Techish

The AI Backlash Just Got Real 21.04.2026 29m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Brand new Techish! Michael and Abadesi kick things off with the Molotov cocktail thrown at Sam Altman's house amid growing AI anxieties and ask: is it ever okay to respond to structural violence with physical violence? They also get into Emma Grede calling herself a "max three-hour mum" and what the backlash reveals about gender expectations and overparenting culture. For the Patreon folk, they're di...

Are We Watching the End of Stable Tech Employment? 14.04.2026 28m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi break down Oracle laying off 30,000 employees in a push to build more AI infrastructure. If the stable tech career is officially dead, do we all need side hustles to survive? They also dig into the Apprentice UK candidate whose LinkedIn got flagged for inappropriate content and how you grow your professional digital brand when the algorithm prefers your holid...

Another Forbes 30 Under 30 Fraud? Jay-Z on Billionaires, AI Book Scandal, Meta & YouTube Lose Social Media Addiction Trial 07.04.2026 26m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Michael and Abadesi are back with a brand new Techish episode. This week, another Forbes 30 Under 30 founder is in hot water, with a whistleblower taking to Substack to accuse Y Combinator-backed compliance startup Delve of fraud. They also break down Jay-Z's rebuttal to the "you can't be an ethical billionaire" debate, the horror novel that's fallen foul of AI allegations on BookTok, and for Patreon...

The Mistakes That Cost Me Millions - 10 Years of Business. 31.03.2026 12m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Brand new Techish! This week, Michael opens up about the biggest mistakes he’s made on his founder journey and how you can avoid them in your own career and business. From undercharging clients and not vetting new hires to blurring the line between being a boss and a friend, he shares the lessons that every entrepreneur should hear. Michael also talks about trusting your gut, spotting market trends a...

Apple’s MacBook Neo, Block Cuts 40% of Workforce, The Oscars, Industry Season 4 Finale 24.03.2026 25m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi revisit highlights from the live show with special guests Timothy Armoo and Ryan Leslie. They also dive into Apple’s new MacBook Neo, Jack Dorsey hiding behind AI to slash 40% of Block's workforce, Sinners’ Oscars wins and Timothée Chalamet’s controversial ballet comments. And Patreon members get a full Industry season 4 breakdown: the highs, the lows, and *t...

How to Get Rich in 2026 -- Timo Armoo on AI, Automation & the Eight-Figure Exit 17.03.2026 7m

Join our Patreon for early releases, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: / https://www.patreon.com/techish Episode: Part of our recent Techish Live show: In this conversation, entrepreneur Timo Armoo joins Michael and Abadesi to share how he went from growing up on a council estate on Old Kent Road to building and selling Fanbytes for eight figures -- all before 30. He breaks down the mindset shifts, cheat codes, and hard truths behind building real wealth in 2026. Resources Timo Armoo's...

The Grammy-Nominated Artist Who Became a Tech Founder (Before It Was Cool) - Ryan Leslie 10.03.2026 51m

Join our Patreon for early realses, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: / techish Episode: Part of our recent Live show: In this engaging interview, Grammy-winning artist and tech innovator Ryan Leslie shares his journey from Harvard to music stardom and tech entrepreneurship. Discover how he foresees the creator economy, leverages direct-to-fan relationships, and innovates in music and finance. 00:00 Introduction to Ryan Leslie 02:35 The Power of Curiosity and Cr...

If AI Keeps Getting Better Every Month What Happens to Work? - Techish Live 2026 03.03.2026 23m

A part of the Techish Live Show that happened in London, 25TH March 2026. Exploring the future of AI, market disruptions, and strategies for navigating the evolving tech landscape. Insights range from market predictions to practical tips for builders and entrepreneurs. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Exploring AI's Future Impact 00:25 Fictional Memo from 2028: A Workforce Apocalypse 00:54 Market Cap Losses and AI's Disruptive Power 01:18 Rational Agents and Transactional Shifts in Payment Syste...

OpenClaw and the Future of AI Agents, Youth Unemployment Soars, More Forbes 30 Under 30 Fraud 24.02.2026 24m

Get tickets to our live show here [Feb 25th London]: https://luma.com/83fj2zkc ———————————————————— Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Abadesi and Michael break down OpenAI snapping up Peter Steinberger, the mind behind the viral OpenClaw AI assistant, to lead its push into next-gen personal agents, and youth unemployment in the UK hitting a five-year high. And for our Patreon listeners, we’ve got another w...

You're Invited: Techish Live Show - Feb 25th London! 20.02.2026

Get your tickets here: https://luma.com/83fj2zkc Techish is coming off the timeline and onto the stage. Join us for a live recording of Techish, the podcast where tech meets culture, money meets meaning, and nothing is off-limits. Hosted by founders and investors Michael Berhane and Abadesi Osunsade, Techish breaks down the biggest stories in tech, business, and culture with insight, humour, and zero corporate fluff. This isn’t a panel. This isn’t a keynote. This is a conversation. Live, ho...

Claude Crushes Software Stocks, Sam Altman’s Super Bowl Ad Tantrum, Pinterest Layoffs, Epstein Files, Glorilla & The Black Tax 10.02.2026 32m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi break down the stock market chaos sparked by Anthropic’s new AI tool, what it could mean for SaaS pricing and why enterprise software is so hard to kill. They also get into Bitcoin, Sam Altman’s meltdown over Claude’s Super Bowl ad, layoff transparency (or the lack thereof), the Epstein file fallout, Glorilla and the pressure that comes with money, family, an...

Industry Season 4: Hedge Funds vs VC, Irredeemable Characters, High-Achievers Are Messed Up? 03.02.2026 22m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT: This episode contains spoilers for Industry Season 4, up through Episode 3. This week on Techish, Michael and Abadasi break down Industry season four so far. They talk messy character dynamics, shorting stocks, VC returns, redemption arcs are even possible, and what it really costs to “win” in work, money, and life. Chapters 00:22 Industry Season 4 Recap 07:36 Hedge Funds vs. Ventu...

Khaby Lame’s $900M Deal, Micro-Apps, AI at Davos, Angel Reese & Topicals, Sinners, and Brooklyn Beckham. Ft. Dominic-Madori Davis 27.01.2026 31m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week, Techish host Michael Berhane is joined by Dominic-Madori Davis, a senior reporter at TechCrunch. They break down the details of TikTok star Khaby Lame’s $900M deal, why non-developers are making apps instead of buying them, Topicals and the perks of celebrity angel investments. They also take a look at the AI panic happening among CEOs at Davos and what Apple’s really doing with AI. ...

Industry's Harper Stern, Netflix’s Podcast Push, AI Wipes Out Tailwind CSS 20.01.2026 20m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi dive into Industry Season 4, breaking down the standout characters, what it means to be an ambitious outsider in a cutthroat world, and what the show reveals about the current political and corporate climate. They also unpack Netflix’s big bet on video podcasts and what it could means for the future of podcasting. And for Patreon listeners they go deepe...

2025 Reflections: Layoffs & $100M Paychecks, Target Boycott, Sinners Is Still Being Snubbed 13.01.2026 27m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Techish is back for a brand new season! In the first episode of 2026, Michael Berhane and Abadesi Osunsade look back at 2025, unpacking the two tier tech economy, the retreat from DEI and the power of collective action. They also ask what it means when a film like Sinners wins with audiences but not the industry, and for our Patreon listeners, some personal reflections on the past year. Chapters 00:3...

Nobody’s Circling Back, Office Christmas Parties, OpenAI vs Google, Cofounder Disputes 23.12.2025 27m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi talk about how AI and a shaky job market have people working harder than ever this December, They also break down the chaos (and politics) of office Christmas parties, why Google might overtake OpenAI in the AI race, and for Patreon listeners, the pains of building with a co-founder and how to avoid disputes when you’re creating with others. Chapters 00:29 W...

Netflix To Buy Warner Bros, 50 Cent’s Diddy Doc, Prediction Platforms Let Users Bet On Wars 09.12.2025 25m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi get into Netflix’s takeover bid for Warner Brothers and what it might mean for movies and the media world. They also break down the streaming giant’s new Diddy documentary, the messy ethics of prediction markets, and for Patreon listeners a brand new segment: Techish Unfiltered. A heads-up: this episode includes discussion of domestic and sexual violence whic...

I Asked If Boyfriends Are Embarrassing And the Internet Lost It - Featuring Chanté Joseph 02.12.2025 30m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Techish host Abadesi is joined by Chanté Joseph: the culture writer behind that viral Vogue piece asking, “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing now?” She’s also the creator of Strangers in the City, the events platform tackling adult loneliness. Chanté chats building Strangers in the City, why loneliness feels so real right now, her viral article and the politics of dating, and the power of being singl...

Issa Rae Doesn’t Feel Successful, Donald Glover, Pharrell Hates Politics, Freezing Your Wife 25.11.2025 21m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi unpack why Issa Rae doesn’t feel successful despite, well, all her success; Donald Glover’s revelation that he suffered a stroke and had a hole in his heart; and why Pharrell Williams can’t simply opt out of politics. And for the Patreon fam: the uproar on Chinese social media after a man who froze his wife was spotted with a new partner. This episode is spon...

The Rise of Gen Z Founders, TikToker Exposes Megachurches, Workplace Affairs, Jailed Crypto Queens 18.11.2025 24m

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish This week on Techish, Abadesi and Michael talk about why Y Combinator founders are suddenly getting way younger, the TikToker who called churches pretending to be a mom needing baby formula, the CEO who fired two employees over an affair, and the Cryptoqueen who got jailed over her £5bn Bitcoin stash. This episode is sponsored by DeleteMe. Get 20% of DeleteMe at joindeleteme.com/techish with code TEC...