Episodes

  • AI Shopping Is Killing Small Stores and Nobody Is Talking About It

    AI Shopping Is Killing Small Stores and Nobody Is Talking About It
    Nov 24 2025

    In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith uncover how AI powered shopping tools are quietly reshaping retail and pushing small businesses out of the market. The hosts explain how recommendation engines, automated pricing systems, and AI driven logistics give major retailers a huge advantage that smaller stores simply cannot match.


    They explore why local shops are struggling to compete, how AI is changing consumer habits, and why regulators are starting to worry about a future where a handful of tech giants control nearly all commerce. The conversation also covers the rise of algorithmic storefronts, disappearing retail jobs, and what solutions could help level the playing field.


    Hosted by Trey Scott (@TechBagTrey) and Joseph Smith
    #TalkThatTech #AI #Retail #Ecommerce #SmallBusiness #TechNews #FutureOfWork #Podcast
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Are We in an AI Bubble? The $2 Trillion Question

    Are We in an AI Bubble? The $2 Trillion Question
    Nov 17 2025

    In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith tackle one of the biggest debates in tech and finance: is artificial intelligence a real revolution or the next bubble waiting to burst?


    They break down why leaders like Sam Altman, Jamie Dimon, and the Bank of England are comparing todays AI hype to the dot-com era. From trillion-dollar spending to risky stock concentration, the hosts explore whether Big Techs massive AI bets will pay off or implode.


    Plus, they discuss new data showing that 95% of companies investing in generative AI are seeing zero return, the growing risks of circular financing, and what the next few years could mean for the global economy.


    Hosted by Trey Scott (@TechBagTrey) & Joseph Smith


     #TalkThatTech #AI #TechNews #Finance #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #StockMarket #Podcast
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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Deal and the Future of Tech Leadership

    Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Deal and the Future of Tech Leadership
    Nov 10 2025
    In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith unpack one of the biggest stories in business history Tesla shareholders approving Elon Musks record $1 trillion compensation package. The hosts break down how the deal works, what milestones Tesla must hit for Musk to earn it, and why this could make him the worlds first trillionaire.
    They also recap Afrotech 2025, sharing major takeaways from the tech and innovation conference that continues to shape culture and the future of work. From AI and automation to wealth creation and representation, this episode dives deep into how techs biggest moves are redefining opportunity for everyone.
    Hosted by Trey Scott (@TechBagTrey) & Joseph Smith
    #TalkThatTech #Tesla #ElonMusk #Afrotech #AI #TechNews #Innovation #FutureOfWork #Podcast
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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • Amazon’s $120 Billion AI Gamble: Why 30,000 Employees Just Lost Their Jobs

    Amazon’s $120 Billion AI Gamble: Why 30,000 Employees Just Lost Their Jobs
    Nov 3 2025
    In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott (@TechBagTrey) & Joseph Smith breaks down the shocking news from Amazon 30,000 corporate employees laid off while the company pours $120 billion into artificial intelligence. The hosts unpack the paradox: record profits, massive AI spending, and thousands of people losing their jobs in the name of efficiency.
    They explore what Amazons CEO Andy Jassy is really betting on, why these cuts could reshape the tech industry, and whether AIs promised productivity boom is worth the human cost. Plus, Joseph Smith covers the latest headlines in The Tech Wire and dives into Metas $30 billion AI bond deal, the largest of the year.
    Hosted by Trey Scott (@TechBagTrey) & Joseph Smith
    #TalkThatTech #Amazon #AI #Meta #TechNews #Automation #FutureOfWork #Podcast
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Amazon’s New AI ‘Help Me Decide’ The Future of Online Shopping?

    Amazon’s New AI ‘Help Me Decide’ The Future of Online Shopping?
    Oct 27 2025
    In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith break down Amazons latest AI innovation, Help Me Decide. This new feature uses artificial intelligence to guide shoppers through tough buying decisions, combining customer reviews, specs, and user intent to recommend products almost like a personal shopping assistant.
    The hosts explore how this could reshape e-commerce, boost impulse buying, and give smaller brands a fighting chance or completely upend traditional comparison shopping. They also discuss how AI-driven consumer experiences are changing the psychology of online retail and what it means for the future of marketing, trust, and data privacy.
    Hosted by Trey Scott (@TechBagTrey) & Joseph Smith
    #TalkThatTech #Amazon #AI #Ecommerce #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews #Retail #OnlineShopping #Podcast
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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • How AI Is Making Rent Skyrocket... The Hidden Link Between Tech Workers, Algorithms & Housing Costs

    How AI Is Making Rent Skyrocket... The Hidden Link Between Tech Workers, Algorithms & Housing Costs
    Oct 20 2025
    In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith dive into one of the most surprising side effects of the AI boom rising rent prices. From tech workers moving into major cities to AI-powered rent algorithms driving prices up across neighborhoods, the hosts break down how artificial intelligence is reshaping housing and not always for the better.
    They also discuss humanoid robots like Figure 03, the real-life Jetsons moment were living in, and whether AI could create as many jobs as it replaces. Expect laughs, insights, and real talk from the #1 tech morning show in the world.
    Hosted by Trey Scott (@TechBagTrey) & Joseph Smith
    #TalkThatTech #AI #Housing #RealEstate #TechNews #ArtificialIntelligence #Podcast #RentCrisis #FutureOfWork
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    2 hrs and 11 mins
  • Built in 6 Months, Sold for $80 Million... The AI Startup Blueprint

    Built in 6 Months, Sold for $80 Million... The AI Startup Blueprint
    Oct 13 2025
    In this episode of Talk That Tech, Trey Scott and Joseph Smith break down one of the craziest stories in the AI world, how a solo founder built an app in just six months and sold it to Wix for $80 million. The hosts unpack how he did it without investors, how AI acted as his engineering team, and what this means for the future of business.
    They also cover the rise (and controversy) of OpenAIs Sora 2, the viral video generator thats redefining social media, and discuss how fake apps, deepfakes, and digital identity theft are reshaping online safety.
    Tune in for practical lessons, honest laughs, and real insights from the #1 tech morning show in the world.
    Hosted by Trey Scott (@TechBagTrey) & Joseph Smith
    #TalkThatTech #AI #Startups #OpenAI #Sora2 #TechNews #Entrepreneurship #ArtificialIntelligence #Base44 #Podcast
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • Sora 2 Controversy: The AI Video That Broke the Internet

    Sora 2 Controversy: The AI Video That Broke the Internet
    Oct 6 2025
    Sora 2 by OpenAI just shook the internet again but not everyone is celebrating.In this episode of Talk That Tech, hosts Trey Scott (@techbagtrey) and Joseph Smith explore the controversy surrounding Sora 2, the AI video generation tool that's taking over timelines. From leaked footage to Hollywood outrage and deepfake dilemmas, we break down how Sora 2 is changing the creative landscape.
    We also dive into:
    The ethical implications of AI-generated video
    Whether Hollywood studios are using AI tools like Sora
    How creators, influencers, and tech experts are responding
    What this means for future content creation and jobs
    If you're a creator, entrepreneur, or just curious about where AI video is headed you need to see this.
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    2 hrs and 12 mins