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A bi-monthly podcast where we have a short Chip Chat about Transistors! Semiconductors are one of the most fundamental technologies of our time, yet are often under-discussed or misunderstood. We want to chat about them (and other things). Come learn some more about Semiconductors!

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TR46: AI Mandate of Heaven 2026

2026/08/21

So it is another TR episode slop, and for this one we rank the AI labs mandate of heaven.

TR45: Michelle's Debut!

2026/05/15

Yes TR is back. Welcoming Michelle to Transistor Radio!

TR 44: Claude Code (Again), ASML (briefly), Qwen Crazyness

2026/03/05

Today, the Slop Sons talk SemiAnalysis' obsession with Claude Code, ASML's 3 shot thing, and the Qwen turbulence.

TR 43: TR Live with Jeremie from SemiAnalysis

2026/01/29

Jeremie Ontiveros of SemiAnalysis joins the Transistor Radio pod for a live in-person episode.

TR42: Beards, Wafer Fabrication Equipment, Claude Code

2026/01/08

In today's wonderful episode, Doug, Dylan and Jordan discuss the latest Fabricated Knowledge post and beard hygiene. And Doug tells us about how awesome Claude Code has become.

TR41: Mandate of Heaven (Nov 2025 Edition)

2025/11/25

In today's episode, Doug, Dylan, Jordan, and Wei discuss who now has the AI Mandate of Heaven and then compare the AI bubble to the railroads.

TR 40: InferenceMAX, Video games, Rare earths

2025/10/10

In today's episode of Transistor Radio, the boys discuss InferenceMAX, video games, and rare earths.

TR39: Dylan's "Favorite" Semi Equipment, Intel, China

2025/10/01

Unfortunately we did another episode of Transistor Radio. In today's episode, Dylan, Doug, Jordan, WeiZ of SA, and Jon talk Intel, China, Huawei, and Sora 2.

TR38: H20, GPT-5, Ajinomoto Build-up Film

2025/08/12

For the second episode in a row, Dylan doesn't make it through an episode of Transistor Radio. In today's episode, we talk about the Nvidia H20 rev-share/tax/tariff, the GPT-5 galaxy brain, and ABF.

Episode 37.5: Peak Software w. MechaDylan

2025/07/10

Dylan is sick so this is not an official Transistor Radio episode. But MechaDylan does make an appearance.

Episode 37: Meta, Bees ... and other stuff

2025/06/26

The topic of today's original episode was unavailable for recording due to conflict reasons so we just talked in circles.

Episode 36: The AI Mandate of Heaven, Slop

2025/06/03

Three of the Transistor Four are together today. In today's episode we discuss NSF funding, the AI Mandate of Heaven, and slop.

Episode 35: What Nvidia's CFO is Wearing, EDA, Middle East Talk

2025/05/29

In today's episode of Transistor Radio, we don't talk about Nvidia earnings but instead talk about what the CFO is wearing before Jordan and Dylan go back and forth on the Middle East chips deals.

Episode 34: Huawei, H20, and Tariffs

2025/04/18

In today's podcast, the boys talk about how cracked Huawei is, discuss H20, and Dylan gives his take on tariffs.

Episode 33: Tariff Sadness

2025/04/08

Sorry about the weird intro, I got cut off.

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★★★★★

highNAgooner 2025/11/15

easily the worst thing i’ve ever listened to

except when they bully jordan

★★★★★

Zdd2 2025/09/23

I’m rooting for you

Boosting ratings in hopes that it helps Dylan find a wife

★★★★★

BS_30 2025/06/27

Complicit listener

I don’t know why this is my favorite podcast but it is and I lol multiple times an episode. I’m not proud that I like this so much but here we are. Gr...

★★★★☆

mikeye9 2025/05/12

Knowledgeable hosts but lacks structure

Doesn’t feel like the hosts even prep the slightest for the show.

★★★★★

ˈlɛnɚd wɔŋ 2024/11/26

Homely and compelling semiconductor insights

A delightfully casual (and free) podcast by the semiconductor mavens at SemiAnalysis, occasionally co-hosted by professional podcaster friend Jordan S...

★★★☆☆

Riemann8 2024/03/30

Need polish but promising.

Needs polish for it to really shine. Good material, the hosts are clearly knowledgeable about the material but it’s difficult to listen to them rambl...

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