- 815
- Episodes
- 473
- Transcribed
- 56
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
- 89K
- YouTube views
About Hacker News Recap
A podcast that recaps some of the top posts on Hacker News every day. This is a third-party project, independent from HN and YC. Text and audio generated using AI, by Wondercraft.ai. Create your own news rundown podcast at app.wondercraft.ai
- Publisher
- Wondercraft.ai
- Category
- news
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 10 Apr 2023
- Latest episode
- 10 Jul 2026
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June 15th, 2026 | Iroh 1.0
Published 16 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Today, we're diving into a thought-provoking hacker news post titled, What Happened to Nerds? This post reflects on the evolution of tech culture and the changing identity of self-identified nerds. At its core, the post discusses how the characteristics and behaviors that once defined nerd culture, such as a passion for niche interests and technical expertise, have shifted in the broader societal context. It examines the transition from a marginalized group to a more mainstream presence, where tech savviness is increasingly valued across various fields. One significant point made is the impact of technology democratization. […]
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- YouTube views
- 89,150
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.4 / 5
- 13 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.0 / 5
- 43 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100
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- Quality
- 93
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 85
- Engagement
- 90
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