Motorola
Mentioned in 28 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major mobile phone manufacturer known for budget-friendly devices like the Moto G Play and iconic foldable designs including the Razr and Razr Fold, competing across consumer, mid-range, and premium segments. Podcasts reference Motorola as both a design innovator (particularly regarding foldable phones that influenced competitors like Apple) and as a cautionary example of a company that failed to adapt to technological shifts and market demands, notably missing opportunities in the smartphone revolution. The company is also discussed for its recent AI-integrated devices, long battery life innovations, and established sales training programs.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews · Apr 15, 2026
A Life with UFO's
“Guest worked as webmaster creating worldwide content and images for Motorola's website using Photoshop”
Macworld Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
Episode 978: Requiem for the Mac Pro
“Historical context; manufactured PowerPC chips used in Power Mac G5 before Intel transition”
9to5Mac Daily · Apr 8, 2026
New CarPlay apps, iPhone Fold reports
“Topped smartphone repairability rankings with B+ grade in European government assessment”
Daily Tech News Show · Apr 7, 2026
Why Does Jason Love Claude Cowork So Much? - DTNS 5242
“Announced Moto G Stylus 2026 with active pressure-sensitive pen at $499; also released Moto Pad 2026 5G tablet”
Version History · Mar 29, 2026
Macintosh: All in one
“Supplied the 68000 processor that powered the original Macintosh computer”
Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast · Mar 6, 2026
Ep 602 - Future Man (feat. Kevin Ashton)
“Ashton served on research board; company rejected smartphone innovation advice and failed to capitalize on touchscreen/sensor technology before iPhone.”
Daily Tech News Show · Mar 2, 2026
Why Anthropic is Fighting with the US Military - DTNS 5216
“Announced Edge 70 Fusion mid-range phone, Razr Fold foldable with 6000+ nit displays, partnership with Graphene OS”
Motley Fool Money · Feb 22, 2026
How to Spot Winning Innovation
“Referenced as cautionary example of company that failed to listen to customer and marketplace demands”
Cult of Mac · Feb 5, 2026
AI-powered Xcode will change the world
“Historical reference for Razr clamshell phone design being considered for Apple's second foldable model”
Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong · Feb 2, 2026
Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) Review, Two New Versions of Siri & Apple's Earnings Set Records...Again (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 368)
“Referenced as design inspiration for potential clamshell-style foldable iPhone (modern Razr comparison)”
Rotten Mango · Feb 2, 2026
Part 1: Self-Help Guru Creates Wellness Company For Women To Receive “Orgasm Massages” By Trained Men
“Acquired Reese Jones' tech company for $205 million; mentioned as context for Jones' wealth and status in San Francisco tech scene”
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Jan 30, 2026
Powered by Orgasm: The Rise and Fall of a Sex Cult - with Ellen Huet
“Company that a Silicon Valley investor sold to in the 2000s, providing him capital to fund OneTaste's early operations.”
The Vergecast · Jan 9, 2026
Live from CES: What is the point of a robot that falls over?
“Launched smartwatch with 13-day battery life and tracking tag; battery life as primary feature”
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Jan 9, 2026
CES 2026 Actually Has Some Bangers?
“Launching Razr Fold foldable phone; announced AI pendant concept and Moto Watch with 13-day battery life”
Stare Down the Bull with Susan Hunt · Jan 5, 2026
Stop Wasting Candidates’ Time: Shaun Hervey’s No-BS Fix for Hiring EP 7
“Mentioned as company with formal sales training programs”
Elon Musk Podcast · Jan 4, 2026
BYD Outsold Tesla by 600,000 Cars. Here's How
Rich On Tech · Dec 28, 2025
AI-enhanced wizardry, iPhone storage fixes & esports insights - Best of (154, December 27, 2025)
“Moto G Play 2023 model discussed in context of lost phone recovery challenges”
Something You Should Know · Dec 27, 2025
How Much of “You” is Heredity? & Martin Cooper: The Father of the Cellphone - SYSK Choice
“Martin Cooper led creation of first handheld cell phone at Motorola in 1973; company later declined due to resistance to digital technology”
LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam · Dec 16, 2025
#396: From Trauma to Transcendence: Alpha Training, Elite Creativity Gains, and Reversing Aging — With Dr. James Hardt
“Referenced for manufacturing the 6800 microprocessor chip used in early brainwave feedback equipment development”
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Dec 12, 2025
The Phone of the Year is...
“Moto G Play mentioned as excellent value under $200; Motorola consistently wins budget category but struggles at higher price points”
The Talk Show With John Gruber · Nov 30, 2025
436: ‘Financial Boner’, With Tyler Hayes
“Hayes advocates for Motorola Razr flip phones as practical small-phone solution; Gruber skeptical of usability”
Version History · Nov 9, 2025
Fire Phone: Amazon’s mobile mistake
“Competitor known for Moto Mods modular phone system, cited as example of well-received experimental phone features”
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Nov 7, 2025
It’s Like Photoshop, But Free!
“Released Moto Edge 70 ultra-thin flagship with 4,800mAh silicon carbide battery and heavy bloatware/ads”
Version History · Oct 14, 2025
BlackBerry Messenger: Texting set free
“Phone manufacturer; Razr was dominant phone in 2005 before BlackBerry and iPhone disruption”
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Sep 26, 2025
Marques Cancelled His Roadster
“Mentioned as mainstream flagship manufacturer not yet adopting silicon carbide batteries”
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Sep 12, 2025
The iPhone 17 Event!
“Moto Z referenced as historical precedent for ultra-thin phones with modular battery accessories”
Acquired · Aug 26, 2025
Alphabet Inc.
“Manufactured the Droid phone (2009) that became Android's killer device; Verizon's flagship against iPhone”
Acquired · Jan 21, 2025
TSMC (Remastered)
“Semiconductor manufacturer that poached MOS engineers from TI, contributing to TI's decline”