Sony
Mentioned in 81 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 equipment like the Walkman. Podcast discussions focus on recent business developments including delayed PS6 launch due to memory shortages, discontinuation of 8K TV models, a joint venture with TCL for television manufacturing, and hardware issues like controller stick drift. The company is also referenced as a significant employer in Culver City, California, and has faced legal scrutiny over smart TV surveillance practices.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
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”
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”
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”
American Scandal · Mar 31, 2026
Titan Sub Disaster | Cyclops | 2
“Gaming hardware manufacturer whose PlayStation controller was repurposed as Titan's wireless control system without authorization”
Version History · Mar 29, 2026
Macintosh: All in one
“Developed the 3.5-inch floppy disk format that Apple adopted for the Macintosh”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 27, 2026
Sony is Raising PS5 Prices AGAIN - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.27.26
“Announced second PlayStation 5 price increase in under a year, raising console prices $100-$150 across all models starting April 2026”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Mar 20, 2026
Oscars Review from Inside the Dolby; The Problem with Oscars Press; What's Up Next for the Winners?
“Potential partner for K-Pop Demon Hunters sequel theatrical distribution”
Game Scoop! · Mar 13, 2026
Game Scoop! 848: A Marathon and a Sprint
“Pulling back PC releases and focusing on exclusives, potentially in response to Steam Deck competition”
Nintendo Voice Chat · Mar 13, 2026
Our Nintendo Hot Takes! - NVC 803
“PlayStation Online and conference presentation strategies discussed as industry comparison points”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Mar 11, 2026
Pokemon Pokopia's Success SURGES Nintendo's Share Price - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.11.26
“Approved physical editions of Chained Echoes but publisher failed to deliver on PS4 versions”
Version History · Mar 8, 2026
Furby: Talk Furbish to me
“Released AIBO robot dog one year after Furby, competing in interactive pet market with different approach”
Behind the Bastards · Mar 7, 2026
It Could Happen Here Weekly 222
“Major media conglomerate owning film studios and music catalogs; participates in IP consolidation trend”
Game Scoop! · Mar 6, 2026
Game Scoop! 847: PlayStation Takes Its Toys & Goes Home
“Reversing PC porting strategy for single-player games due to poor sales and brand risk, returning to console exclusivity after releasing 15+ titles on Steam”
Game Theory · Mar 5, 2026
The Console War is OVER
“PlayStation creator and market leader with 160M PS2 units sold; now releasing exclusives on PC and Xbox, signaling end of traditional exclusivity.”
TBPN · Mar 5, 2026
Apple’s MacBook Neo, OpenAI’s Pentagon Agreement, Anthropic’s Investors Silent on DoW | Diet TBPN
“PlayStation 6 allegedly delayed until 2028-2029 due to rising memory costs”
TBPN · Mar 4, 2026
New Apple Products, Anthropic's Strategy, Why AI Costs Don’t Hurt Apple | Dean Ball, Scott Kupor & Jared Isaacman, Adam Bry, Matteo Franceschetti, Dillon Rolnick
“Delaying PlayStation 6 until 2028-2029 due to rising memory costs”
Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips · Mar 4, 2026
The Price Of Knowledge Is Going Towards Zero
“Used as example supplier in wholesale pricing explanation”
60 Songs That Explain the '90s · Mar 4, 2026
The Darkness — “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”
“Parent company whose A&R representative Nick Raphael discussed attempting to sign The Darkness before their major success”
Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod. · Mar 1, 2026
328: Shared Resources, Shared Problems
“Made largest CRT TV ever produced (45 inches, 400 pounds); referenced in discussion of vintage display technology”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 28, 2026
DTNS February in Review
“Rumored to delay PS6 release to 2028 or 2029 due to component availability and market conditions”
Game Scoop! · Feb 27, 2026
Game Scoop! 846: Requiem Is a Dream
“PlayStation exclusive games and House of the Dragon series discussed; Bluepoint Studios closure announced”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
God of War TV Show First Look REVEALED! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.27.26
“Releasing upgraded PSSR technology on PS5 Pro starting with Resident Evil 9; collaborating with AMD on Project Amethyst”
Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade · Feb 26, 2026
Denis Leary: Conan’s Comedy Cousin
“Previously owned Happy Gilmore film rights before Netflix acquisition”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
Is This It For Xbox? - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.25.26
“Running server slam for Horizon and Marathon simultaneously; referenced as market leader in console space”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · Feb 25, 2026
Adam Mosseri Returns (Head of Instagram)
“Camera manufacturer; discussed as potential partner for content authentication through camera signatures”
Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris · Feb 23, 2026
Tenille Townes on Songwriting, Grit & Country Fame
“Townes met A&R at Sony early in her Nashville career, leading to publishing and recording opportunities”
Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod. · Feb 22, 2026
327: Two Hours of War
“PlayStation manufacturer providing guidance that PS6 launch delayed 2+ years due to component shortages”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · Feb 22, 2026
Die My Love with Alison Willmore
“Distributed No Hard Feelings and Anyone But You; discussed marketing strategy for prestige comedies”
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Feb 19, 2026
12 Clomp Program
“Mentioned as manufacturer of high-quality video cameras; Joey expressed interest in receiving one”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 17, 2026
Scientist Can 3D Print in Seconds - DTNS 5207
“Considering pushing back next PlayStation launch to 2028-2029 due to memory shortages”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 17, 2026
AI is Driving a Memory Shortage & Detroit Wants to Revive the Sedan
“Considering delaying PlayStation launch to 2028-2029 due to memory chip shortage”
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay · Feb 17, 2026
LeBron and Israel, the “Kevin Durant Files,” and the Beautiful Hellscape of Culver City
“Mentioned as major employer in Culver City, California”
DGTL Voices with Ed Marx · Feb 16, 2026
The Power of Voice Training for Leaders in Any Profession (ft. Serg Sanchez)
“Serg's band Adam Smash was signed to Sony, where he experienced voice loss during the recording process”
Mac Power Users · Feb 15, 2026
836: Welcome, Stephen
“A7IV and A6400 mirrorless cameras used as primary video production equipment”
Kim Komando Daily Tech Update · Feb 15, 2026
The falling Bitcoin
“Mentioned in context of vintage Walkman devices as collectible items”
Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod. · Feb 15, 2026
326: Quantumly Entangled Keyboard Switches
“DualSense and DualShock 4 controllers experience stick drift issues, creating market for Hall Effect replacements”
The Watch · Feb 13, 2026
‘The Pitt’ S2E6. Plus, Apple Takes ‘Severance’ in-House and the ‘Spider-Noir’ Trailer.
“Controls Spider-Man film and character rights; partnering with Amazon on Spider-Noir television adaptation”
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe · Feb 7, 2026
The Skeptics Guide #1074 - Feb 7 2026
“Discontinued last 8K TV models in April 2025 as manufacturers abandon 8K resolution”
The Book Review · Feb 6, 2026
How Nintendo Became the World's Most Fun Video Game Company
“Competitor to Nintendo mentioned in context of PlayStation console and alternative gaming platforms”
The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show · Feb 6, 2026
31.) Friday Freedom + Super Bowl Weekend (2/6/26)
“Distribution partner for Bad Bunny's independent music operation”
Unexplained Encounters · Feb 4, 2026
574 | It Wakes Up Every 17 Years (DON'T GO NEAR THE TREELINE)
“Referenced as manufacturer of the Handycam camcorder used to document events throughout the narrative”
Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod. · Feb 1, 2026
324: The Intel Batman
“Early Android TV implementation on Sony TVs mentioned in smart TV OS history”