Kirk Hamilton

Tech journalist and podcast host

San Francisco, USA

About Kirk

Kirk Hamilton is a tech journalist and podcast host known for his work on The Verge and his popular podcast, The Vergecast. He has written extensively on technology and its impact on society.

Associated Podcasts

Strong Songs

Host

Big Digital Energy

Host

Connect

Recent Appearances

"Both Sides, Now" by Joni Mitchell

Strong Songs•Mar 20, 2026•58:02•host

"Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie

Strong Songs•Feb 20, 2026•1:00:39•host

Kirk Hamilton

About Kirk

Associated Podcasts

Strong Songs

Big Digital Energy

Connect

Recent Appearances

"Both Sides, Now" by Joni Mitchell

"Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie

Key Topics

"Rosanna" by Toto

Season Eight Announcement!

The Jazz Pianist's Perspective, with Peter Martin

Congress Chaos, FAA Close Call & COP30’s Amazon Irony | BDE 11.15.25

The Fearless Fela Kuti, with Jad Abumrad

Super Mario Bros: Koji Kondo's 8-Bit Masterpiece [Twenty Thousand Hertz]

Our Favorite TV Themes, with Leigh Sales

Strong TV Songs: HBO Edition [Recast]

A Bob Dylan Beginner's Guide, with Matt Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell

Singing and Songwriting, with The Wailin' Jennys

Talkin' Tower of Power, with Adam Maness and Peter Martin [You'll Hear It]

A Song For My Father

"Lean On Me" by Bill Withers

Bluegrass, Blue Prince, and the Blues

"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" by The Police

"All The Things You Are" by Jerome Kern & Oscar Hammerstein II

"Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Jim Steinman and Bonnie Tyler

Bluey, Background Jazz, and the 'Best' Metal Guitar Solo