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

    #10: There...Are...Four...Colors

    September 3rd, 2015 · 55 minutes

    Today's journey includes the mystery of logo redesigns, the wonder of Android Wear on iOS and the most expensive wall clock you've ever owned. If you don't tap that download button right now you're missing out sheeple!

    We also discover that Andy has tried a lot of devices because he's a journalist, Yasmine because she has friends...and Russell.…

    #9: Let’s Stay Together

    August 27th, 2015 · 68 minutes

    Android Wear gets an update that brings us closer together. People shove the S Pen where it doesn't belong. Samsung screws up again. Google Now breakup rumors and a whole lot of Motorola love. What could it possible be? Why a new episode of Material of course!

    #8: Ara You Excited for S'mores?

    August 20th, 2015 · 59 minutes

    Marshmallow Robots smothering you while you sleep. Robots opening doors. Robots playing football. Robots being pushed over. It's Robots all the way down...also WiFi is back baby, thanks to onHub! Ara you excited yet? Assemble your phone and join us!

    #7: Alphabet Soup

    August 13th, 2015 · 56 minutes

    A is for Android. G is for Google. W is for WTF. This week our hosts try to dissect the news that Google is rebranding parts of itself under the 'Alphabet' umbrella. What does it all mean? Will there still be free burritos? All this and our hosts still manage to pack in a few listener questions. It's like a gift to you, on your birthday. Happy bir…

    #6: Plus You

    August 6th, 2015 · 58 minutes

    This week the team ponders the big questions of our time. What's the future of Google+, one of the most ambitious projects Google has ever undertaken? Is there really free beer being given away in Australia? Is VR the next big thing for Google? Why aren't more people upset that Virtual Reality is an oxymoron?

    #5: Who Makes This Stuff?!

    July 30th, 2015 · 68 minutes

    This week the Material Manufacturing Analysts examine the top makers of Android phones and what makes them tick. How do the flagship phones stack up? What is the philosophy behind each device? Why do updates take so long? Rooting? All this and more!

    #4: Near. Far. Wherever you are...

    July 23rd, 2015 · 52 minutes

    This week our hosts interview two amazing guests from the Google Nearby team to get the low down on this new and exciting technology. Tune in for some fun inside stories and stay for the free app ideas like the Andy Destressinator 2000. You're welcome.

    #3: Google When? Google Now!

    July 16th, 2015 · 55 minutes

    Machine Learning, Deep Neural Networks and Full Knowledge Graphs are fun, but what have they done for us lately? This week the Material Full Stack Ninja's explore the world of Google Now and context aware devices.

    #2: Wear a Fit Cat Rocket Ship

    July 9th, 2015 · 53 minutes

    This week our hosts explore the world of wearables, specifically Android Wear watches. They manage to do so without using a single watch pun, which, you have to hand it to them is quite impressive!

    #1: Switcheroo

    July 2nd, 2015 · 44 minutes

    This week Andy, Russell and Yasmine explore what enticed them switch to Android, what keeps them there and the role koalas with spy skills play in global espionage.