This show is so funny, Kevin and Casey make a great team.

Been listening since the beginning of this show and have always appreciated the two hosts good humor. But I just don’t think these hosts get outside of their bubble nearly enough. Kevin did an excellent podcast a few years back called Rabbit Hole that documented the real world effects that tech has on people’s lives. That was a much better angle on tech in my opinion. Every once in a while these guys will pose hard questions or broach a tough subject but just not often enough anymore imo. Many people (including myself) are angry at the carelessness of tech execs and do not trust them. If you feel that way then this podcast won’t offer you much.

These are bad ideas.

i am a busy 22 year old and this podcast helps me stay updated on the technologies that will define my future. hearing nuanced, down to earth conversation about the existential issues AI poses is weirdly comforting! everyone needs to be taking the realities of AI seriously and listening to this podcast is an efficient way to stay engaged.

I’ve been listening to this show since it first started, and it was consistently one of my favorites. Unfortunately Kevin Rose has apparently been red pilled - the most recent apologist stance for Signal-gate was my last straw. I’ve unfollowed and I’m out for good - Casey is more grounded but that’s not worth much if you aren’t willing to speak out against the obvious nonsense being spouted.

Recommend by a colleague so I listen occasionally. The overt political bias is distracting

I really love these podcasts, but something about Casey sounding like the quintessential nerd from the 80s with phlegm in his sinuses just drives me nuts.

“Uhhh I basically want AI to do my job for me even as I acknowledge that it diminishes my critical reasoning. Uhhh just have an editor tell me what to do, say, and write? Uhhh, I end statements in an inflection that sounds like a question?” Give me a break. How can you idiots think any loss of critical reasoning is good. They should have AI do your jobs, it would be about as grammatically correct and pointless.

How can you have an episode on Starlink without mentioning how it could affect the Russian invasion? You vaguely referred to Musk being erratic, Poland, etc., but what about discussing how this figures into “negations” of the war? I get if you don’t want to talk much about politics (just boring technical stuff), but if Musk cuts off Starlink to Ukraine — which has happened — it needs to be better reported what that will mean for Ukrainian soldiers.

Was getting anxious listening. Figured it was just the subject matter. Oy vey. Then put it on .75 speed and felt so much better right away. 10/0 highly recommend. Love you guys.

Favorite podcast in my queue!

Would be so much better without Casey who talks too much, cuts off people, and is very annoying making it sound childish.

Lame and annoying, from the programming on down.

There are so many interesting topics and perspectives on this podcast, yet the immaturity and political bias (which is extreme) is exhausting. Have listened to many episodes over the past few months and want to like it, but geez I just can’t do it any longer.

I love this podcast. Keep on keepin’ on, good buddies. (:

By far one of the podcast I listen to. It contains thoughtful and informative discussions exploring the various issues and broader technological trends of the current era.

I just can’t support padding the truth. I wish I didn’t donate to NYT today after hearing this.

As a programmer and tech dude myself, It sounds more politics than ACUAL ai. It’s ok.

I found it hard to listen to this as the conversations lacked maturity.

Someone else submitted the perfect review I need to echo: this show fills a hole where Car Talk once did. I listen every Saturday morning. It’s a delightful romp through the latest tech news, making it accessible and super fun. And it’s appropriately balanced — both skeptical of tech companies, and excited about tech itself. Highly recommend!

Sith apologies to Ezra and other brand name peeps, this is the best that NYT audio has to offer! No one ese offers information and analysis with genuine banter better so well. I only wish they talked about an even wider range of topics but that’s a compliment not a complaint.

The content of this podcast is good but one of the podcasters (Jordan) has the most annoying voice possible. It’s nails on a chalkboard. Screeching and loud and makes this podcast impossible to listen to.

Shenanigans gaslighting as journalism. Would be cool to learn anything about the tech industry.

Everything I need to know about tech I learn on Hard Fork. It doesn’t hurt that the rapport between Casey and Kevin is so hilarious I find myself laughing out loud multiple times an episode.

Very tech centric, Silicon Valley centric, so it could be dry and bro-y like a lot of the VC, AI podcasts that a little or a lot self-absorbed. Hard fork is NOT that; yes it is nerdy but the storytelling is fantastic and the banter between the hosts is warm and funny. I love this podcast as it is both informative, timely, well-produced, funny and not self-absorbed

Hard Fork has filled the hole in my heart where Car Talk used to be

Useful content, too much annoying laughter

I looked forward to listening to this podcast. As opposed to hearing the ever changing and advancement of technology, it was a show of leftist ideas. If you vote blue this is probably a show you could agree with. If you vote red, you won’t like it.

I look forward to hearing this podcast every week! Kevin and Casey’s intelligence, wit and humor are such a pleasure; they’re not only educating me on the latest in tech, but making me laugh while doing so! Thanks you guys!

“When you hear the phrase classical liberal, it’s code for someone who’s gone Republican” Um, no. It’s not. While I love this podcast for its helpful and humorous insight into the world of tech, the complete bias of the shows hosts and, frankly, the dishonesty is starting to become too much. I am one of those “classical liberals” this show derides (which essentially means we believe in gender and racial equality but not at the exclusion of all other progressive values, as tends to be the case under the new liberal doctrine)…i think this show is going to be missing a lot of the story if it decides every person who doesn’t think exactly as they do on the most fringe of issues has been red pilled.

Hard Fork towards hard left tech politics… more and more finding this podcast less interesting.

Having listened off and on for a long time I am disappointed that there doesn't seem to be much focus on what looks like a tech oligarchy taking shape in the US. Maybe I am missing those references. The year-end discussion about Threads vs X barely mentions Bluesky, where people are trying to move away from a lot of the musk-zuck decisions that have been so destructive to democracy. Where will that kind of discussion be?

I really love Hard Fork! Casey and Kevin have great rapport, keep me laughing (12 days of Hard Fork was classic!) and give a serious read of tech: they have well-reasoned perspectives and are neither fanboys nor neo-luddites. Plus they get a lot of A-list guests from the tech industry. As someone involved in Big Tech and GenAI myself, I think they’re doing a fantastic job covering the latest with an unmatched !combo of fun and information

the hosts are SO charismatic, and it’s moderately informative, but it’s also quite superficial. when they address controversies, they typically accept the corporate/marketing party line with little to no pushback or follow-up. they are very blasé about most serious issues, and i wish they would use the laughs and charisma to dig deeper with their guests. not the heavy-hitting serious journalism you’d expect from the new york times.

Love the podcasters banter. They strike a good balance between liking their subject matter (technology) and being skeptical of their claims. Highly recommend

This is the one podcast. I listened to every week without fail. The topics are timely. The hosts are entertaining and have a great rapport, and they get great access given their positions. It’s not too heavy and it’s typically upbeat, which I enjoy in mainstream media. Plus their holiday carol is hilarious.

Kevin and Casey are both thoughtful and insightful journalists on their own — each a leader on the tech beat. Their collaboration for Hard Fork is excellent, making tech news accessible to anyone from tech insiders to people with only a passing curiosity. They book incredible guests, engage in genuine conversation, and ask insightful questions, while maintaining a great energy between them. Sometimes the humor is over the top, especially Casey, but I wouldn’t dial it back at all. With the polish of the NY Times podcast team, it’s one of my can’t-miss weekly podcasts.

I believe they (Amazon’s Drones) can be more than ready. If they can prep for a delivery strike presently from their drivers, they may well be ready for anything. I think it’s awesome. But that East Coast drama may be from people concerned with all the wrong things. I Myself, was weary of drones when sighted initially some time ago, but now know they are, and always been harmless, besides, I’m already stalked regardless of them if actually so. (That ‘small-plane’ sized drone IS still sorta creepy though!) … but surely not Amazon.😳😵‍💫🫣😐 - S.jxn - ga

Informative

I loved this show when it launched, and I still enjoy Kevin and Casey’s banter and chemistry, but I feel the coverage is increasingly too credulous — tech execs come on and hawk their products without really answering hard questions, and hosts are often dismissive of legitimate concerns like AI’s impact on the climate. Also, not for nothing, but NFTs as a top 100 invention of all time? C’mon now!

Lately this show feels more and more like an advertising platform for tech companies rather than providing a critical look at them. A lot of Silicon Valley hype and not a lot of measured, level-headed analysis. Disappointing given the early direction of the show.

Are you a fan of Solar Opposites on Hulu? This podcast is as if Terry and Korvo were discussing current tech trends. The list of 100 top most iconic technologies only proves the point. Great podcast.

Love the show! The chemistry between them is incredible! I’d pay just for the comedy (KC). Also, when both of you screamed “FIRE!!!” It almost killed me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I loved the Rabbit Hole podcast and like the general format and content here, but Casey’s shrill, “mid-puberty” voice, makes it almost unlistenable. Like I literally cringe every time he speaks. I think he has a normal voice (?) but somewhere in his career he adopted this weird morning radio DJ voice. Casey please just chill and speak in your normal voice and you will have a loyal listener and subscriber!

Informative, trusted, funny, and most importantly, useful.

These guys seem to be more interested in giggling at each other’s snark than creating informative tech journalism.

It’s annoying.

Truly one of the most entertaining podcasts, whether or not you’re a tech nerd. The banter is fun, the opposing views add depth and keep things from being one-sided. App reviews have been incredibly helpful in discovering new tools I need but didn’t find on my own or was too overwhelmed to search for. Bonus points for the best podcast theme of all time. Thanks Casey and Kevin! PS For those who celebrate, Casey Newton does not sound bald.

Content is timely and interesting. One of the things that bothers me is that the two generally favor a top-down approach to the internet. They get dangerously close to infringing on First Amendment rights when they criticize things like AI slop and conspiracy theories, which is, ironically, a very authoritarian stance. Casey and Kevin need to let individuals be free to express themselves, regardless of whether they like the message.

I’ve been listening to this podcast for a long time and as a very non-tech / non-internet person I love learning about the world through the hosts’ perspectives. Sadly the last episode I listened to ended with an ad from the Heritage Foundation. It was deeply distasteful. Probably an NYTimes decision, but I would urge the creators to look into this and push back against ad placements like this.