeling from the roller coaster launch of Android 17 but we're doing our best to hold our own as Florence Ion, Ron Richards and Huyen Tue Dao ponder the new OS beta along with more AirDrop/QuickShare news and lots of new phones to discuss!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:02:30 - NEWSThe first beta for Android 17 was released after a bit of back and forth from GoogleQuickShare is making adjustments to be more like AirDrop and AirDrop compatibility is available for Pixel 9s!PATRON PICK: Unlock the Android Auto Developer Options for more control of your in-car experience!00:32:13 - HARDWAREThere's leaks of the upcoming Google Pixel 10A and the colors are delightful and the EU shows the battery life is impressive!Could it be? Could NVIDIA be working on a NEW NVIDIA Shield TV device?Samsung Galaxy Unpacked is coming and that means that all the specs for the upcoming S26 line have leaked along with a possible glimpse of the WIDE Foldable? Is it wider than the Pixel Fold?And some new phones in the world with the Tecno Pova Curve 2 and the global release of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro 00:58:03 - APPSNow you can pin tabs on Chrome on Android!Looks like Now Playing will graduate to a full app but maybe for Pixels only?Nothing's Playground launches letting you vibe code your own widgets with AI, but is it any good?01:10:40 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKChris K writes in for an AirDrop like experience via PushBullet@MColey on Threads shares how their family uses AirDrop on iOS to share photos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. SPOILERS BELOW! Running Time: 01:03:15 This month, Conor Kilpatrick and his original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards are joined by their friend Josie to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying:00:02:04 – Ron (and Conor) has been watching the new season of Drops of God and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.00:09:49 – Josie read Watching Evil Dead: Unearthing the Radiant Artist Within and went to see Send Help.00:14:43 – Conor (and Ron and Josie) watched The Muppet Show and he finally went to see Avatar: Fire and Ash. 2026 Academy Awards Picks:00:31:35 – The State of the Oscars Race™ & how many of the Best Picture nominations have we seen?00:34:12 – Best Supporting Actress00:37:16 – Best Supporting Actor00:41:53 – Best Actor00:47:37 – Best Actress00:50:05 – Best Director00:52:28 – Best Picture Music:“Saturday Night at the Movies”The Drifters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love is in the air this Valentine's week...a love affair with all things Android as Ron Richards is reunited with Florence Ion, Huyen Tue Dao and Jason Howell to revel in confirmed (not leaks!) of Samsung news plus drama around YouTube Music. Ah, Amore!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:02:46 - NEWSWe've got more data on Smartphone sales growth in 2025 and Honor and Nothing impress with their increasesAs if the AirDrop for Android news couldn't get any better, Google sweetens it even more beyond PixelsLooks like Gemini will be quite prominent on Android PCsPATRON PICK: Google Messages is bringing back a key RCS feature you might not have noticed disappeared00:32:12 - HARDWAREWe've got the details on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Unpacked eventSome news on the Samsung Galaxy Z fold 8 going wide (pun intended)Jason test drives the INMO Air3 glasses and gets Android in his face!00:54:10 - APPSMuch ado about nothing with YouTube Music and access to Lyrics. Plus AI Playlists are here!More on Google Home's update to enable support for smart buttons in automationsThe At-A-Glance Widget on Google Pixels is going high contrast!01:07:09 - COMMUNITY FEEDBACKPatrick from Middle Tennessee shares some recommendations of good music players for Android! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thankfully the snowstorm stopped in time for Ron Richards to dig out and join Jason Howell and Huyen Tue Dao for the latest in Android news from OnePlus to Samsung and of course a dash of Google and Gemini for fun.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:04:55 - NEWSOnePlus responds to reports of their demise and it's not really confidence building...Ron was glad he wasn't alone in having Pixel Weather fail completely during the snow storm last weekend.EU is coming after Google, again, this time for how deeply Gemini is integrated into AndroidPatron Pick: Say goodbye to this killer feature in GMail you probably didn't even know existed!00:36:39 - HARDWARESome glimpses of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra shows a cool two-tone camera back designMore peeks of the Samsung Galaxy S26, this time at the camera bump via the Qi2 battery bank!We hope you're sitting down because Samsung revealed how much the Galaxy Z Trifold will cost in the US and it's a lot! It's available now!00:50:01 - APPSNow you can sync your queues across the web and Android on YouTube MusicFeel free to celebrate now that Google Photos Me Meme feature is here. Or Not.But you should really celebrate now that Google Sans is an available font in Google Docs and other apps!00:57:52 - FEEDBACKJezz from Australia wants to know how to screenshot the Gemini overlay?Ken from Batavia, NY weighs in on the iOS vs Android debateFrank R. clears up the confusion about Porsche Design and Honor Phones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. SPOILERS BELOW! Running Time: 01:15:38 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying:00:01:48 – Dept Q.00:08:31 – The Offer00:10:44 – Dept Q. (Again)00:11:55 – A Man on the Inside00:15:11 – Emily in Paris00:18:06 – Pluribus00:28:06 – Mike and Tom Eat Snacks00:30:20 – Cover-Up00:33:20 – It's a Wonderful Life00:35:22 – Avatar: Fire and Ash00:41:38 – Anaconda00:44:52 – The Choral00:45:44 – Marty Supreme00:52:06 – Song Sung Blue01:06:23 – When Harry Met Sally… Discussion:01:08:08 – Rob Reiner‘s Legacy Music:“Soolaimon”Neil Diamond Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron on their other show Goodfellas Minute. Listen to Conor and Ron reminisce about Goodfellas Minute on Sporadicast: An Oral History of Movies by Minutes. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Listen to Ron talk about The Phantom Menace minute 80 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Ron talk about Return of the Jedi minute 124 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Conor talk about Return of the Jedi minute 104 on Star Wars Minute. Listen to Ron talk about The Empire Strikes Back minute 115 on Star Wars Minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rumors swirl about a popular manufacturer's demise but we see right through it plus the latest Gemini news that Google has to offer to keep Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards amused in the key of Android for another week!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:05 - NEWSWe've got Q4 2025 smartphone market data and it shows growth!ASUS confirmed no new phones this year and maybe even beyond 2026Also, news of OnePlus's demise may have been overwrought, but there's definitely something happening in Oppo-landThe latest from Google and Gemini is called Personal Intelligence and Jason got the advanced look at it!Patron Pick: Smartphones are likely going to be more expensive this year and here's why...00:35:50 - HARDWARESomeone's Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold already broke...oops.Honor is hard at work ripping off the iPhone Air, making a wacky camera phone with Porsche and Jason compared the Honor Magic8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at the Grand Canyon!The new battery king might be the RealMe P4 Power with a 10,001 mAh battery!00:51:46 - APPSGoogle is looking to amp up MagicCue thanks to Google Wallet and TasksNeed a quicker answer from Gemini? Google has a button for that.There are some major upgrades to Voice Search from Google featuring, you guessed it, Gemini.Nova Launcher lives again with a new owner! And now there will be ads, but that's ok!01:03:02 - FEEDBACKRobert from Alaska blesses us with the discovery of the rugged phone Xever 7 Pro from RugOne, and it's a doozy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making a triumphant return from CES, Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman join Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards to wind down from Vegas and get into the latest Android headlines from the past week. Plus stay tuned for a major update from the Android Faithful fam at the end of the show!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:03:57 - NEWSWe wrap up CES with Jason and Mishaal's experiences at the showGoogle released the first Pixel update of 2026 with the January Pixel UpdateThe world shook as Apple chose Google Gemini to provide AI for Siri via a Joint Statement between the two companiesDon't worry, ChromeOS isn't going anywhere!Patron Pick: Can tiny speakers be the future for cooling devices?00:44:07 - HARDWAREOur first Leaky Peaky of the year is the Pixel 10A and it's red colorFoldables Lightning Round begins with Motorola surprising at CES with the Motorola Razr Fold! Jason got to check it out at CES!Oppo is prepping to go after Apple with it's new foldableDon't get your hopes up for a new foldable from OnePlus thoughThe mystery deepens behind Samsung's foldable's creasesJason loves his new Flashback camera!01:04:50 - APPSNow you can avoid vertical video by filtering out Shorts from search results on the YouTube appSoon you can finally make your own Calling Card for yourself on Android, here's howG-Mail is getting all Gemini'd up in here with new AI Features01:15:06 - FEEDBACKJames wants to know what we think of the new Desktop Mode on Pixel Phones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back from the holidays and ready to dive into 2026 for Android and what better way to start than with CES? Florence Ion, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards break down all the Android related news coming out of Las Vegas and we get hands-on reports from Jason Howell on the scene at CES 2026!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:58 - CES NEWSWe've got all the Android related CES news at AndroidFaithful.com!Google showed up at CES and put Android XR on the Sphere, made some Google TV announcements and extended their partnership with XREALSamsung had a lot to say about AI, but that's okay because everyone fell in love with the Samsung Galaxy Z TrifoldPatron Pick: GE Lighting's new Matter-compatible smart shades impressed the patrons!00:40:05 - CES HARDWAREClicks made a big splash with the Clicks Communicator but the Clicks Power Keyboard is the sneaky winnerWatch lovers rejoice, the Pebble Round 2 has arrivedTCL continues their NXTPAPER devices with the NxtPaper 70 Pro Phone and Note A1 NXTPAPERIt's real and it's delightful, the Honor Robot AI Phone was on the sceneFor something minimal, european and secure, check out the Punkt MC03 phone, with a subscription 01:21:21 - NON-CES NEWSGoogle makes a major change to the Android Open Source Project release scheduleMotorola's upcoming Razr Foldable phone design leaksASUS may be getting out of the smartphone business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The moment you've been waiting for as Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman, Jason Howell and Ron Richards gather to present the best (and weirdest) in the world of Android for 2025 and unveil the winners of our first annual end of the year awards, the APKs! Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:09:42 - NEWSDon't worry about the New Year's deadline, Google is extending the move from Assistant to Gemini further into 2026Unfortunately Gemini's takeover of Google Home ruined Christmas for some kids this yearMishaal has the details of Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1Patron Pick: Could Sodium-Ion batteries be the next big thing in smartphones someday?00:35:56 - HARDWAREDetails emerge on the OnePlus 15T and the Honor Magic V6Is Samsung developing a widescreen foldable to pre-compete with the Apple Foldable?00:49:26 - The 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos (APKs)We present the winners of the first ever Android Faithful end of year awards for Best Phone, Best Foldable, Best Accessory, Best Innovation, Biggest News Story of 2025 and Weirdest News Story of 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the 21st annual iFanboy All Media Year End Roundup! Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and special guest Ron Richards discuss some of what they enjoyed in media in this, the year that was 2025. Movies, television, music, podcasts, books, and comics — it's all here! Note: Timecodes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 02:54:30 Movies:00:02:35 – The Year in Movies00:06:19 – Sinners00:09:45 – One Battle After Another00:12:30 – Superman00:14:43 – Hamnet00:16:39 – Caught Stealing00:19:24 – The Naked Gun00:22:46 – Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery00:26:03 – Lurker00:27:24 – Mickey 1700:28:37 – Train Dreams00:31:26 – Jay Kelly00:34:02 – Blue Moon00:37:36 – Nouvelle Vague00:40:48 – Nuremberg00:44:58 – Weapons Television:00:47:45 – The Year in Television00:49:07 – The Pitt00:50:31 – The Gilded Age00:54:25 – Slow Horses00:57:16 – The Lowdown01:00:28 – The Beast in Me01:03:22 – English Teacher01:05:13 – Andor: A Star Wars Story01:07:32 – Alien: Earth01:11:16 – Paradise01:12:56 – Death By Lightning01:19:47 – The Residence01:21:38 – The Studio01:23:05 – Dept. Q01:25:59 – Dying For Sex01:28:49 – The Conners Music:01:32:54 – “Who Is the Sky?” by David Byrne01:33:34 – Who is the Sky? Tour by David Byrne at Radio City Music Hall in New York, New York01:34:30 – Hamilton: An American Musical at Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York, New York 01:38:22 – Suffs The Musical at Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, California01:39:35 – Pulp Live 2025 by Pulp at Queens Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, New York01:41:51 – “God Save The Gun” by Militarie Gun01:43:08 – “Antidepressants” by Suede01:44:28 – “Alive in the Catacombs” by Queens of the Stone Age01:45:45 – The Catacombs Tour by Queens of the Stone Age at Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts01:49:05 – Oasis: Live '25 by Oasis at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California01:50:14 – “Yell at Cloud” by PLOSIVS Books:01:51:49 – The Year in Books01:52:20 – “Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live” by Susan Morrison01:55:20 – “Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival” by Richard Bienstock & Tom Beaujour01:58:41 – “All Systems Red: The Murderbot Diaries” By Martha Wells02:00:10 – “Gai-Jin: The Epic Novel of the Birth of Modern Japan” by James Clavell02:03:30 – “Perfidia: A Novel” by James Ellroy02:05:16 – “The Ship Beneath the Ice: The Discovery of Shackleton's Endurance” by Mensun Bound02:09:42  – “To Kill a Troubadour: A Mystery of the French Countryside” by Martin Walker02:10:34 – “The Name of This Band is R.E.M.: A Biography” by Peter Ames Carlin02:14:21 – “The Impossible Fortune: A Thursday Murder Club Mystery” by Richard Osman02:15:22 – The Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro Series by Dennis Lehane Podcasts:02:18:34 – “The Town” with Matt Belloni02:20:48 – “Blank Check” with Griffin Newman & David Sims02:23:29 – “The Rest is Entertainment” with Marina Hyde & Richard Osman02:24:54 – “Gone South” with Jed Lipinski02:27:44 – “Mike & Tom Eat Snacks” with Michael Ian Black & Tom Cavanagh02:30:21 – “Fly on the Wall” with Dana Carvey & David Spade02:31:46 – “Nudgecast: The Official Podcast of Nudge Magazine” with Ian Jacoby & Shane Told Comics:02:38:16 – Batman & Robin: Year One02:39:11 – Wonder Woman02:40:29 – Absolute Wonder Woman02:41:19 – Assorted Crisis Events02:43:04 – Daredevil: Cold Day in Hell02:43:43 – Usagi Yojimbo02:44:31 – Fantastic Four02:45:39 – Uncanny Valley02:46:41 – Redcoat02:47:40 – Supergirl More From Ron Richards:• Listen to Android Faithful!• If you're into pinball, check out Scorbit! Brought To You By: iFanboy Patrons  iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch Music:“Mele Kalikimaka [feat. Shannon McGill]”Slowey and The Boats LISTEN TO THE IFANBOY 2025 ALL MEDIA YEAR END PLAYLIST! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do not miss this one! I'll admit I've been sleeping on Scorbit and it's interactivity but I'm now aware of just how cool all of this tech is!Listen in as I get schooled LIVE on the functionality and the breadth of games that can really benefit from this score-tracking and interactive platform!Thanks so much to my guests from Scorbit Brian O'Neill, Ron Richards, and CEO Jay Adelson for sitting down for this awesome interview session.Reach their website at Scorbit.ioEmail Don! donspinballpodcast@gmail.comJoin the fun on patreon over at patreon.com/donspinballpodcast

It's an exciting week at Android Faithful as Jason Howell and Florence Ion share their Android XR experience with Ron Richards and we kickoff the first ever Android Faithful awards...the 2025 Annual Podcast Kudos or the APKs!!! You can vote for your favorite phones and news stories at https://bit.ly/2025apks - Voting closes on 12/22 at Midnight ET!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:03:38 - HARDWAREAll the details of the new AI Glasses unveiled by Google at the Android XR eventA bunch of Samsung news as it likes like they're adding Qi2 wireless to the Galaxy S26And Samsung rolls out OneUI 8.5And we can't get enough of the Tri Fold. Here's info on the fingerprint scanner and a glimpse of a 4 camera prototypePebble unveils their latest product, a ring! It's a memory ring and it's open for pre-order!Patron Pick: 90:10 Split-Screen multitasking in Android is brilliant… so why do I almost never use it?00:45:15 - NEWSA Judge limits Google's contracts to a single yearThe EU is coming after Google's AI SummariesPatron Pick: Check out this adorable MagSafe E-Reader! 00:59:23 - APPSWe got new gestures with the latest WearOS updateOpera makes it easier to choose your AI within their browserGet a glimpse of Face Editing in the upcoming Google Photos update01:07:02 - The 2025 APKsWe unveil the first ever Android Faithful awards - The 2025 APKs - voting is open now at https://bit.ly/2025apks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

iFanboy celebrated its landmark 1000th episode with a quadruple-sized extravaganza! Josh Flanagan, Conor Kilpatrick, and Ron Richards were joined by special guests Gordon the Intern, Dr. Ryan Haupt, Jim Viscardi, Tom King, Chris Eliopoulos, Mike Norton, and Brian Michael Bendis… and thus, they didn't answer as many emails as they normally would have. So they're back to answer more! Running Time: 02:00:47 Audience Questions:00:02:26 – The tradition continues as iFanboy fields questions from the loyal iFanbase! Ken J. wants to know which comic book series and comic book related media has affected the iFanboys the most. Aldwin D. asks if it would be okay for publishers to use AI to fix inconsistent art in old comics, how Josh feels about a joke he made 877 episodes ago, and what iFanboy's legacy is among comic book reviewers. Matt C. wants to know who would win in an archery competition: Hawkeye or Green Arrow? Tharanga B. asks if Josh was a guitar, which guitar would he be and if Ron was a pinball machine, which pinball machine he would be and if Conor was an old movie, which old movie he would be. Kyle F. wants to know which moments from the show would make an iFanboy Anniversary Clip Reel. Mark N. asks how iFanboy would spend an '80s movie budget on one episode of the podcast and then he gets weird. Kane T. wonders if soap opera style storytelling was responsible for its own undoing. Marc B. wants to know how iFanboy would crossover Marvel and DC. Brad G. wants iFanboy to identify the Top 5 Patron Powers. Joe T. asks about revisiting childhood favorite comics and films. Monica M. wants to know if disliking a comic book could cause iFanboy to no longer trust that person's taste. Joe G. is curious what Ron thought about the Krakoa Era. Drew G. has questions. A lot of questions. Andrew B. wonders if Conor was stuck on a deserted island with a copy of Watchmen, would he finally read the pirate parts and from where he gets his comic book fandom sources. Didi P. asks if anyone boycotted Marvel over Jimmy Kimmel and how MorrisonCon went. John H. asks about PORNO comics. Darren C. is curious if the iFanboys have truly considered stopping. Damian S. wants to get granular about recording processes and programs and equipment. Roy S. asks about Find Ethel and the Beastie Boys. Morgan B. wants to know why Ron hates Tom Petty and if Josh still wants to make comics. Martin S. misses Ron on the show. Matt K. wants to plan the ultimate iFanboy party. Przemek B. is curious how the iFanboy's personal relationship with comics have changed over the years. Nick P. is confused by the iFanboy 20/25 logo. Dan C. asks about the legacy of Wizard Magazine. Eddie R. gets to ask again about Seinfeld. Tyler O. wonders if the medium of comics is viewed differently now from when iFanboy started. Eric C. wants to know if the format of the Pick of the Week show is responsible for iFanboy's longevity. Alan T. is in the middle of a complete Marvel Comics re-read and is looking for advice on where and when to stop. Bill S. wonders what the iFanboys think they did well in the video show era. Mike O. asks the iFanboys to pick their doctors from ER that they would want to treat them. Marc V.  has dropped off of weekly comics and wonders if the iFanboys have ever felt the urge. Erik M. wants to know how Conor and Ron felt during the 2000 World Series. Matt G. is curious if iFanboy keeps up on the competition and if the explosion of social media video makes them feel the need to go back to cons to interview creators. Greg M. asks about the most important artists, writers, and books of the iFanboy Era. Music:“The Magic Bullet Theory”Texas is the Reason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're kicking off the last month of 2025 with Florence Ion, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards pondering everything from multi-tasking to foldables to earbuds and whether or not icons should be themed or as the developer intended them to be? So many questions to start the end of 2025...Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:03:20 - NEWSThe last Pixel / Android Drop of 2025 has arrived and we've got all the details of Android 16 QPR2Google is hyping the next wave of news from Android XR coming next weekThe wait is over! The OnePlus 15 is going on-sale for pre-orders in the US on December 4th and you can get a free smartwatch or earbuds in the process!Patron Pick: 90:10 Split-Screen multitasking in Android is brilliant… so why do I almost never use it?00:44:18 - HARDWAREIt's finally happening, Samsung quietly announces the Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold (yes it's just called the Trifold)Flo's End of 2025 hardware picks for Ear Buds are in and they've got blingSony unveiled their 200 Megapixel camera sensor and it's going to be in phones soon01:10:14 - APPSGoogle may be getting ride of the Weather app! Netflix got rid of Casting support!MKBHD's wallpaper app is shutting down! 01:20:52 - FEEDBACKMatt from Louisville provides an amusing solve to the lack of Gemini features for his Pixel BudsMike from Ohio shares how Google Photos and AI helped make some memorable photos for his familyCraig K. ponders how sustainable the Fairphone actually is... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So much to give thanks for this week as Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards process the implications of AirDrop on Android, the affordability crisis in phones and exciting new hardware designs in phones!BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: Support Android Faithful at Patreon and get 25% off using code: BLACKFRIDAYNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:05:27 - NEWSThe unthinkable happened: AirDrop works with Android!US customers aren't upgrading their phones as fast as they used toHints of Google's 'Aluminium OS' for Android to PCsGemini arrives on Android Auto!Patron Pick: Samsung's Now Bar and Now Brief are the Google Now experience I've been missing00:44:25 - HARDWAREUpstart manufacturer Nubia has got two Foldables coming soonCheck out this modular feature phone running Android, it's wild!Honor's Robot Phone is real, and it's fantastic - get your first glimpse of it in person00:58:50 - APPSPerplexity has been busy! Comet for Android launched and Perplexity may be powering Bixby for SamsungGoogle ain't messing around as Nano Banana goes Pro01:12:14 - FEEDBACKHilton shares his excitement for Microsoft Co-PilotKiril explains how skiing and cold weather makes Face Unlock a necessity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a big episode full of first looks, glimpses and glances as Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards gear up for everything from AI to OnePlus, Samsung, Motorola and more this week in the world of Android.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:02:13 - NEWSGemini 3 has landed and here's how Mishaal put it to the testMore developments in the Google Sideloading emotional rollercoasterAndroid apps are coming to Steam?Android 17 updates focusing on alternate app stores, gaming controllers and contacts management privacyPatron Pick: Android is about to get better facial recognition00:39:45 - HARDWAREThe official Android Faithful OnePlus 15 ReviewUnboxing the Moto G Play 2026, a nice low end phoneThe Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold gets another pre-release update01:02:38 - APPSGoogle Play announced the best games and apps of 2025!Google's attempt at Apple's NameDrop might be coming to Android soon?Predictive weather gets a boost from Google's WeatherNext 2 model on Pixel Weather01:15:11 - FEEDBACKJoey checks in now that he got his new Pebble WatchJoseph wants to know if the Onn 4k Pro is a good buy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got an exciting pair of new phones to look at as Jason Howell and Mishaal Rahman are showing them off to Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards along with the latest in the ongoing sagas from the world of AndroidNote: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:04:40 - HARDWAREFirst looks at the OnePlus 15Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra camera to the Pixel 10 ProRumors and renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraThe Samsung Galaxy XR might be available in more countries in 202600:35:20 - NEWSThe Google Vs. Epic legal drama took a surprise turn towards a settlement?!? And what does this mean for sideloading?The November PIxel Drop is here and it's filled with some cool new featuresPatron Pick: A YouTuber put phone batteries to the test and the results are fascinating!01:07:55 - APPSLauncher news! Niagra launcher has themes! Another Nova Launcher update! There's a new minimalist launcher aimed at older adults and beginners!OpenAI's SORA app is now available on AndroidBig Gemini updates to Google Maps and Android Auto01:22:44 - FEEDBACKMattBatt writes in with memories of his LG G4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. SPOILERS BELOW! Running Time: 01:06:23 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss... What We've Been Enjoying:00:03:15  - Josh loved Downey Wrote That on Peacock but didn't really love Smoke on AppleTV+00:15:25 - Conor (and Ron) loved the latest season of Only Murders in the Building on Hulu and salutes the end of WTF with Marc Maron00:22:04 - Ron (and Conor) are loving The Lowdown on Hulu and he got to the theaters to see Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein Year-End Mailbag!:00:30:52  - Patrick K. from North Carolina asks if any movies we saw as kids shocked us that we were allowed to see?00:34:02 - Dan C. from New Jersey wants to know what IP could be translated to opera?00:37:27 -  Woulter L. asks a great question about the impact of removing the Beatles or another media creator from the timeline and what the impact would be00:43:22  - Pete wants to know if we listen to college radio?00:50:55 - Zak H. from Milwaukee is looking for (hypothetical) book recommendations about the mafia (which doesn't exist).00:53:11 - Doug M. wants to know more movies that are "bad" but also "good"?00:58:28 - Stephen H. from Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom wants to know if anyone in our families shame us for our interests?01:01:02 - Jacob asks a fantastic question about G.I. Joe vs. Predator that breaks our brains.   Music:"B A D I D E A"Militarie Gun Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Election Night in the US and Jason Howell, Huyen Tue Dao and Ron Richards are abuzz with the world of Android ranging from Android Developer updates to AI powered Robots and phones with physical keyboard.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:09:07 - NEWSWell, it's happened - Google has opened up the Play Store's gates in the US after the Epic Games court rulingAndroid Developers take note as Google announces new tools and programs for Google Play plus new AI experiences on The Android ShowA leaker reveals exactly how Cellebrite can hack into Pixel phonesPatron Pick: Why don't the best Android phones ever make it to the US?00:44:58 - HARDWAREExperience the LOOI Robot which turns your phone into an AI Powered, desktop robot!Hands on with the Unihertz Titan 2 and it's elegant physical keyboardThe Samsung Galaxy S26 will be unveiled in San Francisco next February along with so much more AI stuffA new gaming phone is teased by Ayaneo10 years later, we get more looks at Project Ara's modular smartphone01:09:13 - APPSAndroid 17 could bring full-screen apps to your phone's always-on displayLineage0S now supports the Pixel 9A and the OnePlus 13Home screen widgets are coming to Android Auto!01:18:13 - FEEDBACKChuck in Thousand Oaks follows up with what he did with that free phone number from VerizonWill from Oregon points out that Nova Launcher just released an update, what's up with that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pre-Halloween vibes are setting in as Florence Ion shares her scary experience with Google Home and Gemini seeing ghosts with Jason Howell, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards along with the other shocking Android news of the week.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:09:19 - NEWSIt gets creepy as Google Home starts hallucinating people in housesNothing appears to be going the bloatware route in favor of revenue, can you blame them?Fitbit's AI-Powered personal health coach enters public previewPatron Pick: Wanna be a meme? Google Photos has you covered00:44:08 - HARDWAREGet your first glimpse of the blue Google Pixel 10AThe OnePlus 15 gets confirmed specs, especially the massive battery. It's real!Ever think you wanted a denim backed phone with a 2.1 stereo speaker system powered by Bose? Dreams do come true thanks to RedMiSamsung reshuffles the Galaxy S26 lineup...again and it's very familiar!01:05:21 - APPSThe YouTube video player redesign rolls out across AndroidGoogle might be fixing the flaw in Calling CardsGoogle Wallet gets in on the Live Updates action01:12:32 - FEEDBACKLarry from Kennewick, WA checks in with an update to his upgrade to the Google Pixel 10 Pro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

iFanboy celebrates its landmark 1000th episode with a quadruple-sized extravaganza! Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick try in vain to hold it all together as they're joined by Ron Richards, Dr. Ryan Haupt, Jim Viscardi, Tom King, Chris Eliopoulos, Mike Norton, and Brian Michael Bendis! Plus, a special appearance by Rick Remender! Note: Time codes are subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. Running Time: 03:58:42 Pick of the Week:00:03:34 – Fantastic Four #730 (4) Patron Pick:00:18:02 – Captain Henry and the Graveyard of Time #1 Audience Questions:00:24:36 – The tradition continues as iFanboy fields questions from the loyal iFanbase for over three hours! Plus, special guests and old friends pop in and out to join in the fun and chat and just generally derail the show's format. Scott H. from Portland, Oregon asks how the iFanboys have changed as readers over 25 years. Ian S. asks Tom King how much he credits iFanboy for his successes and failures and also what level of Patron he secretly is. Jim W. wants to know how much input creators have with collected editions and why Conor is always hot, and wants to know how the iFanboys obtain their weekly comics. Sheldon A. from Paradise, Newfoundland, Canada asks what makes a good Talksplode. Tom C. from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom asks everyone for their three favorite Beatles albums. Jack H. wants to know which Beatles would get along best with which members of the Fantastic Four. Tyler F. is curious which comics and which TV and films are harder to watch after having kids. Mark H. from Chicago, Illinois has a gotcha question for Ron about the Deadpool films. Ilan P. from Johannesburg, South Africa wants to know how important the quality of the dialogue is when reviewing comics. Chris from the iFanboy Data Analytics Department presents his annual report on Patron Powers. Edward A. asks who out there in the comics media world today would have fit in with the old iFanboy.com writing staff. Jonathan S. from Albuquerque, New Mexico wants to know what aspects of podcasting (and media) in 2025 would the iFanboy have found most surprising in 2005. Adam T. from Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom asks how the iFanboys decide which comics to keep indefinitely. Doug M. wants to know what brings everyone joy. Nick M. asks if there are any funny stories involving iFanboy's fellow OG comics podcasters. Ben F. from Erie, Pennsylvania asks about superhero costume redesigns. (W Adam from Orlando, Florida, Duke W., Morgan B., Ben A. from Washington D.C. (via London), and Josh H. from Australia all want to know what iFanboy's mysterious re-brand was going to be. Wes A. from Fridley, Minnesota, Brian D., Pete D., and Matthew F. all want to know what was in the closet. Eddie R. from Soledad, California wants to know everyone's favorite Seinfeld character and if Tony Rocky Horror really gave Mia Wallace a foot massage. Kip R. asks if Ron ever paid Bendis for the bounty he put on the life of The Sentry. Patron Thanks:01:53:10 – Taylor Tobeck Brought To You By: iFanboy Patrons – Become one today for as little as $3/month! Or join for a full year and get a discount! You can also make a one time donation of any amount! iFanboy T-Shirts and Merch – Show your iFanboy pride with a t-shirt or other great merchandise on Threadless! We've got TWENTY THREE designs! Music:“Back and to the Left”Texas is the Reason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The time has finally come as Samsung announces and rolls out the Android XR headset formerly known as Moohan, now known as the Samsung Galaxy XR and Jason Howell was hands on with the new headset and is here to share the experience with Huyen Tue Dao, Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards.Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:01:58 - NEWSOnePlus rolls out OxygenOS 16 to rave reviewsGoogle's deadline for changes from the Epic lawsuit gets closerRIP Privacy Sandbox, but no this doesn't mean privacy is dead on AndroidPatron Pick: Android phones are skipping Qi2, and Nothing thinks it knows why00:28:50 - HARDWAREThe OnePlus 15 is launching this month...in China! Next month for the Global rollout. And it has an enormous batteryAnd OnePlus' sister phones, the Oppo Find X9 and X9 Pro get releasedWe're blown away that the Galaxy S26 Edge is getting canceled so quickly after releaseXiaomi is all about those rear displays after insane sales of the 17 seriesHey Pixel Superfans, Google wants you to test the next line of phones!00:57:44 - GALAXY XRHands on with the Samsung Galaxy XR and Android XR 01:23:12 - FEEDBACKSeamus from Mexico leads the charge of the many people who wrote in about using LineageOSGeorge is using GrapheneOS to avoid GoogleJoey has made a lifelong commitment to Pebble Watches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huyen Tue Dao makes her triumphant return to the show just in time to join Mishaal Rahman and Ron Richards to talk more AI in Android, the latest leaks with Android XR and weigh in on watches!Note: Time codes subject to change depending on dynamic ad insertion by the distributor00:02:00 - NEWSIn the court room, Google thinks they should be allowed to bundle Gemini with their appsWear OS 6 comes to older versions of the Pixel WatchAhead of it's return, Pebble relaunches it's appstore! Patron Pick: Not to be pushed around, LineageOS releases Android 16 despite lack of support from Google00:32:00 - HARDWAREFlorence Ion weighs in with her review of the Pixel Watch 4 and the Pixel Buds 2A Google reveals how they built the hinge on the Pixel 10 Pro Fold without gearsWe get the most comprehensive collection of leaks ahead of Project Moohan's release from Samsung, maybe happening soon?Motorola gets in on the thin phone game with the latest version of their Edge 70 device00:58:45 - APPSWhew! Google Messages will now protect you from NSFW videos containing nudityDetails on the potential Theme Manager coming to Android Nano Banana continues it's meteoric rise within Google as it expands to more apps01:09:42 - FEEDBACKLarry from Kennewick, Washington wants to know if he should get the Pixel 10 Pro?Andrew is considering jumping from the Pixel to Samsung, what should he lookout for?Craig shares his own personal unlimited storage workaround scheme Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. SPOILERS BELOW! Running Time: 00:56:46 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying:00:01:37  – Ron saw David Byrne in New York and is watching the first season of Chad Powers.00:08:46 – Josh is rewatching My Name is Earl and is watching rhe new season of Slow Horses (with Ron and Conor).00:17:46 – Conor (and Ron) is watching the new season of English Teacher and went to see Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Discussion:00:24:51 – Alien: Earth, Season 100:37:44 – One Battle After Another Music:“Everybody Laughs”David Byrne feat. Ghost Train Orchestra Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. SPOILERS BELOW! Running Time: 01:14:40 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss... What We've Been Enjoying:00:02:36 - Ron went to see Lurker and saw Oasis: Live '25 in Pasadena.00:12:58 - Josh went to see The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks in Boston and watched Friendship.00:20:36 - Conor is watching Task and went to see Caught Stealing (so did Ron). Discussion:00:27:34 - The Bear, Season 4 Discussion:00:36:07 - Our Top Ten Films of All-Time Intro00:39:54 - Josh's Top 10 Films of All-Time00:49:46 - Conor's Top 10 Films of All-Time00:56:27 - Ron's Top 10 Films of All-Time01:09:48 - Our Top Ten Films of All-Time Wrap-Up Music:"The Best of What's Around"Dave Matthews Band Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. SPOILERS BELOW! Running Time: 01:14:00 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… Discussion:00:01:29 – It's been a TV dead zone this summer. What We've Been Enjoying:00:03:07 – Ron is watching the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and watched Dept. Q.00:09:22 – Josh watched The Residence.00:15:34 – Conor watched The Diplomat.00:19:01 – Breaking news about season two of The Gold! Discussion:00:22:01 – The Gilded Age, Season 3 Summer Mail Bag:00:43:57 – Dave G. from Los Angeles, California has a Star Wars what-if scenario.00:49:26 – Greg M. from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania wants to know which good TV shows had bad first seasons.00:52:28 – Kye F. from New Jersey has a question about oldies radio stations.01:01:37 – Bryan H. wants to know about Josh's music tech set-up.01:05:47 – Jason M. asks about childhood sleepovers. Music:“Golden Touch”Razorlight Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss Blade (1998) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Jaws 4: The Revenge (1987) on Cradle to the Grave. Listen to Josh discuss Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a… bird! It's a… plane! It's a… new cinematic take on the DC Universe courtesy of writer/director/studio head James Gunn! It's Superman! A movie this monumental requires a monumental set of hosts and so the original iFanboy trio of Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan, and Ron Richards have gathered like some kind of Podcast Gang to talk about it! Running Time: 00:48:05 Music: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to our awesome Patrons, we're proud to present another episode of Mediasplode! What's a Mediasplode? It's a monthly special edition show in which we talk about what we are enjoying in media outside of the realm of comic books. It's like our All Media Year End Round-Up but in a shorter, monthly format. Note: Time codes are estimates due to dynamic ad insertion by the distributor. SPOILERS BELOW! Running Time: 01:18:34 This month, Josh Flanagan and Conor Kilpatrick are joined by their original Pick of the Week co-host Ron Richards to discuss… What We've Been Enjoying:00:03:02 – Conor went to the theater to see F1: The Movie.00:08:42 – Josh (and Ron) watched Pee-wee as Himself.00:17:53 – Ron went to the theater for the 41st anniversary re-release of This is Spinal Tap. Old Men on Old Movies:00:23:15 – The guys are joined by super fan Gordon the Intern to talk about Rad.01:05:19 – Dan C. from New Jersey has three questions about Rad. Music:“Music That You Can Dance To”Sparks Find all of Gordon the Intern's films here! Listen to Josh discuss Fargo on Movie of the Year: 1996. Watch Ron talk about pinball technology on the Daily Tech News Show. Listen to Conor, Josh, and Ron discuss The Crow (1994) on Cradle to the Grave. Watch Josh and Conor talk about how to start a podcast on OpenWater. Listen to Conor discuss Swingers on Movie of the Year: 1996. Listen to Conor discuss Ghostbusters on Movie of the Year: 1984. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And Andy Beach tells us if the ad industry can survive the next wave of AI. Starring Tom Merritt, Jenn Cutter, Ron Richards and Andy Beach.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.