Looking for a Tech News Podcast in 2025? Here’s Why Builders Are Listening to Built This Week

Let’s be honest—tech news in 2025 is overwhelming.

AI breakthroughs every 48 hours. Startups launching faster than ever. Regulation, drama, funding rounds, new tools, new platforms... it’s a blur. And for founders and indie hackers trying to build something, most tech news feels either too broad or too irrelevant.

That’s exactly why we created Built This Week—a fast, focused podcast that delivers tech news curated specifically for product people, startup builders, and indie makers.

We don’t just summarize headlines. We connect the dots. And we answer one simple question every week: what tech news actually matters if you’re building something right now?

Why Most Tech News Podcasts Miss the Mark

If you’ve tried staying up to date through traditional tech podcasts or newsletters, you’ve probably noticed a few things:

• They focus on billion-dollar companies and long-term trends.
• They feature hot takes and industry gossip, not actionable insights.
• They rarely filter for what matters to indie builders or early-stage founders.

That kind of coverage is fine if you’re a VC or a tech journalist. But if you’re a solo founder trying to ship your next product this week? You need signal, not noise.

That’s where Built This Week comes in.

Our Take on Tech News — Built for Builders

Every week on Built This Week, we share:

• A recap of what we built — Real product progress from indie founders, solo devs, and small teams.
• A tool we actually used — Something we integrated into a real build to save time or launch faster.
• Tech news that matters — Not every headline. Just the ones that change how we build.

We filter the firehose of news through a single lens: Will this impact the way indie hackers and small teams build, launch, or grow?

If the answer is yes, we explain why—in plain English, with zero fluff.

Examples of the kind of news we cover:

• An AI API update that changes how you handle user support
• A policy change from Stripe or Apple that affects your product pricing
• A new open-source tool gaining traction with early adopters
• Subtle platform shifts (like SEO algorithm changes or infrastructure pricing) that fly under the radar

Why 2025 Is the Year to Stay Plugged In (Without Losing Your Mind)

The pace of tech in 2025 is unlike anything we’ve seen before. AI tools are evolving weekly. Distribution platforms are constantly shifting. And the builder advantage goes to the ones who can adapt fast.

But keeping up doesn’t mean doom-scrolling Twitter or listening to an hour-long roundtable every day.

It means having a lightweight, trusted source that keeps you current without stealing your time or energy.

That’s exactly what Built This Week aims to be: a short weekly hit of tech updates with zero filler, spoken by people who are actually building in the trenches.

Who This Podcast Is For

• Indie hackers who want to stay ahead of the curve
• Founders who care about product velocity, not hype
• Builders looking for signal in the noise
• Anyone tired of tech news that feels like it's written for someone else

If that sounds like you, we think you’ll feel right at home.

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Find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen. Stay informed and stay building — in under 15 minutes a week.

Because in 2025, the best builders are the ones who know what’s changing—and why it matters.

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