Rocket is a podcast about tech, comics, movies, games, and books hosted by Brianna Wu, Christina Warren, and Simone de Rochefort. It released 470 episodes from January 2015 to December 2023.
Guests and guest hosts
- Jake Adelstein
- Julia Alexander
- Lauren Beukes
- Serenity Caldwell
- Ashley Carman
- Henry T. Casey
- Alex Cranz
- Jessica Dennis
- Georgia Dow
- Guy English
- Allison Esposito
- Yasmine Evjen
- Glenn Fleishman
- Amy Jane Gruber
- Stephen Hackett
- David Heinemeier Hansson
- Matt Hardigree
- Blake J. Harris
- Myke Hurley
- Jeff Hwang
- Nina Jancowicz
- Rebecca Jarvis
- Jeremy Kaplowitz
- Alanis King
- Morry Kolman
- Lori Lamkin
- Leo Laporte
- Adrienne Lawrence
- Nicole Lazzaro
- Elizabeth Lopatto
- Taylor Lorenz
- Jim Metzendorf
- Christopher Mims
- Dan Moren
- Carney Nasser
- Edward Neidermeyer
- Mike Piontek
- Rene Ritchie
- Matt Saincome
- Mikah Sargent
- Laurie Segall
- Ish ShaBazz
- John Siracusa
- Christie Smythe
- Olivia Solon
- Charles Tan
- Kat Tenbarge
- Ed Thomson
- Jason Torchinsky
- William Turton
- Amy Webb
- Marcin Wichery
- Rachel DeLoache Willliams
- Alex Winter
- Raymond Wong
- Sabrina Wood
Episodes
December 28th, 2023 · 120 minutes
On the final episode of Rocket, awards are dispensed and reflections are had. Thanks for an amazing 9 years!
#469: Very Large Online Problems
December 21st, 2023 · 46 minutes
A major hack at Insomniac Games begs the question: why does this keep happening to Sony companies? Then, Apple may finally face patent consequences, as it halts sales of its newest Watches in the U.S.
December 14th, 2023 · 58 minutes
We’re FINALLY discussing Epic v. Google, as the jury has finally delivered a verdict! Then, a much-needed update on Beeper Mini, with a Rocket Rule and some mea culpas. And then, E3 is dead! For real this time!
#467: Turn on Push Notifications
December 7th, 2023 · 58 minutes
The government is spying on us, and what else is new? An exciting new app could heal the great Android – iPhone divide. Also, the Fallout TV show has a trailer!
November 30th, 2023 · 44 minutes
A mea culpa from Christina, and two mystifying product launches from YouTube and Amazon. Then, it’s the best time of the year: Spotify Wrapped and Apple Replay!
#465: Succession Main Theme Dot Mp3
November 22nd, 2023 · 59 minutes
Sam Altman is out at OpenAI. Or in? HE’S OUT. HE’S AT MICROSOFT. He’s in again! No wait — then, Binance’s CEO is DEFINITELY admitting to money laundering, so there’s that. We’ve also got your Christmas list covered this Black Friday.
#464: Always Listen to Christina
November 16th, 2023 · 49 minutes
Simone is out so Christina and Bri discuss the OpenAI event in a little more detail, talk about Humane’s new AI Pin and then spend some time discussing the new Steam Deck OLED.
November 9th, 2023 · 44 minutes
Open AI had a developer conference and keynote this week, with big news for the future of ChatGPT — including how you can build your own GPT agent. Then, Nintendo announced a long-rumored Legend of Zelda movie!
November 2nd, 2023 · 56 minutes
It’s Apple’s Scary Fast week, so let’s talk new chips and computers! Then, iPod Wizard Morry Kolman joins us to break down his iPod Nano habit — where he gets them, and what he’s doing with them.
October 26th, 2023 · 54 minutes
The gang is back together, and discussing a SPOOKY upcoming Apple event, that may see us burdened or blessed with speedy new MacBooks and iMacs. Over on YouTube, popular creator Sssniperwolf is facing demonization over a doxing incident.
October 19th, 2023 · 36 minutes
This week we’re discussing the highs and lows of Apple rumors: WHERE ARE THE NEW IPADS? And what exactly is the new Apple Pencil’s role in the line-up? Then, Brianna finally has a chance to talk about her impressions of her new iPhone 15 Pro Max!
October 12th, 2023 · 53 minutes
The FTX trial continues, with Caroline Ellison taking the stand. Then, new PS5 drops this year… and it’s modular!
#458: Scamset Mindset Grindset
October 5th, 2023 · 54 minutes
Rocket Christmas continues because we’ve got the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried kicking off, along with the release of Michael Lewis’ new book on the rise and fall of SBF and FTX. The 15 is better than the iPhone 11.
September 28th, 2023 · 47 minutes
Everyone is falling apart this week, so we’re breaking out the EMERGENCY EPISODE! Simone and Brianna had a fireside chat, about life and all that. What’s in it? We can’t remember! Simone gives a little preview of her experience setting up the iPhone 15.
September 21st, 2023 · 61 minutes
We’re in hog heaven, because someone accidentally uploaded an unredacted PDF of Microsoft documents as part of the FTC V. Microsoft case. iPhone 15 reviews are out! Simone is finally, actually going to upgrade.
September 14th, 2023 · 62 minutes
Christina and Bri break-down the latest from the iPhone 15 event, covering the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, USB-C, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Series Ultra 2. They also briefly discuss the drama happening at Unity.
September 7th, 2023 · 55 minutes
Larian Studio is patching a bug that made companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 a little too eager to jump into bed with the player. Then, an unnamed chastity cage manufacturer has a massive data leak. Finally, Burning Man attendees are leaving the desert.
September 1st, 2023 · 60 minutes
The September Apple event is coming up, and we’re talking rumors — from USB-C ports on every (?) phone, to the DEATH OF THE GOLD COLORWAY… RIP. Then, an Insider piece asks if social sharing, like the gold iPhone, is dead.
August 24th, 2023 · 57 minutes
Sony finally reveals its new Playstation Portal device, and it’s exactly as underwhelming as everyone suspected it would be. Then, Apple supports California’s latest Right to Repair bill. Then, Fyre Festival 2 is happening somewhere in the Carribbean.
August 17th, 2023 · 55 minutes
Prolific YouTube hardware channel Linus Tech Tips is going on a week’s pause after a controversy surrounding the review of a cooling prototype — and more. Then, it’s the 25th anniversary of the iMac.
#450: Leave Section 230 Alone: Alex Winter and The YouTube Effect
August 10th, 2023 · 62 minutes
Documentarian Alex Winter visits the show to discuss his history with Usenet and Napster, and his new documentary The YouTube Effect. The film covers the history of the platform and its transformation into a massive vector of disinformation.
#449: Don’t Throw Things At People
August 3rd, 2023 · 61 minutes
There are rumors of a Nintendo Switch successor afoot, and we’re going to get to the bottom of it! Then, calling the Canadian link tax what it is: a link tax. Finally, a fan has filed assault charges against Cardi B and we think that’s silly too.
July 27th, 2023 · 63 minutes
Samsung’s latest event saw new versions of their folding phones, and they might have Brianna switching sides. Then, yeah, we have to talk about Elon Musk rebranding Twitter as X. But then, Rocket Does Barbie.
#447: The Beginning of the End
July 20th, 2023 · 57 minutes
Big news on the FTC appeal against Microsoft, and what’s next for the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. Then, Meta has released LLaMa 2. NBC News journalist Kat Tenbarge joins us to talk about James Charles’ attempts to uncancel himself.
July 13th, 2023 · 49 minutes
Twitter is unraveling over Threads, with a threatened lawsuit on the horizon. Then, we’re checking in with the Bored Apes! How are they doing? Oh… oh. Finally, an important Slate piece from Luke Winkie asks: was Napoleon hot?
#445: Many People Are Saying This
July 6th, 2023 · 60 minutes
Meta has launched its major Twitter competitor, Threads, and there’s a LOT to talk about – from privacy issues, to onboarding, to BRANDS!! How will it fare in the Twitterclone-verse, much less… the fediverse?
#444: Who are the Mac Pro Pros?
June 29th, 2023 · 71 minutes
This week we’re discussing the Wall Street Journal’s extensive reporting on drug use among tech workers on Silicon Valley and why it’s such a complicated issue. Then, the Mac Pro is here. For dessert, an update on Bri’s search for the perfect drone!
June 22nd, 2023 · 55 minutes
The FTC is shaking and baking, with a lawsuit against Amazon for alleged dark patterns in the sign-up and cancellation process for Amazon Prime. Then, a feature at The Verge goes into the human labor that trains AI. For dessert: Brianna buys a drone!
June 15th, 2023 · 58 minutes
The Reddit black-out has begun, and there is a lot of news coming out of Reddit’s conflict with Christian Selig and other third-party app developers, in the wake of Reddit’s API changes Plus, it was Summer Game Fest this weekend!
#441: How to Spend A Lot Of Money
June 8th, 2023 · 85 minutes
In news surprising no one, it’s an almost all-WWDC week here on Rocket! The story is Apple Vision Pro headset. Christina interviews Inverse’s Raymond Wong, who demo’d the headset . Plus, a choice by Reddit threatens beloved third-party apps.
June 1st, 2023 · 53 minutes
Christina is back from Microsoft Build, with her take on all the tools that were announced during the event! Then, a panel of AI researchers has issued a statement. And finally, Elizabeth Holmes has reported to prison and a debt is fulfilled.
May 25th, 2023 · 60 minutes
Microsoft Build happened this week, along with a slew of AI-centric announcements! Brianna and Simone tackle the AI-integrated future of Windows 11. Then, a disastrous Twitter Space has launched a new presidential candidate.
May 18th, 2023 · 56 minutes
Simone is off touching sheep so Bri and Christina are left to their own devices. This week, that means a spoiler-free dessert-up-front segment on The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, and discussion about whether AM radios should still come with cars.
May 11th, 2023 · 59 minutes
Google is bringing AI to its search — for select users. And our favorite scamster Elizabeth Holmes appears in the New York Times this week. For dessert, our old friend Bug of Spooky Pinball is back to talk about the new Scooby-Doo table!
May 4th, 2023 · 60 minutes
A new form of a terrible old bill is before the Senate, and we can see indications of its effects in state-level bills in Utah and Louisiana. What’s KOSA and why should you be concerned? We’re returning to Bluesky.
#435: Only Mergers In The Building
April 27th, 2023 · 65 minutes
In shocking news, the U.K. has moved to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard — for reasons that make NO SENSE to our hosts! Then, the Twitter clone Bluesky finally seems to be taking off, and Disney is suing Florida governor Ron DeSantis.
April 21st, 2023 · 63 minutes
Christina and Simone are bringing you a classic chaos hour of Rocket. Today’s questions: is social media dying, and is it possible to build a platform that can thrive without turning users into content for ad revenue?
April 13th, 2023 · 55 minutes
Finally, the case of Brianna v. Christina is drawing to a close, as Elizabeth Holmes prison date looms…we’re talking about Twitter’s contentious relationship with journalism and the latest “quirks” of the platform. HBO Max is rebranding… again!
April 6th, 2023 · 50 minutes
There are rumors swirling about a new PlayStation handheld. Then, the first ChatGPT defamation lawsuits are emerging. Brianna has some controversial opinions about Ryan Gosling as Ken in the Barbie movie, and Simone is not young anymore.
#431: Limited Internet For All
March 30th, 2023 · 65 minutes
It’s FINALLY time to actually talk about the TikTok hearings, and our opinions on how Congress has handled grilling the social media giant — and the potential bills that they’re considering. Finally, we’re talking a non-spoilery review of John Wick 4.
March 23rd, 2023 · 59 minutes
We’re talking TikTok WAIT NO we’re talking the SEC fining Justin Sun and numerous celebrities spokespeople for cryptocurrency shenanigans! Then, it’s sadly time to bid goodbye to DPReview. Meanwhile, we never even got to say hello to Tax Heaven 3000.
March 16th, 2023 · 69 minutes
Tonight’s special guest is The Verge’s senior writer Elizabeth Lopatto, to discuss what else but: THE COLLAPSE OF SILICON VALLEY BANK. Then, Brianna and Simone discuss the existence of the moon, and Scream 6!
#428: AI Everywhere All At Once
March 9th, 2023 · 66 minutes
Let’s talk about Google’s forays into AI — are they behind Microsoft? Then, a Spotify redesign threatens to make the app more visually similar to TikTok. Finally, Christina explains one of the biggest financial scams.
March 3rd, 2023 · 78 minutes
This week on Rocket, Simone kissed too many Italians, so Brianna and Christina are running amok. They talk about the new ChatGPT API and the potential it could have, the risky bets Binance made and Elizabeth Holmes’ latest attempt to get out of jail.
February 23rd, 2023 · 70 minutes
Simone is in Italy, so Brianna and Christina are joined by special guest Alex Cranz! They discuss some tech cases in front of the Supreme Court, Meta’s new plan for accounts, and wrap things up with some delicious dirt about Yellowstone.
#425: Word of the Day: Engagement
February 16th, 2023 · 58 minutes
The word of the day is ENGAGEMENT! Elon Musk has ordered Twitter engineers to boost engagement of his own Tweets. Meanwhile, how are things going over on Mastodon? Finally, Marcin Wichery joins us to discuss his history of keyboards, Shift Happens!
February 9th, 2023 · 82 minutes
Microsoft and Google have got it and they’re flaunting it. It being AI-POWERED SEARCH. Then, a Right to Repair bill has passed in New York State. For dessert we have Jason Torchinsky and Matt Hardigree of The Autopian calling in.
February 2nd, 2023 · 58 minutes
Tesla is coming under fire for misleading customers with its self-driving promises. Does the case hold any water? Plus, deepfake pornography couldbe taken to the courtroom as well. What are Netflix’s proposed password sharing rules anyway?
January 26th, 2023 · 74 minutes
Longtime Twitter users are cast into mourning as Twitter cuts off API access for third-party clients. Then, furor over the reveal that CNET has long been using AI to write financial articles. Finally, two of ourfavorite scamsters are making comebacks.
January 19th, 2023 · 62 minutes
In an action-packed show, we’re talking about the REVIVAL OF THE HOMEPOD. The Mac Mini is also here. Meanwhile, Logan Paul has apologized to a popular YouTuber! For dessert, a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum takes on JP Morgan Chase. And not in a good way.
#420: Make Transportation Sexy Again
January 12th, 2023 · 68 minutes
The FAA has had a massive outage, and there are rumors about a design change that would make MacBooks — and maybe iMacs? — incredibly exciting. Plus, what’s up with Logan Paul’s second alleged crypto pump-and-dump? SERIOUSLY?
January 5th, 2023 · 74 minutes
We’re all BACK on the hot mic and talking about our best and worst scams, products, and purchases of 2022. Who still has a LastPass subscription? Who believes in FTX? Who loves to throw money down the Apple well? You’ll find it all out here.
December 29th, 2022 · 64 minutes
CLIP SHOW. Are there any two words that bring more joy to listener’s hearts? That’s right, you’ll be finding out how right (or wrong) we were about the Musk acquisition by revisiting predictions. Plus, we revisit our interview with Bug from Spooky Games.
December 22nd, 2022 · 73 minutes
SBF is getting extradited, Elon Musk is acting up and we’re just about sick of it. Luckily Jake Adelstein is here to chat about Tokyo Vice, his life as a crime reporter, and his new podcast — about disappearances in Japan.
December 15th, 2022 · 68 minutes
SBF has been indicted so we’re ranking him on our tier list of people who should face repercussions for their actions (S-tier). Then, an EU act threatens to require Apple to allow sideloading apps on iOS. Who stands to benefit, and who stands to suffer?
December 8th, 2022 · 55 minutes
ChatGPT is taking the internet by storm, and Apple is launching a powerful new encryption option. Also, Taylor Swift REALLY dodged a bullet, y’all.
December 1st, 2022 · 70 minutes
This week on Rocket, the BAD BOYS OF TECH are all over the news! All these bad boys and more are the subject of this week’s show, so tune in to get the lowdown on Bad Boys near you.
#413: Okay let’s talk about the polycule
November 25th, 2022 · 64 minutes
We’re revisiting FTX and what we’ve learned since last week’s recording about the goings-on chez team FTX. Then, Bob Iger is back at Disney! The stock market is optimistic? Last but not least, let’s dish about Mastodon.
#412: Fake It Till You Make It
November 17th, 2022 · 85 minutes
FTX has collapsed so spectacularly over the last couple weeks. Then, it’s a dip into what the heck is going on at Twitter. It ain’t good! Writer Alanis King joins us to discuss her book written with Elizabeth Blackstock, Racing with Rich Energy.
November 10th, 2022 · 99 minutes
This week on Rocket — TWIT TAKES OVER! Or, we take over TWiT! Leo Laporte was kind enough to have the whole Rocket gang on his show this week, where we talked at length about Musk’s ongoing chaos at Twitter, and Brianna ran a quiz for Leo and Christina.
November 3rd, 2022 · 66 minutes
Elon Musk bought Twitter. Now what? Then, Henry Cavill is leaving The Witcher!! Nooo!!
#409: Rest In Piece, Lightning
October 27th, 2022 · 70 minutes
An AV company shuts down, Apple kills a cable, and Taylor Swift releases Midnights. All that and more on Rocket as we prepare for a year of being forced to cover Twitter on a weekly basis!
October 20th, 2022 · 59 minutes
Rocket is maybe the only tech podcast where you’ll get to hear about new iPads AND Olivia Wilde’s salad dressing.
October 13th, 2022 · 63 minutes
Simone wanted to be with her mom, so Brianna and Christina try to handle the show without her. They talk about Facebook’s Meta Connect event and all the new Quest and VR news, before debating whether or not Brianna should spend $1600 on an Nvidia 4090.
October 6th, 2022 · 59 minutes
A brief update in the Chess cheating scandal has Bri and Simone, hat in hand, begging for forgiveness for their understanding ways. Then, Elon Musk… wants to buy Twitter again? Also: Overwatch 2 launches, and so does a disastrous conservative dating app.
#405: Depressed About Products
September 29th, 2022 · 66 minutes
Amazon had a big ol’ product showcase and Simone is so, so depressed about it! Who wants to hear about new spy cameras, a clock that watches you sleep, and speakers that are listening to you! Finally, the Chess scandal has a new chapter, and it is juicy.
September 22nd, 2022 · 82 minutes
We finally have hands-on experience with the new iPhones — so, is it actually going to be worth it to upgrade? Then, Christie Smythe joins us to talk about that Elle story and life before, during, and after Martin Shkreli.
September 15th, 2022 · 56 minutes
iPhone 14 reviews are out so in a never-before-seen move, we are speaking about them. Then, the animation industry is in chaos when it comes to streaming services. Where can I watch Infinity Train!?
September 8th, 2022 · 71 minutes
Christina and Simone are dishing on the FAR OUT Apple event – new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches, oh my! Then, it’s a delicious and well-deserved chat about Harry Styles and SPITGATE.
September 1st, 2022 · 77 minutes
After some Rocket Merch updates, we talk about the Twitter Whistleblower leaks, world of AI art, and are joined by Kat Tenbarge to talk about the latest Trisha Paytas drama. PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for even more from Kat, as extra Dessert!
August 26th, 2022 · 71 minutes
On a very special episode of Rocket, a very special special guest plays judge, jury, and exe-juiceioner, in a devious trivia game designed by our very own Brianna Wu. PLUS: Subscribe to Rocket Booster for our very first extra helping of Dessert!
August 18th, 2022 · 58 minutes
The chip industry reacts to a new upset, and Adam Neumann is BACK IN THE REAL ESTATE GAME. Stay tuned for the next 399 episodes of Rocket because this is all we’ll be talking about!
August 11th, 2022 · 58 minutes
Howdy folks, who’s enjoying Apple’s new battery percentage indicator? No one? This week on Rocket we’re discussing the cloudy future of Unity after an acquisition offer by AppLovin, as well as review workflows and our FAVORITE NEW ESPORT.
August 4th, 2022 · 64 minutes
Rocket Ruled yet again — Adam Mosseri, longtime fan of Rocket, definitely listened to our episode last week before he walked back Instagram’s changes. Twitter v. Musk heats up, and yet another pretender thinks NFT books could be a thing.
July 28th, 2022 · 51 minutes
We’re talking about Instagram’s awful updates, the first crypto insider trading scandal, and NFT books on a deliciously bad episode of ROCKET!
July 21st, 2022 · 56 minutes
Apple has settled with NO WRONGDOING in its keyboard lawsuit, and some of us are looking forward to purchasing one (1) song on Apple Music with our newfound wealth. Discord is coming to Xbox, and FaZe clan is coming to SPACs!
#394: Reunited and It Feels So Good
July 14th, 2022 · 62 minutes
Last week, Sunny Balwani is CHARGED, Elon Musk is being SUED BY TWITTER, and so, so much more. We got Rocket Ruled pretty hard but it’s finally time for our take on the tech drama of the day.
July 7th, 2022 · 63 minutes
Brianna and Christina talk about the best new console scam, Apple’s new Lockdown Mode, and the #Gentleminions Meme.
June 30th, 2022 · 55 minutes
Brianna and Simone chat about this week’s Nintendo Direct, AND the return of Axie Infinity transactions, in a gamer-tastic episode of ROCKET!
#391: The Winds of Crypto Winter
June 23rd, 2022 · 56 minutes
Reviews for Apple’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip are out. And it’s… a weird machine? Then, cryptominers are dumping their GPUs on the market, and we discuss ways that streaming services could better compete in a saturated marketplace.
June 16th, 2022 · 59 minutes
Brianna and Simone tackle a bevy of ethical topics, from “what’s going on in crypto?” to “what’s up with self-driving cars?” It’s a knotty episode of Rocket!
June 9th, 2022 · 70 minutes
It’s WWDC news week! We’re talking about iOS 16, MacOS Ventura, and some new M2 chips!! It’s a big one!
June 2nd, 2022 · 53 minutes
This week Brianna and Simone are enjoying a chaotic course of news, from Netflix testing additional charges for accounts that share passwords, to the Académie Française banning esports!!
May 26th, 2022 · 61 minutes
Author Edward Neidermeyer joins us to discuss Tesla’s checkered past and questionable stock evaluations. Also, Christina has the SteamDeck!
May 19th, 2022 · 56 minutes
Sony keeps revealing more details about the PlayStation Plus evolution and they’re just making it MORE CONFUSING. Then, Elon Musk keeps revealing MORE REASONS WHY HE SHOULDN’T BE IN CHARGE OF A SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM. Finally, hands-on with the Playdate!
May 12th, 2022 · 67 minutes
The gang mourns the iPod Touch, the last iPod to fall to the ravages of the time. And then we talk about cryptocurrency.
May 5th, 2022 · 54 minutes
A Wall St. Journal report on crashing sales of NFTs conflicts with what all the crypto-blogs are saying about the health of the industry — what is the truth!? Then, Overwatch 2’s beta happened and it’s been… fine.
April 28th, 2022 · 60 minutes
Elon Musk HAS in fact secured the financing to buy Twitter, and did it in a reasonable timeline that lets us not look like fools on our own news podcast. This week we talk about the ongoing concerns, what’s happening on Twitter, and Christina’s notoriety.
April 21st, 2022 · 56 minutes
Please Mr. Elon Musk, wait until Sunday, April 24 to create more news. Thank you. (Yes, this is the whole description.)
April 14th, 2022 · 64 minutes
Elon Musk is in and then out of Twitter – aren’t you glad we waited a week to cover this? Then, finally discussing Axie Infinity’s unfortunate bridge hack, and the general security of blockchain bridges. Then Scam Spring continues with WeCrashed!
April 7th, 2022 · 73 minutes
We’re going FAST TODAY in this over-long episode — talking about the collapse of fintech start-up FAST, and SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 (now in theaters). Plus, Christina and Simone dish on their experience with the new M1 Macbook Pros.
March 31st, 2022 · 77 minutes
Christina’s NEW JOB is revealed! Then, we chat about Sony’s new PlayStation Plus tiers, and whether they can truly compete with Microsoft. Meta’s campaign of public opinion against TikTok. Then Simone has a natural gas emergency! We’re sure it’s fine.
March 24th, 2022 · 71 minutes
A viral Tesla jump gone wrong has weird consequences for the wrong people. And then, it’s time for Mac Studio and Studio Display reviews!!
#377: Here Comes The Sunshine Protection Act
March 17th, 2022 · 57 minutes
The Senate is ABOLISHING THE SUN. Wait, no, they just passed a bill that would make Daylight Savings permanent. What’s that about? Then, turmoil in the chip world once more! And Nightdive Studios is on promoting a Humble Bundle for Ukraine.
March 10th, 2022 · 76 minutes
It’s an APPLE EVENT WEEK. Here’s our reactions to Apple’s March announcements, including the Mac Studio and Mac Studio Display!
March 3rd, 2022 · 80 minutes
Hulu’s THE DROPOUT premiered on March 3 and we have Executive Producer Rebecca Jarvis back on the show to discuss the making of Hulu’s adaptation of her podcast! Then, our feelings on the first episodes of The Dropout.
February 24th, 2022 · 51 minutes
On the Verge, a former Pornhub mod reflects on the site’s lax content moderation history, and at the BBC we’ve got an investigation into a whole fake company. Plus, of course Ja Rule is investing in NFTs.
#373: Belated Razzlekhan Reactions
February 17th, 2022 · 66 minutes
It’s the beginning of Scam Spring, and we’re discussing the arrest of alleged Bitcoin launderer Razzlekhan, potential propaganda, and finally the debut of Inventing Anna on Netflix.
February 10th, 2022 · 52 minutes
BRIANNA IS BACK!! But everyone else is having a bad week. Facebook’s stock has crashed, Peloton is laying off 2,800 people, and WarnerMedia is getting sued (…among other things).
February 3rd, 2022 · 61 minutes
Sony has stepped in, acquiring Bungie for $3.6 billion dollars! Which developer or publisher will be next? Then, Spotify is in a kerfuffle with its artists over Joe Rogan’s statements on COVID-19, and the New York Times is buying Wordle!
January 27th, 2022 · 55 minutes
It’s looking like NVIDIA might not buy ARM after all, and Christina and Simone are here to talk through why the deal might fall through, and what it means. Then, some gaming news with GamePass numbers and SteamDecks shipping soon!
January 20th, 2022 · 62 minutes
A huge deal rocks the game industry: Microsoft is buying Activision in a 68 billion dollar deal. Then, crypto exchange Crypto.com sees a breach that affected 400 accounts, and potential losses of $15 million.
January 13th, 2022 · 59 minutes
Brianna is back! We’ve got a robust discussion about Moxie Marlinspike’s thoughts on Web3, followed by the lowdown on the World rip-off App Store drama. And then, DRM?!
January 6th, 2022 · 66 minutes
Christina and Simone dish on the death of Blackberry, and the Elizabeth Holmes verdict(s).
December 30th, 2021 · 55 minutes
It would be shorter to talk about what Tumblr hasn’t banned on this week’s Rocket. Plus, updates in the Elizabeth Holmes fraud trial and a discussion of ethics in choosing your own place of employment.
December 23rd, 2021 · 59 minutes
It’s our special end-of-year spectacular! This week we’re doling out awards for the best and worst games, trends, products, and companies that we covered on this year’s Rocket.
December 16th, 2021 · 47 minutes
Some good news and some bad news. The Pocket Analogue is out for review and it’s apparently great! Meanwhile, the Log4Shell exploit has put the entire internet at risk. Classic 2021.
December 9th, 2021 · 54 minutes
Oh boy, Ubisoft is the first AAA developer to make an entrance in the NFT market! What do we think of Ubisoft Quartz, and the cosmetics that it’s offering? Then, Politico criticized Vice President Kamala Harris’ Bluetooth-aversion this week.
December 2nd, 2021 · 59 minutes
Jack Dorsey is leaving Twitter, and supposedly voluntarily! Let’s talk about his most recent tenure and Twitter, and what his next moves will be. Then, it’s a return to our favorite topic of 2021: Elizabeth Holmes is taking the stand during her trial.
November 26th, 2021 · 52 minutes
Brianna and Simone sit down on a chilly evening before Thanksgiving to talk about… Notre Dame Cathedral! Rumors have gone around for years that Ubisoft’s Notre Dame from Assassin’s Creed Unity could help restore the real cathedral after the 2019 fire.
November 18th, 2021 · 59 minutes
On an auspicious episode 360, we’re looking back at 20 years of Xbox! But first, Nick Guy comes on to discuss the Wirecutter Union and what will happen if New York Times management doesn’t come to the table before Black Friday.
#359: Sideloading is for Cybercriminals
November 11th, 2021 · 55 minutes
This week on Rocket the team answers the universe’s greatest questions. Is Twitter Blue worth $36 a year? Is the Metaverse yet another failed FB initiative? And are you a filthy cybercriminal for sideloading.
#358: Anna Delvey’s Crypto Corner
November 4th, 2021 · 59 minutes
This week on Rocket, Christina and Brianna are dishing on their new Macbook Pros. How fast are they? Fast enough to speedrun Tomb Raider? And just how many steps DOES it take to install Audio Hijack? All that and more.
October 28th, 2021 · 58 minutes
The Facebook Papers are in the hands of journalists, and increasingly dire reports are coming out about Facebook’s business practices. That, and MacBook Pro reviews on this week’s Rocket!
October 21st, 2021 · 69 minutes
Rocket is blasting into hardware coverage this week with an exciting preview of the Apple cleaning cloth and the redesigned MacBook Pro. Dessert this week is packed with coverage of 9 different shows you need to be watching.
October 14th, 2021 · 54 minutes
Simone is BACK and we are talking about THOSE JUICY NEW M1X MACBOOK PROS. And then we have two totally mystifying VR and AR headset announcements. And finally, most importantly, Timothee Chalamet’s twink Wonka look has been revealed and …it’s good.
October 7th, 2021 · 56 minutes
Bri and Christina take on Facebook Whistleblowers, Twitch hacks and the ultimate media disaster, OzyMedia
#353: Dan Moren Saves the Universe
September 30th, 2021 · 51 minutes
With disaster hitting not one, but two of the best Rocket hosts, the B(rianna) team steps up with Dan Moren to save the show.
We cover Amazon’s event with stalker robots, review the iPad Mini and geek out on Apple TV’s new show “Foundation.”
September 23rd, 2021 · 77 minutes
Simone is off doing French things so Bri and Christina talk the Microsoft event, iPhone 13 reviews (and Christina’s saga to getting an iPhone 13 Pro Max), iOS 15 impressions, and try to unpack the drama around the movie adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen.
#351: Holding Ourselves Accountable…
September 16th, 2021 · 59 minutes
It’s yet another Apple Event week here on Rocket – a weirdly subdued one? Can Apple impress us with its new iPhones? What about Brianna’s long-awaited iPad Mini update? Find out what Twitter is ALL aflutter over on this sleep-deprived episode of Rocket!
September 9th, 2021 · 64 minutes
Many many tiny slices of Apple are coming to you, listener. First, an update on Apple’s CSAM tools and concessions to the anti-trust critics! But will it be enough to save the App Store? All this and more on Rocket.
September 2nd, 2021 · 69 minutes
This week on Rocket, tech journalist and author Christopher Mims is here to discuss his new book, Arriving Today. It’s the book that critics are saying “makes supply chains interesting” (Simone de Rochefort, 2021)
#348: Only Fans, Only Problems
August 26th, 2021 · 67 minutes
Where are the only solutions? This week on Rocket we’re talking about the Only Fans debacle, which came to a tenuous resolution mere hours before we started recording? Reverse Rocket Rule! Deep dive into the Mystery of the Exploding PSUs from Gigabyte.
August 19th, 2021 · 66 minutes
WHEELS TURNING ROUND AND ROUND. This week we’re talking about YIKYAK, Google not shipping chargers with new phones – dessert this week is an episode from Wall Street Journal on the tech workers who are taking on TWO full-time jobs.
#346: Really Ridiculous Content
August 12th, 2021 · 72 minutes
Apple proposes to add controversial machine learning tools to the iPhone to protect children but is it the right thing to do? Also, iPhone rumors! Apparently, no amount of questionable activity will prevent us from being consumers in this capitalist hell.
August 5th, 2021 · 57 minutes
On this episode of Rocket, we’re not saying anyone was murdered! But we ARE saying the RIAA’s ridiculous bullying could MURDER the music industry & their penny-pinching ways won’t help creators!!
July 29th, 2021 · 53 minutes
This week we’re discussing the lawsuit against Activision Blizzard and employee walk-outs protesting widespread sexual harassment at the company. Also, mandatory vaccines at Google, and Adam Driver turning into a centaur.
July 22nd, 2021 · 66 minutes
It’s a big week for Rocket Rules: Last week Steam announced its Steam Deck handheld PC, and Netflix announced it was getting into games! But in the middle of all that fun, don’t we have time for… some Apple Rumors? You know we do! We always do…
July 15th, 2021 · 66 minutes
The New York Times has a killer new story on Facebook’s relationship with CrowdTangle. And then, speaking of driving engagement, Twitter is killing Fleets? WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO!!
July 8th, 2021 · 64 minutes
Christina and Simone are tackling the newest model of the Nintendo Switch with its fancy new OLED screen. Is it the Switch we’ve been waiting for!? Maybe not!? Is it the Switch we have? Yes.
July 1st, 2021 · 73 minutes
This week Christina and Bri are talking about Windows 11, the various events from the launch and they detour into the state of Windows in general.
For dessert, Bri and Christina extol the virtues of F9 and the Fast and Furious franchise.
June 24th, 2021 · 57 minutes
This week we’re hitting the road again with Peloton — any paying the price!? Peloton’s PR problems are not getting better, with a new update soft-locking their treadmills for non-subscribers. And then, a Supreme Court Snap swears settlement!
June 17th, 2021 · 65 minutes
We have special guest Ashley Carman of The Verge on the show to talk about her story about the rise and fall of HiStudios and the podcast hype house that collapsed dramatically over the last year. And then we talk about E3 and all the good games!
#337: MoviePass: Back in the News
June 10th, 2021 · 70 minutes
It’s another WWDC with Rocket. We’re chatting about the coffers announcements from Apple’s keynote, and giving yet another dramatic update on MoviePass. What could possibly have happened now?!
June 3rd, 2021 · 65 minutes
Aunt Christina is having baby-time, but she’s still here because we absolutely can’t talk about GPUs and Stack Overflow without her! Nvidia has released an updated 3080, the RTX 3080 Ti. But it’s $500 more than last year’s card? What is HAPPENING?
May 27th, 2021 · 60 minutes
Christina is at Microsoft Build this week, but what’s this?? HOOFBEATS ON THE HORIZON? BRIANNA WU IS RETURNED FROM FLORIDA and she’s SO ready to talk about the remastered Mass Effect trilogy.
May 20th, 2021 · 63 minutes
Christina and Simone are mourning Christina’s Dogecoin dreams. But wait, what’s this?? Apple is doing one good thing and two weird ones!? Unprecedented behavior from our problematic fave. Find out what’s up on Rocket!
#333: Apple vs. Epic: Puritanical Edition
May 13th, 2021 · 60 minutes
This week Simone and Christina are interrogating Apple vs. Epic! Would you download an unspeakable game… to your phone?? Would you?? We’ll answer that and more as we examine Apple’s puritanical behavior in the courtroom.
May 6th, 2021 · 55 minutes
In a lightning-fast episode we’re talking about… yep, the big Basecamp blow-up, and we’ve got a lot to say. Then finally, Apple vs. Epic is finally before a judge, and lots of fun secrets are coming out!
April 29th, 2021 · 69 minutes
It’s triple helping of scams this week on Rocket. First off, a binary options scam comes to light after years of fleecing vulnerable people. Then, the secret behind McDonalds’ ice cream machine failures is finally revealed!!
April 22nd, 2021 · 78 minutes
This week we’re discussing Peloton’s clash with the CPSC, and then, it’s time to discuss all the products from Apple’s Spring Forward event. New iMacs, a purple iPhone, and more!
April 15th, 2021 · 72 minutes
Catching up on the big unanswered questions… however did the FBI get into the phone in the San Bernadino case? All that and more on this week’s Rocket!
April 8th, 2021 · 63 minutes
Bri and Simone tackle many works of art: is coding art? What about Mario? And finally, a banger scamtown that you don’t want to miss.
April 1st, 2021 · 61 minutes
In a ROWDY show, we talk about what we’d like to see from WWDC, and what all the Amazon execs are getting up to on Twitter!
March 25th, 2021 · 66 minutes
Let’s have some big bites of tech news? Slack is messing up, Apple is Facing Consequences for its butterfly keyboard missteps, and Amazon is trying game development, again.
March 18th, 2021 · 65 minutes
We have a PACKED SHOW THIS WEEK, discussing new updates in the NFT world, the sentencing of a notorious Twitter hacker and a shortage of chips that could impact fall phone launches!
March 11th, 2021 · 68 minutes
This week on Rocket it’s a Sonos speaker announcement, a new color e-ink tablet review, and … Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview.
March 4th, 2021 · 49 minutes
This week we’re talking about NFTs and crypto art! What’s up with THAT? Are you ready to unleash the SALT?? Then, it’s an update on Bri’s supercomputer, which is currently taking over the Eastern seaboard. Can she be stopped!?
#322: Net Neutrality Revivified
February 25th, 2021 · 47 minutes
This week we’re reviewing some rumors about the iPhone 13 and discussing a California judge’s decision to allow that state’s net neutrality law to be enforced.
February 18th, 2021 · 66 minutes
This week we had the first full Nintendo Direct we’ve had in ages! Plus, this week’s big tech news: Apple versus Epic continues, and the fallout of GameStock’s wild stock week(s) is here.
February 11th, 2021 · 65 minutes
This week Christina and Simone discuss Bloomberg’s massive profile on Tim Cook, as well as the Clubhouse clones that are about to hit the social media universe. Can Facebook and Twitter live up to Clubhouse’s success?
February 4th, 2021 · 59 minutes
This week on Rocket we’re following up on the GameStop stock situation, and discussing financial apps. Then, Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO of Amazon! Finally, everyone is roused by a tall woman in Resident Evil VIII’s demo.
January 28th, 2021 · 51 minutes
In another one of “those episodes,” your hosts discuss the GameStop stock shenanigans that definitely aren’t going to backfire on anyone at all. Then, it’s time to walk — did you know?
January 21st, 2021 · 65 minutes
We’re sounding the ALLEGED APPLE RUMORS KLAXON once again! And this new Macbook spoiler is maybe the most exciting one we’ve ever heard. Then Christina reviews her new e-ink reader, and Bri rewires a whole Porsche.
January 14th, 2021 · 60 minutes
This week we give updates on the Parler situation, and Christina’s long-awaited AirPods Max review! And in exciting news: It’s CES week, and this might be our favorite CES ever! Finally, our most-demanded update in Rocket history for dessert.
January 9th, 2021 · 21 minutes
In this special bonus episode, we discuss some extremely fresh news: Trump’s Twitter account has been suspended and Apple is considering taking the app where the Wednesday’s coup was planned off of the App Store. Who thinks that’s a good idea?
#314: Yet Another Normal Episode
January 7th, 2021 · 49 minutes
On yet another chill week in the United States, Brianna and Simone talk about liquid shaders in Half-Life: Alyx and the new union for Google employees!
#313: Best and Worst Tech of 2020
December 30th, 2020 · 57 minutes
It’s time for the best and worst of 2020! With so many wonderful and disastrous stories to choose from, what could we possibly agree on?
December 24th, 2020 · 70 minutes
Time to talk about two ongoing nightmares: a massive hack that implicates many government agencies, and the release of Cyberpunk 2077.
December 17th, 2020 · 66 minutes
Discussing all the bad choices that CD Projekt Red and Apple leadership have made this year I guess! Also, Taylor Swift released a new album of bangers.
December 10th, 2020 · 59 minutes
Christina bought the Airpods Max. We’re very sorry. Also, the FTC is suing Facebook so we fight about it.
December 3rd, 2020 · 67 minutes
Brianna is back and recovering like a boss from knee surgery and she and Christina talk about macOS Big Sur, the Salesforce Slack Acquisition and then talk about the best/worst grift we’ve seen for someone to try to scam a Mac Pro.
November 25th, 2020 · 85 minutes
Simone dishes on her love affair with her new iPad Air. Also, Snapchat is taking a bite out of TikTok’s gameplan with Snapchat Spotlight, but will it be a success? Also: Apple’s Head of Security and a bribery case we did not see coming.
#307: Lamb Biryani (Shot on iPhone)
November 19th, 2020 · 69 minutes
Special guest Henry T. Casey comes on the show to give us his hands-on impressions of the MacBook Air with the new M1 chip! Things look…dare we say… promising? We also went hands-on with the PlayStation 5, and chat about… Fleets!
November 12th, 2020 · 62 minutes
This week we’re discussing Apple’s M1 event and the advent of ARM-based chips in the MacBook Air, Macbook Pro, and Mac Mini. Will they live up to the hype? Then, Bri’s first-hand experience with the Xbox Series X, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.
November 5th, 2020 · 75 minutes
This week Christina and Simone are UNCHAINED and talking about how the different social media platforms handled this election! There are some winners and losers — but none so far in this election, because we recorded this on Wednesday night!
October 29th, 2020 · 57 minutes
The PlayStation 5 review units are out, forcing many to ask — how big is too big? And then AMD has gone and purchased Xilinx! What does it mean for the future of chips? Finally, an update on our two favorite scammers, Anna Delvey and Billy McFarland.
October 22nd, 2020 · 68 minutes
We’re eating dessert first, and talking about Jeffrey Toobin’s Zoom scandal. Then, it’s the first batch of iPhone reviews! Featuring Simone actually, maybe, sort of, buying a new phone. Finally, the DOJ is pursuing at suit against Google.
#302: Donut Shaped Magnets with Rene Ritchie
October 15th, 2020 · 74 minutes
Simone abandoned us this week, so Christina and Bri are joined by Rene Ritchie, Apple analyst/YouTuber-extraordinaire to break down the Apple iPhone 12 event. Also, a favorite character from Rocket’s past gets some news.
October 8th, 2020 · 64 minutes
Apple is on the verge of another media event, and the PS5 has been torn down. Then, the ultimate example of technology lock-in.
October 1st, 2020 · 97 minutes
To celebrate episode 300 we bring on some special guests from the Relay FM family, and taste test Brach’s god-awful Thanksgiving Dinner candy corn.
September 24th, 2020 · 43 minutes
Xbox pre-orders opened up this week… did they go better than the pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 did? NO! Then, it’s what’s happening with TikTok in the exact moment we recorded this episode. Oh, and Microsoft acquired Bethesda. Cool!
#298: PlayStation 5 TikTok Arm Nvidia Apple
September 17th, 2020 · 91 minutes
In a super-size show, we cover every big announcement from the last week and a half: PlayStation 5 details, an Apple Event (no new phones yet though), the TikTok deal with Oracle and the Nvidia deal with Arm. Phew.
September 10th, 2020 · 65 minutes
Today on Rocket, we update you on the latest episode of our favorite soap opera, Apple Vs Epic, and then on a bunch of video game stuff! The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are coming out soon(ish).
September 3rd, 2020 · 55 minutes
Folding phones are back for round two: this time it’s Samsung’s Z Fold 2 and Microsoft’s Surface Duo. Then, Mike Piontek, the creator of the app Deliveries, pops in to talk about why they went with a subscription model.
August 27th, 2020 · 55 minutes
The next episode of our favorite soap opera, Epic vs. Apple, is HERE! Followed by a look back at TikTok’s momentous second year and latest lawsuit against the U.S. government.
August 20th, 2020 · 62 minutes
The dramatic saga of Epic vs. Apple continues, with all the updates since our emergency episode last week and a Hefty discussion of the importance of Unreal Engine. Then, author Lauren Beukes joins us to discuss her latest book, Afterland.
August 14th, 2020 · 33 minutes
In a Rocket first, late-breaking news was so Rocket worthy, we had to record a bonus episode.
August 13th, 2020 · 47 minutes
Microsoft declares war on Simone by launching a “sexy” phone, and Uber and Lyft are forced to appeal a California judge’s decision. Plus, did Christina unbox her gamer chair?
August 6th, 2020 · 58 minutes
There are NEW MACS and a lot of government-type developments in the world of tech. TikTok is potentially being bought by Microsoft and Christina has NO COMMMENT, and also a post-mortem of last week’s antitrust hearings.
#290: Adrienne Lawrence and Olivia Solon
July 30th, 2020 · 57 minutes
We have two special guests! First up, Adrienne Lawrence tells us about her vital book, Staying In The Game. Then Olivia Solon tells us about her latest story for NBC about Instagram’s algorithmic moderation unfairly affecting users perceived to be Black.
#289: Henry Cavill Builds His Own Gaming PC
July 23rd, 2020 · 66 minutes
A big update on Twitter’s disastrous hack AND new chips from AMD? We’re so spoiled. Plus, find out what headphones Simone got!
July 16th, 2020 · 58 minutes
Well, Twitter is exploding this week, with many high-profile accounts hacked in a bitcoin scam. Meanwhile, TikTok is being vaguely menaced by corporations and governments the world over. And finally, video games?
July 9th, 2020 · 58 minutes
We have Nina Jancowicz, the author of a book on misinformation campaigns, talking about how the United States can save itself! Then, the Clubhouse meltdown, you knew we had to cover it. Finally, the case for Eurovision Song Contest.
July 2nd, 2020 · 67 minutes
We cover how many social media platforms are finally bringing down the banhammer; meanwhile, Apple keeps stepping in it with developers. Then we bring on a special guest to talk about the most important story of the day: ridiculous YouTube drama.
June 25th, 2020 · 62 minutes
It’s time for WWDC news!! But first, an update on the saga of Hey and the App Store. Don’t worry, we have plenty to say about ARM-based Mac chips and the new MacOS.
June 18th, 2020 · 65 minutes
David Heinemeier Hansson joins us to discuss Basecamp’s new email app Hey, their rejection from the App Store over in-app purchases, and the EU’s antitrust case against Apple.
#283: Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
June 11th, 2020 · 62 minutes
The potential future of ARM Macs, the potential future of 230, and the past of CrossFit.
June 4th, 2020 · 53 minutes
This week we’re covering Twitter and Facebook’s respective responses to Trump’s posts on their platforms, as well as recommending ways to contribute if you feel helpless right now but want to do something to support justice and Black Lives Matter.
May 28th, 2020 · 65 minutes
Oops! Let’s dig into the WSJ report on Facebook’s divisiveness. Then we revisit the magical days of hackable graphing calculators, and discuss the state of HBO Max, whatever that is. Finally, Christina hacked her Switch. BUT WHY!
May 21st, 2020 · 56 minutes
Microsoft’s Fluid Functionality was the talk of Build this week — so let’s talk about it! Then some bite-sized features on an upcoming change to Twitter replies and the iOS 13.5 update which will make it easier to open your phone without a mask.
May 14th, 2020 · 61 minutes
Let’s talk new Surface hardware, and Epic’s Unreal 5 demo! Then, an interview with Dan Moren about his new book, The Aleph Extraction. Finally, Tony Hawk is coming to this-gen consoles.
May 7th, 2020 · 48 minutes
This week on Rocket we give you an update on Brianna’s choice of Mac, and eulogize the butterfly keyboard, now confirmed dead with the announcement of the latest 13-inch Macbook Pro. Plus… Fyre Festival is back??
#277: Powerful Macs // Wu-View
April 30th, 2020 · 55 minutes
An announcement, a REFERENDUM on which Mac to buy, a feud, and Animal Crossing.
April 23rd, 2020 · 55 minutes
This week on Rocket we’re reacting to initial reviews of the Magic Keyboard from Apple, and talking about Peloton’s pivot to in-home programming, as well as HBO Max’s delayed launch. Finally, a mid-season reaction to Westworld!
#275: Finally, Contact Tracing
April 16th, 2020 · 64 minutes
It’s finally time for us to tackle the massive topic of contact tracing and how it could help the efforts against COVID-19. But first, some updates on the Magic Keyboard and the iPhone SE! Then it’s on to the launch of Quibi, and Final Fantasy VII!!
April 9th, 2020 · 63 minutes
We’ve got another special guest this week: Rene Ritchie, who has just left iMore after a long tenure to fly solo with his own YouTube channel! But first, another installment of the WeWork saga, the Stalk Market, and then finally Resident Evil 3.
April 2nd, 2020 · 56 minutes
This week we’re talking Tiger King with lawyer Carney Nasser, who had hand in bringing down Joe Exotic. But first, Zoom is back in the news — not just as the main way people are stay connected right now, but for its security flaws too.
#272: Excited but Slightly Disturbed
March 26th, 2020 · 57 minutes
Let’s talk about some fun stuff to keep you occupied! First up, iPad Pro refresh reviews are out, but where are the keyboards?? Then we spend a good amount of time discussing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which is a wonderful gift in this trying time.
March 19th, 2020 · 56 minutes
This week the gang gets together to discuss Sony’s dry but informative PlayStation 5 presentation, PLUS some new gear from Apple! Refreshed iPad Pro, and a fancy new keyboard that, despite what Simone tells you, is not available for pre-order yet.
March 12th, 2020 · 66 minutes
Well, Christina is traveling this week so say your goodbyes. We’ve got an update on Sonos headphones and how the kids in China are taking down their teachers’ attempts to assign them homework. NEXT UP there are soooooo many leaks on 9to5Mac this week.
March 5th, 2020 · 58 minutes
This week we’re discussing the impact of COVID19 on the world. Then, there are new Apple products out there, and rumors as well: a 14-inch Macbook Pro?? The Verge’s Mac Pro review?? We simply must discuss.
#268: Phil Spencer, Listen to This
February 27th, 2020 · 47 minutes
Christina and Simone join forces to argue for a rose gold Xbox Series X, and discuss Apple’s ongoing antitrust issues with its app store. Then, a heartwarming story about a Game Boy loving-grandma, and a disastrous story of the fall of HQ.
February 20th, 2020 · 45 minutes
This week a big company is adding TFA to their ridiculously unsafe product and guess what! Foldable phones still don’t work! Christina and Simone are begging phone makers to improve because we want those folding phones, baby!
February 13th, 2020 · 64 minutes
Today on the show we’ve got Laurie Segall, prolific tech journalist and founder of Dot Dot Dot Media! Can she teach Simone to be less negative about tech? Then it’s an update on our favorite memory of 2017, the Equifax hack. Finally, GO SEE BIRDS OF PREY!
#265: Apps are Ruining America
February 6th, 2020 · 50 minutes
With Christina’s whereabouts unknown, we tackle the bad bad app that the Democratic Party decided to inflict on Iowa’s caucus. Then we dig into the much-despised remake of Warcraft 3 and a little ol’ problem with Google Photos.
#264: Subscribe to Save Christina
January 30th, 2020 · 53 minutes
We’ve got some fun rumors about Apple and Samsung this week! Phones, tags, wireless charging, finally?? Tune in to hear all about it, including the most exciting rumor from Samsung that we have ever heard.
January 23rd, 2020 · 62 minutes
Should Apple have followed through with plans to implement end-to-end encryption for iCloud back-ups? We’ll talk about that and Sonos’ plans to stop updating older devices on this week’s episodes. Plus, Netflix’s The Witcher is good, actually.
January 16th, 2020 · 53 minutes
This week we’re … TALKING ABOUT IMPORTANT TECH NEWS, haha, like we do every week! So many big stories! There’s gotta be a new iPhone out there, right? … right?
January 9th, 2020 · 68 minutes
It’s the most wonderful week of the year, CES, when all the weird, horrible, wonderful tech products are paraded before us. Let’s talk best and worst of show, and then let’s have a CIVIL DISCUSSION ABOUT STAR WARS.
January 2nd, 2020 · 74 minutes
We’re reviewing the decade, baby!! Tune in for the best products and the best and worst
December 26th, 2019 · 62 minutes
This week on Rocket, Simone is deathly ill, so Bri and Christina talk about the latest Boeing CEO news, the New York Times’s scary new privacy investigation, the worst gadgets/companies of the decade, and the debacle/hellscape that is “Cats.”
December 19th, 2019 · 61 minutes
This is a tech-heavy week, with discussion of the new Xbox Series X and security on Amazon’s Ring cameras, as well as a long retrospective about the trouble Boeing 737 production and what it could imply about the future of self-driving cars.
December 12th, 2019 · 59 minutes
Christina and Simone tackle the new Mac Pro, and the extremely enjoyable Gadgets of the Decade lists that are coming out now! Finally, an even more important list: trash food of the decade.
December 5th, 2019 · 58 minutes
Larry Page and Sergey Brin are leaving Alphabet to Sundar Pichai! Woah! Also, there are … iPhone rumors! As usual. Finally, after 84 years, Marvel has released a Black Widow Trailer.
November 27th, 2019 · 58 minutes
Description: Christina is back!! Then it’s onto the real show, and we’re talking about Tesla’s angular new Cybertruck and Google Stadia. There was going to be another topic but instead we talked about Pokemon for thirty minutes. Who saw that coming?
#254: We’re Cancelling Black Friday
November 21st, 2019 · 57 minutes
Bri and Simone convene to discuss the new MacBook Pro model (old keyboard!) and some Black Friday deals that in the end… all kind of suck. Does Black Friday suck? Finally, the new Pokemon game is here!
November 17th, 2019 · 69 minutes
Jeremy Kaplowitz and Matt Saincome from Hard Drive are joining Bri and Simone on this week’s Rocket to chat about their new book, Apple’s plot to release AR glasses and a headset, TikTok’s trouble with the U.S. government, and the Sonic redesign.
November 7th, 2019 · 52 minutes
Christina and Brianna are eating crow regarding the Morning Show and Apple TV Plus’s programming. Simone is still a hold-out. Next, we’re talking about lasers, the new way your home tech can be used to make you feel unsafe.
October 31st, 2019 · 67 minutes
Before Christina leaves on Microsoft Ignite, we’re talking about the battle of the buds! Amazon’s low-priced noise reducing echo buds versus Apple AirPods Pro. Then, the first impressions of Apple TV Plus are coming in, and it’s looking boring out there.
October 24th, 2019 · 64 minutes
This week we’re taking on WeWork and the intriguing money shuffling situation that’s happening! Billions of dollars!!! Next up, Photoshop is coming to iPad, but what’s it missing? And finally there’s a new Star Wars trailer.
October 17th, 2019 · 65 minutes
Simone the traitor is back from Canada to discuss Google’s Pixel event with Christina and Brianna, who have never done anything wrong in their lives. We’ve got opinions on the Pixelbook Go, Pixel 4 and 4XL, and of course Google Nest updates.
October 10th, 2019 · 69 minutes
Simone is in Canada, so Bri and Christina spend way too much time nerding out over the Microsoft Surface event, the drama happening with Blizzard and Hong Kong, and dissecting the Joker.
October 3rd, 2019 · 69 minutes
First, an update on Simone’s iPhone! Or… is it Simone’s iPhone? Next we’ve got updates on iOS13’s less-than-stellar launch, and Mark Zuckerberg’s leaked Facebook Q&A. Oh yeah, and Brianna is being sued by Alex Jones.
September 27th, 2019 · 56 minutes
With a host of new Amazon products, and some updates to Oculus Quest, surely we won’t have time to talk about Apple stuff this week! Right?
#245: To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade
September 19th, 2019 · 65 minutes
It’s iPHONE REVIEW WEEK here on Rocket! Who’s upgrading? Who’s staying behind? Find out here and only here. Next, the Sega Genesis Mini is coming out and miracle of miracles, it looks… good? Last of all, a few words on MoviePass, may it rest in pieces.
September 11th, 2019 · 81 minutes
Simone is back from marathon rehearsals to talk about this MARATHON APPLE EVENT! Iphones, iPads, subscription services… it’s all here! And it’s all fine! Next, it’s a 20-year retrospective on the Dreamcast from resident olds, Brianna and Christina.
#243: Anna Delvey is Not Our Friend
September 5th, 2019 · 61 minutes
Android 10 is out and we have thoughts. Next week is Apple’s big iPhone event, and we go over the rumors. And smack in the middle of the show, we have the first part of our two-part interview with Rachel DeLoache Willliams, author of “My Friend Anna.”
August 29th, 2019 · 74 minutes
We’re taking a Disney detour for most of the show this week, covering the streaming and park news out of D23. Then we discuss what to expect from Apple’s September event.
August 22nd, 2019 · 66 minutes
This is the dawning of the Age of Apple Services, and we finally have a price point for Apple Arcade! But is it appealing enough? Next, WeWork has filed an IPO and it’s BANANAS. Finally, the third round of Spectacles!
#240: MoviePass II: The Return
August 15th, 2019 · 71 minutes
The Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus phones are here and they are huge. And even though Simone isn’t here, we still have to discuss the latest blockbuster reporting in the MoviePass scam. Viva MoviePass!
August 8th, 2019 · 45 minutes
It’s the first anniversary of TikTok, and finally time for us to stop being late on it! Let’s talk about what makes this video app distinct from Vine and Musical.ly. Next, 8Chan has been taken offline (for now) in the wake of the shooting in El Paso.
July 31st, 2019 · 56 minutes
Simone and Christina tuck into a hearty meal of Apple earnings, and this week’s Capital One hack. Raise your hand if you’re affected! Finally our beloved hosts talk their way into a third topic, and it’s William Shatner.
July 25th, 2019 · 73 minutes
Today we discuss the Joy-Con drift issues that have increasingly become an issue with the Nintendo Switch, and Simone eats crow. Then, it’s … APPLE RUMOR KLAXON TIME! Then, it’s all the trailers Simone didn’t watch at Comic-Con. Sorry, guys.
July 18th, 2019 · 61 minutes
FaceApp is back and (maybe) sending your photos to spies, Zoom stepped in it, and the myth of the 10x Engineer.
July 11th, 2019 · 49 minutes
Apple has killed off the 12-inch MacBook, may it rest in peace. Meanwhile, Nintendo has introduced a new baby Switch for babies, called the Switch Lite! Finally, the new Charlie’s Angels movie looks rad as hell.
#234: What Did We Say About Rocket Rules
July 4th, 2019 · 72 minutes
Rocket rules apply, both to Jony Ive leaving Apple, and Simone being at San Diego Comic-Con! Also, we discuss Vice’s article about Google Jigsaw’s troubled inner workings, and the latest drama between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun.
June 27th, 2019 · 46 minutes
On this episode of Rocket you’ll be able to beta test our new Apple Rumor klaxon (patented). Yep, we’re talking about the ARM-based Mac rumors! Next up, there’s a new Raspberry Pi model out there and everyone is excited.
#232: Centralizing Decentralized Currency
June 20th, 2019 · 50 minutes
Simone is back, just in time to discuss Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, Libra, and its implications for the global financial system. Yay! Then, a cute refresh on PowerPoint and Excel. FInally, the Spice Girl drama that was laid to rest after 20 years.
June 13th, 2019 · 70 minutes
It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, so we wanted to talk about stuff we like and not stuff that makes us angry. This week, Bri and Christina cover E3 2019 — and they don’t even get into all the news, there was just that much of it.
June 6th, 2019 · 66 minutes
This week, Bri and Christina cover WWDC, which includes the new Mac Pro, iOS 13, iPad OS, SwiftUI and more. YouTube did bad things but rather than talk about that, we focused on the finer things in life, like Xbox’s new body spray.
May 30th, 2019 · 53 minutes
This week! An update on Huawei, and more depressing news out of Facebook as a manipulated video of Nancy Pelosi sparks content and conversation. Next, a tiny yellow handheld called Playdate is getting tech-lovers hyped up!
May 23rd, 2019 · 48 minutes
Big, bad news for Huawei this week, as multiple companies cut ties with them. But is it the right thing to do? Next, Apple promises improved keyboards, but Brianna is (rightfully) still wary. Finally, the Oculus Quest.
May 16th, 2019 · 64 minutes
Christina and Simone discuss last week’s Microsoft Build. Then, the Apple v. Pepper lawsuit has moved into the next stage… what’ll happen? A new vulnerability in Intel chips has been discovered and fixed.
May 9th, 2019 · 60 minutes
Brianna and Simone tackle Facebook’s developer conference, F8, as well as Google I/O. Last up, Bri promotes the latest and greatest Kickstarter scam.
May 3rd, 2019 · 67 minutes
The future promises quantum computing and vertical TVs, but do they matter? Then Anna Delvey and T-Pain.
#224: Conspiracy Entrepreneurs
April 25th, 2019 · 66 minutes
The Rocket Rule is not a conspiracy. This week we discuss Samsung’s FOLD FIASCO, which happened a few days after we recorded Rocket last week, sad face.
#223: Aunt Becky is Going to Jail
April 18th, 2019 · 68 minutes
This week, Simone is off in LA being fabulous, so Bri and Christina take over the show. After some quick follow-up to last week’s show, Christina and Bri discuss the early responses to the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold and an image of a black hole.
April 11th, 2019 · 41 minutes
This week Christina joins Simone in New York for a boatload of technical problems (more than you even know), but also a discussion about Australia’s legislation to criminalize social media platform owners for violent video content.
April 4th, 2019 · 73 minutes
We’re covering Jason Schreier’s barn-burner of a story on Bioware’s flawed Anthem development. Next up, details about the Apple Card have been dissected on TechCrunch and some hosts may have changed their opinions.
March 28th, 2019 · 66 minutes
Nothing will stop Christina from talking about the Apple Event, not even an 8-hour time difference and the Atlantic Ocean. We cover Apple’s credit card, Apple News+, the new Apple TV ideas and also Apple Arcade.
March 21st, 2019 · 56 minutes
All the GDC and Apple news is hitting hard this week! There are new iPads, new AirPods, and Stadia, Google’s new streaming service! Bri is at GDC and she has her eye on some upcoming games.
March 14th, 2019 · 63 minutes
What a busy and marvelous week. Senator Warren made a policy proposal on Medium to break up companies that, like Amazon and Apple, make over 25 billion dollars and sell apps on platforms they control. You know we have things to say about that.
March 7th, 2019 · 75 minutes
Brianna and Simone talk about the general state of living games. Then, Brianna chats with genuine futurist Amy Webb about her new book and the AI of the future. Finally, YouTube tackles, not for the first time, its problems with child exploitation.
February 28th, 2019 · 74 minutes
This week the show is a bad sandwich. First up, awesome tech news: Huawei and Samsung’s foldable phones, and the Hololens 2! Next, the rotten meat that is Facebook’s content moderation working conditions.
February 21st, 2019 · 75 minutes
Special guest Blake J. Harris joins us this episode. Blake is the author of The History of the Future: Oculus, Facebook, and the Revolution That Swept Virtual Reality, out now from HarperCollins. Lastly, Samsung has finally revealed the Fold.
February 14th, 2019 · 62 minutes
v\Christina is in AUSTRALIA for Microsoft Ignite! Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos is all over the news and it’s time for a serious discussion of cybersecurity and nudes. Next up, Apple’s proposed Apple News paid tier seems like a bum deal for publishers!
February 7th, 2019 · 86 minutes
Rebecca Jarvis joins our hosts to go in-depth on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes. We also talk about Angela Ahrendt’s legacy at Apple and the exploits that have allowed hackers to drain bank accounts in Europe.
January 31st, 2019 · 73 minutes
Jeff Hwang rejoins us to discuss Apple’s troubling week. A FaceTime bug allows users to eavesdrop in group calls, and a New York Times report details the company’s difficulties manufacturing the Mac Pro on American soil.
January 24th, 2019 · 60 minutes
Bri has finally tried the iPad Pro for herself, and she has thoughts! Next up, Xiaomi has shown off their foldable phone prototype, which begs the question — why? Nest is in the headlines again, and again, the news isn’t good.
January 17th, 2019 · 69 minutes
The gang is back with a quick update on Tesla and electric cars, and the sexiest tech news of the year. Next, a discussion on patent law and the FTC’s suit against Qualcomm.
#209: Pepsi is Not a Sponsor of This Podcast
January 10th, 2019 · 73 minutes
January 4th, 2019 · 73 minutes
The predictions are true — Apple is lowering its revenue projections due to low iPhone demand. Plus, Tesla’s stocks are dropping too. It’s Stockmageddon! Next, an update on pornographic deepfakes, and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Not together.
December 28th, 2018 · 62 minutes
The Rocket Awards for 2018 have arrived.
December 20th, 2018 · 79 minutes
Christina is back from her world tour! On today’s show we discuss the iPhone XR’s lack of popularity, YouTube’s dangerous algorithms, and a plethora of desserts including Taylor Swift’s use of facial recognition (a very Rocket topic), and more!
#205: Epic Games, Cars, and Adult Content
December 13th, 2018 · 66 minutes
Simone and Bri are joined by Jeff Hwang to discuss Epic pulls the Infinity Blade series from the iOS store, Audi giving a test-drive of their electric e-tron SUV in Abu Dhabi, and how Tumblr’s adult content ban is going.
#204: Great Chicken Caper of 2018
December 6th, 2018 · 70 minutes
Facebook is back in the news after the UK Parliament releases 250 pages of documents about how the company handles data! Next, Microsoft is reportedly considering scrapping Edge and building a browser based in Chromium. Finally, a triple-dessert!
November 29th, 2018 · 72 minutes
The Supreme Court will next year decide whether consumers can sue Apple under antitrust laws, and we’re discussing the case in-depth. Next, the PS Classic reviews are out, and they’re not great, Bob! Finally, the creepy case of an Instagram copycat.
#202: Christina’s Makes a Good Buying Decision
November 24th, 2018 · 65 minutes
Bri and Christina talk about the blockbuster story about Facebook in the New York Times, and what it means for all of us. Brianna also tells us about a hilarious tech snafu in the Tesla forums, and they share why Christina (finally!) bought a PS4.
#201: Christina’s Wallet Strikes Back
November 15th, 2018 · 63 minutes
Amazon has settled on New York City as one of its next headquarters, and we have feelings. Also, Christina finally has hands-on impressions of the new iPad Pro. Last but most importantly, the Detective Pikachu trailer is out and it’s so… so much.
November 8th, 2018 · 87 minutes
It’s episode 200! Join Bri, Christina and Simone as they assess the MacBook Air and iPad Pro reviews, discuss Simone’s HANDS-ON experience with Magic Leap, and follow up on what happened with TanaCon. Plus, Bri talks to Motorola about their new 5G phones.
November 2nd, 2018 · 81 minutes
It’s another APPLE EVENT WEEK! Time to talk about the MacBook Air, the iPad Pro, and the Mac Mini. That’s the meat of the episode, but the bread of our Rocket sandwich is IBM’s purchase of Red Hat and the PlayStation Classic’s game lineup.
#198: An Influencer Who Works for Microsoft
October 25th, 2018 · 84 minutes
After departures from Instagram and Whatsapp, Oculus is the next Facebook property to lose a high-level employee. IPhone XR reviews are also out! What’s the verdict? Finally, Simone’s Hell Week is here, with Red Dead Redemption 2 and Fallout 76.
October 18th, 2018 · 75 minutes
We discuss the Magic Leap Con, Facebook’s new Portal speaker, and the resurrection of Palm and Winamp. Plus, Dyson’s miraculous new Air Wrap.
#196: The Big Hack Breakdown: Supermicro, Apples Watches, and Google Pixel 3
October 11th, 2018 · 79 minutes
It’s time to breakdown Bloomberg’s allegations about Supermicro in this mega-show. Then, Apple Watch 4 reviews and Google’s Pixel 3 event. Facebook also wants to put a camera in your home!
October 4th, 2018 · 70 minutes
It’s a Surface-tastic week. Microsoft’s latest event, plus finally Brianna and Christina’s reviews of the Surface Go. Then Simone reviews Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and there’s a very important update on MOVIEPASSOCALYPSE.
September 27th, 2018 · 67 minutes
Brianna breaks a promise to America and buys an iPhone. Then, Wal-Mart’s enforcement of the lettuce blockchain. Is it good — or silly? Marvel’s Spider-Man is out and Bri’s twenty hours in. Finally, the finale of Fyre Festival.
September 20th, 2018 · 75 minutes
It’s new Apple hardware week, and reviews are out! iOS 12 is here as well, and Playstation has cooked up something new.
#192: Are the New iPhones Worth it?
September 13th, 2018 · 83 minutes
Brianna returns just in time for Apple’s lackluster September event. That said, your hosts still spend close to an hour talking about the new iPhones, and the Apple Watch.
#191: Summer of Scams: The Finale
September 6th, 2018 · 63 minutes
Jack Dorsey and Sheryl Sandberg take on Congress in this week’s hearings, but to what end? Next, Apple’s biggest leak yet reveals the form factor of two of its new phones. Finally, an update on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes.
#190: Wrestling is the Fake Sport
August 30th, 2018 · 68 minutes
Three new iPhones are on the way to Apple’s September event, and Apple is sending out more feelings into the AR world. We discuss new tech, Trump’s fight with the very algorithms that brought him the presidency, and Logan Paul’s fight with KSI.
#189: Poo Show At The Frick Factory
August 23rd, 2018 · 63 minutes
Nvidia has new GPUs! Rumors of the Mac mini are happening! Azealia Banks is still doing things! This is a lot of exclamation marks!
August 16th, 2018 · 67 minutes
Galaxy Note 9 reviews are in! Longer battery life, and a thousand-dollar price tag. Next, big spender Christina Warren made two purchases this week: the Nokia 81140 4G, and the Microsoft Surface Go!
August 9th, 2018 · 86 minutes
In this super-sized episode, Bri and Christina talk about all the tech news they can — and still didn’t cover everything that happened this week.
August 2nd, 2018 · 62 minutes
Heyo, it’s time to talk about legislating 3D printed guns. Is it worth it? Then Facebook re-enters the spotlight with the news that it has deactivated a whopping 32 political pot-stirring accounts. MoviePass is on its last legs.
July 26th, 2018 · 84 minutes
This time we’re ready for MacBook Pro news: we discuss Apple’s massive thermal throttling but and how we got here. Then, Christina takes a break so that Bri and Simone can bandy about rumors on Microsoft’s new game-streaming console.
July 19th, 2018 · 62 minutes
In Rocket tradition, new MacBook Pro news dropped as soon as we were done recording last week! But this week we dig into the new specs. Then join us on a journey through scams — Christina is still on the MoviePass ride, but when will it end?
July 12th, 2018 · 63 minutes
The App Store is 10 years old! What’s the most embarrassing app you’ve ever downloaded? Also in the news, Magic Leap’s first demo, and the company’s partnership with AT&T. But … why? We also discuss Microsoft’s new Surface Go and the Nintendo Switch.
July 5th, 2018 · 80 minutes
ALL the rumors about the new iPhones, analyzed, debunked, and more. Plus, Samsung is (potentially) at it again with a glitch that will send your nudes to random contacts. Then Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss TanaCon, enthusiastically and at length.
June 28th, 2018 · 69 minutes
You want the Apple News? You can’t handle the Apple News. Christina deep dives dark mode, Simone is excited for Apple’s keyboard replacement program, and Brianna has concerns about ethics in doxing.
June 22nd, 2018 · 62 minutes
Simone swears vengeance on the hooligans that have stolen Stephen Hackett’s minivan. Brianna notices that a porny statue bears an uncomfortable resemblance to a Rocket host and Christina believes in a bulletproof dinosaur future. Give us five stars.
June 14th, 2018 · 62 minutes
With Simone saving America from Cobra Commander in the jungles of E3, Bri and Christina do their best to make it weird. Bri buys a Mac. Christina doesn’t want you to mine bitcoins on iOS and Apple Brings it On with Facebook.
June 7th, 2018 · 67 minutes
Microsoft bought GitHub! Christina and Simone discuss the backlash from the community. Updates from WWDC are here! iOS 12 is coming to all phones with iOS 11, and Mac OS is getting a dark mode! We briefly talk about Sonos Beam soundbar reviews.
#177: The Wonder Bread of Content
May 31st, 2018 · 62 minutes
Discussing our WWDC predictions, a recap of Code Conference, and The Cut’s incredible examination of the scams of Anna Delvey.
May 24th, 2018 · 55 minutes
Malware in CPUs and consumer routers make everyone nervous this week. Also, a frank discussion about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos — and why she should be prosecuted.
#175: There’s a Robin Williams Movie
May 17th, 2018 · 69 minutes
Google Duplex: is it as creepy as it sounds? We discuss Google I/O, the Net Neutrality fight’s resurgence, and the dead of YouTube Red. Finally: nostalgia phone cases!
May 11th, 2018 · 75 minutes
Rocket, recorded live at Microsoft Build 2018. Christina and Bri banter, offer some opinions on the Build 2018 keynote — and comment on some late-breaking Taylor Swift/Katt Perry drama — before interviewing Microsoft’s Ed Thomson and Lori Lamkin.
May 3rd, 2018 · 66 minutes
Facebook’s F8 keynote leaves us full of dread and begrudging acknowledgement. We finally hear Bri and Christina’s Nintendo Labo review, and talk about The Avengers: Infinity War
April 26th, 2018 · 57 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about sick Nintendo haxx, the MacBook Pro keyboard, and good ol’ Yahoo.
April 19th, 2018 · 55 minutes
Brianna and Simone duo it out, talking about the NINTENDO LABO, Tesla production nightmare, the permissions we thoughtlessly grant to apps, and how the heck to pronounce Han Solo’s name.
April 12th, 2018 · 54 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Zuckerberg’s Senate testimony, the new RED iPhone, Mac Pro updates, and Cardi B’s new album dropping.
April 5th, 2018 · 69 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone mull over the rumors that Apple will make their own chip, and talk about how online culture needs to change in the aftermath of the shooting at YouTube headquarters. Then we take a breath to play a horrible guessing game.
#168: There Were Other Complications
March 30th, 2018 · 64 minutes
Apple held an event, Facebook is being Facebook, and who bit Beyoncé’s face.
March 22nd, 2018 · 68 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the fallout for Facebook in the wake of Cambridge Analytica, Uber’s self-driving car fatality, and two awesome ladies: Lara Croft and Jessica Jones.
March 15th, 2018 · 62 minutes
Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about The Information’s deep dive into Siri’s troubled development, three exciting stories of FRAUD, The Bachelor’s tragic season finale, and whether or not Simone should get a Fitbit on a whim.
#165: Steven Spielberg Hasn’t Made A Bad Movie Since Hook – Fight Me
March 9th, 2018 · 57 minutes
Simone, Brianna, and Christina are reunited for a MYSTERY TOPIC, discussion of Microsoft’s LTE Surface and Vulkan 1.1, and the upcoming Spielberg joint Ready Player One.
March 1st, 2018 · 66 minutes
Brianna and Simone are FLYING DUO tonight and talking about Microsoft’s Supreme Court Case, the ESRB’s addition of in-game purchase warnings to game labels, Discord’s purge of white nationalist servers, and the awesomeness of Black Panther.
February 22nd, 2018 · 64 minutes
Simone, Brianna, and Christina take a break from news to discuss their favorite toys: the Peloton bike, the HomePod, the iPhone 8, the third-gen MacBook, and the Apple Watch Series 3.
#162: The Internet Was A Mistake
February 15th, 2018 · 62 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone are reunited to discuss Wired’s cover story about Facebook, the upcoming (ongoing?) Infocalypse, and Quinn Norton’s short life at the New York Times.
February 9th, 2018 · 54 minutes
Brianna, Simone, and Christina are … not here! But they’ve curated a trip down memory lane for you, of some of their favorite Rocket memories. Join us to talk about the SNES Classic and, of course, sexy, sexy Pokemon.
February 1st, 2018 · 73 minutes
Brianna and Christina are joined by The Daily Beast’s Taylor Lorenz to talk flame throwers, YouTube drama, buying Twitter followers, and bad award optics.
January 25th, 2018 · 69 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone yell about the HomePod and the hell that is the Apple Store. Then they discuss the mysterious organization behind so much malvertising, and Cindy Gallop’s Make Love Not Porn achieving $2 million in funding.
#158: Even MORE Warrantless Wiretapping
January 18th, 2018 · 77 minutes
This week Christina returns from her terrible accident, and we discuss YouTube’s creator problem, Nintendo’s incredible new Labo, and the FISA vote.
January 11th, 2018 · 65 minutes
Allison Esposito joins Brianna and Simone to discuss stripper robots, the worst products from CES, Kodak’s new cryptocurrency, and the new Overwatch League’s lack of women.
January 4th, 2018 · 58 minutes
Simone, Brianna, and Christina update y’all on the Apple battery situation, and talk about the Intel chip vulnerability. Then they exult over Snap’s opulent, incredible NYE party.
#155: We’re All From Rocket Now
December 29th, 2017 · 60 minutes
This week, Brianna, Simone, and Christina blaze through discussion of the iPhone battery lawsuit and the Twitter bot that was banned for harassing Nazis. Oops? Then Brianna and Christina shame Simone, and we talk about our best games of 2017.
December 21st, 2017 · 75 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the net neutrality repeal, have a brief aside about Magic Leap, and effuse over the Ocean’s 8 trailer. Then they end the show and spend 30 minutes talking about The Last Jedi.
December 14th, 2017 · 65 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the most Rocket story ever: AI-manipulated porn. Then we discuss iMac Pro early reviews and the alt-right campaign against Matt Taibbi.
December 7th, 2017 · 80 minutes
Christina roleplays the playground fight between Google and Amazon, and then Brianna and Christina discuss those bitcoins. Finally, Rocket’s holiday gift guide!
November 30th, 2017 · 64 minutes
Brianna, Christina and Simone chat about the enormous logic error with Mac OS High Sierra, Uber’s latest latest (latest) disaster(s), and the future of Essential.
November 22nd, 2017 · 75 minutes
A very, very special guest joins Brianna, Christina, and Simone to discuss Twitter’s verification woes, the iPhone X, and the delay of Apple’s HomePod.
November 16th, 2017 · 57 minutes
Software Developer Jessica Dennis takes over for Christina this week as we discuss Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot boxes, Pixel earbuds, and SMART DRUGS that can tell when you’ve taken them.
#148: Meth Is Not Cruelty-Free
November 9th, 2017 · 73 minutes
Christina Warren’s impressions of the iPhone X meets Brianna Wu’s struggles trying to order one. Then we discuss Twitter’s fresh 280 characters and Steven Soderbergh’s Mosaic.
#147: The First Big iPhone X Episode
November 2nd, 2017 · 79 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone have a BIG OL’ IPHONE X HOUR. Then, a brief digestif in the form of Aibo!
#146: Get A Load of THESE Amazing Stories
October 26th, 2017 · 65 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the state of Apple’s television programming, Amazon Key, and this week’s BIGGEST TECH FAILURES.
#145: Baby’s Got Back, As They Say
October 19th, 2017 · 62 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the KRACK epidemic, and two solid products: the Pixel 2, and the Surface Book 2.
October 13th, 2017 · 62 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss hacking the crap out of your SNES Classic, and the new untethered headsets from Oculus. Then we take a turn to discuss Harvey Weinstein.
October 5th, 2017 · 76 minutes
Christina returns to be shamed for not going to Disney jail. Then your hosts start out glad with the SNES Classic, and end up mad talking about Equifax. In the middle, they find some time for Google.
September 28th, 2017 · 57 minutes
Julia Alexander joins Brianna and Simone to talk about … Tom Cruise’s butt, what is up with all the clowns, and whether Twitter can ban Trump. Seriously.
September 21st, 2017 · 64 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone have a few words for the iPhone 8 and Apple Watch Series 3 problems, as well as the cool stuff available for ARKit.
#140: The Revolutionary iPhone
September 14th, 2017 · 79 minutes
Brianna, Christina and Simone pore over every detail from Apple’s Sept. 12 keynote. RIP ROSE GOLD.
#139: Almost as Good as Simone
September 9th, 2017 · 61 minutes
Brianna and Christina are joined again by Jessica Dennis (@jessicadennis) to discuss the latest tech news is the week, including the Galaxy Note 8 Reviews, Google’s monopoly status, and the tech industry’s response to the Trump’s DACA decision.
August 31st, 2017 · 58 minutes
Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the upcoming Apple Event, Microsoft and Google’s push into VR and AR tech, and Taylor’s Swift’s ascension from the dead.
#137: All the Sad, Young Phones
August 24th, 2017 · 69 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss all the new exciting Android-related news: the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Essential Phone, and Android Oreo. Then they talk about Ellen Pao’s book excerpt in NY Mag, and the new and terrible Lamborghini phone.
#136: This Is What Eggs Sound Like
August 17th, 2017 · 69 minutes
Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the upcoming Tesla Model 3, Apple’s plans for television content, and MoviePass and their potentially doomed $10 subscription.
#135: Appropriating Demons and Daddy
August 11th, 2017 · 74 minutes
The iPhone 8 isn’t here yet, but we sure seem to know a lot about it, including the possibility THERE MAY NOT BE A ROSE GOLD OPTION. Also, Disney is breaking up with Netflix.
August 3rd, 2017 · 73 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about Apple’s decision to pull some VPN apps from the Chinese App Store, the women who sell nudes on Patreon, and HBO h4ckz0rz.
#133: Walmart Disappoints America
July 27th, 2017 · 59 minutes
Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the looming death of Flash, the delayed death of MS Paint, and the disastrous Pokemon Go Fest in Chicago.
#132: I Invented Daddy Culture
July 20th, 2017 · 59 minutes
Christina explains why she bought a very expensive iMac, then the hosts talk about some good old-fashion bitcoin theft. Finally, pooping all over the Ataribox.
July 11th, 2017 · 58 minutes
Russian hacking, home security and GLOW!
July 7th, 2017 · 68 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss Dave McClure’s resignation at 500 Startups and VC harassment. Then it’s a light show, with Simone’s massive feelings on Overwatch’s Doomfist and some frenzied praise of Edgar Wright’s Baby Driver.
#129: Nintendo, Please Send Us Four Mini SNES Classic Editions
June 29th, 2017 · 67 minutes
Simone, Brianna, and Christina reminisce on the iPhone, which turns 10 years old. Then they flip out over the Mini SNES Classic, which Nintendo should send them four of.
June 22nd, 2017 · 61 minutes
Simone is back, joining Christina and Bri to talk about Apple’s leaked presentation on leaking, and Tumblr’s conspicuous silence on Net Neutrality after Verizon’s purchase of Yahoo. Finally, what’s up with that Han Solo movie?
June 15th, 2017 · 65 minutes
As Simone is busy at E3, Christina and Brianna are joined by Ish ShaBazz. Topics this week are using blockchain to vote online, all the greatest news from E3, and the latest Uber nightmare.
June 9th, 2017 · 86 minutes
This week, Brianna and Christina and joined by Jessica Dennis to discuss ALL THINGS WWDC. It’s the lightning round of Apple updates, y’all.
#125: The Pretentious Man’s Android
June 1st, 2017 · 67 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone tackle the Essential phone, predictions for WWDC 2017, and the new TWIN PEAKS.
May 26th, 2017 · 67 minutes
Christina Warren is BACK, joining Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort to talk about the phishing attack on hospitals, the government’s move to cloud computing, and a book about bitcoin.
May 18th, 2017 · 54 minutes
Julia Alexander is BACK, joining Brianna and Simone to talk about Nintendo’s grey market problem — Brianna finally bought a Switch! Then, Tesla’s new solar roof and the phenomenon of Cars 3.
May 11th, 2017 · 70 minutes
Julia Alexander joins Simone and Brianna to discuss Gizmodo’s security test, the recent Net Neutrality kerfuffle, and Snapchat’s crappy earnings.
May 4th, 2017 · 47 minutes
Simone, Christina, and Brianna dig into the latest phishing scheme, and spend some more time ripping into Uber and its mistakes. Then they talk The Defenders.
April 27th, 2017 · 62 minutes
Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about Uber’s latest terrible act, Amazon’s new Echo, and the ongoing JUICERO SAGA.
April 20th, 2017 · 58 minutes
Brianna and Christina are joined by Glenn Fleishman to talk about overpriced juicers, what Facebook showed off at F8, and the demise of the mini NES and the rumors of a new mini SNES.
April 13th, 2017 · 71 minutes
Simone, Brianna, and Christina explore LeEco’s slow collapse, and the advent of YouTube TV. Then: the great hero of our time is revealed.
April 6th, 2017 · 65 minutes
Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk Apple’s mea culpa on the Mac Pro, and then Spotify’s concessions to UMG for premium music streaming. Then: Persona 5.
March 31st, 2017 · 78 minutes
Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about Congress caving to pressure from carriers and ISPs, Samsung’s new Galaxy 8, and the slow death of music streaming.
March 23rd, 2017 · 63 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone talk about the red—crimson?—iPhone, and the new iPad. Then they take on Apple Clips, which wants to be Snapchat for the old people. Then we dig back into Mass Effect: Andromeda, now that Bri has taken a turn with it.
March 16th, 2017 · 65 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the new Beats X headphones, the potential of Mass Effect: Andromeda, and Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast! Oh, and the Matrix reboot. Because that’s a thing.
March 9th, 2017 · 66 minutes
March 2nd, 2017 · 62 minutes
Georgia Dow joins Brianna and Simone to talk the Nintendo Switch, some sizzling iPhone 8 rumors, and the upcoming Wolverine movie, Logan!
February 23rd, 2017 · 66 minutes
This time your hosts discuss Snapchat’s pending IPO. They then segue the discussion into the viral story of a former female Uber engineer’s viral blog post and what the event says about Uber and women working in tech.
February 16th, 2017 · 87 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the s-word in Magic Leap and the imminent troubles of virtual reality. Then they take a turn into Anil Dash’s writing on the fake free market, and Verizon’s new unlimited data plans.
February 9th, 2017 · 56 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone wonder if Vizio shouldn’t have to pay more for its privacy violations, and then dive into Twitter’s new safety measures.
February 3rd, 2017 · 62 minutes
Christina, Simone, and Brianna are joined by William Turton to discuss THE EXPLOSIVE RESULTS of ZeniMax’s lawsuit against Oculus. Then we kick that baby to the curb and talk about Microsoft cannibalizing Apple’s market share, and Apple Airpod condoms.
January 27th, 2017 · 58 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk Trump’s Android phone, Apple’s App Store reviews update, and how to fix the NES Classic.
#106: Go Hard And Then Go Home
January 20th, 2017 · 71 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk endlessly about the highs and lows of the Nintendo Switch. Then they turn to the dying dream of Google Daydream, and talk about Brianna’s upcoming campaign.
January 12th, 2017 · 81 minutes
Christina makes a triumphant return from CES to tell Brianna and Simone all about the new tech. Then discuss the iPhone’s 10th anniversary, and the imminently upcoming Nintendo Switch.
January 5th, 2017 · 63 minutes
Georgia Dow joins Brianna Wu and Simone de Rochefort to talk about the DOL’s lawsuit against Google, crappy beauty technology, and Medium’s change of direction.
December 29th, 2016 · 62 minutes
This week, a mysterious new host appears, Sargent Rochefort. Christina and Bri talk about Oculus’s latest train wreck: an executive caught soliciting a 15 year old. Plus, the best and worst gadgets of 2016, and a tribute to Carrie Fisher.
#102: Throw Some More Cores At It
December 22nd, 2016 · 77 minutes
Simone, Christina, and Brianna talk about what Apple is doing with its desktop Macs, and what it’s doing with our ears! (AKA, AirPods are here.) Then they dive into the world of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
December 15th, 2016 · 60 minutes
BRI IS BACK, and she joins Christina and Simone to talk about Trump’s meeting with tech leaders, and Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 recall. Then they talk about the real issues: sexy, sexy Pokemon.
December 8th, 2016 · 70 minutes
Georgia Dow joins Christina Warren, Simone de Rochefort and — surprise! — Brianna Wu for episode 100. They talk the Oculus Touch controllers, Fitbit’s purchase of Pebble, and our Amazon Go future.
December 1st, 2016 · 67 minutes
Glenn Fleishman joins Christina Warren and Simone de Rochefort to talk about Reddit’s latest disaster, Netflix’s downloadable content, and AT&T ruining the Internet.
November 23rd, 2016 · 74 minutes
Christina and Simone are joined by Alex Cranz to talk about Facebook in China, Snap Spectacles and Heathers.
November 17th, 2016 · 59 minutes
Relay FM Big Boss Stephen Hackett joins Christina and Simone for a spirited discussion on journalism, the Touch Bar, and the peach emoji.
November 11th, 2016 · 51 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone have a normal episode where they talk about normal things such as: the PlayStation 4 Pro! Lipnet, some cool new lipreading software! X-Men movies!
#95: Christina’s Layers O’Laughs
November 4th, 2016 · 71 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone go over the latest Apple event and delve into their impressions of the new Macbook Pro.
October 27th, 2016 · 65 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone tackle a fraction of a heavy week! Microsoft, ATT, Time Warner and Westworld.
October 20th, 2016 · 58 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss the quickly approaching new MacBooks (finally!), and talk for longer than they meant to about how Twitter could save itself. The new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 teaser also dropped so we have a little rant!
October 14th, 2016 · 65 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss exploding Samsung phones, missing movies on Netflix, and Westworld.
October 7th, 2016 · 55 minutes
This week on Rocket, Google’s new Pixel phone, Samsung’s new problem and PlayStation’s new VR system.
September 29th, 2016 · 56 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss Palmer Luckey’s financial backing of an alt-right meme Think Tank, and the latest iPhone-gate. Finally, they weigh in on whether Snap Inc.’s new glasses are really hideous or not!
September 22nd, 2016 · 74 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone review the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7+, and then segue into the garbage web of privacy we’ve built in 2016, and how it affects MacOS Sierra. Last but certainly not least, the death of Brangelina.
September 16th, 2016 · 74 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss the state of streaming and Nelly’s struggles with income taxes, the theft of the 24-foot Chick-Fil-A inflatable cow and Samsung.
#87: Tweak and Twerk and Twunk
September 9th, 2016 · 68 minutes
Glenn Fleishman joins Simone and Brianna to get down and dirty on Apple’s September Event. We talk about the fancy new camera, the loss of the headphone jack, and more spicy opinions!
#86: Talk About Me to Journalism
September 2nd, 2016 · 80 minutes
Mikah Sargent fills in for Christina, for discussions on Transmission, the PS4 Slim and Dead or Alive.
August 25th, 2016 · 83 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Bloomberg’s latest Apple Watch report, and bid goodbye to John Gruber’s notes app, Vesper. Then they accidentally devolve into a deep discussion on Daddy and the Discourse.
August 18th, 2016 · 67 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about sports coming to your Apple TV via Twitter, and Tim Cook’s interview in the Washington Post. Finally, we talk about the new Rogue One trailer and our excitement!
August 11th, 2016 · 61 minutes
The Rocket hosts talk about Macbook Pro rumors and some of the exaggerations about the new MBP’s abilities. Then they talk about No Man’s Sky and Stranger Things.
August 5th, 2016 · 78 minutes
Brianna, Christina, and Simone talk about the new Xbox One S then fall into phone fatigue and finally wrap things up talking about the new Snapchat, I mean Instagram.
July 28th, 2016 · 66 minutes
Christina, Simone, and Brianna keep things apolitical in a discussion about the DNC hacks and the meaning of privacy. Then they segue into game developers’ critiques of the Universal Windows Platform and bid goodbye to Marissa Mayer’s tenure at Yahoo.
July 21st, 2016 · 85 minutes
Christina, Simone, and Brianna talk about the rumored iPhone 7 leaks, and then take a scenic tour of hell discussing Twitter’s reaction to Leslie Jones’ harassment.
July 14th, 2016 · 66 minutes
This week, Simone, Brianna, and Christina talk about the Pokémon craze that is sweeping the world (again), as well as the safety concerns. Then, talk turns to Magic Leap and the promise of augmented reality.
#78: When Your Product is a Punchline
July 7th, 2016 · 63 minutes
This week: Tesla, Apple, Snapchat and … Blackberry. Seriously; that last one isn’t a weird typo.
June 30th, 2016 · 61 minutes
A very sick Simone powers through with Christina and Brianna, discussing the Ghostbusters VR experience in Times Square, technologically sophisticated cars, and finally the debate killing the headphone jack. And yes, we tried Mac N’ Cheetos.
June 24th, 2016 · 68 minutes
This week on Rocket, your deeply wounded hosts discuss Apple’s decision to kill off the Thunderbolt display, macOS Sierra and the HTC Vive, then Christina gets misty-eyed over TomSwift.
June 16th, 2016 · 48 minutes
Live from AltConf 2016, Bri and Christina were joined by Mikah Sargent and Rene Ritchie to talk about Apple’s WWDC announcements.
June 10th, 2016 · 62 minutes
Serenity Caldwell joins Bri and Simone to discuss App Store updates and Nest’s ongoing leadership crisis. Then Simone ardently defends Warcraft from the Haters.
June 3rd, 2016 · 75 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss the impacts of Apple switching to a triennial release cycle, as well as the rumors MacBook Pro with an OLED panel on the keyboard. Finally, they discuss the kerfuffle over Star Wars: Rogue One.
May 26th, 2016 · 78 minutes
Brianna, Simone, and Christina discuss Microsoft’s new Xboxes and consumer trust, then veer into the tawdry world of the Peter Thiel and Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker.
#71: Compulsory Heterosexuality
May 19th, 2016 · 71 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone discuss Google I/O and whether they’re eating enough of Google dog food, plus the newly released Captain America: Civil War and how it stands up even under all those superheroes.
#70: Christina Drops the Eff Bomb
May 13th, 2016 · 79 minutes
Mikah Sargent joins Christina Warren and Simone de Rochefort to talk anxiety about app updates, and what it means that Apple would consider ending music downloads. Plus: why you should watch Twin Peaks!
#69: A Thousand Miles An Hour Into Punville
May 5th, 2016 · 70 minutes
In a slow news week, Brianna, Christina, and Simone go over their most anticipated WWDC rumors, and then discuss the most important news of 2016: Channing Tatum’s Las Vegas live show.
April 28th, 2016 · 77 minutes
Christina, Brianna, and Simone hammer another nail into the FBI vs. Apple coffin, then discuss whether Theranos can survive the most recent CMS report. Finally they dig into Apple’s second quarter earnings and where the company could go next.
April 21st, 2016 · 60 minutes
This week the hosts of Rocket lament the future console wars, discuss Apple’s security promises, and see their dreams come true.
April 14th, 2016 · 50 minutes
This week is action-packed with F8, that weird new Kindle, swatting and VR follow-up all on the docket!
April 8th, 2016 · 80 minutes
This week, Simone shares her experience with the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift. Christina expresses concerns over the Internet of Things, and Bri opens an investigation.
April 2nd, 2016 · 55 minutes
Microsoft’s showing off the HoloLens again, Oculus Rift reviews are here and the FBI broke into the San Bernardino iPhone. It’s Rocket time!
#63: That’s Actually Not a Terrible Point
March 26th, 2016 · 64 minutes
This week in accelerated geek conversation: the iPhone SE, new iPad Pro, the lack of updated Macs and the turmoil that seems to be brewing at Nest before Simone breaks some bad news about a part of her history.
#62: The Constant March Forward
March 17th, 2016 · 81 minutes
This week, the Rocket trio talk Apple rumors and the PlayStation VR before being joined by Brett Gaylor from Mozilla to talk about encryption.
#61: A Lot of Cooks in the Kitchen
March 10th, 2016 · 64 minutes
This week in accelerated geek conversation: OS X ransomware, new Samsung phones, Android N and Ghostbusters!
March 3rd, 2016 · 66 minutes
This week, Christina breaks a story a possible software acquisition by Kanye, Bri talks about the HTC Vive and Simone sings the intro to the iCloud segment.
February 25th, 2016 · 70 minutes
The show opens with some exciting news from Simone. 🎉
Then, more news about the FBI’s fight with Apple and Tim Cook’s interview on ABC, followed by the Freewrite word processor and Samsung 837.
February 18th, 2016 · 80 minutes
This week, Apple squares off against the FBI over iPhone encryption, Vulkan’s impact on game development and Deadpool.
#57: Never See the Light of Day
February 11th, 2016 · 59 minutes
Amazon’s Lumberyard, Twitter’s quarterly results and Formation are all on the list for this week’s Rocket.
February 7th, 2016 · 67 minutes
Simone is back from Texas, and things get weird before Bri gets the show back on track. On the topic list? iPhone users getting the dreaded Error 53, possible changes at Twitter, how Bri tips Uber drivers, and the new Taylor Swift app.
January 28th, 2016 · 76 minutes
This week, Christina and Bri are joined by Mikah Sargent to talk about Apple’s Q1 results, the current state of Twitter and a new wireless broadband service named Starry.
January 21st, 2016 · 80 minutes
This week, the Rocket trio discuss Crave, Brave and Music Memos, which unfortunately kind of messed up that rhyme.
#53: Slowly Melting Into a Pile of Goo
January 14th, 2016 · 70 minutes
This week on Rocket: earbuds from the future, VR porn and Mr. Robot.
January 7th, 2016 · 65 minutes
January is here, and that means its time for CES. This year, it brings new car tech, foldable displays, the Oculus Rift and weird appliances.
#51: Kylo Ren is a Complete Millennial
December 31st, 2015 · 87 minutes
Christina makes everyone jealous of her vacation and Simone has a family crisis before the Rocket crew get down to business and talk about Theranos, Twitter’s new head of diversity, and — after the sounding of the spoiler horn — The Force Awakens.
December 23rd, 2015 · 76 minutes
This week, Simone and Bri are joined by Marco Rogers to talk encryption, developing within constraints and some notable products that thrived — or died — in 2015.
December 17th, 2015 · 72 minutes
This week, Team Rocket talks Swagways and self-driving cars before having a conversation about the characters portrayed in Jessica Jones. (Don’t worry, the spoiler horn is fired before it gets too serious.)
December 10th, 2015 · 78 minutes
This week, the Rocket trio tackle’s Apple’s Smart Battery Case and its hump, the Apple TV and its App Store, before talking about SNL’s recent skit about female tech reporters.
December 3rd, 2015 · 89 minutes
This week, Brianna, Simone and Christina are joined by Amy Jane Gruber and Guy English for a conversation about recent abusive events toward writers in the Apple community.
November 28th, 2015 · 65 minutes
Simone and Christina are joined by Nicole Lazzaro to talk about her upcoming VR game, “Follow the White Rabbit,” before discussing Magic Leap’s roadmap and PS4 Remote Play.
#45: Terminated in Adele’s Mouth
November 21st, 2015 · 62 minutes
The iPad Pro is out, but there are lots of questions from a development perspective. Windows Phone is doing … not well. Lastly, Adele’s album isn’t available for streaming, but that’s not what killed Rdio.
November 12th, 2015 · 75 minutes
iPad Pro reviews are out, but Bri is happy with her 12-inch MacBook. Lady Pitch Night leads to a discussion of valuation, funding, and pitching, before the trio discuss Evie Frye and Lara Croft.
November 5th, 2015 · 70 minutes
Christina isn’t dead, which is good, as this week’s topics include the new Apple TV, why hearts on Twitter really don’t matter, and Jem and the Holograms.
#42: I Don’t Want to See Real Life
October 29th, 2015 · 76 minutes
Brianna and Simone are joined by Yasmine Evjen to talk about the Nexus 6P and Android Marshmallow, Brianna’s involvement in the SXSW disaster, The New York Times; Google Cardboard program, and Christina’s trip to the afterlife.
October 22nd, 2015 · 80 minutes
This week: Christina’s interview with Jony Ive, Anna Wintour and Andrew Bolton, the Surface Book, Samsung’s Gear VR and YouTube Red.
#40: Sweater Weather & iMac Season
October 15th, 2015 · 94 minutes
This week, Simone and Christina are joined by Sabrina Wood to talk about new iMacs, Twitter’s layoffs and then relive some glory days gone by.
October 8th, 2015 · 74 minutes
Simone, Christina and Bri dive into this week’s Microsoft event, including the Surface Book and HoloLens before talking about Twitter Moments … and McDonald’s all-day breakfast menu.
October 1st, 2015 · 74 minutes
After a very … special … reading, the Rocket trio dive into Peeple, OS X El Capitan, Metal on the Mac, note taking applications, and Bri’s time at the Oculus Connect 2 event and reflections on the future of the gaming industry.
September 24th, 2015 · 79 minutes
This week, Christina and Simone are joined by Serenity Caldwell to talk about the iPhone 6S, share stories of murdered iPhones, and discuss the Pebble Time Round before getting excited for season 2 of Serial.
September 18th, 2015 · 74 minutes
This week on the Rocket docket: iOS 9, Simone’s ancient iPad, content blockers, Apple News, XOXO and more.
September 11th, 2015 · 68 minutes
This week, Christina, Simone and Bri talk about this week’s Apple announcements.
September 4th, 2015 · 45 minutes
This week, Brianna, Christina, and a post-PAX Simone talk about iOS 9’s new transit data, Google’s new logo, and new reports about the NSA and Apple.
August 25th, 2015 · 72 minutes
This week, the Rocket crew discuss Twitter’s handling of politicians’ deleted tweets, Samsung’s new crop of phones, and Windows 95’s birthday.
August 20th, 2015 · 73 minutes
This week on Rocket: the Ashley Madison data dump, iPad Pro rumors, and the recent Windows 10 dustup.
#31: Hire the Right Millennials
August 13th, 2015 · 78 minutes
After some very important Hand Grenade follow-up, Simone, Christina and Bri discuss Alphabet, Beats’ place in technology and fashion, Christina’s SXSW pitch, and Tinder’s Twitter meltdown.
August 8th, 2015 · 67 minutes
This week, the Rocket crew talk about Christina’s One Direction experience, how Android can move forward from recent security vulnerabilities and ongoing carrier woes, Reddit’s banning of a group of offensive subreddits and Time’s article about VR.
July 30th, 2015 · 70 minutes
This week, Brianna, Christina, and Simone discuss car DJ etiquette, Windows 10, and Planned Parenthood’s website being hacked before wrapping up with a conversation about Bond. James Bond.
July 23rd, 2015 · 69 minutes
Simone’s dislike of scary movies, Christina’s article on the recent AshelyMadison hack and the return of Google Glass before getting into the recent drama on Twitter and at Gawker.
#27: That Was a Space Joke, By The Way
July 16th, 2015 · 71 minutes
July 9th, 2015 · 76 minutes
This week your Rocketeers tackle the drama over at Reddit, freak out about giant fighting robots, and consider the problem of special effects looking just too good.
July 2nd, 2015 · 68 minutes
This week, Bri, Christina and Simone compare notes on Apple Music before talking about Google’s stance on revenge porn and the new Steve Jobs movie trailer.
June 26th, 2015 · 70 minutes
Bri, Christina and Simone discuss Apple removing Apps containing the confederate flag from the App Store, Talyor Swift laying the smack down on Apple (obviously), and Christina’s Seinfeld crusade.
#23: Guardian of the Velociraptors
June 18th, 2015 · 60 minutes
This week your terrific trio discuss Uber paying expenses for drivers, new Ghostbusters toys for girls, and Jurassic World.
June 10th, 2015 · 82 minutes
Following WWDC 2015, Simone joins Brianna and Christina (who are recording together in person), to talk about Apple Music, Metal, and Christina’s interview of Tim Cook.
June 4th, 2015 · 86 minutes
Christina return to talk to Simone and Bri about Google I/O, how Apple could strengthen Siri, and Tim Cook’s privacy speech, before controversial opinions about Star Wars are shared.
May 28th, 2015 · 86 minutes
This week Brianna and Simone are joined by John Siracusa. They talk about the potential future of virtual reality in gaming and computing, strings of text that can crash iMessage, and have a spoiler-free discussion of ‘Tomorrowland’.
May 21st, 2015 · 69 minutes
This week your terrific trio talk about Taylor Swift Twitter faves, Virtual Reality adult entertainment, ATP’s struggle with gender balance, and Taylor Swift’s new music video.
May 14th, 2015 · 82 minutes
Once your hosts finish an epic bus and alcohol intro, they get in to discussing app design for the Apple Watch, Bri’s Watch swap and the Jem and Holograms trailer.
May 7th, 2015 · 87 minutes
This week Christina get’s to (finally) talk about getting her own Apple Watch, before your hosts discuss Carly Fiorina’s Presidential run, the struggle for women running tech companies, using Periscope to watch boxing, and Avengers: Age of Ultron.
April 30th, 2015 · 84 minutes
After Christina is freed from the Microsoft Build Keynote, she joins Brianna and Simone to talk about the announcements from the event and Bri’s thoughts on the Apple Watch, before the Jared Leto Joker photo sends them down a pit of Batman Movie sadness.
#15: Have You Not Heard about My Frog Suit?
April 25th, 2015 · 72 minutes
After a dramatic reading from a very peculiar book, your trio of hosts go on to discuss Google’s ‘Project Fi’ and the value of streaming video services.
April 17th, 2015 · 92 minutes
This week your terrific trio discuss the Apple Watch as a gaming platform, how the Surface 3 compares to the MacBook and Simone introduces Christina and Brianna to Volleyball Manga.
April 11th, 2015 · 96 minutes
This week on Rocket your hosts are back to discuss Apple Watch reviews (and the order process), Christina’s review of the new MacBook and how Orange is the New Black portrays female sexuality.
April 5th, 2015 · 80 minutes
This week, after a story of a super-creepy PR campaign, your intrepid trio discuss OnLive shutting down, Facebook’s ‘On this Day’ feature and Fast and Furious 7.
March 26th, 2015 · 82 minutes
This time on Rocket, your hosts debate the merits of the new Linux Code of Conduct, despair at Ted Cruz’s domain name problems, get pumped up over the new Mission Impossible trailer, and discuss the good and bad parts of dog ownership.
#10: Professional Alcohol Chaperone
March 20th, 2015 · 74 minutes
After discussing the trials and tribulations of fake ID’s, this week’s episode focuses on the Ellen Pao trial, Mattel’s new creepy Barbie doll and the controversial Batgirl cover.
#9: Channing Tatum Saves Feminism
March 12th, 2015 · 86 minutes
After Bri and Simone question if Christina is a robot, your terrific trio discuss HBO Now and it’s potential effect on the TV industry, whether the MacBook’s new design makes for a usable laptop and they consider the uses and aesthetics of the Apple Watch
March 5th, 2015 · 66 minutes
This week your terrific trio discuss the latest rulings on Net Neutrality, take a look at the products coming out of MWC and Christina tries to convince everyone why The Bachelor is the greatest TV Show on earth. Oh yeah, they also discuss ‘The Dress’…
February 26th, 2015 · 92 minutes
This week, your terrific trio freak out after Bri drops some huge Jem news. Once balance is restored they discuss Lenovo’s Superfish debacle, consider the Pebble Time as a serious smartwatch competitor and look at how the internet is changing journalism.
February 19th, 2015 · 84 minutes
After planning an elaborate 3DS heist, your terrific trio listen to Christina’s incredible impressions, take turns pronouncing ‘Aluminium’ (because of the Jony Ive profile), discuss Sony’s recent course change and review Better Caul Saul.
February 12th, 2015 · 79 minutes
Your favourite Left Shark aficionados are back to talk about how the daily show revolutionised the web and the way we consume TV, what the FCC are up to with Net Neutrality and Sony breaks Bri’s heart.
February 5th, 2015 · 84 minutes
A fight breaks out on Rocket this week, as your intredpid hosts try to decide which one of them is the ‘Left Shark’ After this, Christina fills us in on what happened at TUAW, Brianna ponders driverless Taxis and Simone gives her superbowl recap.
#3: Representative Warren Has No Comment
January 30th, 2015 · 71 minutes
Rocket is firing on all thrusters this week! Simone tells us if Microsoft’s bold new iOS apps make them relevant in mobile again. Brianna argues the Ghostbusting industry should hire more women. Christina analyzes Riot’s new psychological tricks for DOTA.
January 26th, 2015 · 78 minutes
Your intrepid hosts are joined by Isometric’s Georgia Dow to lay the smack down about what’s going on at Microsoft, debate whether you should be able to really ‘feel’ your video games and finally prove why ‘Jem and the Holograms’ is a TV show that inspire
January 19th, 2015 · 74 minutes
Countdown to Launch! In the pilot episode, Bri tells the heartwarming story of Christina writing an article that ruined her life, Simone explains why no one her age will buy a 3D printed car, and why Ant Man has the potential not to suck.
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