Listener sentiment
Big Technology Podcast maintains a dominant base of enthusiastic listener support, with reviewers routinely calling it a must-listen and their go-to source for staying current on AI and the wider tech industry. Host Alex Kantrowitz draws consistent praise for his journalistic rigor, balanced skepticism, and willingness to press high-profile guests with substantive questions, while the Friday roundup episodes with cohost Ranjan Roy remain a signature attraction — many listeners describe their banter as the highlight of their week. A recurring thread of criticism, voiced by a small but consistent minority, holds that interview episodes can tilt deferential toward industry insiders and government figures, undercutting the show's otherwise skeptical posture. Ranjan Roy himself is a polarizing figure: devotees love his contrarian takes and chemistry with Alex, while detractors consider his contributions superficial and argue he should be replaced with a more informed partner. A handful of recent reviewers also flag fatigue with the show's heavy AI and OpenAI focus, repetitive concerns from Alex, and an overabundance of live episodes, though none of these have meaningfully dented the overall enthusiasm.
Apple4.5 · 179
Summary generated Sep 20, 2026
