Companies

AT&T

Mentioned in 111 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

# AT&T A major telecommunications and internet service provider discussed across podcasts for its infrastructure role in enabling tech companies, historical monopoly status, and operational challenges. Podcasts frequently reference AT&T's billing practices (including charges for unused services), service delivery failures, and controversial partnerships with government agencies like ICE, which prompted some commentators to switch providers. The company also features prominently as title sponsor of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament and has experienced significant security breaches and network outages documented in tech and security-focused podcasts.

Episode Mentions

My First Million

My First Million · Jul 15, 2026

Howard Marks: 80 years of investing wisdom in 46 minutes

Historical example of investment banking tombstone ad listing 40+ firms; nearly all disappeared except Goldman Sachs

AI Autonomy and Unpredictability in Investment Decision-MakingSecond-Level Thinking and Variant Perception in InvestingRaising Capital During Market Dislocations
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Rich On Tech

Rich On Tech · Jul 12, 2026

Meta’s AI image blunder, DuckDuckGo battles YouTube ads & simplifying an old iPhone (182, July 11, 2026)

Senior 55+ plan offering two cell phones and home internet for $99/month; discontinuing landline service by October 2027; AT&T Internet Air (5G home internet) discussed

AI-Generated Content and Likeness RightsMeta's Muse Image Generator ControversyOpt-In vs. Opt-Out Privacy Defaults
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TBPN

TBPN · Jul 1, 2026

Rocket Lab Enters SpaceX Arena, Meta’s Prediction Market, America’s Tech Wishlist | Diet TBPN

Bought DirecTV and Time Warner but fully exited both, illustrating the failure of telecom-content bundling strategies.

Rocket Lab acquisition of Iridium Communications for $8 billionSpaceX Starlink vs. Rocket Lab competitive dynamics in LEO satellite connectivityComcast NBCUniversal split into separate connectivity and content entities
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The Vergecast

The Vergecast · Jun 12, 2026

Siri is good now??

Launching $3/day unlimited data passes for iPad cellular, making always-connected tablets more accessible

Apple Intelligence and Siri improvementsOn-device search indexing and privacySocial media algorithm transparency
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Red Eye Radio

Red Eye Radio · Jun 11, 2026

06-11-26 Part Two - FIFA, Rush & Platner

Stadium in Arlington, Texas being rebranded as Dallas Stadium for FIFA World Cup hosting

FIFA World Cup 2026 hosting in United StatesRush band reunion concert with new drummer Annika PapadakisLive vocal performance limitations and authenticity
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Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans

Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans · Jun 8, 2026

How to Stop Feeling Stressed About Money Without Tracking Every Dollar | Reair: All Things Excellence Podcast with Chelsey Debruin | 576

Example of company offering $30/month discount for ACH payments versus credit card payments

Multi-account budgeting system architectureSubscription audit and duplicate bill eliminationNegotiating insurance and utility rates
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The Rich Roll Podcast

The Rich Roll Podcast · Jun 8, 2026

Touch Grass: Andrew Yang Returns To Talk Phone Addiction, AI's Cognitive Toll, & The Fight For Your Attention

Major US carrier paying $7B annually to shareholders; Rich Roll's former provider; example of consumer overcharging

Smartphone addiction and clinical addiction criteriaAI cognitive offload and memory retention declineGenerational mental health crisis in Gen Z and Gen Alpha
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Tech Brew Ride Home

Tech Brew Ride Home · May 14, 2026

The Biggest Tech IPO Since Uber

Forming joint venture with T-Mobile and Verizon to address wireless dead zones using satellite technology

OpenAI vs Apple partnership disputeCerebra Systems IPO and AI chip competitionmacOS security vulnerabilities and AI-assisted exploitation
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Daily Tech News Show

Daily Tech News Show · May 14, 2026

Motorola Razr Fold is a Noble Competitor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 - DTNS 5269

Forming joint venture with T-Mobile and Verizon to eliminate dead zones through spectrum sharing and satellite integration

Motorola Razr Fold specifications and competitive positioningFoldable phone battery technology and silicon carbide adoptionCamera performance comparison across flagship foldables
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Daily Tech Headlines

Daily Tech Headlines · May 14, 2026

U.S.-China Tech Rivalry Stalls Nvidia H200 Chip Sales - DTH

Reached agreement in principle with Verizon to form joint venture for eliminating wireless dead zones using satellite technology

U.S.-China semiconductor export restrictionsNVIDIA H200 chip sales and geopolitical trade barriersMicrosoft Edge Copilot feature integration
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Science Friday

Science Friday · May 13, 2026

Who are the musicians composing for my washing machine?

Joel Beckerman has composed sonic branding for AT&T as part of his portfolio

Sonic branding strategy and brand differentiationAppliance sound design and user experienceComposer approaches to functional vs. emotional sound design
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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast

No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · May 11, 2026

1156: PGA Championship Preview Show

Connectivity sponsor emphasizing network quality for staying connected during major events

PGA Championship course setup and design philosophyModern equipment impact on classic golf course strategyStrokes gained analysis by distance brackets and approach shot patterns
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Twenty Thousand Hertz

Twenty Thousand Hertz · May 11, 2026

The Poop Song Conspiracy

Sponsor advertising iPhone 17 Pro with center stage camera feature for group selfies

AI Music Generation and DetectionStreaming Platform Economics and RoyaltiesAI Transparency and Labeling Requirements
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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast

No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · May 8, 2026

1154: Forecasting The 2028 PGA Tour Schedule

Pebble Beach Pro-Am sponsor; discussed for potential postseason event relocation

2028 PGA Tour Schedule ConstructionSignature Events and Field ExpansionMatch Play Championship Format
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Better Offline

Better Offline · May 6, 2026

CZM Rewind: Cory Doctorow and Ed Zitron on Enshittification and the Rot Economy

Historical example of monopoly defended as national champion; actually prevented modem adoption and innovation

Enshittification and platform decayGoogle Search quality degradationAntitrust enforcement and monopoly policy
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Financial Audit

Financial Audit · May 1, 2026

The Most INSANE Financial Audit Ever

$367 collection account from phone contract break; husband claims lack of knowledge about debt

Relationship Communication and Financial TransparencyStolen Valor and Identity DeceptionHidden Debt and Collections Management
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The Rewatchables

The Rewatchables · Apr 28, 2026

‘Ghostbusters’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

Co-sponsor with Apple for health technology advertising segment

Comedy filmmaking techniques and improvisation in 1980s cinemaCasting decisions and ensemble chemistry in blockbuster filmsCultural impact and monoculture phenomenon in 1984
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The Big Picture

The Big Picture · Apr 27, 2026

The 'Star Wars' Movie Draft

Co-sponsor of episode alongside Apple

Star Wars Film Ranking and Comparative AnalysisFandom Psychology and Generational AttachmentPrequel Rehabilitation and Critical Reappraisal
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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast

No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · Apr 27, 2026

1150: Nelly wins Chevron; FitzBro's take Zurich

Telecommunications sponsor; featured in mid-roll advertisement segment

LPGA broadcast quality and production standardsMajor championship venue selection and tradition vs. sponsorshipNelly Korda's major championship trajectory and career arc
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The Big Picture

The Big Picture · Apr 24, 2026

‘Michael’ Wants to Start Something It Can’t Finish. Plus: ‘Mother Mary’ With David Lowery!

Co-sponsor with Apple for health and wellness tracking advertisement

Michael Jackson biopic legal constraints and estate managementMusic biopic narrative limitations and hagiographyPop star iconography and stadium performance spectacle
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BiggerPockets Money Podcast

BiggerPockets Money Podcast · Apr 24, 2026

From $69K Debt to Financial Independence in NYC

Original cell phone provider; Kim switched to Cricket Wireless subsidiary to reduce costs while maintaining same network

Rent stabilization policies and tenant protections in NYC real estateLifestyle inflation and expense auditing in high-income householdsBlended family financial planning and consolidation
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Cult of Mac

Cult of Mac · Apr 23, 2026

Tim’s done, now it’s John’s Ternus

Mentioned as employer of retired engineers volunteering at Large Scale Systems Museum

Apple CEO Succession PlanningTim Cook to John Ternus Leadership TransitionApple's AI Product Strategy
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Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov

Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Apr 23, 2026

The Limits of Trump's "Madman" Iran Strategy

Referenced as inferior retail distribution experience compared to Apple Stores

Iran Nuclear Program and JCPOA NegotiationsStrait of Hormuz Blockade and Oil Supply DisruptionTrump Administration Foreign Policy Credibility
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World Business Report

World Business Report · Apr 23, 2026

Warner Brothers Discovery agree to Paramount acquisition

Previously owned Time Warner; divested to Discovery in 2022 due to management challenges

Media Industry Consolidation and M&AParamount-Warner Brothers AcquisitionStreaming Wars and Netflix Competition
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Wall Street Breakfast

Wall Street Breakfast · Apr 22, 2026

Spirit Airlines in line for government bailout

Trading defensively as legacy revenue declines and capital intensity constraints offset internet and postpaid gains

Airline Industry BailoutsGovernment Equity FinancingBoeing Quarterly Earnings
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Bloomberg Intelligence

Bloomberg Intelligence · Apr 22, 2026

Trump Admin Looks to Save Spirit Airlines

Reported earnings with wireless service revenue shortfall; implementing price increases on legacy plans in Q2

Airline Industry OvercapacitySpirit Airlines Bankruptcy and Government RescueAirline Loyalty Programs and Revenue Models
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WSJ What’s News

WSJ What’s News · Apr 22, 2026

Can a Chatbot Be Charged With Murder?

Providing updates this morning as part of earnings season coverage

AI Criminal LiabilityChatGPT Mass Shooting InvestigationRetail Investor Behavior
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The Jesse Kelly Show

The Jesse Kelly Show · Apr 22, 2026

Another Democrat RESIGNS From Congress In SHAME

Criticized for prioritizing hiring foreign workers over American citizens

2020 Election Security BreachesActBlue Fundraising Fraud InvestigationSupreme Court Institutional Leaks
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America In The Morning

America In The Morning · Apr 22, 2026

Ceasefire Extended TFN, Virginia Approves Redistricting, Another Member of Congress Resigns, SPLC Indicted

Earnings report due on analyst watch list for April 22, 2026

Iran-US Ceasefire and Peace NegotiationsCongressional Redistricting and Electoral StrategyFederal Ethics Investigations and Congressional Resignations
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Vital Dawn

Vital Dawn · Apr 22, 2026

Vital Dawn Podcast for Wednesday April 22

Listed as key earnings report scheduled for today before U.S. market open

U.S. Equity Futures PerformanceQ1 Earnings Season AnalysisIran-U.S. Geopolitical Tensions
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FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview

FactSet U.S. Daily Market Preview · Apr 22, 2026

Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 22-Apr

Earnings release scheduled for morning of April 22

Iran Ceasefire Extension and Nuclear NegotiationsAI Sector Momentum and Tech Stock RalliesMemory Chip Shortage and Semiconductor Supply
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The Pitt Podcast

The Pitt Podcast · Apr 17, 2026

9:00 P.M with Sepideh Moafi, John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill

Mentioned in pre-roll advertisement segment for Party Power Games

Focal Temporal Seizures and Epilepsy ManagementPreeclampsia and Eclampsia in PregnancyFree Birth and Alternative Childbirth Practices
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ok storytime

ok storytime · Apr 15, 2026

Your Favorite ‘No Way’ Stories”| Reddit Stories | EP2680

Sponsor offering network connectivity services with guaranteed reliability and customer service guarantees

Coincidence and probability in human relationshipsSerendipitous travel encountersCPR training and emergency response
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Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words

Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 15, 2026

California’s NGO Money Pipeline, Unfunded Mandates, and Rebuilding After the Palisades Fires | Elaine Culotti & Victor Davis Hanson

Telecom company using Department of Water and Power infrastructure without adequate compensation to state.

NGO and nonprofit accountability in disaster relief and government fundingUnfunded mandates and their fiscal impact on California municipalitiesPacific Palisades fire recovery and rebuilding permit delays
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Erazno y La Chokolata El Podcast

Erazno y La Chokolata El Podcast · Apr 15, 2026

Las 10 de Erazno, el Chokolatazo, Martes de Infieles, Parodias y mas

Multiple sponsored advertisements promoting Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with $0 offer and Galaxy AI features

Infidelity and relationship betrayalOnline dating and virtual relationshipsImmigration law and citizenship pathways
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British Scandal

British Scandal · Apr 15, 2026

The Notorious Dr Crippen | Devil's Breath | 3

Mid-roll advertiser promoting connectivity and mobile services during the episode

Forensic pathology and toxicology in early 20th century criminal investigationPoison as a murder weapon and its detection in human remainsBody dismemberment and disposal methods in criminal cases
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Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Kim Komando Daily Tech Update · Apr 14, 2026

$2 bank scam

Referenced as a company whose data breach may have exposed customer information used in scams

Bank account fraud preventionPhone number spoofing and caller ID spoofingSocial engineering attacks
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Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe

Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Apr 14, 2026

Does science fiction inspire real tech?

Developed early car-based mobile phones in 1940s; competed with Motorola on handheld phone development

Science Fiction as Technology InspirationMobile Phone History and EvolutionTablet Computer Development
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Financial Audit

Financial Audit · Apr 13, 2026

This Has Never Happened Before | Financial Audit

Telecom company offering free phones promotion that guest is considering despite already having 6 phone lines

VA Disability Compensation System AbuseCredit Card Debt Management and Interest RatesRelationship Financial Dependency and Age Gap Dynamics
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio

Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio · Apr 13, 2026

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Unholy Two Matter 01/10/1960

Telecommunications company referenced as stable investment option in stock market discussion

Insurance fraud investigationMurder investigation and forensic evidenceAutopsy and toxicology findings
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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast

No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · Apr 13, 2026

1145: Rory McIlroy repeats at Augusta National

Sponsor providing telecommunications services; featured in advertisement segment about connectivity

Rory McIlroy's major championship trajectory and future potentialMasters course setup and conditioning strategyBroadcast commercialization and tournament presentation
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Version History

Version History · Apr 12, 2026

Western Electric 500: Monopoly phone

Central subject: monopoly telephone company that dominated US telecommunications from early 1900s through 1984 breakup

AT&T Monopoly History and BreakupWestern Electric 500 Design and EngineeringRegulated Monopoly Business Model
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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast

No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · Apr 6, 2026

1140: Augusta Preview Show

Sponsor emphasizing connectivity and network reliability during the Masters broadcast week

Masters Tournament Preview and Field AnalysisScottie Sheffler's Form and Major Championship WindowRory McIlroy's Masters History and Current Status
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No Laying Up - Golf Podcast

No Laying Up - Golf Podcast · Apr 6, 2026

1139: Early Augusta Notes + Lauren Wins In Vegas (and calls in!)

Sponsor providing connectivity infrastructure at Augusta National during Masters week

Golf Course Setup and Difficulty StandardsLPGA Tour Equipment and TechnologyWomen's Professional Golf Investment
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The Pat McAfee Show

The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 1, 2026

PMS 2.0 1526 - Cooper Flagg, Chase Daniel, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Dan Orlovsky, & Darius Butler

Corporate sponsor of WNBA; part of investment group supporting league growth

Jalen Hurts quarterback controversy and Eagles organizational dysfunctionCooper Flagg NBA rookie season struggles with Dallas MavericksWNBA new collective bargaining agreement and salary structure
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Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM

Mundo in the Morning - KCMO Talk Radio 95.7FM & 710 AM · Mar 31, 2026

Mundo’s Cell Phone School Ban Rant… | Mundo Clip 3-31-26

Mentioned as location reference for Lone Star Smokeout music festival venue

Kansas Cell Phone Ban in SchoolsSchool District Budget ManagementStudent Device Policy Implementation
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Version History

Version History · Mar 22, 2026

Vocoder: Magic mic

Telecommunications monopoly that operated Bell Labs and worked closely with US government during WWII

Vocoder history and technologyBell Labs research and developmentWWII encryption and secure communications
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Capitalisn't

Capitalisn't · Mar 12, 2026

Why Human Progress Is Not Inevitable - ft. Carl Frey

Consent decree forced transistor technology sharing, enabling semiconductor industry development

Technological Progress and InnovationInstitutional Frameworks for InnovationMarket Concentration and Antitrust
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Club Shay Shay

Club Shay Shay · Mar 11, 2026

Club Shay Shay - Gabriel Iglesias Part 1

LA Cellular evolved into AT&T, the company Iglesias worked for before pursuing full-time comedy

Stadium Comedy Tours and Venue ScalingVoice Acting and Animation Industry DynamicsCareer Decision-Making in Entertainment
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Lovett or Leave It

Lovett or Leave It · Mar 7, 2026

Noem Wrecker

Milana Vientiroup's commercial work that led to parasocial male attention and body-based criticism

Congressional War Powers Resolution and Executive AuthorityDHS Leadership and Border Enforcement AccountabilityIran Military Strikes and Geopolitical Consequences
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