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Benefit of the Doud

Benefit of the Doud

The Benefit of the Doud podcast is the intersection of technology, geekery, and all things nerdy. We cover all the top news of the week, plus we go deeper into topics that are important or relevant to you. We interview notable leaders in the industry. It"s fun, funny, never too serious, and it keeps you up connected to all the important tech news of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:11:04

Douding Thomas yearly recap featuring Phil Nickinson...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/12/26

It's the last show of the year and the last show of Season 2. We've got Phil Nickinson from Digital Trends on to talk about the year in review. We cover EV's, phones, computers, YouTube TV, and the entertainment industry in general. It's a great show filled with fun and laughs as we look back on 2020 (1) and look ahead to 2020 too. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: Early Access and live viewing. Special thanks to:Phil Nickinson -

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51:58

Wrapping Up December, Douding Thomas Style

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/12/19

This week, we're getting a little weird. Rather than a normal Douding Thomas episode, we've got a normal episode with news, Tech Yeah, and the whole shebang. Then Cliff and I recap the month that was, first talking about David Ruddock and Esper, and then Laurence Moroney and Stargate AI. Our tech yeah item is a simple cable from Plugable that is a simple USB-C to HDMI cable. It added a third monitor to my setup and maybe it can do the same for you. I also added a second item, in case the first

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55:01

Beyond a Doud featuring Enrique Villacrez of GSMArena

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/12/18

This month we're talking to Enrique Villacrez, or as I know him, RickyVtech. He's been writing for GSMarena for over five years and pretty much started there right out of college. We dive into his origin story. Plus, we talk about CES 2022, our shared appreciation for roller coasters, and bringing Android games to the PC. It's a great way to close out the year! Patreon bonus for this episode: Early access Special thanks to:Enrique Villacrez - @RickyvtechNews editor, GSMArena Get the show sent

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57:00

Science + Science Fiction = Stargate!

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/12/12

AI and machine learning have given us some of the greatest advancements in tech. But even more important than that, it brought us more new Stargate! Laurence Moroney is the Lead AI Evangelist at Google and he worked with Executive Producer Brad Wright to build an AI model that could create new Stargate scripts by combining the data from 17 seasons of previous Stargate Episodes. It's pretty awesome and we got to talk about it. Plus, we have another peek behind the curtain with Allison Goldberg

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1:03:39

Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: November 2021

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/12/11

This month was a busy month at the podcast. We started off with our official iPhone 13 Pro review, which is a great phone, but basically the same phone as last year. Next, we looked at the Soundcore Frames, and asked whether Soundcore had solved the problem I was worried about. Next up, we talked to Russell Holly from CNET about Meta and the Metaverse. Finally, we circled up with the owner and operator of Gamer's World for a look at the physically nerdy, as opposed to online nerddorm. Patreon

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49:47

Telling Esper's Story featuring David Ruddock, EIC of...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/12/05

This week, we're talking to David Ruddock, former Editor-in-Chief of Android Police. Esper is an Android-powered software as a service company geared toward fleets of single-use tablets. Esper hired David, plus Mishaal Rahman and Cameron Summerson to spread the word about Android and Esper's mission. So what's a story that needs three former EICs to tell? We'll find out. Plus, we're looking at my favorite TWS of the year, the Soundcore Liberty Pro 3's. What makes these buds so good? The answer might

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42:12

It's a Gamer's World. We're all just living in it

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/11/28

This week, we're talking to Marty Pirolli who is the owner and operator of Gamer's World, a chain of gaming stores across the Chicagoland area. From trading cards to Dungeons and Dragons, Gamer's World has a little bit of everything. It's not very tech, but very nerdy, so that's why we talked to him. Plus, this week we've got a giveaway from our friends at Lenovo. Find out how to enter, and get your geek on while you navigate the holiday shopping season. Links to News of the week available at

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47:34

Entering the Metaverse featuring Russell Holly from CNET

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/11/21

This week, we're taking a look at the Metaverse, such as it is. Facebook/Meta has made a big deal about the metaverse, and it seems to be the only one. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, other plans are in place, and it's going to take a while to sort everything out. Plus, we've got a long-overdue look at the Swagtron Swagboard warrior Hoverboard, just in time for winter. Sorry about that. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: Full interview and early

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44:49

Beyond a Doud, featuring Jason Howell of the TWiT...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/11/16

This month, we're talking to Jason Howell, one of the OG podcasters out there. Jason pilots the USS All About Android and is very active all over the TWiT network. He's been there for eleven years, and he's been a music maker and producer for even longer. Jason and I talk about music, facial hair, the Pixel 6, and more. Patreon bonus for this episode: Early Access Special thanks to:Jason Howell - @JasonHowell Host, All About Android Subscribe to the show! Support the show! Read more! Twitter -

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47:30

Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: October 2021

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/11/15

This month, Cliff and I get together and talk about our top stories from October. We lead off with some #TeamPixel, #Pixel6 talk, followed by some additional thoughts on the Microsoft Surface Duo 2. After that, we talked about some photography shooting tips from Michael Fisher. We followed that up with some Pixel 5a final thoughts and wrapped it all up with some Apple Watch talk. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: Live viewings and early

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48:09

Xiaomi Redmi 10 Podcast review: Surprising value

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/11/14

The Xiaomi Redmi 10 is a budget phone available in most markets, except of course the United States. That didn't stop us from getting our hands on it. Cliff put the Redmi 10 through its paces and we're ready to talk about it. Is this the best budget phone we've looked at this year? Then, we take a look at the Soundcore Frames. They gave me a chance to test a theory I've had about smart glasses. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this episode: Early Access

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57:58

iPhone 13 Pro Podcast Review: A modest upgrade

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/11/07

This week, Clifton M. Thomas and I get together to chat about the iPhone 13 Pro. Overall, it’s a minor upgrade over the previous generation, the iPhone 12 Pro. The screen size is the same, the notch is a bit smaller, and everything is just a bit better. Is it enough to justify an upgrade? Possibly, but only if you can sell your iPhone 12 Pro for an amazing price, which I did. Plus for Tech Yeah, we’re looking at a charitable cause supported by one of Adam’s favorite Youtubers, Mark Rober. Welcome to

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50:33

Pixel 6 Hands on Live and in person with Clifton M....

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/10/31

Happy Halloween! This is our spooky Halloween show, or at least as spooky as things get around here. I started off the week hanging out in person with Co-producer Cliff and we did a live stream on the YouTube channel talking about the Pixel 6 and a lot of other stuff. I cut out the "other stuff" in this edited interview (the full version is on Patreon and YouTube). Plus, we take a look at a Lenovo tablet with a trick hidden up its sleeve. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com

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45:56

Microsoft Surface Duo 2: Second chances?

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/10/24

This week saw the release of new Apple hardware, new Pixel phones, and new Samsung bespoke options. Plus, reviews of the Microsoft surface Duo 2 dropped which brings us to our top story of the week. Cherlynn Low, Reviews Editor from Engadget dropped by to talk about the Surface Duo 2 with me as we compare notes from our respective reviews. Did Microsoft take full advantage of this opportunity, or did it come up short once again? Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon

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33:57

Finding photographic faux pas featuring (Michael)...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/10/17

This week we're pulling back the curtain on another aspect of reviewing - photography. One of our jobs as reviewers is to properly evaluate the camera on a phone, and to do that, we often have to put ourselves in challenging photographic situations. So I sat down with Michael Fisher to talk about it, and where he goes to evaluate the cameras he tests. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Special thanks to:Michael Fisher The Mr. Mobile Subscribe to the show! Support the show

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1:01:59

Beyond a Doud featuring Des Smith from T-Mobile,...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/10/15

This month, we're talking to Des Smith, Director of Creative Content for Devices and Products at T-Mobile, but you might know him as the "Unboxing Guy" at T-Mobile. Des's unboxing adventures have taken him onto 60MPH zip lines, swimming with sharks, and even a trip to the "moon". But before he was risking life and limb for T-Mobile, he was a system engineer and product manager for the company. He's basically done everything from the beginning of one of the largest carriers in the world, and now he's

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58:39

Douding Thomas Monthly Recap: September 2021...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/10/14

This month, Cliff and I talked about Imposter Syndrome with Cameron Summerson. Following that Cliff and I sat down to talk about the Moto Edge 2021 in a podcast review. In the middle of the month, we got the Apple event, and we talked to Vyyyper, the man about tech. Then, rounding out the end of the month, we sat down with Joe Hindy to chat about the long days on the job. Patreon bonus for this episode: Early access Subscribe to the show! Support the show! Read more! Twitter - @Benefitofdoud

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58:00

Google Pixel 5a Review: The phone out of time a.k.a....

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/10/10

This week was a wild one. Facebook went down and then Facebook went down. Google released Android 12, but only a little bit. It's been weird, which makes our Pixel 5a review a little weird as well. This phone is the combination of the Pixel 4a5G and the Pixel 5, hence the Star Trek reference. We had hoped to review this phone with Android 12, but it wasn't meant to be. Our Tech Yeah item is pretty awesome but insanely expensive, so use your own judgement. Links to News of the week available at

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32:22

Amazon's fall showcase, and the Apple Watch SE...

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/10/03

This week we have a pair of top stories coming at you. First, Amazon held its annual fall event and dropped a ton of hardware, including drones, robots, video conference projectors, and more. A lot of it is by invitation only, so not awesome, but there is some cool tech in there. Then we have a mini-review of the Apple Watch SE. This device has been absolutely eye-opening to me, and I'm going to tell you why. Lots of products discussed in this episode (These are affiliate links) Apple Watch SE Echo

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36:26

Taking the good with the bad featuring Joe Hindy

Benefit of the Doud ·

2021/09/26

This week, we have a pair of top stories for you. First, we sit down with the TCL MoveAudio S600 TWS earbuds. I've been using them for weeks and I'm ready to share some thoughts. Are these $99 earbuds a sweet deal or a bust? Then, we sit down with Joe Hindy to talk about the worst part of his day. It's another peek behind the curtain as we show you a day in the life of a tech writer. So how bad is it? You'll find out. Links to News of the week available at benefitofthedoud.com Patreon bonus for this

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