Techtonic with Mark Hurst | WFMU Mark Hurst and WFMU
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A show from WFMU about our shift to a digital future. Mark Hurst interviews creators and thinkers about technology, community, videogames, and whatever else is next.
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"Data Grab" by Ulises Mejias and Nick Couldry from May 6, 2024
Ulises Mejias and Nick Couldry on “Data Grab: The New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back.”
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune"
- "Mark's Intro" [0:00:04]
- "Interview with Ulises Mejias and Nick Couldry" [0:04:42]
- "Mark's comments" [0:45:00]
Rocket 808 - "Under Surveillance" [0:54:39]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/139638 -
Michael Shelley on AI-generated music from Apr 29, 2024
AI-generated music: a conversation with Michael Shelley, WFMU DJ
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - Machinarium Soundtrack
- "Mark's intro"
- "Interview with Michael Shelley" [0:06:21]
- "Mark's comments" [0:44:19]
AI - "The Techtonic Twist" - n/a [0:55:21]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/139403 -
Eve Herold, author, "Robots and the People Who Love Them" from Apr 22, 2024
Eve Herold, author, "Robots and the People Who Love Them"
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - Machinarium Soundtrack
Music behind DJ:
- "Mark's intro"
n/a - "Interview with Eve Herold" - n/a [0:03:33]
Music behind DJ:
- "Mark's comments" [0:40:46]
Hurst & Ottsc - "Spameater" - Spameater [0:54:41]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/139154 -
Richard Polt, author, "The Typewriter Revolution" from Apr 15, 2024
Richard Polt, author, "The Typewriter Revolution"
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune"
- "Mark's intro"
- "Interview with Richard Polt" [0:03:07]
- "Mark's comments" [0:41:43]
Boston Typewriter Orchestra - "Left Blank" [0:54:34]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/138921 -
Outrage roundup from Apr 8, 2024
Outrage roundup: antitrust, AI, and Big Tech invading New York City
Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune"
- "Mark's comments"
The Glass Bead Band - "I Am a Computer" [0:54:24]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/138717 -
I've been waiting years to say this from Apr 1, 2024
Better late than never... Mark covers some tech news he's been waiting awhile to bring up.
Kenta Nagata - "Koopa Troopa Beach" - Mario Kart 64
- "Mark's comments"
- "Interview with Stashu and ChukAmok" [0:27:42]
Tykwer, Heil, and Klimek - "Running One" - Lola Rennt [0:54:29]
https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/138478
Customer Reviews
The best
Honestly, this is one of the best shows I’ve ever listened to. I usually listen to it on WFMU and am blown away by the raw reality, truth and overall informative nature of this podcast. Mark is a phenomenal host and interviewer and you can tell he is extremely intelligent in the best way possible. Two Thumbs up!!!
Spot on!
IMO, one of the best tech podcasts out there.
listener
Mark has always been at the forefront of critical thinking about humans and tech culture. He's worth listening to - and fun to boot!