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Weird Tech

Hey, you wanna hear something weird? Us too! You might have noticed tech is getting a bit dull, stale and dystopian…but there’s so much fun, cool and just plain weird tech out there. So we’re gonna share it with each other - and you. Hosted by technology journalists Rae Johnston (Download This Show, Gizmodo Australia, Queens of the Drone Age) and Tegan Jones (SmartCompany, Gizmodo Australia, Queens of the Drone Age).

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7:49

Hearing Aids For Feelings

Weird Tech ·

2025/08/05

Do you wanna hear something weird about hearing aids for feelings? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:43

Beetles With Backpacks

Weird Tech ·

2025/07/30

Do you wanna hear something weird about beetles being transformed into mini robots to help in disaster zones thanks to microchipped backpacks? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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13:10

Lawnmowers, Air-Conditioned (Before Cars!?)

Weird Tech ·

2025/07/23

Do you wanna hear something weird about the WonderBoy X-100? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:57

Dissolvable Eye Drop Implants

Weird Tech ·

2025/07/15

Do you wanna hear something weird about glaucoma? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:58

Roo-Ver And The Space Tradies

Weird Tech ·

2025/07/08

Do you wanna hear something weird about being a tradie...in space? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:35

Tech That Mimics Your Brain (Sort Of)

Weird Tech ·

2025/07/01

Do you wanna hear something weird about how engineers at RMIT University have created a tiny device that sees movement, stores memories, and processes info like a human brain - withno external computer needed? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee

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12:19

Apple Vs The Beatles

Weird Tech ·

2025/06/25

Do you wanna hear something weird about a historic beef between Apple and The Beatles? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:22

A Solution To (Unnecessary) Subtitle Dependance

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2025/06/18

Do you wanna hear something weird about why we all use subtitles now? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:16

Rainforest Rescue Technology

Weird Tech ·

2025/06/10

Do you wanna hear something weird about tech being used to regenerate the Daintree rainforest? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:02

Infrared Contact Lenses

Weird Tech ·

2025/06/03

Do you wanna hear something weird about infared contact lenses? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:50

Several Weird Things About The Great Barrier Reef

Weird Tech ·

2025/05/28

Do you wanna hear something weird about the Great Barrier Reef? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:28

Artificial Intelligence That *Saves* Forests

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2025/05/26

Do you wanna hear something weird about AI doing the opposite of what it normally does? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:44

Human Washing Machine

Weird Tech ·

2025/05/20

Do you wanna hear something weird about a bizarre shower alternative? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:16

Fungi Tiles In Czechia

Weird Tech ·

2025/05/13

Do you wanna hear something weird about fungi and elephant skin and natural air conditioning in Eastern Europe? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:37

Weird (In The Best Possible Way) Things About AirPods

Weird Tech ·

2025/05/07

Do you wanna hear something weird about the AirPods 4? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:39

An Elder Millennial Injury Prevention Device

Weird Tech ·

2025/05/01

Do you wanna hear something weird about an ergonomic laptop setup? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:26

An Unexpectedly Fun Shower Gadget

Weird Tech ·

2025/04/22

Do you wanna hear something weird about a shower gadget? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:53

A Paint Shaker For Humans

Weird Tech ·

2025/04/08

Do you wanna hear something weird about being put in a paint shaker for humans (AKA The Snoo)? We want an adult one. 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:24

The Only Good Use For Smart Glasses

Weird Tech ·

2025/04/01

Do you wanna hear something weird about using smart glasses to be someone's eyes? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:46

Electric Bread

Weird Tech ·

2025/03/25

Do you wanna hear something weird about an eco-friendly way to make electrodes? 👀 WHO ARE WE? Weird Tech is a Weird Tech Media production and a proud member of the iHeart Network. 🎙️ Hosts: Rae Johnston and Tegan Jones 💻 Edited by Sam Blacker from the Podcast Butler 🎵 Music: More Than A Game by ColorFilm Music 🔔 FOLLOW US: YouTube Instagram TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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