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Material

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

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47: Removed Your Head In Daydream? No Donuts For You!

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2016/05/26

Google is hurtling head first into the world of VR. But behind the news, what's actually going on? To find out the Material Crew are joined by two Senior Designers and Prototypers from the Google VR Daydream team. Where did this interesting new project come from? Where is it going? And just what interesting things have Manuel and Robbie tried so far during their experimentation phase? There's only one place to find out, and only one way to know. Tune in to this weeks episode in stereoscopic 3D*

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46: Live From The Plex

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2016/05/19

Russell and Yasmine brave the heat at Google I/O to bring you the latest news from the ground. Meanwhile Andy (to ensure no one can take out the entire Material Crew in one go) remains steadfastly at home in air conditioned comfort. Google Assistant, Google Home, Allo, Duo, VR and so much more on this weeks Material...recorded FROM THE GOOGLE PLEX. That's right kids, we snuck in to get all the greatest scoops just for you!

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45: I'm Feeling Lucky

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2016/05/12

Russell gives listenerds the shirt off his back. Yasmine buys a sticker cannon. Andy auditions for Google's new Romance AI 3000 position. Also not sure if you noticed, but I/O is coming, unlike winter, which takes foreeeevveeeerrrrr. SO GET HYPE PEOPLE OF GOOGLE LAND, IT'S HAPPENING! Yeah we also mention nutties, AGAIN. #dealwithit #sorrynotsorry

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44: Pineapple Jalapeños

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2016/05/05

Andy shoots up a wedding while wearing a spy cam. Yasmine hunts for her lost nutties. It begins to dawn on Russell that he's now the least professional host on this show. On the Google side of the fence: onHub updates, Camera updates, Keyboard updates, even your ex now updates. Too soon? Sorry.

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43: Aw, Nuts!

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2016/04/28

Andy has a secret package he opens live on air. Yasmine tips her hat to two podcasting greats. Russell makes a horrible joke at the end of the show. That's right kids, it's this weeks episode of your 2nd favourite podcast, Material! Of course there's Google I/O news, the ending of an 11 year court case (that's almost as old as some of you!) and the death of a beloved app is remembered. Also be warned, this episode will make you hungry. Like really, really hungry. Please don't get hangry at those

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68:18

42: Blah Blah Blah. Subscribe on Google Play Music

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2016/04/21

Material shirts from material purchased with your material start to materialise onto people's chests. Andy dives deeper into Airplay. Russell moves into a new paper based eco-friendly home. Yasmine wants to watch the world burn. Tony Fadell's chickens come home to Nest which is making some people at Alphabet feel Vic. Also Google Play Podcasts, like way too loud, please guys, keep the noise down already.

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41: Who cleans the self-driving car?

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2016/04/14

Yasmine outlines her next demand of Google. Andy gets creepy with a metronome. Russell dreams of scaling mountains. Then of course there's the HTC 10, Android Wear watch faces and Google's renewed push into accessibility. I pity da fool that even attempts to skip this episode. Slay in Material.

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40: I'm singing!

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2016/04/07

The Power of Material is proven once and for all, as Google bows to Yasmine's will. We discover Andy has a podcast about Hamilton. Russell brags that he totally gets exercise and stuff. And of course we discuss Google's new voice, their amazing track record at buying companies and whether or not robots can feel pain. Oh and Yasmine sings at the end of the show. This is what happens kids if you leave more in your local recording than you perhaps should. MU HA HA HA HA HA.

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39: I/O Lasagna for One

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2016/03/31

Yasmine isn't crying, it's just been raining on her face. Could it be that Russell will end up making Lasagna for one at Google I/O? Andy is unsurprisingly excited about camera filters. Our brave adventurers also discuss Sundar Pichai and Russell has a shocking Smart Watch revelation that hits you right in the face. What time is it? Do you need a hand? Do these puns tick you off? You should watch out for them. They sometimes get complicated. Wait a second, do you know leather or not strapping these

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64:30

38: Yak Yak Take It Back

Material ·

2016/03/24

Russell finally finds his Hangouts app. Yasmine has triumphantly found Andy, who is, as luck would have it, alive. What was his 'holiday' like? Tune in to find out. And yes, there's some Google in here too. 5X Camera surprises. Google Now changes. Google Cast finally gets the marketing right and did Google do some Good Evil? Ethics aye! Bet you never saw that one coming. Oh, and Material t-shirts are about to go out of print! Get your limited edition one right here kids: [Material Shirty

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37: Whaaaaaaat?

Material ·

2016/03/17

Android N! New! Naughty! Nifty! Nasty! Nauseating! Nutty! Nougatey Nutella! Google may have tried an exploratory curve ball last week by announcing it just after our illustrious superhero's recorded, but our brave crew regrouped and had the last laugh this week as they deep dive in into N and throw this overstretched metaphor of a ball right back at The Plex. Somehow amid all the excitement they also managed to cover Russell's shiny new S7 Edge and the perils of making money on the Google Play

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36: #OneDayIWill Buy a Material Shirt

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2016/03/10

It's a Material world, and you can all take our new Material shirts for a whirl. No need to hurl, we also unfurl...dammit. Rhyming is hard. Raspberry Pi 3. International Womens Day. Google I/O. Project Fi comes to town and that ain't no lie, that's right guy, it's extra fly. Dammit it I did it again. I can hear Britney now "I told you so, heck I even put it in song form years ago". Yes Britney, we know Britney. Oh baby baby, I really should have let you go. Google blindsided us post recording with

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35: Real Material Money

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2016/03/03

Russell has a run-in with a furry critter. Yasmine gets glassed. Andy upgrades his visuals for our audio podcast. The LG G5 sweats under the heat of our intense spotlight, while the LG Rolling Bot rolls into our hearts and laser points at our feels. Philanthropy takes another victim...this time the Father of Search Amit Singhal. Last but not least the Material crew decide to use your chests for their evil advertising plans...what happens next will (probably not) shock you (in the least).

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34: What's a Hamilton?

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2016/02/25

Do Yasmine's valiant efforts to Tap'n'Pay all the live long day finally pay off? Did Andy's wish to get tickets to whatever on earth a 'Hamilton' is work? Does Russell even lift, bro? All these questions answered and more as we tackle conversion, encryption and Mobile World Congress! TL;DL? Ha ha not likely. If you dust off the Oxford English Dictionary and look for 'Brevity' you won't find Material Podcast there. It prefers to hang out in the cool section with Latin words like 'gravitas'.

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33: cccccccc

Material ·

2016/02/18

The Rick Roller is outed. And shamed. And maybe harassed just a little. Not that he's bitter and writing the show notes or anything. Yasmine is showered in burritos. Andy's secret is out. Android and piano's get together in this brave new marketing world. And you too can become an Android Developer with this one simple trick Developers don't want you to know! Come for the Android stories, stay to the end to enjoy your own piece of Australiana courtesy of Yasmine's new found fusion accent and the

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32: Material The VR Musical

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2016/02/11

Andy gets a new hat. Rusty gets a Pixel-C. The Great Android Auto Install of 2016 is finally completed. Yasmine loves virtual reality, as does Andy...but can Russell be a convert? He tries the Samsung Gear VR...what happens next will shock you. No, that's not clickbait, there's no links. I mean you can click here...if you have a mouse...I guess...but we don't make money from that. Easy there Mrs ClickHappy. Woah there Clicky McClickinson. If you really want to click on things that bad go click our

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31: The Andy And Yasmine Interrupting Show

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2016/02/04

Andy finds a solution for his 5X Camera woes. Russell attempts to finally install Android Auto. Yasmine is excited about I/O and has a new furry friend. Google pays cash money to researchers and RUUUUMMMOOOOOURS. You love them. Admit it

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30: You Phone Too Hard

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2016/01/28

Russell sneakily recorded a podcast with someone else, so did Yasmine. Will Andy be next? The Chromecast is put to good use by a prankster who has unusual taste in music. Andy covers Rick Astley. Inbox becomes wInbox, play games plays games by dropping a plus and Google's secrets get thrown out on the lawn for all to see! All this and more in our SPECIAL 30th Anniversary episode. Yes, yes, we know, we are like one of those annoying couples that celebrates random milestones. Ask yourself this though:

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29: Slay In Material

Material ·

2016/01/21

The episode that Skype tried hard to suppress is here. What was so controversial that CNN wouldn't play it on air? I'd say tune in and find out, but let's face it, you all know I'm lying. Speaking of which, this week we get to the bottom of a long mystery: what exactly does Yasmine say when she ends the show? On the more boring side we talk Huawei Watch, Google Maps changes, an phone only experiment and news that has Russell falling off his chair. His CHAIR people. HIS CHAIR! Ok Google, play

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28: Jifting Socks

Material ·

2016/01/14

You know damn well that our hosts are hip to the young people. Between their baseball caps turned thusly, their hoodies and their hip startups they feels ya. That's why this week we debut a brand new segment 'Andy's Advice To The Youngs'. If you, dear young person, have been wondering why your career is as stagnant as your love life, then you need look no further. One dose of Andy's Advice to The Youngs per week will cure all your ills. Our hip trend-setting cats also discuss the demise of

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