Synopsis
SyrupCast is a weekly show that puts a spotlight on the Canadian tech industry. Each week, we focus on the tech stories that matter to Canadians, including smartphones, video games, apps, and telecom news. Join us as we dive through this always-interesting and ever-expanding industry!
Episodes
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SyrupCast 214: The Samsung Galaxy S20 series pod
06/03/2020 Duration: 55minThis week Patrick O'Rourke and Brad Bennett are joined by MobileSyrup staff writers Jon Lamont and Dean Daley. The Syrup Squad discusses the Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra just prior to publishing their reviews of the S series flagships. Jon is reviewing the Galaxy S20, so he'll be defending the smallest of the three phones. Dean is working on the Galaxy S20+ review, and Pat has his hands on the Galaxy S20 Ultra. Opinions come out as the reviewers talk about the phone they like the most and what features they think Samsung nailed this time around. Note: When this podcast was recorded, Rogers hadn't yet made the announcement that its initial 5G network is now active. Total runtime: 55:16 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast 213: Galaxy Z Flip impressions and CRTC hearing explanations
21/02/2020 Duration: 52minParick O'Rourke spent time over the past week with Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip, so Brad Bennett grills him about the smartphone's display, hinge and everything he liked about the new device. The pair also talks about Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S20 series. Before that, the team has MobileSyrup telecom reporter Aisha Malik on the podcast to talk about the CRTC's MVNO price reduction hearings. Note: When this podcast was recording, Rogers hadn't yet made the announcement that its initial 5G network is now active. Total runtime: 52:21 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast 212: Samsung Galaxy S20 rumours and the (possible) death of Blackberry phones
07/02/2020 Duration: 55minThis week the SyrupCast crew is taking a look at smartphones from the past and the future. Patrick O'Rourke, Brad Bennett and special guest Ian Hardy, talk about the legacy of Blackberry devices and what it means that the brand has cut its ties with Chinese phone manufacturer TCL. Following that Dean Daley takes the third seat at the table to lay out our expectations for Samsung's Unpacked event on February 11th. The team discusses all three of the rumoured flagships -- the Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra -- a new rumour regarding Galaxy buds and the highly anticipated Galaxy Z Flip. Total runtime: 55:47 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast 211: Microsoft Surface lineup, alternative computing and xCloud
31/01/2020 Duration: 01h16sThis week MobileSyrup's Patrick O'Rourke and Bradley Bennet are still tweaking the refreshed show's new formula. Jon Lamont comes on the show to talk about his recent experience with Microsoft's new Surface device, followed by a discussion surrounding 'alternative computing.' In the final segment, Brad Shankar discusses his hands-on time with Microsoft's game streaming platform, xCloud. Total runtime: 60:00 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast 210: CES 2020 and Samsung Galaxy S20 leaks
17/01/2020 Duration: 49minThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup's Patrick O'Rourke, Bradley Bennett and Dean Daley breakdown the barrage of Samsung Galaxy S20 leaks this week and also chat about Brad's experience at CES 2020 in Las Vegas. Total runtime: 49:32 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast 209: Our favourite phones of 2019
23/12/2019 Duration: 44minThis week MobileSyurp's Patrick O'Rourke, Bradley Bennet, Dean Daley and Jon Lamont sit down and talk about their favourite phones of 2019 and a few honourable mentions. Total runtime: 44:30 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast Ep. 208: 16-inch MacBook Pro, Mustang Mach-E and Google Stadia vs Project xCloud
26/11/2019 Duration: 52minThis week, MobileSyrup managing editor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast Ep. 207: The Google Pixel 4 pod
25/10/2019 Duration: 36minThis week, MobileSyrup Managing Editor Dean Daley and Jon Lamont, to talk about the Google Pixel 4 and Google's corresponding launch event. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an email to patrick@mobilesyrup.com. Total runtime: 36:34 Shoutouts: 32:55 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast Ep. 206: Election 2019 -- breaking down telecom, tech policies
18/10/2019 Duration: 40minThis week, MobileSyrup senior telecom reporter Shruti Shekar is joined by Anja Karadeglija, the editor of The Wire Report, to discuss the upcoming Canadian federal It's no secret that Canada has a few issues that need resolving in the telecom space, including problems like rural connectivity, high cellphone bills and of course, what to do about Huawei in the race for 5G. Total runtime: 40:03 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast Ep. 205: OnePlus 7T, Amazon’s new hardware and Surface foldables
04/10/2019 Duration: 48minThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O'Rourke and staff writers Bradley Bennett and Dean Daley, talk about the OnePlus 7T, the new Echo devices coming to Canada and all the announcements from Microsoft's recent keynote event. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an email to podcast@mobilesyrup.com. Total runtime: 48:00 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast: Google talks Stadia's game library, competition and more
01/10/2019 Duration: 15minOn this interview episode of the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup staff writer Brad Shankar speaks with Ray Bautista, Google Stadia's business development manager, regarding where the upcoming game streaming service stands at the moment and what users can expect from it at launch. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an email to patrick@mobilesyrup.com Total runtime: 15:52 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast Ep. 204: iPhone 11 series and everything else Apple
19/09/2019 Duration: 47minThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O'Rourke and staff writers Bradley Bennett and Jon Lamont break down all the latest Apple-related news. Last week at Apple's annual Fall keynote, the tech giant revealed all of the hardware it's launching this fall. Patrick was at the event and went hands-on with the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, as well as the Apple Watch Series 5. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an email to patrick@mobilesyrup.com Total runtime: 47:12 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast Ep. 203: Android 10, Sonos Move and Apple iPhone Pro event speculation
06/09/2019 Duration: 59minThis week, MobileSyrup managing editor Patrick O'Rourke takes over hosting duties alongside staff writers Bradley Bennett and Jon Lamont. The team sits down to discuss Sonos' new portable Move speaker, the best Android 10 features and Apple's upcoming fall hardware event. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an email to patrick@mobilesyrup.com Total runtime: 59:07 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Syrupcast Podcast Ep. 202: R.I.P. 12-inch MacBook
12/07/2019 Duration: 30minThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast Podcast Ep. 201: Everything you need to know about Canadian unlimited data plans
24/06/2019 Duration: 38minThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast Podcast Ep 200: Impressions on iOS 13, iPadOS and more
14/06/2019 Duration: 34minThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast Podcast Ep. 199: A Netflix tax could be on the horizon
07/06/2019 Duration: 30minThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup staff reporter, Shruti Shekar is joined by the Editor of The Wire Report, Anja Karadeglija, to do a deep dive into the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review. For the past few years, the Canadian government has promised to review the Broadcasting Act and the Telecom Act -- both of which date back to the early 1990s. Finally, last year, the government appointed a panel of seven experts to lead a review of this legislation. The panel has been accepting written submissions from various companies and organizations within the media and telecom industries to inform their interim report, which is due to release sometime this month. Ahead of this anticipated report, Shruti and Anja breakdown the written submissions of a handful of key players. With the exception of Shaw, one thing all of the major companies involved seem to agree on is a Netflix tax. It's important to note though that the term 'Netflix tax,' could mean multiple things and ranges from whether Net
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SyrupCast Podcast Ep 198: What is the best way to get rid of a phone's notch
24/05/2019 Duration: 32minThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup staff reporters Bradley Bennett, Jon Lamont and Dean Daley sit down to share their thoughts about the current smartphone market. Over the last few years, the smartphone industry has evolved significantly. The difference between mid-tier smartphones and flagship devices has diminished considerably. The SyrupCast team argues that regardless of the make and model of flagship phone these days, you're still going to walk away with a great phone. They also contend that as flagships become increasingly expensive, mid-tier phones might just start taking over the smartphone market. Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team's thoughts and their latest recommendations of what phone you should buy. Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an email to podcast@mobilesyrup.com. If you're feeling extra adventurous, send us a voice recording of your question or comment and you may end up featured in a future episode! Total runtime:
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SyrupCast Podcast Ep. 197: The Nexus returns
13/05/2019 Duration: 40minThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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SyrupCast Podcast Ep. 196: The unfolding of Samsung?
29/04/2019 Duration: 40minThis week on the SyrupCast, MobileSyrup features editor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.