Sony
Mentioned in 124 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major Japanese consumer electronics and entertainment conglomerate known for PlayStation gaming consoles, mirrorless cameras (A-series), televisions, and audio devices like the Walkman. Podcasts discuss the company's recent strategic shifts, including PlayStation 6 launch delays due to chip shortages, discontinuation of 8K TVs, a joint venture with TCL for TV manufacturing, and legal issues around smart TV surveillance technology. The company also manufactures gaming controllers experiencing durability issues and serves as a significant employer in Culver City, California.
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Episode Mentions
Juicy Scoop with Heather McDonald · May 19, 2026
Kardashian Double Dates, Pete’s Baby Drama & The Valley’s Men Problem
“Recently acquired Alex Baskin's production company 32 Flavors, which produces Real Housewives Beverly Hills, Vanderpump Rules, and The Valley”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 18, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Trump’s Leverage Over Xi Jinping EXPLAINED
“Historical example of Japanese corporate expansion that later declined due to deflation”
Daily Tech News Show · May 13, 2026
Amazon Beefs Up Voice-Assisted Shopping - DTNS 5268
“Launched Xperia 1 Mark 8 flagship phone with 4x larger image sensor; priced at €1,499; shipping June in Europe”
Windows Weekly (Audio) · May 13, 2026
WW 983: Puts the Buh in Benelux - Can Googlebooks Challenge Existing Laptops?
“PlayStation 5 hardware sales declined to 1.5M units in Q1 2026, lowest quarterly sales ever; digital software revenue remains strong”
Get Played · May 11, 2026
The Ayn Thor Gets Played
“PlayStation and PSP emulation discussed; PlayStation Remote Play app mentioned for Ayn Thor”
The WAN Show · May 9, 2026
AMD Proving to be Linux Chads AGAIN - WAN Show May 8, 2026
“Raised PS5 price in unprecedented move; reconsidering PC port strategy for PlayStation exclusives”
TechLinked · May 9, 2026
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase, Musk Faces Escalated Criminal Probe, Meta’s AI Bone Structure Analysis + more!
“Previously raised PS5 prices in March 2024, setting precedent for Nintendo's price increase strategy”
Daily Tech News Show · May 8, 2026
Switch 2 Prices Rise, Forecast Drops - DTNS 5265
“PlayStation 5 sales down 46% YoY; delaying PS6 announcement due to volatile memory pricing through 2027”
Tech Brew Ride Home · May 8, 2026
Chickens, Roosting
“PlayStation 5 expected to be primary platform for Grand Theft Auto 6 release, benefiting from Nintendo's Switch 2 challenges”
Daily Tech Headlines · May 8, 2026
Apple Actively Testing AirPods with Cameras - DTH
“Reported 46% drop in PlayStation 5 quarterly sales to 1.5 million units; forecasts 13% revenue growth for fiscal year 2027”
AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical · May 8, 2026
Elon Musk Just Teamed Up With Anthropic and Claude Dropped A TON Of New Stuff.
“Historical context as maker of AIBO robot dog; compared to new Familiar robot product”
The Big Picture · May 7, 2026
The Physical Media High Council Reconvenes!
“Now handles Disney physical media production after studio eliminated in-house division”
The School of Greatness · May 4, 2026
Why Winning Didn't Fix Me: The Truth About Pain | Kevin Love
“Partner with Kevin Love Fund on animation and creative storytelling for emotional learning curriculum”
The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly · Apr 30, 2026
We Just Want Dane
“Mentioned as decision-maker regarding casting for Dane Cook project; rejected Bobby Kelly for role”
Daily Tech News Show · Apr 29, 2026
Sony’s 30-Day DRM Clock Reappears - DTNS 5258
“PS4/PS5 games implementing controversial 30-day DRM validation requiring internet connection every 30 days”
The Last Invention is AI · Apr 28, 2026
OpenAI's Internal Tensions Explored
“Sony AI's ACE project published in Nature; first autonomous robot beating elite human table tennis players in real matches”
The Daily AI · Apr 28, 2026
Analyzing the Conflict at OpenAI
“Sony AI project ACE published in Nature; first autonomous robot beating elite professional table tennis players in real matches”
No Priors AI · Apr 28, 2026
Uncovering Conflict: Altman and CFO
“Sony AI's ACE project created first autonomous robot beating elite professional table tennis players”
AI Breakdown · Apr 28, 2026
OpenAI's Leadership Tensions Unpacked
“Sony AI published Nature paper on first autonomous robot beating elite table tennis players in real matches”
Economist Podcasts · Apr 28, 2026
The regal has landed: can Charles boost US bond?
“Japanese tech firm whose software partnership with Honda was terminated in March”
The Vergecast · Apr 28, 2026
Musk and Altman go to court
“PlayStation manufacturer; uses AMD chips; mentioned as validator of AMD's gaming graphics capabilities”
3 Takeaways™ · Apr 28, 2026
Did Apple Accidentally Help Build China’s Manufacturing Empire? (#299)
“Japanese company used as example of how Apple extracts manufacturing IP from co-creation partnerships”
The Dave Gerhardt Show (from Exit Five) · Apr 27, 2026
B2B Social Media Strategy Discussion
“Jeff Meltz mentioned working at Sony as example of large company social media experience”
TechLinked · Apr 25, 2026
China Curbs US Investment, Meta Layoffs and Microsoft Buyouts, Apple Update + more!
“AI division built Ace, a ping pong robot that became first machine to beat professional table tennis player in tournament”
This Week in Startups · Apr 25, 2026
The Defense Tech Startup YC Kicked Out of a Meeting is Now Arming America | E2280
“Audio company competitor in earbud market; mentioned as strong incumbent brand”
Grumpy Old Geeks · Apr 24, 2026
743: Category Five Dystopia
“Implementing age verification for PlayStation UK/Ireland users starting June 2026 for communication and social features”
Planet Money · Apr 24, 2026
Battlefield rare earths: How the U.S. lost to China
“Japanese electronics manufacturer affected by China's 2010 rare earth export restrictions”
Daily Tech News Show · Apr 24, 2026
We Are Xbox and We Have a New Logo Too - DTNS 5255
“PlayStation mentioned as competing console platform with continued exclusive title strategy”
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Apr 24, 2026
Tim Cooked and Now it's John's Ternus!
“Supplies camera sensors to Apple; potential for deeper integration discussed”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 23, 2026
We Can All Be A Tool From Time To Time
“Built Ace, an AI-powered ping pong playing robotic arm that demonstrates advances in robotic dexterity for warehouse and manual labor applications”
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · Apr 23, 2026
Stanford Neuroscientist: Can’t Remember Your Dreams? Your Brain May Be Warning You!
“Music industry example of formula-based songwriting and hit creation with Ed Sheeran”
Windows Weekly (Audio) · Apr 22, 2026
WW 980: Running Outta Tolkiens - Hands-On With 2 Snapdragon X2 Laptops!
“Temporarily reduced PlayStation 5 Digital Edition price by $200 to $399”
All TWiT.tv Shows (Audio) · Apr 22, 2026
Windows Weekly 980: Running Outta Tolkiens
“PlayStation 5 Digital Edition price reduction to $399 announced, competing with Xbox Game Pass strategy”
Channels with Peter Kafka · Apr 22, 2026
Jason Blum Built a Hit-Making Movie Machine. Does It Still Work?
“Studio partner mentioned as part of Blumhouse's original multi-studio distribution strategy”
Candace · Apr 21, 2026
Lori Frantzve’s Gun Deal? Terryl’s Footage Faux Pas. | Candace Ep 328
“Camera manufacturer; evidence suggests Sony camera used for security footage at event where Kirk died”
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast · Apr 17, 2026
Gadget Prices Are Getting Ridiculous
“Manufactures sensors for multiple phone brands but still uses Zeiss branding on own phones for marketing”
Castle Super Beast · Apr 15, 2026
CSB368: Your Child Is Updating With New Content As We Speak
“Producing Bloodborne animated movie; discussed regarding internal leak management and PlayStation hardware”
Post Games · Apr 13, 2026
Where Do Video Games Go from Here?
“Major console manufacturer noted as lacking recent accessibility controller innovations compared to Xbox”
Version History · Apr 12, 2026
Western Electric 500: Monopoly phone
“Electronics manufacturer that competed in phone market after phone jack standardization enabled third-party devices”
And The Writer Is...with Ross Golan · Apr 10, 2026
And The Update Is… Rap Lyrics Banned in Court, AI Deals Stalling, and a $64B UMG Bombshell
“Major label with stalled AI licensing negotiations alongside Universal, leaving royalty systems unresolved”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Apr 10, 2026
Judging the Cannes Lineup, Plus Special Guest Christopher Abbott
“Studio behind Kraven the Hunter superhero film featuring Abbott”
PATABAJO El Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
Sale a la luz nueva evidencia en el caso de Charlie Kirk y es perturbadora -PATABAJO El Podcast #246
“Gaming company criticized for PlayStation 5 Pro price increases and controller stick drift defect issues”
IGN Daily Update · Apr 8, 2026
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Getting A Major Makeover on PS5
“Announced PS5 R2 update for Cyberpunk 2077 last month; PS5 Pro hardware released in 2024”
Ongoing History of New Music · Apr 8, 2026
The 50 Biggest Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders of All Time: Part 2 (40-31)
“550 Music label (K's Choice's distributor) was part of Sony Empire; also employed Liam Lynch in AI division”
How Did This Get Made? · Apr 3, 2026
Last Looks: The Forbidden Dance
“Studio holding rights to Black Monday, preventing streaming availability despite audience demand”
Cult of Mac · Apr 2, 2026
Apple turns 50! — and Mac Pro turns dead
“High-end headphone competitor compared unfavorably to AirPods Max in sound quality”
9to5Mac Happy Hour · Apr 2, 2026
AirPods Max 2 review, Apple’s anniversary, Mac Pro discontinued
“Referenced as alternative headphone option for users rejecting AirPods Max design”
93X Half-Assed Morning Show · Apr 2, 2026
Ether Bunny
“Announced PlayStation 5 price increases across all models, with PS5 Pro reaching $900”
Castle Super Beast · Apr 2, 2026
CSB366: Bourgeois-Z: I Take Off Homestuck Makeup Next To My Undertale Cosplay To Wear My Pomni Outfit
“PlayStation manufacturer; increased PS5 price by $100-150 due to RAM costs; pricing strategy may carry forward to PS6”
Macworld Podcast · Apr 1, 2026
Episode 977: Memories of Apple on its 50th Anniversary
“Failed to capitalize on digital music market despite competitive advantage; iPod competitors never materialized as expected threat”