The Sideload: A 9to5Google Podcast

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  1. 3D AGO

    Building a Healthier Smartphone Relationship with Damien Wilde

    Welcome to The Sideload episode 21, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is once again joined by Damien Wilde, video producer at 9to5Google, as the two work through their feelings about smartphone addiction, the state of social media, and much more. From finding healthier second screen options to the joys of Do Not Disturb and movie theaters, Will and Damien both share how their individual relationships with technology have been shaped and warped by the ever-evolving state of the web. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/Bwk9bIn-SgU Hosts Will Sattelberg Damien Wilde Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums!

    1h 7m

  2. FEB 2

    AI-Powered Haircuts and Cocktails with Dom Preston

    Welcome to The Sideload episode 20, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Dom Preston, news editor at The Verge, to discuss his job, his experience at CES, and much more. From strange gadgets with bizarre AI applications to weekly check-ups on the strangest smartphone announcement ever, there's plenty to dig into in tech. The two also dive into Dom's personal project Braise, talk through balancing work and hobbies, and finally dip into their picks for the best films of 2025. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/EAfssWbTGqU Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:24 - Being a News Editor at The Verge 00:12:43 - Chasing Down the Trump Phone 00:24:49 - Dubious AI Gadgets at CES 00:40:57 - Dom's Newsletter Braise 01:00:16 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Dom Preston Check out Dom's newsletter Braise at Substack! Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

    1h 7m

  3. JAN 26

    State of the Android Industry with Jason Howell

    Welcome to The Sideload episode 19, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Jason Howell, host of Android Faithful, to discuss the state of Android hardware in 2026. From major players like Samsung and Google, to smaller players like OnePlus, Jason and Will break down exactly how well Android hardware partners are performing in the market right now, and where they might be headed next. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/NKoAu1gNX10 Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:54 - OnePlus 00:18:43 - Google 00:31:42 - Motorola 00:41:54 - Samsung 00:54:16 - Nothing and TCL 00:58:49 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Jason Howell Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

    1h 1m

  4. JAN 19

    Is 2026 Actually the Year of the Foldable? with Derrek Lee

    Welcome to The Sideload episode 18, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Derrek Lee, managing editor at Android Central, to the show to discuss his recent editorial comparing larger foldables to their clamshell counterparts. With the Razr Fold and Galaxy Z TriFold already on deck for 2026, what do clamshell phones need to regain some luster? Derrek and Will also talk through their tech-centric resolutions for 2026, from getting in shape to decluttering and saving some cash. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/U54Nhw3j4_E Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:02 - Derrek's Article on Foldables vs. Clamshells 00:12:27 - Samsung's TriFold Ambitions 00:24:30 - Moto Razr Fold Thoughts 00:35:07 - Where Do Clamshells Go From Here? 00:40:48 - 2026 Tech Resolutions 01:02:13 - Wrap-up 01:05:42 - Bonus Pokémon Thoughts Hosts Will Sattelberg Derrek Lee Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

    1h 11m

  5. 12/22/2025

    A TriFold Tour with Dean Daley

    Welcome to The Sideload episode 17, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Dean Daley, Devices Editor at MobileSyrup, to the show to discuss Dean's recent hands-on time with the Galaxy Z TriFold. From how it feels in your hands to the experience of running true tablet-sized apps on a smartphone, it's a deep dive into some very early impressions of Samsung's next foldable. Then, Will and Dean sum up their predictions and hopes for CES before ending with some tech hopes for 2026. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/XqN8qIV1siQ Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:35 - Galaxy Z TriFold impressions 00:45:22 - CES 2026 preview 01:08:30 - 2026 tech hopes 01:20:13 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Dean Daley Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. You can also give feedback on The Sideload's early episodes by visiting this link.

    1h 29m

  6. 12/15/2025

    Breaking Down 2025's Biggest Trends with James Peckham

    Welcome to The Sideload episode 16, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes PC Mag reporter James Peckham to the show to discuss the biggest news stories and trends from throughout 2025. From some complicated feelings on AI to serious optimism towards the world of gaming handhelds, James and Will look back on a surprisingly up-and-down year for the world of consumer technology. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/6qe6bfJyG54 Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:27 - AI 00:21:23 - Gaming 00:45:37 - Streaming 01:10:09 - What about 2026? 01:16:49 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg James Peckham Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

    1h 20m

  7. 12/08/2025

    State of the Internet with Daniel Bader

    Welcome to The Sideload episode 15, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Daniel Bader back to the podcast to discuss his new role at 9to5Google, the state of the internet and media at large, how tricky reviewing new gadgets can be, and much more. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/1TPaHCI5_jI Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:43 - Daniel's Role at 9to5 16:54 - Health of the Internet 32:24 - Modern Product Reviews 48:17 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Daniel Bader Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

    55 min

  8. 11/25/2025

    Stuck On You Like Qi2 with Ara Wagoner

    Welcome to The Sideload episode 14, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ara Wagoner, his former co-host on The Android Police Podcast, to the show to talk all things accessories. Ara has a wide-ranging knowledge of cases, magnetic add-ons, and so much more, and over the course of a whirlwind hour, both hosts manage to squeeze in thoughts on Pixelsnap, the best way to shop for accessories, and show off some of their favorite recent mobile buys. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/-kEA-_NhAok Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - The right way to buy accessories 18:10 - Should accessories impact what phone you pick? 25:27 - Our favorite Qi2 accessory experiences 40:00 - Accessories worth shopping for 55:50 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Ara Wagoner Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer.

    59 min
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