Hosted by Andy Ihnatko and Florence Ion.
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.
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#121: Malleable Material
October 19th, 2017 · 67 minutes
With Russell out on a vision quest, Andy and Flo chat Star Wars, Google's burrito delivery service, and the foldable Axon M.
#120: Google's Goofus and Gallant
October 12th, 2017 · 74 minutes
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 we're talking about? It's all in this week's episode of Material!
#119: Google Clip On Your Hip
October 5th, 2017 · 97 minutes
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?!
#118: Essential Jelly
September 29th, 2017 · 81 minutes
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.
#117: C 1.1 Billion HT's
September 22nd, 2017 · 86 minutes
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.
#116: Embrace The Notch
September 15th, 2017 · 70 minutes
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 re: equality.
#115: By Version 30 It Had Better Be Great
September 7th, 2017 · 70 minutes
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.
#114: Arrrrrrrr Core
September 1st, 2017 · 66 minutes
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.
#113: Total Eclipse Of The Wallet
August 24th, 2017 · 68 minutes
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 2nd favourite podcast!
#112: Rappers Delight (feat Ihnatko)
August 18th, 2017 · 63 minutes
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 rap history.