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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

Ania Lichtarowicz

183 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 183 episodes. That works out to roughly 75 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 5 days ago, with 41 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 67 episodes published. Published by Ania Lichtarowicz.

Episodes
183
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
27 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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AI for Domestic Violence Support & Cybersecurity: Why We Need to Pause Before We Act

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Flying Boat Could Revolutionise Amazon Transport + AI to Tackle Endometriosis

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Could This Affordable Bionic Arm Change Healthcare Forever? AI & Autism, & Green Fuel Innovation

Aug 4, 202621 min

Lighting Up the Amazon with Recycled Bottles | Recorded Live at Web Summit Rio

Jul 28, 202619 min

AI Predicts Tunnel Collapses & WhatsApp Brings a Pediatrician to Your Phone

Jul 21, 202621 min

Robots Inspired by Birds, and the Future of Clean Energy: How Technology Is Transforming Our Planet

Jul 14, 202619 min

Is AI Rewriting Our Opinions? And Can inDrive Build the Next Global Super App?

Jul 7, 202628 min

The Hidden Algorithms of Gig Work: Who Really Profits from Uber and the Platform Economy?

Jun 30, 202635 min

AI Is About to Spend Your Money: Pix Payments and the Tech Behind Amazon's Superberry

Jun 23, 202625 min

AI Is About to Spend Your Money: Pix Payments and the Tech Behind Amazon's Superberry

Jun 23, 202630 min

AI, Trust and the Future of Money: Plus the Brazilian Drones Replanting Forests

Jun 15, 202625 min

AI, Trust and the Future of Money: Plus the Brazilian Drones Replanting Forests

Jun 15, 202628 min

How AI Is catching Marine Wildlife Traffickers and Also Making Tax Easi

Jun 9, 202625 min

How AI Is catching Marine Wildlife Traffickers and Also Making Tax Easy

Jun 9, 202622 min

The Future Is Soft: Tiny Robots, Smart Prosthetics and the Rise of Neurodiversity Tech

Jun 2, 202622 min

From Jet Engines to Hydrogen: Why the Midlands Still Invents the Future

May 26, 202632 min

From Jet Engines to Hydrogen: Why the Midlands Still Invents the Future

May 26, 202632 min

The Cooling Revolution: How Technology Could Cut Refrigeration Emissions by 50%

May 19, 202625 min

The Cooling Revolution: How Technology Could Cut Refrigeration Emissions by 50%

May 19, 202628 min

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

May 12, 202623 min