Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
A tech podcast for the gadget lovers and tech heads among us from the mind of Marques Brownlee, better known as MKBHD. MKBHD has made a name for himself on YouTube reviewing everything from the newest smartphones to came...
AI overview.MKBHD, or Marques Brownlee, is a prominent tech reviewer and independent content creator recognized for his in-depth analyses of consumer electronics on platfor…
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On the show
- Andrew6 eps
- David6 eps
- Andrew Manganelli4 eps
Also: David Imel, Mariah, Joanna Stern
Audience Interest
- latest tech news
- gadget reviews
Podcast Focus
- technology discussions
- product evaluations
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for six years
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- 🇺🇸United States · TechnologyHOME#2138K to 202K
- 🇮🇳India · Technology#318K to 97K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Technology#98.4K to 44K
- 🇮🇩ID · Technology#35.5K to 29K
- 🇳🇬NG · Technology#14.9K to 26K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
118K to 622K🎙 ~2x weekly·373 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
235K to 1.2M🇺🇸33%🇮🇳16%🇬🇧7%+21 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
129K to 685K41K real followers tracked across platforms
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| 10/23/26 | Introducing Tesla Roadster... Again | In this episode we've got the team's final thoughts on the iPhone Duo after living with it for a week, we finally get to cover the Tesla Roadster event, and we briefly go over the Porsche Mission S. Links: MKBHD: iPhone Duo Review MKBHD: Tesla Roadster Thoughts Porsche: Mission S This episode brought to you by: Charles Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Framer: https://www.framer.com/wave Jira: https://www.jira.com Follow us on socials: Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Waveform TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Intro/Outro music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 2h 01m 33s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 | Apple Homeview, Microsoft Surface Ultra, and Fitbit Edge. It's TECHtober. | Gadgets, gadgets and more gadgets. TECHtober is heating up and we have Marques, Andrew and David talking about the Apple Homeview and other smart home products, the Microsoft Surface Ultra, and the Fitbit Edge. Links: MKBHD: Homeview Impressions Microsoft: Introducing Surface Ultra 9to5Google: Fitbit Edge This episode brought to you by: Charles Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/waveform Framer: https://www.framer.com/wave Jira: https://www.jira.com Pipedrive: https://www.pipedrive.com/waveform Follow us on socials: Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Waveform TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Intro/Outro music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 31m 53s | ||||||
| 10/9/26 | The 2026 Smartphone Awards Discussion Episode | This week the news is a little slow, so we decided to take this time to get some discussion in before we have to choose the winners of the 2026 MKBHD Smartphone Awards. We debate some phones in some highly contested categories and ask you who you think should win. We also wrap it up with a discussion on MMOs. Links: Mark Gurman: LG Partnership Tweet The Verge: S26 Price Increase J1mmy: New World of Warcraft Video Bellular: What is Wow Forever Really? Runescape: RS4 Trailer This episode brought to you by: Charles Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/oninvesting Framer: https://www.framer.com/wave Jira: https://www.jira.com Follow us on socials: Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Waveform TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Intro/Outro music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 50m 26s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | How to Start a Podcast (Then vs Now) w/Alex Goldman | Today's bonus episode we invited Alex Goldman on to dive into his journey in the podcast space. From hosting one of the most popular podcasts online, to starting new with his current project Hyperfixed. How he got into podcasting in the first place, what it's like starting from scratch, and what he thinks about putting his podcast on YouTube. Links: Hyperfixed Podcast: https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/ Amityvilleville Podcast: https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/amityvilleville Cake Episode: https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/listen/hyperfixed/the-lords-work A Story About a Mouse That's Also About Everything: https://www.hyperfixedpod.com/listen/hyperfixed/a-better-mousetrap Follow us on socials: Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Waveform TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Intro/Outro music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 14m 19s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | The Xiaomi Fold and New Meta VR Glasses | Wake me up, when Techtember ends. As we wrap up September the crew talks about taking pictures with a toothbrush, Tesla Roadster being delayed, new Nothing Headphone Pros, Meta Connect, and OpenAI Dev day! Links: Mark Gurman: Homepad Twitter Joanna Stern: Mark Zuckerberg Interview The Verge: Amazon Blocks Muse Ben Jordan: Flock Senate Hearing This episode brought to you by: Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/waveform Framer: https://www.framer.com/wave Jira: https://www.jira.com Pipedrive: https://www.pipedrive.com/waveform Follow us on socials: Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Waveform TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Intro/Outro music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 41m 51s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | The Worst Idea YouTube's Ever Had... | As Techtember continues the news doesn't stop. This week's episode Marques, Andrew, and David talk about the Googlebook releases, some more interesting Apple products we could see this year, possibly the phone of the year that isn't even coming to the US, and wrap it up with an absolute crash out about YouTubes new features. Links: 9to5Google: Googlebook Hands On Video The Verge: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Chipsets Gurman: Apple Rumored Fitness Band YouTube: Made On 2026 Motorola: Signature 27 press release This episode brought to you by: Square: https://www.square.com/go/waveform Framer: https://www.framer.com/wave Granola.ai: https://www.granola.ai/wave Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/waveform Follow us on socials: Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Waveform TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Intro/Outro music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 54m 04s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | WTF is a Googlebook? | We are officially in Techtember! First, it's a quick viewflation update from Andrew before Marques and David talk about their experiences using the iPhone 18 Pro. Then it turns to speculation about the upcoming Googlebook event before talking about the Steam Frame and Tesla Roadster event. It's going to be a jam-packed few weeks and the new iPhones are just the beginning. Links: 9to5Google - Google Maps speedometer during navigation MKBHD - iPhone 18 Review Stephen Robles - John Ternus iPhone picture Dave2D - Steam Frame review Linus Tech Tips - Steam Frame review Verge - Meta Slim Headset Leak This episode brought to you by: Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/waveform Pipedrive: https://www.pipedrive.com/waveform Framer: https://www.framer.com/wave Follow us on socials: Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Waveform TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Intro/Outro music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 39m 33s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | YOUR Reactions to the iPhone Duo! | Right after the iPhone event, Andrew and Ellis hit the streets to ask anyone that happened to be walking by how they felt about the newest iPhones from Apple! Links: MKBHD - iPhone 18 Pro/Duo Impressions video Thanks to all of our guests! Follow their work below: Tech Santos: https://www.youtube.com/techsantos Dhruv Mohan: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/etreporter/author-dhruv-mohan-479255634.cms Brett.tech: https://www.youtube.com/@brett.tech_ Follow us on socials: Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Waveform TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Intro/Outro music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 26m 21s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | Did Apple Actually Duo It? | New iPhones are officially here! Marques, Andrew, and David talk about the new iPhone 18 Pro phones and the newest foldable on the block, the iPhone Duo. There were also some interesting updates to the new AirPods 5 and Apple Watch Series 12/Apple Watch Ultra 4, so they spend some time discussing all of the updates as well. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy! Links: MKBHD - iPhone 18 Pro/Duo Impressions video Apple - Apple Watch Paper This episode brought to you by: Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com Granola AI: https://www.granola.ai/waveform Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/waveform Square: https://www.square.com/go/waveform Follow us on socials: Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Waveform TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Intro/Outro music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 44m 12s | ||||||
| 9/4/26 | YouTube viewsViewflation+5 | — | AI Dyson toothbrushSonos Ace Ultra+7 | — | YouTubeViewflation+5 | Framer | 1h 42m 56s | ||
| 8/28/26 | technologygadgets+5 | — | Pixel 11 seriesSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra+4 | — | Pixel 11Samsung Galaxy S27+4 | Granola AI | 1h 25m 05s | ||
| 8/21/26 | YouTube viewsInstagram logo+3 | — | AirPodsA+ trackball+3 | — | YouTubeInstagram+3 | Shopify | 1h 20m 11s | ||
| 8/18/26 | solar eclipselive podcast+4 | — | — | Spain | solar eclipselive podcast+5 | AirBnB | 48m 44s | ||
| 8/14/26 | Google Pixel 11Made by Google event+3 | — | Pixel 11Pixel Watch 5+3 | — | Google Pixel 11HiLight glow feature+3 | Framer | 1h 37m 21s | ||
| 8/7/26 | luxury carsadvertising+4 | — | earbudsBMW+3 | — | BMWSpiderman+7 | Framer | 2h 08m 51s | ||
| 7/31/26 | Apple leasing programFramework laptop+3 | — | Framework laptopApple+4 | — | Apple leasingFramework laptop+3 | Framer | 1h 37m 51s | ||
| 7/24/26 | gadgetssmartphones+3 | — | Garmin CirqaLight Flip+5 | — | Garmin CirqaLight Flip+3 | Framer | 1h 36m 55s | ||
| 7/21/26 | triviagames+3 | AndrewDavid+2 | RedditWaveform+2 | — | triviagames+3 | — | 1h 40m 35s | ||
| 7/17/26 | OnePlusPixel 11+4 | AndrewDavid+2 | OnePlusApple+4 | — | OnePlusPixel 11+4 | Framer | 1h 44m 15s | ||
| 7/10/26 | technologysmartphones+5 | — | Nothing Phone 4bEar 3a+6 | — | Nothing Phone 4bEar 3a+5 | Framer | 1h 27m 09s | ||
| 7/3/26 | Apple price increaseSamsung foldable rumors+3 | — | AppleSamsung+4 | — | AppleSamsung+6 | FramerCODE | 1h 18m 39s | ||
| 6/26/26 | gamingtechnology+4 | AndrewDavid+2 | Steam MachineMeta | — | Steam MachineSlate truck+4 | Framer | 1h 28m 31s | ||
| 6/24/26 | NBAtechnology+3 | AndrewDavid+2 | AppleWaveform+1 | — | NBAtechnology+5 | — | 1h 53m 53s | ||
| 6/19/26 | Android updatesGoogle Home+3 | — | Snap SpecsGoogle Home Speaker+4 | — | Snap SpecsGoogle Home Speaker+3 | Framer | 1h 39m 59s | ||
| 6/12/26 | Apple WWDCSiri improvements+4 | AndrewDavid | SiriiOS+3 | — | WWDC 2026Siri+5 | ChefIQWAVE | 1h 51m 53s | ||
| 6/5/26 | Apple WWDCMicrosoft announcements+4 | AndrewDavid | M-series chipsFitbit Air mods+10 | — | AppleMicrosoft+5 | ChefIQWAVE | 1h 34m 12s | ||
| 5/29/26 | Fitbit AirFerrari Luce EV+4 | — | Fitbit AirFerrari Luce EV+4 | — | Fitbit AirFerrari Luce+5 | Framer | 1h 44m 41s | ||
| 5/26/26 | AItechnology+3 | Joanna Stern | AppleYouTube+2 | — | Joanna SternAI+5 | — | 1h 14m 50s | ||
| 5/22/26 | smartphone photographyGoogle I/O+4 | — | Panasonic cameraSony+4 | — | Google I/OAI+4 | ChefIQ | 2h 01m 47s | ||
| 5/15/26 | Android ShowGoogle announcements+3 | — | Fitbit AirGoogle | — | Android ShowGoogle+3 | — | 1h 39m 21s | ||
| 5/8/26 | Apple IntelligenceAI+3 | — | AppleBloomberg+2 | — | AppleAI+5 | — | 1h 54m 23s | ||
| 5/1/26 | Apple newsSamsung smart glasses+3 | Mariah | AppleSamsung+7 | — | AppleSamsung+5 | — | 1h 37m 25s | ||
| 4/28/26 | Q&Alistener questions+3 | — | WaveformVox Media Podcast Network | — | questionsanswers+4 | — | 1h 25m 16s | ||
| 4/24/26 | Apple newstechnology updates+3 | — | AppleFitbit | — | Tim CookApple+4 | Framer | 1h 28m 27s | ||
| 4/17/26 | gadget pricestechnology news+4 | — | iPhone Air3D printed golf clubs+8 | — | gadget pricesSamsung+5 | Hostinger | 1h 23m 47s | ||
| 4/10/26 | iPhonetechnology news+4 | — | iPhone FoldPixel 10a+5 | Japan | iPhone FoldChrome vertical tabs+4 | Framer | 1h 56m 45s | ||
| 4/3/26 | technologyapps+5 | — | AppleGoogle+1 | — | Mac ProClaude Code+4 | Hostingerwaveform | 1h 47m 09s | ||
| 3/27/26 | Apple announcementsFlighty app+3 | — | FlightyApple+2 | — | AppleFlighty+5 | Monarchwave | 1h 38m 17s | ||
| 3/20/26 | AirPods Max 2SXSW experience+4 | — | AirPods Max 2Tesla+7 | — | AirPods Max 2NVIDIA+4 | Framer | 1h 29m 21s | ||
| 3/17/26 | SXSWlive audience+3 | — | — | Austin | SXSWlive podcast+3 | HostingerwaveformOdoo | 1h 05m 58s | ||
| 3/13/26 | Apple devicestechnology news+4 | — | SubaruApple+11 | — | AppleSubaru+8 | Framer | 1h 35m 15s | ||
| 3/6/26 | Apple product announcementsAI and the internet+3 | — | iPhone 17eMacBook Neo+9 | — | AppleiPhone 17e+5 | Shopify | 1h 49m 14s | ||
| 2/27/26 | Samsung Galaxy S26Nothing 4a+3 | — | Samsung Galaxy S26Nothing 4a+5 | — | Samsung Galaxy S26Nothing 4a+3 | Shopify | 1h 15m 05s | ||
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
MKBHD, or Marques Brownlee, is a prominent tech reviewer and independent content creator recognized for his in-depth analyses of consumer electronics on platforms like YouTube. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, he has gained a reputation for his insightful reviews and engaging presentation style, making him a trusted voice among gadget enthusiasts. The podcast "Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast" distinguishes itself through its conversational format, where MKBHD and co-hosts Andrew Manganelli and David Imel discuss the latest trends, innovations, and news in technology. Covering a broad array of topics from smartphones to electric vehicles, the show blends information and entertainment, appealing to both casual listeners and hardcore tech fans. With over 250,000 listeners, the podcast attracts an audience eager for expert analysis and engaging dialogue about the fast-paced tech landscape. Listeners value the hosts' deep insights and relatable discussions, making it a go-to source for staying informed on what’s worth their attention in the tech world.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 554K
- Total plays: 112M
- Total reviews: 168
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 2.2K
Castbox
- Followers: 39K
- Plays: 885K
- Reviews: 149
YouTube
- Subscribers: 513K
- Views: 112M
- Videos: 372
Podcast App
- Followers: 43
- Reviews: 19
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Audience
professionals, general
Key insights
What the show covers
- technology discussions
- product evaluations
- industry insights
- consumer advice
Audience interests
- latest tech news
- gadget reviews
- smartphone trends
- electric vehicle updates
Platform reach
- part of Vox Media Network
- available on major platforms
- growing listener base
- engaged tech community
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes
- active for six years
- 348 total episodes
- reliable release schedule
Chart history for Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
Peaked at #1 in NG, top 10 in 16 of 49 tracked markets, currently #1 in NG.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| PT | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| India | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| MY | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| ID | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| South Africa | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| RO | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| AE | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| PH | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| KE | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| VN | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Australia | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Mexico | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| CH | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| PE | — | #10 | #10 | — |
| Canada | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| PL | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| South Korea | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| SG | — | #12 | #12 | — |
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.
Chart Positions
49 placements across 49 markets.