Episodes 48
Avg. Duration 6m
Activity Sporadic
Since Jul 2018
Latest Episode Aug 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
api.substack.com

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

Explore the latest in tech each week with host John Siwicki on the Stack Snacks podcast. This snack-sized audio experience makes cutting-edge AI, product design, and development digestible. Get a peek behind the curtain at innovators like OpenAI, AWS, Google, and more. Learn how emerging technologies like AI chatbots, generative diffusion models, and advanced neural networks are transforming industries. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, developer, designer, or entrepreneur, the Stack Snacks podcast demystifies complex concepts with clear examples and engaging storytelling. Discover practical insights you can apply to build a future-forward skillset, business, and career. Short on time? Stack Snacks serves up bite-sized episodes under 15 minutes so you can stay informed on what matters in tech. Tune in to fuel your curiosity and get an edge as technologies continue to evolve faster than ever.


https://www.youtube.com/@stacksnacks

www.stack-snacks.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.



www.stack-snacks.com

Social Media

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

OpenAI’s GPT-OSS Models

Aug 07, 2025 2m

In this bite-sized episode of Stack Snacks, John breaks down OpenAI’s brand-new open-weight releases—GPT-OSS 120B and GPT-OSS 20B. Learn how these downloadable models rival O4 Mini and O3 Mini, why…

Why ChatGPT 4.1’s Web App Debut Matters

May 20, 2025 1m

OpenAI's recent release of ChatGPT 4.1 to its web app marks an exciting development in AI accessibility. Previously, this version was exclusive to API users, making its transition to the web app…

Year-End Wrap-Up

Jan 06, 2025 3m

In this episode, we dive into the latest developments in AI as 2024 draws to a close, focusing on major updates from both ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. The discussion covers ChatGPT's new universal…

ChatGPT Search: Is it Actually Useful?

Nov 14, 2024 5m

ChatGPT Search is finally here, but is it any good? We're digging into this new AI search engine in a casual, no-nonsense way, exploring its features, quirks, and comparing it to the reigning champ,…

Life Without Google Search: A Week-Long Experiment in Alternative Search Methods

Sep 01, 2024 2m

In this episode of Stack Snacks, we dive into the challenges and surprises of living without Google Search. Our host shares their experience of replacing Google with AI-powered alternatives like…

Claude 3.5 Sonnet: Revolutionizing Developer Workflows

Aug 18, 2024 4m

In this episode of StackSnacks, we dive into the game-changing impact of Claude 3.5 Sonnet and its Artifacts feature on software development. Our host shares personal experiences of how this AI tool…

Gemini's Updates: Google's AI Assistant Levels Up

Aug 15, 2024 9m

In this episode of Stack Snacks, we dive into the latest and most exciting updates to Google's Gemini AI. We explore how Gemini is now integrating with essential Google apps like Keep, Calendar, and…

Poe Platform & Eleven Labs' Voice Isolator

Jul 15, 2024 3m

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…

Claude 3.5: A Surprising Release from Anthropic

Jun 24, 2024 3m

In this episode of the Stack Snacks Podcast, host John Siwicki discusses the recent release of Claude 3.5 Sonnet by Anthropic. He describes it as a mid-tier model in the Claude family and shares his…

Recap of Apple's Exciting WWDC Announcements

Jun 13, 2024 6m

Recap of Apple's Exciting WWDC AnnouncementsIn this episode of Stack Snacks, we dive into the latest Apple Intelligence announcements from their WWDC event. Highlights include new writing tools for…

Exploring AI Features in ClickUp and Coda

Jun 11, 2024 4m

On this episode of the Stack Snacks Podcast as he explores the latest AI features introduced by two popular apps—ClickUp and Coda. Discover how ClickUp's new tool, ClickUp Brain, enhances project…

Streamline Your Tasks with VoiceNotes

Jun 06, 2024 2m

In this episode, we dive into VoiceNotes, an innovative tool that transcribes your voice recordings and offers a variety of useful features. From creating summaries and to-do lists to generating…

Revolutionizing AI Search: Exploring Perplexity Pages

Jun 04, 2024 2m

Welcome to another episode of Stack Snacks! In this episode, we dive into the exciting new release from Perplexity Search called Perplexity Pages.Episode Highlights:Introduction to Perplexity Search…

What We Might See from OpenAI and Google This Week

May 13, 2024 7m

Explore the latest updates and speculations surrounding OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini ahead of major tech events.Dive into potential AI enhancements and what they could mean for everyday…

Did Facebook Just Release A Google Challenger?

Apr 28, 2024 9m

Welcome to another episode of Stack Snacks! In this episode, host John Siwicki explores Facebook Meta's launch of their Meta AI product. He discusses the recent release of Llama 3, an open-source…

Exploring Gemini 1.5 Pro and ChatGPT 4 Turbo Breakthroughs

Apr 14, 2024 4m

This episode dives into the latest advancements in the field of artificial intelligence, focusing on recent updates to two major language models: Google's Gemini 1.5 Pro and OpenAI's ChatGPT 4…

Gemini Advance: Is It Worth Your Time?

Feb 15, 2024 6m

In this episode, we're diving into the recent launch of Google's Gemini Advanced model. Join us as we explore whether it's worth your time and investment. Here's what we've got on the menu:*…

OpenAI Announces New Models and Features at Dev Day

Nov 07, 2023 14m

John Siwicki discusses the highlights of OpenAI's dev day, focusing on the new updates and features. He mentions the launch of GPT-4 Turbo, a larger model with a 128K context window. He also talks…

AI News Roundup: Canva's Magic Studio, ARC Browser's AI Features, Google Assistant with BARD & More!

Oct 09, 2023 9m

John Swicki provides a news roundup of recent developments in AI. He starts by discussing Canva's new feature called Magic Studio, which includes text-to-design, text-to-video, and…

OpenAI Unveils Exciting Updates for Chat GPT and DALL·E 3

Sep 26, 2023 11m

We discus the recent announcements made by OpenAI regarding the updates to their Chat GPT and the introduction of DALL·E 3, their text image system. He highlights the improvements in image generation…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Stack Snacks have?

Stack Snacks has published 48 episodes since July 2018, covering topics in News, Tech News.

Is Stack Snacks still active?

Stack Snacks is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 6m.

How do I contact Stack Snacks for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Stack Snacks, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts