A Pushbutton Chimp podcast
Push Back
The Chimp makes the case. Marlowe pushes back.
Pushbutton Chimp loves the basics done beautifully and has no patience for things that get worse on purpose. Marlowe is the cheerful early adopter across the table, who thinks most of the future is pretty great and is not afraid to say the Chimp is being a snob. About twelve minutes a week on how we live with our machines, past, present and future.
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Push Back S01E03 — Planned Obsolescence and Tech Nostalgia
Nov 10, 2026 · 16:38
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This episode delves into the evolution of audio listening, contrasting the "monumental stereo as furniture" era with today's ubiquitous streaming and smart devices. Joi...
Push Back S01E02 — Smart Homes, Obsolescence & Consumption
Nov 10, 2026 · 12:29
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This episode dives into the changing landscape of how we consume media, contrasting the intentional, ritualistic experience of listening to music on a dedicated stereo ...
Push Back S01E01 — Enshittification, Tech, and Planned Obsolescence
Nov 10, 2026 · 20:48
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This episode delves into the "lost art of listening," debating whether modern convenience in music consumption has come at the cost of deeper engagement. From dedicated...