Static Podcast with Lifehacker, Gizmodo & Kotaku Australia

Season 5, Episode 6

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 01:53:47 +0000

Sports Games, Born Again Jocks, Android Olympics and we ask: If we do create perfect, benevolent AI, do we have a moral responsibility to turn over global control to it?

Season 5, Episode 5

Mon, 21 May 2018 13:00:00 +0000

What is a dating sim and why are they so weird? Why do we define ourselves by things we hate, rather than those we love? Should you trust Facebook to be your dating app of choice? And what is your best online dating story?

On this episode of Static, we are talking about love.

S5 E4: Static Podcast: When Should Kids Start Watching Star Wars?

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:52:55 +0000

Is it ethical to track your kids? Who is the worst video game dad? And what's an appropriate age to introduce younglings to the Star Wars universe? This week on Static we're all about the weird parenting questions, and we certainly have some opinions. Especially about Krotos in God of War.

S5 Ep3: Extinct Tech That Didn't Deserve To Die

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 01:17:11 +0000

They say there are only two certain things in life - death, and taxes. And taxes are boring - so on this episode of Static, we talk about death.

Join us as we lament the death of our favourite characters, explore donating your body to science, respawning IRL and extinct tech that just didn't deserve to die.

S5 Ep2: Is Space Just For Rich People?

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 22:07:09 +0000

This week on Static we are all about the dollar dollar bills y'all. We talk smart phone prices, microtransactions, tips for saving money (including some questionable ones) and the cost of going to space!

S5 Ep1: All The TV Shows, Movies And Games We're Excited For In 2018

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 03:40:27 +0000

In the first episode of 2018 we chat (and argue) about all of the entertainment that will be hitting our eyeballs in 2018!

We talk Solo, Westworld, Far Cry 5 and a whole lot more.

S4 Ep11: The Best Of Season Four

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 01:23:46 +0000

In this best of season four compilation we ask how to take down the internet, talk about rediscovering our love of games, invent the fantastical gadgets we want in our lives and discuss the legality of playing retro games on an emulator.

Plus, we're looking at a question you've always wanted the answer to: which Pokemon is the best to eat?

S4 Ep10: Bruce Campbell, And All Of Our Other Favourite Interviews

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 14:00:00 +0000

In this special episode of Static host Rae Johnston speaks with Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead), Jonathon Banks (Breaking Bad), Vince Gilligan (Better Call Saul), Ben Penrose (Forza Horizon 3), Brian Horton (Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare), Justin Lin (Star Trek: Beyond), Roland Emmerich (Independence Day: Resurgence) and Dr Brian Greene (String Theorist and Physicist).

S4 Ep9: How To Take Down The Internet

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Videogame reviews: redundant or important? Is it legal to carry a knife? How to take down the internet and how much it costs, plus we answer your question: Is the F word offensive anymore?

S4 Ep8: You Should Trust Self Driving Cars

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Does eSports have an image problem, is it legal to become a citizen of a space nation, Giz Explains self driving cars plus we answer your question: are you addicted to any mobile games?

S4 Ep7: Surprise! Your Tech Just Exploded

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:00:00 +0000

We rant about transitions in videogames, is it legal to hit your kids, the most surprising tech disappointments plus we answer your question: which life experience would you like enhanced by tech that doesn't yet exist?

S4 Ep6: Is It Legal For Elon Musk To Send Us To Mars?

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Rediscovering the joy in videogames, is it legal for Elon Musk to send us to Mars, Virtual Reality hits mainstream and we answer your question: what is your useless superpower?

S4 Ep5: How To Measure The Insignificance Of Humankind (With Science)

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Mundane gaming moments that are actually awesome, Mind Your Language, Giz Explains the Kardashev Scale, plus we answer your question: what does Amazon offer that other video streaming services don't?

Plus: We talk to games industry veteran, art director Brian Horton about why we should care about the narrative in Call of Duty.

S4 Ep4: Which Pokemon Would You Rather Eat?

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Why GG EZ needs to D.I.E, UVB-76 debunked, is it legal to charge money for psychic services, plus we answer your question: which Pokemon would you rather eat?

Host Rae Johnston is joined by Kotaku Australia's Amanda Yeo , Lifehacker Australia's Spandas Lui and Gizmodo Australia's Hayley Williams.

S4 Ep3: Games Are Hard (And We Are Old)

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Videogames are too hard, what's the deal with USB-C, is it legal to be fired for having tattoos, plus we answer your question: should I buy the iPhone 7?

Plus we interview Ben Penrose, Art Director of Forza Horizon 3 about the challenges of setting the game in Australia.

S4Ep2: Headphones, Emulators And #Courage

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Apple's courageous headphone jack removal, the PS4 Pro's Blu-ray player (or lack therof), is it legal to play retro game ROMs on emulators, plus we answer your question: Have you ever seen a ghost?

Plus we interview Vince Gilligan, Creator, Writer and Director of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and he tells us what spin-off he'd like to make next.

S4Ep1: Stop Trying To Make Voice Control Happen

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Spontaneous human combustion, backseat gamers, is it legal to burn the Australian Flag, plus we answer your question: Will voice control lead to the end of the hands-on experience?

Also we interview Jonathan Banks, AKA Mike from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, who has lost his Emmy tickets.

Season 3, Highlights

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 13:00:00 +0000

In this best of season three compilation we chat about video game movies, foods from our childhood, gadgets that are listening to you and the intersection of gambling and gaming.

Plus we interview creators/directors Justin Lin (Star Trek), Roland Emmerich (Independence Day) and Ryan Griffen (Cleverman).

Season 3, Episode 12

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:00:00 +0000

In the season 3 finale, we take a look back at the games, tech and ridiculous food trends that got us talking in 2016 - so far.

Season 3, Episode 11

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:00:00 +0000

What videogame would you take to a deserted island, teeny tiny incremental improvements in tech, is it legal to eat cats and dogs plus Spooky Stories debunked with science.

Season 3, Episode 10

Wed, 03 Aug 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Nintendo NX, nostalgia, would you eat 340 year old cheese, plus we answer your question: is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson a viable world leader?

In this episode of Static, host Rae Johnston is joined by Lifehacker Australia's Chris Jager, Gizmodo Australia's Hayley Williams and Mark Serrels from Kotaku Australia.

Season 3, Episode 9

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Open world vs linear video games, how we consume music, all our favourite foods are dead, plus we answer your question" What are the best video games for kids?

Season 3, Episode 8

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:00:00 +0000

When gambling meets gaming, app privacy, night owls vs early birds and we answer your question: what was the first comic you got into?

Season 3, Episode 7

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Mobile gaming, the gamification of fitness (basically we can't stop talking about Pokemon Go), gadgets that mean well, plus we answer your question: how long will it be before we don't use cash anymore? Plus we interview Star Trek: Beyond and Fast and the Furious director Justin Lim.

Season 3, Episode 6

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode: Pokemon Go, Lies, book characters vs their movie and TV counterparts, plus we answer your question: what was the first smart (or dumb) phone you had?

Season 3, Episode 5

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 13:00:00 +0000

The problem with Kickstarter for games, would you AirBnB your home?, the worst movie we have ever seen, plus we attempt to make tax interesting. Plus we chat with Ryan Griffen, creator of Australia's first Indigenous superhero TV show, Cleverman.

Season 3, Episode 4

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:00:00 +0000

E3 highlights, the lifespan of tech, brand loyalty plus we answer your question: what will the real benefits of high speed internet be? Plus Edward Snowden talks national policy, privacy and protection for whistleblowers.

Season 3, Episode 3

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Video game movies, Facebook messenger, the ins and outs of jury duty plus we answer your question: should kids be learning to code in primary school?

Plus we interview iconic disaster movie director Roland Emmerich about Independence Day: Resurgence and what it takes to make a great disaster film.

In this episode of Static, host Rae Johnston is joined by Gizmodo Australia's Amanda Yeo, Lifehacker Australia's Spandas Lui and Hayley Williams from Kotaku Australia.

Season 3, Episode 2

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Video game review scores, gadgets that are listening to you, cheap date ideas and we answer your question: how do you make a podcast?

Plus we interview cosplayer Ardella about how dressing up in costumes can relate to your identity.

Season 3, Episode 1

Mon, 30 May 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Tech pranks, can a relationship survive different video game preferences, annoying Facebook groups and we answer your question about cross-platform gaming.

Plus: We interview Bioscientist and Medicinal Cannabis Advocate Dr Stuart Washer.

Season 2, Episode 10

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 13:00:00 +0000

It's Static's Greatest Hits! Our favorite segments from seasons one and two, we chat about That Dragon, Cancer, sourdough made from vaginal yeast, e-Sports in Australia and feelings about hoverboards.

Also, we find out: is it legal to sunbathe naked, be fired for being overweight or smash a car window to save a pet in an overheating car?

Plus - we chat to prominent string theorist Professor Brian Greene.

In this episode of Static, host Rae Johnston is joined by Kotaku Australia's Mark Serrels and Alex Walker, Lifehacker Australia's Chris Jager and Spandas Lui, Campbell Simpson and Hayley Williams from Gizmodo Australia and Early morning Editor Amanda Yeo.

Season 2, Episode 9

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Games for good, letting the internet decide things for you, and we answer your question: are smartwatches worth it?

Season 2, Episode 8

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:00:00 +0000

Finding the motivation to get healthy, the good the bad and the illegal of 3D printing, is it legal to give your child a stupid name and we answer your question: at what age should you introduce your kids to video games?

Season 2, Episode 7

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 13:00:00 +0000

The best Easer Eggs in video games, ridiculous gadgets for the home, a handy lifehack for cosplayers and we answer your question: when will Indies take over the gaming world?

Season 2, Episode 6

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Emotional attachment to gadgets, eyeball tattooing and monitoring your children’s online habits.

Plus, we answer your question: which Virtual Reality tech is most likely to succeed, and is the market big enough for more than one?

Season 2, Episode 5

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Online scams, the resurgence of tabletop games, the pros and cons of going off-grid and we explore: are video games really good for you? We also answer your question: Is Googling everything a risk to your online security?

Season 2, Episode 4

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 14:00:00 +0000

When movies are too real, tech company screw ups, the pros and cons of early access games and is it legal to sunbake naked, be fired for being overweight or to smash a window to save an animal in a hot car? We also answer your question: is it possible to love on nothing but pizza, and still live a healthy life?

Season 2, Episode 3

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Sex in videogames, Pornhub gaming, using tech to cheat at sports and what to do if your Facebook is hacked. We also answer your question about what gadgets might be lurking in Chewbacca's bandoleer.

Season2, Episode 2

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Facebook friends, why do people line up for stuff, the pros and cons of open plan offices, and you ask us - what's the nerdiest way to ask someone out on a date?

We also chat to Stef Dawson, best known as Annie Cresta from The Hunger Games.

Season 2, Episode 1

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Netflix, crowdfunding, games that hit you on an emotional level, and we ask --- have we reached peak superhero? We also chat to Greg Van Borssuum, stunt co-ordinator on Mad Max: Fury Road about the dangers of what he does and working with Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy.

Season 1, Episode 6

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 14:00:00 +0000

The games, gadgets, movies and science stories that most caught our attention in 2015. The best and worst. We also chat with American theoretical physicist and string theorist, professor Brian Greene.

Season 1, Episode 5

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 02:59:14 +0000

Hoverboards, iconic weapons in video games, how listening to Taylor Swift makes Chinese food taste better, and this week's #StaticPodcast listener question: are collector's editions worth the money? We also chat to the Sphero team about the technology behind creating the Star Wars BB8 drone as a real life gadget -- plus science action man, Dr. Chris Gillies, tells us about the part we can all play in marine conservation.

Season 1, Episode 4

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Resurrecting the dead with science, using code and gadgets to automate your job, deciding your favourite video game of all time, the effects of not sleeping and we talk to Gus Sorola from Rooster Teeth.

Season 1, Episode 3

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Alien structures, endless runner video games, Uber for helicopters, gadgets that shoot fireballs from your hands, sourdough made from vaginal yeast and science, and why is it so hard to look after ourselves? Also featuring a Lifehacker Taste Test of a new hot sauce made from Scorpion and Bird's Eye chillies that claims it'll make you change your bed sheets.

Season 1, Episode 2

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Australian esports games, gendered toys, Star Wars Battefront, the best movie gadgets, tipping wait staff and artisanal salami made from celebrity DNA and science.

Season 1, Episode 1

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:00:00 +0000

Black hole science, Star Wars, cancer research, Fallout 4, cable management strategies and gadgets.... plus: bacon!