HiTech Podcast
Episodes
244 | Is Tech Damaging Our Kids?
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A neuroscientist just told Congress that classroom technology is a "failed pedagogical experiment" — and the clip went viral. But is he ri...
243 | AI Detection: Possible or Pointless? We Debate It
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI actually detect AI-generated content — or is it just really confident guessing?Josh and Will go head-to-head in a full episode debate on whet...
242 |
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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242 | We Built a Chatbot That Refuses to Give Answers
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most powerful thing AI could do in your classroom… is refuse to answer?Josh built a custom GPT Socratic tutor — and it's changing ...
241 | Is Google Owning Your Life? Will's De-Googling Update ft. Proton
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can you actually escape Google — and is it even worth trying? Will is back with a real-talk update on his de-Googling journey, and it turns out leav...
240 |
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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239 | Hot Takes, Hard Questions — AI Goes on Trial at Lancaster Learns
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We took the podcast live — literally. At Lancaster Learns 2025, Josh and Will ran an "AI Hot Takes" session where real educators debated t...
238 | Ethical EdTech: Is AI in Education Moving Too Fast? ft Priten Soundar-Shah
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Priten Soundar-Shah is back on the HiTech Podcast for the first time since episode 133 — and the conversation picks up right where the world left of...
237 | Should AI Go to War? Anthropic's Pentagon Refusal Explains Everything
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Should AI be handed the keys to military weapons systems? Josh and Will dive headfirst into one of the biggest ethical debates in tech right now — t...
236 | Spotify AI Music Fraud: Is AI Killing Real Artists?
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when someone uses AI to generate hundreds of thousands of fake songs and bot accounts to rake in $10 million in Spotify royalties — and...
235 | OpenClaw: What Happens When AI Goes Unsupervised?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you let AI agents run completely unsupervised — no rules, no guardrails, no humans in the loop? In January 2026, we all found out....
234 | Minisode: In Sickness and in Health
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, ok, we're not married, but seriously: we've been through a LOT together while doing this podcast. Give a quick listen, have a couple of la...
233 |
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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232 | Scribe Tutorial Builder Review + the De-Google Journey Begins
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever spend hours creating step-by-step tutorials only to watch them become outdated within months? We've been there, and we found a tool that chan...
231 |
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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230 | Can Anyone Actually Compete with YouTube?
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard of a video platform that's trying to be what YouTube was before the algorithm took over?In this episode, Josh and Will explore Odysee—...
229 | Building a HiTech World in Topia: The Future of Online Connection
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what it would be like to actually walk around in your virtual meetings or courses? Not just stare at rectangles on a screen or more videos...
228 | Building Your AI Assistant in 2026: Claude Skills & Reusable Prompts
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could teach AI to actually understand YOUR workflow? Welcome to 2026, folks! We're kicking off the year with Claude Skill Builder—a feat...
227 |
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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226 | Gateway to America's Front Yard: How One Tool Connects Us to History ft. Bobby Koeth
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to HiTech Podcast! In Episode 226, hosts Josh and Will dive deep into the National Mall Gateway with special guest Bobby, exploring an in...
225 | AI Browsers - The Future of Web Automation? ft. Fellou & Perplexity Comet
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Will dive deep into the emerging world of agentic AI browsers - exploring Fellou and Perplexity's Comet, two innovative tools that promis...
224 | AI Job Takeover or Holiday Cheer? ft. Steven Miletto
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our annual holiday tradition with Steven Miletto (aka Golden Pipes) in his legendary Christmas sweater! This year's festive episode ta...
223 | Starting a Podcast? Learn from Someone Who Just Hit Record ft. Ron Moore
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Ron Moore, host of the brand-new podcast "Why This Film," to talk about his journey from teacher to corporate L&D p...
222 | Wrestling with 1X's NEO - Are We Ready for Humanoid Robots?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Josh and Will as they dive deep into @1X-tech latest humanoid robot demonstration and grapple with the bigger questions about AI and automati...
221 | Real Talk About AI with Steven Miletto
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are joined by the legendary "Golden Pipes" Steven Miletto for an honest, unfiltered conversation about AI in 2025. No hype, no...
220 | Are We Overdependent on Tech? (AWS Outage) & Reflection App
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the backbone of the internet fails? Josh and Will dive into the recent AWS outage that reminded us all just how dependent we've ...
219 | HiTech Hot take: Is Tech Poisoning Education?
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into a controversial topic: the growing backlash against technology in education and beyond. Are we stuck in an endless pendulum swing between...
218 | Notion 3.0 Deep Dive
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 218 of the HiTech Podcast! This week, Josh takes Will (and you!) on an in-depth tour of Notion 3.0 and its game-changing AI feature...
217 | How to Podcast with AI ft. Descript
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it takes to consistently create a weekly podcast for four years? In this special behind-the-scenes episode, Will and Josh pull back...
216 | Delight & Impact in Virtual Learning ft. Topia
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an exciting deep dive into Topia with founder Daniel as we explore how this spatial platform is revolutionizing virtual education! Discove...
215 | Rating Our Ultimate Travel Tech Setups
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will and Josh pit their mobile rigs against each other in this epic travel tech showdown! From $250 backpacks to portable monitors, wireless mice to S...
214 | Build Apps with AI in Minutes - No Coding Required!
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Watch Josh and Will transform a simple meal planning problem into a fully functional web app using nothing but AI prompts. From Will's basic Googl...
213 | The Environmental Impact of AI - Should We Stop Using It?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Will Ellingworth and Josh as they dive deep into one of AI's most controversial topics: its environmental footprint. From data centers ...
212 | OpenAI's Study Mode - Teaching Tool or Fancy Wrapper?
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Will put OpenAI's new "Study and Learn" mode to the test with theology questions, instructional design challenges, and... tank ...
211 | AI vs Expert - Can Claude Beat a Human at Board Games?
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We put AI to the ultimate test - can Claude outsmart our resident board game expert Alex? Watch as we experiment with Claude playing Skull and Flip Se...
210 | AI Toddlers Throwing Tantrums
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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209 | Documentation Done Right (+ Our Scribe Review!)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like documentation is a four-letter word? 😅 We get it! Will and Josh dive deep into the art (and pain) of creating useful documentation -...
208 | Pirates vs. Purchasers The AI Smackdown
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Josh and Will as they dive deep into the messy world of AI training and copyright law! This week, we're unpacking the Anthropic lawsuit that's go...
207 | Technologists React: Sweeping Bad AI Under the Rug
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Will and Josh for a candid conversation about real AI use cases they've encountered in the wild! From questionable grading practices to grief...
206 | Designing Effective Digital Experiences ft. Miro
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Josh and Will as they dive deep into the art and science of creating user-friendly Learning Management Systems (LMS). Moving away from their usua...
205 | Building Better Certifications with Tech
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to decode what makes certifications actually worth your time? 🎯Will and Josh dive deep into the certification landscape - from their personal...
204 | One Doesn't Simply Check for Integrity ft. Storyline
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Will dive deep into one of education's most frustrating features: those "Did you cheat?" checkboxes that appear in every online...
203 | AI vs Real Photos Challenge: Can We Tell the Difference?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We went off-script this week and challenged ourselves to the ultimate AI detection game! Will and Josh threw real and AI-generated images at each othe...
202 | Bridge the Media Gap with AI ft. Synthesia
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive deep into AI-powered video production! From discussing the movie "Rubber" (yes, the homicidal tire again!) to exploring h...
201 | Systematic Decision Making - Stop Spinning Your Wheels ft. Miro
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of hour-long meetings that end with zero decisions? We've all been there! In this episode, Will and Josh dive deep into practical frameworks...
200 | Will AI Make Us Dumber? + AI Image Generation Demo
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We hit the big 2-0-0! In this milestone episode, we tackle one of the biggest questions in tech: Does using AI make us less intelligent, or are we jus...
199 | Does AI Generate or Create?
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does AI truly create or just generate? 🤔 In this thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the philosophical debate that's reshaping how we ...
198 | Does Tech Make Life More Complicated? (+ Zapier Demo)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard the complaint: "Technology is supposed to make life easier, but it just makes everything more complicated!" Spoiler aler...
197 | Breaking the Code Barrier ft. Claude AGAIN
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 197, we explore how AI is transforming the once-intimidating world of coding into an accessible playground for everyone. From our MySpace H...
196 | Is AI Unfaithful? ft. Claude AGAIN
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered if your AI tools are telling you the whole truth? 🤔 Join us for a fascinating dive into Anthropic's eye-opening research on AI Ch...
195 | Adaptive Learning with AI ft. Alma AI
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 195, Josh and Will share their journeys teaching students at various levels, from collegiate, Taekwondo, to faculty training, revealing the...
194 | Slow Down ft. Reflection App
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the importance of slowing down in our fast-paced, tech-rich world. We often worship speed, which prevents us from taking t...
193 | Grass Is Greener ft. Descript
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss a concerning trend in tech: sudden, dramatic price increases with no new features. Using Streamyard as our main example—...
192 | Are There AI Experts? ft. Humane Tech
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we prepare students and employees for a future with AI? This episode explores whether we should prioritize specialized AI skills like prompt en...
191 | How to Build an AI Dust Buddy
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue exploring AI assistants and how they can revolutionize work and education. This week, we're taking it a step further ...
190 | Clean Up with an AI Dust Buddy
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discover how AI assistants are revolutionizing workplace efficiency and education! We dive deep into how AI buddies can transform ...
189 | To Cite or Not to Cite AI? ft. Perplexity AI
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the tricky topic of AI usage and attribution. We've been exploring the practical applications of AI tools like Perpl...
188 | Using AI to Make Games..AGAIN ft. Rosebud AI
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the HiTech podcast, we explore game creation with the AI platform @rosebud-ai We experiment with building a tank game using var...
187 | Learning? on YouTube: Pie Bake Off
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can we learn effectively from YouTube? Is formal education still necessary? We explore these questions by putting YouTube learning to the test. In our...
186 | Learning? on YouTube: Bidet Install
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can we learn effectively from YouTube? Is formal education still necessary? We explore these questions by putting YouTube learning to the test. In our...
185 | Learning? on YouTube: Elvish
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.Want to build your business like we have? Join us over at Notion by sign...
184 | Using AI to Make Games ft. ChatGPT
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Will and Josh demonstrate how to use #ai to code and create games from scratch by building a tank game live with #chatgpt. Watch to l...
183 | Die SCORM Die ft. Storyline
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get a bit nerdy as we discuss the best way to export and integrate digital course content. Will shares how xAPI and AICC configura...
182 | Is AI Okay at Work? & Claude
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Josh and Will have been using AI at work more and more. However, some are still wondering if it's okay to use at all. Join us for this conversatio...
181 | Continuous Course Improvement & OSCQR ft. Robin S Jeffers
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the course design world, what does it take to actually revise and refine existing courses? We know it takes a lot, but listen in to this conversati...
180 | Eliminate Effort with AI & ElevenLabs
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can we eliminate manual effort with AI? What can AI do for us in our day-to-day jobs? Check out our chat on the ways we're using AI today. Also, E...
179 | L&D Hot Takes! 🔥
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will and Josh bring their lists of hot takes. Strap in for a lotta laughs, and a good time! For more on our conversation, check out the episode page...
178 | Design a Successful Course
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 178, we kick off 2025 by returning to the conversation that inspired us to create the podcast: designing a successful online course. Over t...
177 | Best Holiday Tech Ever ft. Steven Miletto
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 177, we end our holiday episodes and our year with the man, the myth, the legend...Steven Miletto! Steve joins us to help answer the questi...
176 | Holiday Teach Tech Well
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 176, we continue our holiday episodes! In this episode, we share how to teach tech well. Whether you are formally training people or teachi...
175 | Holiday Together Tech
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 175, we kick off our holiday episodes! In this episode, we share tech that has helped us bring people together for the holidays. Josh share...
174 | Human Tech: Thoughtfully Evaluate
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 174, we continue our Human Tech series, exploring how to thoughtfully evaluate your technology use. We discuss ways to assess whether techn...
173 | Human Tech: Cautious Creativity
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 173, we continue our Human Tech series, focusing on the importance of approaching tech with cautious creativity. We talk about how we shoul...
172 | Human Tech: Be Clear on Why
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 172, we continue our Human Tech series, focusing on the importance of clarity in our relationship with technology. This thought-provoking c...
171 | Human Tech: Human Nature
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 171, we kick off our Human Tech series, discussing the four ways we can successfully manage our relationship with technology. In this thoug...
170 | Scary Tech
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this spine-chilling Halloween episode of Hitech Podcast, we dive into the terrifying world of tech practices. Join us as we rate the scariness of ...
169 | Write First, Meet Later ft. Writebook
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 169, we continue Season 8 by discussing the importance of online collaboration and writing-first approaches. In this thought-provoking convers...
168 | Reclaiming the Internet ft. Bryan from HAX
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 168 we kick off Season 8 with Bryan Ollendyke, a web developer and educator from Penn State, discussing his innovative movement HAX (https://h...
167 | Roasting Wasteful Big Tech ft. Framework
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 167 of the Hitech podcast, we're roasting big tech's wasteful practices that force us to spend more and create tech waste. But fear not! We...
166 | QR Adventures ft. Sophie Youngs
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 166 features a good friend of the podcast, Sophie Youngs from the Under the Hat Podcast! In this exciting discussion, we explore Sophie's inn...
165 | Evaluating without an instructor? ft. Typeform
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 165, we tackle the question: Can evaluation be done without an instructor, and if so, how? Will and Josh discuss the importance of instruct...
164 | Social Media Ruining the World?
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 164 features our Social Media Manager, Chris Crosdale again! In this thought-provoking discussion, we dive deep into the controversial topic:...
163 | Tech Savvy & Authentic Social Media ft. Chris Crosdale
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 163 features our friend and newest team member, Chris Crosdale. We discuss Chris's experience in social media, how he used technology to f...
162 | AI, Storytelling & Space Pirates
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 162 of the Hitech Podcast, we dive deep into our three-week journey of creating an engaging and fun learning experience we call the “Smo...
161 | Dadsigner: Agile Digital Collaboration
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Hitech Podcast, we sit down with Michael Smith, known as the Dadsigner, to explore his agile collaboration techniques in digit...
160 | Consulting in Ed-tech & Goblin Tools
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 160 of the HiTech Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome back Renee Dawson.. This time around, Renee delves deeper into her rich and varied ex...
159 | Old Tech Wars with Steven Miletto
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 159 of the HiTech Podcast, we host our first Old Tech Wars! We dive into a friendly competition with our old friend, Steven Miletto, the h...
158 | Try Everything, Do Nothing
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools, we delve into the crucial topic of prioritiz...
157 | Thinking Outside Your Inbox
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 157, we continue our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools. Too often we have seen people who try to ...
156 | Anxiety Relief in a Tech-Crazy World
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 156 continues our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools. Over the years, we have discovered game-changin...
155 | What essential types of tools do we need to be productive in a tech heavy world?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 155 continues our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools. Over the years, we have discovered game-changin...
154 | Why Isn’t Technology Making Us More Productive?
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 154 kicks off our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools. Over the years, we have discovered game-changin...
153 | Meet the New HiTech Podcast
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 7 is finally here, and so is the new HiTech Podcast! In this episode, we finally tell you about the business we started last year, and we discu...
152 | How to retain Teachers and staff plus a look at Synthesia
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Hitech Podcast, we dive into the critical issue of retaining teachers and staff in educational institutions. We explore how ret...
151 | Master Stress-Free Living: How to Tame Notifications & Save Time with Loom's AI Video Magic
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed by constant notifications? In this episode, we tackle the #stress and #chaos caused by notifications and share strategies to regai...
150 | How Topia Makes the Internet More Human with Spatial Video & Interactivity ft. CEO Daniel
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the HiTech Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Liebeskind, the CEO of @Topiaio to explore how his passion for gaming and vision for a...
149 | Is it Time to Ditch Turnitin and AI Checkers? Plus, a Dive into Lucidspark
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Hitech Podcast, we explore the effectiveness of @turnitin #plagiarism and #ai checkers. We question whether they...
148 | Is Remote Proctoring More Harmful than Helpful? + looking at Vectormagic, unDraw, & Coolors.co
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Hitech Podcast, debrief on Will's experience with remote proctoring for an online exam and we discuss whether we...
147 | Creating Equitable Math Tutoring with AI ft. Simon Nicholas from Archer
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the Hitech Podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Simon Nicholas from Archer. Simon is revolutionizing the world of ma...
146 | Learning to Master Grant Writing and Podcasting in Education with Christie Cloud
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Hitech Podcast, we're delighted to welcome back Christie Cloud, an experienced educator and friend of the show. We kick off...