The HiTech Podcast is a conversation between two friends who love talking about tech with a heavy dose of nerd lore and interests. Join us as we learn how to integrate tech into our work and hobbies.
Head to hitechpod.us for all of our episode pages and more info about the pod!
We'd love your support at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HiTechPodcast!
Can you still trust what you see online? In episode 268, Josh and Will dig into AI fakes and AI slop showing up everywhere: shopping sites, Instagram, phone calls, and even our own faces. Josh puts an AI beard on Will in real time, we break down Corridor Crew's AI-generated Hulk sweater fail, and we watch a viral deepfake of Gandalf and Frodo DJing that looks way too real.But it's not all doom. We talk about the "liar's dividend" (when real things get dismissed as fake), whether AI art is actually wrong, and why human connection keeps real art alive. Then we share practical tells for spotting AI: overly glossy textures, the "would they really do this?" sniff test, suspicious posting volume, and a quick Google search. Our motto this week: be skeptical, not cynical.
--
♣️Want to become a HiTech Club member, support the pod, and get all of the extras on our episodes? Head over to our Buy Me a Coffee to subscribe: buymeacoffee.com/hitechpodcast.
🌐Check out hitechpod.us (https://hitechpod.us/) for all of our episode pages, social links, and more!
📖Need a journal that's secure and reflective? Check out our episodes on the Reflection App (https://www.youtube.com/@hitechpodcast/search?query=reflection), and then sign-up for the App (https://www.reflection.app/partners/hitech-podcast) today!
🌏Build a world limited only by your imagination in Topia (https://www.youtube.com/@hitechpodcast/search?query=topia)! A virtual world-building tool built to bring you and any of your virtual guests together. Interested in signing up and learning more? Reach out to us or Topia and let them know we sent you!
6 Oct 2026
267 | Vibe Coding Showdown: Microsoft vs. Google — Which Should You Use?
Which is better for vibe coding, Microsoft or Google? Will built the same Docebo API integration in both ecosystems. The Google version took him a week. The Microsoft version took almost two months.This week on the HiTech Podcast, Josh and Will compare Power Automate and Google Apps Script for building real automations and API integrations. They cover what middleware is (explained with a mob-boss metaphor that works surprisingly well), why a simple job like updating 1,000 course codes gets complicated fast, and where Microsoft's enterprise security controls are worth the trade-off. Will also gives his verdict on where to start if you have a choice. And yes, we sort the big tech companies into Hogwarts houses. Microsoft is a Hufflepuff. We stand by it.Whether you're new to vibe coding or already building automations at work, you'll leave knowing which ecosystem fits you.
--
♣️Want to become a HiTech Club member, support the pod, and get all of the extras on our episodes? Head over to our Buy Me a Coffee to subscribe: buymeacoffee.com/hitechpodcast.
🌐Check out hitechpod.us (https://hitechpod.us/) for all of our episode pages, social links, and more!
📖Need a journal that's secure and reflective? Check out our episodes on the Reflection App (https://www.youtube.com/@hitechpodcast/search?query=reflection), and then sign-up for the App (https://www.reflection.app/partners/hitech-podcast) today!
🌏Build a world limited only by your imagination in Topia (https://www.youtube.com/@hitechpodcast/search?query=topia)! A virtual world-building tool built to bring you and any of your virtual guests together. Interested in signing up and learning more? Reach out to us or Topia and let them know we sent you!
29 Sept 2026
266 | Articulate Says You Don't Need Instructional Designers. We Disagree.
Articulate just told the world you don't need an instructional designer. Should IDs be worried, or is Articulate the one in trouble?In Episode 266, Josh and Will unpack the fallout from Articulate Land 2026: the new Nova AI agent, the Frontline tool built for non-L&D teams, a new credit system, and marketing that left the instructional design world fuming. We give Articulate credit where it's due (training at scale is a real problem), then offer a hot take: if AI can replace your training, it may have been slide-deck slop to begin with. We also talk about what real instructional design looks like, why Articulate may be making a last-ditch bet, and practical steps L&D teams can take right now, including using AI to find cheaper alternatives.Whether you're an instructional designer, an L&D leader, or someone wondering whether AI can build your training, this one's for you.
--
♣️Want to become a HiTech Club member, support the pod, and get all of the extras on our episodes? Head over to our Buy Me a Coffee to subscribe: buymeacoffee.com/hitechpodcast.
🌐Check out hitechpod.us (https://hitechpod.us/) for all of our episode pages, social links, and more!
📖Need a journal that's secure and reflective? Check out our episodes on the Reflection App (https://www.youtube.com/@hitechpodcast/search?query=reflection), and then sign-up for the App (https://www.reflection.app/partners/hitech-podcast) today!
🌏Build a world limited only by your imagination in Topia (https://www.youtube.com/@hitechpodcast/search?query=topia)! A virtual world-building tool built to bring you and any of your virtual guests together. Interested in signing up and learning more? Reach out to us or Topia and let them know we sent you!
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
11,570
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
83
Social presence
0
YouTube
72
Engagement
51
Host of HiTech Podcast?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
