Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

Do Earbuds Need a Touchscreen and Last Minute Apple Predictions

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week there were a ton of fun and quirky gadgets to discuss including a pair of earbuds with a screen on the charging case and curved gaming monit...

What We Expect from the Apple Event!

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marques and Andrew discuss a few quick topics of the week (like the new Dodge Charger having a a "fake" engine sound) before diving deep into what the...

Android 13 and a Tesla Swimming Pool?

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marques and Andrew talk about a Tesla swimming pool that popped up near a few Superchargers, the new Polestar EV set to come out in 2026, an...

Samsung's Stacked Unpacked Event and the Start of Smartphone Season

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marques, Andrew, and David discuss the Samsung Flip4 and Fold4, the Galaxy Watch5 Pro, and assess their beginning of the year predictions. Catch our ...

The Current State of Social Media and Marques's Toxic Trait

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marques and Andrew dive deep into the new EV tax credit bill and talk about which cars will and won't benefit from it. Then they talk about ...

Talking Glitterbomb, Creative Engineering, and Storytelling with Mark Rober!

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marques speaks with fellow YouTuber Mark Rober! If you've ever wondered how Mark plans a video or how frisbees stay in the air this is the e...

Pixel 6a, M2 MacBook Air, and Hyundai Concept Cars!

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Andrew is out of the office, so David joins Marques to talk about all of the new gadgets that have come out including Apple's new M2 MacBook...

Nothing Phone (1) Review and Explaining JWST’s First Images!

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marques and Andrew discuss the Nothing Phone (1) now that the full review is finally out! Then David chats with Dr. Stefanie Milam from NASA...

This Could Be The Best Smartphone Camera

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we had a few rapid-fire topics as Marques and Andrew discuss everything from the new Xiaomi 12S Ultra smartphone to Tesla vehicles automatic...

New Sony Gaming Lineup and Hyundai’s Ioniq 6

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marques and Andrew start this week's episode off by talking about the newly announced Hyundai Ioniq 6 and compare it to other EV's on the market. Afte...

The M2 MacBook Pro and Nothing Phone are WEIRD

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marques and Andrew discuss the new M2 MacBook Pro and try to figure out who exactly should buy it. After that, they dig go deep on the Nothi...

RIP to Internet Explorer and New EV Talk

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with a good old-fashioned Waveform episode! Marques and Andrew start off by talking about the end of Internet Explorer and Andrew has a bri...

Talking WWDC and M2 with Tim Millet and Bob Borchers!

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Marques and Andrew recap their trip to Cupertino for WWDC, PLUS an interview with Apple VP's Tim Millet and Bob Borchers! Special thanks to...

How Tom Scott Makes Videos

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Scott comes to the studio to talk with Marques and Andrew about everything from YouTube Shorts to sky diving! Plus, he shows us how fast he can ty...

Waveform’s Spicy Tech Takes: Hot Ones Edition

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marques and Andrew talk about what it was like to shoot an F-150 Lightning with another F-150 Lightning. Then we go right into a Hot Ones-in...

DALL-E 2 Recap and the Perfect Mini-Android Phone

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There wasn't any big news this week but there's still plenty to talk about! First, Marques and Andrew discuss the latest MKBHD video about DALL-E 2, w...

Google I/O Recap: Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Buds Pro!

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Google I/O happened this week and there is a ton to go over. David joins Marques and Andrew this week to go over everything from the new Pixel phones ...

Streamers Aren't Happy with Twitch and Subaru Fails to Impress

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marques is back! Fresh from the Met Gala, Marques and Andrew spend the first few minutes recapping the experience before diving right into the potenti...

Google's Pixel Watch and Talking Magic with David Blaine

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marques was out for the day but thankfully he pre-recorded a chat with David Blaine about magic and Youtube. For the rest of the episode Andrew is joi...

The Most Powerful Telescope Ever Made

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have another longform episode! David got a little obsessed with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) a few months ago and spent hours an...

The Delorean is Back and so is Right to Repair

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Before talking about iFixit, Apple, and Youtube spam comments, Marques and Andrew dig into some EV news. First, they talk about the hype of the new EV...

Mac Pro Story Time, r/Place Recap, and an Interview with Jad Abumrad

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marques and Andrew jump right into the thick of it discussing Twitter working on the edit button. Then they get into the Mac Pro trade-in that Marques...

How to Game Spotify and Dyson’s Insane Headphones

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marques and Andrew discuss how some people could potentially be gaming Spotify through playlists before jumping into the new Samsung M8 Monitor and a ...

Much Ado About Nothing and Mac Studio

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marques and Andrew go over the Nothing Phone 1 announcement (if you can call it that) and give some final thoughts on the new Apple Mac Studio and Stu...

Apple Really Loves Cameras and EV Startups Want Your Money

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marques and Andrew discuss the latest moves by Vimeo, Apple events becoming more and more focused on the cameras, and EV startups doing whatever it ta...

New Mac Studio, M1 Ultra, and More from Apple’s Spring Event!

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In case you missed it there was an Apple event this week! Marques and Andrew discuss all of the new products that were announced including the new iPh...

Polestar O2 Concept Car and Steam Deck Impressions

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marques and Andrew dive head first into a ton of EV news including some Rivian confusion and the new Polestar O2 concept car. Then they talk about Tik...

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Impressions and OnePlus' First Folding Phone!

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marques and Andrew give some first impressions on the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra before talking about a JerryRigEverything video where Zack crack...

EVs During the Super Bowl and iMessage Reactions on Android

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marques and Andrew start off by going over all of the electric vehicle commercials from the Super Bowl last Sunday. After that, they bring on David Im...

The Man Behind Wordle

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung Unpacked happened this week and have the phones in hand! Marques and Andrew go over the S22 and the S22 Ultra before having a chat with Josh W...

TikTok vs YouTube with Hank Green

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It isn't often that Marques speaks with someone who has been making videos on YouTube for longer than he has! In this one we bring on Hank Green to ta...

Episode 100: Tesla Cybertruck Reactions, 5G vs Planes, and Q&A!

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's our 100th episode! First Marques and Andrew have Adam on to unbox the YouTube plaques and react to the Tesla Cybertruck. Then they bring on David...

Microsoft Buys Activision for $69 BILLION and Saying Goodbye to YouTube Originals

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marques and Andrew talk for a bit about what's happening with the Ford F-150 Lightning and car dealerships before getting into the big news of the wee...

Let's Talk about Pixel 6 Pro Bugs, iMessage vs RCS...and Wordle

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There was a lot that happened this week but before digging into the serious news, Marques introduces Andrew to the viral daily word puzzle game Wordle...

Gadgets of CES 2022 and Predictions Gone Wrong

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CES 2022 is here but seeing as we're not there in person, Marques and Andrew decided to make a game out of some of the weirder and more interesting ga...

Tech We Want to See in 2022!

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the final podcast episode of 2021! Last week we looked back at the past year and reminisced about what some of our favorite moments were as well ...

Our Favorite Tech and Moments of 2021!

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the holiday season so the team got together to recap what a crazy year 2021 has been for tech (and for us). Marques and Andrew sit down with each...

Is This Our Favorite Folding Phone?

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the year comes to an end, Marques and Andrew have a grab bag of news topics they discuss before they dive deeper into the new Oppo Find N folding p...

Sustainable Smartphones, A Retractable Camera, and Pixel watch rumors!

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marques and Andrew talk a little bit about everything. First, they go over a new electric flying vehicle from Sweden before diving into some...

How MrBeast’s Squid Game was Made with SoKrispyMedia

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marques and Andrew sit down with Sam and Micah of SoKrispyMedia to discuss the visual effects from the viral 'Squid Game' video with MrBeast. Sam, Mic...

A Streamlabs Explainer, Adele Saves Spotify, and Reviewing Every Google Phone!

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We hope everyone is enjoying the holiday but there's still news to talk about! In this one, Marques and Andrew talk about the newest Oppo teaser and A...

Apple Changes Course on Right to Repair

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marques and Andrew talk about the breaking news that Apple will allow people to repair their own iPhones! Seems like a pretty big W for the ...

Sony Xperia Pro-i, a USB-C iPhone, and Twitter Blue!

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marques and Andrew discuss some of the bigger headlines in the world of tech from the past two weeks. They go over the first ever USB-C iPho...

The Creator Economy and Being a YouTuber with Colin & Samir

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marques and Andrew aren't alone this week! As you can see from the title, Colin & Samir dropped by to talk about the business of being a YouTuber and ...

A Deeper Look at the Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marques is back from his Ultimate Frisbee tournament and dives right into the news with Andrew. First they talk about how the tournament went before j...

Apple's New Macbook Pros, the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, and more!

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Techtober is in full swing! This week Marques and Andrew go over the new gadgets from the Apple event. They discuss the new AirPods, the new M1 Pro an...

Techtober Grab Bag: Audi, Vive, Plus some Q&A

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Techtober is here! This week is the calm before the storm as Marques and Andrew discuss what they expect from the Apple, Google, and Samsung events ne...

New Surface Laptops and a Day Without Facebook

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marques and Andrew talk about Facebook being down for almost an entire day. They go over what happened and why the memes were hilarious. The...

Tesla’s Full Self Driving Rollout with Quinn from Snazzy Labs

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marques and Andrew talk about the new Amazon Astro robot for a bit before getting Quinn from Snazzy Labs on the phone to dig deep into the T...

The New Space Race!

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're back with another special episode! David comes on to lead Marques and Andrew through a discussion about internet for all via Starlink ...

New iPhones, iPad Mini, and all the other Apple things!

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marques and Andrew go over everything from the new Apple Event. They start off with some related Apple news first, and then dig right into a...

TikTok Outperforms YouTube, Another Google Service, and EV Delays

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Marques and Andrew get back to some of the news that has been causing discussions around the studio. From a certain electric ve...

1000 Mile EV Road Trip Recap

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Marques and Andrew bring David Imel back on to talk about the giant road trip that the team took earlier this week. The whole p...

Tesla Bot: Is a Humanoid Robot a Good Idea?

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Marques and Andrew discuss the new, slightly crazy announcement from Tesla: the Tesla Bot! Tesla Bot is a planned humanoid robot that will ...

Car YouTube & the Tesla Model S Plaid with Doug DeMuro!

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Marques sits down with Doug DeMuro and discusses how Doug got his start on YouTube, how he shoots his car videos, and his experience with t...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 & Z Flip 3 Deep Dive!

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Marques and Andrew discuss whether the iPhone 13 will be called the 12s or 14 due to an age-old American superstition. Then, Andrew has a p...

Tesla Full Self-Driving Subscription & Google Pixel 6 Breakdown

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Marques and Andrew discuss the new Tesla full self-driving subscription model and if they think it's actually worth it. Then, David Imel jo...

Samsung Folding Rumors, the New Nothing Earbuds(1), & Big Tesla Announcements!

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Smartphone season is almost upon us as Marques and Andrew talk through all of the latest smartphone rumors and what they're expecting to see this fall...

An Inside Look at the Tesla Model S Plaid!

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Marques took delivery on his Tesla Model S Plaid, so we thought we'd change up the format a bit and actually record the podcast inside the ...

Space Tourism is Here! Would You Go?

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Marques and Andrew cover all the big stories of the tech world: the phenomenon of Apple never showing 69 degrees, United Airlines buying 10...

Canada Bans Sale of Fuel-Burning Cars!

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a trip to the Sierra Nevada testing the best cameras for hiking, Andrew is back! And he has returned in the nick of time, as we've got a full ra...

Sony Xperia 1 III & the Creator Economy

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back to our bread and butter this week with lots of tech news to discuss! While Andrew is vacationing in the mountains of the west coast, David ...

Tech Trivia Gameshow!

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With an abnormally slow news week wrapping up, Marques and Andrew battle it out in a fan-driven tech trivia show hosted by David Imel and Adam Molina!...

Tesla Model S Plaid Reaction!

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Marques and Andrew take a quick look at the top internet browsers in the world, Facebook's potential new smart watch, then some...

Twitter Blue and WWDC!

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Marques and Andrew quickly cover stories like Twitter Blue, top grossing iPhone games, and a huge internet outage caused accidentally....

World's Fastest Charging & World's Fastest Car!

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we take a quick look at Xioami's insanely fast 200W charging and Rimac's new fastest car in the world: the Nevera. Then, we discuss the int...

Android 12 and the M1 iMac!

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we take a deep dive into the many announcements from Google I/O, before we welcome David Imel to the episode, who brings us an interview wi...

Right to Repair Deep Dive!

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After making a recent MKBHD Right to Repair video, Marques and Andrew take to Waveform to dive a bit deeper into the topic and discuss how Right to Re...

YouTube Shorts vs. TikTok

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Marques and Andrew start the pod with two brand-new EV announcements: the Ford F-150 and Subaru Solterra. They then ponder the reasons why ...

Our First Video Podcast!

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, our first-ever dual-release of both audio and video, Marques and Andrew break down all the latest tech news headlines, includi...

Hoverboards, Teleportation, & More with Neil DeGrasse Tyson!

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marques sits down with Neil DeGrasse Tyson to talk about a multitude of past and future tech products for MKBHD's YouTube Original Series, "Retro Tech...

Apple's Spring Event! AirTags, M1 iPad, and Colorful iMacs

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we cover everything that Apple unveiled during their "Spring Loaded" event. From the small announcements like a purple iPhone, new Apple TV ...

The Rise and Fall of Boosted Boards

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Boosted Boards was one of the fastest growing companies of the mid 2010's, but in March 2020, they shut their doors for good. Why? What happened? In t...

Google Creating Their Own SoC? What Are the Benefits of an EV Pickup Truck?

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we give our final goodbye to LG Mobile, discuss several Pixel rumors and their potential new Google-made SoC, before debating where the EV ...

Is Clubhouse Just a Feature? Should YouTube Disable the Dislike Button?

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Marques and Andrew quickly rank some of the best and worst April Fools' Day articles and videos on the web, before having a lively debate a...

Did Hype Hurt the OnePlus 9? Is LG Done Making Phones?

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At long last, we finally stop talking about NFTs and get back to our bread and butter. We start by covering the possible demise of LG's mobile device ...

The Beeple Interview: Creating Online & the Future of NFTs

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're ridiculously lucky to have the super-talented Beeple on Waveform this week. In a 45-minute interview, he discusses how he's grown as an artist/c...

The Marques vs. Andrew Trivia Showdown & Long-form Video Analytics on YouTube!

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode begins with a rapid-fire news segment covering the major headlines in the tech world, followed by a chat about our experience in t...

Our First FPV Drone Experience & What's the Deal with Clubhouse?

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode is an absolute grab bag of topics so buckle up, folks. We're going to talk a little bit about NBA Top Shot and how to mint an NFT,...

NFTs Explained with Justin Maller!

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have likely been taking over your news feed in the last few weeks, as they certainly have ours. With an almost Gamestop-esq...

Why Doesn't Traditional Media Follow the Same Rules as Influencers?

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a quick, but timely update about Android OS dessert names, Marques and Andrew dive head-first into the weeds surrounding influencer-disclosure f...

The Super Bowl's Weird Camera, Audi's New EV, & Ads on Smartphones

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we discuss the odd focus issues with the new on-field Super Bowl cameras, the rumors surrounding the Amazon Alexa Command Hub, and a truly ...

Folding Huawei Mate Xs First Impressions, Explaining MKBHD Video Intros, & Truly Wireless Charging

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Several people asked about our impressive camera shots in the Galaxy S21 review, so we pull back the curtains on how we created our crazy intro and "f...

Our Early 2021 Rumor Roundup! A Tesla Model S Refresh? Could We Lose LG or Huawei Smartphones? A Macbook Pro SD Card Slot Revival?

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have a ton of 2021 rumors to catch up on as January comes to a close. In typical Waveform fashion, we read some very faint tech rumors and then wil...

Mr. Beast's Journey to 50M Subscribers, His Current Content Strategy, & Critiques of the MKBHD Channel

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mr. Beast is arguably one of the largest YouTube creators in recent digital history. He literally lives and breathes YouTube and YouTube content strat...

A Virtual CES, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Event, & EV Cannonball Record Holder Kyle Conner

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Like a lot of things, CES looks slightly different this year. We take a quick look at some of the tech items making their way into the news from the v...

Our 2021 Smartphone Rumors/Predictions & the Taycan Sets a New Cross-Country Cannonball Record

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's our first episode of 2021 and the start of our new weekly episode schedule! We kick it off by taking a look at the Porsche Taycan setting a new e...

US Banning DJI, Apple's Spurned Acquisition of Tesla, & Our 2020 Tech Awards!

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this, our last Waveform episode of 2020, we take a look at the big end-of-year tech stories like DJI potentially being banned in the US, Elon menti...

Can Insects Save Folding Phones? Why are Airpods Max $550? What is Instagram Lite?

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we take a look at so-called "luxury iPhones" to see if they're legit or not. Next, we reminisce about the olden days of simple...

A Portless iPhone Chat with Mark Gurman, $500 Airpods Max, & Samsung's Disappearing Charging Brick

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we prepare to wrap up the longest year in history, 2020, we discuss several of the latest tech news stories: Apple releases their insanely expensiv...

Our Black Friday Rules, a Blind Smartphone Camera Bracket, & the Future of Apple Silicon

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Andrew pitches his new Mario Kart game mode, Marques gets his hopes up regarding Apple's new M1 chip, and then we go over some Bla...

Apple's Bob Borchers and Tim Millet Talk the M1 Chip & Brandon Havard Explains Cinematic Intros

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we dive briefly into Bunny the talking dog and the PS5 launch, before sitting down with Apple's Bob Borchers, VP of Product Marketing, and Tim ...

LG Rollable Phone, Apple Silicon Event, & How We Survived Techtober

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, we dissect LG's new concept rollable phone patent and preview Apple's upcoming Silicon event. Lastly, we hit up the Twitter ma...

Playstation 5 vs Xbox Series X, Amazon Opens Your Razr Box, & Embargoes That Go Too Far

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The first thing we cover on today's episode is the fact that YOU NEED TO VOTE. Then, we move on to slightly less important things like AMD's new graph...

In the Heart of Smartphone Season: New iPhones, LG Wing, & the Smartphone Price Sweet Spot!

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're in the deep, beating heart of smartphone season! With three big new phone events since our last episode, we revisit our power rankings, cover se...

PC Gaming, New Consoles, & the RTX 30 Series with Maingear!

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our very special guests this week, Maingear Founder Wallace Santos and Marketing Director Ron Reed, join us to discuss the state of the PC gaming comm...

The Surface Duo w/ Microsoft CPO Panos Panay & LG's Unique New Swivel Phone

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft Chief Product Officer, Panos Panay, joins us to give a behind the scenes look into the development of the Microsoft Surface Duo, all the way...

Talking Tech with Mark Zuckerberg: Uncut

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we have a special bonus episode of Waveform! We recently had an interview with Mark Zuckerberg in our series "Talking Tech" on the MKBHD channe...

An Unboxing of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 in the Arizona Desert

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we take a slightly different approach and open the episode with the epic tale of our hectic start to "Techtember". We present a detailed re...

Microsoft Surface Duo, Samsung "Nope" 20, & an Airpower Competitor

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we announce some exciting upcoming schedule additions for Waveform. We then move on to cover a multitude of new products includ...