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Your Google I/O 2026 Primer with Ben Schoon
May 15, 2026
58m 49s
You (Probably) Can't Buy the Best Smartphone Cameras with Nick Gray
May 11, 2026
58m 48s
Why Your Next Phone Might Be a Downgrade with Steve Radochia
May 4, 2026
1h 02m 04s
The Fate of OnePlus with Nick Sutrich
Apr 27, 2026
1h 00m 21s
A RAMpocalypse Survival Guide with Damien Wilde
Apr 20, 2026
1h 01m 04s
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| 5/15/26 |  Your Google I/O 2026 Primer with Ben Schoon | Welcome to episode 34 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by 9to5's own Ben Schoon as he breaking his usual release schedule to bring you a guide on what to expect next week at Google I/O 2026. Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a two-year subscription alongside four extra months for absolutely free by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music https://youtu.be/KHhLdYxo4M8 Hosts Will Sattelberg Ben Schoon Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums! | 58m 49s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | You (Probably) Can't Buy the Best Smartphone Cameras with Nick Gray | Welcome to episode 33 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Phandroid's Editor-in-Chief Nick Gray to the show to discuss his time spent with Oppo's Find X9 Ultra and Vivo's X300 Ultra. They might not be on your wishlist for your next Android phone, but Nick discusses what makes their cameras so exceptional, what it's like using an imported phone as your daily driver, and whether we'll ever see some of the best aspects on display here come to North American devices. Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a two-year subscription alongside four extra months for absolutely free by signing up for NordVPN using this link. Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this week’s episode. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music https://youtu.be/D78jA7Nd_w0 Hosts Will Sattelberg Nick Gray Check out Nick's videos on YouTube! Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums! | 58m 48s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 | Why Your Next Phone Might Be a Downgrade with Steve Radochia✨ | smartphonestechnology trends+3 | Steve Radochia | Motorola RazrsOld's Cool+1 | — | Motorola Razrsmartphone downgrade+3 | NordVPNCODE | 1h 02m 04s | |
| 4/27/26 | The Fate of OnePlus with Nick Sutrich✨ | OnePlussmartphone rumors+3 | Nick Sutrich | OnePlusAndroid Central+2 | — | OnePlusNick Sutrich+5 | NordVPN76% off | 1h 00m 21s | |
| 4/20/26 | A RAMpocalypse Survival Guide with Damien Wilde✨ | price hikestechnology+3 | Damien Wilde | — | — | price hikesgadgets+3 | NordVPN76% off | 1h 01m 04s | |
| 4/13/26 | Smartphone Solvers with Andrew Romero✨ | smartphonesAndroid+3 | Andrew Romero | SamsungGoogle+4 | — | smartphoneSamsung+6 | NordVPNCODE | 1h 46m 01s | |
| 3/30/26 | The Short Life and Quick Death of Samsung's TriFold with Allison Johnson✨ | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldproduct review+3 | Allison Johnson | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFoldGemini+3 | — | SamsungTriFold+5 | NordVPNCODE | 1h 13m 55s | |
| 3/23/26 | A Neo Kind of PC with Rich Woods✨ | MacBook NeoWindows 11+4 | Rich Woods | XDA DevelopersMakeUseOf+1 | — | MacBook NeoWindows 11+3 | NordVPNCODE | 1h 04m 19s | |
| 3/16/26 | Ecosystems and the Outrage Trap with Ryne Hager✨ | tech ecosystemsinternet consolidation+3 | Ryne Hager | — | — | technologyecosystems+3 | NordVPNCODE | 1h 13m 43s | |
| 3/9/26 | Folding Tablets and Other MWC Wishes with Ben Schoon✨ | MWC 2026foldable tablets+4 | Ben Schoon | Snapdragon Wear EliteHonor Magic V6+4 | — | MWC 2026foldable tablets+6 | NordVPNCODE | 1h 09m 11s | |
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| 3/2/26 | An Overwhelming Avalanche of Slop with Daniel Bader✨ | Galaxy S26AI+4 | Daniel Bader | Galaxy S26iPods+1 | — | Galaxy S26AI+5 | NordVPNCODE | 1h 06m 50s | |
| 2/23/26 | Cable TV, Now with More Hoops with Brady Snyder✨ | streaming mediaYouTube TV+4 | Brady Snyder | YouTube TVApple Music+2 | — | streamingYouTube TV+4 | — | 1h 07m 52s | |
| 2/16/26 | Name! That! Phone! with Joe Maring | Welcome to The Sideload episode 22, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Joe Maring back to the show to discuss his recent anti-buyer's guide, a list of Android devices he currently recommends you stay away from. After discussions around the Pixel 9a and Motorola's Moto G-series, Joe plays the first-ever round of a new game invented by Will, where he'll have to figure out what smartphone is being described just from a handful of clues. Play along at home! Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/mq9CAb451FA Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:23 - Anti-buyer's guide 00:27:27 - Name That Phone! 01:01:46 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Joe Maring Read Joe's anti-buyer's guide here! Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums! | 1h 05m 57s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | Building a Healthier Smartphone Relationship with Damien Wilde | Welcome to The Sideload episode 21, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is once again joined by Damien Wilde, video producer at 9to5Google, as the two work through their feelings about smartphone addiction, the state of social media, and much more. From finding healthier second screen options to the joys of Do Not Disturb and movie theaters, Will and Damien both share how their individual relationships with technology have been shaped and warped by the ever-evolving state of the web. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/Bwk9bIn-SgU Hosts Will Sattelberg Damien Wilde Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. And for even more Android discussion, dive into the official 9to5Google forums! | 1h 07m 06s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | AI-Powered Haircuts and Cocktails with Dom Preston | Welcome to The Sideload episode 20, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Dom Preston, news editor at The Verge, to discuss his job, his experience at CES, and much more. From strange gadgets with bizarre AI applications to weekly check-ups on the strangest smartphone announcement ever, there's plenty to dig into in tech. The two also dive into Dom's personal project Braise, talk through balancing work and hobbies, and finally dip into their picks for the best films of 2025. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/EAfssWbTGqU Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:24 - Being a News Editor at The Verge 00:12:43 - Chasing Down the Trump Phone 00:24:49 - Dubious AI Gadgets at CES 00:40:57 - Dom's Newsletter Braise 01:00:16 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Dom Preston Check out Dom's newsletter Braise at Substack! Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. | 1h 06m 50s | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | State of the Android Industry with Jason Howell | Welcome to The Sideload episode 19, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Jason Howell, host of Android Faithful, to discuss the state of Android hardware in 2026. From major players like Samsung and Google, to smaller players like OnePlus, Jason and Will break down exactly how well Android hardware partners are performing in the market right now, and where they might be headed next. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/NKoAu1gNX10 Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:54 - OnePlus 00:18:43 - Google 00:31:42 - Motorola 00:41:54 - Samsung 00:54:16 - Nothing and TCL 00:58:49 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Jason Howell Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. | 1h 01m 15s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | Is 2026 Actually the Year of the Foldable? with Derrek Lee | Welcome to The Sideload episode 18, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Derrek Lee, managing editor at Android Central, to the show to discuss his recent editorial comparing larger foldables to their clamshell counterparts. With the Razr Fold and Galaxy Z TriFold already on deck for 2026, what do clamshell phones need to regain some luster? Derrek and Will also talk through their tech-centric resolutions for 2026, from getting in shape to decluttering and saving some cash. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/U54Nhw3j4_E Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:02 - Derrek's Article on Foldables vs. Clamshells 00:12:27 - Samsung's TriFold Ambitions 00:24:30 - Moto Razr Fold Thoughts 00:35:07 - Where Do Clamshells Go From Here? 00:40:48 - 2026 Tech Resolutions 01:02:13 - Wrap-up 01:05:42 - Bonus Pokémon Thoughts Hosts Will Sattelberg Derrek Lee Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. | 1h 10m 31s | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | A TriFold Tour with Dean Daley | Welcome to The Sideload episode 17, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Dean Daley, Devices Editor at MobileSyrup, to the show to discuss Dean's recent hands-on time with the Galaxy Z TriFold. From how it feels in your hands to the experience of running true tablet-sized apps on a smartphone, it's a deep dive into some very early impressions of Samsung's next foldable. Then, Will and Dean sum up their predictions and hopes for CES before ending with some tech hopes for 2026. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/XqN8qIV1siQ Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:35 - Galaxy Z TriFold impressions 00:45:22 - CES 2026 preview 01:08:30 - 2026 tech hopes 01:20:13 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Dean Daley Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. You can also give feedback on The Sideload's early episodes by visiting this link. | 1h 29m 21s | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | Breaking Down 2025's Biggest Trends with James Peckham | Welcome to The Sideload episode 16, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes PC Mag reporter James Peckham to the show to discuss the biggest news stories and trends from throughout 2025. From some complicated feelings on AI to serious optimism towards the world of gaming handhelds, James and Will look back on a surprisingly up-and-down year for the world of consumer technology. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/6qe6bfJyG54 Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:27 - AI 00:21:23 - Gaming 00:45:37 - Streaming 01:10:09 - What about 2026? 01:16:49 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg James Peckham Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. | 1h 19m 40s | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | State of the Internet with Daniel Bader | Welcome to The Sideload episode 15, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Daniel Bader back to the podcast to discuss his new role at 9to5Google, the state of the internet and media at large, how tricky reviewing new gadgets can be, and much more. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/1TPaHCI5_jI Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:43 - Daniel's Role at 9to5 16:54 - Health of the Internet 32:24 - Modern Product Reviews 48:17 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Daniel Bader Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. | 55m 04s | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | Stuck On You Like Qi2 with Ara Wagoner | Welcome to The Sideload episode 14, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ara Wagoner, his former co-host on The Android Police Podcast, to the show to talk all things accessories. Ara has a wide-ranging knowledge of cases, magnetic add-ons, and so much more, and over the course of a whirlwind hour, both hosts manage to squeeze in thoughts on Pixelsnap, the best way to shop for accessories, and show off some of their favorite recent mobile buys. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/-kEA-_NhAok Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:28 - The right way to buy accessories 18:10 - Should accessories impact what phone you pick? 25:27 - Our favorite Qi2 accessory experiences 40:00 - Accessories worth shopping for 55:50 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Ara Wagoner Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. | 59m 11s | ||||||
| 11/17/25 | A Treasure Trove of Tech Failures with Stephen Schenck | Welcome to The Sideload episode 13, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Android Authority's News Editor Stephen Schenck to the show to discuss some of their collective favorite tech failures of all time. From relitigating whether Stadia could've been a success to fawning over the sheer simplicity of the Chromecast Audio, it's a walk through some of tech's roughest moments — moments that we might've loved even if the rest of the world did not. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGMoOjpOXqA Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:33 - Flop #1 00:14:18 - Flop #2 00:23:51 - Flop #3 00:30:47 - Flop #4 00:38:29 - Flop #5 00:43:11 - Flop #6 00:50:23 - Flop #7 00:55:59 - Stephen's favorite gadget of 2025 01:01:59 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Stephen Schenck Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. | 1h 03m 03s | ||||||
| 11/10/25 | Gemini's Your Roommate Now with Ben Schoon | Welcome to The Sideload episode 12, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ben Schoon back to the show to discuss his experience using Gemini for Home, Google's AI-optimized suite of tools now available in early access. It's a surprisingly positive experience in Ben's eyes, but does that just make its letdowns sting that much more? Plus, Ben and Will talk through how Gemini can shine on Google TV, whether it's improving the right parts of Android Auto, and Ben's favorite smartphone of 2025. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/ii0PNeQjXHA Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:01 - Gemini for Home 36:55 - Gemini's next app takeover 50:08 - Ben's favorite phone of 2025 53:20 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Ben Schoon Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. | 55m 57s | ||||||
| 11/3/25 | (Virtual) Reality Bites with Nick Sutrich | Welcome to The Sideload episode 11, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Nick Sutrich, Senior Content Producer at Android Central, to discuss everything VR, AR, and whatever lies in between. This isn't just a conversation surrounding the launch of Galaxy XR and the Android XR platform — together, Nick and Will walk through the entire XR landscape, ranging from the ongoing dominance of Meta Quest to the failure of PSVR2, and, of course, a look at the smart glasses that could shape our future. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdLcfdKHUPc Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:02 - Nick's VR experience 00:10:04 - Galaxy VR 00:23:20 - Samsung's current-gen rivals 00:35:32 - Where VR excels 00:48:03 - Smart glasses 01:06:48 - Laser Dance 01:11:16 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Nick Sutrich Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. | 1h 13m 07s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 | The Highs and Lows of 2025 Smartphones with Steve Radochia | Welcome to The Sideload episode 10, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Steve Radochia, mobile author at Android Police and the creator behind his YouTube channel, StevealiciousTech. Together, Steve and Will break down the trends that defined 2025's smartphones, from ultra-thin hardware to the state of foldables and, of course, the big debate surrounding Tensor G5. It's an incredibly nerdy conversation, and one die-hard smartphone fans won't want to miss. Subscribe YouTube Podcasts Pocket Casts Spotify Apple Podcasts https://youtu.be/wUo8L9XUz5M Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:03 - Ultra-thin smartphones 00:18:30 - The state of foldables 00:36:21 - Is the noise surrounding Google Tensor getting too loud? 00:53:21 - Bonus rapid round 01:05:45 - Wrap-up Hosts Will Sattelberg Steve Radochia (YouTube, Android Police) Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Pixelated 9to5Mac Happy Hour Electrek Space Explored Feedback? Drop us a line at gtips@9to5g.com, leave a comment on the post, or reach out to our producer. | 1h 08m 20s | ||||||
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