Tech Overflow
We're Tech Overflow, the podcast that explains tech to smart people. Hosted by Hannah Clayton-Langton and Hugh Williams.
Podcasting since 2025 • 8 episodes
Tech Overflow
Latest Episodes
AI, Without The Hype: ChatGPT and LLMs. Part #2
Finally, a podcast that explains how AI, LLMs, and ChatGPT work without any hype, fluff, or hyperbole. This episode is aimed at smart people who aren’t in tech and just want to be able to understand the basics. Join host Hannah Clayton-Langton ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:24
AI, Without The Hype: Part #1
What happens when a search engine is driven by a text file of hand-written rules? You get a Jaguar car ranking first for an iPod query on eBay, and you get the perfect setup for a practical tour of how AI actually creates value. We unpack the j...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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33:41
Inventing Tinder: How One Night of Coding Reshaped Dating
Tinder's #swiperight gesture changed how millions decide and revolutionised dating. Tinder didn’t just explode into the public consciousness, it was also the most successful dating product in history and one of the fastest companies to $100m in...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:25
When the Internet Breaks: Bugs and Outages
Catastrophic software failures can seem like acts of chaos, but behind every major tech outage lies a story of human decisions, technical constraints, and cascading consequences. The July 2024 CrowdStrike incident—which Hannah describes as "the...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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50:46
Behind the Screen: How Mobile Apps Work and Why Companies Build Them
Ever wondered what's really happening behind the scenes when you tap that app icon on your phone? From the sensors tracking your every move to the complex business decisions determining which features you get access to, the world of mobile apps...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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34:45