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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

Ania Lichtarowicz

161 episodesEN

Show overview

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 161 episodes. That works out to roughly 65 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 22 min and 31 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 67 episodes published. Published by Ania Lichtarowicz.

Episodes
161
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
28 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast - Tech That Actually MattersIf you’re tired of hype, gadgets-for-gadget’s-sake, and the same recycled tech headlines, welcome to Somewhere on Earth (SOEP) - the weekly global tech podcast that digs way deeper.Made by and hosted by the ex-BBC World Service Digital Planet team (yes, the award-winning crew behind 21+ years of world-leading tech journalism and 1.5M annual downloads), SOEP uncovers the untold stories shaping our digital world.This isn’t a show about the latest shiny toy. It’s about technology that changes lives, cultures, and global societies.Each episode explores:⚡ The real-world impact of emerging tech🌍 New innovations driving social good🔍 Under-the-radar digital trends you should be paying attention to🧠 How tech is reshaping communities, culture, and the way we live📰 The technology behind the week’s biggest world stories - explained simplyOur mission?To build a tech-for-good ecosystem where new ideas, powerful insights, and meaningful innovation can grow.If you want smart, globally minded tech storytelling from journalists who’ve been doing this longer (and better) than almost anyone else - SOEP is your new must-listen podcast.🌎 Somewhere on Earth: Where tech meets humanity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast--6924871/support.

Latest Episodes

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The AI Contact Lens That Could Prevent Blindness and The Women Rewriting Silicon Valley

May 12, 202623 min

RightsCon 2026 Cancelled Last Minute: Global Tech Summit Shock + The New Gateway to Doing Business in Africa

May 5, 202620 min

AI Voice Clones Are Clearer Than Humans, and Satellites Are Transforming Fishing

Apr 28, 202621 min

Driverless Taxis Are Here 🚕 No Humans, No Steering Wheel. And the Hidden Fiber Network Powering It All

Apr 21, 202624 min

AI, Music & Accessibility: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Creativity and Communication

Apr 14, 202619 min

AI Beyond Business: Digital Rights, NGOs, and the Fight Against Food Waste

Apr 7, 202621 min

The Dark Side of the Kill Switch: Inside 2025's Record-Breaking Internet Shutdowns

Mar 31, 202625 min

🤖 AI Is Raising Your Kids, Rebuilding Regions and Even Sorting Your Rubbish

Mar 24, 202623 min

AI, Surveillance & Migration: Inside Europe’s Tech-Driven Border Policies + The Rise of Renting Apps

Mar 17, 202622 min

Great Tech Idea. Now What? Inside a Deep-Tech Pitch Night

Mar 10, 202623 min

AI’s Hidden E-Waste Crisis and the Rise of CyberParent: The Growing Cost of Our Digital Lives

Mar 3, 202620 min

🚀 AI Deepfakes From Space & The African Language Tech Revolution | Web Summit Qatar 2026

Feb 24, 202620 min

🚀 AI Is Rewriting Marketing - And Nigerian Women Are Rewriting the Job Market - Live from Web Summit Qatar 2026

Feb 17, 202622 min

From Regional Power to Global Impact: AI Business Strategy & Women Led Health Tech in Africa

Feb 10, 202625 min

Banking the Unbanked & Electrifying Ethiopia: How Tech Is Leapfrogging the Future

Feb 3, 202623 min

Why the US Is Withdrawing From Internet Freedom Groups and What It Means for Your Digital Rights.

Jan 27, 202621 min

AI’s Hidden Environmental Cost and the Rise of the Smart Pill That Knows When You Take It

Jan 20, 202624 min

The Communications Blackout in Iran: Network Data Show Near-Total Comms Shutdown

Jan 13, 202621 min

Will AI Sway Your Vote? And How to Make Sure Your Digital Legacy Goes to the Right People

Jan 6, 202621 min

Who Controls the Future of Technology? The Hidden Power War Over AI, Chips, and Global Standards

Dec 30, 202536 min