Logging In is where Kali and Techie connect each week (unless life happens) to unpack what’s happening in culture, technology, politics, and the news — from two different sides of the country.From the White House to Silicon Valley, viral stories to AI experiments, the show gets into how technology and culture collide and what it all means in real life.Kali brings cultural context, the headlines people are talking about, and what she’s seeing from the West Coast.Techie digs into the tech stories that often get overlooked, explaining what’s happening behind the scenes, how it works, and why people outside the tech world should care — with observations from the East Coast.

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What really happens when you click that checkout button? And what happens when a business gets paid, ships the product, and then the money disappears?This week on Logging In, Kali and Techie welcome special guest Victor Popovics, an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in e-commerce and the founder of Avendo, a financial technology company looking to change how businesses process credit card payments.Victor takes us behind the scenes of something we all do without thinking twice. Whether you’re shopping on Amazon or running your own business, there’s a lot happening between clicking pay and seeing that payment approved.But things get especially interesting when Victor shares how his business lost $5,000 in a fraudulent transaction. The merchandise was shipped, the bank took the money back, and the business was left with nothing.The conversation also gets into hidden processing fees, why small businesses don’t always get the best rates, how payment security works, the differences between credit cards and Zelle, and why switching payment processors isn’t always as simple as it sounds.Victor also introduces Avendo and explains how his company is working to bring competition between payment processors to individual transactions.It’s a side of online shopping most of us never see, but one that affects nearly every purchase we make.We are not endorsing Avendo or its services, and we were not paid for this interview. The conversation is intended for informational purposes only.Featuring Victor Popovics of AvendoWebsite: https://avendo.tech Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

The Hidden World of Credit Card Payments, Fraud, and the Real Cost of Clicking Pay

What really happens when you click Pay? Kali and Techie welcome Victor Popovics of Avendo to uncover hidden credit card processing fees, payment security, and the $5,000 fraud that left his business without the money or merchandise. Plus, why small businesses may be paying more than they realize.

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038 - The $5,000 Scam and What Happens After You Click Pay — Featuring Victor Popovics

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What happens when Twitter disappears…but everybody still wants to build the next Twitter?This week on Logging In, Kali and Techie revisit a story they actually tried to talk about before — except Techie’s kid accidentally unplugged the system halfway through recording and part of the episode was lost.And apparently a lot can change between recordings.The Twitter-inspired service they had been discussing lost its court battle involving the original Twitter and is now Tweet.app. That opens up a much bigger conversation about the growing number of platforms trying to capture the space Twitter once occupied — including Bluesky, Threads, Fanbase Spark and more.But building another social network is one thing. Convincing people to actually use it is another.Kali and Techie talk about why people stick with the platforms and brands they already know, what it takes for a new social network to break through, and whether any of these alternatives can become the place everyone actually checks every day.With everybody fighting for the space Twitter once dominated, is the bird’s crown finally up for grabs? Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

037 - Tweet.app, Bluesky, Threads, Fanbase Spark: Is the Bird’s Crown Up for Grabs?

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Please don’t follow us. Seriously. Every new follower could make it more expensive to sponsor Logging In.This week, Kali and Techie accidentally turn the episode into a live business meeting as Techie reveals that he grabbed the Logging In Show name across just about every social platform he could find. Then comes the bigger experiment: what if sponsorships started at practically nothing and increased as the audience grew? That sends the conversation down the rabbit hole of how people actually get attention online—from creators making money with bizarre sponsorship ideas to a bowling alley cat becoming a mascot and a fake wedding that failed to fool the parents but managed to fool the internet. The episode also opens with the confusion surrounding reports of Dolly Parton’s death, including the strange moment when Techie saw the news, searched for confirmation, found reports calling it a hoax—and then learned later that the original report was real. Sometimes the internet makes sense. This isn&#39;t one of those times. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

Zero followers, free sponsorships, fake weddings, viral cats, and figuring out the internet as we go.

Techie surprises Kali with a plan to grow Logging In: claim the show&#39;s name everywhere, start with zero followers, and make sponsorships more expensive every time somebody follows. They also get into viral cats, a fake wedding that fooled the internet, and the confusing online reports surrounding Dolly Parton’s death.

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036 - Please Don’t Follow Us: Every Follower Raises the Price!

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What happens when AI companies need more training data and start turning to physical books?This week on Logging In, Kali and Techie talk about the growing demand for books as AI companies look for more material to train their systems. That leads to a bigger question: what happens to rare, forgotten, or out-of-print books when copies start disappearing?Techie makes the case for rescuing the books worth preserving before they become harder to find, while Kali looks at what it means when technology starts changing the value of something as ordinary as an old book.It’s a conversation about AI, preservation, ownership, and why that dusty book sitting on a shelf might suddenly be more important than you think. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

What happens when AI companies start buying up the books we thought would always be there?

AI companies are hungry for more training data, and physical books are becoming part of the equation. Kali and Techie talk about what could happen to rare and forgotten books—and why it might be time to rescue a book before AI gets it.

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035 - Rescue a Book Before AI Gets It

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This week on Logging In, Techie and Kali dive into a world where everything seems to come with a catch. YouTube may be making it even harder for smaller creators to monetize, smart-home technology is turning into “Home as a Service,”and apparently even being single could cost you more when it comes to car insurance.Plus, Techie discovers a man literally living inside a billboard, Coyote vs. Acme gets a second life after nearly disappearing forever, and Facebook continues its quest to become even more deeply embedded in your phone.From 8,000 watch hours and 20 million Shorts views to subscription-powered homes and the strange economics of being unmarried, Techie and Kali ask a familiar question: when did everything become something else we have to pay for? Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

When YouTube Wants More, Your Home Becomes a Service, and Even Being Single Has a Price

Techie and Kali look at how quickly the rules of the digital world are changing. From YouTube potentially raising the bar for creators and Facebook expanding its presence across your phone, to smart-home features becoming another monthly subscription, technology increasingly feels like something you never truly finish paying for.

The conversation also ventures beyond tech into the strange stories shaping modern culture: a man living inside a billboard, the unlikely rescue of Coyote vs. Acme, and the surprising discussion over whether being single can mean paying more for car insurance.

At the center of Episode 034 is one question: Are companies making our lives better with technology—or simply finding more things they can charge us for?

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034 - YouTube Wants 8,000 Hours, Your House Wants a Subscription, and Insurance Wants You Married

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This week on Logging In, Techie and Kali dig into two stories that sound almost unbelievable. First, a security vulnerability involving Visa and Apple Pay raises the possibility of someone triggering a transaction of up to $10,000 through an iPhone—even while the phone is locked. The conversation turns to transit features, convenience versus security, and just how much trust we put into the devices sitting in our pockets.Then Kali brings a different kind of surprise: a California rental listing that reportedly included an additional $200-a-month fee for tenants who work from home. Is working remotely now something landlords can charge extra for? And where does a fee end and a “work-from-home tax” begin?Plus, Techie and Kali look at schools experimenting with a decidedly low-tech solution: taking away screens and bringing back paper, pencils, handwriting, and physical books—with some surprising results.From Apple Pay to remote work to classrooms going analog, Episode 033 asks whether technology is making life easier—or whether we&#39;re starting to pay for convenience in ways we never expected. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

When Convenience Gets Expensive: Apple Pay Security, Work-From-Home Fees, and Schools Going Back to Paper

In Episode 33 of Logging In, Techie and Kali look at what they call the new normal—a world where convenience keeps creating new risks, fees, and unintended consequences.

Techie breaks down a Visa and Apple Pay security issue involving transit mode that was demonstrated with a $10,000 transaction, raising questions about how secure digital wallets really are and why convenience features can sometimes open the door to unexpected vulnerabilities. The conversation also touches on viral prank videos that imitate the Apple Pay sound to make people think money has been stolen, and why that kind of stunt can become dangerous fast.
Kali then brings in a Northern California rental listing charging an extra $200 monthly work-from-home fee, even though utilities were already included in the rent. That leads to a broader discussion about where landlords draw the line between charging for housing and charging for how someone lives inside that housing.

The episode closes with a surprising education story: a high school teacher removed laptops and phones and brought back physical books, pencils, and paper. Students reportedly became more confident readers, wrote longer essays by hand, relied less on AI and Google, and felt less distracted.

From digital payments to remote work to classrooms going analog, Episode 33 asks whether all this progress is actually making everyday life better—or simply more complicated.

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033 - The New Normal: $10,000 From Apple Pay & a Tax for Working From Home

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Techie’s voice is finally back, but Logging In missed a week for an unusual reason: he and his family were tracking down a traffic cone from Scotland.In Episode 32, Techie explains how the Boston Cone became a symbol of the unexpected friendship between Boston and Scotland following the World Cup. The cone traveled first class from Glasgow, was fitted with a tracker, signed by Massachusetts leaders, and became the center of a real-life scavenger hunt that Techie and his children could not resist.The conversation then turns to the World Cup final, including its unusual halftime entertainment, the trophy presentation, President Trump’s extended appearance with the winning team, and reports that a significant portion of the champions’ prize money could be subject to United States taxes.From there, the algorithms take the show in several strange directions. Techie and Kali discuss a bizarre Big Brother twist involving former Survivor contestants, dinosaurs, time travel, and a contestant being thrown into a volcano before officially entering the game.Finally, Kali introduces Instacart’s AI-powered grocery carts. These carts can recognize products, track a shopper’s location, calculate a running total, and recommend coupons based on what is happening inside the aisle. That leads to questions about privacy, incorrect prices, shopping with children, and how long it will take before people begin trying to trick the carts into offering better deals.From a world-famous traffic cone to a grocery cart that knows what you are buying, Episode 32 proves that the strangest stories are often the ones your usual algorithm would never show you. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

How a viral traffic cone, AI grocery carts, Big Brother chaos, and the World Cup proved the internet always has one more strange story waiting.

Techie returns with his voice restored and explains why there was no episode the previous week: he and his family were busy tracking the Boston Cone.

The cone arrived from Scotland following the World Cup celebrations and became a symbol of the connection formed between Scotland and Boston. With a tracker hidden inside it, people could follow its journey through the city. Techie used the tracker to find the cone, take pictures with his children, and experience another unexpected chapter of the World Cup story firsthand.

Techie and Kali also look back at the World Cup final, discussing its unusual entertainment, the trophy ceremony, President Trump’s decision to remain onstage with the winning team, and the possibility that the United States could collect taxes from the champions’ prize money.

The episode then moves into reality television as *Big Brother* introduces a campy time-travel twist involving former *Survivor* contestants, dinosaurs, and a volcano. The conversation becomes even stranger when mentioning a previously discussed “cursed” personality appears to make Techie’s podcast equipment begin shaking.

Kali closes the episode with Instacart’s AI-powered grocery carts, which use cameras, weight sensors, location tracking, and artificial intelligence to recognize purchases and recommend products. Techie and Kali debate privacy, pricing, children removing items from the cart, shoppers gaming the coupon system, and whether the technology could either help or complicate family grocery shopping.

Episode 32 connects World Cup culture, reality television, artificial intelligence, shopping, and family life through the strange stories appearing across Techie and Kali’s very different algorithms.

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032 - The Traffic Cone That United Scotland and Boston

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In this episode of Logging In, Techie shares his firsthand experience spending time with Scotland&#39;s passionate Tartan Army and how that unexpected adventure led to another surprise—free tickets to see Young Washington.Along the way, Techie and Kali discuss what made both experiences memorable, the power of community, how historical storytelling is evolving, and why sometimes simply showing up opens doors you never expected. From passionate fans to creative marketing, this episode explores the connections between history, entertainment, and the moments that remind us the best stories often aren&#39;t planned.Join us as we log into Scotland, revolutionary history, and the unexpected opportunities that happen when curiosity leads the way. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

ow One Weekend Led to Scotland, History, and an Unexpected Movie

Techie takes listeners on a personal journey from spending time with Scotland&#39;s famous Tartan Army to unexpectedly receiving free tickets to *Young Washington*. Along the way, he and Kali explore how genuine experiences, passionate communities, and creative storytelling can leave a lasting impact. The conversation highlights the connections between Scottish culture, Revolutionary War history, and modern film marketing, showing how curiosity and simply being present can lead to opportunities you never saw coming.

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031 - The Tartan Army and Free Tickets to Young Washington

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Boston thought it was hosting World Cup matches. Instead, it got invaded by Scotland.In Episode 30 of Logging In, Techie reports live from the middle of the Tartan Army takeover as Scottish fans march through Boston, pack Fenway Park, drain local bars dry, set stadium noise records, and even honor American statues with traffic cones. Somehow, the biggest World Cup story isn&#39;t what&#39;s happening on the field—it&#39;s everything happening around it.Meanwhile, Kali explores the United Kingdom&#39;s proposal to ban social media for anyone under 16, sparking a debate over childhood, technology, government oversight, and whether digital platforms have become too powerful for young users.Then the conversation takes another turn into the future as a Texas hospital introduces &#34;Moxie,&#34; a robot assistant helping nurses deliver medications, supplies, and lab specimens. Is this the beginning of a healthcare revolution—or just the latest example of robots quietly becoming our coworkers?From soccer fan chaos and digital childhoods to hospital robots with heart-shaped eyes, this episode proves once again that reality is doing a better job than fiction.Topics include: <ul><li>The Tartan Army&#39;s World Cup takeover of Boston</li><li>Why Scotland fans became bigger news than the matches</li><li>The UK&#39;s proposed social media ban for children under 16</li><li>Reading, attention spans, and digital childhood</li><li>Robot nurses arriving in Texas hospitals</li><li>The future of healthcare automation</li><li>Why the strangest stories are often the most important ones</li></ul> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

World Cup fan invasions, social media bans, and robot nurses clocking in.

The World Cup may be happening on the field, but the biggest stories are happening everywhere else. 

Techie shares firsthand observations from Boston as Scottish soccer fans, known as the Tartan Army, transform the city into an international celebration. From record-setting crowds and packed bars to traffic-cone-covered statues, the conversation explores how fan culture can become more memorable than the sporting event itself. 

Kali then examines the United Kingdom&#39;s proposal to ban social media for children under 16, leading to a broader discussion about technology&#39;s role in childhood, attention spans, reading habits, and whether governments should step in to protect younger users online.
The episode wraps up with a look at Moxie, a hospital robot being used in Texas to assist nurses with routine tasks. What starts as a story about healthcare technology becomes a larger conversation about automation, workforce shortages, and the growing role of robots in everyday life. 

From World Cup fever and digital-age parenting to robot coworkers, Episode 30 explores how culture and technology continue to reshape the world in unexpected ways.

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030 - Scotland Tartan Army Drank Boston Dry

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Techie has a summer cold and it shows—but the news doesn&#39;t stop. This week on Logging In, we revisit the latest developments in the Bricks &amp; Minifigs and Reckless Ben story, explore FIFA World Cup controversies, and laugh our way through America&#39;s most questionable soccer chants. The conversation also covers Apple&#39;s newest AI features, concerns about photo authenticity, and what Techie sees as a changing era for Apple leadership. Meanwhile, Kali examines the return of the New World screw worm after decades of eradication, Panama&#39;s controversial paternity fraud legislation, and New York&#39;s proposed shift from &#34;mother&#34; and &#34;father&#34; to gender-neutral family law language. It&#39;s a mix of tech, culture, politics, sports, and commentary—with one major twist: the further the episode goes, the less voice Techie has left. Topics include: <ul><li>Bricks &amp; Minifigs vs. Reckless Ben </li><li>FIFA World Cup stadium changes and controversies </li><li>Egypt, Iran, and Pride Month discussions </li><li>The infamous USA soccer chants </li><li>Apple&#39;s new AI photo tools </li><li>Tim Cook and Apple&#39;s future </li><li>The return of the New World screw worm </li><li>Panama&#39;s paternity fraud proposal </li><li>New York&#39;s family law language changes </li><li>Techie&#39;s battle against a summer cold </li></ul> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

From FIFA controversies and AI photo tricks to screw worms, paternity fraud, and Techie's disappearing voice.

In Episode 29, Techie is battling a summer cold and barely hanging onto his voice, but that doesn&#39;t stop the conversation from covering some of the week&#39;s strangest headlines. The episode begins with an update on the Bricks &amp; Minifigs and Reckless Ben saga before shifting to FIFA World Cup fever, including stadium rebranding, controversial matchups, and the internet&#39;s reaction to America&#39;s famously awkward soccer chants.

The discussion also dives into Apple&#39;s latest announcements, AI-powered photo editing, and what may be the beginning of the end of the Tim Cook era. Kali takes over much of the show with stories about the return of the New World screw worm, Panama&#39;s proposed criminal penalties for paternity fraud, and New York&#39;s effort to replace traditional family law terminology with gender-neutral language.

As Techie&#39;s voice fades away, the episode wraps up with a look at how culture, technology, politics, and sports continue to collide in unexpected ways—and why the phrase &#34;We Like It, We Love It&#34; may be the unofficial chant of the summer. Based on the episode transcript.

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029 - We Like It, We Love It: World Cup FIFA Chaos and Summer Cold News

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What happens when a local business dispute becomes internet-wide news? This week on Logging In, Techie and Kali break down the viral Bricks &amp; Minifigs controversy and the series of decisions that turned a customer complaint into a full-blown public relations headache. From social media backlash to questions about transparency, accountability, and reputation management, the story becomes a fascinating case study in how not to handle criticism online. The duo also explores the larger lesson behind the controversy: in today&#39;s connected world, customers, creators, and communities often have more influence than traditional gatekeepers. When businesses try to control the conversation instead of engaging with it, the internet tends to have other plans. Topics include: <ul><li>The Bricks &amp; Minifigs controversy </li><li>Viral customer complaints and online backlash </li><li>Modern crisis management </li><li>Social media&#39;s influence on business reputation </li><li>Why transparency matters more than ever </li><li>The changing balance of power between companies and communities </li></ul>Sometimes the biggest story isn&#39;t the mistake—it&#39;s how you respond to it. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

From anonymous online speech to corporate crisis management, we explore what happens when organizations lose control of the narrative.

In Episode 28 of Logging In, Techie and Kali dive into a story that exploded across social media as Bricks &amp; Minifigs found itself at the center of a growing controversy. What began as a dispute over LEGO collections quickly became a lesson in public relations, online communities, and the dangers of trying to control a narrative in the internet age.
The conversation explores how businesses respond when criticism goes viral, why transparency matters more than ever, and how social media can amplify both customer complaints and corporate mistakes. Along the way, Techie and Kali discuss the changing relationship between companies and online audiences, the power of independent creators, and why some organizations still struggle to understand how quickly public opinion can shift.

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028 - Bricks & Minifigs Just Wrote the Manual on What Not to Do

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Important note: Due to an unexpected microphone issue during recording, Kali is the primary voice you&#39;ll hear throughout most of this episode. The conversation was still too good to scrap, so we&#39;re releasing it as-is and bringing you along for the ride.In Episode 27 of Logging In, Techie and Kali explore the growing impact of AI data centers and the massive demands they place on power, infrastructure, and local communities. They discuss whether the promises of the AI boom match reality and who ultimately pays the price for rapid technological growth.The conversation also covers TSA policy changes involving medical marijuana, the continued rise of creator-driven entertainment, and how projects like Obsession are challenging traditional gatekeepers in media and entertainment. Along the way, Techie and Kali examine how audiences are gaining influence in industries once controlled by a select few and why disruption seems to be accelerating everywhere you look.Even with a technical hiccup, the discussion delivers plenty of thought-provoking ideas about where technology, media, and culture are heading next. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

027 - Obsession, AI, and the Last Days of the Gatekeepers

Due to a microphone malfunction, Kali is the primary voice heard throughout most of Episode 27. 
In this episode, Techie and Kali discuss: 
The growing power and resource demands of AI data centers 
Whether communities truly benefit from the AI boom 
TSA policy changes involving medical marijuana 
The rise of creator-driven entertainment and audience-powered success 
How projects like Obsession are challenging traditional industry gatekeepers 
The changing relationship between technology, media, and public influence 
Why disruption is becoming the new normal across multiple industries 
Despite the technical challenges, Episode 27 delivers a fascinating conversation about who holds power in  today&#39;s technology and media landscape—and how quickly those power structures are changing.

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This week on Logging In, Techie and Kali dive into a collection of stories that seem unrelated at first—but all point to a deeper question about connection, trust, and modern life. They discuss a controversial proposal that could allow handguns to be shipped through the U.S. mail, raising concerns about package theft, tracking, and unintended consequences. Across the Atlantic, the United Kingdom moves closer to creating a &#34;smoke-free generation&#34; by permanently banning tobacco purchases for anyone born after a certain year. The conversation then shifts to a surprising study suggesting that social media may actually be making adults lonelier, despite being designed to keep people connected. Along the way, Techie shares the little-known history behind Facebook&#39;s original purpose and how digital relationships may be falling short of real-world connections. The episode wraps up with growing reports that more Americans are exploring life overseas due to affordability concerns, remote work opportunities, and frustration with the current state of everyday life. From handguns in the mail to friendships through a screen, Episode 26 explores what happens when modern solutions collide with very human needs. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

Why More People Are Feeling Connected, Yet More Alone Than Ever

Techie and Kali return after a brief break to discuss a week filled with unusual headlines and larger societal questions. They examine a proposal that could expand firearm shipping through the postal system, the United Kingdom&#39;s plan to phase out smoking for future generations, and new research suggesting that online friendships may not provide the same emotional benefits as face-to-face relationships. 

The hosts also revisit the origins of Facebook, debate whether technology has strengthened or weakened human connection, and explore reports showing a growing number of Americans considering moving abroad in search of lower costs and a different quality of life. Throughout the episode, one theme remains constant: in a world that is more connected than ever, many people are still searching for something real.

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026 - Handguns in the Mail and Friends on a Screen

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This week on Logging In, Techie and Kali kick things off with the viral rise of Danhausen and why storytelling may be making a comeback in entertainment. From miniature cloning-machine chaos in wrestling to social media stardom, they explore how one performer is capturing attention far beyond his industry. Then the conversation shifts into the growing role of AI in everyday life. What happens when your car decides you&#39;re too tired, emotional, or distracted to drive? Could future vehicles literally put you in timeout? The hosts debate privacy, safety, and the risks of letting algorithms make decisions that used to belong to people. Also in this episode: China&#39;s attempt to slow AI-driven job replacement, the surprising crowdfunded effort to buy Spirit Airlines, YouTubers discovering that free speech works differently around the world, and why the FBI is warning some people to replace aging wireless routers. From wrestling clones to smart cars, airlines, AI, and digital surveillance, Episode 25 explores a common question: Who should be making the decisions—people, governments, corporations, or algorithms? Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

Danhausen Chaos, AI Drivers, Spirit Airlines 2.0, and Why Control Is the Story of the Week

In Episode 25 of Logging In, Techie and Kali examine a week filled with stories about control, technology, and unexpected disruption. They discuss Danhausen&#39;s viral wrestling storyline and how creative storytelling is breaking through in a world dominated by algorithms. The conversation then turns to AI-powered vehicle monitoring systems that could potentially prevent drivers from operating their own cars, raising questions about privacy, emergencies, and personal responsibility. 

The hosts also look at China&#39;s efforts to protect workers from AI replacement, the ambitious movement to crowdfund the purchase of Spirit Airlines, recent incidents involving YouTubers encountering restrictions abroad, and FBI warnings regarding older internet routers. Throughout the episode, one theme connects every story: as technology becomes more powerful, who ultimately gets to decide what happens next?

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025 - Your Car Put You in Timeout

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In Episode 024 of Logging In, Techie and Kali explore how AI-powered security cameras are confidently getting reality completely wrong. One system mistakes a cat for a bear. Another thinks car headlights are a raging fire. A white pickup truck somehow becomes a tornado warning. As AI surveillance tools spread into everyday life, the episode asks a bigger question: what happens when technology starts interpreting the world without actual human understanding?The conversation then shifts into the ongoing MrBeast controversy, workplace culture, internet fame, and why viral success often grows faster than leadership experience. Techie shares firsthand memories from the Clubhouse era and explains why some warning signs surrounding internet celebrity culture were visible years earlier.The episode also covers the collapse of Spirit Airlines after blocked merger attempts, growing concerns over institutional decision-making, and a major Supreme Court ruling reshaping voting rights protections in America.From AI hallucinations to corporate accountability, Episode 024 examines a world where systems increasingly make decisions while humans struggle to keep up. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

When Smart Technology Stops Being Smart and the Internet Starts Making Real-World Decisions

Techie and Kali dive into the bizarre world of AI hallucinations after smart security cameras mistake cats for bears, headlights for tornadoes, and harmless situations for disasters. The conversation expands into the growing dangers of AI surveillance, the MrBeast workplace controversy, internet accountability, Spirit Airlines shutting down after failed merger attempts, and major Supreme Court voting rights changes. A fast-moving episode about technology losing common sense while reshaping everyday life.

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024 - AI Doorbell Alert Thinking Your Cat is a Bear

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In Episode 023 of Logging In, Techie and Kali dive headfirst into one of the strangest weeks the internet has produced yet. From the viral rise of Danhausen and the blending of wrestling, memes, and algorithm-driven fandoms, to “Scientology speedruns,” psychedelic treatments being fast-tracked into mainstream culture, and even cars with built-in toilets — this episode explores how modern internet culture keeps rewarding the weirdest ideas imaginable.The conversation spirals into the growing power of online audiences, how virality now shapes entertainment faster than traditional media ever could, and why algorithms no longer care about polish — they care about emotion, reaction, and chaos. Along the way, Techie and Kali connect the dots between WWE-style storytelling, internet absurdity, corporate disruption, and the feeling that reality itself is starting to operate like one giant content feed.Very nice. Very viral. Very 2026. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

Scientology Speedruns, Psychedelics, and Why Viral Culture Keeps Winning

Techie and Kali explore the viral rise of Danhausen, internet-fueled wrestling culture, Scientology “speedruns,” psychedelic treatments, and why algorithms now reward chaos over polish. From car toilets to meme-driven fame, they unpack how online culture is reshaping entertainment, media, and reality itself.

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023 - Danhausen Cursed the Algorithm Very Nice, Very Viral

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Apple just hit a turning point. In this episode, we break down the transition from Tim Cook stepping down as CEO to a new, unfamiliar leader stepping in—sparking questions across the tech world. Is this the end of Apple’s operations-driven era… and the beginning of something new? We explore Apple’s history from Steve Jobs to today, the internal shakeups happening behind the scenes, and why choosing a hardware-focused leader could signal a major shift in what Apple builds next. And yes—the internet already gave him a name: John Appleseed. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

Inside Apple’s sudden CEO shakeup and what comes next

Apple just entered a new era. 

In this episode, we break down the transition from Tim Cook stepping down as CEO and what that signals for the future of Apple. What looks like a simple leadership change quickly unfolds into something much bigger—timing questions, internal shifts, and a clear change in direction. 

We connect the dots from Steve Jobs to today, exploring how Apple’s leadership has always shaped its identity—and why choosing a more hardware-focused successor could mark a major pivot away from the current strategy. 

Along the way, we unpack: 

Why this transition feels sudden 

The wave of executive changes happening behind the scenes
What Apple may be preparing for next 

And how the internet has already reframed the moment with a new nickname: “John Appleseed” 

Is this the end of one era… and the start of something completely different?

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022 – The End of Tim Apple. The Rise of John Appleseed.

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In Episode 021 of Logging In, everything changes. Techie and Kali break down a major shift happening right now across the internet—where views, watch time, and clicks are no longer the only thing that matters. Instead, platforms like YouTube are quietly moving toward something much bigger: how content makes you feel. From MrBeast’s surprising drop in views to the rise of short-form dominance, they explore how the algorithm is evolving—and what that means for creators, audiences, and the future of content. They also dive into: <ul><li>Why YouTube is pushing emotional feedback over retention </li><li>The explosion of shorts vs long-form content </li><li>Restaurants going phone-free to bring back real connection </li><li>Viral creators influencing brands in real time </li><li>A quiet but major shift in the U.S. draft system </li><li>How everyday people are becoming internet-famous—and impactful</li></ul>The big question: Are we entering an era where emotion is the new currency of the internet? This episode connects tech, culture, and human behavior in a way that shows one thing clearly— the algorithm isn’t just watching what you do anymore… it’s learning how you feel. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

Why the Internet No Longer Cares How Long You Watch—Only How You Feel

In Episode 021 of Logging In, everything changes.

Techie and Kali break down a major shift happening right now across the internet—where views, watch time, and clicks are no longer the only thing that matters. Instead, platforms like YouTube are quietly moving toward something much bigger: how content makes you feel. 

From MrBeast’s surprising drop in views to the rise of short-form dominance, they explore how the algorithm is evolving—and what that means for creators, audiences, and the future of content.
They also dive into: 
Why YouTube is pushing emotional feedback over retention 
The explosion of shorts vs long-form content 
Restaurants going phone-free to bring back real connection 
Viral creators influencing brands in real time 
A quiet but major shift in the U.S. draft system 
How everyday people are becoming internet-famous—and impactful 

The big question: 
Are we entering an era where emotion is the new currency of the internet? 
This episode connects tech, culture, and human behavior in a way that shows one thing clearly— 
the algorithm isn’t just watching what you do anymore… it’s learning how you feel.

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021 - The New Feelings Algorithm: Why Views Don’t Matter Anymore!

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We put this one together with duck tape as the Jewish holiday of Passover fast approached. Listen to find out what we even spoke about. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

we ran out of time

We put this one together with duck tape as the Jewish holiday of Passover fast approached. Listen to find out what we even spoke about.

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020 - Not enough time to put out a podacst!

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The government is still shut down.Air travel is starting to feel unpredictable.Driverless trucks are already on the road — and scaling fast.And now AI is stepping into classrooms, reshaping how kids learn.In Episode 19, Kali and Techie cover a week where the systems people rely on — government, travel, education, and jobs — all feel like they’re shifting at the same time.Kali leads with the real-world impact of the shutdown, from TSA staffing concerns to airline pressure and the ripple effects travelers are already experiencing. She also highlights global and political tensions, including unexpected migration reversals and how quickly conditions can change across countries.She then brings the spotlight to technology on the ground — including autonomous delivery trucks already operating and expanding across the U.S., raising real questions about jobs, scale, and what happens next.Techie builds on that shift, breaking down how AI is entering education — from automated grading to entirely new school models — and what it means when learning, work, and structure start to change at the same time.And somehow, in the middle of all of it…Bigfoot sightings go viral, and Tesla wants people riding in cars with no steering wheels.Because right now, the line between real change and “what is even happening?” is getting thinner. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/loggingin/exclusive-content</a>

Everything Is Starting to Shift

Government shutdown. 
Driverless trucks. 
AI in classrooms. 
And a future that’s already arriving. 
In Episode 19, Kali and Techie break down how real-world systems — from travel to jobs to education — are shifting at the same time, and why it’s starting to feel unpredictable.

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019 - Government Shutdowns, Driverless Trucks, and the Future Showing Up All at Once

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Logging In is where Kali and Techie connect each week to unpack culture, tech, and power from two different lived experiences. From the White House to Silicon Valley, they break down the headlines, explain the underreported tech behind the stories, and challenge narratives in real time. To stay informed about what’s really going on, you have to log in.