Episodes
Nov. 15, 2025
AI joins your group Chat? AI Bubble Justified? What's the next wearable?
In this episode of the Rush Hour Podcast, the hosts dive into the current state of the AI industry, discussing whether it's experiencing a bubble or a correction. They explore the impact of AI on various sectors, including we...
Oct. 4, 2025
How does the government shutdown impact tech, Apple Vs Meta
summaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the implications of the government shutdown on the tech industry, particularly focusing on how it affects federal agencies and tech companies. They then transition to the evolving lan...
Sept. 30, 2025
Is Silicon Valley About to Lose Its Talent?
summaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the significant changes in the H1B visa policy and its implications for Silicon Valley, the recent TikTok deal and its impact on the tech landscape, and Meta's new AI innovations, inc...
Sept. 9, 2025
Elon Musk: On Track to Be a Trillionaire?
Elon Musk could soon be the world’s first trillionaire. 🚀 In this episode of the Rush Hour Podcast , Justin Gerrard and TW Huang dive into the wild future of tech — from Musk’s record-breaking pay package, to Anthropic’s expl...
Aug. 31, 2025
We Put Ads on the BART Subway Train… Here’s What Happened with QR Codes in the Bay Area Tech Scene
In this episode of the Rush Hour Podcast, hosts Justin Gerrard and TW Huang break down their real-world out-of-home advertising experiment: a full BART train ad campaign. Joined by marketing specialist Josh You, they share th...
Aug. 19, 2025
Grok4 vs ChatGPT: The Truth Elon Won’t Tell You
Elon Musk just dropped Grok4, claiming it’s a game-changer in AI — but is it really better than ChatGPT?In this episode of Justin & Rush, we dig into:Our hands-on take on Grok4 vs ChatGPTElon’s marketing genius (or illusion?)...
Aug. 18, 2025
Tesla’s New AI Robot Shocks the World (Samsung Deal Explained)
summaryIn this episode, the hosts discuss the recent partnership between Tesla and Samsung, focusing on Tesla's shift towards AI and robotics. They explore the implications of creating human-like robots versus specialized mac...
Aug. 17, 2025
Apple vs Elon, gpt5 vs gpt4o, perplexity buys chrome?
In this episode, the hosts discuss the latest developments in AI technology, focusing on GPT-5 and its comparison to GPT-4. They explore the implications of product launches in the tech industry, particularly how companies li...
Dec. 13, 2024
Social Media is Dead in 2025 because of this...
In this episode of the Rush Hour podcast, Justin and T.W. discuss their predictions for the tech landscape in 2025, covering the rise of AI, the evolution of influencers, the decline of traditional social media, the future of...
Nov. 24, 2024
What's the impact of running a Train Billboard in the Bay Area
Listen in as TW and Justin talk about the performance of their BART ad Test.
Nov. 16, 2024
The Top 3 Tech Cities pros and cons
In this conversation, Justin and T.W. explore various themes surrounding work culture, advertising strategies, and the dynamics of emerging tech cities. They discuss their experiences with customer service in different region...
Nov. 6, 2024
What does Trump being in Office mean for everyday Tech Employees?
In this conversation, TW and Justin discuss the implications of Trump's return to office on the tech industry. They explore potential tax benefits for tech workers, the impact of immigration policies on H1B visa holders, and ...
Nov. 3, 2024
The Challenges of Scaling a Venture-Backed App The Rebranding of Zuckerberg
In this episode, T Dub and Justin discuss the process of executing a great idea and turning it into a successful business. They emphasize the importance of narrowing down your target audience and creating a user persona to fo...
Nov. 3, 2024
OpenAI: A New Era of AI Reasoning
In this episode, the hosts discuss the concept of side hustles, sharing a story about an Uber driver who effectively uses his job to finance a car. They explore the joy and fulfillment that can come from pursuing passion proj...
Nov. 3, 2024
Navigating Career Transitions in the Tech Industry Career Advice: Passion and Authenticity
In this conversation, TW, Justin, and Manesh discuss Manesh's career transitions from mechanical engineer to tech, his experiences at companies like Dell, Microsoft, Zynga, Twitter, and the NBA, and the importance of aligning...
Nov. 3, 2024
A quick guide to Lifecycle Marketing, Email, CRM, Push
In this conversation, T.W. and Justin discuss the fundamentals of lifecycle marketing, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer journeys, effective onboarding strategies, and the significance of measurement and da...
Nov. 3, 2024
Exploring the Future of Robo Taxis The Art of Content Creation: Lessons Learned
In this conversation, T W and Justin discuss the recent Robo Taxi event and its implications for Tesla's future, particularly in robotics and AI. They explore Elon Musk's ambitious vision, the feasibility of his projects, and...
Nov. 3, 2024
Can you be a good parent and work in Tech or startups? Open AI Revenue, Apple AI
In this episode of the Rush Hour Podcast, hosts TW and Justin discuss their experiences as non-technical tech workers navigating parenting in the tech industry. They explore the pros and cons of balancing work and family life...