Artifactor

Artifactor

Darrell Etherington and Greg Kumparak

Episodes 13
Avg. Duration 55m
Activity Dormant
Since Jun 2025
Latest Episode Sep 2025

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

A weekly podcast about tech hosted by two former TechCrunch editors turned startup operators, Darrell Etherington and Greg Kumparak. It's a fun, casual chat about the latest and greatest in AI, apps, gadgets, gaming and software featuring the occasional guest from the industry and the tech media landscape. Come hear about the latest and greatest from two longtime tech fanatics with experience at YC, Apple and Shopify in addition to their combined decades of time writing about startups, venture and hardware.

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Recent Episodes

iPhone Air vs 17 Pro: Which Should You Buy? (Plus Labubu!)

Sep 15, 2025 1h 18m

Labubu unboxing meets Apple event analysis! Darrell and Greg break down Apple's September announcements including AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch updates, and the complete iPhone 17 lineup. They dive deep…

The Hiring Paradox: OpenAI's Job Platform and the Future of Work

Sep 09, 2025 58m

In this episode, Darrell and Greg dive into OpenAI's latest headline grab - a LinkedIn-style hiring platform complete with AI certifications that's coming next year. They explore the weird irony of…

Nano Banana Takes Over: Google's AI Image Revolution

Sep 02, 2025 1h 9m

In this episode, Darrell and Greg dive deep into Google's impressive new AI image generation tool, Nano Banana (officially Gemini 2.5 Flash Image), which has been making waves for its ability to…

Google's Pixel Event Gets Weird (+ AI Psychosis Fears)

Aug 26, 2025 53m

Google's Made by Google event gets the cringe treatment with Jimmy Fallon hosting. We discuss new Pixel features like natural language photo editing and live call translation. Plus: Microsoft's AI…

Elon Musk vs Sam Altman, and Google's slow-burn AI comeback

Aug 18, 2025 51m

In this episode of Artifactor, Darrell and Greg dive into Google's surprising AI comeback, with Darrell revealing he's actually considering switching from iPhone to Android – and he's already…

Is GPT-5 bad, actually? Plus Grok Imagine and DeepMind Genie 3

Aug 11, 2025 1h 15m

Hey there, Artifactor fans! In this episode, Darrell and Greg are back at it, diving into the buzz around GPT-5's launch from OpenAI. They chat about all the cool new features, how it’s shaking…

Zuckerberg’s Personal AI, Cat Attacks & Arcade Repairs

Aug 04, 2025 1h 4m

Darrell and Greg dive into Meta's vision for "personalized superintelligence" and discuss whether it’s revolutionary, or just confusing. They talk about AI work tools, how AI agents are replacing…

GPT-5 is Coming and My 3D Printer Actually Works Now

Jul 28, 2025 59m

Join Darrell and Greg as they dive into the latest AI developments, including OpenAI's upcoming GPT-5 release and what makes it different from previous models. The hosts discuss Microsoft's new AI…

Waifus, Snow Delivery, and AI Agents

Jul 22, 2025 39m

Artifactor Podcast - Episode Show NotesDarrell Etherington and Greg Kumparak dive into Grok's controversial AI companion launch featuring anime characters designed to appeal to specific demographics,…

Grok's extremist turn, AI talent wars and new competition in browsers

Jul 14, 2025 49m

In this conversation, Darrell and Greg talk about new segments, and delve into the recent Grok update regarding AI moderation. The discussion then shifts to the competitive landscape of AI talent…

Claude Artifacts, an AI vending machine, and Nothing Phone (3)

Jul 02, 2025 42m

In this episode, Darrell Etherington and Greg Kumparak explore a variety of tech topics, including the latest innovations in AI, travel experiences, and the evolution of gadgets. They discuss…

The Real (?) First Episode: The Emotional Side of AI Interactions

Jun 23, 2025 48m

SummaryIn this episode of Artifactor, hosts Darrell Etherington and Greg discuss the latest developments in AI, including the red teaming process by Anthropic, which reveals potential risks in AI…

The Prologue Episode

Jun 16, 2025 32m

Welcome to Artifactor: Episode Zero (which might say 'One' in your podcast app)TechCrunch veterans Darrell Etherington and Greg Kumparak reunite for an unfiltered dive into tech, media, and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Artifactor have?

Artifactor has published 13 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Technology.

Is Artifactor still active?

Artifactor is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 55m.

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