Material is a weekly discussion about the Google and Android universe. Your intrepid hosts try to answer the question, “What holds up the digital world?” The answer, so far, is that it’s Google all the way down.

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    Latest Episodes

    #110: The Camera Wars, Begun They Have

    August 4th, 2017 · 74 minutes

    Andy has feels about cameras. Flo has feels about marketing jargon. Russell just has no feels, he's a heartless Australian. This week we talk Z Force scratching, E Plus battery life and the drugs beings smoked in Moto's Marketing Department.

    #109: If You Can Drop A Baby, You Can Drop A Camera

    July 28th, 2017 · 70 minutes

    Flo attends and exclusive Asus event. Andy attends an exclusive Moto event. Russell sits at home in his pants (the British meaning btw) and downloads the latest Android O preview.

    #108: Too Many Hits

    July 21st, 2017 · 63 minutes

    Andy runs a blind camera test...the results may shock you! Flo heads to the city to augment her reality. Russell transgresses against the One True TV Platform and buys into WebOS.

    We also talk image processing, Google Glass.

    #107: You Say Saltine I Say Salada

    July 14th, 2017 · 71 minutes

    Episode 107 is our best yet! Flo joins us permanently! Andy befriends statues and paintings. Russell is swiping to Google Now like it's 2014. We also talk Cookie Monster, transparency and rumours. Everybody loves rumours.

    #106: If Google Were A Mean Girl

    July 6th, 2017 · 71 minutes

    Flo and Andy are super excited about a tiny phone made of jelly. Russell wants to prove he's a super fan by importing the Note 7, non-ASPLODE edition. The show takes a trip down memory lane before ending on the news of the Google News redesign.

    #105: Digital Intimacy

    June 30th, 2017 · 71 minutes

    Andy gets mad at Google Docs. Russell gets mad at Bixby. Flo ponders the meaning of sharing photos in our modern world. We also talk about the EU dinging Google to the tune of two point four BILLION euros.

    #104: O Bixby, Bixby! Wherefore Art Thou Bixby

    June 23rd, 2017 · 71 minutes

    Andy loves notifications. Russell hates colours. Flo is worried she's going to hurt Bixby's feelings. That's right folks, it's another Material episode featuring OnePlus, Samsung, Google Backup and more!

    #103: Coalers And Uties

    June 15th, 2017 · 79 minutes

    Andy gets a YouTube strike. Russell still thinks his S8 is cool. Flo goes to town with a FLIR camera to prove him wrong. Manu leaves the Apple orchard and brings his chips to Google.

    #102: Wholesome Wondrous Distinguished Conference

    June 8th, 2017 · 72 minutes

    Andy and Russell talk WWDC and Android Wear 2.0! But before you tune out, they break down some legit FUD that Mr Cooking Man was throwing out in Google's direction and also discuss what they love (and don't love) about Android Wear.

    #101: Here Kitty Kitty

    June 1st, 2017 · 76 minutes

    Andy gets a book of photos. Russell smashes a Pixel for science. Kelly can't help but wonder if, essentially, our hosts are mad. We also cover the Essential Phone, more dog and cat news as well as Android Wear 2 and much more.